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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
2
A local call denounces daily campaign lies aimed at Governor Vardaman and urges Mississippians to reject slanderous reports. The piece praises Vardaman for a defensive, honorable campaign and urges voters to support him.
Instructional notice explains voting rights under the 1906 tax code section on poll books and affidavits. It warns against voter suppression, urges lawful participation, and calls for severe punishment of those trying to disqualify voters. It references Governor Vardaman and urges readers to act to ensure a square deal at the polls.
Lafayette County citizens convene to denounce the July 6 assault on Senator Bilso at Starkville. They demand strict legal punishment and urge law-abiding citizens to back accountability, citing a square deal for all. Bay Springs notes include local visits and social updates.
Delegates from major cotton spinning nations gather in Barcelona for the International Master Cotton Spinners Association annual meeting. The American spinners attend separately, urging higher production, closer to producers, and a shift to factory use. discussion covers prices, supply, and plans for U S crop handling. The trip includes impressions of Spanish railways, Montserrat monastery, and social events, with hopes for future cooperation and warehouse deals in Barcelona.
Mrs. Maggie Mansell and Mrs. Wil Hashing enjoyed a Tuesday visit with Mrs. Sealey. Thomas Hawkiin, Myrit Frazier, and Joe Miles attended Thursday’s Abbeville picnic and described a delightful time. Guy Bets hosted an ice cream supper Saturday night for the young people. Lillie Hawkins of Oxford is mentioned, and Will Rushing traveled to Abbeville Monday.
The piece discusses a Bible Student stance on the Rich Man and Lazarus parable, challenging literal versus parabolic readings. It cites Father from Interpatient Bible Students Associa te and argues the rich man’s fate reflects Jewish-Gentile separation and divine judgment beyond earthly riches.
Farmers near Riverside plan a July 28 picnic at D. R. Collins old place now Cathey and Carson occupied. Residents invite all to attend and enjoy a lively event while supporting River side church painting funds. Mrs. O. A. Stevenson and children visit from Blue Lake and a Marshall county picnic was enjoyed. Baby girl and Mrs. Carson show improvement.
Legal notices announce to all creditors of BP Sk that one year is allowed for probate to register claims. Sheriff Hartfield of Syette County Mississippi will auction land including three sections and a small plot with shop on August 31, 1911 in Oxford Mississippi to the highest bidder for cash. The sale is to satisfy tax and court-ordered liens under case J F Ives RJ Seaman.
The Board of Supervisors of LeParette County will sell by public outcry at the county courthouse in Oxford Mississippi on a Monday in August within legal hours for cash the lands and roads listed, to be reset per bidder and plans. The notice names roads, sections and townships, with conditions and terms set by the board and clerk.
Fragmentary OCR shows an advertisement listing Parson’s Foln Life pills sold by New York agents. It mentions price in cents and health claims but the text is garbled with partial phrases about health and life pills. The readable items include a sales notice for a health product and dealer references.
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