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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
2
Public notice outlines subscription options for one six and three months in advance with outside U S pricing. All payments due in advance and no free copies or paper credits offered.
The Oxford Eagle reiterates opposition to the commission form of government and urges a change, arguing the current system over six years has failed and that democracy declines when people cannot rule. The paper denies any aim to hurt individuals and emphasizes a desire for municipal reform.
Lafayette county forms the first county farm bureau unit in the state, following two December meetings in the county courthouse. Officers include Dr. W. D. Hedleston as president and O. F. Turner as county agent, with participants from Lafayette and nearby counties, and hopes for at least 5 percent of solvent farmer stockholders by January first.
Changes at the Federal building include Maxwell resigning as clerk and C E Sisk replacing him in the court. Mayor Temple resigns the Oxford mayorship to become U S deputy marshal. Both men are described as well equipped and qualified for their new posts and welcomed by many friends.
An 1921 newspaper ad promotes White's Cream Vermifuge to expel worms in children without harm, priced at 35 cents and sold by A H Kendell. A Cotton Conference plan urges restricting cotton cultivation to one third of arable land and a 50 percent production reduction is deemed essential for 1921. Office of U. S. District Rev.
Notice details a tax sale of Oscar Palmer property in Lafayette County to satisfy 1920 taxes totaling 1922.15. It states sale at Oxford courthouse on February 7, 1921, and identifies the property and witnesses. Also announces January 21, 1921 special election in Oxford to elect a Mayor for the unexpired term.
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