John Taylor Family of Mississippi Faces War with Patriot Tone
John Taylor, a Crystal Springs farmer, and his 22 member family boast four sons in the service and others drafted. Bennie died in 1918 at Camp Beuregard. Frank, Joseph, Monroe in Battery E, 140th Field Artillery in France. Vernon in the Medical Dept of the 156th Aero Squadron in England. The family, active in Red Cross recruitment, embodies a local example of national sacrifice amid World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cros
Ciri
John Taylor
Red Cross
Crystal Springs
Miss
Bennie
Camp Beauregerd
Frank
Joseph
Monroe
140Th Mississippi Field Artillery
France
Vernon
156Th Aero Squadron
England
Richard
Clinton
Harvrex
Milton
Riley
Riles
United States
Mississippi
Taylor
American Red Cross
Harvey
Red Cross Offers Cartons and Work Through Oxford Post Office
The Oxford chapter announces cartons ready at the Oxford Post Office for soldiers’ labels to be used. Cartons must exclude matches lighters and poisons and weigh under specified limits. Return with sender details to the postmaster for mailing to Hoboken New Jersey after Red Cross inspection. Also notes November work allotment includes ninety sweaters and over two thousand surgical dressings. Mr Landrum Leavell and Dr Long est attended a talk in Abbeville with good turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Oxford
Hobokes
New Jersey
County Convention with Speakers and Flag Presentation
County convention features speaking music and the sale of a fine registered Duroc Bear to the highest bidder. No collections or solicitations. Speakers include W. W. Alexander C. E. Brown R. E. Farr Judge J. Q. Robbins and a YWCA representative. Beat Chairmen and Community Captains gather at Court House at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Alexander
C. E. Brown
R. E. Farr
J. Q. Robbins
Y. W.C. A. Work
Court House
Campus Jokes and Requests Highlight Campus Life
A fragment from a campus page shows Freshman Romansky joking about chestnut burrs after a hunting trip and a quip about how to remove them. The column also notes Freshman Dickinson nicknamed the general seeking internship recommendations and Mrs Edwards offering to write a recommendation as orderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Edwards
Spectacular Christmas Goods At Davidson’s Variety Store
A vivid display of Christmas goods and varied merchandise at Davidson’s Variety Store draws wide admiration in Oxford. Shoppers and curious visitors alike are invited to tour the store to enjoy the assortment even without purchasing. Washington reports a new treasury credit of 200 million dollars for France, bringing France’s total to 2.365 billion and allied credits to 7.733 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Davidson
France
Partnership Dissolves Between Memphis and Oxford Lawyers
Notice states the general law practice partnership between Edgar Webster of Memphis Tennessee and W G Boyett of Oxford Mississippi is dissolved effective November 4 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Webster
Memphis, Tenn
W. G. Boyett
Oxford
Mississippi
No Romance Here Says McLarty About Miss Davis
To prevent respirals Cowart jokes about Miss Davis and McLarty. McLarty says she hates him but Cowart notes she hides it. He adds they were born the same day and she fears he will reveal it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Davis
McLarty
Cowart
Onion 2 Day Jokes Spur Laughs in Banter
A humorous exchange features a quip about an onion keeping everyone away, contrasted with the saying about an apple a day. The playful repartee echoes light gossip and a casual social moment.
Peace rumors should not derail Lafayette War Work drive
In Oxford streets reports claim Germany unconditionally surrendered but officials dispute it. Citizens are urged to ignore rumors and push Lafayette county over the top in the United War Work drive. Demobilization details aside, the fundraising quota must be met. Sincerely, L. E. Oldham, Publicity Committee Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Germany
Lafayette County
Square Deal for Teachers in Mississippi Wages War Strain
State Education Department urged boards to pay full salaries to public school teachers during epidemic layoffs. State Superintendent Bond defended teacher pay, noting women teachers earn less than other workers and face high living costs while wartime bond purchases add strain. He hopes boards do not dock pay for suspension time.
Great War Picture At Lyric Saturday
Mr. Robert Williams announces the Lyric Theatre will show The French Battle Front this Saturday at the opera house. Six reels depict actual fighting in Scotland Highlands with parades in uniform bugles and allied flags. Admission details and date set for Saturday November 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Williams
Lyric Theatre
Opera
Catalog Time at the Local Bookshop Exchange
A dialogue in a small-town shop centers on selling encyclopedias. The dap per agent asks to take an order, but Mr. Yawn declines, signaling reluctance or refusal amid a quiet, humorous exchange at the counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Yawn
Irogen Promises Quick Growth For Thin People
Leading authorities report that thin people can gain weight and strength using Irogen. The product allegedly nourishes the blood to build flesh, with permanent health improvements rather than temporary tonics. Sold by J. S. Good and major gift shops statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Irogen
J. S. Good
Armistice acceptance signals prework for Peace Conference
Telegraphic dispatches from London and Amsterdam report Germany leaning toward acceptance of Foch's terms. Semiofficial notes in Berlin confirm the move, with the text to be published soon. In London the armistice notice has reached allied lines and was noted in the House of Commons lobby by late night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Montreal Star
London
Germany
Foch
Amsterdam
Kent Wilson
Berlin
House of Commons
Also Mentioned on This Page
RED Cross News
Morey Decem
The
John Taylors
Patrio
United War Work
Bank of Oxford
Washington
W. W
L. E. Oldham
Publicity Commmitteec
Epsia
Ia Winn Saingale Cts
Fine Line
J. E. Pegues
Square
Oxford Furniture Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!