Make Cotton Our Slave No More
S. Johnson urges Mississippi farmers to diversify from cotton as the sole money crop. He cites boll weevil risks and urges rotating crops, using manure and fertilizer, and increasing home food production to reduce dependence on cotton while maintaining or boosting overall cotton yields. He cites county production declines since 1906 and advocates farming to balance supply and income.
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Ississippi
Adams
Amite
Claiborne
Franklin
Jeferson
Lincoln
Pike
Ea Warren
Wilkinson
Jounson
Missionary Supports Grow at South Street Church
South Street Presbyterian Church with a friend assists Rev Gayle Beanland in West Africa at Metel station in the Cameroun district. The first year shows solid success as the church finances pledge by members remain strong with Treasurer J C Gates reporting all bills paid and pledges collected. Another church member Lemuel Tipton trains in Philadelphia to become a medical missionary in Korea.
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South Street Presbyterian Church
Feld
Gayle Beanland
Oxford
West Africa
Metel
Camerun
J. C. Gates
Lemuel
Tipton
Philadelphia
Korea
Week of Worship Plans At First Presbyterian Church
Preparatory prayer services are held this week at members homes as the Week of Worship starts Sunday. The pastor leads each night at 7 30 with a 3 40 afternoon service on weekdays except Saturday. Special music will mark each evening service and all are invited to attend when not conflicting with other services.
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First Presbyterian Church
Act
Avery
Let Us Reason Together Over Oxford School Agitation
A patron urges calm in Oxford school matters amid factional unrest and questions the rush to change leadership. He argues the issue should be guided by public welfare, not personal or political motives, and notes the superintendent faces no proven charges while praising the school’s strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Osford
Balthrop
Community Health Report from Tula Roste No 1
The column notes steady community health with one sick resident, Annie Coleman, improving. It lists social visits among families McGonagill and Mize, trips to Henderson Tennessee and Oxford, school gains, teacher Luss Ada Fudge rewarding students for word games, and a fatality at the stave factory involving W. M. Hardin after an injury.
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Tula Roste No. 1
Annie Coleman
Connie Mize
Lessie McGonagill
Whitehead
Henderson
Tenn
Archie Whitehead
Claude Harvey
Will McGonagill
Oxford
Bessie
Natchez
Mississippi
Ila
Ina
Audrey
Palmer
Bulah Fudge
Burris
Escar McGonagill
Sam McGonagill
Water Valley
Will Lagrone
Webster’s Schol
House
Clarence Eskridge
Jackson
W. M. Hardin
Stave
Senator Lea backs Xenyon-Shepard bill against liquor shipments
W C T U column reports Senator Luke Lea declaring unquivocally in favor of the Xenyon-Shepard bill to bar liquor shipments into dry states from outside. He disputes a Supreme Court ruling cited in Louisville & Nashville vs Cook Brewing, clarifying interstate commerce limits and reiterates support for the federal prohibition measure.
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Caneavray
Washington, D. C
Luke Lea
Lillian M. Stevens
Margaret Dye Ellis
Anna Gordon
Senator Lea
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Lurton
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
F. M. Cook Brewing Company
Kenyon-Shepard
Lea
Supreme Court
Cook Brewing Company
Kentucky
Congress
Leivy Va
Mrs Mary Boswell Hamilton Obituary at De Leon
After two weeks of suffering Mrs Hamilton died December 9th. She was laid to rest in De Leon cemetery beside family and friends. A devoted wife and loving mother she brought kindness and sympathy to all. Her passing grants her eternal gain as angels bear her peaceful spirit home to wake at resurrection.
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HamIlton
de Leon
Jesus
Notice to Horse Owners on French Coach Horse
Notice from the Horse Breeders Association of Lafay ette County advertising the Stallium the French Coach Horse season 1012 at Bennett and Falkner barn with C D Bennett handling. Foal guaranteed for 15 dollars due when due or mare sold. Mares from a distance cared for at reasonable prices. Association promises careful attention by trained manager.
