Community Notes From Mt Zion Far East Holidays
Mr George Childress and Stanley Clark of Camp Jackson spent the holidays with homefolks. Miss Carmen Calloway of Grenads College visited her parents. Mrs Lowe Shelton, longtime county resident, was buried here Sunday as friends and relatives attended. Rev W L Hargis of Oxford conducted the funeral. Hickman Bairds infant child is seriously ill with pneumonia. Miss Leni Mai Calloway of Tyre visited Mrs J S Calloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Childress
Stanley Clark
Camp Jackson
Carmen Calloway
Grenads College
Susie Dale Calloway
Fair View
Lowe Shelton
Our County
W. L. Hargis
Oxford
Hickman Baird
Leni Mai Calloway
Tyre
J. S. Calloway
Pushing a Retail Business
Advice on combining salesmanship and advertising to improve store performance. Emphasizes continual learning, studying others, and applying proven methods. Highlights Edison and the value of leveraging external knowledge for faster mastery. Continuous effort is required to stay ahead.
Local and Personal Newsmente Reflections in Transit
Local and personal notes list residents and visitors returning home after holidays. Many names and towns appear, including Miss Salli Houston and Mrs. Gates improving from a sprain as communities share travel, schooling, and social updates across Oxford and surrounding Mississippi towns.
Calomel Today Lost To Dodson’s Liver Tone Ad
Dodson’s Liver Tone offers a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel claiming it cures biliousness without causing cramps, nausea, or salivation. The ad warns calomel risks including sickness and “mercury” effects and promises quick liver relief and improved energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Besses
Calloway Family Holiday Visit Notables Listed
At Fair View Mr and Mrs A F Calloway hosted holiday guests including Mrs B McLarty of Oxford Miss Leni Mai Calloway of Tyre and Mr Robert Calloway of Memphis Other visitors were Mrs Fount Scott and her sons of Coffeeville Miss Carmen and Susie Dale Calloway of Mt Zion The Delbridge family and Mrs Lobrano of New Orleans joined Mr A C Ledbetter of Shaw for holiday time with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Calloway
Fair View
B. McLarty
Oxford
Leni Mai Calloway
Tyre
Robert Calloway
Memphis
Lafayette County Agent Acknowledges 1917 Efforts
L A Olson county agent reports return to duties after two months illness. He commends Lafayette County residents for their support in demonstration work and hospital care during 1917. He calls for continued cooperation to lead in defense and prosperity in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
L. A. Olson
Jones enters Second District race for Congress
New Albany Mississippi January 1 Hon G L Jones of New Albany announces entry in the Second Congressional District race He will campaign vigorously visiting all parts of the district He has practiced law about 30 years and is regarded as one of the district's best speakers Ballard Snow Liniment ad follows noting use for back ache with prices 25c 50c and 1 00 sold by A H Kendel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edison
Edison
New Albany
Miss
G. L. Jones
Ballard
A. H. Kendel
Adv
Governor Bilbo Prepares Budget Message in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi December 31 Gov Bilbo spends two days gathering data for the state budget to be presented to the Legislature next Tuesday. He and Private Secretary Buck set up temporary headquarters in the executive mansion library to compile the official message and recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Bilbo
Capitol
Buck
Executive Mansion
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by Oxford Grocer
Public testimonial from P. B. Farr, grocer of North Street, says Doan's Kidney Pills have given satisfactory results for him and his family. The endorsement asserts continued high opinion since last recommending them. Sold at all dealers. FosterMilburn Co. makers Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Oxford
P. B. Farr
Grocer
North St
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Migrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
Canton Oil Mill Burned in Canton Mississippi
A Canton Mississippi fire destroyed the Canton Oil Mill and caused about 200000 dollars in damage. The blaze also consumed 1500 tons of cotton seed 200 tons of cotton seed meal 100 tons of hulls and 140 bales of linter. The origin of the flames remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton, Miss
Canton
Use Ballard's Snow Liniment for Cold Weather Wounds
An old advice note urges treating any minor flesh wound promptly in cold weather with Ballard's Snow Liniment to speed healing and reduce bandage annoyance. The ad notes prices 25c 50c and 1.00 and lists A. H. Kendel as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
A. H. Kendel
Adv
Treasure and Trinket Fund Campaign in Oxford
Ladies from Oxford women’s organizations meet at Mrs. J S Hudson’s home to organize a treasure and trinket fund for aviators and hospital care. Mrs. Christopher Longest chairs, Duke Kimbrough is custodian, with sub committees planning immediate efforts. Donors are asked to gather silver gold and jewelry. items to be sent melted and sold to support air crews. January 11 is set for town and university collection day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
J. S. Hudson
Christopher Longest
Duke Kimbrough
Ella McGuire
Neilson
Holiday visits and social notes from the town
Miss Katherine Anderson spent the holidays at home. Miss Sarah Hannah Tankersley of Oxford visited her grandmother Mrs Banks. Mr Bennie Hussey spent Xmas with his parents here. Miss Katherine Good away teaching spent the holidays here with her parents. Mr Willard Samuels of Blytheville Ark spent Christmas here with his mother. Mr John Good of Memphis spent the holidays here with relatives. Mrs Haggie Graham visited her sister Mrs Ferrell at Woodleigh last week. Miss Willard Hopper of Grenada attended the minstrel for the Baptist Church. Dr Brooks Good of Columbus visited relatives here last week. Mrs Samuels and family visited her son Lester at Tyre during the holidays. Mrs Wallace Shaw and daughter Miss Bessie of College Hill spent Wednesday here with Mrs Creed Wilkins. Misses Swasee and Polly Green spent the holidays here with their grandmother Mrs Woolridge. Mrs J W Woods and little daughter of Marianna are guests of Mrs Woolridge. Misses Mary and Sue Miller of Waterford spent Sunday here with Mrs Tom Banks. Mrs Mal Anderson entertained her Sunday School Class last Friday evening with games and refreshments.
