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Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1919

Page

2

Taxation in Mississippi club program discussed at history lecture

University Club met in the history lecture room at 7 30 Friday night. Prof Bell reported on taxation topics for Mississippi including public schools maintenance privilege taxes railway and public corporation taxation exemptions and bases. Phi Sigmas discuss Philippines independence verdict favored independence with S B Berry H S Lipscomb for and L F Bell W P Ivy against.

University Club D. R. Johnson Bell Philippines Phi Sigmas Phi Sigma Ihése Soaners United States S. B. Berry H. 8. Lipscomb L F. Bell W. P. Ivy

Taxation topics discussed in Fayette County club meeting

Murphy provided an informative talk on Mississippi constitutional relaxation from 1817 through 1890, covering personal assessments, poll taxes, intangible taxation, classified property tax, mil lage tax for public and charitable institutions, income and inheritance taxes, and the evolution of state revenue. The discussion highlighted taxation history and its growth with state progress.

Murphy Mississippi

Phi Sigma debaters to be selected after debate night

The report describes a judging outcome based on wit and logic and notes the judges faced a responsibility to fairly decide. Lt Mc Elroy gave a chivalry themed oration praised for thorough preparation. The critic lauded all speakers and committee reports moved forward.

R. Lt. McElroy Phi Sigma

Blind Jim a Thanksgiving feature in Ole Miss visit

Jackson welcomed more than a thousand Shriners and hundreds of Mississippi College and Ole Miss fans with Blind Jim, the dean of Ole Miss freshmen, famed for his red and blue cap and deacon suit. He led cheers, recited the Charge of the Light Brigade, and kept crowds laughing as Ole Miss won the day.

Jackson Mississippi College Ole Miss Mills J'S Belhaven College Hillman Mississippi Blind Jim The Edwards Ole Miss Boys Jim Light Brigade

Oxford Graduate Plans Departure Homeward

Mr. Bryan England withdrew from the University last week and is spending a few days at his West Point home. He intends to leave Oxford in a few weeks. Friends wish him well.

Bryan England West Point Oxford England

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