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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle is recorded as a docketed ordinary class mail matter at the Oxford post office dated Thursday January 14 1915. Mississippi Press Association membership for 1914-1915 appears in the notice.
Announcement lists gentlemen as candidates for office in the Democratic primaries of 1915. Names accompany the notice and await official nomination processes.
A note to Supervisor Chandler cites a standing reward for any honest man who supports Bilbo openly but now stands against him. Inquiries are reported across the state for this fellow, but the truth is he is not alive.
The article praises editor C S Glassco and announces his run for president of the Press association, noting the respect of many top editors in the state and suggesting Bolivar county will back Glassco with a large majority.
The letter warns farmers across estion county that rain damages cotton whether left at home or in warehouses. It argues careless handling cuts values, with buyers paying lower prices for damaged bales. The piece laments wasteful practices and hard times facing growers.
One of five men in the county, a good farmer and business man, seeks a new fold or venture. The note highlights local enterprise and personal standing, mentioning Bass as a possible reference or connection.
A letter to the Board of Education argues that the governor’s election is foregone and enemies line up against Bilbo. It calls for voting based on past four years government knowledge and urges those who opposed Bilbo to reconsider as good men have shifted toward fairness and Bilbo supporters.
Information reached Fort Worth of Bracten Cleve Carter's death in Alpine Texas. He was son of Mr and Mrs O L Carter of 405 East Third street and served in the Second Texas volunteers during the Spanish American War. Carter later led Company BD Fourth Texas Volunteer Guard before its 1908 National Guard incorporation. He is survived by his wife Mrs B C Carter, his parents, and two sisters. A military funeral is planned.
Readable list shows students by grade including names such as Tomlinson Vergil Maples Inez Fuer Kavee McGoencil Martha Leav ell Gladys Hall Lydia Lewis Lorethy Oldham Lottie Matthews Bennie Metts Katie McMahon and others across 9th 10th 11th and 12th grades with several surnames and partial spellings, indicating a school roster excerpt. The fragmentary text preserves names by grade and includes multiple line breaks and truncated phrases.
A historical ad touts a cough and cold remedy claiming rapid relief and easy break of cold symptoms. It cites testimonials from Martha Wilcost of Gaeands NX and Chamberlain's C Remedy as effective, with praise for fast action and broad acclaim from users nationwide.
P E Matthews has long served Lafayette County in roles from deputy to trustee of the Northern Penitentiary. He notes a career as Tax Assessor Sheriff and Oxford mayor, then farming and stock dealing. His tenure at the penitentiary shows a net profit of over 3000 000 with earnings over 200 per convict.
Mr. Bul Sharp died at his home near here last Sunday morning and was buried at Tula cemetery Monday. The town notes Mack Brown on zick list and hopes for more basketball interest against Oxford next Saturday. Others report Grissom business tip to Oxford, campus work resumed, and Miss Lillye Delle Davis leaving for Columbus.
The county faces its most disastrous loss as the court grants a decree allowing a percentage payout to depositors of ae fonet M. & F Bank. The last dividend was small and the second dividend is expected to nearly reach full amounts for all depositors.
We do more than sell glasses. We view fitting as a fine art, ensuring lenses and mounts are truly becoming for each individual case.
Professor Adree W. Milden argues for Greek art study through accessible courses and replicas. The piece endorses photogravure reproductions, plaster casts, and affordable books such as Tarbell and Richardson to spark interest, deepen appreciation, and align with cultured tastes.
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