County convention in Oxford splits Democratic ranks
The Oxford county convention left the Democratic party divided with the radical faction gaining control of party machinery amid disputes over President Wilson and party leaders. The Eagle urges unity, warns of blunders, and calls for organized local action with monthly beat meetings and broader outreach to boost regional trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Democratic Party
Wilson
Pat Harrison
John Sharp Williams
Eagle
War Department
D.artment
Solomon
Bargain Days Encourage Merchants Across Towns
Bargain Days are held by merchants with all stores offering special bargains. Excursion trains and return rail fares are often provided, and special entertainments draw visitors. When well publicized, merchants report pleasing results and real price concessions are common.
Excess profits tax blamed for inflation and higher prices
The excess profits tax during the war supposedly shared heavy burdens but ends up falling on the ultimate consumer. Producers reportedly raise prices to maintain pre tax profits, making the tax ineffective and fueling inflation and higher costs.
The Girl of the Period and Modern Courtship
The essay discusses changing attitudes of young women in modern society. It argues that reserve and modesty are fading, but asserts that the witty, educated girl remains desirable and worth pursuing with some effort. It contrasts appearances with lasting merit and independence.
Congress Adjourns and Impacts Presidential Veto Powers
Congress adjourned last Saturday. The move could slow the President’s veto authority through the summer and fall. President Wilson vetoed the resolution repealing the War Laws despite House passage of 803 to unknown.
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Wilson
House
Ford Truck for Sale and Trade Offer
An $859 full equipped Ford truck is offered at $850 or will trade for a Ford car. The seller can source Overland parts on short notice.
Lafayette County Notice for Levee Bridge Work Bids
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Lafayette County Mississippi invites sealed bids for levee and bridge work on the Talla hatchie River Beat 3 North. Bids due by 12 noon Tuesday July 6 1920.
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Board of Supervisors
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Tallahatchie River
Beat 3
Special Commissioner to Sell Farm Property in Lafayette County
Special commissioner J E Avent, under a May 26 1920 chancery order, will auction the southeast quarter of section 32 township 7 range 1 West at 11 am July 5 1920 at the Oxford courthouse. Title deemed good. sale for cash to highest bidder. witness J E Avent’s signature May 27 1920. John Falkner Jr attorney for commissioners.
Notice of Sale in Chancery Court in Lafayette County Mississippi
Notice that on June 28 1920 between 11 am and 4 pm at the south door of the courthouse in Oxford Mississippi Special Commissioner W M Woodward will sell for cash to the highest bidder forty eight acres more or less on the west side of the northeast quarter of section 21 Township 9 Range 2 west and described starting 62 rods 7 feet east of the northwest corner and following a listed boundary including a brick yard branch and portions of the C M Frazier land.
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Nettie Frazier
Bolivar Whisenant
W. M. Woodward
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
State of
Mississippi
Court House
Oxford
Lafayette
Section Twenty-One
Township Nine
C M. Frazier
C. M. Frazier
W. H. Frazier
Sale of land in Wa Valley division of proceeds ordered
The sale, conducted by Special Commissioner W. M. Woodward under a 1920 chancery order, aims to divide proceeds among co owners of the land. The report will seek confirmation before the chancellor at 11 a.m. June 29, 1920, in Wa Valley Mississippi. L. C. Andrews, solicitor for petition.
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Chancery Clerk
Wa Valley
Mississippi
A. D
W. M. Woodward
L. C. Andrews
Notice to Creditors Insolvent Estate H J Gardner
Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi declares the estate of H J Gardner insolvent. On July 6 1920 at 2 PM the court will examine and adjudicate all claims. creditors must file with the Clerk by that date or be barred. Creditors may attend the examination. June 3 1920. Chancery Clerk R F Kimmons reads for the administratrix H E Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Gardner
H. J. Gardner
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
M. Woodward
Notice to Contractors Wells Drainage District bids
The Wells Drainage District Commissioners of Lafayette County Mississippi announce a bid opening on June 29 1920 at noon for constructing about one and a quarter miles of additional laterals in the district. They reserve the right to reject all bids and readvertise. Signed by Commissioners W C Wells I E Brown and W E Crow on June 2 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners of Wells Drainage District
Lafayette County
Miss
Clerk of the Chancery Court
Oxford
Wells
W. C. Wells
I. E. Brown
W. E. Crow
W. M. Woodward
Commissioner Sale Of Land In Lafayette County
By decree of the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi dated May 25 1920 I will sell for division among the heirs of Jack Avant deceased the north half of the northeast quarter of Section 6 Township 8 Range 4 West Lafayette County Mississippi at the south door of the County Courthouse Oxford on the first Monday in July 1920 being July 5 within lawful hours for cash to the highest bidder The title is believed good but conveyed only as commissioner signatures May 26 1920 W M Woodward Commissioner Harry M Bryan Attorney for Petitioners KE June 10 17 24 July 1
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Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
J. A. Parks
Court House
Oxford
Said
J. E. Avent
John Falkner, Jr
Emma Anderson Avant
Jack Avant
County Court House
W. M. Woodward
Harry M. Bryan
Commissioner’s Sale of Personalty in Lafayette County
In the Lafayette County chancery case Agie Kestler et al vs John Crocker et al, the commissioner will sell at the south door of the County Courthouse Oxford on the first Monday in July 1920 the estate of Mrs Bet ie Crocker deceased. Items include cattle a black muley cow a brindle muley cow a red horned heifer a brindle muley heifer with warts a black male yearling a light red male calf and household goods such as wash pots a sewing machine a clock a bureau chairs a safe two smoothing irons blankets counterpanes feather beds and pillows. Signed J A Lancaster commissioner. Harry M. Bryan attorney for complainants. (EK June 10 17 24 July 1).
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John Crocker
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Bettie Crocker
County Court House
Oxford
J. A. Lancaster
Harry M. Bryan
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George W. Price
Lafayette County Press
Oxford Eagle
Independent
City of
U. S
Congress
Charles Lee Crum
New Albany
Albert C. Anderson
Ripley
Hugh K. Mahon
Holly Springs
B. G. Lowrey
Blue Mountain, Miss
G. L. Jones
New Albany, Miss
Joe Owen
Mr. Wilson
America
Senate
Lee M. Russell
Russell
The
New
Royal Cook Book
Royal Cinnamon
ROYAL
Royal Cook
Fulton Street
New York City
Pershing
Ford Truck
Abbeville
Mis
Shancery
the Chancery Court
Agie Kestler
Ballard
A. H. Kendel
Bes Paten
Waee
Walter
Walter Floss
Davia, Mite & Co
Oxfordy
Mias
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