Merchant Bank Failure Prompts Legislative Reflections
The weekly letter criticizes the M and F Bank collapse, urges transparency, and praises receivers and officials. It notes lawmakers work on appropriation bills, banking reforms, and state exams, with discussion of guardian funds, local option, and a new teacher college at Hattiesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bprtor
Legislature
House of Representatives
Senate Temperance Committee
Kyle, Taylor and Smith
Senate
Warrass
Wedding of Murray Roberts and Emma Quick at Bay Springs
On Saturday night January 24 the marriage of Murray Roberts and Emma Quick was held at Bay Springs church officiated by Rev. Roland Q Leave. Henry Johnson was maid of honor Bertha Juneau bridesmaid Rayburn Roberts best man Lewis Tidwell groomsman Lonnie Quick and Walter Simmons ushers. The bride wore a white lace over silk gown and the groom a dark suit. The couple left for their new home after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Roberts
Emma Quick
Bay Springs Church
Roland Q. Leave
Henry Johnson
Bertha Juneau
Rayburn Roberts
Lewis Tidwell
Messers Lonnie Quick
Walter Simmons
Wizhen
Notice to Taxpayers: Taxes delinquent after January 31
Notice dated January 19 from Sheriff MH. E. E. Trpue warns taxpayers that the 1st of February falls on Sunday this year and all taxes unpaid by January 31 will become delinquent.
Freeman Son Howard Passes At 21 In Shaw Mississippi
Howard Freeman youngest son of Mr and Mrs James Freeman died at home in Shaw Mississippi on December 4 1913 aged 21 years and three months after illness and unsuccessful treatment He spent time at A M College Starkville and Colorado Springs seeking health His family recalls his comforting departure telling relatives he would soon join angels and that death held no fears A brief farm listing appears at the end noting 55 acre Horican Creek Thompson farm near Oxford with sale or rent options and contact J E Lockaup Vaneleave.
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Howard
James Freeman
Jesus
Shaw
Miss
A. & M. College
Starkeville
Colorado Springs
Grive
For Sale Seed Offer From George McGILL
Lespedera seed peas and seed corn advertised for sale by farmer George McGill in Woodville Mississippi. Write for prices direct from the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGill
Woodville, Miss
Go-to-church-day urged at Oxford Methodist
Every Methodist in Oxford is urged to attend the Sunday School next Sunday morning and to be present at the 11 o'clock service. E. S. Lewis is the pastor of the Methodist Church inviting all to worship.
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Oxford
E. S. Lewis
Methodist Church
Bexiy
South Entering New Era of Agricultural Production Says Hestings
Atlanta leader H G Hestings, head of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee, predicts a transformative era in Southern farming driven by corn club work. He notes rapid yearly growth, expansion into Three and Four Crop Clubs, and new practices like oats and cowpeas on former corn land to diversify crops and renew soil. He cites farmers and neighbors inspiring broader participation and millions of dollars added to Southern production.
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Al.Ute
H. G. Hmustings
Atlanta
Pour Crop Club
Hastings Prolific Corn Sets Southern Yield Records
Hastings Prolific Corn yields 214 bushels per acre, leading Southern records with Georgia 114 Mississippi 225 Arkansas 172. Hastings Prolific touted as best pay year after year. Prices listed per packet to postpaid and prepaid options. free catalogue offered by HH Hastings Co. Atlanta.
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Hastings
South
Georgia
Mississippi
Arkansas
Atlanta
Dinner claims for a juice diet shake
A sensational diet pitch praises a juice product as a miracle to curb hunger and boost health. It promises rapid weight control and money back guarantees while claiming powerful kidney and blood benefits. The advert urges immediate purchases and repeated use for promised results.
A Great Discovery Kuykendall's Eczema Remedy
G W Eastman of Grenada Mississippi reveals a greaseless liquid medicine touted as a never failing cure for eczema teter ringworm poison oak itch fever blisters frost bites chicken pox prickly heat nettle rash and other skin ailments. Available at Rowland Drug Co Oxford and John Jones Taylor Mississippi.
