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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
5
Junior Red Cross Auxiliary organized in early January reports enrollment and 340 articles packed for shipment. The Boys Club and Girls Thrift Club join in, with high school students contributing 25 cents each. Thelma Brummett left for Lafayette Springs to visit her parents for a time.
Mr. L. H. Wilkinson of the Birmingham office of the Federal income tax collector will be at the County Court House until February 14 to give instruction on paying income tax under the 1916 and 1917 laws. Singles earning over $800 or married individuals with net income over $2,000 are advised to seek his guidance. A $20 minimum penalty applies if taxes are not paid by March 1. Wilkinson, a Mississippi man, is available to answer questions and explain the matter.
An old advertisement touts HERBINE to relieve irregular bowels. It recommends a bedtime dose for quick relief and claims improved comfort by next day. Price 60 cents. Sold by A. H. Kendel.
A speaker contrasts two kinds of American motherhood amid war. One mother vows her sons will serve to defend liberty, while another would have others fight while keeping her own son home. The speech urges county mates to choose Spartan resolve as the nation faces peril and must act in unity and courage.
In heartfelt thanks the family of Totenord and others express gratitude for expressions of sorrow and kindness. They especially thank Mrs. E. E. Sisk for opening her home to receive the loved one's remains and for the funeral service. They note profound gratitude for the overwhelming sympathy. W. L. Hargis.
Isom Wells son of Mr and Mrs S H Wells of four miles west of Oxford died at Camp Beauregard after measles and pneumonia. He served in Company C Lamar Rifles later reorganized as Company L 154th Mississippi Infantry. Funeral at Mt Zion with Rev Hargiss Woolard Mahoney assisting. First Oxford death in the company.
Lafayette County Red Cross Chapter reports a February 1 shipment of knit wear and hospital garments valued at 904.50. Items include 103 sweaters 110 pajamas 78 pair of socks 15 red shirts 20 convalescent robes and 3 wristlets plus helmets. Mrs. J A Christian returns from Jackson to start hospital bandage work once space is prepared.
The Ex ecutive Committee offers knitting guidance for Red Cross volunteers. Do not cast on tightly or knots in wool. join ends by splicing. avoid tight seams on soles. use appropriate needle size. keep knitting elastic. avoid foot measurements under 11 inches. socks should measure foot 11 inches and leg 14 inches. do not wash and iron before finishing. ravel and re knit mis knitted socks. seek help at the Red Cross room for toe techniques. same tips apply to sweaters.
Messrs Joe Eisner Delay Edd Knight Union Bud Jones Kingdom Robert Knight Berry Smith Pine Flat and Sam Earnest McDonald Paris were guests of Mr and Mrs Hughes this week.
Reports from Route 6 and from Chancery Clerk William Woodward describe two huge hogs killed by locals. A 750 pound Poland China aged two years and a 715 pound O. S. C. fifteen months old were dressed, valued at 30 cents per pound totaling 214 dollars and 50 cents.
On Tuesday Mr and Mrs J C Holeman celebrated their golden wedding. Holeman, the oldest community citizen, married three years after the Civil War and recalls the Lost Cause. Their grandchildren serve in American forces in France. Mrs Holeman, a McElroy, is highly regarded. Guests praised the dinner, and many gifts were given as they wished many more years of happiness.
J T Waldrup of near Griffin Georgia calls Tanlac a Godsend praising its cure for four years of inflammatory rheumatism stomach pains fever headaches and loss of appetite He reports weight gain of fifteen pounds and says he feels well enough to work and eat normally Tanlac is sold by Rowland Drug Company.
Members of Burns Methodist Episcopal church form a Red Cross Auxiliary with W. R. Boles president Lena Peterson secretary and Eliza McPherson treasurer Rev E C F Troupe the pastor encourages the effort. Funds are small but expected to be reported to the Red Cross Chapter soon.
Miss Alene Quarles daughter of Mr and Mrs Jones Quarles formerly of Lafayette county now of Fairfax Oklahoma arrived in Oxford Tuesday to visit her cousin Miss Oliva Tankersley and will travel on to College Hill to visit relatives.
Prof A B Campbell of Grenada gave an address on Thrift Sunday night at the Y M C A. The lecture stressed careful saving and prudent money management for local readers and families.
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