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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
4
The Mississippian prints a satire on the Oxford Eagle oil tale. It jokes about oil oozing from streets and suggests using a straw and derrick to test the leak. An oil expert calls it vegetable oil and the mockery invites the editor to test the spot himself.
An editorial from the Belzoni Banner praises Dennis Murphree of Calhoun County as a capable, trustworthy contender likely to run for Lieutenant Governor. The piece lauds his integrity, intellect, and public service, suggesting he would adorn the office if nominated.
A confusing note references an individual named Paige and a failed attempt to link with another person described as a thief. The brief suggests an incident involving an attempted liaison and a theft accusation, with limited readable details.
An unsigned editorial advocates political awakening and reduced control by a few, urging the common people to think independently, defend free press and speech, and oppose leaders who misdirect national affairs. It cites La Follette, deflation, and warns of an eroding democracy, ending with an advertisement for Tanlac and Rowland Drug Co.
A Pittsburgh area notice invites readers to subscribe to the News-Scimeter via Eugene C. Price at the Eagle Office or by mail. It promises nightly delivery after trains, with 15 cents weekly and 60 cents monthly rates. It notes extra copies, and urges subscribers to renew for reliable nightly delivery.
A light verse about Hill who loved Jill but laments she cannot cook. He vows to seek a skilled girl with skillets to show culinary prowess. A separate quip from Tom Lundie suggests Hell is where one ends after earthly pleasures.
Two men in Virginia are reportedly trapped in a mine chamber kept at 70 degrees with a two inch shaft supplying air food drink and light. They say they are not worried and may be rescued weeks later. A lighthearted note contrasts such comforts with common hardships and a reader offers a mascot toy ball.
The Board orders a special election in Lafayette County to fill a vacancy. The election will be on March 11, 1922. At least ten days’ notice must be given as required by Meimmingway’s Code. A. M. Hall signs the notice on February 11, 1922.
Public notice issued that on October 22 1921 an administrator was appointed by the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi for Noah Graves Burt deceased. Creditors must probate and register claims within six months. Witness February 9 1922. 8S R Whitten Jr administrator. Livley Rhodes solicitor Jackson MS Feb 9 16 23 Mar 2.
Pursuant to a Deed of Trust by J H Butord and Bell his wife to Guaranty Bank Trust Co of Oxford Mississippi the trustee Douglas will sell at public auction to the highest bidder within lawful hours in front of the south door of the Lafayette County Court House in Oxford on March 6 1922 the south wall of the NW quarter of Section 15 Township 8 Range 4 West containing 40 acres more or less and two mares a black mare Mack about 100 years old and a bay mare Glenneil about 7 years old with the increase of the mare to secure the debt. Title believed good but trustee only conveys such title as vested. Witnessed this 8th day of January 5S. DOUGLAS Trustee Feb 9 16 23.
Notice announces a special election on March 4 1977 in Lafayette County Mississippi to approve a bond issue up to fourteen thousand five hundred dollars for building an annex to the Taylor Consolidated School. The project includes water, sewer, seating, equipment, and debt service, per district plans and a committee chosen at district mass meetings. The district covers multiple sections and townships in the area.
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