Supreme Court Invalidates Lever Act Provisions
The Supreme Court ruled sections of the Lever Act unconstitutional, ending prosecutions in the federal cost of living campaign including profiteering cases such as the L. Cohen Grocery Co. sugar charge. Justices Brandeis and Pitney dissented on reasoning but joined the result.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Department of Justice
White
Brandies and Pitney
L. Cohen Grocery Company
St. Louis
Brandeis and Pitney
Georgia
Ogelshy Grocery Company
Weeds Inc
Binghampton
N. Y
Congress
Uncle Sam offers Wichita National Forest buffalo for one male only
The Forest Service has over 20 male buffalo to give or loan to parks, zoos, or individuals for breeding or exhibit use. The Wichita National Forest herd near Cache, Oklahoma now holds about 150 head with too many bulls. Recipients pay crate hauling and freight costs. no more than one male buffalo per recipient.
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Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Wichita National Forest and Game Preserve
Oklahoma
Uncle Sam
Cache
Okla
Ten Thousand Negroes Out of Work in Chicago
Chicago faces a serious unemployment crisis among its Negro population as rents rise 15 to 50 percent in the South Side Black Belt. Alderman Louis B. Anderson warns that thousands are out of work with no relief in sight and many families lacking food. He cites housing shortages and profiteering landlords as intensifying the hardship. Anderson plans to urge swift public improvements with city officials to address the mounting distress.
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Chicago
Louis B. Anderson
Anderson
Thompson
Francis
Methodist Junior Congregation Formed at Local Church
The Methodist Church organized a junior congregation for ages seven to fifteen with elected ushers and stewards. The group will lead singing and seating on the first Sunday, with sermons tailored to youth. March is go to church month encouraging broader attendance.
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Methodist Church
William Hartsfield
H. T. Smith
Wiley Hawkins
Marvin Dooley
Charley Slough
Oscar Kirkland
George Knight
Fred Patton
Lee Lipscomb
Dean Falkner
James Riley Knight
Billy Elmore
Myra Patton
Jewel Knight
Verse citation from Ephesians 3 20 21
A Bible quotation describes God as able to do far more than all we ask or imagine with power at work in us. It extols glory to Christ Jesus in the church through all ages, forever. Amen.
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Christ Jesus
Greeley Advised To Try Religion For Failing Church Funds
A note to Horace Greeley from a distressed church asked for fundraising ideas after fairs and events failed. The editor replied simply suggesting to "Try religion" as a new approach.
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Horace Greeley
Greeley
Gauze Rolls Aid Local Hospital Volunteers Finish One Thousand Rolls
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church completed one thousand gauze rolls for a hospital. Ten hundred yard bolts of gauze were used in the effort.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Etera F
Missionary Society Rally At Lafayette County Church
At the Baptist Church on Tuesday March 1 an all day rally of Lafayette County Missionary Societies will be held. Miss Fannie will speak and organize activities for the group.
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Baptist Church
Lafayette County Missionary Societies
Oxford Parents Plan School Meeting for a PTA Startup
Oxford city patrons and all residents are urged to attend a High School auditorium gathering on Friday March 11 at 3 15 PM to discuss school needs and organize a Parent Teachers Association. Superintendent P L Rainwater endorses cooperation to improve discipline, understanding, and community services.
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Oxford City Schools
Oxford
High School
Parent-Teachers’ Association
P. L. Rainwater
Indian Mound School Club Activities and Plans
A report from Indian Mound School describes a Monday club meeting with Miss Doney teaching hot chocolate making and sewing. Students note sewing up to date, upcoming aprons and caps, a short course at the University, a summer camping trip, and admiration for Miss Doney. The ad promotes Herbine tonic for stomach and liver relief, priced 60c and sold by A. H. Kendel. A letter compares federal lending to European governments with road-building needs in the U.S.
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Miss Doney
A. H. Kendel
Mr Purvis Improves After Several Days Fall
Mr. I. A. Purvis is reported improving after being laid up for several days due to a fall.
