Oxford Eagle and Lafayette County Press merged
The notice announces the consolidation of the Lafayette County Press and Oxford Eagle on August 24, 1916 and names the Oxford Eagle as the official organ for Lafayette County and the City of Oxford. It outlines obituary charges, subscription rates, advertising pricing, and payment rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Lafayette County Press
Oxford Eagle Consolidated
Lafayette County
City of
Oxford
Victory Loan drives April 21 to May 10 with 434 percent interest
The fifth Victory Bond drive opens April 21 and closes May 10. Bonds pay semiannual interest dating May 20 1919, run four years with three-year redeem option. The Eagle urges Lafayette county residents to subscribe April 24, promoting government securities as safe investments yielding higher than bank rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
Young Oxford Soldier Hinted to Run for Lafayette Sheriff
It is hinted that Mr. Lewis Hall recently from the front line trenches of France who landed in Oxford a few days ago will enter the race for sheriff and tax collector of Lafayette county. Air Hall is 24 years of age and would make a fine officer. The people would be glad to honor him if he announces candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hall
France
Oxford
Lafayette County
Air Hall
Vardaman As Editor Aimed At Mississippi Support
A So Low News editorial from the Xazoo City Sentinel praises former senator James K Vardaman and predicts strong Mississippi backing for his return to journalism. It states he will launch a Jackson weekly to discuss state and national issues with his customary forceful style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solow News
Xazoo City Sentinel
Mississippi
Vardaman
United States
Jackson
Vardaman Considers Purchase of The Issue Newspaper
Ex Senator Vardaman negotiates with The Issue stockholders to buy the plant and goodwill and may start a new weekly if the deal fails. If he takes over the paper it will be renamed Vardaman's Weekly with double the size and a progressive Americanism focus. The plan envisions 50,000 subscribers and a possible price rise to 1.50 a year, with a club option at the old rate for five subscribers. Aberdeen Weekly reports strong local support across Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Vardaman
Mississippi
Aberdeen Weekly
Rural Carrier Examination in Lafayette County
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination for Lafayette County Mississippi to fill Lafayette Springs routes and other rural post offices. Open to male citizens in the county meeting Form No 1977 requirements with applications to Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Lafayette
Miss
Oxford
Lafayette Springs
Washington, DC
Washington
JOTTING FROM LIVE OAK
Community notes describe sermons by Rev D F Hoyle and visits among residents. A death in Germany of Ernest Higginbotham prompts sympathy. Sunday school organized at Live Oak with sessions at 2 30 and preaching slated for the fourth Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla Henderson
Paris
Ernest Higginbotham
Germany
Live Oak
Roes
Bud
Two Kinds of Money War Savings Stamps Grow
The piece contrasts ordinary money with War Savings Stamps that increase in value each month. It explains buying a stamp for 4.13 and its growing worth 4.14 the next month, 4.15 the following month, urging readers to exchange for the growing money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America owes France debt of gratitude in war effort
France’s sacrifices are noted and a Chicago chemist promotes Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal ailments claiming it prevents many surgical issues. The ad asserts the product removes mucous and inflammation and offers a money back guarantee, sold by Chilton & Co. and druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mayr
Geo. H. Mayr
Chicago
Chilton & Co
War Savings Stamps grow to five dollars by 1924
The piece explains War Savings Stamps grow in value and can be redeemed after ten days' notice at any post office. It emphasizes ready money with growth, the ability to reclaim principal and interest, and a built in discipline to spend wisely, keeping funds from impulse use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merley
Dallas business man endorses Tanlac remedy
H A Morrison, Dallas White Sewing Machine Co. manager, credits Tanlac with curing chronic stomach trouble, gas, and pain. He reports improved appetite, sleep, energy, and a gain of eight pounds after using the product, praising relief before finishing the first bottle. Tanlac is sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Morrison
White Sewing Machine Co
Dallas
Tex
Brown Street
Tennessee
Adv
Wearer’s Honor: Medals and Liberty Bond Signify Sacrifice
