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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
4
The paper urges readers to sign all items submitted for publication, noting unsigned letters or local notices are routinely rejected or discarded. It stresses courtesy to editors and accountability for published content, warning that unsigned submissions may be forgotten or misattributed.
The daily press notes draft evaders will be gathered and punished. Authorities publish advance information to urge those at risk to flee to safety while remaining readers are warned that harsher action may come. The message ends with a brusque sign off urging immediate flight and avoidance of capture.
A collage of aphorisms on motivation and resilience contrasts American can‑do spirit with cautions about doubt. The piece notes perseverance, rest, and simple wisdom, then shifts to a formal ownership statement for the Oxford Eagle dated 1921, listing publisher and editors as G W Price and associates, with bondholders noted.
The piece argues city and state actions against rent hogs could lower prices. It notes laborers in large cities rent homes, with landlords driving up rents. High rents sustain elevated costs and wages, making a broad price decline unlikely while rent profiteering persists.
After a quiet evening meal, residents report no further incidents as authorities review the latest developments in the Wortha trial. The case remains under tight security with local officials promising updates when available.
An old advertisement promotes Liquid Brozone as a fast acting remedy and Ballard's Snow Liniment for sprains. Sold by A. H. Kendelady in three bottle sizes priced 30c 60c and 1.20. The copy emphasizes deep penetration and quick relief.
A reflective line notes the passage of another week with mixed fortunes. It hints at gains losses and stagnant progress without specific people places or actions.
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