Oxford Eagle Item March 30 1916
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
2
Paper Prices Rise Threatening Local News Service
The George County News reports spiraling paper costs as mills raise prices and supply shrinks. Publishers warn subscriptions may jump and printers raise rates, urging overdue accounts to stabilize finances to maintain the current $1 per year price. Local papers note May 1 increases and select papers already announcing higher annual rates due to material shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George County News
Judge Heffin Seen as Return to Honest Duty for Judge
The Birmingham Evening Sentinel lauds Judge Heffin for reviving substantial support for reelection. The notice credits his long service, integrity, and competence, urging voters to reelect him to the office he seeks.
Amendment to Post Office Funding Struck from Bill
The article notes a proposed amendment by Semster Bankhead to strike a section of the post office appropriation bill. That section would require newspapers and magazines to publish statements of indebtedness with stockholder names and share counts. The 1912 rules are criticized as foolish and unfair and urged for repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eene
Semster Bankhead
Yamo County News
Tonic Digestive Sold for Relief at Keodel's Drug Store
A tonic digestive was marketed for relief and sold exclusively at Keodel's Drug Store, with buyers urged to obtain it only from that outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keodel
Mutual Life Agent Promotes Great Life Resurfce
An insurance agent from The Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York markets a policy as a key life resource. The notice highlights the agency’s role and the promise of reliable coverage for policyholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
Scholarships for Competition Selections May Deadline
The United Daughters of the Confederacy through Mrs A Javes announce various scholarships for competition open to Mississippi girls and others. Programs include Vassar, UNC Chapel Hill, University of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and more. applications must be filed with Mrs A Avenue by May 1, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mra A. Jzaves
Efm
Nississigp Givisien
Mississipgi Bors
Vassar + holarsi
University of North Carolina
Politeiaie
Washingte DC
Free University of Pennsylvania
Emele
Thomes Martz
Pelaski
St Marr's
Converse College Spartansarg
Fleet
Local Timber Shipments Planned From Charleston Mills
One of the state’s largest timber operations, Greenwood’s Cosstien firm, with Charleston offices, secured a contract to ship millions of cross timber to the Presch government. The shipments begin around May 1, using barges at a local wharf with two thousand capacity per trip, exporting ties to New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosstien
Greenwood
Lam
Charieston
Presch
Yamo & User
Spot Valley
New Orleans
New School Building Due for Completion by Sept 1
The Haed high school building in Tasso City will be finished and turned over to the city no later than Sept 1 under a Burke & Co contract. If the city delays beyond that date a penalty of 10 dollars per day is to be paid by the contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters Amd
Land Mot
Seth America
Aw & mm
South America
Europe
Ars
Tima
Aes
Tasso
Éetverst
Burke & Co. Contractors
SesSorg
de Vaesss
Car
$100,000 Bond Set in Robbery Case at Preliminary Hearing
Preliminary hearing for BR Graham charged with the robbery of W. G. Merde heard before Judge F W E Wat. Bond was set at $100,000, with the accused bound over to await grand jury. Defence and friends reacted with scenes described as tense and dramatic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G Hardee
Gotum Mares
Benaveland
Graham
W. G Merde
W. E. Wat
Grams
Gretem
Shot in Eye Causes Serious Wound in Calf County
J. F Cates was shot through the eye and seriously wounded. Authorities describe a unclear incident with no witnesses and ongoing investigation. The assailant or exact motive remains unknown as doctors assess the eye injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cates
J@be
District Levee Board Aims to Cope With Government
The district levee board seeks federal help to manage high contamination rates and raise funds for flood control. Acknowledging the need for government cooperation, the board plans coordinated routines to work with federal authorities for adequate feed control and protection of the washes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maceher
Theoutines
Forsaken leader dies in prison case cleared
A former prisoner, once a prominent official, was serving a term in a federal prison in Atlanta when the event occurred. Details remain limited as authorities report the case related to a murder investigation and charges now involve a high-profile figure connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aftiaata Ga
Poe
Bastern Peary Age
Foundation Worker Injured In Laid-Open Framing Incident
A construction site incident left a foundation worker injured during framing at a city project. Officials investigated the accident and noted safety protocol adherence is under review.
Bilbo Faces Senate Veto Vote on Agricultural Bills
Governor Bilbo’s veto standoff with the Senate centers on an appropriation for the agricultural experiment stations at Heb Sportage and Stonvill and a political fight over funding and maintenance. The House action and possible special session hinge on the bills passed or blocked, with governors urging permanent public improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov Bilbo
Heb Sportage
Sec
Senate
Goverto
Lise Gor
Busseil
Journal of
North Mississippi
Holly Springs St. Seoacor
Smatcom
A and WM College
County Agricultural High Schools
Gor Bilbo
Dean's Kidney TM Pain Relief Box Notice
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a merciless box of Dean's Kidney TM linked to back pain. Details are unclear but implies a product or item associated with remedy or relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Notice of Sale of Real Property in Mississippi County
Notice of sale of real property in Mississippi County per court order. Describes 40 acres in Township 9 South Range 1 West. Property described as collateral for a debt in a district court action. Sale date near March 1914. Signature of official Beards True.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arost Beme
Brown
Antferi
Tenorhey Township
Zane
Land notice and sale description in Mississippi land case
Legal notice listing parcels in sector 2 and surrounding areas including SE quarter and other sections. It notes land claims, boundaries, measurements, and a suit by C W Hall for confirmation of title with defendants named as Grew and others, dated March 23, 131é.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cece Watt
Nas
Saad Cid
Wenco
C W. Cal
CW. Hall
Dt Pr
Notice to Coal Dealers in Courtford Mississippi
The City Council of Courtford Mississippi will receive bids until 11 oclock a m April twelve months supply of salt The coal-oil reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comneil
Ford
Miss
Axel
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