14 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
1
W D Hed touts the county Farm Bureau as a beneficial, financially positive venture noting stock investment profits, lower prices on goods, and broader market advantages. He urges expansion of stockholders and cautions against harsh criticism while promising future county gains through cooperation.
Lafayette County Farm Bureau hosts a July 19 picnic at Burgess with broad community turnout expected from Burgess and nearby counties. A planning committee tightens preparations as residents bring baskets and excitement for the county event. The Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society held a spelling bee, raising nineteen dollars.
The Cut-Across pest treats the yard as a public path and persuades others to follow. After repeatedly cutting across, the grass vanishes and a clear walkway remains, creating a neat path through the grass.
Mrs. L A Price injuring when her car hit earth bank across a public road in Duck Hill on July 12. She sues the town of Duck Hill for 5000 in Montgomery county circuit court next week. Attorneys Hom James Casedy and W G Boyette represent the plaintiff.
A Mississippi Masonic lodge in Oxford votes to drape T. S. Gathright Lodge No 33 in mourning for thirty days and to send condolences to the deceased brother's family. Committee members Woodward Friedman Stephens sign the resolutions. Also brief social notices mention local gatherings and travel.
The Normal at College Hill opened Monday July 11 with large turnout and strong teacher presence. Prof Bush expressed optimism about the summer session at the Inter-County Normal, listing attending instructors and staff.
State Superintendent W F Bond oversees a large roster of county superintendents and teachers. The document names many administrators and instructors including H T Smith Lafayette County, C A Lawshee Yalabusha County, J E Johnson Panola County, and numerous Normal School faculty and students.
Mrs. Irene McLarty who has been visiting Miss Kate McGuire has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Holmes of Meridian are visiting Mrs. Cora Gideon. Mr. R. L. East and family motored through and spent a few days last week with relatives.
Advertisement notes one second hand refrigerator for sale with 100 pound capacity and a contact phone number 406 call.
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