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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1919
Page
2
A WWI letter from St Florent France describes refugee orphans and widows aided by French interpreters and Red Cross. It notes widespread hunger and malnutrition among children, high refugee numbers, low local work, and officer supported adoptions. The writer worries about refugees returning home and mentions potential posting and study plans.
Advertises original Bayer packages with emphasis on the 20 cent size and larger options. Claims American ownership and urges buyers to select authentic Bayer products.
The letter explains that soldiers with up to two years of college can apply for courses in French or British universities, with full pay and private expense stipends. Privates receive $3 daily plus army pay, tuition for three months is $50 to the institution. Uncertain return date due to peace terms, Bolsheviks, ship allocations, and postwar arrangements.
Resolutions note the death of F Webster born 1845 in Spartanburg SC and died February 22 1919 in Oxford MS. They praise his church and Masonic ties and extend sympathy to his family. The Hi Y Club president Andrew M Mitchell Jr asks Oxford supporters to back meetings, finances and attend games to boost the club's future.
The Hi-Y club officials announce a single weekly meeting on Tuesday nights from 7 30 to 8 30. Boys go home promptly, but a few minutes past the hour occur. The club aims to keep boys off the streets while balancing studies and welcomes parental attendance.
J H Morris, salesman and collector, offers sewing machine oil, needles, and repair service for all kinds of sewing machines at his shop.
A Cincinnati inventor claims Freezone removes hard or soft corns and toe corn without soreness. A tiny bottle, sold at drug stores for a few cents, allegedly softens and lifts the corn for easy removal.
Rain spoiled the Sunday singing at the church. plans to try again soon. Mrs. E. E. Jones and Mary Sue with Viva Wotton visited Oxford for a teachers meeting. Mrs. Luella Ramsey surprised the school and will return Friday March 1. The community mourns Billie Fudge of Center Hill, buried at Yellow Leaf Cemetery. Mrs. Metts and Thelma visited Jones. Ragland of Oxford visiting friends here. Eugene McCain won the ax handle contest prize at the teachers association.
The sewing class makes rapid progress and an artful performance is praised. Poultry club girls care for their chicks while Mrs. M. E. Jones recovers from illness. Red Cross auxiliary remains active and Easter plans grow. A cyclonic wind damaged Tom McCain and C. A. Livingston properties with no injuries.
A reader is urged to begin a New Year by subscribing to the Oxford Eagle, with a rate of 1.50 dollars per year in advance. The notice promotes advance payment and ongoing newspaper delivery.
A nine member Home Service Chapter in Oxford completed a course with Mrs. Wyckoff of the Red Cross Gulf Division presiding. Speakers included Mr. Wyckoff and Mr. Melpolder highlighting civilian relief and after care. The Lafayette County Home Service program is expanding and gaining interest.
Hastings Seeds advertises a free 1929 seed catalog with 100 illustrated pages and a vivid cover. Orders offered by mail only, touting South adapted varieties, long history of seed purity, and large customer base. sample copy available by postal card request.
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