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G. W Eastman
Grenada
Miss
Kuykendall
Gosale
Rowland Drug Co
Oxford
John Jones
Taylor
Late Planted Cotton and the Ell Weevil Observed
The U S Department of Agriculture reports large scale tests show late planted cotton yields are consistently lower than early planted crops. An overflow experiment in Avoyelles Parish in 1913 compared sides of Bayou de la, showing early plantings produced about half a bale per acre while late plantings yielded far less.
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Bureau of Enthology
Department
Louisiane
Bureau of Entomology
O. H. Jeffrson
O. P. Couvillioh
U. S. Department of Agriculculture
Real Estate Sale Under Trust Deed in Lafayette County
Notice of sale of real property in Lafayette County Mississippi under a trust deed to First National Bank of Oxford. Property described as section 12, township 3 west, containing about 12 acres, with sale for cash to heirs. Court house steps in Osneeom on a January date.
Trustee Sale Notice in Lafayette County Miss 1914
Substituted Trustee under a Deed of Trust dated November 7 to foreclose indebtedness. On February 7 in Lafayette Springs Miss I will offer at legal hours the property described in the deed to satisfy the loan. The sale follows sections and township range details in Lafayette County Mississippi.
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D. L. Jernican
Ette Springs
Lafaye
Miss
Meas
Sale of Real and Personal Property in Lafayette County
Deed of Trust execution by RK E Harkins et al in favor of W M Woodward to secure indebtedness. Trustee pronounces sale for cash at the south door of the Oxford Court House Mississippi, describing 160 plus acres in Township 9 Range 3 West and gin mill equipment and fixtures to be sold as listed in Book 77, 2, pages 139 and 439. notice notes additions since the trust date.
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Martin
Nat’l
Oxford
Latayerts
Mississip
Osnee
Lafayette
Parsusal
RK. E. Harkins
W M Woodward
Therrin
Lafayatte
Missis
Court House
Mississippi
Ae Aeehan
Notice to Clients About January Legislative Session
Notice states the firm FaLsner Russeten FaLexrn will operate from Jackson for weeks starting January Cth during the legislature. Offices remain open with Col Falkner available at the First National Bank to confer. Messages and mail may be addressed to Oxford or Jackson in care of State Senate for prompt attention.
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Jackson
Col. Falkner
First National Bank
Oxford
State Senate
Mareh Court
FaLsner, Russeten & FaLexrn
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Prompts Reader Restorations
An advertisement extols Mayr’s stomach remedy and promises digestive relief through reader testimonials. The copy notes a free booklet on digestion and digestive factors, attributed to Mayr the chemist at 154 White St. and R. K. R. Cauton & Co.
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Crete
White St. In
Steemdh
Liv-Ver-Lax Promises Fast Relief and Safety
An advertisement touts Liv-Ver-Lax as a natural remedy for daily well being. It claims consistent energy, safety, and avoidance of poisons with reliable, gentle action. The copy Marketed as a reliable health product, it emphasizes quick relief and trustworthiness.
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Eliza A. Thompson
GC. Kirkpatrick
Fies
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Frank Matthews
L. 0. Davidson
Hattiesburg
University
Forrest County
Legislative Party
E. E. Trpue
Horrican Creek
Thompson Farm
J. E. Lockaup
Vaneleave
Mies
H. G. Hestings
Ieee
Hault
Trustees Sale Netce
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A. B. Richards Sladiciee Co
Sherman, Texas
A. H. Kenper
Mayr
R. KR. Cauton & Co
Uni- Verity Avenue
Wiiner Kennedy
Batesville, Miss
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WB. Buscu
C. W. Smre
G. W. Extent J. M. Keviy
J. S. Cattawar
Wm. Grason
E A. Patror
Mas. P. P. Gootsrr
de King
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Delphia
St. Louis
Rowtanp Devo Co
C. H. Roach
Mississi Undertaker
Silk-Lawshee Co
Oxfords
Vis
W. B. McMahon
Patton
Drs. Bramsett & Bramlett
Oxford Opera House
F.L. Toole, Propriete
Moving Pictures
Sanat Night
Amy Camse
Kentucky Live Stock Insurance Company
Logan & Knight
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