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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
2
An expensive reinforced concrete bridge near Linker five miles east washed away after recent heavy rains. The contractor and builders faced criticism for poor foundation as citizens question tax spending and call for protections against future failures. The Eagle urges accountability and continued fair government while urging readers to subscribe.
The letter notes large increases in per pupil school funding and veteran care, discusses a $1,000,000 bond issue proposal, and analyzes a policy to sell bonds to state citizens. It covers taxation, salary plans for county officials, a full train crew bill, and education exemptions for University graduates. The piece criticizes a new drainage law and frames banking guarantees as essential for public confidence.
Hon. C. A. McClaren has begun work as postmaster and secured several improvements for the post office. New linoleum, lavatories and additional enhancements have been requested and will be installed. His courtesy and readiness to improve daily life endear him to the community.
The First National Bank of Oxford, three years old with capital 250000 and stockholders liability 50000, claims resources over 3200. Accounts of firms sought. interest on time deposits. Bank under U S supervision and regularly examined by national bank examiners. Officers include J. W. T. Patyyer as president A. B. Morais as vice president and B. Boone as cashier.
All members should prepare seed beds and tomatoes in late February or early March. Order seed from a reliable seed house. Earlina Tomatoe recommended for early home use. Use three different strains for canning purposes. Clubs should elect secretary and president and report to Fawxste Rextroy, County Director.
A Grenada Mississippi man G W Eastman announces Kuykendall Eczema Remedy a greaseless liquid claimed to cure eczema tetter ring worm poison oak itch fever blisters frost bites chicken pox prickly heat nether lash and all skin afflictions. Available at Rowland Drug Co Oxford and John Jones Taylor Mississippi.
Trustees announce a public sale under a Deed of Trust by A B Poust and W B Stephens for A K Jones to satisfy indebtedness. The sale occurs February 5 1914 at the courthouse in Oxford Mississippi with the property described as west end of Section 1 Township Range 2. Bidder at legal hours may bid cash.
An Atlanta firm advertises a free seed catalogue including flower seeds and a cash prize for Corn Club boys, touting varieties for the South. It also mentions Oxford Oil Mill stock for sale and a Mississippi malaria tonic sold by local druggists.
Delayed notes report sunshine and drying roads affecting travel. School enrollment rises. Dorsey Hoyle and King attended a teachers meeting and basketball game at Tula. Misses Nina Davis Ina Palmer of Tula visit Misa Vat Harvey. Several locals travel to Texas and attend church events. W C T U silver medal won by Miss Evans Wilson, next gold medal contest planned.
Citizens met at the Court House on Thursday afternoon in February to organize a permanent local Boy Scouts body. The group aims to be a self perpetuating community institution providing guidance to boys, advising on merit badges, appointing a Scout Master, and ensuring support to the Pegues E E Tom J F L Matthews and W L petty J E Brown. Subscribe for Tur EGue.
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