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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
3
The passage stresses a townwide cooperative ethic where merchants farmers and residents collaborate to improve living conditions amusements and personal freedom. It outlines guidelines for fostering community spirit and shared civic effort.
A civic appeal urges farmers to cooperate with railroads and buy locally to keep adjacent towns thriving. It warns against anti business campaigns and stresses advertising, mutual aid, and lively commerce to attract visitors and support prosperity. Get together to show support in The Eagle.
The article notes the re election of Mr John Falkner as Senate clerk. He had held the post for four years with credit and distinction and was again chosen to succeed himself as the official clerk.
Judge W W Venable of Meridian won the fifth district congressional seat defeating rivals in a contest shaped by views on national preparedness. Opponent W H Joyner argued against large military spending while other candidates included J R Byrd and Dobbs Ellis and Watson.
An old advertises Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for throat and chest troubles. It claims Pine tar antiseptic honey soothing properties to loosen phlegm, destroy germs and heal irritation, urging readers to insist on the product.
The neighborhood reports many residents improving and returning from holidays or travels. Miss Steijla Cannon came home Monday from time with relatives, Miss Ora Harmon returned to school after holidays with her parents, and J K Hartley moved away. Bunyan Hartley did a business trip to Oxford. Mrs J L Reed and children visited Mr and Mrs J L Cook at Harmontown. Mr Lyman Brown of Memphis visited relatives, and Brack Howell was in the area Sunday.
On December 16 J. R. Crow left a purse with about 390 dollars and checks totaling around 117.0 at the First National Bank. He forgot it on the desk and returned to find it missing, with no trace found. The bank handles hundreds daily, making recovery uncertain.
The ad promotes Po De Lax as a quick relief for liver illness symptoms like dizziness biliousness and constipation. It claims the product discharges poison from the system and helps the stomach, urging readers to buy at druggists.
A note explains appetite signals and says a healthy appetite requires stomach cleaning and stimulation. It links loss of appetite to unhealthy stomach action and emphasizes normal eating as a sign of digestive health.
Tonic Digestive is sold here for relief and guaranteed to work. Sold only by Kendel's Drug Store for $1.00. Adv. Kendel's Drug Store.
Atlanta special reports on farm conditions urging Southerners to stop growing cotton as a cash crop and instead produce their own food and grain. The piece argues the habit leads to credit dependence and personal financial risk, praising self sufficiency for wealth and stability.
Card of thanks from Mrs. A. C. McElreath and children for the kindness shown during illness and death of their husband and father. May God’s richest blessings rest upon you all in our prayers.
December 11 1915 death of G T Newell honored by Toe Copola Lodge No 310 A F and A Masons. They praise his devotion, offer sympathy to family, request minutes and newspaper print, and send copies to the widow.
The committee on resolutions reports the death of Worshipful Master Bro G F Cook and notes his life aligned with the Order's moral truths. It extends sincere sympathy to his widow and family, and requests publication in the county paper.
Notice states that W. L. Goodwin announces the firm Goodwin & Walker Bros. of Taylor will have collectors take all debts due and assume all liabilities as of January 5, 1916. The filing identifies the assignment of obligations and responsibilities to the successor.
On this day the interest of W L Goodwin in Goodwin and Walker Bros was purchased. The new owners assume all liabilities and collect all debts owed to the firm. L E Wates J E Wates W L Watess sign.
Oxford Mississippi moves to refund outstanding bonds by issuing seven thousand five hundred dollars of new bonds bearing 6 percent interest. The measure, approved by the city council, calls for a February 1916 vote among qualified voters to authorize the refunding plan and set bond terms dated January 1, 1916, with semiannual interest payments and a final January 1916 maturity.
A promotional notice offers one third off all ladies suits. Prices listed include $17.50 Bishege suits now $11.65 and $15.00 velvet or cloth suits reduced to $10.00. Sale titled On The Leaps.
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