The article notes French Croix de Guerre, British Distinguished Conduct and Military Medals, and American Distinguished Service Medal as earned marks of valor. It argues civilian support at home, symbolized by the Liberty bond button, shares in the sacrifice and honors alongside the fighting man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
America
Community Grows Springlike As News Notes Spread
The GOMEZ area reports warmer days and greener gardens as residents share weekend visits and family news. Ed Stewart and his young daughter visited relatives at Pierce while Chick Smith joined Clifton Smith’s family on Sunday. Mrs. Alice White is ill with mumps. Others including John Bradly Jasper Cain Jim Waters Ernest Walker and Haughton Walker made visits or trips to Oxford Tyre and nearby homes. Artie Howell recently returned from overseas. Cupid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stewart
Pierce
Chick Smith
Clifton Smith
Alice White
John Bradly
Jasper Cain
Jim Waters
Ernest
Artie Howell
Cupid
Liberty Bonds Back Home Fuelled Allied Victories
The article urges citizens to wear the Liberty Bond Button, praising civilian support as essential to Allied successes at Chateau-Thierry Cantigny St Mihiel and the Woods of Argonne. It links Fifth Liberty Loan to 100 percent Americanism and compares civilian backing to overseas service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debarkation
Chateau-Thierry
Cantigny
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Grand Pre
Sedan
Marne
Election Notice for Oxford City Commissioner Seat
Notice to qualify electors of Oxford that a 7maiIe election will be held Tuesday May 20 1919 to fill the unexpired term of J H Lawshee resigned. By order of the council dated April 14 1919 City Clerk J H Lawshee April 17 24 May 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
J. H.lawshee
J. H. Lawshee
Ex Parte Notice in Lafayette County Land Sale Case
Non resident notice from Lafayette County Mississippi directs Austin Crocker of Marietta Texas to appear before the Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of May 1919 to plead answer or demur to a land sale bill for division among heirs. Clerk W M Woodward signs. Attorney H H Creekmore for petitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Mississippi
Lafayette County
R. L. Lackey Et al
Austin Crocker
Marrietta
Texas
Chancery Court
Mississippi
Oxford
Miss
Oxford Mississippi Open Back Ban Ordinance Adopted
The city council of Oxford Mississippi passes an ordinance prohibiting open backs surface closets and toilets within city limits. It requires destruction or conversion of existing units into sanitary pits and imposes fines up to fifty dollars or jail up to 30 days for violations with effect from April 14 1919. Mayor E D Beanland signed and officials J H Lawshee clerk recorded April 17 to May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Oxford
Miss
Mississippi
Etii
State Board of Health
E. D. Beanland
J. H. Lawshee
D. “Beanland
Notice of Sale of Real and Personal Property in Oxford
A substitute trustee will sell at public auction in Oxford Lafayette County Mississippi on May 4 1919 the trust property described as a fraction of Jot in the town of Oxford with boundary lines and measurements from the deed of trust recorded Book 73 Page 204. The sale is cash to the highest bidder and proceeds benefit Mrs Cora Gideon the beneficiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam and
Lillie Morgan
Cora Gideon
Lafayette
Mississippi
Court House
Oxford
Miss
S. W
John Powell
Lafayette County
Eee
Sec.or
Township 8
Kange Est
Non Resident Notice Lafayette County Mississippi
The State of Mississippi Lafayette County issues a non resident notice to Frances Elrod unknown address. Frances Elrod must appear before the Chancery Court of Lafayette County on the fourth Monday of May 1919 to defend a suit brought by John L. Elrod. The notice is dated April 5 1919 with counsel W P Shinault for the complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Mississippi
Lafayette County
Frances Elrod
Chancery Court
Mississippi
John L. Elrod
W. M. Woodward
Chancery Clerk
G. A. Meane
Notice to Mrs Mollie J Fulmer in Mississippi suit
County Mississippi notice to Mrs Mollie J Fulmer Conway Arkansas to plead answer or demur to the bill of R H Smith and others for sale of land for division at Oxford Mississippi seal April 8 1919 W M Woodward Clerk Bates Smith Sdl for Compts
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State of
Mississippi
Lafayette County
Mollie J. Fulmer
Conway
Arkansas
Chancery Court
R. H. Smith
Oxford
Miss
W.M. Woodward
Bates & Smith, Sdl
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George W. Price
Oxford Eagle
HE Victory
D. F. Hoyle
Sadie Murphey
Brown
Hoyle
Fred Humphrey
Tom Henderson
Buford Hardy
Ollie Humphreys
Willis Hoyle
Lucille King
Una
Maude Waldrip
Tula
White
Tanlac
Insignia OF
H. H. Creekmore
Parcel Post
West Side Square
Yates Auto CO
3. Roach
W. P .Shinault
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