Army reading reform in France aims at practical math classes
In France during World War I the American Y M C A organized a class in applied mathematics for 300 doughboys seeking serious reading. B H Morrison, former instructor at Colorado’s Greeley Teachers College, will head the program as textbooks are scarce and will be sourced from the U S A as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
France
B. H. Morrison
States Teachers’ College of
Morricon
Y M C A Plans Candy Fight Against Alcohol Over There
In demobilizing France era, the Y M C A will expand duties beyond war times. It aims to outcompete wine shops by supplying candy and sweets to soldiers to curb alcohol use. Medical experts support sugar as a weapon to reduce drinkers among returning troops.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES OF OXFORD
Local and personal items list residents visiting relatives and returning home. Names include Frank Skipworth Cornelia Kate Mae Cresswell Bob Adams Julian Bramlette Mae Cresswell Tom Stone Corinne Fletchall Ada Pettis Ada Harris Ora Kimzey J N Powers J S Calloway Herndon Bogard house Bowen family Dr Albert Russell Walter McMahon Jr Bryan McMahon and others full of holiday visits and moves in Oxford Mississippi and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McMahon, Jr
Amily
Bryan McM Mahon
Greenville, Miss
Oidays
Russell Couple Depart for Jackson Mississippi Home
Hon and Mrs Lee M Russell left Sunday for Jackson Mississippi where they will reside until next summer establishing their temporary home away from home during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee M. Russell
Jackson, Miss
Frank Matthews
Jonesboro
Ark
Matthews
Families and friends attend Park Branham funeral
A list of relatives and friends from St. Louis Tie Plant West Point and other Mississippi and Arkansas towns attend the funeral services for Park Branham. Many travelers visit relatives over the holidays and announce upcoming moves and address changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Herbert Petzie
St. Louis
Donald Ross
Tie Plant
Lamar Ross
West Point
Miss
Park Branham
Red Cross Thanks Lafayette Juniors for Christmas Box
A December 20 box of Christmas stockings from the Junior Red Cross of Lafayette County Chapter Oxford Mississippi was sent to New Orleans for Gulf Division soldiers. Miss Ella Wright receives a formal acknowledgment from Mrs. A H Gladden Jr praising the pupils and noting a Gulf Division Bulletin article about the distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Red Cross
Lafayette County
Ella Wright
A. R. C. Oxford
Miss Wright
Bureau of Military Relief
Gulf Division
A. H. Gladden, Jr
Bureau of Development
Junior Red Cross Membership Grows Under County Chapter
The Lafayette County Junior Red Cross chapter welcomes Yellow Leaf Pine Flat Caswell New York and Tula schools into its membership bringing total to 865 members and signaling that the work has only begun. Community urged to boost Box Suppers and Pretty Girl Contests for juniors and praise Burgess for successful events ahead of the Christmas Roll Call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
Yellow Leaf
Pine Flat
Caswell
New York
Tula
Junior Red Cross
Burgess
Public Auction of Cavalry and Artillery Horses at Camp Beauregard
The Remount Division of the United States Army announces a public sale at Camp Beauregard Alexandria La on January 14 1919 and continuing until all animals are sold about 1000 head including cavalry and artillery horses draft and pack mules. Most animals are in good condition with little service since purchase and government inspection. A halter is included with each animal. Terms are currency certified or cashier’s check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Beauregard
Alexandria
Bryan urged to lead peace effort in Europe
The author argues W. J. Bryan should travel to Europe to harmonize nations and support Wilson. They claim his stance of peace at any price has cost billions and many American lives, urging Germany to pay for such peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Europe
Wilson
Notice to Creditors in Estate of R D Buford
Letters of administration of the estate of R D Buford deceased were granted to the administratrix Carrie Buford Pope by the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi on November 6 1917. All claimants must probate and register with the Clerk within one year or be barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Buford
