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Primary shows Lafayette County favors Lee Russell for Governor
In Tuesday's Mississippi primary Lee M. Russell led with 1,692 votes in his home county while opponents trailed, indicating broad support. The Oxford and Lafayette county results showed no bitterness from 1910 as headlines hailed Russell's statewide lead and popular appeal.
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Lee M. Russell
Lafayette County
Russell
Jackson Daily News
Mississippi
Lee Russell
Oxford
Lafayette
Washington Weekly Chat Speculates On President Trip
In Washington speculation swirls over a possible presidential trip to campaign on the League of Nations and the peace treaty. Officials delay releasing an itinerary while questions mount about motives and political reception.
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Washington
League of Nations
Senate
Capitol Building
White House
Prrsidential
Potomac River
France
Washington Navy Yard
Roosevelt
Petition for Pardon's Request for Jeff Armstrong
A group of Lafayette County citizens petitions the Mississippi Pardoning Board to grant a pardon to Jeff Armstrong who served over three years of a five year term for Grand Larceny in the September Term, 1916 Circuit Court. The petition claims Armstrong maintains innocence and cites alleged perjury by a competing thief while noting his good community reputation and rehabilitation.
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Honorable Pardoning Board of Mississippi
Jeff Armstrong
Lafayette County
Armstrong
Red Cross notes from Belgium letter thanks Juniors for aid
A Gulf Division headquarter letter praises the Junior Red Cross for clothing refugees to Belgium. Edith Bayne Denegre resigns June 1 and honors chapters that contributed most, noting Biloxi responders and a personal appreciation from the Queen. Oxford Public School to open Sept 8 1919 with Prof Hutson moving in and repairs underway.
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Belgium
Red Cross
Mrs. Vance
Oxford Public School
Hutson
Episcopal Parsonage
Darroh
W. W. Eliott
W. L. Smith
Defense summons in Mississippi Chancery Court
The 1919 notice commands Mrs. Mary E. Goodwin of Memphis Tennessee to appear before the Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of November 1919 to defend suit brought by R. J. Goodwin. Clerk W. M. Woodward signs the document with date July 21, 1919.
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Mississippi
Mary E. Goodwin
Memphis
Tenn
Chancery Court
Lafaette
R. J. Goodwin
W. M. Woodward
G. A. Woodward
D. C
Bills Move to Seize Pre July 1 Spirits Warned by Dry Forces
The passage notes bills that would seize spirits wine in possession purchased before July 1 if enacted. Dry supporters push back with cautions to avoid rash action. Messages from various factions urge measured steps to prevent bad outcomes.
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Ali
Congress
Time Running Out as Label Sells Out Paper
An unsigned note warns readers about dwindling time on a label sale featured in the paper. The brief missive urges action before the offer ends, reflecting a general sales push and urgency typical of late edition notices.
Reformers Cheer and Groan Over Knee Length Styles
Across the west critics lament fashion that reveals stockings and skirts, while eastern peers flaunt knee length hemlines. The piece argues advertising influences style and mocks reformers for reacting to changing decorum as opinions vary by region.
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West
Newark
Miss Tankersley Entertains at Oxford Party
Miss Sarah Hannon Tankersley hosted a Saturday program party honoring Misses Katherine Robertson and Mary and Sue Miller of Waterford. Guests enjoyed a delightful evening with refreshments. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE announces foreclosure on Geo Lockhart land in Lafayette County Mississippi and personal property sale set for September 1 1919 at the county courthouse.
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Tankersley
Sarah Hannon Tankersley
Katherine Robertson
Mary and
Sue Miller
Waterford
George Lockhart
Lizzie Lockhart
Goodwin, Brown & Co
Chancery Clerk
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Goodwin Brown Company
J. B. Roach
Oxford
Lafayette
Geo
Towit
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Ivette County Press
Oxford Consolidated
Winchal Urgan
Ates
Pe.uu
Washington Weekly Chat
City Council of
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J. S. Farr
A. M. Hall
J. A. Tankersley
G. R. Bowles
H. A. Moore
Theodore Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Postaffice Committee
Mckinley
Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Uncle Sam
Army
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Aviation Department
Sitter
Sister
Chilton’s Drug Store
Gulf Division
Biloxi, Miss
Edith Bayne Denegre
George Denegre
Hunt
R. R Chilton & Company
Miss
Goodwin, Brown Co
J. S. Douglass
Co-Operative Shippers Association
Gotton
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