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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1922
Page
2
Publication details for Oxford Eagle and Lafayette County Press merged in 1915 with rates and policies. Obituary and bank notices are charged by word, advertising rates listed, subscriptions payable in advance, international rates noted, and contact telephone provided.
The Eagle declares A. Anderson of Ripley as a candidate for Congress in Mississippi's Second District, pending Democratic primary selection.
The Eagle carries Albert C. Anderson's announcement for Congress from Mississippi's second district. He seeks the Democratic nomination in the August 15, 1922 primary, pledging economy, opposition to graft, and devotion to public service in the halls of Congress.
A fragmented verse mocks a midnight setting with odd imagery of butter drinkers and a cow in a nest. the text resembles a playful, nonsensical poem with surreal rural imagery.
A collage of quips about work life and social pretenses. Jokes touch on office towels, gossip, string beans, and a court ruling, illustrating lighthearted views of workers and neighbors with playful wordplay and dated humor.
A jumble of quoted lines and memories references shifting attitudes over fifty years, noting how people once moved West to escape stigma and now filmmakers consider moving East. The piece mixes odd anecdotes about Maybelle’s near drowning and a harsh family memory with lighthearted asides about driving horns and a misread car badge.
Oxford Mississippi Lafayette county papers announce the incorporation of the City of Oxford Building and Loan Association. Incorporators include H Friedman J Parks J Vance J Hargis L Andrews E Beanland G Knight and others with a $100000 capital stock and a 50 year limit. Under Chapter 24 provisions the company will organize once 100 shares are subscribed and monthly installments of 1 per share begin.
The document lists the corporate title City of Oxford Building and Loan Association and names incorporators including J. J. Vance J. E. Hargis L. C. Andrews E. D. Beanland G. M. Knight and A Paris Dect at i ne Oxford Mississippi with post office addresses.
Tanlac is advertised as the ideal strengthener and body builder for old folks, claiming it creates a healthy appetite for wholesome food and strengthens and invigorates the digestive organs. Rowland Drug Co.
An advertisement touts 666 as the fastest cure for colds fever and la grippe. The short copy emphasizes speed and efficacy as a medical remedy.
Mrs. W. C. Cox entertained the Friendly Club with a St Patrick party featuring green and white decorations. Guests wore green gowns and received keepsakes. A salad course and ice tea were served as refreshments.
An advertisement claims a product breaks a cold fever and grippe quicker than anything else and prevents pneumonia. It presents no medical evidence and promotes rapid relief.
State of Mississippi issues a non-resident notice to William Reese of Memphis Tennessee. Defendant must appear before the Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of May 1922 to defend the suit of Ilea Reese.
The Lafayette County Mississippi Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids until 12 noon on April 4 1922 for carpentry on the Yocona River ridge at Fondren Crossing including a twenty foot cap sill three king rafters and running boards per plans on file in the Chancery Clerk’s office. Bids may be rejected and a bond for faithful performance is required. March 10 1922.
Petition to Governor Lee M Russell and the Mississippi Board of Pardons seeks clemency for Guy Pierce convicted in 1921 for unlawful manufacture of intoxicating liquor. March 9 16 23 30 dated signatures note youth 22, wife and two children, and unsatisfactory evidence. Notice announces a special April 1 1922 election in Taylor School District Lafayette County to approve bonds up to 14500 dollars for annexes water heat sewerage seating and equipment for a high school and related costs.
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