17 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
1
Pickens resident H H Casteel, a Holmes County candidate for Lieutenant Governor, is praised as educated, honest and well suited for the role. Support from fellow locals emphasizes a clean Senate record and broad backing from his home county.
A 1919 notice calls Lafayette County men who served in World War I to assemble at Oxford courthouse on Monday July 28 at 11 a.m. for organizing a local American Legion post. The nonpartisan civilian group aims to uphold US Constitution, promote law and democracy, and foster 100 percent Americanism with a minimum 15 members.
Jackson Mississippi July 17 Secretary Joseph KR Norwood of the Democratic state executive committee urges discharged soldiers to carry their discharge certificates to the polls on August 5 to prove voting rights. The move aims to prevent soldier vote controversies and may enable 6 000 to 8 000 veterans to participate despite registration or poll tax issues. The first primary results canvass will follow July 28 with county committees sending returns to the secretary of state.
Mrs Salina Moore returns from Como to visit son in Memphis Lena. Mrs Nona Wallace hosts guests including George Keys and daughter. Mrs Morgan and Mrs Wallace guests. Miss Lituzy Ucvvy visits Mell. Mr George Lawen and sons of Greenwood visit grandmother. Mrs Dena Hamilton returns to Oxford from Hernando. Dr J C Culley and Aldrick Hale in Oxford after Memphis. Mr A M Borouris of Western Union visits Winona and Oxford. Mrs Bryan and Louise of Seneca visit. Miss Nell Kimmloens returns from Biloxi. Mrs Katherine Rowland back from Ark. Little Sarah Brown of Water Valley visits grandmother. Miss Frances Means back from Natchez. Atkins Crouch of Memphis with grandparents. Mrs Bondurart visiting Natchez. Mrs Johnson returns to Batesville. Henrys return from Moorhead and Baird with mother Mrs Webb. Master Richard Holder of Memphis visiting. Mr Wiley Chandler improving in hospital. Miss Lydia Lewis returns from Miss. Nola and Corinne White guests of aunt Mrs Paul White. Miss Irene Murphy of Calhoun City staying with cousin Miss Ruth Scott. Mr McElvaney and daughter Lola May go to Oklahoma. Miss Norma Walker returns from Sheffield. Miss Alma visiting parents. Dr Young in Boston to visit Prof Stark Young. Mr Gates back from Duncan. Miss Lottye Mae Matthews of Jonesboro Ark visiting Oxford. Mrs S S Webster in Waterford. Miss Mary Earl Toll of Memphis visiting Thelma and Sarah Webster. Continue on page eight.
A Friday rain pause and sun return refresh the town as Ruth and Ruby Rushing attend the Summer School at L A H S with others from Free Springs and Panola county visiting Normantes. Teachers and students enjoy lectures, picnics, and campus games guided by Miss Martin with support from Drs Bell and Fant.
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W H Dyson, former state senator from the 36th District, runs for railroad commissioner in the northern or third district. He pledges full-time service, seeks rate relief for travelers, better train connections, improved shipping facilities, cattle chutes, and public sheds, and argues corporations should be taxed fairly. He states he is 387 years old and ready to serve the district.
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