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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
2
A rural urging stresses that prosperity hinges on farmers and crops. It notes record crop values, predicts global demand, and calls farmers to expand acreage and invest in machinery. The message frames farmers as backbone of the community and economy with emphasis on paying bills by February 21 28.
A Mississippi dispatch criticizes state lawmakers for a 15 cent fee bill for recording carrier deliveries of intoxicants. The bill would charge the consignee and pay clerks per shipment, with the measure later reconsidered and recommitted, seen as likely to die.
An Oxford citizen teased his wife by claiming to have seen the most beautiful woman on earth. After lunch a tense mood filled the home as the husband admitted the joke and the household settled back to normal. The episode left the couple and pets calmer with cheerful domestic warmth restored.
A prominent New Orleans druggist endorses Rexall Orderlies as the ideal laxative for men women and children based on personal experience and customer feedback. The Rexall Store offers trial size for ten cents and notes exclusive selling rights. Also mentions the 3 Kitchen Cabinet on display at Caldwell & Friedman's Furniture Store.
The Progressive Mississippian condemns the National Board of Censors for Passed by the National Board of Censors and the Primrose Path at a local playhouse. It questions the board’s existence and calls for local censorship to protect community morals against explicit scenes and perceived moral decline.
C H Roach Oxford seeks sound shell corn and cow peas at best market price. Farmers Warehouse Co offers sale items. One 23 inch paper cutter a Washington hand press and an Acme staple binder for sale at a bargain. Oxford Eagle advertises a fine piano in good condition for sale cheap at The Eagle office. There are two kinds of printing, ours is produced with the beat of material and workmanship.
Sheriff reports land parcels for rent or sale under section townships and ranges totaling 160 and 80 acres. Also lists U S Internal Revenue licenses issued to Lafayette County Mississippi for six months ending January 1 1916 to R R Chilton & Co Oxford and R L D licenses. Certified as true and correct by U S Internal Revenue official January 8 1916 by S M Snead sheriff.
City Clerk J. Lawenes reports sales of certificates of indebtedness on November 2. The notice lists transactions and amounts in a formal municipal record.
A fragment notes a bond related to the town of Oxford in Mississippi, referencing a balance of a thousand dollars and a date. The readable text provides limited context about the bond instrument or parties involved.
A local advertisement touts Frbell's Greaseless Liquid Eczema Remedy claiming it cures itching skin troubles such as itch ringworm chicken pox and sores resembling cancers. It lists R R Chilton & Co Bramley & Son as sellers and urges purchase for relief.
Notice to taxpayers about dietary guidance and appetite discussion. The text mentions eating pleasure and stomach health, without concrete actions or dates.
The report lists balance on hand and receipts for Common School Fund Taylor Separate School Fund Chickasaw Fund Institute Fund County Funds Pension Fund Road Commutation Fund Maintenance Road Fund Interest Paying and Sinking Fund Bond Funds High School and Agricultural High School Funds Abbeville Maintance Road Fund and S. R. D. Abbeville balances for December 31 1915. Treasurer S M Parnas signs the audited figures.
Tonic Digestive is marketed for relief and guaranteed results. Sold exclusively by the company for $1.10 with an advertisement promising swift relief.
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