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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
2
Speculation rose over why Pat Harrison left the administration forces during the national and state convention maneuvers. The Mississippi delegation shifted its vote from the second ballot onward, with Harrison aiding Governor Cox’s nomination and serving as the second to Cox’s pledge.
The Board honors Dr. Linder for superior business ability and financial acumen guiding its deliberations. It pays tribute to his rare mental and personal qualities that endeared him to officers and staff. It extends heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved family and will publish these resolutions in The Oxford Eagle. The Directors:
The passage notes Senator Sarrion and Harrison's Cabinet seating claims, suggesting Harrison may desert the President to avoid Mississippi ballots. It argues such moves could push Mississippians toward Harding with lingering distrust of Harrison. An unrelated medical ad promotes Herbine for digestive relief, priced 60 cents in Oxford, Mississippi.
The County School Board is urged to slow actions extending districts beyond reasonable attendance distance. Misinterpretations of school law spark a race to seize taxable property, threatening taxpayers' rights as districts seek property within a mile of Oxford's southern city line despite children living six miles away.
The county faces tax pressure as residents push for good schools and economical maintenance. Public scrutiny grows toward school governance, with risk that the school board will come under public suspicion if it splinters or acts erratically.
An advertisement touts Rub My Tism as a great pain killer that relieves pain and soreness from rheumatism neuralgia sprains and related ailments. The copy emphasizes quick relief and broad usefulness in a period voice.
A wall socket signal light from an eastern maker of electrical equipment glows steadily while devices such as toaster percolator iron use current. It ensures current is shut off when no longer needed according to a July Popular Mechanics Magazine note.
We are proud of the confidence doctors, druggists and the public have in 666 Chill and Fever Tonic. This advertisement highlights trust in the remedy as a reliable tonic for fever and chill symptoms.
A Cartoons Magazine caption notes that a woman always has time for reflection when she sees her mirror. The quip plays on vanity and self awareness in a light humorous panel.
Miss Augusta Kincannon visits relatives in Tupelo. Miss Ellen Bailey returns from extended stay with Jackson and Batesville kin. Master Clanre Harris comes back from Delta visits. Mrs Doyle Mizead baby reported to be quiet sick.
Notice for Emma P Worley versus Kate Burns et al informs that W M Woodward Special Commissioner sold described real estate on May 25 1920. A report will be made August 9 1920 before Judge J G McGowan in Water Valley Mississippi for confirmation of sale and any objections.
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors equalized the 1920 personal property assessment and will hear objections at the August 1920 meeting. The assessment roll is on file for inspection in the clerk’s office. July 13, 1920. W. M. Woodward, Clerk. By G. A. Woodward, D. C. (EF. July 15-22-29)
The Lafayette County Mississippi Clerk of the Board invites sealed bids by noon on August 3 1920 for multiple bridge projects along Yocona River Tubby Tubby levee and Piera Glenville road plus flooring and repair at Mitchell bridge and levee work north of Abbeville. Also bids for 40 tons coal at the Court House and Jail 1921 county home inmates care and for one road building tractor. Bond required and right to reject bids.
Notice announces a special election in Lafayette County Mississippi District No 4 on August 10 1920 at Burgess precinct to decide if bonds should be issued to build and maintain roads. Voters in Beat No 4 Lafayette County described lands may participate in the poll under the order of the Board of Supervisors and signed by Mitchell Johnson and Hall for the Lafayette election commission.
Notice to Lafayette County taxpayers that under code provisions the 1920 personal assessment roll has been filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. The Board will equalize at the August 1920 meeting. roll available for inspection in the Chancery Clerk's office. Dated June 25, 1920, J. Ke. Allen Assessor.
Commissioner in the Mississippi case J. W. McLarty et al vs Mrs S A Whiteside will sell at public auction to the highest cash bidder at the south door of the Oxford County Court House on July 17 1920. Ten acres in SE quarter of NE 14 and 50 acres on east half of SE quarter of Section 16 Township 10 Range 4 West. Rents for 1920 go to purchaser. Title as commissioner only. June 23 1920 W M Woodward Commissioner. I I Creekmore Sol. for Petitioners. (i June 24 July 18-1b)
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