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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1921
Page
4
A Mississippi newspaper reflects on its 45 year history in Oxford, noting ownership changes, heavy investment in equipment, and a call for stronger merchant patronage to sustain the Eagle. The piece urges community support during Home Paper Boasting Week and recalls historic political figures tied to state governance.
Edgar S. Wilson argues in a letter to News-Scimitar that the Mississippi governor is a powerful figure. He notes the governor outlines state policy, can call extraordinary sessions, commands the state militia, grants pardons, remits fines, and appoints key officials.
Readers are urged to submit brief opinions on the town's most urgent need and how local authorities could address it. Share concise, practical proposals for publication to spark discussion and action. Submit ideas to the newspaper for consideration.
Circuit Judge W A Roane pretermits the November term of the Lafayette County Circuit Court upon unanimous request of Oxford Bar and county officers. Parties litigant and witnesses are asked to govern themselves accordingly. Filed in Office November 1 1921 by S S Webster Circuit Clerk. November 3-10
No. 5236. State of Mississippi to Della Dobbs unknown address. Command to appear before Chancery Court of Lafayette County on the fourth Monday of November 1921 to defend suit by Richard Dobbs. Dated October 28, 1921. L. C. Andrews, Sol. for Complt. Nov. 4-11-18.
A. H. Coffey comp t files suit against Herbert D Jones in Lafayette Mississippi in the chancery court. The notice dated October 21 1921 states Jones is defendant and the matter is set for the fourth Monday of November 1921 with Fred B. Smith attorney listed.
Public notice to Cora Alexander unknown address in Lafayette county Mississippi. Suit brought by Willie Alexander in chancery court. Defend on the fourth Monday of November 1921. Last day of October date shown. Clerk W M Woodward signs.
State of Mississippi to Enoch Isaid of 4915 Grand Blvd Chicago Illinois defending a suit in Lafayette County Mississippi on the fourth Monday of November 1921. This 2nd day of November 1921. John Falkner Jr attorney for complainant.
W. M. Woodward administrator seeks final discharge in the Lafayette County Mississippi chancery case against multiple defendants listed with Canton and Eaglette addresses. Defendants must appear on the fourth Monday of November 1921 to show cause why the final account should not be approved and the administrator discharged. Court notice dated October 19 1921 in Oxford with official seal.
No 5298 in the state court, Mrs. Bertha Cook vs Callie C Cook defendant. Address McAllen Texas. Case set for the fourth Monday of November 1921 to defend the suit. October 18 1921. Clerk J L Harris. October 20 27 November 3.
A serialized tale titled Un Daunted Courage follows Peggy, a fifteen year old daughter in Lafayette Springs, awaiting her tuberculosis-stricken father, with a cliffhanger note to be opened at nineteen or twenty one. The page then shifts to a public notice about County Board of Supervisors meetings starting November 7 1921 to set county school road and tax rates, discussing state taxes and school funding.
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