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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
2
A Salt Lake City man testifies that Tanlac improved his wife’s stomach troubles and weight gain while detailing his own three year nervous decline, appetite boost, and ten pound weight increase. He credits Tanlac with restoring energy and daily function. Rowland Drug Company distributes Tanlac in Oxford.
W M Buie reports a full text telegram from Director General McAdoo urging continued saving through War Savings and Thrift Stamps. The message calls on railroad workers and all citizens to invest to fund the war effort and provide personal financial protection in misfortune.
Advertisement seeks a man with auto or team and wagon for county work. Earnings range from 150 to 800 dollars plus 2nd expenses. Offers permanent contract with termination privilege and sanitary free trial. Describes large wagon goods line and rapid delivery by the third largest company in its field in the United States. Memphis Athens confidential contact options.
The City election Tuesday produced calm results. Incumbents City Clerk Lawsheer and Street Commissioner Kurr were re-elected. E D Beanland won the mayoralty with 105 votes over H T Smith 76. Commissioners J H Lawsheer 158, A B Cole 91, J S Furr 96.
A correction notes an omitted paragraph in Walter and Spies Milling Company's advertisement in the November 2 Eagle. The missing text states government restrictions on wheat flour usage have been moved and that you may use white flour as before the war.
The Marc Southwell Stock Company presents a repertoire week at The Lyric with performances in Orfort. Opening Monday night featured The Barrier, adapted from a famous novel by Reo Beech, promising a polished stage presentation.
Richard Ennis writes from 305 Rebecca Street Pa to Editor at The Eagle Oxford Miss seeking a two day appearance in Oxford to rally Temperance supporters. He recalls past crusades with Cumberland Presbyterians and Mary crane movement, requests a city committee plan for a 40 year reunion meeting, and opposes alcohol with a final knockout goal.
Guidance on balanced rations for hens includes two parts cracked corn to one part oats, plus a pint in morning and night. A dry mash of corn meal, cotton seed meal, wheat shorts, and wheat bran is fed dry in a trough, with oyster shell and charcoal available and ample clean water.
Cornish residents praised Oxford hospitality at the fair with top comments on the Boy Scouts and local generosity. The note lists new residents, family visits, school activities, musical events, Christmas plans, farming, and assorted social visits among Cornish and Oxford neighbors.
A fragmented account describes an ex-personal figure facing self harm driven by widespread rumor and collective wishes. The piece suggests thoughts from many converge to influence outcomes, with both good and evil wishes impacting the individual across the planet.
In a Scimitar opinion piece, readers discuss the Kaiser’s imagined reckoning for his crimes. Some fear he escaped justice, others argue he should suffer and atone. The author hints at death as a merciful release, while contemplating moral consequences.
Washington reports the armistice expired at 6 am aboard the Atlantic time. It had been to continue 90 days from November 11 and officials say negotiations for an extension have been under way, with French time noted for the end date.
Private Lipscomb was caught off his post during a rainstorm. The officer of the day asked if he knew his general orders. Lipscomb replied he knew only to get in and out of the rain.
Rat Jones comments after a Saturday night dance describing the event as mirroring his own misfit image and feeling blamed. The remark hints at social tensions and personal identity within the dance scene.
Note reads a long damaged classifieds style notice offering a home with five rooms and garden for sale by January, in Albert City area. Also lists a piano phonograph with 48 records and cabinet offered for 95 dollars, with terms. contact Dr W B McMahon in Oxford Mississippi.
Notice is given that S. E. Gallegly was appointed administrator of the estate of Andrew Herred, deceased, on December 12, 1918. All persons with claims must probate and register them with the Clerk of the Chancery Court within one year from the date of this notice, or be barred. M. Russell, attorney for administrator, December 19, 1936.
Petition to the Mississippi Pardoning Board requests a pardon for Lonnie Certain sentenced to three years in the State Penitentiary for forgery. Grounds claim the altered forgery involved merchandise under twenty dollars and note confinement since sentencing has been ample punishment. signed by Burt Young and others. Dated December 12 19 26 January 2.
A lodge committee drafts memorial resolutions for Brother W A Stinebeck noting his counsel charity and usefulness to the town and lodge. The document includes formal statements of loss and requests to record the tributes and inform his wife. Additional items reference campus humor and military captions.
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