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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
5
In a senate address, Senator Waras argues the Nations League may end the separation of church and state. The statement frames the geopolitical debate as a test of constitutional boundaries and religious influence.
Senator Sherman warns the League of Nations could bow to Vatican power, arguing that Roman Catholic Church would be represented in the league and might wield civil authority. He cites papal claims and the Vatican’s influence over nations as history warns of possible domination.
A Brooklyn man sold fraudulent aspirin tablets made largely of talcum powder. The real American made Bayer tablets carry the Bayer cross and come in authentic Bayer packaging with proper dosage directions.
The text argues that Catholic nations and the Vatican dominate League votes and danger from papal infallibility threaten separation of church and state. It cites Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Salvador, Spain, Venezuela as Catholic strongholds and notes Pope Francis support for the covenant after a 1919 Rome meeting with Wilson.
A crowd from the area joined in singing at Antioch Sunday. Miss Jessie Black and Miss Eula Black traveled to Toccopola for the same event with Mr. Curtis Wims and Mr. Gilbert Starnes. The return of Miss Ethel Coleman with Mr. Wilbert Moore and visits from Ona Starnes and Lillian and Myrtle Wims to Miss Bessie Vines are noted. The entry mentions Little George Harrington and his bride passing through town.
Oxford Eagle seeks a printer pressman skilled in operating a Whitlock book press. Candidate should have experience handling the press, assembling signatures, and maintaining press quality. Previous shop experience preferred.
A procurement notice from B. W. Jones Burgess Mississippi seeks 20 000 Heart Cypress shingles to be delivered to Oxford by July 15 and is dated June 12 19p.
A Montpelier based American School Detachment writer recalls a Mediterranean excursion to Cette and a heartfelt Decoration Day wreath laying for American and French fallen in Montpellier. He notes plans to visit battlefields, awaits leave in late June, and discusses Franco American education ties and imminent demobilization.
The ad touts Freezone as a cheap cure to remove hard and soft corns and toe calluses. It claims a few drops relieve itching and pain, letting the corn be lifted out without soreness. It credits a Cincinnati inventor and markets the product as a sensational discovery.
A Lexington Advertiser note cites Bradstreet Dun data showing only 16 per cent of business failures occur among advertisers and 4 per cent among non advertisers. It urges small town merchants to boost publicity and advertising expenditures to avoid failures.
Ladies with baskets or boxes should notify by 6 o clock July 3 and have them ready by 10 30 July 4. Telephone 294. F M Heard.
Home Demonstration news notes 160 chickens across five members of New Hope Poultry Club with 948 dozen eggs sold for 3808.16 dollars at 42 cents average. Plans to add candling device after farm season, plus expected strong Lafayette county show of poultry canning and dairy products with sewing and household art emphasis. The county short course runs July 24 to 26 with speakers Pate and demonstrators Miss Johnson and Mrs Alley.
During building repairs an iron sink was stolen from the premises. A note from G. W. Price claims a hunch on the thief and promises no questions if the sink is returned to its original location, warning that an arrest will follow otherwise.
FOR SALE Several hundred No 8 tin cans with tops See G W Price WANTED Second electric fan Must be cheap Apply at Eagle office.
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