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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1915

Page

2

Political race slate for local supervisor and beat offices

The list shows candidates for Supervisor Beat 2 and Beat 3 with L and PARKS R W WINDHAM J G SLAUGHTER MD WAIT, for Supervisor Beat 4 P CHANDLER W J LOVELADY J P YOUNG, for Co W SHIPP, Justice of Peace Beat 1 G H EVANS, and for Bailiff Beat One NED JONES GUY McCLARTY.

L & Parks R. W. Windham G Slaughter MD Wait P. Chandler J. Lovelady P Young Co Shipp Justice of Peace G H Evans Ned Jones Guy McClarty

Joly Accoest Street Fund Meant for Chamber Work

Local notes mention street fund allocations and council discussions about park access and water system improvements. Names and places appear partially garbled but indicate planning for urban infrastructure and utility maintenance.

Po De Lax Claims Easy Morning Bowels

Advertisement touts Po De Lax as a simple remedy for constipation providing a full bowel movement by morning. Mentions May Apple formula and claim it frees the liver to increase bile flow and cleanse the bowels.

The Crop Outlook In Our State This Year

Farmers have worked hard and adopted frugal practices, aiming for self reliance. Recent days brought drought hurting hill crops and corn, but widespread rains could improve outcomes and sustain local farming.

Remarkable Year in Politics and 1911 Primary Backlash

A stark portrait of 1911 Mississippi politics. Vardaman loyalists accused the old Convention crowd of rigging the primary to oust Bilbo, while supporters claim the people rose to reclaim government and enact primary reform. The piece argues the plan hinged on fooling Vardaman allies and weaponizing anti Bilbo factions.

House and for for sale near the square a bargain

A property marketed as a bargain near the square invites offers from prospective purchasers. Terms are set, with application details and deadlines from the listing agent.

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Bilbo and Russell Win Large Majorities in State Primary

Jackson reports Bilbo elected governor by about 3500 votes and Russell chosen lieutenant governor by roughly 7500 by large statewide majorities. The August 5 primary at Oxford and other counties saw smooth ballots, strong turnout, and orderly counting though returns were slow due to many candidates and crowd interest.

Russell Bilbo Jackson Miss Lee M. Russell E. B. Carter Dr. Taylor Theodore G. Bilbo Poplarville Oufore Russel Oxford Opera House

Capital City Leader Urges State Fair Support in Jackson

An open letter from Jackson mayor Swep J. Tater urges Mississippi voters to back city ownership of the State Fair. He argues annual state spending on education through A and M College benefits youths statewide and promotes agricultural growth, inviting residents to visit the fair October 25 to 30.

Jackson Miss Barge Gre Seer Oy A. & M. College Edu Eam Mississippi Lee M. Russell R. E. Wilson E. J. Smith T.M. Henry M. Martin Orieg Mom Sea Nuota Oectober J. Tater

Remains of Robert Burnett Mourned in Oxford

Robert Burnett aged 21 a native of Oxford arrived from Fargo North Dakota Sunday and was buried Monday by friends. He was injured in a railroad accident on the 2th inst losing both limbs and died the next day. Services were by Rev Bruce of South Street Presbyterian Church. He was oldest child of Mr and Mrs Clarence Burnett and survived by his mother brother and sister. Sympathy is extended to the family.

Robert Burnett Oxford Fargo North Dakota Mr. Bruce South Street Presbyterian Church Robert Clarence Burnett Mattiea

Black leg cattle disease hits county calves

A new cattle disease called black leg appears in the county. It mainly attacks calves under two years old and causes rapid death. Some farmers report heavy losses across areas. Vaccination tablets cost 12 cents each and may save hundreds. Bramletis Drug Store offers them for immediate use.

Bramletis

Doctor's Prescription Framed as Relief Flee Case

Fragmentary OCR shows a mention of a Dr ie Dinneresy and a person named Roaie Lee fleeing for relief. The readable text implies a medical or relief context but lacks clear actions, dates, or institutions to anchor a full public notice.

Easpoorfal Dr. Ie Dinneresy Roaie Lee Paige Ee

Reward Offered for Uncured Catarrh by Hall’s

A notice promises one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that Hall's product cannot cure. The claim and terms appear in an old health advertisement style, urging readers to seek relief. The text emphasizes a guaranteed remedy and a monetary incentive without detailing medical specifics.

Hall

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L Brown, Jr Mies Theo. G. Bilbo J. P. Taylor E. J. Smith Lane Duncan L Thompson P. E Matthews R. C Crenshaw District Attorney A. Knox State Senate J. C. Eskridge Hldavs Enos K Foust Chancery W.M. Woodward Ce F Patton Sidney S. Webster H. T. Smith B. K. Collins R. E. Harkins J. K Miller I. J & Forr H P Stephens E G Hussey W. Shearer R. F. Saunders R G Russell Joly Accoest Echamber Wentward Mole Heart Cered T Accy Printing Percy United States Senate Lili Riley Brewer Ee Ee Ee Supreme Court Z. M. Brantley C. Myers M. A. Brown Ww. M. Rob C. S. Terry Co. R. Horn W.B. Wilsons W. H. Miles Sidney S Webster Glen W Whitehead Howard Paske Philip Sae Chamberlains S&s Cents Queen Quality Trssat Crossett’s Crossett Shoes Crossett Russia Ladie Vallee C. H. Roach & CO Undertakers Oxford Hospital E. Ellis Rhom Chicagee, Hi Garimati, C Detrox Mich Louisville, Ky Niagara Falls N.Y. S Pon Minn Panaga Sam Francisco Los Angeles San Diego CSP Hilinois
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