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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle serves as the official city and county newspaper for Oxford Mississippi Lafayette County providing local government notices, community news, and public information from the editor and staff.
A sensational Sunday sermon by Rev. James B. Leavell at a Baptist church in Oxford drew praise from some and criticism from others. He attacked dress styles and public amusements, prompting concern that the town is harmed by sensational talk. The piece also notes political remarks about Governor Russell and calls to mobilize the state National Guard in response to war with Mexico.
After acting as Governor for more than a week during Gov Bilbo’s absence at the National Convention in St Louis, Lieutenant Governor Lee M Russell returns home. This is the second time this year he has served as the state’s acting chief executive and he affirms confidence in steering the ship of state.
The article discusses military camps in Fort Oglethorpe Georgia Platteburg New York and San Antonio Texas with enrollments rising each month. It argues the South would be officered by northern trained men if war comes, noting regional training patterns and the U S Army preference for trained individuals.
A recruiter urges a young man to join the Plattsburg camp and report for muster. Mr. Price will organize and muster the company once the required number is enlisted.
Editorial urges Mississippi to form a strong National Guard company now to deter war, train for health and law obedience, and keep property safe as federal tensions rise with Mexico. It argues states should not lag behind other states and that citizens must heed the call to arms.
J C D White a 62 year old retired merchant from Hattiesburg Mississippi says Tanlac restored his strength after weeks of bedridden weakness from indigestion and gas. He reports improved appetite sleep and energy and plans to continue using Tanlac to avoid illness. The ad notes exclusive local sellers J S Good in Abbeville and Rowland Drug Co in Oxford.
Notice that W M Ward commissioner by chancery court of Lafayette County Mississippi will sell July 1916 at Lafayette County Courthouse Oxford to raise funds for division among plaintiffs. Sale includes Southeast quarter less one acre in section 2 township 9 range 4 with 159 acres more or less. Sale reported for confirmation July 10 1916 in Water Valley Chancellor's Office.
Notice to contractors bids due by 12 noon July 1 190 for construction of about 34 miles of home issue road in Abbeville row district Lafayette county Mississippi. Bid must include certified check for 30 and a performance bond from a surety company per law Plans and specifications on file.
Dr I C Culley purchased the W D Porter residence in Oxford last week for several thousand dollars. The two story concrete home, valued near eight thousand, includes a barn garden and lawn and cements his status as a long time booster and health official in the county and city.
Clerk of LeFayette County Mississippi advertises sale terms with bidders rights. Homes on Oak Street near court square offered as bargains with garden space. Also notes a lost iron bar attachment for auto trailer near College Hill. Separate underwear and nightwear advertised at low prices.
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