Oxford A Model Southern Town With Moderns Sights
Oxford Mississippi presents itself as an ideal town with fine schools churches and residences. It highlights Mississippi State University founded in 1846 strong waterworks electric lights and local industry including an oil mill ice plant and brick yard. The piece invites thrifty buyers and settlers to a thriving community with cordial relations between students and citizens.
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Oxford
Mississippi State University
State University
Stu
South
Electric Light Company
North
Mte
Up-to-Date Store Anchors Local Druggists dom
The leading drug firm KR. R, Chilton & Co. earns praise for excellence in pharmacy. Its vast stock includes medicines and sundries with careful compounding and trustworthy service. Citizens rely on the store for prescriptions and remedies as well as ice cream drinks served at its attractive tables. The firm’s founders W. C. and Chilton are noted as active, progressive local businessmen advancing the town’s material welfare.
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Oxford
KR. R, Chilton & Co
Messrs. W. C
Chilton
First Class Bakery Flourishes Under Buffaloe Ten Years
The article extolls George W. Buffaloe for ten years of bakery and confectionery business growth. It credits quality, fair prices, and strong home trade as key to rising demand and an expanding shipping business supplying towns in the region.
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George W. Buffaloe
Butler and Prope Sell Jewelry and Offer Repairs
Butler and Prope advertise a large stock of jewelry and emphasize repair services. The text notes a specialty in repairs and mentions their plant and operations, highlighting the retailer’s offerings and expertise in jewelry.
Butler Earns Local Regard as Trusted Watchmaker
For six years he has run his own shop with a loyal patronage in the county. As a skilled watchmaker and repairer he prioritizes accurate representation and quality goods, stocking both fine and affordable lines. He invites locals to buy at home and promises revisions if needed, earning high regard as a devoted citizen and businessman.
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Butler
Mr. Butler
Eagle
Newton
G. N. Wickwire
United States Food
Seveton
Lauderdale
Kemper
Scott and Rankin
The Keys Grocery Firm Builds on Quality and Fair Prices
L. H. Keys runs a long established grocery in the city stressing high quality goods at low prices. He offers delivery service and personal credit, earning loyalty from patrons who remain among his strongest supporters. Born and raised in the city, he has long been active in business and civic life and serves as an alderman.
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C. H. Keyes
Keys
Airdome in Oxford Promises Entertainment for Patrons
The Airdome at the southeast corner of the public square, operated by Mr. Re Tyler, offers nightly road shows and illustrated songs by Mrs. Tyler. The facility emphasizes comfort, frequent picture changes, and reliable operation, praising Mr. Tyler as an experienced manager and the venue as a popular evening destination.
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EA Tyler
Airdome
Re Tyler
Tyler
Anil Monet
Remeon
Threvingelov
Onford Oil Mill Co praised for growth and home support
In Oxford business notes, Onford Oil Mill Co and manager Mr. Lee Maggett are highlighted. Since taking charge three years ago, the plant has expanded with a large modern facility and new cold storage. Bottling machinery, daily local deliveries to Ohford, and competitive prices favor home merchants and local industry.
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Oxford
Onford OW Mill Co
Lee Maggett
Hie
Raggett Haw
Ohford
Mtire
Bulletin
Raggett
McElroy Dry Goods and Millinery Store Highlights Quality and Growth
R H McElroy operates a dry goods and clothing house with a strong reputation for high quality. The store offers dry goods clothing shoes and a fine millinery line selected to meet customer needs. Five years in business have driven steady growth and a large summer millinery display attracts frequent female patrons.
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R. H. McElroy
McElroy
Bank of Oxford Oldest Financial Institution in County
The article extols the Bank of Oxford as an old and enduring financial institution in the county with substantial deposits approaching a half million. It uses Caesar and Napoleon as historical analogies to illustrate lasting impact and achievement.
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The
Coun
Oxford Hardware Firm Welcomes Big Stock and Longstanding Trust
Lewis, McKee & Porter, Oxford’s oldest hardware house, offers a vast stock including hardware, stoves, wagons, buggies, and implements. The store, on the west side of the square, features two warehouses and a large salesroom to handle demand, with top brands and a reputation for quality. Managers Frank McKee and Erle Porter are prominent local figures celebrated for steady success.
