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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
2
Notice of the consolidation of Lafayette County Press and Oxford Eagle at Oxford Mississippi dated August 24 1916. Includes mailing info second class matter and subscription advertising rates for display classified and obituary notices with charges and advance payment terms.
The author recalls an incident from forty five years ago with a straw and cotton rolls that sparked smoke and a lesson in home spinning. They argue high prices may push finishing cotton and woolen goods back to the home, restoring crafts like carding spinning and weaving.
The La Fayette County Board of Supervisors refuse to publish proceedings in the Oxford Eagle without charge, arguing news should be printed free. The Eagle stands firm, saying newspapers sell space like merchants sell goods and lawyers sell advice, and that contracts should be awarded to the lowest and best bidder.
The Lafayette County supervisors are urged to study advertising value, not just pick any county newspaper. A single paper with limited circulation is a poorer medium than a larger-circulation outlet, and officials should compare facts to find the lowest and best bidder. The piece calls for an educational effort to improve local purchasing decisions.
A long wartime letter describes gossip and hearsay about a coming end to the war. It then shifts to a heartfelt message from a soldier in France to a girl left behind. He pledges loyalty, urges patience, and promises to return if fate allows, or meet in the Golden Gate if not.
Public notice urges citizens to pay all legally required taxes for 1916 and 1917 by February 1 1917 to be eligible to vote. It stresses poll taxes and other assessments and calls for immediate action to maintain good standing.
An advertisement from Carter's Drug Store touts B. A. Thomas' Stock Remedy as a winter milk booster. It asserts the product provides concentrated ingredients found in green feed to increase both quantity and quality of cow milk using the same feed.
In a terse exchange Jack Jester refuses an invitation to share a meal with the newlyweds. He cites an aversion to manual labor and asks a pointed question about whether her first attempt is involved.
A cablegram from Dr. D. Farley reports his son arrived safely in France on the Thursday after Christmas. He is First Lieutenant in the Medical Corps U S A and his home community rejoices at the news. An advertisement promotes BOROZONE antiseptic for wounds with prices from 26c to $1.50 sold by A. H. Kendel.
Advertisement urges young men and women to train for government or private office work as war demands rise. Notes Draughon College Nashville recruits, offers training by mail, promises $1000–$1200 annual starts, and contracts for placement with government, banks, or mercantile firms.
A humorous exchange shows an Irishman telling a feed dealer to send three bales of hay and a bag of oats for the horse. The dealer asks who for and the Irishman insists the order is for the horse.
All persons having claims against the estate of R D Buford deceased are notified to probate and register with the Chancery Clerk of Lafayette County Mississippi. Claims must be probated within one year from the date to avoid bar. Witness my signature January 3 1918 Carrie Buford Pope Administratrix.
Notice of sale under a deed of trust in Lafayette County Mississippi to sell cash only at the courthouse south door in Oxford on February 4 1918. Described property includes portions of Section 14 Township 9 Range 3 West totaling 389 acres plus a mill and gin outfit. Trustee J B Roach signs January 7 1918 with court records cited and a note that title transfers only to vested interests.
Trustee J B Roach sells at the south door of the Court House in Oxford Mississippi the south half of certain lots in the City of Oxford County Lafayette described as lots 68 and 53 near College Hill Street. The sale occurs during lawful hours and transfers only the title vested in Roach with the aim to satisfy a trust obligation for Ann W Longest dated 1918.
Substituted Trustee H. A. Moore announces foreclosure of the deed of trust by A. J. and N. H. Conner in Lafayette County Mississippi. The property described as the South East Quarter of Section 4 Township 8 Range West will be sold for cash to the highest bidder in front of the south door of the Oxford Mississippi Courthouse on February 4 1918.
Sheriff S. M. Sneed of Lafayette County Mississippi reports six months ending December 31 1917 show no United States internal revenue licenses issued in the county. The report certifies careful examination of records per 1908 statute and lists no licenses for the period.
Trustee J B Roach will sell on January 31 1918 at Oxford Court House Mississippi the center 1 4 of the SE 1 4 section 34 township 8 range 5 West 66 acres more or less to satisfy a deed of trust for Phillis Brown in favor of J C Gates. Auction is cash to highest bidder.
Tool's Theatre reopens after a month under new management with P. D. Lenin in town to supervise an extensive program tonight tomorrow and Saturday. Picture shows will resume as Oxford lacks evening amusements and residents look for relief from war strain and fatigue.
An advertisement touts HERBINE as an effective liver stimulant that also purs and restores strength vigor and cheerful spirits. The price is 60 cents and the product is sold by A. H. Kendel.
A deed of trust sale notice indicates transfer of real and personal property under the stated terms. The document outlines the secured lien and sale authority, with details readied for public bidding and applicable legal motions.
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