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I. A. Purvis
Taylor Leaders to Speak in New Albany and Jackson
Taylor of Jackson Mississippi and Mrs. W W F Williams of New Albany will be resent and make addresses on different lines of work for young people, outlining plans and guidance for youth activities.
Mayor favors aldermanic form over commission in Oxford
In a morning interview Mayor Elliott supports the aldermanic system, arguing it can be as cheap as the commission plan but he questions its efficacy. The community favors change, with 178 voting to return to mayor and aldermen and 12 voting to keep the commission form. The piece ties the issue to Governor Russell and public dissatisfaction. An unrelated ad for Herbine tonic appears at the end.
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Elliott
Oxford
Quiet years blur the rise of self made men
The era of self made men fades from public view as many keep their early obscurity hidden. In a culture fixated on origin stories few reveal the struggles that built their success, leaving their beginnings largely untold.
Tobin backs using common speech in schools
Edward J Tobin superintendent of Cook County Schools argues teachers may use He Dont and Its Me as common expressions. He questions the value of teaching formal grammar and asks what good it does to enforce It is I over widely used forms. He advocates reflecting everyday speech.
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MR. Tobin
Edward J. Tobin
Cook County
Illinois
Tobin
You and Your Town Boosters Unite for Community Growth
A call to all citizens to support and uplift their town through good deeds and positive words. Boosting the town benefits individuals by improving conditions and opportunities, creating a cycle of enhancement. The message urges everyone to join the effort and participate actively.
Idle rich men chase folly in a brief congress session
Idle rich young men are no longer idle as they seek ways to squander fortunes. The shortness of the current congress session is the only notable aspect highlighted by observers.
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Congress
Inauguration Relief for Mr Hard ing and Dawes Cuss Remarks
The text notes relief at the inauguration ending and mentions Mr Hard ing and his cabinet count, while describing General Dawes as "some cuss" for ordinary profanity. The tone mirrors a political gossip style with named figures and colloquial judgments.
Honest toil is a tonic
A brief urging readers to embrace steady work as a remedy and motivation. The line emphasizes perseverance and self discipline as practical remedies for personal improvement.
Beginning a Good Month to Worry About Next
A noted observer suggests this month is favorable for anticipating what the following month may hold. The remark frames future uncertainty as a timely concern.
Family jars may not be so bad after all
A reflective column argues that close family living spaces can prevent stagnation by keeping neighbors engaged, framing jars as a metaphor for shared boundaries and daily routines that foster community.
Rag chewing and sharp wit praised by Gustavus
The speaker lauds Gustavus for talking freely while defending the value of speaking one’s mind. The remark emphasizes loyalty to one’s own words and a tolerance for candid chatter within the social circle.
Home Demonstration Notes and Helps
Community clubs in Abbeville Woodson Ridge Burgess Yellow Leaf Corinth and Indian Mound held hot cocoa lunch and cooking demonstrations. County council heard reports from club presidents and planned Spring Club show entries including butter and eggs with judges. A hillside playground project at Taylor consolidated school finished and future sites planned with a St Patrick's Day event in Oxford to follow.
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Abbeville
Woodson Ridge
Indian Mound
County Council
Burgess
Lorene Jones
Grace Ayles
Oxford
Mary Louise Harkins
Clifton Price
Lafayette
A. B. McKay
A. & M. College
Minnie Porter
Taylor Consolidated
Victoria Hill
Doney
St. Patrick’s Day
Man’s remedy advertises Prickly Ash Bitter
An old advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitter as a cure for dizziness blackouts and bowel issues. It claims torpid liver and clogged bowels are corrected by the remedy priced at 1.26 dollars per bottle and sold by R. R. Chilton Co. as special agents.
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R. R. Chilton & Co
Bond Sale In New York Sends Half Million More Bonds
Jackson Mississippi March 1. A batch of $500000 bonds from the state bond and improvement commission was signed sealed and shipped to New York where M R Grant and Company of Chicago sold the issue. This brings total sold to $1500000 of the $5000000 authorized.
