13 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1919
Page
1
Announced names for Democratic primary offices include Glenn W. Whitehead for Chancery Clerk G. H. Evans for Treasurer J Rushing for Supervisor Beat 1 and J Henry Tidwell for Supervisor Beat 3 Rid of extraneous text and present as a concise local notice.
County schools report heavy contributions to the Armenian fund as many districts reach full participation. Among top contributors are Agricultural High School Woodpe, Delay, Taylor, Burgess and Opewell, collectively paying more than one fifth of the county quota.
The corm shipment scheduled for February is postponed. Additional seed and peas shipments are planned for March by L. A. Olson.
Lieut Governor Lee announces open and honest gubernatorial campaign starting in Carrollton on Saturday with campaign manager Captain Ambrose B. Schauber of Laurel. He warns of powerful interests opposing him, pledges square deals, and calls for fair consideration by Mississippi voters.
A respected citizen and farmer from Beat 3, Mr. Tidwell announces his candidacy for Supervisor. Known across Beat 3 for intelligence and judgment, he invites scrutiny of his qualifications from any doubters to determine his fitness to succeed the incumbent.
The Eagle endorses W. B. Rushing as a candidate for Superintendent of District No. 1. A skilled farmer and capable man, he would bring prudent management to county affairs. The notice urges voters to consider him, noting neighbors’ favorable view of his character and fitness.
On Monday February 17 a Red Cross Home Service chapter course will be open at the Federal Court House in Oxford led by Mrs G P Myckoff. Specially interested in questions like allotments and insurance are invited to attend. Gulf Division A R C will bear course expenses.
IL E Oldham an attorney announces he will buy Liberty Bonds at the highest cash price if circumstances require. The notice is dated February 13 and appears as a paid advertisement.
Local column notes a Sunday union service at First Presbyterian Church for Rev. J. A. Christian, who recently returned from France where he served with Y M C A Forces. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Christian, with full auditorium attendance and word of their Richmond visit.
Personal updates from Water Valley and Oxford list guests, travel, and family news. Names include Mrs. Claud Roach, Mr. and Mrs. John Bennett, Mrs. J. H. Lawshee, Mrs. Albert Russell, Mr. Henry Alexander, Wiley Johnson, Dr. R. W. Rogers, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. G. W. Morgan, and many others, with moves, visits, illness, and a local election of Thomas Swan to Columbia University referenced alongside a replacement at Ole Miss.
A. B. Schaub er announces support for Lee M. Russell in the August campaign, praising Russell as a man of unimpeachable character with deep public service. The statement urges friends to unite in a hard fought race to elect Russell governor, stressing democracy and common people. Henry A. Moore named secretary to Major L. E. Oldham, and Moore becomes a notary public.
Good family mare aged years harness and phados. Six months old Duroc Jersey male for registration. One good horse and jolt wagon plus spring wagon. Oliver Goober nearly new horse plow. Universal bull tongue stock and plow harness. Hog wire fence posts and mowing blade. Fish trap feed box. Apply to Rev. W J Brute Oxford Mississippi.
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