Governor Bilbo Backs Judge Sykes With Endorsement
The article notes Governor Bilbo endorsing Judge E. O. Sykes for the Mississippi Supreme Court. It praises Sykes for integrity, diligence, and judicial poise, stating Bilbo’s confidence in his qualifications and urging continued service for the term.
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Bilbo
Sykes
Junge EO. Sykes
Supreme Court
E. O. Sykes. Jackson
Theo. G. Bilbo
E. 0. Sykes
Clayton D. Potter
J. B Hokden
Hughes
Holden
Oxford Club Sets Dates for County Fair in October
The Oxford Business Men's Club met at the Opera House Tuesday afternoon and fixed the county fair for October 17, 18, and 19. The Eagle will print 5,000 copies of the fair catalogue to advertise the event and boost its success through advertising nationwide.
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Oxford Business Men's Club
Opera House
Eagle
More Week Contract Holds Good for Three Dollars
A brief note states the contract remains valid for another week with a con cedeal provision set at three dollars.
Laurel Said Sixth City in Mississippi In 1916 Guide
The 1916 United States postal guide lists Laurel as the sixth city in Mississippi, following Jackson, Meridian, Viciksburg, Hattiesburg, and Natchez, with several other towns named further down the list. The spelling shows several OCR errors for Viciksburg Yazac City and McComb City variants.
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Laurel
Jackson
Meridian
Viciksburg
Hattiesburg
Natchez
Greenville
Columbus
Gulfport
Greenwood
Clarksdale
Tupelo
Yazac City
Brookhaven
Corinth
West Point
McComb City
Lafayette County Sunday School Association Progress Report
The report notes mixed progress across five schools with some regions advancing in bible study and equipment, while others lag due to local constraints. It urges stronger efforts to improve Sunday schools, recruit talent, and expand community opportunities, aiming to propagate the gospel and support all denominations.
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South
Fes
W. Frei
Jackson
Wes Nook
Auchence
Calla
Sanday School Association
Community Praise and Outreach Message
A partial text urging faith in Jesus Christ and inviting readers to share problems to receive help within their community. The fragment hints at church outreach and communal support without providing specifics or details.
Elizabeth Jenkins Rites and Condolences Noted
Mrs Elizabeth Jenkins funeral notice lists Mr and Mrs Bowen Stark as bereaved relatives with friends extending condolences. The brief item mentions St Peters cemetery and an adjacent church and notes Jenkins age and local ties while hinting at family spread across other states.
Notice to Tax Payers for Property Assessment Equalization
Notice under Sec 00 of the 1926 code to Lafarecre ts County residents that the Board of Supervisors will proceed to equalize the property assessment rolls as filed and to address parcels under tax assessment procedures.
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Board of Supervisors
Lafarecrets
Coenty
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