Bilbo Challenges Field in Mississippi Debates Invitation
Lt. Gov. Bilbo issues a statewide challenge to four gubernatorial candidates to a series of joint debates across Mississippi. He proposes a fixed order of meetings, with others remaining quiet during each talk, and suggests a debate committee of eight to set terms while promoting the statewide pro Mississippi program.
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Preas
Bilbo
Tam
Reily
Stovall
Quin
Tally
Mississippi
Brewer
Powell
Announced Democratic Primary Candidates of 1915
A notice states the following gentlemen are candidates for the office, subject to the Democratic primaries of 1915, listing names alongside their party endorsement and eligibility in the electoral process.
Local Official Ballot Names and Races Listed
The document lists candidates for various county and state offices including Lieut. Governor P. E. Matthews R. C. Crenshaw District Attorney and several sheriff, clerk, and supervisor positions. Names appear alongside party or designation lines for Recorder of votes in beat districts and education posts.
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the Eagle
Ates
Ponce de Leon Quest For Fountain Fades Then Prize Found
Fragmentary notes describe Ponce de Leon seeking the Fountain of Youth in Florida swamps. Also mentions a dubious remedy claim from Franmee promising youth restoration and relief from indigestion and stomach issues.
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Ponce de Leon
Floridda
White Man with Black Liver Claims Health Cure
Fragments describe a dubious liver purifying treatment. Includes misleading claims about cleansing wet or blood and mentions Dr New Life Pills and a dubious remedy. The text is incomplete and unclear about actual efficacy or medical basis.
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New Life
Mississippi Boosters Train Heads West For Exposition
A Mississippi promotional train departs August 26 heading to San Francisco via Saint Louis Kansas City Denver and Salt Lake City with return by Santa Barbara Los Angeles Redlands Tucson and El Paso arriving home 21 days after departure. The special carries dining sleeping and observation cars and will stop at 40 50 key points to showcase the states products and resources with literature and songs aboard the train forming a statewide publicity effort.
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San Francisco
Saint Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Salt Lake City
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles
Redlands
Tuscon
el Paso
Saat Ceeper
Addrees
Lafayette County Shippers Association Formed
On March 10 in the Lafayette County Court House progressive farmers met to discuss marketing methods. J M Saunders chaired and the Lafayette County Shippers Association was created with officers J M Saunders president D S McLarty vice president G W Spawr secretary and business manager J F Goolsbr J W Walker W D Porter A L Simmons and A F Calloway as directors. The group planned to meet again March 20 and urged all farmers to join and list products for sale.
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Lafayette County
Court House
J. M. Saunders
Saunders
Lafayette County Shippers Association
J. . Saunders
D. S. McLarty
G. W. Spawr
J. F. Gools Br
J. W. Walker
W. D. Porter
A. L. Simmons
A. F. Calloway
Board of Directors Meeting of La fayette County Shippers
The Board of Directors of the La fayette County Shippers Association will meet in Capt Neills Store rooms next Saturday March 20 1915 at 1 00 PM. Members are urged to attend promptly as important business will be transacted. The association also meets again at 2 00 PM. J M Saenpers President C W Spawr Secretary
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Lafayette County Shippers Association
Capt. Neills
J. M. Saenpers
C. W Spawr
Sec
Sloan's Linament advertised for rheumatism relief
An old notice promotes Sloan's Linament as a cure for acute and chronic rheumatism and related pains. It urges two or three daily applications to the affected area and claims deep penetration and soothing effect. Postal office notice dated March 12 1915 invites sealed proposals for post office repairs with specifications obtainable on request.
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Sloan
Eel Grant
Printed Stationery for Farmers
Promotes farmers using personalized headed stationery with farm name post office crops or stock details. Encourages printing letter heads with matching envelopes at the Eagle office to project credibility and gain quicker attention from officials and businesses. An investment in professional correspondence.
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Eagle
Malaria Fight Urged In Mississippi Through Screening And Cure
Dr W I Leathers argues for malaria prevention in Mississippi through home screening and curing the afflicted. He notes 90 000 cases last year and cites Panama Canal Zone results, explaining that only female night active mosquitoes carry the germ and that warming temperatures prevent transmission. He urges universal home screening, treatment of the ill, and quinine use in winter to cut next season cases.
