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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
1
Wealthy Lowndes planter Smith, whose prison sentence for the Laurent case was affirmed, will pursue error proceedings delaying a prison stay and a hearing at the October term. The note hints at financial affairs and a $50,000 damage suit tied to Laurent.
J N Powers state superintendent of education hopes Mississippi State University will secure a $1500 Peabody fund share to be distributed within a year among ten state universities as directed by the executive board. A New York trip followed with favorable signals. Noel received a law committee from Lawre county urging no pardon for Pickett bound for selling illicit liquor. Governor Pickett pardoned a white man from county after paying most of a $500 fine for assault, noting substantial progress and pressure from a law enforcement league.
The text advocates a law requiring farmers to burn cotton promptly and calls on officers to enforce it. It notes white farmers burn stalks while many black tenants stay indifferent and mentions the upcoming senators vote and legislative session.
The state reports a cash balance of 243 155 01 against 296 343 01 on July 6 1905 and a 116 642 balance in 1909. Officials say finances appear healthy and may gain about 400 000 from the United States treasury as the state's pro rata share of a general appropriation to promote industrial and mechanical training in commonwealth institutions.
The annual meeting of the executive council of the Farmers Union sits in session with President Hightower, Vice President Bass, Secretary Russell, Business Agent Collins and five state executive board members, who say nothing of public interest will be released.
Governor stays in close contact as reports from Meadville indicate no fresh hostilities. Officials say harmony prevails and residents believe the feud has caused enough bloodshed, with no belligerent talk remaining among county factions.
State Treasurer Edwards reports a Treasury notice certifies $40,000 due from the United States to Mississippi under acts of August 30, 1990, and March 4, 1907. The amount will be drafted and forwarded to the state for the agricultural and mechanical colleges and for no other purpose.
Holmes county legislator LS Rogers, chair of public health and quarantine, backs converting the old capitol building on Capitol Street into a State hospital and plans to introduce a bill at the next session.
United Confederate Veterans push to fix the Mississippi State reunion in Vicksburg for September to align with the $50,000 monument dedication in the Vicksburg national military park. Adjutant General John A Webb and Col W A met to favor dates between September 10 and 15, with some pushing for October.
The Nation's birthday was marked in Mississippi by a quiet, largely businessless day. Jubilation events were sparsely attended due to extreme heat. Farmers in agricultural districts neglected public celebrations as they hurried to harvest crops.
The State executive board of the Farmers' Union meets to audit accounts and review officer duties. They discuss preparations for stock for a million-dollar warehouse venture and related arrangements.
Cotton futures advance as drought strangles Texas crops. October at 12.72 and December 12.75 close amid weather delays. spot cotton in New York tops 13 cents. Memphis up to 12 1/2 cents, New Orleans to 12 1/4 cents. Traders eye rain relief and potential demand shifts.
The House, by 171 to 14, votes to submit an income tax amendment to the states with Republicans in negative votes. The measure, debated four hours, goes to the president for signature. Chairman Payne argues the power is needed in wartime, even if it risks a "nation of Mars."
A cyclone like gale battered St Louis and nearby areas on Monday. The excursion steamer Alton faced severe winds near Alton Illinois as it tried to reach the Missouri shore. Passengers rushed for shelter as the vessel careened and rammed a bridge pier, forcing an emergency shore landing.
An order closes a Graves county post office in Paducah named after former President Grover Cleveland. Established about twenty two years ago the community petitioned for the post office and requested the name Folsomdale honoring Cleveland and Frances Folsom.
Secretary Nagel ousted about a hundred employees and accepted ten resignations after an efficiency investigation. The action targeted workers judged to have roafed on the job, marking the department’s largest personnel shake up to date.
A Sunday storm swept an eight mile by twenty five mile area around Glasco Beloit Jamestown Scottville Simpson and Randall destroying banner crops. Estimated damage exceeds 31 million dollars as farmers begin to plow and prepare for next year with some offering to sell their crop projects for one dollar per acre.
Reports from Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma and parts of Texas indicate improving cotton stands and progress, while North and South Carolina and other Texas areas remain steady or declining. Plant health varies by region with rain and heat shaping yields and drought risks amid ongoing concerns over expense and weevil damage.
A telegram from NorwardGa states rain delayed Elberta peach picking and asks Governor Brown to allow Sunday labor to save fruit. Attorney General Hart concludes the governor has no authority to issue a proclamation relaxing the Sabbath law.
Atlanta police records show 1,575 arrests for drunkenness in the first six months of 1909, surpassing the first half of 1908 and matching the six months of 1907 before prohibition. Near beer is noted as the closest modern substitute to intoxicants.
Wallington records the largest June increase among post offices with a 45 percent boost year over year. Seattle posts 32.20 percent gains and New York City leads with an operational total of $1,486,555, up 50 percent from the prior period.
