Meeting of Mississippi Press Association at Clarkesdale
The Mississippi Press Association gathers in Clarkesdale with large attendance. Laurel to host next, Col Mott Ayers speaks, and a trip to Swan Lake and Helena Ark is planned. Music by the band and a social schedule including a farm visit and dance follow.
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Clarkesdale
Miss
Allurar
Mississippi Press Association
Elke Hall
Laurel
Col. Mott Ayers
Ama
Swap Lake
Helena
Ark
Purehwan Farm
Graduation visit and social notes from regional towns
Mr and Mrs Sid Good attended their daughter Mrs Walker's graduation at Presbyterian Synodical College in Holley Springs. Mrs G A Harris visits Taylor this week. Prof D T Keel was in town. Jessie Cathey of Burgess visits Cassie Banks. Mrs Claude Anderson visits Memphis friend Miss McDonald. May Brock of Oxford visits Miss Susyenhopter. Mrs Mary Davie and Miss Pattie Williams visit relatives in Jackson Town. Mr and Mrs Robert Woolidge of Hot Springs Ark and Mrs Woods of Marianna visit their mother Mrs Wool. Childrens Day exercises postponed to the 4th Sunday due to heavy rain. Dunbar Owens of Melvina visits his mother Mrs Owens. Mrs Dr Price and children of Burgess visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Good
Holley Springs Monmlay
Mrs Walker
Presbyterian Synodical College
G. A. Harris
Taylor
D. T. Keel
Jessie Cathey
Burgess
Cassie Banks
Claude Anderson
Miss McDonald
Memphis
May Brock
Oxford
Susjenhopter
Robert Woolidge
Hot Springs, Ark
Mrs. Woods
Marianna
Sue Wool
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for colds mentioning rapid relief from coughing and throat irritation. It claims to heal inflammation soothe raw airways and comes in a five cent bottle with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Dr. King
Gasoline Engine 12 HP for sale at Eagle office
12 HP gasoline engine offered for sale to power churn or pump. Price 15 dollars. Apply to the Eagle office in Oxford.
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Oxford
Eagle Office
Frank Anderson to hang July 12 in Clarksdale
Court sentences Frank Anderson to death by hanging on July 12, 1916 for the Cage murder in Clarksdale. The sentence follows a lengthy trial and a confession obtained with Pinkerton help after earlier robberies in Pine Bluff and Monroe.
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Frank Anderson
Clarksdale
Cage
Eustody
Alcore
Anderson
Crowler
Crentlemen
Mr. Cage
Monroe
Ben Bracey
Judge Bracey
Pine Bluff
Arkansas Penitentiary
Dan Brewer
Pinkerton
Haver
Memphis
New Discovery Protects Child From Serious Ailments
Public notice promotes a cough remedy for children alleging relief from colds and nasal irritation. The ad claims the product is a sweet syrup with gentle laxative properties and urges caregivers to use it to guard children’s health.
Pearl White Contemplates Fear of Danger on Scaffold
Seventeen stories above Broadway in an eighty mile breeze Pearl White the Pathe star leans from a Gerard Building scaffold at 729 Seventh Ave New York and tells a sign painter Gus she would not take any job for love nor money if she were a man as street cleaners bustle below amid traffic and gawking crowds.
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Gerard
Seventh Ave
New York
Pearl’ White
Pathe
Gus
Broadway
Pills Best for Liver Touted by Secret King
Advertisement claims Dr Pills and Secret King's New Life Pills improve liver function with no griping or nausea. Promotes boasting of tarnicane and bitter taste hidden, urging readers to buy at druggists for quicker relief and better feeling.
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King’s New
Everybody's Winning and Losing War, They Say
Fragmentary quote reflects mixed public sentiment on a conflict with factions claiming gains and setbacks. The remark suggests broad division over outcomes and personal impact amid ongoing hostilities.
Get-Together Movement Draws Crowded Tula Meeting
Saturday night in Tula a packed crowd attended a get-to-gether meeting at the school. Prof. Gresham opened with a talk and led singing of America as lantern slides illustrated roads and buildings. Speakers included Prof. Hughes and Prof. MecAlarty, with Prof. Rogers delivering a sharp, concise address.
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Tula
Gresham
Ordiance
America
Asit
Maude
Rastus
H. T. Smith
C.C. Hughes
H. L. Davis
Hughes
Chester A. MecAlarty
Rogers
Oxford
McLarty
G. W. Price
Smith
Will Mize
Oxford Public School Closes After Commencement
Oxford high school held graduation exercises last Tuesday at the opera house with Hon. M. S. Conner as speaker. Miss Nellie Dunlap delivered the salutatory and Miss Annie Walker gave the valedictory. Twenty six graduates received diplomas and certificates including Nellie Dunlap, Annie Walker, Myrtle Ramey, and Oliver Kincannon. Three graduates received special distinction: Nellie Dunlap, Annie Walker, and Myrtle Kamey.
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Oxford High School
Opera House
M. S. Conner
Nellie Dunlap
Annie Walker
Annie Lee Walker
Myrtle Ramey
Annie Lou Dunn
Mary Paine Wendel
Rosa Hargis
Annie Grace Parks
Marjorie Tankersley
Dala Lawhorn
Elizabeth Kimmons
Myra Hume
Julia Gattis
Gayle Russel
Oliver Kincannon
Victoria Oldham
Hugh Lee Simmons
Arthur Johnson
Dewey Metts
Watson Campbell
James Tomlinson
Howard Ross
Carrie Morgan
Jobn Lee Linder
Fred Wright
Eunice Holcomb
Myrtle Kamey
Liniments Claim Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
A testimonial ad touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pain with quick relief to the affected area. The user reports tingling and warmth as pain subsides after a single application, praising the product's effectiveness.
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Jamer
Sloan's Liniment Palin
Atrugwists
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Russel Hams
van B. Heddie
Clarion Ledger
L. E. Allen
Western Union Telegraph
McComb City
Katye Lee
Birmingham
Als
Jack FaLxner
Mary Davie
Pattie Williams
Jackson Town
Dunbar Owens
Melvina
Mrs.Owens
This Prace
Dr. Price
Walter B. McMahon
Mississippi
Logan & Knight
Bank of Oxford
United States
Boone & Hver If
Lem Jim
A. H. Cage
Brewer
Amlerson
Deth Perdue
Pearl
Oxford Public School
Oxford Hospital
C. H. Roach
G. M. Lundie
Undertaker
Lundie’s
P. S. Will
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