Victory Liberty Loan Drive Opens in Lafayette County
The Victory Liberty Loan starts Monday April 21 with Lafayette County aiming to raise 104 600 for the Eighth District. Local committees chaired by Geo M Knight and others mobilize directors of sales speakers publicity and women’s committees to secure subscriptions and meet the goal in the planned period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Knight
Lester Fant
Holly Springs
Lafayette County
Uncle Sam
Federal Districh
Victory Liberty Loan
C. E. Sisk
H. Friedman
Robi. L. Tomlinson
H. M. Faser
C. Longest
G. W. Price
C. A. McLarty
Oxford
D. R. Johnson
University
Cliff Jones
Burgess
J. M. Daniels
Orwood
J. T.¢Tatum
Splinter
R. X. Williams
Taylor
Alvin Hipp
Humphreys
W. J. Lovelady
Shackelford
Willis Hoyle
Paris
Harry Denton
Delay
S. T. Lyles
Tula
W. C. Chilcoat
Dallas
B. P. Welch
Lafayette Springs
P. M. Franklin
Cornish
J. H. Hall
Denmark
Tilden Herrin
Cambridge
J. M. Spence
Burt
Rice Parks
Etta
W. R. Wimbish
Abbeville
Doran Gallegly
Gallegy Bros
B. J. Hartley
Blackwater
M. P. Bush
College Hill
M. L. Childress
Harmontown
J. A. Goforth
Slate
R. C. Carter
Carter’s
Woman’s Committee
Christopher Longest
Hoyle Seeks Lafayette County Representative Seat
The Eagle presents the announcement of Hon. D. F. Hoyle seeking another four year term as Lafayette County representative. Hoyle, a legislator since 1916, cites committee work on Education Penitentiary Railroad Liquor Traffic and Printing and pledges to advance school needs and educational laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Hoyle
Hoyle
Lafayette County
Moyle
May First Deadline Warning Sparks Candidate Hustle
A Jackson correspondent reports a crucial attorney general opinion issued Saturday to the Lauderdale County Democratic executive committee. The decision reveals a potential conflict in law about when candidate names must be certified for party primaries this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Lauderdale County
Democratic Executive Committee
Fraud and graft at Muscle Shoals exposed in Senate era probe
Washington reports fraud linked to the United States nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals Alabama with losses running into millions. Officials say 15 to 20 people could face federal prison as investigations reveal government car and supply misuses and widespread contractor involvement. The project began with a 20 million estimate, yet spending nears 30 million amid unfinished work and missing materials.
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Washington
United States
Muscle Shoals
Alavy
Federal Penitentiary
Governm
Govarmy
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Claud R. Porter
Genreal
Genreal Porter
Primary Elections Bound by Executive Committee Rules
Mississippi primary law conflict pits 1906 code against 1918 absent soldiers voting act. Assistant Attorney General Floyd notes no repeal clause and argues for uniform primary timing, urging county executive committees to publish notice that all candidates must file by the first Monday in May.
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Floyd
Political Announcement Rates Rule Ledger
Announcements and political ads priced by line or space. General rates set for county and state offices with specific charges for officials and magistrates. The policy enforces cash-only payments and time ordering without deviation.
Rowing named gentlemen placed in upcoming Democratic primary
Announcement lists cRowing named gentlemen as candidates in the Democratic primary to be held in gal 1919, subject to Democratic party action and eligibility rules.
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Democratic Party
Election slate lists multiple county offices and candidates
A long list of candidates appears for governor state revenue agent and several county posts including state senator representative chancery clerk treasurer county superintendent tax assessor and supervisors for beats one three four five circuit clerk with names such as Lee M Russell Stokes W Robertson H L Davis J M Saunders D F Hoyle Glenn W Whitehead iW Woodward Lonzo F Patton G H Evans J A Purvis J H Anderson T D Ragland Oscar Allen F A McClelllen H T Smith Chester A McLarty J E Allen Emuel P Mooney H F Simpson W Brushing H P Stephens B A Bryant J Henry Tidwell R F Saunders J M Tatum J Oren Brown S S Webster.