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Carrie Buford Pope
Non Resident Notice in Stewart Divorce Case
Ed Stewart must appear in Lafayette County Chancery Court Mississippi on the fourth Monday of May 1919 to plead answer or demur to the divorce bill filed by Ever Lena Stewart. Official seal dated December 30 1918 at Oxford by Clerk W M Woodward with R F Kimmons as solicitor for complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stewart
Ed. Stewart
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
A. D
Ever Lena Stewart
Oxford
W. M. Woodward
R. F. Kimmons
Snowfall Report At Vicksburg City
Ten inches of snow reported in Vicksburg with heavy accumulation. Nearby areas see minimal snowfall while thermometers rise to 20 above in milder locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
For Sale Edison Opera Phonograph and Records
Classified notices offer an Edison Opera phonograph with four dozen Blue Amberol Records and a cabinet. Nearly new, originally about $150. Bargain price $85. Terms possible. Apply to Dr W B McMahon in Oxford Mississippi dated December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
W. B. Mc.Mahon
Oxford
Miss. E
Salesmen Wanted to Solicit Oils and Paints
Advertises Harvey Oil Co in Cleveland Ohio seeking salesmen with salary or commission for lubricating oils greases and paints. Also seeks a four month machine operator printer preferred at $20 weekly with applications to Oxford Eagle. Various livestock and dairy items offered for sale with names and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Oil Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Oxford Eagle
O. SC
G. W. Price
Taken Up Black Mare At Duke Farm
A black mare, about 12 to 14 years old, with a tip on the left ear, weighing between 800 and 1000 pounds, was taken up. Contact L. H. Starnes in Mouth Tippah or Duke Farm before December 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Starnes
Duke Farm
Lot For Sale On Second North Street In Oxford
Oxford Eagle notes a desirable residence lot 110 by 371 feet on Second North Street for sale, with inquiry address. Also reports local moves and residents Mr and Mrs James Morris relocating to Oxford, and Mr Joe Smith returning to Pascagoula to resume ship work duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second North Street
Oxford Eagle
James Morris
Birmingham
Ala
Oxford
A. B. Morris
Joe Smith
Pascagoula
Poultry Remedy Promise at Carter's Drug Store
A local ad promotes B. A. Thomas' Poultry Remedy to keep hens healthy and boost egg production. The seller guarantees a refund if not satisfied and notes the product is sold at Carter's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Thomas
Carter's Drug Store
Ady
Soldier's Right to Wear Uniform After Discharge
A historical note on federal limits for civilians wearing military uniforms. Officers may wear at ceremonies after discharge. enlisted personnel may wear within three months from discharge, from the place of discharge to home. The War Department has broadly allowed post discharge wear within this window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Doughboys
United States
Y. MC. A
Charles A. Whittle
Boll Improvement Committee
Atlante
South
Cottom
Frank Skipworth
Clarksdale, Miss
Cornelia
Kate Skipworth
Miss Mae Cresswell
Greenville
Mrs
G. M. Cresswell
Bob Adams
New Albany
Mr. Adams
Julian Bramlette
Little Laughters
M.S. C
Misses Bramlette
T. D. Chilton
Camp Wadsworth
Spertenburg, S. C
J. N. Powers
Twentieth Century Book Club
Corinne Fletchall
Paris
A. F. Calloway
Fair View
Tom Stone
Memphis
Sam Butler
Butler Springs
Mrs. J. S. Calloway
Mrs. J. Harris
Carmen Calloway
F'Siday
Ada Pettis
College Hill
Ada Harris
Depot Street
Ora Kimzey
Water Valley
Irmah Nacks
B. B. Russell
Mr. Bowen
Carey, Ark
Albert Russell
I. C. R. R. Company
Mr. O. D. Morgan
Mr. Abner Delbridge
Walter Dooley
Abner Delbridge
Mrs. Relbue Price
Jonesboro, Ark
T. H. Somerville
Martha Baird
Carrollton
Addie Louise Baird
Holly Springs
Broadus Hargis
Annie Laurie
Camp McLellan
Hargis
W. S. Hargis
Blanche Somerville
Kosciusko, Miss
Linden Avenue
Tenn
Gayle Crawford
Malone, Miss
Sheffiield
Auber J. Wilds
Jackson
Miss Levy
Memphis, Tenn
Florrie Friedman
Marshall
Louise
Georgia Duncan
Ruleville
Arthur Hargis
Lake Charles
H. T. Smith
Ruth
Sardis
Axminster
Brussels
Uaford Furniture Company
United States Army
Bryan
Lena Stewart
Compit
Eagle Office
W. J. Hogan
D. M. Meeks
Tomlinson’s Jewelry Store
L. E. Oldham
Rowland Drug Co
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