Rotten auto tags spark state tax gripe and plane contrast
A reader complains about current automobile tags in Mississippi, arguing two tags per car wasteful and costly while rusting and marring cars. The column contrasts tag policy with a giant Handley Page aircraft, noting a Garden City photo of large and small planes and a 100 mph, 20 passenger craft.
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Handley Page
Comprison
London
Paris
Garden City
New York
Local farm notices offer slips seed soil and repairs
Farm notices advertise Nancy Hall and Porto Rico Yam potato slips at 30 cents per hundred or 2.50 per thousand with delivery, Soy Bean seed, and pure certified Nancy Hall slips. Also listings for a 393 acre Washington County farm for$65 acre or trade, battery service, a 240 acre Woodson's Ridge farm near Oxford, Oxford Repair Works offerings, and 50 000 tomato plants at 50 cents per 100 postpaid.
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Nancy Hall
T. L. Grace
New Albany
Miss
Washington County
Greenville
F. G. Callaway
R. G. Lord
Abbeville
Dempsey Greeted by Ted Lewis in England Before Match
In England Jack Dempsey, world heavyweight champion, is greeted by Ted Kid Lewis, three time English title holder. Lewis will fight Georges Carpentier in England soon. The photo suggests Dempsey may be offering tips to Lewis about the French champion.
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Jack Dempsey
England
Ted
Kid) Lewis
Lewis
Georges Carpentier
Jack
Barbour’s Power Lifts Ole Miss in Slugfest
Ole Miss overwhelms with Barbour’s three RBI blast and five runs off miscues. Wood and Hewes spark offense with infield hits and stolen bases, while O’Mara and Barbour drive in key runs as Dunbar shuts down opposition late.
Boxing clash prices spark cross Atlantic jab
A brief item notes Jack Johnson, a Black pugilist, is sued for 10,000 dollars while Jack Dempsey complains about Paris prices. The writer wonders how those costs compare with what fight fans pay to see Johnson and Carpentier in their engagement, as expressed by Joe Webb.
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Chicago Tribune
Jack Dempsey
Paris
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Jack and
Carpentier
Joe Webb
Ole Miss Romps To 10 1 Victory Over LSU Tigers
Ole Miss defeated the LSU Tigers 10 to 1 Friday under perfect weather. L E Lester pitched masterly for Ole Miss, aided by sharp defense including a key double play in the fourth. Spencer Wood starred with four hits and four runs, handling nine chances without an error.
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OLE Miss
L. S. U. Tigers
L. E. Lester
Spencer Wood
Williams Hits Six Homers In Four Days For St. Louis Americans
Kenneth Williams, outfielder for the St. Louis Americans, established a new home run record by blasting six homers in four days. He also shows strong fielding as Babe Ruth watches for possible challenge.
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Kenneth Williams
St. Louis Americans
Babe Ruth
Babe
Williams
Boxing and wrestling rules eyed by DC bill
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts introduces a bill authorizing boxing and wrestling in the District of Columbia if approved. The measure aims to regulate venues and ensure safety standards for combat sports in Washington.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Walsh
Mass
Senate
In Memoriam Resolutions for Hon J W T Falkner
Resolutions honor the memory of Hon. John W. T. Falkner noting Mississippi loss of an esteemed citizen and respected lawyer. They commend his public service and legal integrity, express family condolences, and request publication in The Oxford Eagle and Memphis Commercial Appeal plus minutes in federal and state courts.
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J. W. T. Falkner
John W. T. Falkner
Mississippi
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Oxford Eagle
Memphis Commercial Appeal
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