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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1918

Page

5

Sadler in Custody After Tragic Farm Quarrel Killing

The incident on Judge Stone's plantation ended with Watt Cannon fatally shot in the abdomen. Obie Sadler is jailed awaiting a Wednesday preliminary hearing. Miles Wilson was wounded in the arm and hip during the pursuit. Cannon died about 3 PM Friday. Cloud Roach prepared the body for burial.

Obie Sadler Mil Ils Watt Wilson Ity Judge “Es Stone City Miles Wilson Sadler Miles Son Son Watt Cannon Cannon Cloud Roach

Snow Liniment Ad Promises Cure for Itching

An old advertisement for Ballard's Snow Liniment claims instant itch relief and permanent cure after several applications. It lists prices of 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar and notes sale in Oxford by A H Kendel.

Ballard Oxford A. H. Kendel Adv

Why We Fight by Clarence Speed and the German Threat

Secretary of the Committee of the Union League Club of Chicago argues Germany plans a Mitteleuropa empire to dominate Europe and extend to the Persian Gulf. He cites past writings, railways, and a westward threat, urging decisive victory in World War I to deny Germany control.

Clarence 1. Speed Th Union League Club of Chicago Germany Europe Asia Persian Gulf Russia Central Europe Berlin Mitteleuropa Rome Black Sea Bulgaria Turkey Serbia Belgium France America Cnles Africa South America England West Atlantic National Liberal Party Burgeois

Allied Lines Hold Against Repeated German Attacks

Paris dispatch reports a new German offensive along a 21 mile front from Montdidier to Noyon with heavy bombardment and ground gain in places. French and American correspondents note stout resistance, significant counter shelling, and cautious territorial holds near Mareuil Belval Cannectancourt and Ville as the battle rages.

Paris Montdidier Noyon War Office Oise Court le Fretoy Mortemer essons-Sur-Matz Mareuil Ces Belval, Cannectancourt Ville Ernest P. Orr International News Service Amiens Teutons Picardy Flanders Champagne Soissons Villers-Cotteretts Wood

Cotton crop shows steady increase nationwide

Reports from correspondents and farmers indicate the cotton crop made satisfactory progress over the past two weeks. Boll weevil appears in many regions but not in large numbers, with some note of new insects and ants in the north. Flooding in Arkansas affects bottom lands, while heavy rains raise some pessimism about a wet June. Labor shortages may hinder harvest if extended idleness occurs. Overall, conditions remain good or slightly better than two weeks ago.

Alabama Arkansas

Remedy for Bowel Irregularities Promoted in Ad

An advertisement promotes Herbine as a remedy to purify strengthen and regulate bowels. It notes a 60 cent price and availability through A H Kendel. The rest includes a county seat appointment and miscellaneous offers for old teeth and jewelry.

A. H. Kendel

Mechanic G. Thomas Irby Joins Grenada Ford Agency

G. Thomas Irby formerly with Yates Auto and Garage Co takes a position with Grenada Ford Agency. He invites old friends and customers needing repairs on Fords or other cars to call on him at the new location. He guarantees work using genuine Ford parts. Grenada Ford Agency maintains a full stock of genuine Ford parts.

Mc Gee’s Baby Elixir for common infant ailments

A vintage advertisement promoting Mc Gee’s Baby Elixir as a universal remedy for babies. It claims to ease stomach issues wind colic diarrhoea and summer complaints and notes it contains no opium morphine or harmful drugs. Price 2 shillings and 6 pence per bottle. Sold by A H Kendel.

A H Kendel

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