Religious instruction in state supported schools debated
In a University of Mississippi address dated January 15 1916 Professor Augaspen Lee Bonpcaast argues for teaching Christianity in state supported institutions. He cites the Declaration of Independence and US Presidents proclamations, contrasts German practice, warns of irreligious homes, and urges systematic religious and ethical education for all children.
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Mississippi
United States
University of Mississippi
Germany
Masonic Lodge
Bank of Oxford announces loan applications moved to bank
Notice states that persons seeking loans from the Bank of Oxford must apply at the bank where applications will be received and sent to the Loan Committee for faster handling. Bank of Oxford, 102. By Jas. Stone, President.
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Bank of Oxford
Sis
Jas. Stone
Fifth Sunday Meeting at Concord Church
The program committee announces a Fifth Sunday gathering at Concord church six miles west of Taylor. Services start 10 a.m. Saturday before the fifth Sunday and continue through Sunday following with all day activities. Participants are urged to attend and prepare to fill roles.
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Concord Church
Taylor
Health of South Oxford Improves as Community Returns to School
The South Oxford notes report improved community health with many previously homebound students now attending school. Deaths include Rev. Dudley Williams of Taylor, mourned by friends in the area. Local visits feature Jessee Vaughn and Willie Mills of Water Valley, and J L Walker on Oxford business.
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South
Oxford
May Brown
Dudley Williams
Taylor
Jessee Vaughn
Little Willie Mills
Water Valley
J. L. Walker
Clarence Harding
Sallie Wells
Miss Pearl Walker
Will Knight
Buonpis
Local Social Bits Reflect Small Town Visitations
Mr. A. G. Smith is improving after illness. Jess Fesmire and sister Lena visited John Fesmire last week. Frank Alman and Jean Gallogly spent Sunday at S. T. Reid’s. Montie Finch and her son Langford traveled via Mrs. Ben Shaw who is very sick. J. A. Miller of Laws Hill visited A. G. Smith Tuesday. Dewey Harmon found among friends Sunday. Ora Harmon and Elsie Horn were in town Tuesday shopping. Murr Hunter, Tuarton, visits relatives and friends here.
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A. G. Smith
Jess Fesmire
Lena
John Fesmire
Frank Alman
Jean Gallogly
S. T. Reid
Montie Finch
Langford
Ben Shaw
J. A. Miller
Laws Hill
Dewey Harmon
Ora Harmon
Elsie Horn
Es¢ Murr Hunter
Tuarton
Internal Revenue Licenses Issued in Lafayette County
The official list shows six month period ending January 1916 licenses issued by the U S Internal Revenue to R R Chilton & Co Oxford Miss and R L D licenses in Lafayette County Mississippi as certified January 8 1916 by S M Syerp.
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U.S. Internal Revenue
U. S. Internal Revenue
Lafayette County
Miss
R. R. Chilton & Co
Oxford
Poultry Club
Mississippi Poultryman
Bex 1
Tupelo
Arrangements For Bolivar Malaria Study Get Federal Aid
Dr. W. S. Leathers of the Federal Medical Department, at the request of County Health Officer Dr. E. R. McLean, was in Cleveland Friday arranging the location of a corps of experts to study malaria and plan the countywide drive against malaria typhoid and pellagra. The team will be in Cleveland next week to begin work, with strong backing from Dr. McLean and federal authorities. Citizens are urged to cooperate with the effort.
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W. S. Leathers
Federal Medical Department
E. R. McLean
Clevland
Bolivar County
McLean
Gnally
Dr. Leathers
Cleveland
Dr. McLean
Bolivar Commercial
How to Cure Colds From Exposure and Drafts
A historical ad-like piece promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for colds. It claims the remedy uses pine tar and laxatives to kill germs, soothe irritation, and heal membranes. It touts 45 years of use as a guarantee of satisfaction.
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Dr. King
Local Names on Weekend Visits Across Town
Long Street News notes several residents visiting family and traveling. W. A. Gallegly and E. Gallegly joined Arthur Davis for Oxford business on Saturday. Gamble siblings and Susie spent the weekend with Mrs. White Gomez. Raymond Holloway visited College Hill, Lucretia Almond stayed with her parents, Birdie and Mattie Gallegly visited College Hill, Stanly Kesler and Hattie Kesler spent time with relatives across the river, Stanly Gamble and wife left for Memphis to settle there, and D. W. and T. C. Gallegly were in Holly Springs on Friday.
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Long Street
W. A. Gallegly
E. Gallegly
Arthur Davis Spen
Oxford
Tno
Gamble
Susie
White Gomez
Raymond Holloway
College Hill
Lucretia Almond
A.N. S
Birdie Gallegly
Mattie Gallegly
Little Rock
Ark
Dr Bell’s Pide-Tar-Honer for children’s colds
An old sanitation notice recommends keeping children dry and comfortable to cure colds and avoiding exposure while using Dr Bell’s Pime Tar Honer as a pleasant remedy.
Local News Roundup From South East Tula
Sickness and recoveries mark the week with Mrs Frank Garner described as very ill and Mrs John Marchbank back on her feet. Social visits include Mr and Mrs Bob Barker and others at the Harvey and Marchbank homes. Tom Davis of Tula made a business trip to J Barker's. The school is progressing nicely.
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South East Tula
Frank Garner
John Marchbank
Bob Barker
C. E. Harvey
Bruce Barker
Ada Barker
Tolj Marchbank
Tom Davis
Tula
J. Barker
Unclear text fragment about possible remedies
Fragmentary notes discuss a condition not clearly named with mentions of remedies and portigg at the ar. The readable lines imply a debate over cures and possible treatments but lack concrete detail or identifiable people.
Burgess MyTeam Edges College Hill In Close Game
Burgess led early and withstood College Hill rallies to win 15 to 11. The matchup highlighted Burgess teamwork and Gean’s long range shooting. Upcoming tilt pits Tula and Burgess on Oxford High court, Jan 22.
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College Hill
Burgess
Gean
Tula High
Burgess High
Oxford High Court
Annice Jones
Robert Waller
A Hs
Z.M McElroy
Ripp
Charley Alesville
Alesville
Cut Your Store Ba Down One Half
Tens of thousands of farmers are urged to plant and keep crops, claim vast savings and benefits for families. The ad claims millions saved and wages reduced, urging readers to write for more details to a Georgia address.
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Snl
Basting CO
Adtamta
Adwt
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M. Syerp
Oxford Hospital
Roach
Boone & Avent
First National Bank Oxford
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Thorbom & Co
Atlantic Coast Plant CO
Youngs Island
G. M. Lundie
Undertaker
Lundie
Anialed
Burgess News
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