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Mississippi
Panama Canal Zone
Proper Biliousness Treatment Story
A historic brief notes Miss Lala Skelton enduring a long illness with an old remedy. The text mentions a 25 year old patient and a treatment involving a drug named Obtsiahine, reflecting era medical practices. The account preserves names and a health-focused note in period language.
Mississippi Oat Crop Sees Record Growth
Estimates indicate a 150 percent rise in Mississippi oat planting, driven by an active fall campaign from all forces. Much of the seed is locally grown and well suited to the soil, though late northern plantings faced cold damage. The overall crop remains intact.
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Oata
Mississippi
Misssissippi
Real garden pays half your living, claims 1915 ad
An agricultural ad urges farmers in the Cotton States to grow their own food and grains to cut costs as cotton credit tightens in 1915. It praises a substantial, year round garden and promotes Hastings 1915 Seed Book as a guide to money saving crops and field yields. The notice offers free literature and urges readers to request Hastings 4&4 Co samples from Atlanta Georgia.
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Hastings
H. G Hastings 4&4 CO
Auarta
Advt
Lafayette County Board Handles Monthly Finances and Road Contracts
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors met to approve payments and contracts. Items include salaries, tax refunds, road and bridge work, and reimbursements to county officials and vendors.
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Oxford
Gov
Eliza A. Thompson
R. L. Brown, Jr
Mgr
Mississipri Press Association
Treo
G. BiBo
California
H. E. Blakesiex
Com
Theo. G. Bilbo
Lee M. Russell
J. P. Taylor
AH Knox
State Senate
J. C. Eskridge
F. L. Toolell
W A Galleghy
R. L. Stephens
W. M. Woodward
L. F. Patton
D. T. Mitchell
Sidney S. Webster
G. W. Whitehead Howard Parks
W. H. Miles
H. T. Smith
K. K. Collins
R. E. Harkins
Walter Davis
ED M Matthews
J. K
Deck) Miller Marvin Walker
Oscar Allen
Will Rushing
J. S. Farr
A C McElreath
J. A. Parks
R. W. Windham
G Slaughter
E. G. Hussey
J. W. Shearer
R. F. Saunders
P. Chandler
W. J. Lovelady
J P Young
J. L. Clifton
J. O. Brown
Charlie Owens
SM Parham
Lafayette County Shippers Ass's
Board of Directors
United States Post Office
Cocenne
C. A. McCaaren
Lala Skelton
Eatables
J. R. Crow
Dr.’ Y. D. Butler
Lads Ollice
Jackoum
Mine
Ax.ildice
St. Louie
Colonial
Water Valley
Malik
Board OF Supervisors
Henry Cook
S K Bedenbaugh
Tyler
Carter Thompson
Hamilton
Tabor
Temple
Fudge
Walter Sullivan
Allen Spears
Tom X. Cox
Browning
Mooney
Walker
B. A. Bryant
Cleveland Smith
Gus Boone
Dave Ward
Soheatom Atala
G. W. Buseell
Robert Furr
Martin Williams
Bogard & Dan Mdse
Chilton & Comdse
Oxford Eagle Printing
Austen Thompson
Berry Cochran
JA Bigger
Calloway
Joe Porter
Berryhill
J P Sharpe
M Warner Imbr
PF B Linder
Cumberland Tel Co
Wells
Elliott Coal
Will McEwen
EE Temple
Silk Lawshee Co
Mdise
Wortham Print Co
Herring Bros
Birmingham
MetCo
Goodwin Brown Co
White Road
Woodward
T Smith
Davis, Mize & Co
DM Crockett
Whit Morrow
Jasper Card
Houston
Kettle Creek
J L Leech
Clear Creek
Childress
GH Evans
J P
Dooley
Matthis
Lovelady
Welaiy
Rt Do
Advertising
Ad Man
Tipperary
Union Square
Royal C Fertilizers
The
Sisk - Lawshee Co
C. H. Roach & CO
Undertakers
America
Buford Old Stand
R. B. Robison
Spencer National Bank
Springfield
John Hn Doe
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
Tee
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