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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
2
The editorial urges readiness of the Oxford volunteer fire squad and notes a major blaze at the Strand theater in Tupelo. Delays in response and equipment failure are blamed for the high loss, with estimates ranging from eighty thousand to forty thousand dollars and several insurances.
Community notice invites people to a picnic and fish fry on Friday July 28 four miles north of Oxford at Clark Spring. Attendees are asked to bring full baskets. Issued by J. H. Lassiter on July 20.
Mrs Emmette H Harris secretary of the county council expresses affection for Mississippi with pledge lines about service and devotion, reaffirming the community spirit as the camp ground closes and plans for next year are hinted.
Mr and Mrs T W Black and family start a four week motor trip through Oklahoma and Texas with stops including De Leon Paris Bonham Ardmore and Oklahoma City They will camp on the road at night and travel in three cars All members expect a grand time
Hon John L Hebron of Greenville visited last Saturday and spoke in support of Senator Vardaman. He says Vardaman is stronger across the state, especially in delta counties, and predicts a large nomination vote on August 15.
Notice to taxpayers urges reporting undervalued or missing property to county Supervisors at July and August meetings. Duncan L. Thompson urges cooperation to prevent tax dodging, warns higher rates if underassessment persists, and explains Tax Commission limits.
Supreme Court decree directs W M Woodward special receiver to locate all claims of creditors and stockholders of Merchants and Farmers Bank of Oxford Mississippi. Creditors and stockholders must present claims to the master for adjudication at Oxford court house within the specified period.
Notice states Lafayette County Mississippi plans to borrow ten thousand dollars for 1922 in anticipation of taxes and issue negotiable notes due by February 15 1923 with six percent interest. A ten percent protest by adult taxpayers could block issuance. otherwise notes to be issued at the August 1922 meeting. W M Woodward clerk.
The Board of Supervisors will open public bids at 1 30 p m on Tuesday August 8 1922 for building a 30 ft bridge over a branch in J P Green field Beat 4 two bridges on the Fondren Crossing levee on Yocona river Beat 4 a levee across Greasy Creek near Wm Johnson Beat 3 a 100 ft bridge on the levee about 75 ft of bridging on Cypress Creek near Owens mill Beat 2 and 75 ft of levee along Cypress levee Beat 2 Plans and specs are on file with the Chancery Clerk Bid bonds required Right to reject any bids. July 5 1922. NOTICE
An 19th century advertisement touts Benic as a remedy for colds, constipation, biliousness, and headaches, claiming rapid relief and broad efficacy for common ailments.
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