Halley’s Comet Visible Before Dawn at Observatory
Joux W. Jonson of the Astronomy Observatory notes Halley’s comet can be seen with the naked eye. Early risers may view the object in the east around 4 15, with a faint hairy tail described. brightness is expected to increase by mid May then fade from the east after sunset and reappear in the western horizon. Observers are invited to join the observatory after May for better views through June until 9 or 10 p.m.
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Halley
Joux W. Jonson
Astronomia
Observatory
Declamation Contest Honors Miss Kate toe and Will York
The La Fayette County Declamation Contest was held at the W Oxford Graded School Saturday at 10:90. A large crowd watched the program of declamation and music with interest and appreciation. Judges awarded medals to Miss Katoe of Abbeville school and Mr Will York of Lafayette Springs school.
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la Fayette County
W Oxford
J. T. Gilmer
Tonne
Kate Toe
Abbeville
Will York
LaFayette Springs
North Oxford Note highlights local social and health updates
Snow storm surprises the community as Miss Worley closes her school for summer and Miss Barry ends term. Local concerts, visits, and greetings mark a busy period with several families attending events at Woodson Ridge and Bethel. Notices include crop notes, seed ads, and a lost mare reward discussion.
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Sarah Worley
Edna Barry
Woodson Ridge
T. W. Black
Troure
Hooker
Rogers
Thaxton
Eaate
Clod Hopper
Notice to Farmers and Mill Owners in LaFauste County
Notice to farmers and mill owners that plans to install deep water systems are available. J. D. Reserts offers wells to any depth and pump systems with guaranteed water supply. Equipment stationed at a depot in Oxford for a limited time. contact at Depot ators in Oxford or phone 202.
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LaFauste
Hells
Oxford
J. D. Reserts
Early Recollections of Oxford
A 64 year old Oxford boy recalls 1850s social life with songs, courting, and frugal living. He notes lively street reminiscences, local music, and humor, then describes early Oxford commerce including Charles Roberts books and stationery shop and a Jewish run general store near the university area.
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Oxford
Main
Lily
Lily Dale
Ellen Baine
Josh
Alice Bea Bolt
Nelly Geay
Ned
Jordan
Polly
Robin Adair
Besaton
Kenn & Wilkins
Chas. Roberts
Waoeee Hawt
Bauerepentmeat
Robison
Moemphis
E. A. Sutte
Senator Bilbo's Appeal for a Clean Government in Mississippi
Poplarville Miss April 20. Theodore G Bilbo writes to Mississippians denouncing the recent capitol caucus and Senate actions as corrupt. He pledges to expose corporate influence, defends his conduct, predicts public support, and calls for a verdict by the people on a fight between the masses and the powerful.
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Poplarsville
Miss
Peple
Mississippi
Capitol City
Lezisistere
United States
Hinds County
Deulaney
State Senate
Senate
South
G&s. F. Railroad
Symmpsthy
Bilbo
People of
Vardzaman
Dulaney
Percy Brothers
Hebron
Notice to Privilege Tax Payers and Local Liens
Legal notices warn privilege tax payers that liquor dealer licenses expire in April and must be renewed for twelve months, with May renewals required for others. The notice, signed by a tax collector, urges payment and license renewal to avoid penalties. Additional bankruptcy sale notice and civil suit notices follow, including a May 1910 stockholder meeting and non-resident notices in Mississippi.
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Haring
Ee Ee
C.T
Mississippi
LaFayette County
Booulth
Memphis
Tennessee
LaFayette
Anne
W. Hollis
Easimle
M. Woovwaagp
Satan & Sols
Compu
Cotton Seed Sale Offer By Oxford Oil Co
The Oxford Oil Co advertises ample cotton seed stored along the railroad ready for immediate delivery to farmers at exact cost. About 50 cents per bushel price with time to transport to Oxford. Farmers urged to place requirements promptly.
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Oxford
The
Oxford Oil Oil Co
New York Dow. Sees Snow and Crops in Frigid Season
Farmers in New York area report prolonged cold and unseasonable snow, worrying fruit and cotton prospects while wheat may fare better if winter weather ends. Social notes cite visits, school closures due to scarlet fever, and local ailments with home remedies and ads interspersed.
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New York Dow
T. J. Green
Mittie Crawford
Will Adams
Walter Sullivan
Ervin Green
Woodoon's Ridge
J. B. Anderson
Oxford
Fiker Butler
New York
Oxford Adopts Winter Weather and Community Happenings
Altus News notes heavy snow cover on Monday slowing farm work as corn stands push through frost. Social events include Bethel Sunday singing, a Woodson's Ridge concert, and Rev. Joe Ramsey evangelist series ending at the Methodist Church. Oxford news includes millinery bargains, wallpaper, and a mayoral candidacy by Tom Metts.
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Bethel
J. C. Hartafield
Frank Heard
Pomp Black
Smith
Oxford
Elbert Beard
Will Hyde
Woodson’s Ridge School House
Grover Kinney
Will Roberson
Bolivar Tubbs
Kingdom
Woodson’s Ridge LaFayette Springs
Shiloh
Pitzhugh Lee
Polk Miler
Polk Miller
Darkey
Opera House
Joe Ramsey
E. R. Smoot
Methodist Church
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R. B. Vinson
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Curtin Busby
Diattie Vinson
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James Vinson
Vinson
Davie Adams
Hawsins
James Heard
Epent
Coleman Harris
Buster Littlejohn
Aspen
Viney
Pur Sale
T. J. King Seed Co
Richmond
Cocmon Seed
Moss
Andrew Mitchell
Has. B. H
Peper
Beotisan
Theodore G. Bilbc
Jackson
Percy Dulaney
G. BiLpo
Legal
Henry Mitchell
Krupe
Tnd
Elves
Neon
Boyd
Water Valley
Dowie
Dinos
Lather Jones
Jimmie
Sepp
Keme Sepp
Irene Spe Crouch
Ad Eva Jones
Jouca
Chiasesy Court
Ette County
A. D. Lin
W. M. Woodward
Burnette Jones
W. M. Woopwagp
Btaxoss & Emmons
aPane 2 Co
Ocert
Paravee & Rosser
Attomeva
Cacuit Court
Smith Lumber Company
Vanmeter Lumber Company
H. A. Mooge
Ballard
AH. Kenriel
Anyerson
A. H. Kendel
Chamberlain
A. H. Kendell
Philadelphia News
J.C. Treloar
Philadelphia
Guy Coffey
Old Myrtle
Will Coffey
Charles Pope
Esperaniza
J. EF. Bounds
Hassie Speck
Elatown
S. E. Tyer
Montie Brown Ia
Frank Jones
Blue Springs
Jettie Fooshee
Ellistown
J. A. Cook
Jeff Cook
Shibe Seay
Heath
Altus News
Katey & Sparks
R. B. Ropisos
KaLer
Tom Metts
EaGte
Metts
Four County
Our Town
Emma Wilson
Indian Mound
Villa Purvis
L.J. Livingston
Lillie
Letha Purvis
Beulah
McGee
Alera
Roosevlt
Brenner & M’chureh
Oxford Brick & Tiled
Val
W. B. McMahon
Tre. C. Bonne
Napoleonville
Ballard Snow Liniment Co
Lou, MO
Are Said and
Roy A. H. Krendel
the Sisk, Lawshee CO
Ee Ae, A A
Tpe Gulrantee
Gnu Tied
Ballard-Snow Lintment Co
ST. Louis
Del
Wintersmith’s
Welch ‘Winiac
Addreas Awrice Peres & Co
Elle
Seana
Chen
Hoakin
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