Wall Street Had Better Look Out Says Uncle Lark
From Thomaston Georgia, Uncle Lark Fairey proclaims Tanlac has restored his health after years of decline. He and Mia Parley report weight gain and improved vitality, crediting Tanlac for stomach comfort and knee relief, with further gains expected. Tanlac sold by Rowland Drug Company.
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Wall Street
Lark
Thomaston
Times
Lark Fairey
Bank of
Tanlac
Taniac
Rowland Drug Company
From the Camps Battery C 140th Field Artillery Oxford Letter
A heartfelt soldier's letter from Camp Beauregard dated December 22 1917 describes inspections meals and weather. He notes Battery C finished top in drills and guard duty amid Christmas plans and care from home including Red Cross gifts and a mystery Khaki brush set. He mentions illness and a throat treatment and hopes for a home Christmas.
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Oxford
140Th Field Artillery
Alexander
Camp Beauregard
Metts
Lieut. Williams
Red Cross
Schlater
Oxford High School News Shows War Work and Farewell
The Oxford High School opened January 2 1918 after holiday break with D A McCall's farewell address. Students form Junior Red Cross, Thrift Club captains named Bennie McDaniel Stanley Shaw Cletis Boone Barry Brown. Teachers and club members discuss Red Cross work and war conservation as they organize fund drives and after school chores to aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford High School
D. A. McCall
Miss Linsey
Charleston
Priday
Wayee Shoct
Laverne Rogers
Alec Mere Lamgest
Mir Urembeee
Fpriday
Bennie McDaniel
J. K .Dodson
Red Cross
Erwin
J. A. Christian
Donaldson
Flora Buffaloe
Stanley Shaw
Cletis Boone
Barry Brown
Germany
Mr A C Cook Returns to Cleveland After Time with Parents
Mr A C Cook came back to Cleveland following a period living with his parents.
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Mr. A. C. Cook
Cleveland
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by Local Citizen
An Oxford grocer P. B. Farr testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills have given satisfactory results for him and his family. He says his high opinion remains unchanged since his prior recommendation. Available at all dealers for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Oxford
P. B. Farr
Grocer
North St
Soldier Leo F P Calloway Describes Gas School and Wary Town Visit
A letter from Leo F P Calloway recounts receiving cheering cards from Dr. Milden and others, cousins sending magazines and candy, and attending three days of gas school. He notes exposure to principal gases, masks proving effective, a ten minute chlorene gas encounter, and a crowded Alexandria visit before saying he feels poorly and asks for a quick reply.
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Dr. Milden
Maggie Thompson
Sidney Webster
Hugh Worley
Mamma
Verna
Cousin Mary
Columbus
Alexandria
Leo FP
Calloway
Marriage Records List Couples From 1917 to 1918
A series of marriage entries dated December 14, 1917 through January 7, 1918 records unions between grooms and brides such as C B Walker with Nora Hughes, Howard Perkins with Viola Young, Frank L Thompson with May Brock, Clarence Mize with Maud Young, H E Moore with Marjorie Owens, Ray Lockwell with Viola Vines, Lomax Hollowell with Arwilla Coffman, J B Shaw with Maggie Mayfeld, Sammie Carothers with Irene Tatum, George Wesley with Janette Porter Stowers, Pitts Snipes with Edna Meek, and O P Crombell with Octavia Corwick.
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C. B. Walker
Nora Hughes
Howard Perkins
Viola Young
Frank L. Thompson
May Brock
Clarence Mize
Maud Young
H .E. Moore
Majorie Owens
Ray Lockwell
Viola Vines
Lomax Hollowell
Arwilla Coffman
J. B. Shaw
Maggie Mayfeld
Sammie Carothers
Irene Tatum
George Wesley
Janette Porter Stowers
Pitts Snipes
Edna Meek
O. P. Crombell
Octavia Corwick
Oxford Soldier Praises Mayr Remedy in Trenches
A letter from an Oxford soldier describes multiple combats after reaching the trenches and credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing indigestion and gas. The ad claims the preparation removes mucus and inflammation from stomach to intestines and promises a money back guarantee with one dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Chilton & Co
Altus News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Church Plans
Health of the community is good. Wilroy Beard and Elzy Morgan, who were in Memphis, spent the holidays at home. Miss Viver Wethoon returned to Splinter and Miss Annie Beard hosted a large-pound supper. Next Sunday at eleven is regular preaching at Midway with new Oxford pastor Julian Duncan. Raymond Wilson visited home folks last week.
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Wilroy Beard
Elzy Morgan
Memphis
Viver Wethoon
Splinter
Bob Morgan
Water Valley
L. Morgan
Annie Beard
Julian Duncan
Oxford
Raymond Wilson
Ballards Snow Liniment for back pain advertised
An advertisement claims back pain results from overwork or cold and promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment. It urges thorough rubbing on the affected area with prompt relief and lists bottle prices of 25c, 50c, and 1.00, sold by A. H. Kendel.
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Ballard
A. H. Kendel
Adv
Arrest Birmingham Man for Military Exemption Claim
Jacob Arnold Uhl of Birmingham Alabama was jailed on $2000 bond after Justice Department agents found in his questionnaire a claim of exemption from all military service except for enforcing laws of the Union suppressing rebellion and repelling invasion. He reportedly marked exemption "from all foreign service" on his June 5 1917 registration.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jacob Arnold Uhl
Ingham
Department of Justice
Harbold's Hogs unload 1500 head at Aberdeen hog ranch
Lincoln Harbold, the nation's largest hog feeder and breeder, unloaded 1,500 hogs at his Aberdeen ranch this morning. The hogs were shipped from Kansas City without loss. Harbold runs seven feeding lots nationwide and plans to deliver 1,800 head monthly to serum plants with cooperation from local booster efforts.
