15 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
1
Timber placement on the oil well site progresses despite forest-cut delays and rain. The derrick erection will begin this week and the drilling machine soon arrives. Local interest grows as sections expect an oil strike within 3000 feet, bringing new residents and inquiries while property prices stay steady for now.
The Rowland Drug Company's store faced a Monday blaze when a gasoline bottle near a stove exploded after coal was added. The fire alarm drew a crowd, but the manager's cool head controlled the blaze, with only a typewriter burned and smoke filling the building.
The Chamber of Commerce reported a membership total of 102 at Tuesday night’s meeting. Officials noted many promising projects and a waiting list of applicants, with plans to deliver significant improvements for the town and county soon despite lower attendance due to a concurrent protracted meeting.
A fragment notes work at Lawhorn's meat market in Oxford with meats and sausage being packed. It mentions W. W. Thacker and indicates departures for Oxford as part of rounds for news gathering.
The Eagle states all stores will be closed on Monday December 26 as the regular holiday for the business and professional men of the city.
An OCR fragment lists multiple pages and businesses featured in the Oxford Eagle classified ads, including hospitals, banks, stores, druggists, furniture, gin, auto services, and a large free offer. Page references indicate diverse local commerce and services in the publication.
An advertisement urges instant attention to kidney symptoms and promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a dependable remedy, especially for elderly men. It notes a price of $1.25 per bottle and lists R. R. Chilton & Co. as the seller.
Thacker, a packing house expert, demonstrates curing ham, bacon, and sausage methods for Lawhorn Market. He praises local production and urges Oxford to keep money in town through home cooperation. Also notes repairs to First National Bank and University Chemistry building.
Building boom in Oxford includes the Cully residence on South Street shaping into a handsome bungalow, Marvin Hawkins erecting a cottage on Depot Street, Hawkins Brothers starting a store opposite the Lyric Theatre, and Mrs. Smith remodeling East Second North Street with a new porch.
An advertisement index lists sponsors across issue pages. Page one features Carter's Drug Store and more on page two including Wailer & Spies Milling Co and Dainty flour. Page three highlights Castora Oxford Motor Company Royal Baking Powder and several other brands.
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