Farmers in Lafayette county report second quarter shipments
Oxford Mississippi June 23 1919 report shows 42 carloads hogs totaling 4248 head and other farm products handled March 1 to June 20 1919. Association purchased and distributed to farmers corn soy velvet beans lespedeza seed and field plants worth 2200 with seed savings about 800. Also supplied acid phosphate and limestone fertilizer totaling 9255.28.
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Lafayette County
Oxford
Miss
L. A. Olson
Carrollton
Planting Roses Over Cabages in Life and School
EVANDER S. SAMUELS argues that valuing beauty and education over mere profit builds a stronger nation. He contrasts rose gardens with cabbage patches, urging extended school terms, higher teacher salaries, and a focus on meaningful learning for the rising generation.
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W. W
Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Evander
Samuels
Sisk Lawshee Company Big Sale Opens June 28
The Sisk Lawshee Company announces an extraordinary bargain sale starting Saturday June 28. Jos Mors leads the sale as in charge, described as a money saving event designed for a specific purpose and backed by the firm’s track record of reliability.
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Sisk-Lawshee Company
The
Eagle
Jos. Mors
Man Hunt Halted as Hartfield Remains At Large
Laurel Mississippi June 25 The hunted man John Hartfield remains at large after assaulting a young white woman at Ellisville on June 15. Bloodhounds from Bay Springs chased him but heavy rains slowed the search. Hartfield last seen three miles south of Summerland at Laura Patton’s home Tuesday afternoon. Police guard roads and bridges as hundreds monitor the area awaiting another dog-led pursuit.
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Laurel
Miss
John Hartfield
Ellisville
Summerland
Laura Patton
Bay Springs
City Muddle Goes to Supreme Court
The Oxford court case ends with Judge Crum ruling Stephens has no right to the clerk’s office while the City contests the outcome and the recall drive against Mayor Beanland and Commissioner Farr moves toward a vote. The verdict later favored Stephens for the commissioner post. costs divided. marriage report follows. Bertha Mable Shepheard and William R. Wood wed in Oxford with friends in attendance. Wood served in France. couple to reside at Tula, Mississippi.
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Eagle
Lewis Stephens
Stephens
Court House
Oxford
C.C. Stephens
Mississippi
Bertha Mable Shepheard
William R. Wood
County Court House
J. A. Christian
Ella Somerville
The
Home Service
Nena Somerville
Wood
France
Merchants asked to close for July 4 festivities
A July 4 notice from the committee urges all merchants to close their stores for the day and participate in public celebrations and festivities.
School Tablets Wholesale Offer from the Eagle Office
Wholesale only school tablets advertised by the Eagle office with emphasis on best lines and attractive prices. Buyers urged to obtain prices before purchasing elsewhere.
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Eagle
Barbecue Feature Cut In Favor Of Basket Dinner Plan
The committee on barbecued meats, citing high prices for cattle and hogs, approves replacing the barbecue with an old-fashioned basket dinner. Attendees are urged to fill baskets with chicken ham salads pickles pies cakes sandwiches and breads. Funds saved will go to band music and other entertainments to enhance the day.
Mr. E. O. Davidson’s business trip to St. Louis
Mr. E. O. Davidson made a business trip to St. Louis last week.
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E. O. Davidson
St. Louis
Five Cents Per Mile Travel Pay for Veterans
The Home Service Section of the A R C informs veterans honorably discharged after November 11 1918 may claim five cents per mile from discharge to home or origin. If not received, eligible soldiers can apply for the travel pay. bring discharge papers to the local Home Service Office for assistance. Ella Somerville, Secretary, Home Service Section, A R C.
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Home Service Section
A. RK. C
Division
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Home Service
Ella Somerville
Picnics and Speaking Appointments Across Lafayette County
A schedule of political speaking events lists July appearances at multiple locations including Oxford University campus July 4 and Lafayette Springs July 15. Other dates cover Cambridge July 1s and Dallas July 30 with speakers and guests such as Mrs J C Kincannon and her daughter visiting Tupelo.
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Oxford
University Campus
Lafayette Springs
Sanders
Philadelphia
Cambridge
Abbeville
College Hill
State
Burgess
Orrwood
Shackelford
Humphreys
Taylor
Paris
Dallas
Tula and Delay
J. C. Kincannon
Augusta
Tupelo
Installation Service Held at Presbyterian Church
A installation service occurred Sunday at the Presbyterian Church with Pastor Latham duly installed. Rev Hobson of Water Valley delivered the sermon and Elder R L Kimmons gave the charge to the church. Visitors include Mrs Kate Good and Mrs Wilson of Grenada and Miss Caroline Gannaway of Nesbit visiting relatives here.
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Presbyterian Church
Latham
Soldiers' Picnic at University July 4
A Lafayette County civic committee invites the public to a county betterment program at the University Chapel on July 4. The morning program features speeches by state and local education and health leaders, with band music and formal invocations.
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University
J. A. Christian
W. W. Woollard
Free Springs Community Feasts For One Thousand
The Free Springs community held a large dinner serving about a thousand people. Local women organized and prepared the meal, praised for their cooking and hospitality. Masonic ceremonies preceded brief addresses by candidates at state and district levels.
Kimmons and Nichols Return After Texas Sojourn
Messrs. Kimmons and Nichols returned after spending months in Texas. They are reported to have visited multiple towns and business interests during the stay.
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Messrs. Kimmons
Nichols
Texas
Jackery Is Dead Reported In City News
News from this city reports the death of Jackery, also known as Apple Jack, with the event traced to Los Angeles California nearly a year ago. No specific cause is provided in the available text.
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Los Angeles
Cal
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John Lord
Goldsmith
Supreme Court
State of
R. H. Knox
Chas. Lee Crum
Circuit Court
Third Judicial District
Wood—Shepheard
ITC
R. R. Chilton & Co
Oxford, Miss
University Chapel
J. W. Broom
Broom
E. R. Lloyd
Memphis Bureau of Farm Development
J. C. Fant
School of Education
University of Sippi
Fant
Leathers
Kent State Board of Health
School of Medicine
Free Springs
Jackery
Carter
W. B. McMahon
Drs. Bramlett’s Drug Store
Oxford, Mis
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