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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
2
For Supervisor Beat 4 Chandler and Beat 5 J L Clifton, listed as candidates in the race notes. The document presents names to watch for local office contests. Voter guidance or ballot positioning details are not provided in the fragment.
The article argues that few candidates run due to high costs to announce in papers and county fees. It cites about 10 per county and 35 per paper, totaling around 1800, plus travel and advertising. It urges counties to reduce or waive costs to allow poorer men a chance to run for governor and other offices.
The county welcomes Hon. Clarence Eskridge's decision to seek the State Senate. He has served one term in the House and earned respect from colleagues for learning and ability, with support sought across the body.
Advertised textile rates show 4 cents per yard for cotton checks 7 cents per yard for calico and 10 cents per yard for Sea Island domestic fabric. Local merchants list these prices for shoppers seeking bargains.
A Mississippi editorial urges voters to demand clear positions from candidates on Bilbo and Vardaman policies. It condemns non factional slogans and warns against secret caucus forces, asserting effectively the need for transparent, principled lawmakers and a legislature aligned with the governor's aims.
The opposition to the rule of the people concedes the election of Lieut Governor Bilbo as governor. They plan to block Bilbo’s legislative policies by electing anti Vardaman anti Bilbo legislators to the House and Senate, a problem for the people to watch.
Advertisement lists second hand bricks in good condition for sale. Contact Lee Bascert Jr at phone 197 32 for quick purchase.
The University of Mississippi alumni outline the Alumni Loan Fund created in 1895 to aid students with five year loans at 5 percent interest. Loans capped at 10000 per year, secured by two solvent sureties, with repayment managed by the alumni secretary at no cost beyond postage. No loan losses reported to date.
Dr Wiley of North Oxford endorses Doan's Kidney Pills after four years of backache relief. He reports lasting cure from kidney related pain after consuming a box, praising the remedy in 1914. Local couple, the Hunters, visited friends in Taylor on Sunday.
A 1915 seed book from Hastings & Co Atlanta argues farmers in cotton states face a money crisis. It urges growing food on own land to cut costs, claiming a well tended garden can replace much cotton income and save more than the best five acres. Free booklet offered.
An old style medical claim promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills with lines about liver regulation and biliousness. The advertisement invokes sensational language and mentions 25 cents at the druggist.
Advert reads 150 acres of Bermuda pasture for cattle, at 1.00 per month each. Contact Detarince C R Delbridge, Oxford Mississippi, Route 3.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube lining and claims a constitutional cure via Halls Catarrh Cure. It warns catarrh causes deafness and offers free circulars from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It mentions Teache Family Pills for constipation.
An ordinance from Oxford outlines the city structure naming three departments. It designates Mayor R S Adams, J I Lawshee, and T W Avent as department superintendents and details council meeting times and city clerk duties.
Ordinance assigns councilman T W Avent as superintendent over city light and water plant sewerage system streets alleys sidewalks and fire department. It grants department superintendents full authority and requires council oversight. vacant offices from January 4 1915. Voting by sections recorded J H Lawshee listed yea.
Be it ordained by the council of Oxford that the bond by J H Lawshee as tax collector for fifteen thousand dollars with Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland is accepted and filed. R S Adams, Mayor, is designated custodian. R S Anass, Mayor, J H Lawsue, Clerk.
Be it ordained by the council of the city of Oxford that J H Lawshee be and he is hereby elected vice mayor with all of the powers and duties of the mayor in his absence or disability to act for any cause. Mayor J H Lawsues, Clerk.
By order of Mayor R. Apass J W T Falkner Sr is elected legal advisor to Oxford City Council at a salary of 15000 dollars per year payable in equal monthly installments as other salaries are paid. Clerk J A Lawsner records the action.
A fragmentary notice states a person is appointed and designated as superintendent of the city light and water plants under municipal supervision. The text lacks full name, date, and jurisdiction details.
The document outlines councilman T. W. Avent receiving 125.00 per month, with duties to operate meters and fixtures, supervise plant operations for patrons, and oversee the plants under a commissioner’s direction. Mayor R. S. Adams, Clerk J. H. Lawsuee noted.
The Oxford Mississippi city council assigns duties to T. W. Avans for street sewer and water, with deputies including Yiagor JH and Lawswex Cleric. salary ongoing as previously assigned by section 3, per ordinance.
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