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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1921
Page
4
A veteran readers letter argues that France and other nations had perfect roads before WWI and wartime destruction, while America today suffers muddy, poorly maintained highways. The writer blasts public funds, demands swift concrete or macadam construction, and blames citizens and officials for inaction and complacency.
A vintage editorial urges young men to choose the straight path at the crossroads of manhood. It warns against crooked choices, highlights parental influence, self determination, and the dangers of indulgence, while praising honor, fortune, health, and cultural influence.
The postmaster general orders armed mail handlers and offers a $5000 reward for capturing a robber. The piece argues crime affects all, urging harsh measures and payment for dead and alive robbers alike, claiming the only good robber is a dead one.
A prominent fitness instructor urged followers to revert to cave man habits for youth. Critics, citing metro political press, deride the theory as crude and savage, noting its adherents resemble ferocious primitive behavior and question the speaker’s intellect.
A newspaper column cites Admiral von Tirpitz claiming Europe gave culture to America five centuries ago and urges the United States to protect European culture. The piece argues against European pressure for gold and predicts the US would defend itself against Japan even as a peace loving nation. It discusses potential global sympathy, or lack thereof, amid looming conflict and notes domestic sentiments about strength and independence. It also includes a short human-interest update about Mrs. Walter Sullivan returning from Memphis.
Congress considers shifting Volstead Act enforcement to state, county, and municipal officials. The piece argues local control and funding could test enforceability, noting past reliance on federal special agents failed and urging trusts in sheriffs and local officers. An advertisement for Prickly Ash Bitters follows.
A major brokerage firm seeks a capable man to develop and manage a local business with potential for substantial earnings. Requires executive and sales ability, commercial banking connections, and can start part time. First year pay ranges from 2500 to 10000 depending on population and fit. Apply to Guarantee Coal Mining Co. 1045 Como Bridge, Chicago, ill. Do not write unless you can prove honesty reputation and business ability.
Spring weather brings cool spells and light fruit crop damage. Lafayette Springs boasts the county’s champion basketball team. Local couples Mr Hullet Jackson with Miss Audra Edwards wed here recently. New babies for Mr and Mrs Dan Smith and Mr and Mrs Forrest Brown. Mr Howard Parks returns from the government hospital. Will Fortune plans a move to Texas and Bob Threlkeld to Pontotoc. Community updates on school term and local happenings.
Oxford Mississippi September 1920 petition to the Board of Pardons requests forgiving Gus Brown prisoner in state penitentiary for murder. Authors cite first offense clean life, self defense claims, doubts of conviction, and potential for future lawfulness. Signature list includes Gus Brown and others with dates April 21 to May 12.
The Browning Club met April 12 at Mrs. Lipscomb's University Street home with three guests Mrs. Hunter Mrs. Marvin Dooley and Mrs. Steinbeck. Program featured Shakespearean women papers by Mesdames Harvey and Murphy piano numbers by Mrs. Herman Glenn and a gracious floral setting by the hostess with Brown and gold decor. The group adjourned to reconvene April 26 at the home of Mrs. Woolett and Mrs. Robinson on South Street.
Wiley Bros and Trel of Oxford Mississippi advertise Rat Snap as the best rat exterminator. The ad claims rats were raiding egg spouts corn and cellar but were cleared out after using Rat Snap, with three sizes offered at 35 cents any size.
The state of Mississippi to Carl Alderson of Caruthersville Missouri is commanded to appear before Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of May 1921 to show cause why the final guardian account of J B Alderson as guardian should not be approved. The notice dated March 25 1921 is signed by Clerk W M Moodward with solicitor Harry M Bryan. March 31 April 7 14.
The Chancery Court of Lafayette county commands Mrs Malinda Briggs and William Jackson holdersville Okla to appear at the fourth Monday of May 1921 for the final account hearing in the estate of Geo W Jackson administered by L F Jackson. W M Woodward Chancery Clerk and W G Boyett attorney for the administrator.
State of Mississippi commands Glaydis Hataway of Lexa Arkansas to appear before the Chancery Court in Lafayette County on the fourth Monday of May 1921 to defend the suit of Earl D Havslaway. Court actions dated April 6 1921. Clerk W M Woodward and attorney W P Shinault for the complainant.
Probate notice orders all claims against the Charles W Ghist estate to be probated and registered by Clerk W M Woodward of County Mississippi. Letters of administration were granted to Jerry Upshaw on April 4 1921. Claims not probated within six months from that date will be barred. Oxford Miss April 6 1921. T H Somerville, Solicitor.
Miss Edna Metts Rus sell Metts wife of Edna Metts Rus sell is summoned to appear May 4 1921 in Lafayette county chancery court to plead answer or demur to the final account of First National Bank guardine in above cause now on file. W M Woodward Clerk John Falkner Jr Attorney for Guardine notice dates March 31 April 7 14 21 1921
No 4946 in chancery arises in Oxford Mississippi. Gibb Starnes as executor of the estate of J W Starnes seeks pleas or answers from Curtis Starnes a non resident with unknown address. The final account of the estate may be examined at the office seal in Oxford. Solicitor John Falkner Jr lists March 31 through April 21 as filing dates.
State of Mississippi to Mercldine Thompson of Memphis Tennessee defend the suit of Moses Thompson in said court. This is dated April 16 1921. Published April 21 28 May 5 12 1921.
The State of Mississippi Lafayette County issues a court notice to H. G. Roebuck of Memphis Tennessee to appear by a specified May 1921 date to defend against the complaint of Mrs. Joe Eddie Roebuck in Case No 5230. The notice is dated April 19 1921 and signed by D C G A Woodward with publication dates April 21 28 May 5 12.
Maggie McEwen is summoned to plead answer or demur to a bill for divorce filed by Joseph McEwen in County Massachusetts. The post office address is unknown and the hearing is set for the fourth Monday of May 1921. Seal at Oxford Mississippi. Attorney John Falkner handles the comp't. (April 7 14 21 28).
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors will begin bids on May 3 1921 at 2 pm in Oxford for working all second and third class roads in Supervisor District No 3. Plans are on file in the Chancery Clerk’s office. The board may reject bids or continue bidding until contracts are awarded. April 9 1921. G Ave Woodward D C. April 14 21 28.
The Lafayette County Mississippi Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids by 12 noon on May 3 1921 for building several bridges in Beat Er and Beat Three including a 40 foot bridge over Pump kin creek, a 32 foot bridge over canal, and Bridges 16 through 23. Plans and specs are on file with the Chancery Clerk. The board may reject any or all bids and award at public outcry.
To Lillie Reno of Memphis Tennessee plead or demur to the bill for divorce filed by Will Reno in Oxford Mississippi. The notice dated April 12 with appearances set April 14 21 28 and May 5. Attorney John Falkner Jr appears for the complainant.
Frank Morrison is summoned to defend Camella Morrison's suit in Lafayette County Chancery Court. The notice sets May 4 1921 as court date and lists L C Huttorf as solicitor for the complainant. The post office address for Frank Morrison is unknown.
Temporary administrator W M Woodward issues notice to W F Lamb L T Lamb Josie Lee Martha Casey Sallie Hollis G S Lamb and M A Muse to appear on the fourth Monday in May 1921 before the county court to answer demur or plead to W J Thweatt s petition for probate of the will of Sallie Ann Nelson deceased. Witness Jas Stone solicitor for petitioner.
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