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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
2
The United States Public Health Service calls alcohol the strongest ally of pneumonia and links excessive drinking to ten percent of US deaths. It urges moderation, noting long known impacts on vitality and susceptibility, especially this season when pneumonia deaths rise.
A belated memorial text recalls Dr Andrew Thomas Greer born April 1850 in Marshall Mississippi to Col Robert Greer and Eliza Beth Hardin. It praises his lineage, education at the University of Mississippi and Louisville, and his long medical practice alongside family devotion and reverence for mothers.
Sheriff sale notice in Lafayette County Mississippi warns that TE Daniel and WL Daniel owe 45.75 and that, after a court judgment enrolled Feb 3 1914, execution on March 3 1916 will auction real and personal property including a mare and parts of sections 15 10 3 and 6 3 west. Proceeds go to satisfy the judgment and costs. Sale set for April 3 1916 at the Lafayette County Courthouse south door.
A moving obituary honors Andrew M Mitchell who lived with faith and charity in the Methodist church. He died after a life of devotion, leaving Polly and Lyman as devoted companions and a family grieving his loss.
A brief health note suggests rubbing a simple preparation to ease a lame back and neuralgia. It emphasizes topical relief for rheumatic pains with a common remedy likely available at home or local shops. The tone mirrors a period advisory column offering practical treatment without medical jargon.
The mayor and city council enact an ordinance requiring hog rings to be worn in public areas within city limits. Violations after notice by city officials are offenses. Offenders may be fined up to 25 dollars and jailed until fines and costs are paid. The ordinance takes effect April 1.
City council of Oxford Mississippi enacts an ordinance requiring hog pens, lots, and places where hogs are kept to be sanitary. Violations incur misdemeanor charges with fines up to 2500 and jail until costs paid. the measure takes effect April 1, 1916. The document includes related notices on judgments, sheriff sales, coal bids, and city printing bids.
A brief note on polite telephone manners and practical rules to follow. The piece emphasizes treating callers with respect and using simple etiquette to ensure clear, helpful communication.
Reading shows S. M. Syeep identified as Sheriff and Tax Collecting officer.
City Tax Collector J H Lawsner announces sale of delinquent lots within Oxford limits at the County Court House during legal hours. The parcels are listed as delinquent for 1916 taxes and sold to satisfy tax claims.
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