24 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
1
Private David S. Buffaloe sends a brief missive from France dated December 28 1917. He describes riding a motorcycle daily and notes loss of home for himself and his parents while awaiting further moves. He expresses eagerness for home news and asks for the Eagle and Hambone letters.
Lieutenant Governor Lee M. Russell writes from Jackson on legislative steps to speed financial bills, tax equalization, and funding for schools hospitals and soldiers’ aid. He notes improved cooperation, a modernizing legislature, and bad weather delaying initial work as of January 22, 1918.
A public notice from Lee M. Russell states he will be away from Oxford for about forty days with biweekly returns. In his absence, Clifford Devis, a young law student, will handle his legal business and other matters, ensuring entrusted work is properly attended to.
An Oxford woman uses funds from operation earnings to purchase Liberty Bonds. She notes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy helped her save, allowing the investment in war bonds for the war effort.
Eugene D. Rouse of Monte Santo Augusta says Tanlac cleared his malaria and chills, boosted his weight by fifteen pounds, and restored appetite and strength after a long illness. He notes no fevers since taking Tanlac and praises overall health improvement. Tanlac sold in Oxford by Rowland Drug Co.
Emma Wilson daughter of T J Wilson and W E Jeffreys were married at the bride’s parents home. The couple left for Coffeeville, his home, where he runs a successful business. The bride is described as a charming young lady of the city.
Oxford Mississippi January 21 1918 instruction to all unnaturalized Germans over fourteen to register with the postmaster from February 4 at 6 AM to February 4 ending at 8 PM 1918 in this county notice to observe the mandate and a 5 cent reward for returning a monogram case H C F finder to Miss H C Farley.
Prof. Dorrah recovers from appendicitis in Memphis and may return home soon. Corpsman Clevelle Walker of Ft Morgan visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, last week. Mrs. Jordan Tomlinson travels to New Albany to be with her brother Sergeant Montroy. Inverness resident O Cresswell stayed with a local family this week. Kathleen Baldwin was a weekend guest at Ricks Hall. Lola Kate Holcomb, bedridden recently, is improving. Mary Hume and Elizabeth Mr. Pete Ramey of Shaw visited family this week. Mrs. McLeod and daughter Ruby of Grenada visited Mrs. McLeod’s brother, Geo Buffaloe Sr. Mrs. W. S. Hamilton of Jackson stayed with her mother, Mrs. Ella Rhodes. Mrs. Andrews of Memphis was called to sick mother Mrs. Harris. Anna Kane of Rosicrucio returns to the University and stays with aunt Mrs. Blanche Serville. J A Christian left for Jackson to attend Red Cross nurses lectures. Lena Mae Calloway, teaching at Harmontown, spent the McLarty. Will McAllister visited cousin Mrs. John Walker. Major Dan Sultan has been promoted to Colonel. Sultan’s Oxford upbringing and Lafayette County ties noted, with Leighton Hope serving as Vice Consul in China. D L Sultan has been ill but improving. Able Davidson of Walter, Oklahoma, visited brother E O Davidson for the weekend.
The report from L. A Olson County Agent outlines postponed rail shipments due to embargos, with rescheduled livestock handling dates for hogs and cattle. It advertises velvet bean seed at $2 delivered and notes corn shipments for February and March, urging orders and payments to secure car loads.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims calomel salivates and weakens the body, while Liver Tone starts the liver without causing sickness, suitable for children and adults, with a money-back druggist guarantee.
A terse notice warns that paying taxes by February 1 is required to keep veto rights available. Officials emphasize deadlines and eligibility, outlining consequences for late payment and preserving authority.
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