03 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
1
The piece argues the legislature wastes time on the preparedness question and claims it should not derail lawmakers from crafting safe laws. It says individuals hold varied opinions and urges readers not to be unsettled by the debate while focusing on real benefits to the public.
The Arkansas Gazette notes humorously its editors prepare for an annual vacation with funds discreetly held, expressing strong disdain for the Hepburn bill ending newspaper price controls. They plan transport for at least 24 miles and may be gone two days if savings allow.
The Oxford Eagle announces a new magazine section printed in color with high class stories. The leading article will be a Thrilling Love Story by Robert W. Chambers. For now the section will appear twice monthly at no extra cost to subscribers.
Editor C E Bass recently took over the Poplarville Free Press and aims to improve the paper with community support. The piece argues that local backing is essential to an editor’s success and the town’s upbuilding efforts.
A call to civic action suggests readers share their views with their congressman on national preparedness. It notes representatives may resist hearing from constituents but emphasizes the importance of voicing opinions to influence policy.
Opinion fragment questioning why genuine statesmen are not sent to Congress alongside politicians. Ends mid thought, reflecting a broader debate on political leadership and qualities.
In an impassioned defense of small town press, the Winona Times argues that Mississippi’s weekly editors deserve far more credit than their larger daily counterparts. It praises their resourcefulness, grit, and dedication amid limited resources, asserting the little weeklies carry the true journalistic burden.
General Joseph White spoke to students at the university on Wednesday as a guest of Dr. Calvin Brown during the visit.
The text argues that the wealthiest individuals must bear the greatest cost of preparedness. It urges taxing large incomes to fund military readiness, noting public focus on defense while suggesting the wealthy are not yet paying their share.
A fragment describes young urban residents planning to return to farms to try turning a small penny into a million, guided by entrepreneurial talk and family advice. The tone echoes a newspaper brief on rural opportunity and youth ambitions.
The Chicago Tribune questions civilization claims while retelling a public debate on manners and progress. Readers are invited to compare civic virtues with contemporary behavior as the newspaper questions societal norms.
The American Express Company announces a new Foreign Trade Information Bureau to aid U S manufacturers in reaching overseas markets. J C Kirkland cites access to exclusive European, South American and Far East offices and services including confidential trade reports, catalog displays, credit terms, and introductions to foreign importers. The program supplements government efforts by handling credit information and promotion where consular restrictions apply, while leaving selling and control to American producers.
Trustee B. Roach offers sale for cash of property in Lafayette County Mississippi to satisfy indebtedness secured by a Deed of Trust held by J D. Childress. The sale is set in front of the south door of the Oxford Court House on February 1, 1916, describing 8W 14 of section 25 in township 6 range 5 west with 40 acres excluded from the corner.
The city of Ox fred invites sealed bids for ten thousand five hundred dollars of certificates of indebtedness. Bids due Monday February first at 1 o clock. All bids to city clerk with surety certificate check of 100 as bidder guarantee. City council may reject any or all bids.
Market appeal from Farmers Warehouse calling for good sound shell corn and cow peas at best market price. Advertises readiness to buy and urges farmers to bring produce for pricing.
An old advertisement promotes Kuykendall's Greaseless Liquid Eczema Remedy claiming cures for itching skin conditions including poison oak mingworm chicken pox and skin sores. It notes availability from R R Chilton Co Bramsett & Son and offers free samples to sufferers. Also mentions old newspapers for sale at Eagle Office and a 3 K Kitchen Cabinet display at Caldwell Friedman’s Furniture Store.
A health pamphlet notes that loss of appetite signals the stomach needs cleansing and stimulation to restore normal function, contrasting with eating being pleasurable when appetite is normal. It emphasizes recognizing appetite changes as a sign to seek appropriate digestive care.
Tonic Digestive is advertised as a guaranteed relief remedy sold exclusively by Kendel's Drug Store for $1.00. Advertising copy emphasizes direct purchase from the store.
Oxford Mississippi undertakes a vote on February 1916 to approve a refunding bond issue of seven thousand dollars issued January 1, 1916 to pay bonds due January 1, 1914. The ordinance details bond denominations of 500 dollars, 6 percent interest, semiannual coupons, and a February election at the Oxford Court House. The commission consists of F Webster, Geo F Tieard Sr, and C Reach.
Aided by a child’s quick observation, the piece hints that adults overlook details while a child notices in minutes what an adult misses in hours. The author suggests society will eventually acknowledge the price of simply breathing in daily life.
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