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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
6
Hastings Seeds offers a free 1921 seed catalog with 116 illustrated pages. The catalog promises vivid color photos of popular vegetables and flowers and easy planning for garden beds. Request by postcard with name and address to receive it by return mail. Hastings Seeds markets as the Standard of the South and the world’s largest mail order seed house.
Notice announces a public letting by the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors on February 8 1921 for four year contracts to work and maintain all second and eighth class roads in Beats 2 and 4. Bidders must provide bond and the board may reject any bids. January 11 1921. W. M. Woodward Clerk. By G A Woodward Deputy Clerk January 13 20 27 February 3.
High school seniors and other students enjoyed a Tuesday evening at President Devine Boyett's home. Music on the victrola preceded contests with prizes and a jar of candy as the main attraction. Refreshments followed as everyone expressed thanks for a delightful gathering.
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids by 12 noon February 8 1921 for furnishing running gear and braking of a two horse wagon, building a 300 foot bridge over Tubby Creek Beat 3 Tolson and Cain Road, and qualifying as County Depository for 1921. Bonds required. board may reject any bids. Bid window opens January 11 with dates January 18 20 27 February 8 printed.
The University chapel hosted a program featuring Albert Spalding the violinist with devotional talks by Dr Motely and a life sketch by Rosalie Friedman. Hindman Doxey urged high school pupils to attend and Edison records by Spalding were played. New pupils Lola Campbell Arnett Smith Eleanor Bramlett welcomed to the school.
A brief note urges all to meet after the event arrives, promising bounded success for the year and inviting attendance. The message emphasizes collective effort and ongoing engagement with the planned activity.
Mr Holder Gathwright and Miss Zula Morrow wed at the bride’s parents home in Tocopola. Rev J A Christian officiated on Sunday afternoon. The bride is praised as accomplished and the groom a promising local businessman, son of Dr Gathwright. Friends extend best wishes for happiness.
Local residents report health updates travel and family events across Oxford Mississippi including Mrs M J Wilburn breaking a shoulder and recovering slowly Dr and Mrs A A Young visiting Clarksdale Mr Walter Lee Hall hosting a book party and Gregory family moving into Temple farm housing Numerous social calls business trips and hospital notices detail community links and upcoming arrivals with a focus on ties among Oxford and nearby towns.
Ex-Gov Theodore Bilbo in Bilbo in Mississippi interview says any opponent who tries to run against Vardaman will trigger his withdrawal from the race. He asserts he can invade Vardaman's ranks and predicts the opponent would help secure Vardaman's election to succeed Williams. He plans to practice law in Poplarville while pursuing the race.
Classified items include horse and mule descriptions with brands shaved faces and calls to contact T. M. Neal or Howry Morrison & Enochs. Also listed are selling agents for oils and paints, frost proof cabbage plants, sewing services, poultry stock for sale, and a Ford car auction in Oxford Mississippi with dates and contact.
G A Fuller of Oxford Mississippi offers printer and paper hanger services with estimates furnished.
The notice references J G Woolerton serving as justice of the peace and situates the office at the court house. It appears as a terse government or civic filing indicating official duties or contact location. The text provides no dates or additional actions.
Attorney L. E. Oldham maintains offices above Rowland Drug Co placed in the downtown area. Clients seek counsel on legal matters and general practice from the firm.
Public notary action appears from M Heard and Iarry M Bryan with address Southeast Corner s Square. The fragment indicates a notarization context though details are incomplete.
An old advertisement promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a laxative and stomach tonic for $1.25 per bottle, sold by R. R. Chilton & Co., and mentions Herbine for bilious or constipated stomachs sold by A. H. Kendel. The piece also notes President Obregon’s restraint toward the United States and closes with a New Year sentiment.
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