Local notes from Oxford area social and business movements
Personal visits and travels populate Oxford society as Miss Bertha Sanders visits Paris and Irene Morris recovers from measles. Townsfolk plan gatherings, dances, and chapel events while residents attend trips to St Louis, Memphis, San Antonio, and Natchez. An inmate’s death closes county Poor House records as local families host and visit across Mississippi towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Sanders
Paris
J. H. Morris
Irene Morris
C. E. Sisk
Oxford
St. Louis
Gathright
Tecopola
State Grand Lodge of Free Masons
Natchez
B. J. Wiley
J. B. Brown
Memphis
Daisy Plant
Nona Wallace
Wilma
San Antonio
Tex
A. S. Hodson
James Kyle
Camp Travis
Texas
J. C. Kincannon
Potts, Crowell & Gifford
W. S. Galladay
J. W. Wade
Little Rock
F. Webster
R. G. Craig
New Albany
Hugh Wiley
Jno. Buffaloe
Holly Springs
E. D. Brady
Payne White
Toccopola
S. M. Parham
Lafayette Springs
G. W. Whitehead
Geo. Hall
C. A. Hall
J. Morris
E. D. Crouche
Calomel warnings and Dodson Liver Tone ad reality
An advertisement denounces calomel as dangerous and urges Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative. The page also notes a long list of local notices and social updates, including visits, travel, and minor incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Adv
Two pie crust secrets and a Cottolene comparison
Practical pie crust hints from a cook praising Cottolene for tender flaky crust. Tips include cutting shortening into flour with knives and keeping ingredients cold, plus a reduced amount of Cottolene versus butter. A sample recipe follows with flour, baking powder, salt, and ice water.
Call for Registrants to Camp Pike Move Started
Jackson Mississippi February 19 orders to local exemption boards urge rapid dispatch of remaining first draft quotas to Camp Pike. Quarantine lifted and movement to begin next week with white and negro registrants. Washington County to send 157 on next Thursday. county quotas range 30 to 200 based on size. Registrants drawn from lists of those medically examined and certified for service. Local boards continue preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Adjt
Seales
Camp Pike
Mississippi
Washington County
Draft classification duties and local observer role
The text outlines the classification work and the second draft process, stressing the local duty to monitor and report drafted registrants who conceal their status or are unaware of their eligibility, and to report to the adjutant for all such cases. It emphasizes vigilance and proper reporting procedures.
Community Notes Mention Local Residents Visitor Arrival
The article records Mr. Howard Winter of Desf Ws visiting on Sunday and Rev. Mr. Johnson fulfilling his appointment at New Prospect while in town. It notes Mr. L. M. Poland has business, and mentions concerns over measles outbreak affecting several schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Wing
Greenville
Ids Francis Oliver
Columbus
John Oliver
Eagle Pass
Texas
Wing
Robert Suttan
Walters
Ohlo
C. O. Hinton
Wiggins
Clarence Liveley
Bem Price
Memphis
Earle Moore
C. C. Longest
Delta
Mr. Elben
Princeton
Ben
Cecil Moore
Kathleen Daniels
McComb
City
Fee
Somerville
Paris
Tenn
Vassar Somerville
Arthur Crawford
Walter Sullivan
Helen Trigg
Eastern Makers
Howard Winter
Desf Ws
Sunda
Johnson
New Prospect
M. H. Johnson
L. M
Poland
Coun
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Oscar Hall
Margaret Ewen
Culley Hospital
College Hill
Teo. Klein
Mr. Clark
Agricultural High School
Sallie Rayburn
Blackwater
Ella Gordon
US. D.C
W. A. Ayers
Carthage
Baxter Sloss
Mesdames
Roy Hulbert
Billie
Brooks
Wyne, Ark
Calvin Wells
J. S. Hudson
Jim Kyle
Levingston
Hughes
Autrey Barrey
Barry
Depot Street
Olive Webster
Harvey Kimmons
Water Valley
Hom. R.L. Mimmons
W. E. Green
Relbue Price
Walker
Pontotoc
Leavel House
Unversity
Shaw
Phillips
Charlie Long
Tupelo
J.C. Kincannon
Auber Wiles
Clinton
Lex Ramey
John Philips
Or.wood
Iowa Parks
D. E. Holcomb
P. T. Gamble
Jewell
W. A. Joyce
Yazoo City
Veror Berryhill
Antlers
Abe
Sheri
Philadelphia
U. S. Marshall
Eagle
Elliott Lumber Co
G. W. Boyette
Lake Street
Beit
Messrs
Cleveland and
Baskin Gamble
Arthur Clark
Moscow
Mamie Pitts
McEwen
Tclke
Singer
Crouche
Guy Cook
Che
Lee M.russell
Tad
Yates Auto & Garage
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