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Horse Breeders Association of
LaFayette County
Bennett & Falkner
C. D. Bennett
French Coach Horse Association
High School News Notes Class Spirit and Changes
The report covers a holiday, seniors back in school, class activities, and changes in staff. It mentions George Boyett leaving school, rain limiting basketball practice, and seniors aiming for top marks to avoid exams. Various class members pursue jobs, study at universities, or move to other roles.
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Hritee Tutu
Cassie Boyett
Balthrop
Bridges
Doi Parker
Boy's Athletic Association
Aldrich Hale
W. W. Mitchell
Mercntinc
Memphis
University Law School
University Pharmacy Department
New Orleans
Society
CiAsa
Popular Verdict on Dean's Kidney Pills Backed by Oxford Testimony
Oxford witnesses testify to relief from backache weakness and urinary disorders after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Kemmelw Drug Store and sold nationwide by Foster-Iburn Co. The endorsement cites a 1904 claim and urges purchase from all dealers at 50 cents.
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Bidewece
Oxford
Ustord Poone
Doun
Satine J. Moore
Depot Street
Mie
Liegan
Kemlelw
Foster-“ilburn Co
Huffalo
New York
United
Dean’s
Notice to Teachers Court House Meeting Saturday at 10
Courthouse gathering called for teachers to transact vital business for the county school system. Last meeting before Graduation Day, attendance urged for the welfare of pupils and schools. Signed Ei T Sita Superintendent.
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Court House
Thrice-a-Week World Offer Promoted by Newspaper
The New York World promotes its Thrice-a-Week edition as impartial and timely news. Readers are urged to subscribe for 156 issues a year at 1.00 and can combine with The Eagle for 1.75, with a free bottle offer from Dr Thacher’s company.
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Ile Pleldl
Ita Clare
New York World
The
Eagle
Dr. Thacher
Thacher Medicine Co
Chattenooga, Tenn
A. H Kenzlel’s
Gentle Rexall Orderlies Endorsement by Oxford Store
An advertisement emphasizes gentle treatment for children’s bowel issues and warns against harsh laxatives. Rexall Orderlies are promoted as safe, effective, and easy to take, with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Available in 10, 25, and 50 cent sizes at The Rexall Store in Oxford.
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Rexall
Oxford
R.R. Chilton& Co
Unclaimed Mail at Oxford Post Office Report
A list of unclaimed mail items dated March 14 at the Oxford post office includes names such as Mrs. Donie Brown, Mrs. Ellen Earle Caruthers, Susie Clark, John C. Plimmins, Miss Reill Gannan, Mrs. Florence Hill, HH Hill, J. W. Porter, Mrs. Amanda Ragland, Mrs. Matti Riles, G. Mlace, Walker and Co. P. E. Instructions ask patrons to call for their mail by number and date, Hereafter.
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Oxford Post-Office
Donie
Urown
Ellen
Earle Caruthers
Susie. Clark
John C. Plimmins
Atle
Gannan
Miss Reill
Hill
Florence
HH. L
Porter
J. W
Ragland
Amanda
Riles
Matti
mMlace
Walker, & Co
P. E
M. Howry
M. P
Lafayette County bonds proposal notice for District One highways
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors announces a plan to issue bonds for constructing and maintaining public highways in Supervisor District One. The notice cites Chapter 149 of the 1910 Mississippi laws and invites qualified electors to respond at the April term of 1912.
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of Supervisors
la Fayette County
Miss
LaFayette County
Siapervisor
Mississippi
Board of Supervisors
Fayette County
W. M. Woopwarop
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Oxford Eagle
E. A. Thomson
Wilmer Kennedy
Vicial Organ
Taz Eacie
Mary Boswell Hamilton
DeLeon
Tex
Free Press
M. D. Rayburn
California
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
Illinois
G. H. Bower, G. P. A
Memphis, Tenn
Otea
A. H. Kendel
Heacock
Preva Syndicate
Lockport
N. Y
J. T. Curtiss
Dwight, Kans
Chamberlain
Royal
R. B. Robison
W. B. McMahon
Lacie
C. C. Buford
C. H. Roach & CO
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