Live at Home Day Proclamation Calls Diversification in Cotton Belt
Mississippi Governor Lee M. Russell issues a 1921 proclamation urging farmers to limit cotton to 1921 levels or 26 million acres and to diversify into food, feed, and pasture. It promotes local cooperative marketing, storage and grading facilities, and regional creameries to meet demand, urging county meetings and support from bankers and merchants. The proclamation proclaims December 20 1921 as a reconstruction platform date and emphasizes independence from cotton dominance.
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Cotton Belt
American Cotton Association
Cotton Dominion
Mississippi
A. D
Lee M. Russell
Ps. W. Power
Clean-up Squad to Visit Oxford December 10
Army veterans are urged to bring discharges and birth records as the Clean-up Squad from the War Risk Insurance and Red Cross visits Oxford on December 10 and other southern towns. The group aims to cut red tape and directly contact ex servicemen for government compensation and hospital treatment.
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Batesville
Oxford
Coffeeville
Pittsboro
Grenada
Winona
Carrolton
Lexington
Red Cross
American Legion
Washington
Lafayette County
Bid Submissions Sought for Dragging Bond Roads in Lafayette County
The Board of Supervisors of Lafayette County Mississippi invites sealed bids by December 7, 1921 for dragging bond issue roads in the Lafayette Springs Road District and Yocona Road Districts 1 and 2. Bids due by 12 noon January 3, 1922. board may reject any or all bids. W M Woodward, Clerk. Dec 9-16-23.
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State of
Mississippi
Lafayette County
Board of Supervisors
Said County
Lafayette Springs Road
Yoccona Road
Chancery Clerk
W. M. Woodwardd
International Proprietaries Inc Surges in Trading on NY Market
International Proprietaries Inc based in Atlanta Ga distributes Tanlac and other sold proprietary products. The firm shows rising trading with shares moving from 3 to 4 cents and recent sales at 14 to 16 50 per share. The company reports no common stock value, no funded debt, and strong cash position with current assets near 1 million.
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Priectaries, Inc
New York
Ternational Proprietaries, Inc
Atlanat
International
Eagle Firm Reports Strong 1920 Profits and 3.46 Share Value
The Eagle company shows profits before federal taxes of 915,921 in 1920 and 577,806 for ten months this year, annualizing to 693,667. The present management plans to retain substantial stock ownership as the business, organized in 1915, posts large October and November sales exceeding 800,000.
Postmaster General Message Read At Oxford School
Will Hays delivers a message urging efficient mail service and citizen duty. Postmaster Hays asks postmasters nationwide to read it to students, with H A Moore reading at the Oxford school to the children.
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Will H .Hays
United States
H. A. Moore
Oxford School
Christmas Message From Postmaster General
The Office of the Postmaster General in Washington issues a Christmas message dated November 22, 1921. The communication outlines holiday postal service considerations and official remarks from the department.
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Washington
Classifieds and notices from Holly Springs and Oxford Miss
An old battery service advertises battery refurbishment at Battery Service Station in Holly Springs. Land postings warn against hunting trespass and grass burning around properties near Oxford and College Hill. Land for sale listings include 74 acres and 180 acres with details and owners named A F Calloway Nath Cradles Emmett Joiner F G Calloway W L Kimmons. An organ bought for about 125 is for sale at the Eagle office.
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Holly Springs
Miss
Oxford
S. M. Smith
I. C
Brick Yard
College Hill Switch
Nath
A. F. Calloway
W. L. Kimmons
College Hill
M. D. Baker
Parkin
Ark
E. H. Show
Eagle Hosiery Mills
Darby
Eagle Office
Postal plea calls for boys and girls to mail Christmas parcels
A wartime style appeal urges American youths to mail Christmas parcels this week to ease last minute postal rushes. The message explains how proper addressing, complete house numbers, and correct postage speed delivery while saving government costs. Notes local mentions and community updates.
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United States
Santa Claus
Sam
Imine
Uncle Sam
Postal Service
Second North Street circle meets at Mrs Price home
Mesdames Wilds and G W Price host the Second North Street unite Francis Leavell Circle of the Baptist church at the home of Mrs Price. Rub My Tism advertised as antiseptic and pain killer for sores tetter sprains neuralgia rheumatism.
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Mesdames Wilds
G. W. Price
Francis Leavell
Baptist Church
Local Social Notes From Oxford and Nearby
State Revenue Officer Daily spent days in Oxford at Elder W L Smith's home. Mrs Harry Turner of Holly Springs visited Oxford. Miss Willie Langston and Mrs Elmo Thomas visited Oxford friends. Elma Meek hosted the Womar s Book Club. Irene Crouch returned to Memphis after weeks with grandparents and aunt. Fred Ward and Billie Goodwin wed Sunday. Walter Harris and John Moorefield of Memphis joined Emmett Harris as guests. Mrs W G Thompson of Holly Springs visited Wednesday. Mrs E McNarron and son of Birmingham were guests of Mrs Duff Ragland. Mr and Mrs D C Black moved into new East Third North home after purchasing a lot from Hugh Wiley.
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State Revenue Officer
Jackson
Oxford
W. L. Smith
Harry Turner
Holly Springs
Willie Langston
Elmo Thomas
Elma Meek
Womars Book Club
Irene Crouch
Memphis
Crouch
Iva Purvis
Fred Ward
Billie Goodwin
Special Election on Road Bond Issue in Lafayette County
The Eagle reports a special election set for December 31, 1921 at Cambridge voting place in the Cambridge Separate Road District, Lafayette County Mississippi. Voters will decide on issuing bonds not exceeding 8000 dollars to build and maintain highways, covering extensive described land in township ranges across Lafayette County. Election Commissioners signed the notice on December 7, 1921.
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Cambridge
Cambridge Separate Road
Supervisors
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Board of Supervisors
Cambridge Separate Road District
Lafayette
Verse Quote From Colossians 3 24
A religious exhortation addresses readers to work heartily as for the Lord. It emphasizes that rewards come from serving Christ rather than people. The passage invites contemplation on motive and eternal inheritance.
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Christ
Jesus Saves Message Prompted by Anxious Hearts
A rallying call urges Christians to share the gospel with eager listeners awaiting news of salvation. The message emphasizes that Jesus saves and invites believers to carry the good news to others.
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Jesus
Mass Meeting Called To Demand Tax Relief In Mississippi
Public notice urges Lafayette County taxpayers to attend a December 12 mass meeting at Oxford Court House to plan relief from heavy taxation. The author says salaries resist tax cuts, urges women to participate, and warns of opposition from salaried classes while promising startling revelations.
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Mississippi
Lafayette County
Oxford
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Dewitt Farr
T. L. Price
S. Burt
W. I. Hargis
University
Universal Tire & Rubber Company
Michigan City
Indiana
South Depot Street
C. P. Plant
Boss Oil Stove Co
Will Hays
P. Si
Mr. Black
C. D. Brown
Water Valley
Kate Skipwith
Fred Wright
Brookhaven
Eugenia Trigg
Twentieth Century Club
Circle
D. H. Bishop
Crescent Tire and Rubber Company
Plymouth
F. G. Callaway
Graham
Graham Tire Co
Boulevard
Benton Harbor
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