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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
3
Public notice announces the consolidation of the Lafayette County Press and Oxford Eagle on August 24, 1916. It lists postal details, pricing for subscriptions, and terms for mailed and classified advertising in Oxford Mississippi. The document reflects editor George W. Price and publication specifics for second class matter.
The old Capitol looms as Congress wakes at last, responsive to the people. Democrats and Republicans rush to revise programs as the nation watches for decisive action and real benefits for a burdened public.
A 1919 letter from G W Ferguson to Woods Eastland alleges that Johnston's supporters in Coahoma County pledged twenty thousand dollars in a meeting and that wealthy Clarksdale friends could raise large sums for Johnston's campaign. Ferguson says Armstrong claimed inside knowledge and offers to testify. He invites use of the letter as needed.
A civic appeal urges voters to choose Lee M Russell, advocating the Free Man's ballot and people rule. It warns against ceding power to a few and contrasts Russell with his opponent as the proponent of direct citizen control.
Lafayette County Mississippi seeks sealed bids until 12 noon on September 2 1919 for building four bridges along road links 134 116 12 along Goodwin Creek and Oxford and Rocky Ford road plus widening levee south of College Hill in Beat 3 Plans and specs are on file in the Chancery Clerk's office. Bond required. board may reject any bid. Witnessed by Clerk W M Woodward and deputy G A Woodward.
The piece argues for Lee Russell in the Mississippi gubernatorial race, portraying him as the pro labor, pro people candidate from Lafayette County against Oscar Johnston who is labeled as aligned with wealth and capitalists. It claims Russell would end ring rule, support free government, and empower voters, while Johnston mobilizes moneyed influence and uses editors to boost his bid.
A provocative statement asks readers to take sides on a financial issue affecting the public. The line frames a clash between investor interests and citizen welfare, inviting consideration of who benefits and who bears the costs.
Community petition urges a pardon for Jeff Armstrong who served over three years of a five year term for grand larceny in Lafayette County. He maintained innocence, claimed the key witness identified the wrong man, and supporters cite his good conduct and reform as grounds for clemency.
Trustee J S Douglass announces foreclosure of the Geo Lockhart place in Lafayette County Mississippi for 305 acres plus 2 day mare mules. Sale to take place September 1, 1919, at the south door of the county courthouse in Oxford during lawful hours, with property described as portions of sections 9 10 and 16 in township 9 range 4 West.
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