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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1922
Page
5
Mrs. C. H. Roach of Oxford endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and back pain. She uses a box occasionally when kidneys misbehave or back aches occur, claiming prompt relief. 60c at dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
Bishop Gunn is scheduled to deliver a sermon at the Episcopal church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock.
Several small ads list items for sale including geraniums at 36 and 50 cents, a 2-year-old colt and a brood mare in foal, Nancy Hall seed potatoes, potato slips at 2.50 per 1000, and repair services. Also notices for lost gold bar pin, office closure, a second hand car for trade, and tomato plants offered at 50 cents per 100. Ads mention Oxford Mississippi and dates in March and April.
H A Kroeze reports to Dr Leathers on April 15 1922 after inspecting Oxford High School on April 13 1922. He notes inadequate lighting ventilation and sanitary facilities across grades 1 to 8 and in the assembly hall with specific room by room deficiencies and recommendations for improved daylight, floor area per pupil, and new toilets cloaks and ventilation.
In a letter to the editor dated April 20 1922 a Oxford resident questions the Parent Teachers Association bid for 60000 in bonds to build a new schoolhouse. He challenges necessity and affordability, noting past rumors and a safer upgrade of existing facilities could suffice and warning that rural economy and housing trends affect city finances.
Advertisement claims Gude’s Pepto Mangan builds strength vitality happiness and blood by supplying iron. It promotes gradual reliable improvement for run down health and can be taken with meals for weeks to restore well being. Sold in liquid and tablet forms.
A Lexington city official warns voters that rising taxes and heavy debt threaten municipal finances. He cites high valuations, looming bond payments, and possible tax rate hikes, urging conservative budgeting and debt repayment before insolvency. He notes poor bond appeal in Memphis and St Louis markets and calls for scrutiny of finances.
Rowland Drug Store promotes Tanlac as appetizing and invigorating and invites customers to try it today.
A compact reflection on how intentions vary with time and language. The excerpt compares possible actions with doubts and consequences, noting that delays and hopes can multiply like tongues and accidents.
In a Wayside Tales vignette, two speakers tease affection as they debate what counts as perfect. The exchange about love turns into a cheeky dialogue showcasing character banter and charm.
A cryptic line notes a split in behavior between halves of the world with one side jumping and the other side relying on autos. It reads as a philosophical or satirical reflection rather than a report of a specific event.
Notice commands non residents to appear before Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of May 1922 to defend a suit brought by Leona Hill et al against W J Hill and others. Defendants include minors and unnamed guardians with addresses in Wall Texas Detroit Texas and unknown post offices. Chancery Clerk W M Woodward certifies the filing and clerk L C Andrews signs for the complainants.
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