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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
2
Mississippi aims to finish paying the United War Work Campaign pledges totaling 1 million dollars with 856000 already paid. The appeal from Secretary Baker and Secretary Daniels urges full payment as demobilization proceeds and welfare work for soldiers continues.
A candidate in the Northern District of Mississippi seeks endorsement for re-election as Penitentiary Trustee. He cites profits from state farms totaling over 2.5 million and profits of over 700 thousand in a single year, asserting competency and faithful service and asks for support and inquiry from voters.
A letter from General John J. Pershing, released by Raymond B. Fosdick, urges timely payment of United War Work Campaign pledges to keep welfare services in place for troops. Leaders warn that unpaid subscriptions threaten continued support during Speed-Up Week, July 28 to August 4, with funds available only until August.
Messrs Juhlnsop of Burpess and Clyde Ilmore spent time with Oxford relatives and cousins. Several residents host guests from Durant Durantic communities and Lamar County with names including Miss Lorena Hudson and Miss Edith Marie Kirkwood visiting local friends and families.
Lieut Hewitt notes that youths choosing two, three or four year en listments will see increased benefits. He adds that current pay, made permanent by (the) law, nearly doubles pay for certain ratings. Navy Recruiting Officers in Meridian Laurel Jackson Greenville Tupelo and Vicksburg can provide information.
Lieut. Fb W Hewitt Navy recruiting officer for Mississippi announces the act of Congress allows enlistment ages 11 to 35 for two three or four years. Enlistment period chosen by the applicant. Hewitt says the shorter terms will attract Mississippi youths who hesitated at the four year option.
An appeal to the young men and women of Lafayette County calls on all who can attend a good state college next year. It stresses the benefit to the state and nation and urges action to pursue higher education.
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