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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
2
Oxford Eagle editor Mrs Eliza A Thompson announced the paper’s May 21 1914 issue date noting the post office registration at Oxford Mississippi.
Announcements list candidates Hon. Hustrt D Sverness for Congress and Hon. J Len Bates for Circuit Judge subject to Democratic primaries. Editorial references to Mississippi politics, good roads, Judge selection for Bilbo case, farm life vs city living, and county road maintenance urged by local editors and readers.
Crop specialists from the Department of Agriculture urge immediate post-planting cultivation using a weeder or section harrow. They recommend two additional shallow passes before regular cultivators, with diagonal and right-angle passes, noting soil type affects tool choice and that early weeding reduces weeds and improves land use.
In a county note, Lee M Russett urges citizen involvement to build permanent roads and bridges at low cost by using university engineers and local labor. He cites delays, hills, and the need for awakened public interest to connect roads across beats One and delay area.
A notice notes that United Firesides of Amenca banks have paid 39140.00 to death and accident funds since August 1913 and urges adding protection where money is handled by banks. C.C. Hughes, Prec. Chancery Court presiding, meets next Monday May 25 with a key item being the receivers of the defunct Merchants & Farners Bank.
Friends recount Dr. Tom Barry of Lafayette Springs joining a young salesman on a motorcycle ride to Oxford. The speed grew to a mile a minute and the doctor held on as the rider sped about eighteen miles, finally arriving in Oxford in one piece though not sure if he will buy a machine.
Farmers near completion of field work report seeds failing to germinate due to extreme cold. Community notes mention social events and church activities, with Miss Carmen hosting a Friday gathering and Mrs. Callaway and Mrs. White attending a children’s day service in Abbeville. Mt. Zion hosts services with Mr. Banks of Abbeville, and Bro Floyd to preach at 11. Prof. C A McLarty returns to the community after months away for study.
The Tuesday show at the Opera House drew praise for a flawless performance. Each impersonation from teacher to scholar fit the character perfectly, and all attendees felt the program was among the best local entertainments. Congratulations go to Miss Battaile and her chorus for a successful evening.
A local note certifies that United Fireside of America's Banks paid $99140.00 at a time when protection for money handled by banks is advocated, recommending protection at cost rather than a premium. Signed by C. C. Hughes, President.
All interested in the Abbeville cemetery may send their name and one dollar for yearly dues to be enrolled as a member of the Abbeville Cemetery Association. Mail to Mrs Hazzie Graham, Abbeville, Mississippi.
The largest factor contributing to a regular health is Chamberlain's Tablets. They not only move bowel action but strengthen the digestion and appetite. Sold by all dealers.
Notice to creditors of the Oxford Oil Mill Company asks all claimants to present claims by June 1, 1914 for allowance. The directors will investigate and order payments as appropriate. Dated May 7, 1914. Oxford Oil Mill Co. By W L Porter, Secy. & Treas.
Sealed bids are invited for several road and bridge works including a Sassafras project near Oxford and Belmont road and a bridge over Sar Chea oh Memphie and Coffeeville road. Plans and specifications are on file in the Chancery Clerk’s office. Bids will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder with right to reject any and all bids. May 7 1914.
Cotton seed advertised as 15 to 20 days earlier than average. A bale and a half produced last year. Fourteen hundred pounds yields a 52 pound bale. Seeds offered at Farmers Warehouse Co and Silk-Law Co, guaranteed absolutely pure.
The notice claims remarkable cures from Chambe s Tablets for stomach disorders and urges all dealers to stock the medicine. The advertisement emphasizes strong results and calls on retailers nationwide to supply the product.
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