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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
4
Turnips should be sown this week for pig feed to save corn. Use two pounds per acre, sow every two weeks until April 1 on rich land with good manuring. Early Milan matures in 60 days, Purple Top Strap Leaf in 70 days, with yield up to 150 bushels per acre and high feed value.
San Francisco dated February 25 reports federal authorities believe Fritz Hagerman alias Charles Aisenbach and J W W leaders and their confederates are the gang behind the Sacramento gubernatorial mansion bombing and the alleged munitions conspiracy.
Washington February 25 The treasury Bureau of War Risk Insurance sent a circular stressing the need for high morale among its 2 300 civilian employees. Director William C DeLanoy issued the directive to all staff.
Palm Beach Florida February 25 William J Bryan in an interview declared his belief that America will have national prohibition within two years He said that Germany encounters a greater menace in facing Bolshevik doctrines than she faced from Russian shells.
Penn Yan New York February 25 The fragment notes there was never a cherry tree in George and references a plum tree sighting rather than a hatchet indicating a misquoted or garbled line from a historical speech or memory.
An 1739 diary entry notes Augustin Washington discovering a plum tree cut with a small handsaw by his son George, who then claimed ownership of the deed. The piece, presented by Ormond L. Moore, cites the Journal of Augustin Washington and explains the incident on March 1, 1739.
Former Ambassador James W. Gerard is recovering from nasal sinus surgery believed linked to his exposure at German prison camps during a visit to Europe. He announced the operation's successful completion and his continued recovery in New York.
The United States Shipping Board awards a contract to the San Francisco Shipbuilding Company for a 7500 deadweight ton concrete ship with an estimated cost of 975000. The order represents the board's largest marine construction contract to date.
Dr. F B Linder received a message this morning announcing the death of his nephew John R Wilson at Camp Pike Sunday afternoon. He leaves a wife and a granddaughter of R B Robinson.
J G Pridmore from the Farm Service Bureau in Atlanta urges southern farmers to lift acre yields via better seed beds, suitable seed varieties, and correct fertilizers. He notes soils lack phosphoric acid nitrogen and potash and advises careful purchasing of guaranteed plant food, with 160 to 200 pounds per acre as a baseline for complete fertilizers.
Mrs. R G Hewlet of Lena Mississippi died yesterday morning at age eighty after a period of declining health. She was the widow of Reverend R G Hewlet a well known Baptist minister and leaves six children Reverend J R G Hewlet of Charleston Terrell Hewlet and Roy Hewlet both of Code Ark Mrs Dr Furgerson of Lena Miss Mrs J L Soule of Dakota Miss and Mrs S H Mc Elroy of Burgess Miss. She was a longtime Baptist from Lena and many relatives and friends mourn her passing.
A co operative shipment of sorghum seed weighing 54 000 pounds cleared Oxford station this morning. The car, loaded yesterday, brought a high price of 3 87 per bushel, comparing favorably with prior shipments.
A farmer questions whether American made potash is as good as the German product. A chemist or agricultural authority would affirm that muriate or sulfate of potash is the same to the plant, regardless of origin, as the plant feeds without regard to source.
The article urges farmers to plant corn velvet beans potatoes and vegetables and raise hogs and poultry to feed their families tenants and the armies. It notes store bought foods are costly and highlights high prices as motivation to produce surplus for wartime support.
Washington February 23 The food administration announced that four months of meatless days in the United States saved 140 million pounds of beef. During the period 165 million pounds of beef were exported to the Allies along with 401 million pounds of pork products. The figures accompany a statement on why cattle and sheep growers were not allowed to remove beef mutton and lamb from meatless day rules.
Miss Gladys Barry becomes the new Latin teacher at Oxford High School. She arrives from Laurel this afternoon and will begin work Monday morning, filling the vacancy created by Miss Margie Parks marriage. Dr. 0 Barry is her father and the staff welcomes the capable educator to the Laurelh district school.
A brief item notes Mrs B J sick lat Wiley is reported on the local health page with unclear details and no further context available.
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