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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
2
A Mississippi discussion argues that the state Revenue Agent’s anti trust suit against insurance companies is strong. The piece suggests the industry threatens disruption unless the suit is withdrawn and laments past loyalty to insurer interests.
The article argues that state authorities pursue a trespass against anti trust laws and criticizes the Insurance Commissioner for siding with companies. It claims open competition benefits policyholders and praises the Revenue Agent for challenging insurers. It notes threats of withdrawal and announces the Eagle's annual sale price of $1.00 starting Jan. 29.
Detroit rumor states Morgan interests led by Liberty National Bank will finance Ford Motor Company with a loan reportedly between 50 million and 75 million dollars. Joseph A. Bowers, Liberty National Bank vice president, named as Ford treasurer, declined to confirm details and promised a midweek statement.
Reflections on purpose and perseverance aside from a blunt note on life’s pursuits. The Magnolia Gazette prints estimates of Mississippi insurance premiums and losses over eighteen years. It also advertises Prickly Ash Bitters and Ballard's Snow Liniment with brief claims and local sellers.
Neal's Improved Paymaster seed corn claims 93 bushels per acre with two big ears per stalk. Derived from Tennessee Red Cob and recommended by the University of Tennessee as top corn. Price 5 dollars per bushel, 4 dollars for two or more. Cash with order. Reference: Dahnke Walker Milling Co and Old National Bank. Union City Tennessee. January 27 to February 10.
A tense scene unfolds as a woman sits by the fire when a man approaches and a kiss is planted. She exclaims in confusion until realizing the man is her husband, prompting mutual surprise and reflection on the moment.
Lafayette County Mississippi invites sealed bids by 12 noon February 8 1921 for furnishing and running gear of a two horse wagon the construction of a 300 foot bridge over Tubby Creek in Beat 3 on Tolson and Cain Road and for qualifying as County Depository with 1921 funds. Bond required. Board may reject any bid. Jan 11 1921. W M Woodward Clerk. G A Woodward D C. Jan 13 20 27 Feb 8.
A home bottle of Prickly Asa Bitters is promoted as the best and cheapest form of preparedness against indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. The ad claims timely doses ward off sickness and save money, with a price of 1.25 dollars per bottle sold by R. R. Chilton & Co Special Agents Abe.
Substituted Trustee J E Bounds announces sale of 80 acres in Lafayette County Mississippi under a Deed of Trust tied to Caleb Wilkins and H T Smith. Sale to occur cash to the highest bidder at the south door of the Lafayette County Court House in Oxford on January 29 1921, within lawful hours.
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids by noon February 7 1921 for dragging all bond issue roads in Taylor Road District Lafayette County Mississippi. Bids priced per mile for a team of four mules and driver with eight foot steel drags, to be used only with a mounted operator, as directed by commissioners. Bid rejection right reserved. Witnessed by J M Tatum J E Tatum L R Varner on January 3 1921.
Election commissioners announce a special election in Oxford Mississippi to fill the unexpired mayoral term of E B Temple. The election is set for January 21 1921 at the Clerk of Circuit Court office with hours per law. Signatures include A M Hall J A Tankersly and G R Bowles.
The U S District Revenue Collector for Mississippi announces sale of 16 3-4 acres of land in Lafayette County known as the late S J Palmer homestead to satisfy a tax debt of Oscar Palmer totaling 1 922 15. Sale to be held at the south door of the Court House in Oxford on Monday February 7 1921 in cash to the highest bidder. Witness G L Donald Collector at Jackson Mississippi January 4 1921.
The State of Mississippi Lafayette Board of Supervisors of Lafayette County will on Tuesday February 8 1921 let contracts for four years to work and maintain all 2nd and 3rd class roads in Beats 2 and 4 according to the Chancery Clerk's office Bidders must provide bond and the Board may reject any bids This notice is dated January 11 1921 by G A Woodward D C with subsequent notices January 13 20 27 and February 3 1921
Notice from Oxford Mississippi election commissioners announces a February 24 1921 special election to decide whether the city remains under the present Commission form of government or reverts to the pre 1914 city government. G R Bowles and J A Tankersley oversee. January 20 February 3 10 17 notices.
Special Receiver W M Woodward informs creditors of Merchants and Farmers Bank Oxford Lafayette County Mississippi that on January 24, 1921 at 10 A M they may present claims to the fund directed by the court order in a chancery case R C Carter et al vs Duke M Kimbrough et al No 4775.
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