Broken Coin concludes next issue after freight wreck
The editor explains a late issue due to a freight wreck affecting paper shipment. The final installment of the Broken Coin will appear in the next issue.
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
2
Inaugural National Pay-Up Week Promotes Debt Clearance
The article details the launch of National Pay-Up Week February 21 26 stressing debt payment as a boost to business fortunes. It cites Waukon Iowa as the origin where January 9 15 1915 Pay-Up Week cleared over 350000 in old accounts, sparking local prosperity and urging widespread cash payments.
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Waukon
Iowa
Wart
Commerae Club
Cattle Tax Exemption Sought by Mississippi Breeders
The Mississippi Herding Breeders Association petitions the Legislature for a ten year tax exemption on cattle. The Meridian Dispatch notes the debate on whether exempting an entire industry is wise and emphasizes the potential statewide economic benefits from cattle development.
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Mississippi Herford Breeders Associaon
Mississippi
Meridian Dispatch
National Pay Up Week Gains National Support
The Pay Up Week movement gains traction as Merchants Trade Journal highlights Waukon’s success in debt collection. The article urges all levels of commerce to participate from February 21 to 26, aiming to boost circulation by encouraging prompt payments to doctors, clergy, grocers, and wholesalers.
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Iso
Waukon
Merchants Trade Journal
Mississippi Progressive League leader attacks fee system in public speeches
Mr. Cliff Williams of Meridian, chairman of the Mississippi Progressive League, condemned the fee system for public officials. He spoke in Quitman, Clark County, where a Clark County league was formed. He argued capital is leaving Mississippi due to laws, hurting investment and development, and urged the legislature to act.
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Cliff , Williams
Meridian
Missisippi Progressive League
Quitman
Clark County
Williams
Mississippi
Commonwealth
Weat Point
The People vs The Political Bosses in Next Election
A critical editorial condemns party leaders who choose presidential candidates without real voter input. It foretells a future where the people govern and leaders bow to the will of the masses. The piece laments elites who dismiss public rights and urges speedier empowerment of ordinary citizens.
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Thissod
Blaine
The
United States
Supt McClarty Urges Co operation for school enumeration
County Superintendent Chester A. M urges trustees and teachers to cooperate in enumerating educable children age 5 to 21 in Lafayette County. He cites state funds of 2.25 per capita and a potential 39 per child in four years, urging prompt completion of lists and remuneration forms to secure more funds for better schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClarty
Lafayette
Iseen
Chesiter A. M County
Trustes Sale Notice for Forrest Deed of Trust in Lafayette County
Substituted trustee J B Roach will sell at the Oxford Mississippi south door courthouse on February 7 1916 first Monday at 17 to 4 p m. Property includes eastern half of south west quarter of section H township 45 range 5 west and portion of north west quarter of section township 9 range 5 west with a line from SE corner to NW corner and all seed owned by E M Forrest and Leatha A Forrest plus two personal items a red sorrel horse and a Mitchell wagon.
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E. M. Forrest
Leatha A. Forrest
Oxford
Miss
I.J. B Roach
South
Ave
Uae
Lafayette County
Waerssol
N. W
Wes
Forrest
Saul Deel
Fuse
Lafayette
Mississippi
Appetite Signals Need for Stomach Cleansing Stimulus
A note discusses eating pleasure tied to normal appetite and suggests that a loss of appetite signals the stomach requires cleaning and stimulation to restore digestive function.
Notice to Taxpayers on Delinquent City Taxes
A notice warns taxpayers that only a small percentage of city taxes have been collected and that delinquency will be reached soon. It states difficulty in issuing receipts and urges timely payment to avoid further action.
City of Oxford Sealed Bids for Certificates of Indebtedness
The City Council of Oxford Mississippi will receive sealed bids for sixty five hundred dollars of six percent certificates of indebtedness. Bids due Monday February 7 1916 at 9 o'clock am filed with the City Clerk with certified check. City Clerk J. H. Lawsnee will reject any or all bids.
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Oxford
Miss
Sail City
Mormday
Lasatton Oh Agana Ee
Oxford notices announce bond referendum in February 1916
In Oxford Mississippi the Circuit Clerk announces a bond referendum to ratify an ordinance passed by the City Council on January 15 1916. The notice specifies a bond issue of seven thousand dollars and sets the date for Saturday February 1916 with no election for other purposes.
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Oxford
Cleri
Tax Notice for 1916 Taxes Due by January Net
Tax collector S. M. Asgep warns residents to pay 1916 taxes by the net due date in January 1916 to avoid penalties and potential disqualification after February 1.
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S. M. Asgep
Tas
Notice to Contractors in Lafayette County Roads Inspection
Notice to all contractors in Lafayette County that road work is prepared to plans and open for inspection by the Board of Supervisors on March 16. January 11, 1916. Signed J A Eam president and Edgar Webster attorney. One third off on all ladies suits.
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Roml
Lafayette County
J. A. Eam
Edgar Webster
A GOOD INVESTMENT Says M D Reynolds in Madison Wis
Madison man M D Reynolds reports nineteen years of rheumatism and says three boxes of treatment improved his condition, presenting the item as a testimonial in a local notice.
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M.D. Reynolds
Madison, Wis
Rheumatism Powders Sold at Kendel's Drug Store
An ad notes rheumatism powders sold exclusively by Kendel's Drug Store with crutches discarded and price listed at one dollar. The compact notice urges readers to try the remedy.
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Kendel
Oxford City Plans Refunding Bond Election After 1916 Date
An Oxford Mississippi ordinance authorizes bonds worth seven thousand dollars to refund prior bonds issued July 24 1886. The plan includes 6 percent semi annual interest with principal beginning January 1 1920 and a February 1914 election to approve refunding. The measure lists officials Adams Lawshee and Webster as election commissioners.
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Oxford
Miss
City of
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Towit
Wis
Bell
Fr. Webster
Geo F. Heard
H. Roach
Court House
Mins
Hs, Adams
T. W. Avert
J. H Lawshee
Sale of Real Estate Under Deed of Trust in Oxford
Pursuant to a Deed of Trust the trustee will sell for cash the southeast fraction of the southeast quarter of section 32 township 6 range, Lafayette County Mississippi, at the courthouse steps in Oxford on the February 1916 date.
Phone 400 or call at Jack Morgan's Grocery.
A brief notice directs readers to contact by phone at 400 or call Jack Morgan's Grocery for further details.
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Jack Morgan’s
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