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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
4
The paper asks subscribers in arrears to review statements, noting receipts may not be credited and requesting cooperation to straighten accounts. It explains books were taken over September 1, 1915, and admits past errors will occur, urging readers to come in and resolve any discrepancies.
A last plea urges Oxford residents to favor home merchants during Christmas shopping. The appeal thanks local business people for strengthening schools churches and community and asks shoppers to spend locally without the merchants’ knowledge or sanction.
The passage urges readers to spend money in a way that benefits all and emphasizes Oxford as their home town. It encourages reading local ads to find safe and economical buys for holiday needs, framing commerce as a communal benefit.
A call for immediate action to raise output and expand business in Oxford and Lafayette County. Citizens are urged to hold a large meeting led by the Oxford Business Men's Club to brainstorm plans, mobilize cooperation, and push for a banner year amid holiday commerce.
Two hundred million pennies circulate in Chicago yet a penny famine looms, prompting pleas to the government for more coins. Some villages report persistent shortages awaiting relief and assistance.
Mrs F L Landreth visited Water Valley friends while Opal and Kathleen McElroy saw sister Mrs Ira Moore in Taylor's. Mrs J N Cathey recovers enough to leave bed. Teachers increase to three as Mary Lou Jones joins Burgess School. Opal McElroy captain of girls team and Hulbert McElroy captain of boys.
A local wellness feature promotes a novel pile remedy claiming unique benefits. The short notice highlights its non surgical approach and accessibility for readers seeking relief.
Notice of sale under a deed of trust executed by Trases Pegues and wife Seatecasee to Seawadesinaeseee aaa in Mississippi. The sale is at the courthouse in Oxford on January 17 1916 to satisfy the debt secured by the trust deed. J B Boacs is the trustee.
Auction of real estate and personal property recorded in Book 77-2 describing the East half of Section 31 and South fractional part in Town to be sold for cash to the highest bidder at public sale on January 15 1915. J B Roach signs as witness.
An ordinance of the City of Oxford prohibits obstruction or hindrance to fire company movements on public streets and alleys. Violators face a fine up to 25 dollars or imprisonment as prescribed by the measure, which takes effect upon enactment.
The Clerk or the Board of Lafayette County will receive sealed bids for tasks at Old Place in Best 2 Sell area. Bids must enter into bond in the sum per county rules for 1918 and a depository bank must be qualified with security. Signature dated December 1986 by W. M. Woopw Clerk and G. A. Woopwaap.
In Lafayette County Mississippi chancery court officials to take office in 1916 must appear in his office ready for oath on December 1915. M Woopwann, Chancery Clerk, by G A Wooowagp, D C notarizes public notice.
Members are informed of defaults in monthly dues. A miss payment from January 1916 will trigger collection steps by G W Burratos acting as Vice President.
Guardian W R Boles will sell at public auction on December 2 1915 at the Oxford courthouse lands of Mabel Jones ward including described fractions in Section 6 and 5 Township 9 Range 3 West totaling 40 acres at a minimum bid of 356 09. The sale is to satisfy a court order and is subject to confirmation in Water Valley Mississippi January 1916.
The commissioner from Lafayette County Chancery will sell at public auction on the first Monday in January 1916 the east half of a lot known as a fraction of lot 2 in Oxford. The property lies east of the Illinois Central Railroad and north of the old Pettis place, about 3.4 acres, with a small house, known as the old Anderson Harris homestead. Proceeds to be paid in cash to the highest bidder.
Notice from E. E. Tewitz, Sheriff and Tax Collector, warning tax payers of due taxes unpaid as of December day and urging compliance under law.
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