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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
2
The Eagle announces gentlemen as congressional candidates from Mississippi's Second District pending Democratic Primary action in August.
At a January 14 conference in Jackson Mississippi Commander Brockshire and James Arroll spoke on Armenian suffering. They urged Independence and US recognition, arguing Turkey and Germany harmed Armenians and calling Congress to act now.
Reader criticizes the commission form for failing to provide street lights on the public square for almost a year. Questions the value of current expenditures and the quality of city services.
Advocates urge approval of a 25 million state road bond, arguing the funds will be spent under competent guidance to build hard surfaced roads, aiming to make the state among the richest in the Union.
Describes opponents of Woman Suffrage facing off against the Susan B Anthony bill. Notes Senator Pat Harrison joins the debate by distant means. Argues women deserve a voice in elections and cites taxation without representation. Claims equal voting rights for Black women under existing laws can be extended without issue.
Citizens demand restoration of street lighting at night and urge honesty about costs. The note claims no coal shortage exists and questions what they are paying for, calling for accountability.
City residents warn that deteriorating streets in Oxford risk vehicle damage and accidents unless immediate repair work is completed. Officials have been urged to prioritize crumbling patches and potholes.
The Oxford post office has exceeded the required business to obtain free mail delivery. The needed amount was surpassed in 1919 by 10000 dollars. Citizens and the postmaster should start the process now to establish the service, with several months needed to begin operations.
The Eagle prints the Governor's Message in full for readers this week asserting few weeklies will carry it in full. The paper urges readers to read the message and notes its significance.
A 1914 tract argues for the commission form of government in Oxford, detailing fixed salaries, voter ratification of legislation and franchises, civil service merit, quarterly financial reports, and citizen control. It contends current officials face political influence, while advocates seek economy, efficiency, and broader participation.
The Anti Saloon League announces William Jennings Bryan will deliver a series of prohibition enforcement addresses in southern states starting January 16 the day the Eighteenth Amendment takes effect. Col W McDould Lee names Bryan honorary campaign chairman and notes a February Florida speaking week. Bryan’s stance on prohibition links to Democratic party support and aims to draw wide public audiences with remarks on liquor trade and cross border smuggling.
Mr and Mrs James F Hunter arrive from Little Rock with Mr Hunter taking a Forest City post office clerk role He previously served at Camp Pike post office during the war period hailed as a skilled dependable worker and plans to make Forest City home The Chronicle notes his strong character and expects local praise for his conduct and mingling with townspeople He is the son of Hon R G Hunter a former Lafayette County candidate for state representative
Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi declares the H J Gardner estate insolvent. On May 24 1920 creditors must file claims with the Chancery Clerk for examination and adjudication. Creditors may attend. Administrator Mrs H E Gardner dated January 9 1920 with January 15 31 notice.
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors will issue bonds for the Philadelphia Separate Road District at its February 1920 meeting unless a valid twenty percent protest petition is filed by the first Monday in February. The notice is signed by Clerk W M Woodward and official seal. dates January 12 1920 and publication January 15 22 28.
Notice of trustee sale citing J A Tankersley as substituted trustee under a 1917 Deed of Trust by E F McCall to J W McCall. Recorded in Book 54 Page 253 in the Chancery Clerk's office of La. The notice outlines sale of land and personal property to satisfy indebtedness secured by the deed.
Notice is given that trustee J. B. Roach will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the 164 acres in Lafayette County Mississippi described by deed of trust in favor of F. M. Stowers, recorded Book 667 Page 443, at the courthouse south door in Oxford on February 2 1920. The sale follows a request by the beneficiary and text specifies parcels in Section 8 Township 8 Range 2 W with several fractional tracts and a total of 164 acres.
Promote health with White's Cream Vermi fuge to expel intestinal worms in children. Safe for youngsters and marketed by A. H. Kendel with a price of 35c. Advertisement text aimed at parents seeking a remedy.
Amendment increases Davis Mize and Company capital stock from 40000 to 200000 dollars making total 200000 dollars. Signatories include V L Furr J A Parks H Friedman J S Good J M Spence J Friedman M A Greene I L Davis. Notaries public in Mississippi. Dates Jan 6 8 7 1920. County officials list.
The Lafayette County Clerk invites sealed bids by noon February 2 1920 for two contracts keeping county funds for 1920 and constructing abutments for the Oliver bridge on the Yoccona River Beat 6. Bidders must post bonds for faithful performance. January 12 1920. W M Woodward Clerk G A Woodward D C.
Articles of incorporation filed January 15 1920 in Oxford Mississippi outline the creation of North Mississippi Oil and Development Company with 100000 capital stock of 1 per share. Incoporators listed include C A McCharen Lee Baggett Sr J A Parks J C Hartsfield and W Price. The company aims to prospect for and mine minerals and to transport refine and market oil gas salt sulphur coal iron zinc and other minerals. The office is in Lafayette County Mississippi and the charter runs for 50 years.
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors orders all claims against the county or any district to be filed with the Clerk by noon on the first Monday of the month for which allowance is to be made. No warrants may be issued against county funds on that Monday.Effective January 12, 1920. W. M. Woodward, Clerk. (Jam. 15-22-28.)
J H Morris promotes a Singer sewing machine as an easy spring option and invites customers to visit for demonstration and explanation of the new model.
Mr C J Hamilton, a section foreman at College Hill, has been quite ill for ten days and remains under medical care.
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