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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle of August 20 1914 lists Democratic nominees for Congress H D Stephens for Circuit Judge J Lee Bates and for Chancery Judge J G McGowen. It includes an editorial urging farmers to keep their own money and question guardian roles as crops are sold.
Citizens note our new bond roads are too fast and need rounding before winter rains make them impassable. quick remedial work now promised to preserve usability and safety on the road system.
In Lafayette Springs last Saturday the road bond issue for Beat Five failed by about 91 to 62. Citizens balk at bonds but may still pursue a plan to build a highway connecting with Beat One after proper surveying and lay out.
A call to Oxford merchants to advertise and boost fall trade. The piece urges steady ad expenditure to prevent losing business to nearby towns and promotes forming a business league to create a strong local market. It also asks readers to keep accounts current with the paper and supports subscriber loyalty.
A farmer notes the county has the best crops in history with good corn and tomato yields despite earlier drought fears. He emphasizes gratitude and predicts positive business prospects as conditions improve.
For years we have urged farmers to live on what they raise and pay cash daily. The credit system ruined Oxford Lafayette County and the state. If war or pestilence comes you would have no money and must do without. We can prosper by limiting credit and living within our means. Old papers for sale cheap at the Eagle office.
At Mrs. Nona Wail home a large bridal shower featured pink hearts, pink and white roses, and ferns. The center displayed a linen receptacle for the bride while Mrs. Nannie Wilburn and Mrs. Paul Ramey hosted the event with guests and a seated bride-elect amid lush greenery.
Partial Second District returns show Stephens with 6 356 votes and Anderson 2 54 votes, a majority of 4 312. The tally from Lafayette County’s sixteen precincts indicates Stephens wins by a wide margin.
A fragment proposes a creamery for Oxford aimed at boosting the market. It asks who will develop the idea and notes potential higher profits from selling Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, and other crops. The text seeks civic support to create a market opportunity.
Announcement to Oxford and La Fayette County residents that Store No 36 is now open carrying clean fresh groceries. A proposition is offered to readers to subscribe for the Eagle newspaper.
A county notice offers a Ford car and other prizes including a watch piano or auto. The contest runs until January 15 1915 in Lafayette County with reduced rates and an invitation to enlist friends to participate. The document references a 33.78 and 70 conte stake and mentions perfumes and glam branding amid promotional language.
Fragmentary text mentions a special bulletin to the act fix and a few men not all ready good. suggests incomplete notes or proofreading gaps with unclear events or names.
A fragmented message mentions buying groceries from a nearby store and a stray misspelled word suggesting produce or pantry items. The unclear note implies shopping needs but lacks specifics.
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