Progressive Louisiana seeks statewide exposition investment
The Mississippi era plan calls for a 375000.00 funding mix from city county and state to establish a grand exposition. It aims to showcase soil climate timber and resources while inviting foreign and local visitors. Immigrant capital and population growth are urged along with robust publicity led by Mr Blakeslee to ensure nationwide press coverage.
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Harrison
U.S
San Francisco
Louisiana
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
Words of Wisdom from Laurel Leader on politics and gaming
A quoted piece from The Laurel Leader argues that every man has a right to his opinion and that politics should be played straight to maintain office. It nods to Kentucky editor Col. Matt Ayers and mocks outsiders who claim knowledge about poker and crooked dealing.
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Laurel
West Point Leader
Laurel Leader
Col
Matt Ayers
Kentucky
Racin
Hoyle
Remittance Drive Promotes Discount Offer for Oxford Meeting
The Eagle urges readers to accept a 50 cent on the dollar remittance as a discount and to send funds by return mail. The note promotes a tent meeting in Oxford next Sunday, pledging effort to ensure a successful revival and urging attendance despite other commitments. It also addresses subscriber delivery issues and promises to locate the fault and rectify missed papers.
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Piage Solphis
Oxford
Old Town
Oxford Eagle Promotes Prohibition Throughout
The Oxford Eagle declares support for total prohibition and readiness to act to eliminate whiskey, stating pee has been said in these columns but the time for action has arrived to end whiskey existence.
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Oxford
Unclear fragment about baby exposure and cough medicine risk
Fragment describes concerns over a baby’s health related to a cough medicine, mentioning harmful contents and liability. Names and places are garbled, leaving ambiguity about the event and parties involved.
Important Election For August 15th and Sept 5th
The piece urges voters to study candidates for the supreme court in the August 15 first primary and September 5 second election. It argues only the best lawyers should become judges and stresses the people's role in selecting fair, capable jurists. It encourages turnout and reading local ads to inform voting choices.
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Supreme Court
Voter mobilization aim to get turnout and support
A call to maximize voter participation and then urge the electorate to back the strongest candidates. The statement emphasizes using honorable means to persuade voters to support best men for the offices.
Sir Samuel Rescues Sarah in Seaside Rescue Tale
Sir Samuel Simms witnesses Sarah Samson drowning during a swim and bravely moves to shore to aid her. He steadies her as she faints, offers support, and later recovers with a drink. The scene ends with a shy exchange as Sarah affectionately calls him Sam.
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Samuel Simms
Sarah Samson
Sir Samuel
Sarah
Sam
Sally
Sarah Solemly
We Are Specialists in Dry Cleaning of Men’s Clothing
We handle heavy overcoats to summer flannels with equal excellence. Our services ensure garments are suitable for wear anywhere.
Pe-De-Lax Summer Laxative and Liver Regulator
A promotional note touts Pe-De-Lax as a summer laxative and liver regulator. It claims to arouse the liver, act as a tonic, and clear the system with a laxative effect. The ad cites a testimonial line good enough for my father, good enough for me, and suggests nightly dosing with noticeable relief.
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Tims
Notice to Pensioners Opens New Applications in 1916
The Chancery Clerk announces new pension applications for the year 1916. All who wish to draw a Confederate Pension should visit the Clerk’s office to obtain and submit the updated forms. Clerk G A Woopwagp signs the notice.
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Chancery
M. Woopwagp
G. A. Woopwagp
Sale Notice for North East Quarter in Lee Township Mississippi
Legal notice of auction within hours offering sale of land described as the North East Quarter in Lee Township Bend ie County Mississippi. Sale date July 8 1916 by W M Woopwarp Commissioner for The Eagle subscription.
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Cader
Qader Et Ee Daly
EM Forrest
Ford
Miss
Las
Lee
Bend Ie County
Mississippi
W.M. Woopwarp
Commissiar
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