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Nothii
Steaders
Lewis, Mc.Kee & Porter
Mississippi
Frank McKee
Erle Porter
Plumbing master praises local sewerage push and health gains
The Eagle stresses ideal health and modern sanitary plumbing as essential for towns of this size. It highlights sewerage systems, home plumbing, and urges every household to have sanitary facilities. Mr. J A Purvis operates a well equipped shop with eight years of successful local contracts and praises his service.
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J. A. Purvis
Purvis
Variety Store Offers Half-Price Goods At Local Shop
W C Mewhorn operates the Variety Store offering five and ten cent items at about half price compared with other shops. The stock includes household necessities and a large confectionery line. The proprietor notes added sheet music and custom orders, with cash terms emphasized.
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W. C. Mewhorn
Mewhern
Messetante
Mewbere
Mallender
Bramlett and Sons Drug Store A Long Established Provision
Bramlett and Sons, the drug establishment in Hranlett, has operated for about seven years. Proprietors Dr A C Bramlett and Dr K S Bramlett are well known physicians with J M Bramlett as a registered pharmacist. The store offers a large stock of drugs, medicines, toilet articles, and a popular soda fountain with ice cream and cold drinks drawing many daily patrons.
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Hranlett & Sone
Mgm
Nee Vm
A.C. Bramlett
KS. Bramlett
Amd
JY. Bramlett
Notable Oxford Photographer Me J A Lewis
The article praises Me J A Lewis as an exceptional photographer in Oxford. It notes only a minority of photographers reach first class work and compares Lewis favorably with larger cities. His well equipped studio offers artistic quality at affordable prices and a pleasant visit for clients.
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Oxford
J. A Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Lewis
P Farr Groceries Serves Oxford with Delighted Delivery
Mr P B Purr operates a reliable grocery and delicacies shop in Oxford for ten years. Farr’s store offers up to date stock with free delivery to all parts of Oxford and a reputation for honest treatment of customers. Farr is noted as one of Oxford's best known business men and active in community boosting.
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P. B. Purr
Farr
Ofords
Carl
Oxford
Utwest
Cromeh
Ami
Credit Om
Croweh
Kaley and Sparks Millinery Display of Summer Goods
Kaley and Sparks unveil a fine display of summer millinery. Their parlors offer a large, well assorted stock for the ladies of this section, attracting customers year round and showcasing seasonable hats and accessories.
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Kaley & Sparks
Oxford millinery firm draws fashion forward patrons
Kaley and Mrs Sparks run a millinery shop in Oxford for two years with a large stock and up to date hats and bonnets. They offer personal service and praise from patrons. A new dressmaking department has been added for convenience.
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Oxford
Lancer
Mise Kaley
Mrs. Sparks
Prietors
Local cash store prospers in region with strong patronage
The Siehdawehee business, established about five years, reports large trade volume and an extensive stock of dry goods clothing shoes and farming implements. They serve many planters and run a substantial cash business. Founders KB Sisk J J Lawehee and WoC ttates are well known local merchants.
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Ber
Stork
Thie
Kb, Sisk
J. J
Lawehee
Woc
Eagle Im
Beanland and Wilds Offer Custom Clothing in Oxford
Beanland and Wilds advertise tailored garments from their premises with an extensive summer collection and reliable fabrics. They represent a Chicago tailoring house for orders, handle cleaning and pressing, and offer convenient pickup and delivery at reasonable prices. Their message invites men to inspect samples and seek cheaper options locally.
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Drese
Oxford
Messrs. Heanland & Wilds
Chicago
Bennett Co D Offers Fine Turnouts For Travel
Co D Bennett advertises excellent turnout service with quality rigs, driving horses and drivers upon request. The bus meets all trains and transfers his passengers to homes or baggage at any hour. Bennett, from Texas eight years ago, has run the business six years with growing trust and fair treatment.
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Bennett
Iord
Texas
Knight Lumber Yard Serves North Mississippi Trade
M. M. Knight runs a major lumber yard in the region allied with city building interests. Once a contractor, he now offers a large stock of timber lime cement brick roofing and home building supplies. He claims very competitive prices with small margins compared to other yards in North Mississippi.
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M. M. Knight
Mississippi
Mr. Knight
Keight Promises Superior Service in Local Banking and Contracting
The article praises Mr Keight a respected businessman in the contracting and banking sectors. It notes his readiness to provide accurate estimates and all services for patrons convenience. He is described as a civic minded figure always aiding local material interests and community development.
