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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
2
A Democratic primary notice lists Hubert L. Stapens as a candidate seeking re election to the Mary third Congressional District. The announcement notes party backing and the primary's upcoming date.
A Mississippi delegation led by drainage commissioners visited Tupelo to review drainage and road improvements. They reported dramatic land value increases from ditching, tiling, and canal projects, noting widening and deeper channels, straight banks, and mass tiling reducing standing water. They warned against relying on old streams and emphasized cost effective drainage for district growth.
A long tribute to Will Rollns as Tupelo’s busiest host and driving force behind drainage and roads. It credits Mayor Robins and Lee County for top quality wood roads using Tishomingo gravel, notes bonds for more roads, and extols local gains in land value and public works.
The county superintendent states that those wishing to see him on business should call at the superintendent's office only on Saturdays as he will be traveling to visit schools during the summer.
A Texas envoy asks Capt. Neill about securing a Texas agent for a new invention. The reply notes Sam is heavily occupied, handling 50 to 100 cases daily, with four mules needed to pull mail from the depot each morning. Neill plans to confer with Sam and replies Texas may wait until next fall.
A whimsical tale recounts meeting a famed dreamer who seeks cures from a “4 Horse Doctor.” The narrator narrates a comical, surreal dream sequence on a porch at night with mosquitos, fleas, roaches, and rats, culminating in a bizarre awakening and cryptic closing.
A fragmented column mix includes a dream tale with an exchange about tombstones and a living person, notices about cotton seed, and moral musings on money as a social force. It blends personal recollections with community thoughts and moral reflections.
South Street Market has been fitted up in the most saniitary style and is neat as a parlor. Proprietor Mr Lawhorn offers canned goods cooked hams and fresh meats. Mutton pork beef or sausage orders filled promptly, ice kept on hand. South Street Market. Phone 46.
The Board of Election Commissioners of La Fayette County revised Beat level poll books listing delinquent voters by beat from North Oxford to Mullina. Totals show 3156 delinquents with 96 total votes noted as delinquents across five beats. Resolutions praise G B Taylor and J N Slough for efficient registration work and cost savings.
Trustee notes a deed of trust dated May 9 to secure to the rank of Oxford certain inmeritedness mentioned. The document is recorded in the Chancery Clerk's office of La Fayette County Book 22 page 378. Also an advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to be sold by A H Kendel.
Public notice invites sealed bids by noon on January 6 for building several bridges in Kettle Creek Oxford and Eaton road Toby tubby Creek bottom and Cantwe bridge over Yocona River, plus for a 2000 cubic yard levee. Bids let separately with plans on file. bonds required. board may reject all bids. clerk W M Woopwanp, Oxford Mississippi, July 5 1912. The second item promotes Dr King’s Life Pills for health and social benefits.
Notice to bidders to submit sealed bids by noon on Tuesday August 6 for keeping and maintaining the pie at the Poor House and for furnishing coal for the Coast House and Jail. The board may reject any or all bids. W M Woopwarp, Clerk.
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