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Aberdeen
Miss
Lincoln Harbold
United States
Kansas City
Harbold
J. M. Buck
K. M. Wishart
Local and Personal Notes Highlight Quiet Wedding and Obituaries
Lieutenant Wesley Dennis of Colorado and Miss Janette Stowers wed quietly at the bride’s home at 2:30 PM Wednesday with few family friends present. They departed at 3 PM for Colorado. The week also notes Margie Parks traveling to Grenada for an uncle’s burial and Paul Buford’s funeral at College Hill, plus multiple local visits and travels.
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Wesley Dennis
Colorado
Janette, Stowers
W. D. Hedleston
Margie Parks
Grenada
J. A. Donaldson
Pontote
Landrum Leavel
Nashville
Oxford
Jim Knox
Pine Bluff
Ark
Ed. Dooley
Water Valley
Willis Anderson
Paul Buford
College Hill
Buford
White Haven
Tenn
Lafayette County
Edgar Webster
Memphis
Iverson Hargis
W. I. Hargis
Mobile
Ala
Arthur Hargis
W. S. Hargis
Wayne Holcomb
J. D. Butler
Darling
Miss
Curt Frazier
E. R. McCarley
Misa Grace Alma
Shaw, Miss
Oxford Citizen Laid to Rest Frank T. Leak Dies at Dillard Home
Frank T. Leak, 75, a Confederate veteran and familiar Oxford figure, died Sunday night at the Dillard home of his daughter Miss Lucile Leak. The funeral, led by Rev. Walter J. Bruce, was Monday at Clear Creek church cemetery, with tributes recalling his steadfast faith and public service.
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Oxford
Sons of Rest
Court House
Frank T. Leak
Leak
Mr. Leak
God
Jesus Christ
Dillard
Miss Lucile Leak
Dillard’s
Clear Creek Church
Walter J. Bruce
Calomel Dangers Warn Against Liver Tonic Substitute
An advertisement cautions against using calomel noting mercury based laxatives can upset a person and cause illness. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative that restores liver function without side effects and may be given to children.
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Dodson
Adv
Bills For 15 900 000 Before Jackson Solons
Jackson Miss January 9 Appropriation bills totaling about ten million dollars were introduced in the lower house as brief sessions were held in both chambers A resolution urged strict economy due to war conditions A local advert promotes Ballards Snow Liniment with a promise of fast healing and removal of bandages from wounds in cold weather
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Jackson
Miss
Wilson outlines fourteen points for world peace in joint address
President Wilson surprised Congress by proposing a fourteen point program for world peace. He framed it as essential for future security and tied it to Allied aims with Lloyd George. He said the US would fight to achieve a just and stable peace and stressed moral purposes.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
America
David Lloyd George
The
United States
Notes on Allied and German aircraft markings and supplies
German aircraft carry a Maltese cross while Allied planes in Europe bear a bulls eye. American planes show a blue circle with a white star and red center. Red Cross shipments to Europe exceed 10 000 tons monthly, including 559 soccer balls and 259 rugby balls funded by Harvard graduates. Secretary Daniels reports Thanksgiving turkey for every Navy man. A naval supply ship reached European waters to feed submarine hunters before Thanksgiving.
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Europe
Red Cross
Harvard
Daniels
Turkey
Card of Thanks for Miss Lucile Leak
The writer expresses heartfelt thanks to kind friends and neighbors who helped during her father’s last illness and at his death and burial. Miss Lucile Leak extends appreciation to those who ministered and offered support.
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Lucile Leak
Burglar Makes Big Haul Then Flees Toward Memphis
A burglar and a fellow suspect fled after the theft as witnesses saw them in a small roadster leaving Cotton Plant. The getaway car headed toward Memphis. The bank involved was insured.
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Memphis
Bandit Robs Cotton Plant Bank. Arrest Near McClelland
A daring bandit robbed the Cotton Plant Bank & Trust Company around 9 am. He fled toward McClelland eight miles northwest on the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad. Deputy Sir McGregor and Constable Ed Cunningham arrested him with J C Tatten after a tip. The suspect carried the stolen money in a sack and confessed to the robbery but would not specify the missing amount beyond 515 dollars recovered.
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Cotton Plant
Ark
Cotton P Bank & Trust Company
McClelland
Missouri & North Arkansas Railroad
Ed Cunningham
Clelland
J .C. Tatten
Sir McGregor
Lea
Tatten
Prise
For Sale One of the Best Properties in Oxford
For sale a premier Oxford property offered with favorable terms. Interested buyers may inquire at the listed location to discuss net returns and conditions.
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Oxford
Cavett Audibly Questions Vote Trading Ties In Legislature
In Jackson Mississippi on January 9 Bud Cavett newly elected member from a county took oath and challenged a reading of a clause about not trading votes. He pressed the speaker to clarify if vote trading is forbidden and wondered aloud if colleagues still engage in it.
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Jackson
Miss
Bud” Cavett
Conner
Noxubee
Mr. Cavett
Cavettathow
Professor Donaldson to Attend Funeral of Jernigan
Prof J A Donaldson was called to Taccopola Tuesday on account of the death of his mother in law George W Jernigan who died at her home Tuesday morning at age seventy. He is survived by six children five of whom are girls.
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J .A. Donaldson
Taccopola
George W. Jernigan
For laziness dizzness and kid trouble take the paper
A brief notice notes laziness dizziness and child trouble as themes in a local column. It highlights personal concerns and community reactions without sensational detail.
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Capalist
New Orleans
Alec
Firse
Altus News
Ella Pegues
Mississippi
Jackson Solons
Addrisse
Jery Street
A. Garrett
W. R. Bradberry
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