Great Progress in Agriculture
Mississippi Extension Service reports rapid agricultural growth in 1917 led by the Agricultural and Mechanical College. The state produced 86 million bushels of corn versus 47.6 million in 1916, shipped one million extra bushels abroad, and expanded velvet bean planting and livestock. County agents made 60,000 visits, reaching nearly 300,000 people in meetings, with 10,000 farmers running demonstration farms and significant gains in hog, cattle, poultry, and cotton production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College
E. R. Loyd
Mississippi Extension Service
Mississippi
Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College
South
Community Congress Aims To Unite Farm Groups
The Farm Demonstration Agents foster a community congress uniting clubs and professionals to coordinate farming and social development. Goals include boosting existing organizations, enabling cooperative efforts, and reducing prejudice through practical problem solving and shared marketing initiatives.
A Letter of Appreciation for Support During Illness and Death
A note from G. H. Evans and children thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid during the illness and death of their wife and mother. The family bows to Providence and wishes God's blessing on all who assisted. A separate advertisement touts HERBINE as a bowel regulator priced at 60 cents, sold by A. H. Kendel.
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Providence
G. H. Evans
A. H. Kendel
Call to Meet at New Albany for Democratic Nomination
Notification to members of the Democratic Executive Committee in the Third Circuit District of Mississippi to meet August 8 1918 at the New Albany courthouse for nominating a Democratic candidate for Circuit Judge. Proxies and county committee certificates may be sent to W C Whittes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Circuit Judicial District
Mississipip
New Albany
Mississippi
W. C. Whittes
Miss
C. H. Card
Democratic Executive Committee
Holly Springs
Oxford Man Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills
G T Irby of Ford Auto Agency Oxford praises Doan's Kidney Pills after personal relief from nocturnal trips and back pain. He credits two boxes with complete cure and urges others to try them, noting he bought them at Rowland Drug Co. Adv. from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
G. T. Irby
Ford Auto Agency
S. Depot St
Doan
Rowland Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
Substitute for Nasty Calomel Dodson’s Liver Tone Ad
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. Advertisers claim the product is safe, effective, and guaranteed, with a pleasant taste and no aftereffects. It promises relief from liver sluggishness and constipation without the harsh side effects of calomel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Jadson
Adv
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt Killed in Air Battle
Paris reports the death of Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt youngest son of the late President in an air combat over the Chat eau Thierry sector. He flew with a thirteen plane patrol and engaged seven German aircraft before his machine fell, with rescue attempts failing and Roosevelt last seen fighting until disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Quentin Roosevelt
Havas
Roosevelt
Chateau Thiery
Morning Tastes Ugly Subscribe Offer
An appeal promotes subscribing to the Eagle with a daily morning taste of news and a yearly price of 1.50 dollars. The brief invites readers to join for regular updates through a cheap annual rate.
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Eagle
German Prisoners Captured in Marne Bend Fight
French forces and American troops engage on the Marne front with intense combat. An estimated 1,000 to 1,500 German prisoners, including a full brigade staff, are taken at the bend as the German offensive appears shattered. American river front positions hold at the bend while left flank defenses repulse German attempts.
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France
Marne
FOME Kulturized Printing Notes in Oxford Eagle
The Oxford Eagle showcases a variety of printing outputs including minutes envelopes letters and note heads reflecting extensive FOME Kulturized production. The item highlights the breadth of printing services and the paper's role in delivering detailed typography and stationary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Eagle
Financial condition of Bank of Oxford June 29 1918
Balance sheet shows assets totaling 532 001.01 with capital stock 60 000 and surplus 43 000. Undivided profits 11 305.87, deposits 303 100.86, cashiers checks out, bills payable none, taxes reserved 3 561.25. Officials certify accuracy to Lafayette County Mississippi chancery records dated July 11 1918.
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State of
Mississippi
Lafayette
BankGuaranty Bank & Trust Oxford 1914 financial statement
Statement of the financial condition of GUARANTY BANK & TRUST located at Oxford in Lafayette County Mississippi close of business June 20 1914 for the Board of Bank Examiners.
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Oxford
Lafayette
Mississippi
Geo. M. Knight
Bank of Oxford
Lafa
S. H. Logan
Financial Conch Guaranty Bank & Trust Co
Guaranty Bank & Trust
Cou Lafayette
State of Lst
Accident Grief Follows Child Tragedy in Mississippi Town
A torn and partial clipping reports a tragic incident involving a seven year old boy in Senatobia Mississippi. The narrative mentions another seven year old, a local event in July, and a Memorial Memphis related drive. Officials and family mourn, while the community reels from the accident and its impact on Sree and Sarena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Sarena
Memphis
Saia
Lee
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Distin- Maurot
Echo de Paris
United States
Swift & Company
U.S.A
E. R. Lloyd
Farm Makers Club
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Dixie Cafe
J. H. Morris
Resources
J. E. Neilson
F. B. Linder
L. E. Oldham
W. M. Woodward
J. E. Woodward
D.C
H. Logan
T. H. Somenvaull
D. G. Neilson
J. F. Woodward
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