Road program funds announced for southern states
Washington reports about 622 million dollars set aside this year for road and bridge construction and maintenance. Southern states receive varying sums from local, state, and federal sources, led by Texas with 60 million and Mississippi at 11 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Dr W A Evans to Speak at University Chapel
Dr W A Evans renowned for How To Keep Well will give an address at University Chapel at 11:80 Wednesday March 22. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Evans
University Chapel
Keys Grocery Opens in Oxford with Experienced Manager
The Keys Grocery Company opened in Oxford on Wednesday with Mr. George Keys as manager. The former Farm Bureau building beside the Guarantee Bank is leased for the store, the only grocery west of the bank, signaling a strong business stand. Keys is a well known Oxford grocer, previously with Davis Mize Company for years. Success is predicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Keys Grocery Company
Oxford
George Keys
Farm Bureau
Guaranty Bank
Keys Grocery Co
Keys
Davis, Mize
Minstrel Show at University Choirs Thrill Lyric Theatre
The M Club and Music Club at the University presented a home talent minstrel night at Lyric theatre to a packed house. The performance received high praise for music directed by Mrs. Beanland and an outstanding University band. End men Doxey Williams Henry and Jennigen kept the crowd laughing along with the students and faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Lyric Theatre
Messrs
Doxey
Williams
Henry and
Jennigen
New Congress Faces Golden Opportunity and Market Reform
A call to curb speculative abuse of board of trade privileges criticizes plutocratic market manipulation. The author urges strict laws to enforce supply and demand, warning that delaying action would make history and jeopardize producers and consumers alike. The piece ends with a provocative aside on self-improvement and ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Board of Trade
Boards of Trade
Dual Nature of Sensitivity and Prudence
There exist people who struggle to be both sensitive and sensible. Those to be trusted rarely reveal their balance between feeling and judgment.
Date Set for Special Session of Sixty Seventh Congress
Washington report states April 11 chosen for the special session under President Harding. Senate leaders express satisfaction preferring the extra week to plan for the coming session. Senator Lodge and Senator Underwood conveyed the president’s request to meet at 11 o clock tomorrow to receive nominee names for offices vacated by Democratic appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hardings
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senator Underwool
Alabama
White House
Sine
Lnto
Bankhead Highway Convention to Meet in Greensboro
Greensboro announces the Fifth Annual Bankhead National Association Convention to be held April 21 and 22 in Greensboro. President Cameron and Director General Rountree issued the call urging state units from Virginia to California to organize delegates and send 125 minimum per state, with one vote per ten paid members. The meeting will decide main and branch routes, sign design, highway beautification, and surveying plans, with over 2000 votes expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
N. C
Bankhead National Association
Benyehan Cameron
J. A. Rountree
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Bankhead
Bankhead National Highway
Pathfinders
Washington
San Diego
Painful Muscles? Try Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad
Cold settled in the neck arms or shoulder makes every movement painful. Use Ballard's Snow Liniment to relieve the pain and relax the muscles. Three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20. Sold by A H Kendel. Advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
A. H. Kendel
Ford Ambition Sparked Nations Car Dream
The speaker praises Henry Ford's aim to put an automobile in every American home and mentions a desire for a Packard to align with that vision. The exchange signals the era's push toward mass production and accessible cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
United State
Henry
A Great Man Goes Shopping Quietly
A reflective remark contrasts a truly great man with an imitator who makes the loudest din by shopping for groceries and simply leaving. The quote emphasizes restraint over showmanship and authentic character.
Millinery Opening by Mesdames Shaw and Howard
Mesdames Shaw and Howard announce a millinery opening on Tuesday the 22nd. The event invites customers to view new hats and accessories at their shop. The notice emphasizes a bright display and early shopping hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Shaw
Howard
April 8 Pig Club big day at Oxford urges participation
The Farm Bureau announces a big day April 8 at Oxford to buy pigs and guilts, urges county residents to select fine hogs, notes prices from 10 to 20 dollars for pigs and guilts, and promotes registered animals and future bulk orders. It also promotes peanuts and velvet beans as substitute crops with seed sales details. Hog and calf shipments are scheduled for March 25 with specific price guidance for pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Pig Club
Tlet
Lafayette County
Baskel
Farm Bureau
Yalobusha County
Lafayette
Go to Work for Revival of Business Nationwide
After a new administration settles in, business faces doubt and uncertainty as moneyed interests pull back. The speaker urges Conservatives to keep expenditures steady, promote progress, and shield legitimate business from entangling foreign ties. Everybody should return to work and resume momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moneyerk
Harding
Why Such An Effort At Church Attendance
A reflection contrasts church attendance with entertainment, arguing worship provides knowledge from an unchanging source, the Bible. It claims ministers share inexhaustible truths from a fountainhead of knowledge and presents church as freely accessible, like air, with no tickets or charges.