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M. G. McGuire
Yazoo City
May McGuire
Ruleville
Mattie
Nell Kimmon
Carrollton
Jackson
Frank Lawshee
Greenwood
Leland Hume
West Point
Eugene Hays McGuire
Sarah Hannah Tankersley
Abbeville
Irene Holloway
Atlanta
E. O. Davidson
Fred Wright
Dewey Linder
R. M. Dunn
Greenville
Wright
Vanderbilt
Landrum Leavell
New Orleans
Neice
Corrie
Houston
Texas
R. M. Leavell
J. B. Leavell
Hugh Wallace
Memphis
Nona Wallace
Geo. Keys
May Creswell
Washington County
Mollie West
Myrtle
Mrs. Gates
C. A. McCharen
Charlie
W. W. Robinson
University of Virginia
Oxford
Gladys Lawshee
Pearl Leavell
Gladys Short
Emma Belle Woodward
Ivy Corrine Majors
Blue Mountain
Matthews
Philadelphia
Lucy Campbell
University
Donald F. McLeod
Octa
Alpha Kendel
Annie Lundie
Juliette
Mary Louise Pegues
Myrtle Smith
Myrtle Ramey
Louise Wooten
Frank Tate Harvey
Winona
Lucy Duncan
Como
Carmen Calloway
Tuestor Grenada College
Katherine Anderson
Banks
Bennie Hussey
Katherine Good
Willard Samuels
Blythesville
Ark
John Good
Haggie Graham
Ferrell
Woodleigh
Willard Hopper
Grenada College
The
Baptist Church
Brooks Good
Columbus
Samuels
Lester
Tyre
Wallace Shaw
Bessie
College Hill
Creed Wilkins
Swasee
Polly Green
Woolridge
J. W. Woods
Little Daught
Marianna
Oolridge
Mary
Sue Miller
Waterford
Tom Banks
Mal Anderson
Notice to Farmers on Jan 9 and Jan 19 Shipments
Farmers advised of corn shipment on Wednesday January 9 and offered 1.40 per 72 pound bushel with aim to beat price. Hog and cattle shipments set for Saturday January 19 with hogs 175 pounds and up. Contact phone 46 or County Agent L A Olson for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Olson
Sheep and Dogs Clash in Community Commentary
The Commercial Appeal contrasts sheep and dogs in a debate about value and utility. It notes sheep provide wool and meat while dogs offer no wool, suggesting dogs and sheep cannot coexist peacefully in the same community.
Lafayette County Farm Loan Association Meeting Notice
A meeting of Lafayette County Farm Loan Association is called for next Tuesday January 8th at one o'clock at the Court House. By A E Russell President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County Farm Loan Assoociation
Court House
A. E. Russell
BORO ZONE Antiseptic Healing Agent Ad
Surgeons emphasize first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds. Borozone, ideal antiseptic and healing agent for man or beast, promises immediate healing with prompt application. Prices 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50. Sold by A. H. Kendel.
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A. H. Kendel
Adv
Liver stimulant HERBINE offered by A. H. Kendel
An advertisement promotes HERBINE as an effective liver stimulant that purifies the bowels strengthens digestion and restores strength vigor and cheerful spirits. It lists a price of 60 cents and notes sale by A. H. Kendel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Kendel
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Mrs. Wade Webster
Birmingham
Ala
Salli Houston
Gladys Barry
Laurel
Mary Maxwell Hathorn
Crowley
Ruth Hathorr
Ruben Boyett
Sumner
Thei
C. J. Lawhorn
Clarksdale
Lee Jackson
Russellville
Franklin County
Congress
Treasure and Trinket Fund
Your
OLD Reliable Co
Tional Bank
Aes
W. R. Bradberry
Holly Springs
A. V. Hiler
Hiler’s Garage
D. W. Holmes
Co. C
U. S. Arm
Hatti
Pensissippi
Iain Fowler
Shr
Red Cross
T. A. Leddin
Ohio River
Gregg Shorthan
United States
Memphis Business College
Memphis, Tenn
J. T. Thomas
Boone & Aventue
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