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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle lists Democratic nominees for Congress H D Stephens Circuit Judge L Lee Bates and Chancery Judge J G McGowen. It notes Gov Bilbo drawing large crowds and mentions anti Vardaman anti Bilbo sentiment as they linger in memory. The paper urges organizing the county fair with timely premium details and public awareness.
The village of Tula organized a community road project north of Oxford, mobilizing over sixty teams and local volunteers. They finished almost three miles of excellent roads quickly, with all residents contributing meals and support. The piece urges other communities to follow and reminds farmers that a small yearly effort on good roads yields lasting value.
A local editorial condemns the credit system as ruinous to counties and families. It urges a cash basis, warns debt weakens business, and calls merchants to discourage credit to foster prosperity and the home economy. The piece ends urging readers to subscribe for the Eagle.
The paper states Hon H D Stephens of New Albany has for the third time been elected to congress from the district. The editors did not support him but acknowledge his win and express a wish for his success in the coming term. They praise his connections and readiness to aid elected officers.
A persuasive plea urges hill farmers to build silos to preserve corn and feed livestock. It argues silos prevent waste, boost cattle and horse feed, and encourage neighborly lending to fund silos. The message promotes switching from cotton to stock, dairying, and contacting the Department of Agriculture and Commerce for data.
The essay praises Lafayette County farmers for improved methods and equipment. It notes better work, systematic farming, more quality horses and mules, up-to-date plow tools, and sound judgment, predicting the county will soon lead in crop production. It urges farmers to stay alert and active.
The notice urges saving, paying debts, and avoiding unnecessary spending to build funds for farming and stock improvement. It warns against living beyond means and promotes financial restraint during a big county crop year. It also notes the Sep 8 primary for the Fifth Judicial District judgeship between Judge J. Teat and Hon. H. Rodgers with reports favoring Rodgers.
In this Mississippi analysis the author argues the last election exposed an organized anti Vardaman and anti Bilbo bloc across the state. The piece charges secret caucus influence and urges voters to force candidates to declare positions on issues or be labeled enemies. It notes widespread partisan voting and warns against deceptive campaign claims.
A local publisher appeals to readers to renew or increase subscriptions, praising the paper's role in boosting the county and state, improving roads and farming, and urging neighbor involvement to sustain the business. The message stresses that money is needed to run the paper and mutual benefit.
Fragmentary notes show a board discussion at the Oxford theater on the first Monday and a later date in August. The text indicates incomplete remarks about a count or rove theater issues and references to a continuing discussion from last week.
The board finds 5 W quarter of Sec 30 Town 9 Range 4 too high on the 1913 14 land rolls and reduces the assessment by 250 00 The N W quarter of Sec 6 Town 10 Range 4 assessed to J E Tatum is also reduced by 340 00 Personal property tax assessments for 1914 are approved The board orders the N half of the 8 E quarter of section 6 reaffirmed as assessed
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