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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
4
A disputed claim cites victory over five to seven counties in the district. The remark raises questions about the tally and the credibility of the assertion amid ongoing political contention.
Want ads report a missing diamond bar pin lost between Sneed and Lafayette Springs on Thursday. Please contact the claimant with any information.
Biography of Hon. J H Ford outlining his 21 years in law across state and federal courts. From humble beginnings on a farm to Pittsboro and Houston Mississippi, he highlights integrity, Christian values, and dedication. He asks voters for a clean fair and economical administration in the district’s high court role.
The article notes contests in Oxford including a women’s butter y event and a short course team selection for Lafayette County. Mrs J W Walker won county representation with Emmet Harris close behind. a $50 reward is offered for Eddie Kate Crouch Ruth Goolsby Mary Louisé Harkins Pauline Harris and Mrs J W Walker returning an item.
New Orleans prepares for the American Legion's national convention with plans to feed thousands. Creole dishes such as gumbo filet jambalayas and court bouillon will be prepared by descendants of Creole cooks. Restaurants expect 150000 guests and will use sidewalks for quick service while savoring New Orleans seafood specialties.
A political message thanks voters for support in the first primary and urges turnout in the next primary. Addressed to the Third Judicial District, it asks residents to vote for Ford and recruit others to their cause. A line about Home Demonstration Clubs notes an August 14 and Wednesday event.
Nashville August 23 The state executive committee of the Democratic Party will canvass the recent primary returns to determine if Lem Padgett who died the day before the poll is the party nominee Amended tallies show Padgett leading by seventeen votes while earlier figures had W Salmon ahead by nine. Washington August 22 Senator Peace warned that hundreds of West fruit and potato growers face ruin if the railway strike is not settled within twenty days.
The War Finance Corporation tentatively approves an advance of seven million dollars to the Staple Cotton Growers Co operative Association of Mississippi. The funding aims to aid cotton production activities and stabilize prices amid market pressures. Official details specify the cooperative as recipient and outline tentative loan terms and conditions.
Washington officials from the Labor and Interior Departments estimate United States coal production this week at about seven million tons, roughly two million below normal.
Washington Aug 23 Republican finance leaders in the Senate and House move to harmonize the McCumber Fordney tariff bill for public presentation before the November elections. Conferences with Democrats are barred for now amid fights over valuation plans and tariffs powers for the president. Senate Republicans push a flexible tariff provision while House leaders oppose delegating powers to the president.
Memphis officials announce near completion of arrangements to operate extensive barge lines bringing coal from riverfields to Memphis. Preparations under way to relieve other river cities as surplus coal inventories dwindle and industrial paralysis fears ease with river traffic.
Spencer North Carolina August 23 A special squad of strikers guards the home of Rev Tom Jemison labor advocate who Sunday fought a postal clerk at Salisbury. Jemison reports threatening letters and guards remain at the Salisbury railway station and in Spencer while railway shops report calm after guard removal.
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