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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1916
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle questions Lafayette County officials over bid practices for legal notices. It argues a higher circulation newspaper should receive contracts, urges street and alley cleanup, and calls for civic duty, urging residents to act today.
The J C Railroad issues a circular to conductors noting lawsuits against the company for alleged delinquencies by its agents. States listed include Mississippi five, Tennessee five, Louisiana four, Kentucky four, Iowa one, Missouri one, Illinois one. The piece argues many suits lack merit and burden taxpayers and the company. It then shifts to a wartime lament about Villa and calls for capturing and executing him, implying U.S. invasion of Mexican territory and potential war.
A school program for Anti Cigarette Day lists songs readings and talks on the dangers of smoking. Activities include selections by students, invocations, the pledge, readings on injurious effects, a benediction and a contribution to the Anti Cigarette League. Attendance and participation by patrons and citizens are requested.
An Oxford resident, B. Wiley of North Street, recalls a back ache from heavy lifting cured by Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports relief after a single box and repeats his testimony over six years later, praising the remedy.
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States proposes an impartial committee to study rail labor disputes and protect public service, warning a nationwide railroad strike could cripple transport and harm the economy. Chicago Evening Post notes broad business support and urges other associations to endorse the plan.
Notice bids for the City of Oxford printing services will be received until a specified time in April 1918. Bids cover blanks legal publications and publishing fees. The Council may reject any and all bids. J H Lawsmee, City Clerk.
City enacts a sanitation ordinance regulating hog pens and lots. Owners must notify of unsanitary conditions and fixes. Violations are misdemeanors with fines up to 25 dollars and jail on conviction. The ordinance takes effect April 1 1916.
Notice of sale of real property in Lafayette County Mississippi under a deed of trust. Jasper and Lucy Holmes, trustees for Goodwin Brown & Co, will sell the described land at public auction in front of the south door of the Court House in Oxford on the ith day of April 1410 at 1 PM. The property is the west half of the north half of the northwest quarter of section 14, township 4, range 2 west, containing 80 acres more or less. Trustor Heath? Heald serves as trustee and will convey only the interest he holds.
Public notice lists a long tract boundary description in Township 7 Range 1 West Mississippi for a 78 acre area in sections 17 7 6 and 6 with coordinates and landmarks. It directs defendants to appear before the Lafayette County Chancery Court in May 1916 to answer suit by W Mall et al for confirmation of lands.
Oxford Eagle seeks a copy of The Falcon from about May 26 1886 containing Julie Malone's speech on the Chinese question delivered during a debate. Please notify and state the price for the paper.
J A Coleman former Coleman Drug store owner at Tula has sold his interest and opened a cash grocery in Oxford. He offers a finely assorted line of fancy groceries with prices marked down for cash shoppers, as advertised in this paper.
The first games of the season start Friday and Saturday with University of Mississippi facing Union University. Games begin at 3 45 p m each day and admission is 25 cents. Locals urged to support the team as the rivals are considered evenly matched and promising.
The Kings Daughters hold their regular quarterly meeting Friday March 31 in the Annex of the First Presbyterian church. An officer election and annual dues payment will occur, with a report on the year’s work and discussion of future plans. Attendance is urged by all members and interested parties.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as rapidly easing rheumatic pain and knee soreness with a warm tingling sensation. It cites user testimony from James S. Fe m of Philadelphia and notes a 25 price at druggists. The ad also promotes Singer sewing machines by J. H. Morris at the southeast square.
Francisco Villa and Carranza troops clash near Namiquipa with Villa said to command about 1200 fighters aided by 400 sympathizers supplying ammunition. US columns under Col George A. Dodd march to aid Carranza forces as Pershing reportedly rushes reinforcements.
The telegram from the border reports two American citizens murdered on a ranch west of Torreon on March 18 during an anti American demonstration. As rumors spread that foreign and domestic refugees assaulted Americans, mobs moved toward the border. The two bodies were left at the ranchhouse as the party continued northward with reports of an American lynching alleged.
The City Council of Oxford Mississippi invites sealed bids by April 19 at 10 am 1916 for a twelve month coal supply to city fish and water plant starting April 1 1917. Bids to include mine run No 2 nut nut and slack pea and slack with freight prepaid. The council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The report states Carrancistas are gaining ground near Durango with Zapata forces attacking, while Carranza troops retreat and join bandits. Remaining Carranza units are said to be moving to confront bandits between Durango and Mexico City. Roumanian military prep is rising as copper and tin are requisitioned, and neutrality hopes fade after Filipescu's visit.
The ordinance requires hogs within city limits to have strong nose rings to prevent rottage. It imposes daily fines for owners or keepers whose hogs lack rings after notification by city officials. Violations are deemed a misdemeanor, with penalties and confinement until fines are paid. The measure takes effect on a stated date.
In Athens high circles the impression is Greece may shift policy as Roumania briefly aligns with neutrality. The article notes Roumanian stance and Greek expectations regarding responsibility for Greece’s army maintenance and equipment.
The incident reports a steamer named Ben Hur sinking with multiple crew members missing or dead. Rescue efforts follow as authorities investigate the disaster and search for survivors amid rough sea conditions.
W Hardee, a leading Cleveland lawyer, was shot and killed while in his office. W R Graham, of the same city, is charged with the crime. The sole eye witness, D J Allen, an attorney, was in Hardee's office immediately after the shooting and has yet to comment.
Rapid growth in pig clubs across Mississippi counties leaves many associations short of pure-bred stock. Mississippi A and M College notes strong farm interest with thirty counties forming pig clubs and enrollments reaching 360 in some areas, while Covington Hinds Lowndes and Warren counties report shortages of pigs to supply members.
Harti County supervisors travel to Chicago to inspect road material for the new beach boulevard project along the Gulf coast. They will study what material should be used as the city and Biloxi plan a coastal road similar to established Florida routes.
In a preliminary hearing, Clifton Jones and his father J W Jones faced murder charges in the killing of Sam Herts near Calle. J W Jones was discharged while Clifton Jones was held without bond to await the April grand jury action.
The seventh annual session of the Mississippi Congress of Mothers and Parents Teachers will meet in Columbus starting March 11 and run for two days.
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