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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle announces rates for subscriptions outside the United States at $1.00, sample copies six cents, and advance payment required. Advertising rates listed include 20 cents display, one cent per word classified, and 5 to 10 cents per line for readers. Obituary notices charged at one cent per word in advance.
An editorial condemns Senate Bill 158 proposing to ban sale of proprietary medicines with more than five percent alcohol in Mississippi. It argues the bill harms manufacturers newspapers and druggists, warns of lost revenue, urges readers to contact their senators to kill the measure, and asserts the bill has no merits and is driven by anti saloon league motives.
Farmer W. J. M. Purvis on route 4 brings in Brazilian Flour Corn ears noted for pure white kernels and white meal. He claims the flour solves the flour problem and plans a large planting. He says ground fine and bolted it makes excellent bread and substitutes wheat flour.
A household remedy pitch notes snow liniment for scalds and minor injuries. Claims slow healing if neglected and offers bottles at 50 cents and one dollar. Sold by A.
Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi defends Wilson policy against Senator Hitchcock and attacks Nebraska for pushing a war cabinet. He recalls past urges to halt munitions shipments and argues Congress cannot run a war or provide brains to the executive, challenging the need for a president supported by a new council.
In a heated exchange Senator Hitchcock attacks agency coordination, argues against bill centralizing control, while Senator Williams questions presidential authority and possible impeachment risk. The pair spar over war leadership and executive power amid pressure for unified wartime action.
Petitioners report Sandy Boone a negro about 18 years old pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny on March 16 1916 and was sentenced to three years in the State Penitentiary. He had been in Lafayette County jail about three months on the same charge awaiting sentence. They request Governor grant a pardon citing his good conduct and obedient behavior as inmate.
Notice to Confederate Veterans asks if any members who served with Allison W. Thompson of the 4th Mississippi Calvary Co K Capt McEwen at surrender are living. Respond with information to Sallie A Thompson Ave Memphis Tenn.
Trustee will sell March 4 1918 in Oxford Mississippi second and third stories of F L Tool Opera Building and related personal property under deed of trust by C C Hughes and A G Hunt to secure Bank of Oxford. Also notice of first meeting of creditors in Peacock Bros bankrupt case to be held March 12 1918 in Oxford Court House.
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