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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1922

Page

3

Liquor Source of Republican Worry Vessels

A brief note highlights concerns within the Republican party over liquor sources and related vessels. The exact details of names, dates, or locations are not provided in the readable text.

Washington Quiet on Liquor aboard Ships Amid Ship Subsidy Debate

President Harding hosts Lasker and Attorney General Daugherty at the Mayflower as the shipping board liquor issue blends with ship subsidy talks. House Speaker Gillett joins, signaling possible amendments and a high-stakes ruling awaited by the Anti-Saloon League, the administration, and the merchant marine.

Washington Whethher Shipping Board Lasker Daugherty Harding Gillett House of Representatives Anti-Saloon League American Merchant Marine Supreme Court of the United States Wayne Wheeler League Adolphus Busch Busch Congress

American Styles Not Liked in Chile Trade Report

A consular report published by the commerce department says Chilean retailers find American men’s apparel garish and of poor quality. The report notes most Chilean dealers prefer London clothing fashions.

Washington Chile Commerce Department London

Modernists Elect Northern Baptist Leaders in Indianapolis

Rev. Frederick E. Taylor of Indianapolis was elected president of the Northern Baptist convention at its annual meeting in Indianapolis. The modernist group captured all offices while the fundamentals retained no opposing posts.

Victors Indianapolis Ind Frederick E. Taylor Northern Baptist Convention

Tampa Book Keeper Charged With Forgery

Lawrence B. Hill a book keeper at a large ship supply house in Tampa was held on a 2500 dollar bond on charges of forging money orders.

Tampa Fla Lawrence B. Hill

Interstate Commerce Commission probes railroad coal mine car distribution

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered an investigation into current railroad practices for distributing cars to bituminous coal mines. An initial hearing is set before Commissioner Aitchison in Washington on July 17.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Aitchison

Late corn yields may beat early crops in some seasons

The article discusses planting late corn, noting that though early corn generally yields more, late planting can pay off on wet or failed fields. It cites Mississippi trials from 1919–1921 showing late June planting maturing if frost is avoided, and highlights Laguna Mexican June and Goliad varieties as high performers with large stalks and heavy husks.

Agricultural College Mississippi Middleri Cultural College Mississippi Experiment Station Laguna

Colonial Hotel Changes in Ownership and Improvements

The First National Bank sold the Colonial hotel to Mrs. A M Millstead and family for a substantial sum. The three story brick hostelry has been remodeled with plate glass front and whitewashed exterior and will house the bank’s new quarters next door. Mrs Millstead will manage the hotel, praised as a first class establishment in the city.

McCall Millstead First National Bank Colonial A. M. Millstead J. M Avent

Old Reliable Black-Draught Endures in Dutton Alabama

Mrs. T. F. Parks of Jackson County endorses Thedford's Black-Draught as a dependable liver remedy. She cites relief for indigestion constipation sour stomach and headache and praises its long record of over seventy years. Thedford's is urged as the genuine product available at all druggists.

Alabama Thedford

Local notes from Central area residents and visitors

Summertime greetings as residents attend a Paris singing. Mrs Sam Butler visits Memphis and Lawrenceburg Tenn this week. Jennie Bell Webster stays with Aunt Lex Ramey. Mrs Walter Sullivan and daughter visit Red Banks then Memphis. Gena Stephens visits Ella Butler. Minnie Porter spends week in the neighborhood. Louise Blasingame visits Mrs D Gregory in Oxford. Ben Mayfield visits brother here. Lammie Stewart visits sister in Sardis.

Paris Sam Butler Memphis Lawrenceburg Tenn Jennie Bell Webster Lex Ramey Walter Sullivan Sullivan Red Banks Gena Stephens Ella Butler Minnie Porter Louise Blasingame D. Gregory Oxford Ben Mayfield Lammie Stewart Sardis

Boll Weevils Work in Wet Weather

Weevils exploit wet conditions with continued activity, and growers are urged to match their energy to defeat them rather than expect a quick kill. The article emphasizes sustained, proactive efforts in farming practices to control the pest.

Farmers urged to poison cotton weevils on schedule

The United States Department of Agriculture urges farmers to apply calcium arsenate at four day intervals during the critical stage, even in unsettled weather. Delaying applications risks rapid weevil resurgence and greater losses, as rain-washed poison can be replaced when weather permits.

United States Department of Agriculture Department

Barn Fire Destroys Brown Property. Meat Stolen Suspected

The barn and smokehouse of H. C. Brown burned Sunday night with 200 pounds of meat, about 75 bushels of corn, two heifers, and buildings lost. No insurance. Brown suspects meat theft and arson, telling Eagle reporters of the incident.

H. C. Brown Brown

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