27 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
1
The Lafayette County Democratic Executive Committee calls a May 7, 1916 meeting at voting precincts to choose two delegates from each beat to the county convention May 13 in Oxford, then four delegates to the Mississippi State Convention May 18 in Jackson.
Union Grove News reports a large Union Sunday crowd and cites an Oxford town ordinance banning motor vehicles on public streets. The measure, read by the mayor and aldermen, imposes fines and potential imprisonment for violations and argues the town needs speed controls to prevent accidents amid growing car use.
NES A Calloway argues that the county fair should remove the street carnival to raise morals and improve health, wealth, and prosperity. He urges showcasing farm produce, livestock, and crafts to inspire better conduct, urging the community to boost morals over entertainments he views as immoral.
An ad promises fast relief from rheumatic pain by applying a liniment to the sore area. It claims tingling warmth and quick comfort after one application. The copy thanks users for the remedy and notes limited space to share the full story.
The Oxford Business Men's Club plans a banquet with Dr J C Callers and officers elected including presiding officer Dr J Culley vice president C Hughes and secretary M Keys. The report credits the club with promoting farm diversification and supporting the Jefferson Davis Highway while stressing community improvements and membership at $1.00 annually.
An obituary notes the death of Mr Wright at 72 after a brief illness on April 2 1916. Born in South Carolina April 6 1843 he spent most of his life in Mississippi towns Marshall Tate and Lafayette and in Oxford since 1910. A Civil War veteran with Company I Mississippi Regiment he was a devoted husband father and church member praised for his steadfast character and service to family and community.
Card of thanks from Mrs. P. H. Wright and children for kindness during husband and father’s illness and sorrow. May God’s richest blessings long spare a similar sorrow. Also an unrelated line about a Singer Sewing Machine payment plan and contact details for J. H. Morris with office and residence numbers.
The article outlines prizes for a corn and tomato club: boys and girls compete to grow the most on a half acre under club supervision. First prizes include gold rewards of 25 and 20 dollars, with multiple additional awards for quantity and quality to be delivered to the county fair or school authorities.
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