Post Office Lobby To Be Locked Early At Night
The Oxford post office will lock its lobby early causing inconvenience to patrons with rented boxes who need to collect mail after 8 PM. A curbside letter box will be added, but those out of town late cannot access rented boxes. A clerk may be kept until midnight. the rule was posted Monday morning amid reports of late night lobby gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Post Office
Clarksdale Bank Temporarily Closes. Plans Reopen Soon
Clarksdale Mississippi bank officials suspend business due to inability to collect debts. President McWilliams and others head to Memphis to raise funds. counselors assure depositors will be paid in full and operations to resume within days. Creditors refused extension despite extra collateral. Farmers loaned for 1921 crops protected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksdale
Miss
Della Bank & Trust Company
R. N. McWilliams
Gerald FitzGerald
J. W. McNair
T. C. Coulter
Memphis
J. W. Cutter
T. C. Johnson
Delta Bank & Trust Company
Gayoso Hotel
FitzGerald
County Roads Need Immediate Repairs in Lafayette
Taxpayers fund road upkeep and deserve better. The Water Valley route through Markette Farm has several deep ruts where cars stall. A $100 investment could restore this busy link to Oxford. Similar issues appear on Lafayette Springs road requiring proper drainage and substantial fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
Water Valley
Markette Farm
Oxford
Lafayette Springs
Board of Supervisors
Not Just High Prices But Fools Who Pay Them
The remark suggests concern that rising costs are less about actual value and more about people with poor judgment who choose to shell out inflated sums. It frames behavior as misguided rather than the market itself as inherently costly.
The Lasting Impact of the Modern Gowns Bill
A witty remark notes that the enduring feature of modern women's gowns is the bill rather than style, claiming the expense defines the garment's lasting impression and that the fashion itself remains constant through trends.
Dollar Day at Oxford Seeks 500 New Subscribers
Oxford Eagle announces Dollar Day on March 26 offering one year of the paper for one dollar. The plan mirrors a successful January 29 event with 270 subscribers. organizers aim to reach 500 new signups, noting the Eagle as the best county paper and inviting five year subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Oxford Eagle
Eagle
Many liquor cases file in Mississippi federal court
At the opening of the March term of the Federal court in Merklian Mississippi it was announced that over 100 cases of violation of the prohibition law are on the docket. Arrests have been made in every county since last term in September and federal officials say there are 10 000 illicit stills in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merklian
Miss
Federal Court
Southern District
Mississippi
Farmer praises the capital city in Jackson move
R L Farmer says Jackson is the most progressive city in the state praising its schools churches and trade center. He moved here with his family and is manager of the Gressett Music House. He has long promoted east Mississippi interests and now plans to boost Jackson further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
R. L. Farmer
Clarion-Ledger
Farmer
Gressett Music House
East Mississippi
Clarion Ledger
Prickly Ash Bitters Promises Quick Morning Relief
Advertisement for Prickly Ash Bitters sold by R. R. Chilton & Co. in Oxford Mississippi. Recommends bedtime dose to ease irregular bowel movements and ensure a fit feeling at work next day. Priced at 1.25 dollars per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Chilton & Co
Oxford
Miss
Special Election Planned in Lafayette County Mississippi District 2
Notice that a special election will be held April 5 1921 in Lafayette County Mississippi District 2 to elect a magistrate. Voting precincts listed as Sanders Philadelphia and Cambridge. Election Commissioners names and proxies noted with dates March 17 24 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Board of Supervisors
Sanders
Philadelphia
Cambridge
D. T. Mitchell
A. M. Hall
J. M. Johnson
G. W. Johnson
Congressman Contemplates Reelection Bid
A prominent congressman weighs a run for reelection while supporters report delays in a routine garden seed delivery, suggesting local interest in his candidacy despite logistical glitches.
When a Person Fails to Fit In Finds New Circle
A person who cannot fit into a certain circle should exit and seek a better match elsewhere. The idea emphasizes personal adjustment and finding more suitable acquaintances.
Platform Strain Forecast Ahead of March 4 Session
The lecture platform faces heavy strain before March 4 with many senators and congressmen expected to be present for enticing propositions.
