06 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
1
A long circulated claim labels a local resident as German and possibly spying. Reports discuss suspicions, a hung placard on his porch, and vague evidence while authorities weigh his status and loyalty during wartime. Public notices urge accurate sugar reporting under Hoover policies.
P M Harding Federal Food Administrator Vicksburg Miss announces sugar allotment changes for confectionery and soft drink makers. Manufacturers must file required statements with the Federal Administrator of Mississippi by June 10 as control of sugar distribution continues during the war.
An advertisement urges households with babies to keep Mc GEE'S BABY ELIXIR on hand to treat sour stomach wind colic diarrhoea or summer complaint. The remedy is described as wholesome and free of opium morphine or injurious drugs and sold by A. H. Kendel at 25c or 50c per bottle.
The Lafayette Springs Lodge No 274 honors Brother J. J. Welch who died April 5 1918 at age 72 years 8 months after long service as a Mason and public official. A charter member active until death he served in the Civil War and held roles as Justice of the Peace Board of Supervisors state legislator sheriff and tax collector. The committee expresses sympathy to his family and places resolutions in lodge minutes.
Hon. E F Noel of Lexington attends federal court in Oxford and chats with officials. Local families travel to Kokomo and Nashville for work. business changes include H P Davis buying Patterson and Sharp to run a cash grocery. Chau tauqua season ends with Plattenburg praising Home Town Loyalty. Oxford swimming pool and Oxford Ice and Bottling plant draw crowds and industrial interest. Many residents visit relatives in Pontotoc, Hernando, Jackson, and other towns. wide notices of returns, travels, teaching posts, and summer school plans fill local columns.
Mr G Thomas Irby a longtime mechanic with Yates Auto and Garage Co has joined the Grenada Ford Agency as a Ford repairs specialist He invites old friends and Ford owners to call on him at the new shop where he guarantees work at moderate prices using only genuine Ford parts The Grenada Ford Agency maintains a full stock of parts and promises quick satisfactory service to all customers
Special notice from the office that it will be closed from Saturday June 1 until after June 15 while attending the Dental Convention in Lexington Kentucky and the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners.
Lieutenant John I. Wentz, recruiting officer, urges qualified mechanics for the Navy aviation branch. Carpenters, engine men, blacksmiths, and other trades may enroll and transfer to active duty soon. Age 15 to 50 with employer certification. unregistered men need an age certificate. A list shows many men recently entered naval service, with locations across Mississippi.
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