14 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
1
Advertising rates and subscription details for the Oxford Eagle and Lafayette County Press merged edition. Includes obituary pricing, post office handling, editor information, and general rate structures for domestic and international copies.
The piece celebrates a rising community awake to advertising and commerce. It notes the ad habit as a sign of expanding intellect and consumer knowledge guiding prudent spending, praising merchants meeting patron needs as contributing to a more intelligent, prosperous town.
Rev I A Wigginton occupied the South Street Presbyterian pulpit last Sunday as area churches canceled services. He urged wartime reconstruction effort and urged support for Y M C A war work, noting his rise from Water pastor to national Y M C A superintendent in the South.
A poem emphasizes careful tone on calls and kindness to telephone operators. It likens life to a garden where daily acts grow into outcomes and urges readers to sow smiles to reap smiles.
Fannie Bell of 1328 Green St Louisville Kentucky reports relief from rheumatism and stomach trouble after one bottle of Vin Hepatica. She says her condition improved from being unable to dress or work to daily activity and renewed strength. Sold by Rowland Drug Co Oxford Mississippi.
Washington district reports a new provost marshal general ruling that draftees who received questionnaires must return them to the local board without filling them out. Crowder adds unsigned returns. those 18 to 36 must fill only to be classified. Boards to finish classification for registrants who were 19 on Sept 12 and then turned 37.
A 1915 motion picture adaptation of James W. Gerard's book portrays the Kaiser’s aggression and American resolve. It covers the Zabern incident and the American mobilization, urging every American to view the film to understand the need to stand united against Germany.
An advertisement from J. H. Morris invites customers to see a new meat market on the southwest corner of Pryor Ave and Oxford to view new machines and claims right prices for meats. The notice also mentions 666 cures Chills and Fever.
Governor Theodore G Bilbo of Mississippi will attend the National Farmers Congress in Jacksonville December 3 to 6. The event brings a large gathering of leaders in food production and includes Florida State Fair attendance with entertainments and special railroad rates.
The notice outlines cooperative shipments for sorghum on Tuesday November 19 cattle on Saturday November 23 and hogs on Friday December 13. It notes sorghum price at 55¢ per 12 bushels and advises delaying corn marketing due to low prices while promoting corn feeding hogs for better profits. It warns hogs under 160 pounds will ship next April and urges farmers to list shoated hogs for the spring market.
The Anderson family thanks friends in Oxford and the surrounding community for sympathy and kindness shown during their bereavement. They express deep gratitude for consideration of their feelings.
J B Roach trustee announces sale of multiple parcels in Lafayette County Mississippi on December 2 1918 at the Oxford courthouse to satisfy a deed of trust. Properties include 128 acres near Delay plus 100 acres and 32 acre parcels, plus a gin and mill interest and a right of way strip. Title is believed good but only trustee’s title conveyed.
Notice to creditors of the estate of J W Starnes deceased to register and probate claims with the clerk of the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi within one year from November 1 1918. Failure to probate and register will bar the claim. Lee M Russell attorney.
Notice of dissolution of the general law practice partnership between Edgar Webster of Memphis Tennessee and W G Boyett of Oxford Mississippi effective from November 4 1918. EDGAR W G BOYETT.
Posts warn no hunting on land but offer items for sale and notices for lost dog. Listed items include milch cow hogs mare poultry land parcels near Oxford Mississippi with prices and payment terms. Also tires a typewriter and Berkshire sow plus contact names G R Bowles Arthur H Bacon and Dr W B McMahon.
For sale a Ford Touring car described as in good as new condition, contact H. M. Faser in Oxford Mississippi during the November 7 to 14 period. Also an Underwood typewriter special rate of 3.00 for students with three months in advance. orders from Memphis Tennessee. ad notes malaria cures with 606.
Notice advertises for sale and land use restrictions in Oxford Mississippi. It mentions H B or FOR SALE One Pair of young my Howry and a posted hunting prohibition. It lists sections 27 34 26 township 8 range 4 West and forbids stock on the land with penalties under law. Valley dates November 14 21 28 and December 5.
Soldier boys are not liable for Road Tax but are subject to all other taxes. Pay before the rush. S. M. Sneed, Sheriff. T's a peach. Come in and let me show you the 115 Style Singer machine. It’s an ace on window at the on wir square. Phone 31. a
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