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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
2
Obscure notice lists advertising rates for obituaries and bank notices. Charges include one cent per word for obituaries paid in advance, sample copies at five cents, display rates at 33 1-3 cents per inch and one cent per word for classified, no classifieds under 25 cents, ten cents per line for readers rates.
The Eagle announces E. G. H. Tankersley as candidate to fill the unexpired term of E. E. Temple who resigned. The selection awaits the people’s vote on January 21, 1921 in Oxford.
A local column argues against blue laws in Mississippi, dismissing the need for restrictive rules and claiming residents are already sufficiently disciplined. The tone suggests a skeptical stance on state-imposed restrictions and favors relaxed commerce and activity rules.
Georgia Senator Thomas E. Watson will introduce a Senate bill to make Liberty and Victory bonds legal tender on par with national currency. The move would require congressional action to require acceptance as payment, granting interest and value for small investors while shielding bondholders in emergencies.
Advocate urges disarming and firing half of government staff and launching wide retrenchment. Warns that inaction could topple the current administration within years.
Judge Gary of United States Steel predicts a long period of prosperity ahead for the nation and industry. He downplays sensational crime talk and urges steady faith as political campaigns loom.
In Oxford, editors juggle deadlines and daily duties while discovering small joys in the work. Colleagues trade quick smiles as they shape pages, balancing craft with the pull of deadlines and routine newsroom chatter.
A pithy reflection notes women shifting from being praised as the brightest jewel to owning the crown of political power through suffrage. The remark marks a turning point in gender roles and civic participation.
The saying emphasizes relentless work and vigilance to keep success secured. It warns that a persistent foe may try to seize what is earned if one relaxes. The message reflects a mindset of ongoing labor and caution.
The Har dings are set to reside in the White House following the senator’s oath of office. This transition marks a notable shift in the political landscape and household residency arrangements.
This old advertisement claims Pepto Mangan builds red blood and helps resist colds. It emphasizes a healthy body, quick adjustment to weather changes, and urges buying the genuine Gude's Pepto Mangan in liquid or tablet form at drug stores.
An American widow, wealthy and eager for a title, marries a Greek prince. She faces a cold reception in Athens while he enjoys the fortune she financed. The writer urges a law restricting overseas incomes and condemns marriages for money, warning of further humiliations for American heiresses.
School begins well with seven new students and a full return of the staff. The boys’ basketball team lost to Ole Miss 34 to 14 after a close first half. Group Two banners may shift lead to Group One. Sick list includes John Purvis and Bexford Sneed. Hi Y Club aids elderly neighbors and Sunday School attendance reaches full. Prof. Bush travels to Jackson for a high school principals meeting.
Governor Lee M. Russell proclaims Oxford reclassified from city to town after a census showed 1807 residents. New officers are appointed including O. B. Boone as mayor and P. B. Farr as census taker. former officials instructed to surrender records. Payment for the census will come from municipal treasury. The proclamation is signed with the Great Seal on December 29, 1920, and certified January 4, 1921.
Local health note promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a tonic and blood purifier. Claims cleanse blood and build up the system to restore normal conditions and support Nature. Circulars available from the Toledo Ohio company.
The Oxford Election Commissioners announce a special election to elect the mayor of Oxford Mississippi. The vote will be held January 21 1921 in the Clerk of Circuit Court office during legal hours. The notice is dated January 4 1921 and signed January 6 1921.
Internal Revenue Collector for the District of Mississippi announces sale of 166 3/4 acres known as the former Palmer homestead in Lafayette County. The sale to satisfy tax debt of Oscar Palmer totaling 1,922.15 will take place at the south door of the Court House in Oxford on Monday February 7, 1921, at legal hours. The parcels include multiple portions of Section 31 Township 10 Range 2 west, with proof of restraint on taxes.
Notice of trustees sale under a deed of trust securing indebtedness. Caleb Wilkins, trustee for H. T. Smith, to sell 80 acres in the west half of the northeast quarter Section 29 Township 8 Range 4 west Lafayette County Mississippi. Sale at courthouse south door Oxford Mississippi on January 29 1921.
A. H. Kendel advertises Herbine as a herbal remedy for biliousness indigestion and constipation. It claims to drive out impurities and restore healthy condition, priced at 60 cents.
Sworn to and subscribed before me by the party, this January 12, 1921. F. M. Heard, Notary Public. My commission expires January 27, 1924.
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids by noon February 7 1921 for dragging all bond issue roads in the Taylor Road District Lafayette County Mississippi. Bids per mile for a team of four mules and driver with eight foot steel drags, used with a rider, to be performed as directed by Commissioners. Right to reject bids or readvertise reserved. Date January 3 18 27.
An old advertisement touts Kendle's Yellow Capsules for flu bad colds and Bilianessuse Kendle's Liver-Laxative Kidney Tonic with January 6 13 20 dates. It notes some people chatter rapidly but denies plans for a straw vote to choose the smartest man in Oxford.
A hopeful note urges steadfast faith as the year begins, promising invaluable riches to await in heaven. The message centers on spiritual wealth rather than earthly gains and encourages endurance and optimism for believers.
Notice publicizing sealed bids for dragging work at hourly unit price with a rider and for operating a truck and read machine at hourly unit prices for two men. Bids due noon February 7 1921 to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Purifying stomach liver and bowels with Prickly Ash Bitters touted as the best digestive tonic. Price one dollar twenty five cents per bottle sold by R. R. Chilton and Co., Special Agent.
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