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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
4
The Oxford Eagle declares limits on free space and outlines upcoming advertising rate hikes. Display rates will rise June 1 1920 and subscription may rise if paper costs hit $400 per ton, with current rates held at $2.00 per year unless costs spike.
The city gains a Nash-Quad 5 ton truck through Governor Russell's influence. The freight bed and outfit cost under $700. The street commissioner plans to clean up and improve streets, a welcomed effort for residents and travelers amid dreadful conditions and heavy work ahead.
Critics of President Wilson are urged to consider whether his stance in European affairs rests on justice. The Fiume issue is cited, a city with Italian residents serving as the natural outlet for the Jugo Slavic nation in the region.
The text argues the Fiume dispute threatens Balkan conflict as control over access points triggers expansion and war. It supports President Wilson’s insistence on a peace settlement based on justice rather than old power grabs. It urges Americans to back a righteous, war-preventing boundary policy.
A 1911 New Jersey case to dissolve United States Steel faced extended delays due to war and crowded courts. The piece argues for quicker, direct paths to final rulings to avoid stalling economic progress and to preserve Supreme Court capacity for major national issues.
The Merion Pennsylvania Civic Association reports achievements including eliminating dumps, installing street litter cans and road upgrades, new sidewalks, 97 road signs, artistic street lamps, safer signs, and a uniform tree program. It secured a railway station post office, improved grounds, funded war gardens, and conducted an expert mosquito survey. Merion’s 1500 residents outpace many larger towns in civic work.
In 1918 about 125000 babies died in the first six weeks nationwide. The text condemns the loss as preventable and urges federal Childrens Bureau legislation to spread infant care knowledge and aid struggling mothers, comparing costs to hog breeding to urge spending on saving babies.
The piece argues high living costs force printers and publishers to raise rates, noting advertisers pay too little and papers overwork underpay staff. It cites a customer complaint about charges, asserts paper and labor costs have quadrupled, and calls for a market value reflecting living wages for editors and printers.
Mineral Wells faces a ruined 35 mile road undeliverable by bond issues. The Chamber of Commerce organized a Good Roads Working Day drawing 1271 men 175 trucks 110 teams and multiple machines to follow blue print plans. The road becomes usable after one day showing potential for Lafayette County locations. Ad for Herbine tonic ends the piece.
The Winston County Journal endorses Judge Hugh Mahon for Congress in the Secon district. It lauds his sixteen years in the legislature, a term as district judge, and his work ethic. Mahon’s interest in agriculture and livestock is highlighted as aligning with constituents’ needs.
Hugh Mahon a member of the lower house from Marshal County returns from the capital with time ahead. He indicates a busy period ahead as he contemplates a congressional bid and prepares plans for the next months.
Arina Barr is summoned to appear before the Lafayette Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of May 1920 to defend a suit by Silas Barr. The notice is dated April 12 1920 with clerk W M Woodward and solicitor Hutton.
The Clerk of the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids by May 4 1920 for constructing a 48 foot bridge on branch near J H Ray residence in South Yocona Road District and a 100 foot bridge on Union branch in Beat 3 on the Free Springs Wyatt Road. Plans are on file in Chancery Clerk's office. The Board may reject any bids. Dated April 12 1920.
State of Mississippi to Jess Bryant at Harrisburg Arkansas defendant must answer Nellie Bryant suit in Lafayette County Chancery Court by the fourth Monday of May 1920. W M Woodward chancellor clerk L C Andrews solicitor notice posted April 22 29 and April 6 1920.
No 5074. To Tommie Kirkwood, defendant, address unknown. You are commanded to appear before the Chancery Court of Lafayette County on the fourth Monday of May 1920 to defend Maggie Kirkwood suit. Dated April 15, 1920. Woodward, Clerk. John Falkner Jr., attorney for complainant.
No 5071. To Angeline Kimmons whose post office address is unknown. In Lafayette County on the fourth Monday of May 1920 to defend the suit in Lewis Kimmons court. This 15th day of April 1920 John Falkner Jr solicitor for complainant.
Dee Wadley, address unknown, must defend against Rhoda Wadley in Lafayette County Mississippi Chancery Court. Case set for the fourth Monday of May 1920. Document dated April 8, 1920 by Chancery Clerk W. M. Woodward.
To Mariah Lewis Redmond defendant whose Post Office Address is unknown on the fourth Monday in May 1920 to defend the suit in said county Sammie Redmond wherein you are defendant W M Woodward Clerk
No 5118 issued in Mississippi courts directs Euelah Mize of Lamesa Texas to appear or respond by a date in April. The notice cites Lafayette County and lists G A Woodward and D C C Andrews as parties involved, with Rep Brown noted as having returned from the legislature and resuming Ole Miss schooling.
Readers are informed that The Eagle raises its annual subscription to 2.00, with a call to renew to continue service and access to local news and features.
Claims against the estate of David B. Pritchard must be probated and registered within one year. Executor David A. Pritchard reports letters testamentary issued by the Lafayette County Chancery Court. The notice is dated March 28, 1920, at Oxford Mississippi.
Non resident notices issued in 1920 Lafayette and surrounding cases require appearance by defendants. Wm W Goodwin listed in El Paso Texas and Kate West in Comanche Texas commanded to appear May 1920 for probate and executor final account matters. Harry M Bryan, Solicitor for Administratrix, date April 1920.
Election held May 11 1920 in Lafayette County to decide issuing bonds up to 5 percent of county valuation for construction and improvement of East West roads through Oxford and a North South road through Oxford. Election Committee D T Mitchell A M Hall J M Johnson.
No 5106 State of Mississippi to Blanche Wadlington defendant whose address is 276 Fourth Street Memphis Tenn Lafayette County Mississippi on the fourth Monday of May 1920 to defend the suit of Bud Wadlington in the court where you are the defendant this the 15th day of April 1920 John Falkner Jr solicitor for complainant
In Lafayette County Mississippi the Board of Supervisors will consider issuing bonds for a proposed Tula Road District at the May 1920 meeting unless a valid objection petition signed by twenty percent of qualified electors in the described territory is filed. The 1914 law governs district formation and bond action, with the territory detailed by townships and sections around Yocona River and Potlocona Creek.
Miss Emma P Worley files a suit to confirm and quiet title to lands in Lafayette County at the 4th Monday of May 1920. The defendants include Mrs Kate Burns and various heirs of Lillie Lucas and Henry Worley, all unidentified heirs. W M Woodward chancery clerk notes the March 23 1920 issuance with March 24 1920 publication.
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