Political Row Signals Harding Appointment Shakeup
Criticism grows as supporters fear a likely Harding appointment could replace favored allies. The mood shifts toward sharp scrutiny of his next move and potential repercussions within the administration.
Express Losses Hit 19.7 Million in War Era Theft Case
In Macon Georgia on March 15 a federal court opened trial for 54 of 64 defendants charged with conspiring to rob the American Railway Express Company of more than 1,000,000 dollars in goods. W A Benson testified that since September the U S treasurer has paid 19.7 million dollars for losses and damages. Brinson, a former express messenger turned state's evidence, described thefts and meetings with co defendants as the government described a broad conspiracy. The trial notes that wartime volume increased liability for record keeping. One alleged act involved E M Alsabrook delivering pecans to E Dunnaway who allegedly took 25 dollars for the proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
American Railway Express Company
W. A. Benson
California
Benson
United States
Express Company
R. C. Brinson
Express
Brinson
Clem Powers
United States District Attorney
Germany
Powers
E. M. Alsabrook
Dunnaway
Oglethorpe, Ga
Alsabrook
National Association Announces Standards for Cleaner Films
New York reports the National Association of the Motion Picture Industry set resolutions to curb obscene and immoral films. They threaten expulsion and pledge to aid criminal prosecutions if producers fail. Prohibited material includes scenes of excessive sexual content, nudity, glamorized vice, and portrayals that encourage crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Association of the Motion Picture Industry
United States
University of Mississippi to Meet Polerines of Memphis in Weekend Series
The University of Mississippi faces the Polerines of Memphis on Friday and Saturday March 18 and 19 at 3 30 p m. The Polerines, the Souths fastest semi pro team, feature several former Southern League players. Mississippi fields a strong squad this year and a competitive game is expected.
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University
University of Mississippi
Polerines
Memphis
Mr. Wilson Receives Praise for Quiet State of Rest
Readers note relief as Mr. Wilson enjoys uninterrupted rest, ending gossip that he earns his salary through constant scrutiny. The comment highlights public tolerance of peaceful hours amid chorus of critics.
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Wilson
Local Residents Change Addresses and City Commissioner Elected
Mr J E Bounds has purchased and moved to Cloud Road on East street. Mr and Mrs James Kilgore of Etta visit Bounds family this week. Mrs R L Davidson nee Lottie Doolittle of Newtown India nola villas weekend with Mrs George Keys. Mr J B Brown elected city commissioner to succeed Louis Stephens by a 141 vote with no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bounds
Cloud Road Place
East Street
James Kilgore
Etta
Mrs. Bounds
R. L. Davidson
Miss Lottie Doolittle
Newton
Indianola
George Keys
J. B. Brown
Louis Stephens
Circuit Court Opens as Judge Roan Leads Grand Jury
Circuit court convened with Judge Roan presiding and District Attorney Knox present. The grand jury was selected and jurors named. The Bank of Oxford seeks mandamus to force county depostory bid acceptance amid ongoing bid disputes and public outcry actions. State cases include murder, larceny, distilling, forgery, and weapon charges with various outcomes. The court reports substantial docket clearing and orderly proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Roan
Knox
B. B. Russell
J. S. Calloway
J. D. Stephens
T. W. Black
J. R. Sallender
D. T. Mitchell
Tom Harding
R. E. Harkins
Marl Hamilton
J. M. Maples
H. M. Davis
T. W. Mooney
Alford Robbins
A. P. Snipes
A. Q. Roberts
Joe Crouch
R. A. Buchanan
J. H. Geesling
J. D. Cole
Johnie Stewart
A. Littleton
Hubert Jones
Lee Williams
J. S. Lock
C. C. Stephens
G. W. Crockett
Bank of Oxford
Board of Supervisors
First National Bank
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Claude Poland
Elton Harris
W. RK. Smith
Allen Lewis
Sid Rockett
Harris Campbell
State
A. D. Lancaster
F. P. Smith
Bishop Foster
Jessie Dunlap
Look Up for Prosperity Speaks of Hope
The speaker urges belief in prosperity and discourages muttering and complaint. They compare pessimism to mud beneath our feet and encourage lifting eyes to see the sun breaking through, promoting a positive, forward-looking mindset.
Comment on protection and profiteers in creation
A brief lament noting that while God gave man means to shield himself from dangers on earth, he overlooked the profiteer and left a flaw in the design. The remark frames profiteering as a hidden peril in human society.
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DR. Evans
Bankhead Highway
Clarksdale Bank
Mr. Harding
Baseball
Claud Poland
Smith
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