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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
2
Oxford Mississippi newspaper info lists publication details for Lafayette County Press and Oxford consolidated edition. Rates for obituaries, advertising, and subscriptions are shown, with charges per word, per inch, and monthly or yearly terms.
Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Lee di Russell plan to travel to Jackson Sunday where Russell has kept campaign headquarters for months. He prepares a formal platform release and forecasts strong support statewide as friends stay close. Citizens across the state view him as the leading candidate with solid early primary prospects.
A Pursuant notice held at the County Court House in Oxford on December 19 1918 created a Board of Management for returning soldiers and sailors. Rev W D Hedleston presided and Rev K N Nicholson acted as Secretary. A United States Service Employment Board was formed with Hedleston Nicholson Carpenter Porter Somerville and Webster as Bureau Manager and Special Agent.
Surgeons concur on initial treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds focusing on cleanliness, protection, and timely care to prevent infection and promote healing.
C M Smith known as Cal of Knoxville says severe indigestion and gas left him weak and breathless until Tanlac improved him from the start. After three bottles he claims full recovery and appetite. He notes many neighbors are using Tanlac. Sold in Oxford by Rowland Drug Co.
The commission for Relief in the Near East will sail early next year with an expert aviator and planes to reach Armenia Syria Palestine and other Bible Lands aiding in relief efforts. Mississippi pledges about 150000 to support the cause.
Surgeons stress first treatment for burns bruises and wounds and claim an efficient antiseptic prevents infection and speeds healing. BoroZONE, sold by A H Kendal in Oxford Mississippi, is offered in 25c 50c and 1.00 prices to be ready for any emergency.
A returned missionary in the Near East warns of four million facing starvation. Mississippi is asked to raise 150000 dollars during the week of January 12 to 19 for relief efforts.
A Christmas White Gift Service followed with green and white decor and a central white cross. The program featured songs readings by Primary and Junior pupils, Mrs. Walter Boyette’s Christ Birthday Story, Dr. Longest on White Gifts, and violin performances by Mr. Harvey and Miss Annie Lee Duncan. Gifts donated support Armenian Relief and a Jackson Baptist orphanage.
The France steamship, now an army transport, lands 3 565 American overseas troops home from France. Of these, 214 officers and 1 504 wounded men include 223 mental cases with shell shock. Troop detachments span Headquarters Division 63rd FA Advance School Detachment 11th Division 137th FA and more, with units from Arkansas Mississippi Alabama Illinois and the District of Columbia. Casual Companies Nos. 314 to 319 contribute additional personnel.
A Peach offers a demonstration of the 115 Style Singer sewing machine in the market showing its features. The display is in the show window at the Southwest corner square with the phone contact 31 for inquiries.
An advertising note stresses prompt first treatment with an efficient antiseptic to prevent infection. BoroZONE is pitched as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both people and animals, offered at 1.00 and 1.50 dollars through A. H. Kendel.
The First National Bank of Oxford Mississippi calls a stockholders meeting to elect a new board for 1919. It will be held at the Banking House in Oxford on January 14 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. J W T Falener president and J E Avent cashier urge attendance. Dec 26 Jan 2 9.
An association of physicians and chemists introduced Castoria as a trusted remedy for infants and children. It claims widespread physician endorsement, mentions Dr. William J. McCrain of Omaha, and cites Hall's Journal of Health praising Castoria for its vegetable formula that regulates digestion and sleep without narcotics.
An ad promoting Ballard’s Hore-Hound Syrup to ease irritation and heal lungs for easier breathing. Sold by A. H. Bendel with bottle prices 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00.
Former President William Howard Taft endorses the United States drive set January 12 to 19 with a national goal of 30 million dollars. Mississippi is asked to contribute 150 thousand dollars as part of the campaign. Taft says the relief effort is organized, spends money well, and directly helps the poor.
Sewing machine oil and genuine needles advertised by J H Morris, salesman and collector, in a compact notice dated October 17th.
A dated advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy for catarrh, claiming it acts on mucous surfaces and is made from top tonics. It asserts endorsements from leading physicians and lists Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as suppliers with a request to send for more information.
A mixed small ads page lists a for sale Edison Opera Phonograph with 48 Blue Amberol records and cabinet, asking 85 dollars. a rental offer for an elegant North Street home with five rooms, bath, and well kept grounds. scattered lines mention hunting and law, with dates and initials.
Pecan trees are advertised as bearing early and reliably with budded stock of quality. The Bass-Roselle Pecan Company of Lumberton Mississippi claims returns over $50 per tree this year and $1,000 per acre would not start to buy their groves. Catalogs are available to prove the value and satisfaction of growing pecans on suitable soil.
A notice from W. J. Hogan warns that any violation of land access rules will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The message, dated January 19 to 26, emphasizes strict enforcement and urges compliance.
OT FOR SALE A most desirable evidence lot on Second North Street for sale. Apply to Oxford Eagle. Dec. 26 tp.
Estrayed from premises six miles northeast of Oxford a black horse mule fourteen years old about nine hundred pounds shod in front. A reward will be paid for information leading to recovery. LA Bailey Oxford Route 1 December 26 1.
F M Pettis announces a Bowser Gas Station opening in Abbeville Mississippi promising better service. Also an estray notice offers a reward for a dark blue mare mule about ten years old and 850 pounds believed from premises two weeks earlier. contact C S Tramel Oxford Route 7.
Advertisement claims eggs themselves are not bankable but money from their sale is, promising a guaranteed fund if not satisfied. The notice touts Hen care by B A Thomas and Go Egg, asking readers to buy at Carter's Drug Store.
A petition to pardon Lonnie Certain linked to a 1918 Lafayette County circuit court forgery case argues the offense involved property valued under twenty dollars and requests clemency, claiming the penitentiary sentence already suffices. Burt Young and others signers note the grounds and dates December 12 19 26 January 2.
Notice to creditors of E Galleghy administrator stating all claims must be probated and registered with the Lafayette County Mississippi Chancery Court within one year from the notice date. Failure to probate and register will bar the claim. Witnessed December 12 1918 by Sleghly administrator with M Russell as solicitor.
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