War Department honors University with Student Army Training Corps status
The War Department approves the University of Mississippi for the Student Army Training Corps. Eligible students 18 and older may train on campus, with summer six week camps and potential paths toward officer or specialized service. Enlisted students are on inactive duty unless called, and could be drafted if not retained.
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Washington
Mississippi
War Department
Jor Powers
Students Armying Corps
Student Training Corps
United States
Longtime Oxford Resident Mrs Harris Dies at 87
Mrs. Tom Harris died Sunday at 5 am after months of illness. Born in Maury County, Tennessee, she came to Oxford at age five with her parents. She was 87 on the past June 9 and was formerly Miss Craig. Survived by four daughters Mesdames Frank Riley Tupelo, Andrews Memphis, Thomas Yates Oxford, Montie Harris, and two sons Dr Hubert Harris Memphis and Dudley Harris Sheffield. A husband and several grandchildren are noted as bereaved.
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Tom Harris
Oxford
Maury Co
Tenn
Harris
Miss Craig
Isom
Mesdames Frank Riley
Tupelo
Andrews
Memphis
Thomas Yates
This Place
Montie Harris
Hubert Harris
Dudley Harris
Sheffell
Ala
Judge McGowen Nominated and Malaria Cure Advertised
In Holly Springs Mississippi on August 6 the chancery court committee declared Judge James G. McGowen of Water Valley the sole Democratic nominee for chancellor of the Third Chancery Court District. An advertisement promotes HER BINE as a malaria remedy with claims it purifies the body and aids the liver and bowels, priced at 60 cents and sold by A. H. Kendel.
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A. H. Kendel
Adv
McGowen
Holly Springs
Miss
Chancery Court Judicial Committee
Third Chancery District
Mississippi
James G. McGowen
Water Valley
Third Chancery Court
Democratic Party
Vardaman to Speak at Batesville
Senator Vardaman will speak in Batesville Mississippi on Saturday August 17 at 11 AM A large crowd is expected from Lafayette Marshall Yalobusha Desoto Tate Tallahatchie Quitman Tunica and Panola counties plus nearby areas. L B Lester.
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Oxford
Senster Vardaman
Rateeville
Lafaytte
Marshall
Yelebusha
Desoto
Tete
Tallahatchie
Quitman
Tunica
Panola
L. B. Lester
University Army Training Corps offers new enlistment path
The War Department endorses an unrivaled chance for college students to earn a commission in the United States Army while pursuing studies. Eligible men may enroll in the Student Army Training Corps and transfer between Army and Navy as needed with official approval. Uniforms and equipment will be provided, and a dedicated Army officer will join the University soon to facilitate training.
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S‘ueen Army Training Corps
U Jen
War Department
Infantry
Artillery
Ordance
Lietzt
Co Rees
Students’ Corps
Nations Army
Jall American Colleges
Army
Navy
Student Army Training Corps
Congress
Army Training Corps
United States Army
Army Corps
Powers
Washington
Bill Introduced to Extend Draft Age to 45 in U S
Washington officials unveiled a manpower bill extending the selective service act to all men 18 to 45, with the President authorized to call them into service. The measure, drafted by Secretary Baker and Crowder, aims for swift approval and a September 1 target, with national registration planned for ages 18 to 45.
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Washington
New Administration
Congress
Baker
Crowder
Senate
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
United States
Secord
Regular Army
Navy
National Guard
Naval Militia
Rident
General Crowder
Call to colors could add 80 000 to available men
The text notes a possible call to the colors in September, potentially by Presidential proclamation, which would increase the number of men available by about 80,000.
Democratic Primary Election Date Named
The notice states the Democratic primary election will be held on August 20, 18. It notes the upcoming political process and the scheduled voting date.
Speaker to address Oxford audience next Monday at 1 P M
An orator will speak at Oxford next Monday at 1 P M answering Senator Vardaman. He will also address La Fayette Springs at 1 P M on Monday August 12.
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Oxford
Vardaman
Lafayette Springs
Oxford Opera House Delights Draw Record Crowds
Manager Langham reports rising attendance at the Oxford Opera House as patrons flock to the latest performances. Local audiences praise the new shows and the manager’s efforts in delivering popular programming.
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Opera House
Langham
Oxford
Gratitude From Bereaved Husband After Wife’s Death
J D Sartor thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during his wife’s illness and death. He offers blessings and mentions 666 cures Bilious Fever.
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J. D. Sartor
War Meaning Address at Local Church
At the Methodist Church next Sunday at 11 there will be a flag with twenty one stars presented and Rev. W. W. Woolard will deliver an address on What the War Means. Special music is planned. Adv. Rev. J. B. Leavell will preach at the Baptist Church. Si E 666 cures Malarial Fever. Adv.
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W. W. Woolard
Mrs Mattie Fitzgerald Dies in Florida
The sad news reports the death of Mrs Mattie Fitzgerald formerly Miss Mattie Dennis wife of Prof Fitzgerald. Her body was taken to Lebanon Tennessee for internment leaving many friends to mourn her loss.
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M. Dennis Fitzgerald
Mattie Fitzgerald
Miami
Florida
Mattie Dennis
Prof Fitzgerald
Lebanon
Tenn
Severe Storm Strikes Lake Charles Louisiana
A tropical storm slammed Lake Charles and nearby areas, causing extensive damage and widespread outages. Reports describe destroyed buildings, overturned trees, and power lines down after a two hour wall of wind reaching 120 miles per hour at peak. Ryan street suffered major destruction as the city faced total darkness.
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Lafayette
Lowaana
Great Leavec
Lake Charles
Lake 100
Ryan Street
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertisement
Cold drafts can cause stiff necks and backaches says this ad. It promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment with a joke slogan and claims bottles cost 25 cents to 1.00, sold by A. H. Kendel.
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Ballard
A. H. Kendel
Adv
Cook Leaves Wiley & Cook for P. B. Furr Store
Guy Cook, longtime clerk and partner with Wiley in the firm Wiley & Cook, will join P. B. Furr as a grocer on the 15th of this month. He asks friends to visit Farr's store to see him in his new role.
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Guy Cook
Wiley & Cook
P. B. Furr
Cook
General Mercantile
Wiley
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