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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1919
Page
4
Publication details for Oxford Eagle and Lafayette County Press with pricing and policy. Obituary notices cost one cent per word in advance. Subscriptions due in advance. no free copies or credit. Outside U S one year two dollars. rates for domestic editions listed.
The Oxford Eagle proposes March as Loyalty Month to boost subscriptions with the slogan Every Subscriber Get a Subscriber. The paper urges broad community support, argues newspapers drive local progress, and calls on farmers, merchants, professionals, and institutions to join the drive by obtaining at least one new yearly subscriber.
The 1919 thrift campaign moves away from last year’s approach and will teach thrift in state schools as part of core studies like arithmetic and spelling. It aims to cultivate thrift and economy in children, backed by Farm Demonstration and Home Economics Agents to reach both boys and girls.
Mr. McLean of the War Loan Organization visits Oxford signaling immediate start of a county project to boost War Savings and Thrift Stamps. Work will cover raising pigs chickens and corn and fruit and vegetable canning. The aim is a thriving thrifty economy for coming generations in La fayette County.
The Jackson Daily News notes Lieut Governor Lee M Russell leads the Mississippi governor race due to broad public endorsement. The paper warns against secret caucus organs attempting to hoodwink voters and predicts their minority status in the final roll.
The New Era launches in Tupelo edited by J. E. Rankin with a strong editorial tone. The town already has two papers, and the note argues overcrowding risks but suggests one quality paper could better develop local resources and attract advertising.
Washington Evening Star argues the South remains the Democratic Party’s steady base after March 1, stressing its loyalty in all circumstances. It highlights 1912 nominees Clark and Underwood, notes their national roles, and asserts Southern support sustains the party as a national force amid East and West shifts.
A brief sports-style call urges readers to subscribe to the Eagle newspaper to begin the year with a fresh delivery.
An ordinance authorizes the City of Oxford Mississippi to issue and sell 3500 in bonds to finance the construction and equipping of a deep water well as part of the city water plant. The bonds dated March 1 1919 mature in five years at 6 percent interest with redemption rights after six months.
Notice announces election in the City of Oxford on March 3 1919 to submit the above ordinance to qualified electors for ratification or rejection. City Clerk J H Lawshee signs and dates the notice January 29 1919.
The Oxford City Council passed an ordinance declaring all state and local crimes within the city limits as offenses against Oxford, with penalties per state law. The measure, read by the clerk, received votes from FE, D. Leon, J. H. Lawshee, and J. Furr, and was approved by Mayor F.E. Beanland. It takes effect upon adoption, with certification by City Clerk J. Lawsheff.
Tax assessor RB Collins informs landowners to file separate details of cultivated land wild land timber buildings and improvements by June first. Legislature changes require timely accurate returns to speed assessment by deputies. February 6 with notice to appear.
The Lafayette County Mississippi Clerk of the Board will accept sealed bids until 12:00 noon Tuesday March 4 1919 for scraping and cleaning the courthouse and jail roof and painting. Paints brushes to be furnished by the county. The board may reject bids and award at public outcry to the lowest best bid. Successful bidder must furnish a good and solvent bond. Date Feb 6 1949. Clerk Wm Woodward. Louis Stephens D.C. Feb 6-18-20.
A petition to the Mississippi pardon board asks for clemency for Andrew Johnson convicted in Lafayette County for obtaining property under false pretenses in September 1917. It argues Johnson benefited little from the transaction and that the property went to another party.
Legal notice seeks sealed bids for printing work in classes 1 to 6 with details on paper quality weight and back size. Board may reject bids or let to lowest and best bidder, may split work, and requires a bond for faithful performance. Bid opening dates February 6 13 20 27 with clerk W M Woodward and D C Louis Stephens.
The filing argues Johnson is not responsible for the crime, stating he has been punished already. Signatories include G. T. Tarver and others with publication dates January 23 to 30 and February 5 to 12.
A group of Mississippi citizens petitions the Pardoning Board to recommend clemency for Lonnie Certain, seeking a pardon from the state for a stated offense. The document is a formal plea urging mercy and executive relief.
The court reviews Lonnie Certain's three year term for forgery from the September 1918 Lafayette County circuit case. The record shows the forgery involved merchandise valued under twenty dollars and the prior hard labor sentence at the State Penitentiary is deemed adequate punishment. Juan. 23-30 Feb. 5-12.
State of Mississippi Lafayette County notice to creditors after letters of administration granted January 31 1919 by Chancery Court. All persons with claims against the estate must probate and register them with the Clerk within one year from this date or be forever barred. Mrs H E Gardner administrator.
The city of Oxford Mississippi passes an ordinance fixing the salary of S Furr Commissioner at 55 dollars per month effective January 6 1919. The measure was read adopted and published with all members voting yea except no one voting nay. Mayor E D Beanland and Commissioner J H Lawsee approved the ordinance on February 19 1919.
An ordinance sets J H Lawshee salary as Commissioner at 100 dollars monthly payable, effective January 4 1919. The measure passed by the mayor and commissioners and ordered published. signatures include Mayor J H Lawshee and Commissioner J S Farr, with date February 1919.
The Chancery Court of Lafayet County Mississippi requires A R Gardner to appear on the fourth Monday of May 1919 to defend suit brought by Mrs Emma Gardner. The notice is dated February 11 1919 and issued by Chancery Clerk W M Woodward with H T Smith solicitor. Further dates listed Feb 13 20 74.
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