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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1919
Page
2
Candidate Prof H T Smith announces his bid for county superintendent of education. He highlights past initiatives improving schools, field day, county graduation, six month terms, funded facilities, and clubs fostering agriculture. He plans summer meetings and picnics to present his platform to voters.
Miss Helen Trigg of Valiant Oklahoma and Miss Dorothy Andrews of Helena Arkansas visit Miss Trigg s aunts Eugenia and Helen Trigg. Cliva Walker leaves for Farle Arkansas for a new job. Mrs. Clarence Sivley of Memphis Tennessee visits her aunt Mrs Benn Price. Mrs James Bell hears from Capt A B Boyd who landed in New York. Mrs Duke Kimbrough also hears of her husband s safe arrival in New York. Elizabeth Blount visits cousin Elizabeth Bell. Lula Tunison poultry specialist works with Mrs Luella Ramsey on Poultry Club efforts. Lt McKay from A M College aids Home Gardens project in Lafayette county. Mrs Luella Ramsey spends two weeks at A M College for Home Demonstration work. Hon A Olson of Elliott Mississippi Corporal Alpheld Hjalmar Nordale of Fairbanks Alaska and William Liddell of Bowling Green Kentucky visit L A Olson and family last week.
J S Price of the Redpath Bureau based in Birmingham Alabama has pitched a Chautauqua for Kosciusko next summer. He reports growing local support and an assured program though a specific date in June has yet to be set. The Kosciusko Herald notes other towns already host Price’s company and enjoy strong turnout and lasting interest.
J H Morris, Salesman and Collector, advertises sewing machine oil needles and repairs for all kinds of sewing machines at his store. Oct 17.
A brief public notice urges readers to begin the year by subscribing to The Eagle newspaper. It highlights ongoing subscription options and contact details for sign-ups through the newsroom.
The Senior Dances at Gordon Hall and the library drew large crowds from Friday to Saturday with Stewart's Orchestra of Memphis providing exceptional music. Grand March featured 48 couples led by Elizabeth McDonald and Harry Farmer. many guests arrived from Mississippi and nearby states, including Ole Miss grads recently discharged from the army.
A patent process yields flawless pipes that both first time and long time smokers praise for ease and delight, with claims that P. A. cannot bite or pare and the line remains appealing throughout.
Lieut. Gov. L. M. Russell opened his bid for governor with a courthouse address to a large crowd in Ackerman on February 13. He outlined his record as legislator, lieutenant governor and acting governor before departing for Winston County and southern areas.
Montgomery officials report Bill Wilson of Blount County is set to receive $3500 from Alabama for services to the state after his life sentence for murder. His wife reappeared at his home three years into his imprisonment, prompting legislative action. The Senate approved the relief bill with one dissenting vote pending governor and clerical approvals.
A new shipment of sewing machines has arrived at the Oxford meat market located on the southwest corner of the Square. Prices are advertised as right, and customers are urged to call at phone 31 for details.
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