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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
6
Advertises to buy cross ties at Old Oil Mill yard in Oxford and other towns including Water Valley and Holly Springs. Accepts ties 6x8-8 feet, 7x8-8 1 2 feet, and 7x9-8 1 2 feet, pays market prices, inspects often, ships in carload lots via I C R R north of Holly Springs.
Oxford High School defeated Water Valley High 26 to 7 on the Ole Miss field Friday. Rasond Hops energized the crowd with repeated gains and a key touchdown by Little Raford Patterson, while Captain Brown Falkner reached 40 yards for Oxford. Water Valley managed a single score from a blocked punt return by William Hartwell.
Louisiana State remains undefeated with a 21 to 0 victory over the University of Mississippi in Baton Rouge. Substitutes led the backfield while regulars provided steady gains, with a 26 yard pass to Spencer and a third quarter TD by McFarland sealing the win.
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids by noon on December 6 1921 for constructing four bridges in Beat 3 4 and 5 including 28 110 82 and 96 foot spans on specified roads. Plans are on file in the Chancery Clerk’s office. Bids may be rejected and bonds required for faithful performance.
The Eagle offers a free classified ad service to readers in the county and country for its December 15 issue. Ads up to 25 words may list items for trade or sale with no charge, expire December 12, and must be submitted promptly.
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