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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1919

Page

4

Frances Sons Win Ungyinc Glory

No other nation has spilled its blood more freely that democracy might live than France. Her sons have sacrificed more of blood and of treasure than those of any other nation. The world owes France a debt of gratitude for a remedy for stomach and intestinal disorders. Mayr's Wonderful Remedy imported and sold in America by Geo. H. Mayr. One dose will convince or money refunded. Sold by Chilton & Co. and druggists everywhere.

France America Mayr Geo. H. Mayr Chicago Chilton & Co

Local Social Notes From Abbeville

Mesdames Kate Good and J M Wilson of Water Valley visit Abbeville relatives. Homer and Willard Samuels of Muscle Shoals stay with their mother. Katherine God spends the weekend with her parents. Mrs J L York of Coffeeville visits. Mrs Wallace Shaw of College Hill visits family. Curtis Davis of A H B guest of sister Mrs John Duncan. Polly and Laware Green of I L & C visit aunt Mrs Woolridge. Eulah Lewis of Eldorado Ark visits her parents. Mrs Janie Hussey and her son of Memphis visit Mrs Woolridge.

Mesdames Kate Good J. 3. Wilson Wate Vailey Messrs Homer Willard Samuels Muscle Shoals Katherine God J. L. York Coffeeville Wallace Shaw College Hill Wilkins Bessie Shaw Curtis Davis John Duncan Polly Laware Green I. 1 Mrs Woolridge Eulah Lewis Eldorado Ark Janie Hussey Little Son Memphis

Bible Study Circle Forms in Fair View Area

A Bible Study Circle meets Sundays at 2:30 pm near Fair View. On February 23 the group will study Matthew chapter four with Mrs. John Evans. Families invited to join and plan lawn gatherings when spring arrives.

Fair View Matthew John Evans A. F. Calloway

Move the Clock Forward One Hour March 30

The article announces daylight saving time beginning March 30 with clocks advanced one hour nationwide. It highlights benefits for workers in stores offices and factories and notes praise for the plan.

115 Style Singer machine on display

A salesman invites customers to view the 115 Style Singer sewing machine in the market show window at the southwest corner square with phone contact 31. J. H. Morris.

Southwest Corner Square

The First Kiss and Its Mysterious Taste

A column recalls conflicting takes on the first kiss with humorous exaggeration. A likely female reader compares a kiss to roses and honey while critics mock the idea of any taste, citing fanciful imagery and playful sarcasm about Cupid, ambrosia, and ice-box quotes.

Marcel

Newspaper advocates charging candidates for political ads

An意见 editorial from Kosciusko Herald and Winona Times urges state campaign advertising to cost one cent per word. It blames free ads for political faction bias and calls for a clear separation of news and advertising and fees for content supporting candidates.

Kosciusko Herald Herald Mississippi Winona iTmes

Legal notice from L. E. Oldham attorney

A brief legal notice states Liberty Bonds may be purchased at the highest cash price if circumstances require and is signed by attorney L. E. Oldham dated February 13.

L. E. Oldham

Substitute for Calomel Dodson’s Liver Tone Gains Popularity

Calomel sales fall as Dodson’s Liver Tone moves in. Local druggists guarantee the vegetable remedy, claiming it safely relieves liver sluggishness and constipation with no aftereffects. A large bottle costs only a few cents and money is refunded if it fails to help.

Dodson Adv

Canton Installs Meters for Municipal Water Patrons

Newton Record notes Canton fixes minimum water charge at 50 cents a month but patrons pay 1.25 dollars. Oxford sets minimum at 1.50 dollars. The paper asks readers to do some quick figures.

Canton Oxford

Community News From Yellow Leaf After War End

The Yellow Leaf column reports renewed health and economic optimism after the war and flu, notes Mrs. Byron Ragland and Miss Viva Wooton improving, and mentions local students and the Junior Red Cross thriving. It laments the death of Mrs. George Wims of Denmark and extends condolences as the remains lie in Yellow Leaf cemetery.

Byron Ragland Viva Wooton Altus Grace Jones Oxford Tom Jones Tipton Hale George Wims Denmark Yellow Leaf

Duty and Theirs Inspire Homefront Resolve

A World War I wartime sentiment stresses duty over sacrifice as veterans returning from France without limbs or sight are contrasted with others who served. The message honors all who answered the call and urges continued support for the war effort and liberty loan bonds.

France

Father and Son Banquet of Hi Y Club Set for Feb 25

The Hi Y Club hosts a Tuesday evening Father and Son Banquet to foster closer fellowship among members and to allow fathers to view the organization’s plans.

Hi Y Club

The Last Liberty Loan Victory Campaign

The Victory Loan is due in April and marks the last Liberty Loan drive. It notes the effort will continue for 1,000,000 Americans serving in France and urges public support.

France

Beasley Appointed to State Pardons Board

Governor Bilbo named Joseph Beasley of Blue Springs to fill the vacancy on the State Board of Pardons, succeeding Thomas Lilly who resigned to become a prison farm sergeant. The move comes as the current administration nears its end, likely increasing workload for the board before further sessions.

Board OF Pardons Jos Beasley Thos. Lilly Bilbo Joseph Beasley Blue Springs State Board of Pardons Thomas Lilly

Governor Bilbo backs clemency board after three-year drive

The final year of his term sees more clemency appeals than the prior three years, and Governor Bilbo, pleased with the Board of Pardons, urged its creation to free the executive from time consuming duties. He said he aimed to transfer mercy duties away from the governor to use time more productively.

Board of Pardons Bilbo

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Frances Sons Abbeville J. H. Morris J. E. Pegues West Side Square Miss Yellow Leaf News Oxford. Furniture Company Featuring Charlotte Walker William Fox R. A. Walsh Lyric Theatre Attorney-at- Law Rowland Drug Co J. L. Bates Attorney AT Law Lafayette Neilson’s
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