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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
3
The LaFayette County column reports on farm conditions improving, upcoming camp ground meetings at Oxford, local visits by residents, and plans for the fair and barbecue with speakers including Senator Bilbo. It notes crop prospects, property valuation, and civic events at the courthouse and university.
Land listing in Paris Mississippi offers 218 acres with 500 cultivateable, 13 miles south of Water Valley and 14 miles north. Includes level land, woods, 20 acres in pasture, ample water, two switchboard phone lines, rural delivery, and a home opportunity. Inquiries to W. M. Thweatt in Paris.
Hubert D Stephens of New Albany announces his run for Congress. He has served Lafayette County as prosecuting attorney for several years, described as faithful capable and energetic with a bright intellect and upright character seeking voter consideration.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Lafayette County is called to meet at the courthouse at 11 o'clock on Saturday August 6 to arrange primary logistics for August 2 and handle other business. Members and beat representatives are urged to attend.
The organization of a new bank is completed with capital stock of SWO 0. The business will operate in the Wallace estate house on the northeast square corner, fitted up and ready by September 1. Directors include J W T Falkner A Bo Mor rin E D Nichols T W Avent William Huston A C Graham H L Davis W D Fraser JA Parks C A McCharen Dr J Locke C B White P B Farr T J Wilson and H DD Rikand.
An old newspaper broadside promotes Herbine for liver and bowel cleansing with a political tone from Senator T. G. Bilbo. It lists court schedules, county officials, church notes, secret societies, and civic groups in a snapshot of local life.
LaFayette County offers ten scholarships in the 1, 1 &C. at Columbus and twenty in the AL d. M. College at Starkville. Those interested should notify the county superintendent promptly as arrangements are made. Signed J. T. Swrru County Supt.
Notice announces that tax assessment books have been examined by the board and desk staff in the clerk's office. Taxpayers can review the listings as equalization of taxes will be considered at the August term by the Board, Woolverton, Tax Commissioner.
County officials announce a Fayette County school board meeting for Wednesday at 9 o'clock to discuss school matters and other business. Superintendent HW Surra invites all members to submit matters in writing and attend at the Mounty residence on Bowth Overpoere Street near town and schools.
R H McElroy declares cash only terms as he winds up business in Oxford and moves to Oklahoma. All accounts must be settled promptly with greatly reduced prices offered on all goods during the final period.
An ad listing four cabins with nice lots for large houses, three pasture blocks, one folding seat trap, and a wagon for sale by M. C. Falaner. It ends with a bizarre health pitch promising toning effects from Electric Bitters at A. H. Rendels.
A promotional notice touts Zemee as a universal eczema and skin disease cure. It describes the remedy as a clear liquid that dissolves germ life on the skin and promises quick improvements, including for dandruff pimples and infant use.
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