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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1918

Page

6

Dodson's Liver Tone Replaces Calomel, Says Local Druggers

A townwide shift in medicine notes calomel falling out of favor. Dodson's Liver Tone is touted as safe, effective, and mildly priced with money-back guarantees. The ad also mentions local news about Joe Friend and Mrs. Jennie Dooley Friend, and the family ties to Lafayette county.

Dodson Evrey Dodeon Joe Friend Jennie Dooley Friend James F. Dooley Lamar Rifles Lafayette County Oxford Carson Ford

Pretermitted Court Term in Marshall County

Holly Springs Miss Feb 13 Judge Bates of Oxford prtermits the circuit court term set for Feb 25 due to a light docket and a pending People's Bank case. A special chancery term is called Feb 18 with Judge McGowen presiding and Judge Tobias Dunn serving as special chancellor, to hear the major litigation involving the People's Bank.

Holly Springs Miss Board of Supervisors Marshall County J. L. Bates Oxford Chancery Court McGowen Water Valley Tobias Dunn Eupora People’s Bank People's Bank Julian Wilson Memphis W. A. McDonald Ashland Dunn

Government urges farmers to state implement needs now

A government notice urges farmers to decide immediately on required implements for the coming year. It asks to order repair parts and new machines promptly to aid manufacturers and avoid delays, stressing the need to specify steel needs for farming tools amid wartime demand and fuel considerations.

Crater Lnus

Max Friend Safe, Son of Fort Smith Resident

Fort Smith Arkansas February 9 Dr Joseph Friend reports his son Max Friend sergeant of the headquarters company Wisconsin engineers and veteran of the Tuscania is safe and well at an Irish town in a cablegram received tonight.

Fort Smith Ark Joseph Friend Max Max Friend Wisconsin Engineers

Residents Move On From Mt. Zion Neighborhood

Mr and Mrs Hudson once of Mt Zion neighborhood visit relatives and head to Oklahoma to settle. Mrs Hudson is remembered as Miss Mattie Butler. Mr and Mrs Res Carwile go to Sheffield Alabama to start a new home. Mrs A F Calloway of Fair View visits Mt Zion to see sick friends.

Hudson Mt. Zion Oklahoma Mattie Butler Res. Carwile Sheffield Ala A. F. Calloway Fair View

Service flag presented by Camp Fire Girls at Presbyterian church

The Camp Fire Girls presented a service flag with seven stars to the Presbyterian church on Sunday February 3. An honorary member Mr. E O Davidson spoke on service. Several named members of the church are listed among those serving Uncle Sam. Local events include talks to Oxford business people at J E Neilson's store and a sequence of visits and travels by townspeople, with notes on various residents and social activities. The high school held a box supper to raise funds for the football team's debt.

Presbyterian Church E. O. Davidson Uncle Sam Dan Sultan Earl Wori Corp C. D. Bennett James Carnathan Abe Fred Nicholas Andrew Parks Klein Oxford J. E. Neilson New York C. B. Hinton Wiggins Culley Durant Boyett A. B. Moore C. L. Moore Princeton Eblen Lem Hudson Hudsonville Hopson M. Hop Misser Eugenia Helen Trigg E. E. Temple Atlanta W. Smith Little Son B. S. Guyton San Francisco Cal China Browning Club Streit Lutie Fitzgerald Hattiesburg Charles Fittgerald Memphis E. E. Rowland Coffeeville David Neilson Mahoney Watson Campbell G. W. Boyett Margaret Ewen Culley Hospital J. S. Hudson Batesville W. A. Henrick Ft. Sill Okla D. H. Bishop Georgetown Texas Dean Crouch Earle, Ark Calvin Wells L. A. Olson Carrollton JE. Hargis Harold Carnathan Tula Colley Hill Novelty Club C. M. Bishop Southwestern University, of Susan Baggett

Oxford Dressmaker Recommends Mayr Remedy

An Oxford dressmaker reports long stomach troubles cured by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after medical relief failed. She credits the remedy with removing catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract. Sold by Chilton & Company with money back guarantee.

Mayr Chilton & Company

Jackson Lawmaker Faces Long Session and School Grant Hikes

Jackson Mississippi February 11 The lawmaker acknowledges letters from citizens and vows careful consideration before voting. The Insane Hospital investigation dominates and about 365 bills have been introduced with only a fraction acted on. Public schools loom as key measures with a school appropriation bill about 100000 dollars higher than last year, reflecting a desire to fund institutions without crippling other work.

Jackson, Miss House of Representatives Senate House

Plow Repairs Urgently Required by Porter Company

Read a Hurry Up Call for You column urging prompt plow repairs. Porter Company advises immediate action to prevent downtime and ensure equipment readiness for upcoming work. Local notice emphasizes scheduling and service slots to minimize delay.

Porter Company

Court Notice Commands Appearance in Lafayette County Chancery

The Lafayette County Chancery Court demands defendants appear on Rule Day April 8 1918 in Oxford Mississippi to plead answer or demur to J A Tankersley assignee N S Morgan petition. The clerk W M Woodward signs the notice dated February 14 1918. An honor roll from Attendal Riverside School notes pupils and a spelling contest with prizes.

A. D Oxford Mississippi N. S. Morgan J. A. Tankersley W. M. Woodward Chancery Court Lafayette County G. A. Woodward Riverside School John Duncan Joe Clara Blaylock Ma Blaylock Carrie Mae Duncan Duncan Myrtle Fuller Maggie Beatrice Houston Birdie Maesell Martha Spence Boyde Spe David Houston

Marriage Licenses Issued This Month

The records show Grover C. Kenney and Rachel Burns were licensed on February 7 1918 and Oscar Tolson and Florence Maggie Dooley on February 13 1918.

Grover C. Kenney Rachel Burns Oscar Tolson Florence Maggie Dooley

Mr. F. Webster Remains Confined With Illness

Mr. F. Webster, who has been ill for several days, continues to be confined to his room.

Mr. F. Webster

Kidney Pills Promised Cure Cited by Oxford Shoemaker

J R Peacock of Oxford testifies kidney pain relief after using Kidney Pills allegedly from Foster Co Buffalo New York. He claims over two years of suffering ended after using three boxes. Circuit Clerk Sid Webster warns voters to register before deadlines this year.

Dean J. R. Peacock Shoemaker St. Oxford la’ Peacock All Dealers Fosters Co Msgrs Buffalo, N. Y Sid

Sam Vick Roles as Ole Miss Diet for Weekend

Sam Vick served as Ole Miss diet for events on Saturday and Sunday, with duties described as assisting with meals and planning.

Sam Vick

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Government Guy Cook B. J. Wiley Rosa Bankhead Tad Yates Auto & Garage CO Jackson State OF Bart Wilson Cash Grocery Swift's Pride Wilson’s Cash Grocery
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