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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
2
The Eagle laments skyrocketing news print costs at 16 1 4 cents f o b Nashville, urges government action to repurpose Muscle Shoals into a paper mill, warns of potential closure and significant rate hikes if relief is not found. Readers are urged to support to keep the paper in business.
The notice announces an upcoming industrial edition in mid summer aimed at uniting trades and professions. It will compile industrial data from Lafayette County and beyond, with a focus on boosting local resources and fostering business and social connections.
The note expresses appreciation for supportive words from many districts and promises a publication that will meet friends expectations in both social and business realms. It highlights unity and cooperation as the new newspaper serves the community.
Homer Croy, once a moviemaking executive for the army in France, traveled to China to film the Great Wall but faced superstition and hostility. His camera was smashed by locals, ending the attempt as Ah Sing muttered phrases during the expedition.
An editorial by Fred High in Billboard Magazine discusses Brooks Fletcher editor of the Marion Ohio Tribute. It claims Fletcher could become a better man with jail time for his convictions and notes his planned June 5 lecture in Oxford at the Chautauqua, urging all citizens to attend.
A May issue tip from Popular Mechanics describes a pivoting cardboard disk system. A small disk lists crops and rotates over a larger sheet showing soil types to reveal the fertilizer formula for the chosen crop. The device aids farmers in selecting the exact mix for desired crops, as devised by a Southern soil-improvement association.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Dooley hosted a baptism Tuesday evening for their daughter Lillian Louise. The infant son of Mr and Mrs W E Cox, William Newell Cox, was also baptized. Among attendees were Mr and Mrs George Knight and others.
The Farm Journal conducted a 1919 cotton production contest with top prizes for highest yields per five acre plots. J. O. M. Smith of Commerce, Georgia won first, 8. J. White of Sumter, South Carolina second, and William Peterson of Clinton, North Carolina third, with detailed fertilizer regimens and seed varieties noted. Returns per acre favored higher yields even after harvesting and fertilizer costs, suggesting profit remains from intensified methods and fertilizer use.
The piece highlights the Salvation Army as a global force in charity lasting 43 years under the Blood and Fire banner. It notes its growth in the United States from nine in 1880 to thousands, its annual aid in the millions, and a 1920 Home Service Appeal set for May 10 to 20 seeking 10 million dollars. It also lampoons a Nashville captain's life insurance pitch framed as soul insurance.
In 1921 the National Thought-Rationer will grant each American one new idea annually. Beefsteak parties must submit phonographic records of conversations. The government will supply the machines free. Films may not have titles prejudicial to the ruling party or its administrators.
Thomas Brooks Fletcher, a nationally known lecturer, will deliver one of his dramatic talks at the Redpath Chautauqua. Judge Rey Lindsey of Denver commends him as a powerful orator who entertains while delivering a strong message about current and needed national efforts.
In a magazine cartoon caption, Smith hails a golfer whose drives were corking and approaches superb while never missing a putt, as Jones asks about the margin of defeat. The exchange highlights a glowing appraisal of the player’s form.
Vermifuge claims to destroy intestinal worms and be harmless to children and adults. Price is 36 cents and sold by A. H. Kendel.
Mr. J. O. Vick has returned home after a brief visit to his wife who is staying with her parents Mr. and W. N. Roberson.
The State Democratic Executive Committee fixed June 3 1920 for precinct conventions to elect delegates to the county convention and June 5 1920 for county conventions to transact business. A mass meeting of White Democratic Electors is called at Lafayette County voting precincts on June 3 1920 and the Lafayette County Democratic Convention will meet at the Lafayette County Court House on June 5 1920. Dated Oxford Mississippi May 24 1920. John Falkner Jr Chairman.
Sealed proposals will be received until 4 P M June 8 1920 at the University Secretary's office for constructing an athletic field. Work includes about 9000 cubic yards of excavation concrete bleachers and concrete pipe. Plans and specifications may be viewed at the Secretary's office.
The Board of Supervisors of Lafayette County Mississippi orders special elections in District No 2 and in Spence Road Philadelphia Road and Cypress Road districts. Voting precincts are Sanders Philadelphia Cambridge to determine if bonds will be issued to fund road construction and maintenance per Chapter 176 1914 law and the petition for bonds. Voting on the Sunday in June 1920.
All qualified electors in listed townships and sections are invited to participate in upcoming elections. The notice names D. T. Mitchell A. M. Hall and J. M. Johnson as County Election Commissioners and specifies land parcels in Lafayette County Mississippi as part of the election districts Cypress Road District.
Public notification: a petition to organize a drainage district in Lafayette County Mississippi covers Sections 1 12 18 24 Township 8 Range 3 west and Sections 5 6 7 8 17 18 19 20 30 Township 8 Range 2 west. The County Board of Drainage Commissioners will meet at the Oxford county courthouse on May 29 at 1 PM to hear interested parties. Witness dated May 13 1920. M Woodward Chancery Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the County Board.
Letters of administration granted April 27 1920 by the Chancery Court of Lafayette County on the estate of John Dart deceased. Notice is given that all persons having claims against the estate of John Dart are required to present them with proper evidence to the undersigned administrator or be barred by law from recovery.
Legal notice dated May 18 1920 announces administration by M. D. Lockhart with L. E. Oldham as solicitor. The notice lists May 18 20 27 as key dates for the proceeding and rights of claim barred thereafter.
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors announces sealed bids due by 12 o clock noon Tuesday June 8 1920 for furnishing 40 tons of Alabama Lump coal for the County Courthouse building two bridges one 100 feet on Free Springs Road in Beat 3 and one 48 feet on J H Ray residence in Yoccona Road District Beat. a sectional index of all lands in Lafayette Mississippi per state law. bonds required. bids to be opened publicly. rejection of any bid reserved. Also notice of a 75000 bond issue for Anderson trackage drainage district with a hearing May 28 1920 at 1 PM in Oxford Court House.
The Four Mile Branch drainage area in Lafayette County Mississippi has a petition by W E Crouch and others for organization of a drainage district. The Lafayette County Drainage Board will hold a meeting at the courthouse in Oxford for interested parties to appear and present their interests.
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