Pueblo Colorado faced a historic dry Saturday as aldermen failed to agree on the list of saloon licensees for the year. Saloons were ordered closed at midnight and only 100 licenses may be issued under the new rule, but councilmen have not reached consensus on who should receive them in their wards. Since July 1 saloons operated without licenses.
Mrs Carrie Schewe who faced post office inspectors over alleged threatening anonymous letters to her husband and neighbors kissed her children goodbye and hanged herself at home after confessing a mania for writing the letters. Her husband William Schewe had been told of the letters and promised to seek prosecution’s end. Counterfeiters Flood Country. New York. A million dollars in counterfeit currency spreads nationwide as Secret Service hunts leaders behind the vast plot.
In Georgia the senate sent a house resolution urging representatives to oppose mailing New Orleans cotton and to back a bill requiring the Agriculture Department to provide statistics on cotton stocks in mild factories. The resolution faced opposition but was fully referred to the agricultural committee while another senate action adopted a law to require stock statistics from the department.
A Washington report says the Mississippi ship figurehead may be turned over to Mississippi if Governor Noel makes a formal request. Representative Humphreys received Secretary Meyer's reply to the congressman's inquiry, noting the figurehead could be donated to four states bearing its name, though names may be removed to avoid searchlight glare.
John R. Early, a young man alleged to have leprosy, held a reception at a New York Skin and Cancer Hospital to prove he is untainted. Doctors and friends attended as Dr. Lucam Bulkeley arranged the event to show there is nothing leprous about him.
Floods submerged Springfield and nearby areas in Southern Missouri with near 2000 homeless and $1,500,000 property loss. Six were injured as railroad traffic and farming lands suffered. the Missouri food situation strained as the Springfield and Kansas City regions faced extensive inundation.
Washington reports say Japan may denounce the 1904 treaty with a one year notice. Officials cite diplomatic caution while noting a labor question on the coast as a possible motive. Ambassador Tekabira reportedly seeks to return home as a key development in the dispute.
State officials warn Georgia is broke with a deficit exceeding $610000 if current appropriations and revenue gaps persist. An earlier year showed $150000 in appropriations and $70000 in extraordinary receipts that are unlikely this year.
Farmers in Central Kentucky report heavy rains in the past six weeks have damaged corn and wheat yields, with wheat already cut and still shocks delaying threshing. They fear harvests will be much lower per acre than in recent years due to moisture and field damage.
Bristol Virginia temperance leaders press for segregation of saloons under an exhibit commission with Judge Welly to appoint. Licenses blocked until August first as court delays. They seek saloons on State street, half in Tennessee, with court likely to grant the plan.
Harry Beach, 23, and his wife, reportedly hungry, offered their two weeks old infant for sale at $500. Beach noted keeping the child would cause hardship, claiming the sale would place the boy in a good home and bring prosperity to the family.
Atlanta house adopts measures targeting the New Orleans and New York cotton exchanges to deny mail usage. A second resolution seeks government action to balance cotton producer and buyer by publishing data on cotton supply and demand.
On luncheon tables a variety of vegetable salads and accompaniments are described. Recipes include a new potato and carrot salad with celery, olive oil dressing. tongue and apple salad. peach or pear desserts with whipped cream. sardine crostini and stuffed lettuce cups. cantaloupe with vanilla ice cream. maraschino cherries and nut t But the piece also outlines a cabbage and green pepper cold slaw dressing with sour cream and vinegar.
A longtime laundress prided herself on keeping colors true. She explained a pink garment dyeing trick using red cheesecloth dyed in boiling water, then dye-water for an hour to achieve even color.
Prepare lettuce leaves by picking washing and drying. Cut across the dish sprinkle with salt fry fat ham until brown add hot vinegar pour over lettuce mix well garnish with hard boiled eggs slice and keep fat very hot so vinegar boils instantly adjust vinegar amount to lettuce quantity.
A historic recipe lists half a pound of butter three quarters of a pound of flour half a pound of castor sugar two ounces of currants and a saltspoon of powdered cinnamon. Cream butter sift dry ingredients mix to a stiff paste chill overnight roll cut rounds bake until crisp and cool store in ting until needed.
A historical recipe directs using three quarters tablespoon butter one quarter salt one tablespoon sugar half cup scalded milk three quarters cup cold water mix well dissolve quarter cake compressed yeast in quarter cup lukewarm water then stir in one and a half cups four. Shape as rolls following bread method.
A vintage recipe lists ingredients and steps for a dessert: one-half cup rice, three-quarters pint milk, one-half cup wet sugar, four eggs, four apples. Cook rice in milk to a pulp, fold into the stewed apples and sugar for ten minutes, then fold in whipped egg whites.
Thousands gathered in Yazoo City to witness the unveiling of a monument to Confederate veterans and Mississippi women. The event featured pageantry, music, cannon, and speeches, marking a holiday atmosphere across Yazoo County.
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