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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
7
A marginal scene shows a major drafting a letter during a trench cootie hunt. He pauses to glance for inspiration, then resumes writing. A runner reveals the letter is addressed to Miss Alice Somebody, said to be the major's correspondent.
The narrator recalls chain disks marking ranks, a church parade amid German air activity, and a brutal baptism by artillery as his unit marches toward reserve billets. He witnesses a Fokker aircraft, learns about anti aircraft smoke cues, and endures a terrifying evening in a ruined village.
Len G. Broughton Jr. declares he is not a slacker after being branded by East Tennessee draft officials for marrying since May 18 of last year. He says his engagement preceded the war and he is willing to serve. He had been appointed to a local exemption board and chaired the city registration board before replacement due to draft age.
Attorney Lee M. Russell informs clients and friends that he will be away from Oxford for about forty days with biweekly returns. In his absence Mr. Clifford Davis, a young law student, will supervise his legal business and other matters ensuring all entrusted affairs receive proper attention.
Tulsa officials announce the annual Confederate Reunion will not be held this year due to railroad and government conditions. A committee report from Washington says no reduced fares and no tents can be provided to veterans.
An Oxford resident recalls long ago getting relief from back pain using Doan's Kidney Pills. D. E. Wiley of North Street confirms no recurrence after six years saying one box freed his back strain. He notes lasting cure and recommends the remedy sold for 60 cents by FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
Herbert Hoover writes to Federal Food Administrator P M Harding praising suburban gardens for expanding the national food stock amid wartime shortages. He urges wider plantings of potatoes and beans and notes rail relief from increased home production. He emphasizes Southern farming in corn meat and wheat while aiding regional independence and export capacity.
New York March. Can Larry Doyle return as a viable second baseman for the Giants. McGraw relies on Doyle to shore up an infield broken up when Herzog was traded. Doyle has battled a broken leg and leg weakness but vows improvement and solid bat and fielding.
Arthur Brisbane humorously lampoons wartime pretensions and German aims while noting quirks of public life. He contrasts silly fashion waste with harsh truth about Prussian ambition, Belgium, and a sweeping psychology of power as Britain watches and history repeats old conquests.
A vintage recipe promotes lemon juice and orchid white to create a skin lotion that allegedly whitens and softens skin. Directions include straining juice, mixing with orchard white, and applying daily to face neck arms and hands for months of use.
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