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Hoth
Keight
Paul Hamer's Store Emphasizes Quality and Delivery
The Paul Hamer grocery offers a large stock aimed at variety and price steadiness. It highlights fresh produce and staple goods, promising prompt city delivery and courteous telephone service to meet local shopper needs.
E D Crouch Runs Noted Grocery and Meat Market
E D Crouch operates a well regarded grocery and meat market praised for sanitation and long experience. The article notes a broad stock of staple and fancy foods and careful meat selection, inviting locals to visit and compare prices.
Rowland Drug Company in Oxford A Leading Local Store
Rowland Drug Company in Oxford presents itself as the finest local drug store with up to date furnishings including Mowah tiled floor and a premier soda fountain. Dr P W Rowland and son William run the business with M Fuser of the University of Mississippi supervising the prescription department.
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Oxford
P. W. Rowland
Rowland
William
Hr. M. Fuser
University of Mississippi
Rowland’s
Locusts Said to Cause Death in Rankin County Mississippi
Rankin county reports indicate a 17 year locust infestation led to the death of Rof Harper’s wife after she ate wild plums bitten by the pest. Doctors found no other cause and warned that locust eggs may be poisonous. The outbreak is described as thick in the area.
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Jackson
Mississippi
Rankin County
Rof Harper
Million Dollar Charter for Delta Planting Company
The Mississippi Delta Planting Company of Jackson secured a million dollar charter, sanctioned by Secretary of State officials. Attorney Calvin Devkinne of Watson & Dorkins brought the charter, detailing plans to acquire and farm agricultural lands in the Mississippi Valley for cotton and related crops, aiming to develop business and property value across the Delta regions.
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Mississippi Delta Planting Company
Jackson
Secretary of State
Calvin Devkinne
Watson & Dorkins, Menpher
Mission Delta Pasting Company
Tate
Delta
Bscott
Meliner County
Lewsers
Mississippi
Ite
Jackson milk ailing condition spurs board action
Dr. Percy Wall and State Board of Health inspectors report appalling bacteriological results in Jackson area dairies. They fault inadequate milk inspection and sanitary neglect by some dairy owners, urging city and county officials to improve milk hygiene and premises sanitation. A separate item notes a military parade in Vicksburg honoring the battleship Idaho crew and Mississippi units led by Adjutant General Fralge.
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Jackson
Percy Wall
State Board of Health
Illinois
New York
Council of
Vicksburg
Idaho
Pagrant
AdjtGen
Arthur Fralge
Mississippi National Board
Mississippi National Guard
Marien Corps
Beavers Announce Programme for Biloxi Convention
Biloxi hosts the national convention of the Supreme Dam of Beavers on June 12 to 14 with Major E. Glennan welcoming on Biloxi’s behalf and EK. M. Barber replying for Dam No. 61 Kilosi. Responses will come from 4 A. Canale Memphis and Attorney General Hudson. The event unfolds amid regional civic notices and related public work.
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Beavers
Biloxi
Supreme Dam of Beavers
Bilosi
Major E. Glennan
EK. M. Barber
Kilosi
A. Canale
Memphis
Tenn
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Oxford, Mississippi
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Suir
Lafayette
Lafayette County
RR. Chilton & CO
Geo. W. Buffaloe, Jr
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ASH Jewelry Store
L. H. Keys
Opford
Bank of
Onford
Jas, Stome
Ifords
L. Ko Oldham
Vicw
Teelerk
United States Federal
So ML Lagan
Toyemy
GM. Roaight
FL. Lanker
Oxford Oil CO
Bank OF Oxford
Napoleon
At Army
Panama Canal
I. A. Purvis
Co. Mewborn
Bramlett & Sons
J. H. Lewis
P. B. Furr
the Sisk.lawshee Co
Beanland & Wilds
D, Bennett
Paul Hamey
Paul Hamer
Hamer
Wow
Ramey
Paul
E. D. Crouch
Rowland Drug Company
Rankin County Negress
Million Dollar Charter
Gulfport
the Commercial Union
A. Park
General Immigration
Louis & Nashville Railroad
Lewisville
Clair
Minow Central
Grenada
J. F. Hughes
Stanford
Hattiesburg
D. M. Cobber
New York State
Collier
Health Board
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