03 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1921
Page
1
The revival meeting opened Monday night at First Baptist Church with Dr. H. L. Martin preaching and Rev. O. P. Estes leading the singing. It draws great throngs, with strong sermons and sincere appeals, as city churches cooperate toward filling the large edifice.
The article argues freight is part of the cost of goods, not an expense, affecting the final price regardless of distance from markets. It explains how retailers abroad from key markets absorb freight into the laid down cost and influence net pricing to consumers.
The West Point Chamber of Commerce announces a November 14 trade week with no street fairs. Merchants will offer cash discounts and debt payoffs, farmers can list farm property for free advertising, and a major livestock auction will be held. Out of town buyers are expected to attend. surplus livestock and farm products will be marketed. The chamber aims to boost monthly sales by uniting farmers merchants and buyers for a day of trading.
The senior class and guests enjoyed a unique Halloween party at Miss Edith Kirkwood's home. Guests followed a string through a spooky house to a cellar, met a ghost and a Jack O’Lantern, then moved to receptions with games and a contest won by Mr. E. J. Beanland. Refreshments followed and the event ended with lively merriment.
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as relief for heartburn heaviness bloating coated tongue bad breath dizziness and vertigo. It claims men can eat heartily without misery after using the product priced at $1.25 per bottle sold by RK R Chilton & Co.
The article instructs on compare and verify rates and classifications for freight. Agents should provide proper classifications on inquiry and note discrepancies promptly so extensions weights and rates are ready for use, and no expense bill is filed until corrected.
Jackson Miss Oct 380 Governor Russell drafts plans for the legislature proposing a gasoline tax to fund highway construction and official fuel inspections to curb cheap oils. He also urges exempting women voters from poll taxes citing enfranchisement goals and fairness amid broader political shifts.
Mr and Mrs Paul Ramey and son Robert Henry of Clarksdale MS and Mr and Mrs Tom Stone of Memphis attended the funeral of their mother Mrs Lockie Ramey who died at her daughter’s home in Memphis. She was buried at St Peters cemetery on Monday.
Mrs. Cockrill mother of Mrs. De witt Furr and Mrs. Dr. Jenkins died after a lingering illness. Her remains were taken to West Point for burial. She was known in Oxford and Crenshaw where she spent months each year with daughters and her son resides in West Point.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism neuralgia contracted muscles sprains and lameness. It claims the product penetrates to the bone easing pain and removing the cause. Three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 per bottle sold by A H Kendel.
The Eagle reports Mrs James Blasingim hosted an enthusiastic Central Club meeting last Thursday afternoon. Miss Doney demonstrated rag rugs and pine needle baskets. The group showcased honeysuckle flower baskets at Meridian and Jackson fairs, all sold by Miss Doney. Ref refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter.
The State Fair dairy show drew top Jersey entries with 167 herds in the barn. Farmers from North Mississippi toured the stalls, recognizing the value of pure bred dairy cattle for cream revenue and higher offspring prices. Oxford emerged as a major cream shipping point, and locals urged Lafayettes's farmers to invest in pure bred stock to boost profits.
A two day trip on Graham's Lake by J. H. Lawshee Mr. Wells Albert Vaughn and Guy Cook yielded 25 pounds of fish two coons two squirrels one mink about three bushels of nuts and one of the best times reported by the party A New York broker aged 99 cites great age to warn that eating too much rivals drinking too much He should be rich.
James Stone Jr writes about a pasture dairy gathering including Black and Black of Hattiesburg and John Mathis of Jackson. He praises his 2 year old Golden Fern’s Noble placing fourth in open and Mississippi classes and notes second in Demonstration and Open sets. He encourages improving herd quality and offers help.
Edna Krippendorf a 21 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Krippendorf in Cincinnati swallowed a dime during a wartime penny tax scare. An ambulance rushed her to General Hospital where X ray showed coins in her throat and they were removed. She cried but recovered and asked for the silver.
Report from Winchester Tennessee notes Arthur Majors age 17 killed instantly and Will Eskridge 23 fatally hurt when a Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Rail Road train struck a truck at Kirk's Crossing. Additional incident: James Reavis died after falling into a boiling hog scalding kettle. Cicero Reynolds fatally wounded by accidental shotgun discharge while climbing a fence.
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