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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
2
A December 23 1917 message reflects Christmas longing from soldiers and families, noting missed home decorations and the sacrifice of service. The text includes a soldier’s note on delays for furloughs due to mumps and a request for home correspondence, ending with a church schedule and revival sermons by Rev. W. B. Strong in Albany, Alabama.
A note from a father in Oxford praising Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for chronic stomach trouble and bloating endured years. He cites two sons in the war and claims the preparation clears intestinal mucus and inflammation. Money refunded. sold by Chilton & Co.
In Water Valley Mississippi on December 31 authorities say the body of a young woman found in a nearby forest is believed to be Mrs Grant who had disappeared about three weeks earlier. A blood clot and pine knot were found near the scene. The body was found by a hunter and buried at Macedonia Cemetery near Pine Valley. Officers are closing in on a suspect in the crime.
President Wilson announced a ban on any further executions of American soldiers for court martial sentences if not approved by General Pershing's forces abroad. The policy aims to halt domestic executions until review or revocation of sentences.
The Veterans of Lafayette County express heartfelt thanks on Thanksgiving Day and praise being remembered. Rev. W. T. Vanhorn of Lewisburg Tennessee will fill the pulpit at South Street Presbyterian Church Sunday January 6 at 11.
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