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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
2
A damaged OCR notice from Oxford lists Eliza A Thompson with editorial attributions and postal references. The fragmentary text includes names and a stray question, offering little coherent detail beyond association with Oxford.
A 1914 weekly letter from Senator Russell outlines momentum to remove appropriation bills from the calendar, aiming to pass major funding measures within two weeks or by March. It notes discussions on the Kyle banking bill and a proposed deposit guarantee, opposition to a drainage repeal, and references a legislative inquiry clearing I. I. & C. at Columbus.
County residents urge the legislature to repeal Chapter 187 of the 1912 Code on drainage. They accuse lawyers and promoters of profiteering, claim few landowners support the act, and warn the law is unconstitutional and burdensome. They advocate ending the drainage scheme and protecting landowners.
The piece condemns the Merchants and Farmers Bank collapse as a major local disaster. It urges directors to disclose assets and deposits, urges fair treatment for depositors, and warns against hidden actions while calling for public inspection and accountability.
Citizens urged to keep faith in two Oxford banks, First National Bank and Bank of Oxford, which officials say are safe and sound. Government inspections are described as regular, and both institutions pledge to lend a helping hand during hard times.
580 acre farm known as Hurri can Creek or Thompson farm four miles north of Oxford offered for sale or rent. Interested parties may apply to J. E. Lockarp of Vancleave Mississippi.
Notice states taxes due by January to avoid delinquency with the sheriff reporting on January 19 in E. E. Texpre.
A rural warning urges farmers to prepare for the boll weevil invasion threatening the cotton crop this year. It urges debt reduction, self sufficiency, and maintaining hogs and cattle herds with ample feed, insisting this may be the last chance to survive the crisis.
A letter argues for repealing deeds of trust on growing crops, claiming it will force landlords to stay and oversee tenants, tighten landlord tenant bonds, and revive farming despite short term hardship, noting the law may pass this session and asking if readers are prepared.
The county vows to diversify farming beyond cotton and cut credit use. Citing boll weevil damage and fluctuating markets, residents commit to higher corn and cotton yields per acre, crop shifts to peas clover bay and diversified farming, aiming to modernize and strengthen the community.
The health of the community is good and the weather favors farming. Mr John Purvis is in Oxford Hospital recovering from an ankle injury. Meesers J D Wooten and C B Gardner traveled to Toccopola on business last week. The fourth Sunday gathering and the second Sunday project were announced. Mr J D Wooten and family visited relatives near Bay Springs recently. Mr Prentis Wilson also visited relatives at Toccopola recently.
The document states that the first day of February comes on or before the first day of January will be delinquent. Dated January 19, 1914.
Mrs Mueller explains Peruna kept in home helped her recover from stomach and liver troubles. She says a bottle and a half restored sleep and appetite and relieved nervousness. The piece urges others to keep Peruna at home and offers a free copy of the Life ILS.
Miss Ethel Jackson of Clanton and Fred Pilcher of Tocopola were married Wednesday evening by Rev. Clare Purcete at Overton Methodist church. Only Misses Fannie Wills and Grace Strong attended. The couple later attended a theater party as guests of honor.
Local notes report visitors from Water Valley Mrs Charley Williams and Miss Olie Kohoe returning home after visits The new High School building remains under construction with about 110 pupils enrolled on roll Local residents Mr and Mrs W P Webb visited Mr and Mrs R P F Tyler Mr E W Williams of Memphis and Messrs H E Groves and W W Hollowell were in Oxford on business The column also mentions a ball attended by youths and a remarked event described as a “darcirg ford.”
Notice of sale under a deed of trust in Lafayette County Mississippi describes parcels: 145 acres in fractional portions of Section 4 Township 9 Range 3, 180 acres in Section 3 Township 9 Range 3, and other described portions. The sale lists trust assets, improvements, and equipment, with the trustee B. Roach certified as holding the title.
An old advertisement promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a safe laxative remedy to relieve children’s stomach pains caused by worms. It claims to remove worms and parasites from the system and offers mail order options from Philadelphia or St Louis.
Notice states the offices will remain open while the writers attend the legislature in Jackson starting January. Col. Falkner will be at the Fleet National Bank to confer with readers. Young staff will receive messages and render service. mail to Oxford or Jackson care of State Senate will be promptly addressed.
G W Eatman of Grenade Mississippi touts Kuykendall's Eczema Remedy a greaseless liquid medicine claimed to cure eczema tetter ringworm poison oak fever frost bites chicken pox prickly heat and skin ailments. Sold at Rowland Drug Co Oxford and John Jones Taylor Mississippi. Beware trespassing on land owned by W B Busc a magistrate. An ideal woman's laxative king’s life pills praised for gentle liver and bowels regulation.
Centrally located four room cottage on University Avenue with a large lot, garden and orchard. Durgun for quick sale. Wises Kexxepy Batesville Muss.
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