Cattle Dipping Controversy In Lafayette County Letter
A letter to the editor from a Lafayette County planter challenges a published cattle dipping account. He disputes the handling and effects of a dipping vat, defends his actions, and questions Dr. Archer's cited statements about cattle deaths and tick eradication. He cites other local cases and demands clarification from Inspector Roberts and Dr. Archer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Bacor
A. Q. Roterts
LaFayette
Mr. Roberts
Dr. Archer
Sony
Mesars
Natchez
Mississippi
Brookhaven Visitors View Cattle Dipping Vats
A group of Brookhaven businessmen farmers and citizens toured a cattle dipping facility with the Board of Trade. They visited LeVenet stock farm outside the city where hundreds of Hereford cattle were processed through dipping vats with arsenical solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackron
Brookhaven
Board of Trade
Board of Trade Rooms
LeVenet
Information Wanted by the Blind Institute Superintendent
A Mississippi notice from R. S. Curry Supt. of the Blind Institute asks readers to report names ages colors sex and causes of blindness of blind men women or children in their community. The appeal urges wide newspaper circulation and requires prompt local reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry
Blinc Institute
Jackson
Miss
Resolutions on the Death of Jennie Herndon of the Yagees Missionary Society
The Methodist Yagees Missionary Society records the death of sister Jennie Herndon. The resolutions mourn a irreparable loss yet affirm hope in reunion. Sympathy is extended to her bereaved family and copies ordered for publication and society records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yagees Peoples Missionary Society
Methodist
Jennie Herndon
Utis Fansne Kinsarr
Tallahatchie Drainage Debate and Local News
Landowners in Tallahatchie discuss drainage plans while critics warn the proposed system is dangerous and costly. Opponents argue courts should decide land rights, that many commissioners increase costs, and that promoters push self interests. Community notes cover sickness, visits, singing meetings, and local outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahatchie
O'Bryant
Panola County
Chancery Court
Children’s Day at Dillard’s Chapel
Sunday afternoon Children’s Day services at Dillard’s chapel drew a full house. Rev. E. Taylor’s address urged parents to train children properly and left a lasting impression. Burgess and nearby areas were well represented with many local families in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard's Chapel
E. Taylor
Burgess
Mesars
Oscar
Edgar Shaw
Paither
Yellow Leaf
Miss Greer
Texas
Riverside Singing Brings Help and Hope to Community
The Riverside church event saw strong church and community support during a busy farming season. Gratitude goes to Prof. Jordan and Myrtle choir for earnest singing, with Floyd, McElroy, and Miss Velma Black among those contributing. A singing school at Riverside church is planned by the young workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Green
Jordan
Myrtle
Riverside Church
Messrs
Floyd and McElroy
Potts Camp
Velma Black
Mrs McLarty
Oxford
Winborn
Earl
Farmer's Warehouse Company Incorporators and Charter Details
The charter lists incorporators P Linder P Linker and B B Russell all of Oxford Mississippi with domicile in Lafayette County. Capital stock six thousand dollars, shares one dollar each, existence fifty years. Purpose to operate a general warehouse cotton compress mills and machinery, buy sell real estate and farm products, with powers under Mississippi Code 1908. Signed by incorporators P B Lixper F L Lixken and BB Rowers acknowledged in Lafayette County on June 16 1913. An advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic remedy follows with testimonial from Mrs William Orvis Clare Michigan. Sold by A H Kendel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Warehouse Company
P. “ Linder
Oxford
Mississippi
P . Linker
B. B. Russell
LaFayette County
P. B. Lixper
F. L. Lixken
State of
Local Interest Notices and Patent Medicine Claims
A fragmentary local notice discusses community trust in citizen statements and a claim about deafness cures. It promotes Dean's Kenney Pills as a kidney remedy with dubious efficacy and outlines a standard advert for Chamberlain's medicines. The piece includes addresses and endorsements by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
J. R. Crow
Zficer
Soath Street
Misc
Dean
Patent topical remedies and household salves advertised
An assortment of medical and home care products promotes Hut Lightning Oil, Backlen Arnica Salve, Dr King New Life Pills, Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment, and Dowd Quick spray. Advertisements claim instant relief from pain, healing of skin eruptions, laxative benefits, and pest control guidance. Includes testimonials and prices, with local Sherman Texas and Delvalle Texas references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hob
Hobson
Mr Alleman
Litthetown
Notice of Real Estate Sale in Lafayette County Mississippi
Sheriff E.E. Tempus will sell at the South door of the Lafayette County courthouse on August 4 1913 to satisfy a mechanic lien against property described as the northwest corner of Kendels property on Depot Street Oxford tied to W Buffalo line with 147 foot sides and encumbrances including a deed of trust. Proceeds to cash highest bidder within legal hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Said
Kendel
Depot Street
City of
Oxford
Miss
A. H Kende
Re County
LaFayette County
E.E Tempus
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Oxford Eagle
E. A. Thompson
Ogan
D. H. Frazier
Hewlett Johnson
G. O. Foust
Baxter
LaFayette Springs
Mesdames
Susie Matthews
Ida Hyde
Mark Kidd
Gene Patterson
Miss Hill
Tula
Kid Livingston
Leonard King
Willie Knight
Tutwiler
Edgar Sharp
Yocona
H. H. Johnson
Kate Welch
Chester Knight
Whit Owens
Edward Harria
Rease Huston
Oxford Camp Ground
Ebb King
Dillard’s Chapel
Riverside Nes
Chamberlain
William Orvis
Clare, Mich
A. H. Kendel
Wee J. Cheney & CO
Pia
Talon
Chassberlain
WoRwa
Geo
Nail
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadephis
Ft Louis
S Oil
A. B. Richards Medicine Co
Sherman, Tex
Backsen
J. H. Polanes
Delvalle
Tes
R. No. 2
Dan
Dr. King
Mathulka
A H. Ken
Lee
Chilton’s
Circuit Court
B. K. Martin
Oxford Lumber Co
Ira Purvis
EE. Ae
A. H. Kendell
A DeBoe
Fredona
Kentucky
C. S. Bynd
AIR Dome
W. B. McMahon
L. K. Grigsby
Nanson
Oliver Twist
Wellington
Tex
Sisk
Lawshee Co
Oxfords
Missouri
C. H. Roach & Co
Undertakers
Filiew
Kentucky Live Stock Insurance Company
Logan & Knight, Agents
Bank of Oxford
Rowland Drug Co
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