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Improvement Commission
New York
Jackson
Miss
State Bond and Improvement Commission
Amd
M. R. Grant and Company of
Chicago
Champ Clark Dies in Capital Home at 70
Washington March 2 Champ Clark died here today in his 71st year two days after announcing retirement from the house after 26 years of service As Democratic leader he remained active until ten days ago when a severe cold struck He died at 2 10 p m attendants noted his mind wandered in delirium recalling battles in the house including the question is on agreeing to the conference report
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Washington
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Clark
House
Vanity: Clifton Mallory Stages Modern Morality Play
Clifton Mallory dramatist and actor presents Vanity at Lyceum Theatre Tuesday evening. His company performs a modern morality play satirizing American vanity with a New York Manufacturer and others. Reception praised by critics. admission 50 and 10e.
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Clifton Mallory
Lyceum Theatre
New York
New York City
State College New
Honolulu guests visit Oldham Ragland kin
Mrs. Cornell Franklin and her young daughter visit in Honolulu with Mrs. L. E. Oldham. Mrs. Huber Jones of Orrwood stays with her sister, Mrs. M. D. Ragland.
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Cornell Franklin
Honolulu
L. E. Oldham
Huber Jones
Orrwood
M. D. Ragland
City morals and media hunger shape public taste
A commentary argues that city newspapers and cinema chase sensational content to boost circulation and ads, while rural areas stay closer to nature. It warns that teaching children Christian values and virtue now can curb future vice as society evolves.
Untitled Reflection on Fear and Human Perception
A reflective piece questions why people fear lightning while noting it rarely strikes the same person twice. It urges affection toward a spouse, hints at youth renewal, and warns against assuming complete knowledge of a neighbor’s thoughts.
Missed Chance Prompts Reflection on Opportunity
A speaker recalls expecting someone to seize an opportunity instead of waiting. The tone notes frustration at inaction and the belief that initiative was required to move forward.
Villa’s Role Questioned Amid Mexican Security Doubts
The report questions claims about General Villa becoming a Sunday school teacher and casts doubt on the existence of Sundays or schools in Old Mexico. It notes skepticism about the current status of Villa and the regional educational or religious activity.
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General Villa
Old Mex
1921 Will Allow Men to Wear Long Pants Soon
A notice notes that by 1921 men in certain regions may wear long pants without restriction. Authorities indicate the change will ease dress codes and reflect evolving social norms. The streamline of legal guidelines aims to modernize attire for daily life and work.
Ardmore native Stone Webster builds fortune in oil and business
Ardmore visitor Stone Webster, born in Mississippi, arrived in Indian Territory in 1895 with about $50. He started as a restaurant gong caller, became a shoe clerk, then joined a dry goods firm, formed a partnership, bought Ardmore real estate, and built wealth in furniture, real estate, oil leases, and mercantile ventures in Oklahoma City. He remains active in church and business, with family ties to local residents.
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Stone Webster
Oklahoma City
Stone
Mississippi
Caddo Stret
Y. B. Lynn
Mr. Lynn
Failt
J. S. McCharen
Ardmore
Miss Dean
Thomas W. Dean
State National Bank
Methodist Church
Oklahoma
el Dorado Field
Stephens County
Webster
S. S. Webster
Herman and
Mack Webster
G. G. Wilson
Financers Urge Large European Loan Drive
We note major financiers push a huge loan program to European governments while offering to cover the risk from their private fortunes, insisting government funds and others' money stay safeguarded at home.
Great minds think much and say lttle
A pithy query on quiet thought versus loud expression. The line prompts reflection on how ideas translate into speech and action.
Spring Fever Fight With Gude's Pepto Mangan Tonic
In spring the body shifts from winter to summer and symptoms like drowsiness and pale faces signal weak blood. Gude's Pepto Mangan promises to restore red cells, improve oxygen delivery, and lift mood within days, urging readers to obtain genuine product from their druggist.
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Gude
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