Endorsement for H F Simpson as Tax Assessor
Grenada County citizens and taxpayers endorse H F Simpson for Tax Assessor, citing his prior term in Grenada County and his proven work quality. Signed by M E Powell Chancery Clerk and other county officials and fifty residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Simpson
Grenada County
Mississippi
Lafayette County
H. Fimpson
M. E. Powell
Chancery
J. E. Carpenter
R. V. Nason
W. V. Horton
D. R. Childres
C. C. Provine
W. R. Baker
Changes in Oxford Business and Local Offices Reported
The article notes resignations and new appointments in Oxford businesses and government. J I Lawsnee resigns as city commissioner effective June 1. Russell buys out McLean’s grocery, taking charge May 1 with Guy Oivik running the store. Marvin Hawkins buys the Knight property, moving Elliott Lumber to new quarters and converting the old yard into a stock yarn and mill. Charles Sisk’s U S Marshall appointment uncertain. John Falkner Jr now heads Falkner Hardware. Kimbrough and Bryan relocate to a new comprehensive law office on the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawsnee
City Ccommissivone
Russell
mcUain
Guy Oivik
Marvin Hawkins
Knight
Elliott Lumger Company
Remarkable large egg reported by local residents
Mrs. R. A. Crouch submitted a giant egg to the office. It measured 63-4 inches around the small way and 8 inches around the long way, weighing 3-4 of a pound. John Falkner Jr and Norris Gibson of Falkner Hardware witnessed the weighing, and the egg is said to be laid by an ordinary domineck hen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Crouch
John Falkner ,Jr
Norris Gibson
Falkner Hardware Company
Artie Billingsly Suffering Illness This Week
Local resident Artie Billingsly has been increasingly ill this week, with family and neighbors noting his weakened condition and seeking medical attention.
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Artie Billingsly
Officer White Killed in Memphis Police Officer Shot
Report from Memphis states Andrew White, a policeman, was killed while responding to a robbery call. He was born near Oxford and raised in the county, the only son of Mr. White and brother of Mrs. Walter Stephens. The assailant fled with White’s gun after the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officer White
Memphis
Andrew White
Mr. Wate
Oxford
Mr. Jr. White
Our Town
Walter Stephens
Mt. Zion
Commencement Week at Lafayette Agricultural High School
Next week marks commencement week at Lafayette County's Agricultural High School. The sermon will be delivered Sunday at 11 by Keys 8S. J. Raymond of Presbyterian College at Holly Springs. Evening programs will cover the primary, music, and senior classes from Tuesday to Thursday, with Rev. J. R. Countiss of Grenada College giving the annual address Friday at 10 followed by a picnic and graduation exercises. Everyone is invited to attend with baskets. No information on political speeches has been learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
Agricultural High School
Keys
J. Raymond
Presbyterian College
Holly Springs
J. R. Countiss
Grenada College
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Victory Liberty Loan Drive
Daisye Plant
Paul Ramey
James.Gordon
Geo. Buffalo, Sr
D. I. Sultan
Stanley Sneed
Nannie Farley
Florrie Friedman
Myrtle Ramey
Nina Somerville
Robin Terry
E. P. Snede
Mabel Shipp
E. S .Samuels
Eugenia Shaw
Dillards
Ella Pegues
Woodson’s Ridge
Walker
Corrie Rushing
J. S. Good
T. H. Somerville
J. 5. Good
U. Kugiana
Layior
W. B. Coleman
UW. Ordoyle
J. S. Samuels
Secretary of the Treasury Glass
Victory Liberty
Treasury
Glass
Lafayette
I Supreme Court
McKinzire
Lee M. Russell
State Revenue
Stokes W. Robertson
H. L. Davis
J. M. Saunders
Glenn W. Whitehead
Iw. M. Woodward
Lonzo F. Patton
G. H. Evans
J. A. Purvis
J. H. Anderson
T. D. Ragland
Oscar Allen
F. A. McClellen
H. T. Smith
Chester A. McLarty
J. E. Allen
Emuel P. Mooney
W. Brushing
H. P. Stephens
B. A. Bryant
J. Henry Tidwell
R. F. Saunders
J. M. Tatum
J. Oren Brown
S. S. Webster
Vueiness
Cates
Lvilows
Messrs. Kimbrough & Bryan
Arnutt
Lue Uvuse
Carter
Miss
W. B. McMahon
Drs. Bramlett’s Drug Store
Ford
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