This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
4
The piece rails at meth makers who boast powerful liquor, describing their dangerous craft and the social harm. It laments high prices and dark alleys for bootleg liquor, urging readers to conscience and warning of the court’s harsh sentences for violators. It references a Jackson Daily News editorial from June 9, 1922.
The Hinds County Gazette reports three proposed amendments to be voted on November 7. One eliminates the county treasurer office. A second shifts highway jurisdiction to the state highway commission while local roads ferries and bridges stay under supervisors. The third, via initiative, repeals mortmain limits to allow bequests of land to religious institutions with sale within three years unless courts extend. Publication required in county papers three months prior.
State of Mississippi commands Grady Jarrett of St Louis Missouri Byron Jarrett with unknown address and Charlie Buie to appear before the Chancery Court in Lafayette County during vacation at 11 am on Saturday July 22 1922 to defend the suit Calloway guardian vs Susan Buie non compos mentis Ward No 5090 filed May 31 1922 by W M Woodward clerk. Proceeding dated June 1 8 15.
An editorial warns moonshine drinkers about filthy stills in Mississippi. It describes hazardous, vermin‑ridden operations near Jackson, with dead snakes and bullfrogs in mash, fly‑blown caps, and lye used in clarification, all highlighting unsanitary, dangerous conditions.
The piece notes President Harding labels critics as political blackguards while citing his Marion Star editorials against figures like Hiram Johnson and Theodore Roosevelt. It argues his stance contrasts with his own press role and mocks his calls to the press to curb attacks on public men.
A reflective saying urges action over passivity and warns that only the living succeed when currents turn. It contrasts live effort with passive floaters and emphasizes self-reliance while life-boats favor the living over the dead.
A defendant claiming poor English told the judge he could not understand. The judge retorted that no English would be needed in that court, implying the defendant’s appeal for excuse was futile.
The Hattiesburg Citizen cites Edgar Harris of the Laurel Daily Leader urging readers to abandon grudges. He argues resentment harms the bearer more than the target, urging forgetfulness of wrongs, avoidance of revenge, and selection of happiness and hopeful charity.
Water Valley Mississippi reports that two full cars of Irish potatoes were shipped yesterday by truck growers. Tomorrow shipments include cabbage and beans with J. C Treloar Jr., manager of the Truck Growers Association, expecting at least two cars or more. Potatoes graded No 1 and cabbage and beans praised for quality.
A reflection on courage and persistence in daily life. Observations compare bold acts at crowded crossings to broader ambitions, noting how failure is a stepping stone toward higher goals while a county resident seeks permission to postpone washing until town services arrive.
A quirky exchange about a allegedly unstrained coffee leads to reflections on fame and effort. A waiter and customer joke about a swallow and a chimney while musing on tangible means to sustain success and progress.
Public notice of Oxford Mississippi financial balances audited and on deposit with the city treasurer. Outstanding bonds total 133200.00. Also notice of July 8 1922 bid letting for road links bridges and levee work with performance bonds required.
Letters testamentary granted June 14 1922 by the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi to Sallie Fernandez Orr admx upon I B Orr deceased. Creditors must present claims to the court clerk within six months or be barred. June 14 1922.
The undersigned dentists announce they will close offices every Thursday at 1 P M from June 1 to September 15 for a weekly recreation period during hot summer months. Signed Dr A E Russell Dr J E Hargis Dr W B McMahon June 1.
I W M Woodward as special commissioner pursuant to a chancery order in Leona Hill et al v Mrs George Hutchinson et al will sell June 26 1922 at the south door of Oxford Court House to the highest cash bidder three land fragments in Lafayette County Mississippi comprising 36 acres more or less in NW quarter section 31 two north range 2 west 39 acres and 67 poles in SE quarter section 30 township 8 range 2 west and 54 acres more or less in SW quarter section 30 township 8 range 2 west for division among co owners. Sale to be reported July 5 1922 to the Chancellor for confirmation. Bids due June 15 1922. Also notice of sale of pharmacy apparatus at University of Mississippi.
The Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi granted on May 3 1922 an executor's notice to creditors for the estate of Manly B Leavell deceased. Creditors must present claims to the court clerk for probate within six months or be barred. Harry M Bryan solicitor for executor signs the notice dated June 8 15 22.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.