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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1919

Page

10

Oxford High School Forms Four Literary Societies

Oxford High School organized four literary societies two for girls and two for boys to develop public speaking and discussion of public questions. The societies operate during Friday school hours with teacher sponsorship and involve all students, with initial programs praised by the superintendent.

Oxford High School J. Z. George Debating Society Ella Wright Spensor Ilugh Worley Jake Campbell Virgil ‘Tetts L. Q. Cs. Lamar Debating Society Clyde Lindsey Ben Gray Barrenger Ben Ferrel Mitchell LeRoy Tunnell The Girls’ Literary Society Myrtle Smith Lucille Hathorn Margaret Carnathan Mabel Mooney Stacey Farr Gertrude Milden Rebecca Baird Norine Meek

Baptist Church Playlet Promotes Campaign Imitating Class 10

The Baptist church youth present a playlet on Wednesday evening November 26 titled How the Campaign Began in Class No. 10. Admission is free and all church and Sunday school members are urged to attend for the benefit of the 75 Million Dollar Campaign nationwide drive by Baptists.

the Baptist Church

Airship sighting promised over Oxford on Thanksgiving

An airship is expected to land about one mile south of Oxford Thursday. It will land on either Temple’s farm or Woodward’s property and will ferry passengers over the city for ten dollars. The pilots claim fame for a 1009 mile cross country flight from Wabash Indiana to Fort Worth Texas.

Oxford Temple

Local party heads Delta wild game hunt

Dr Bramlett and a group including Edward Newman Harkins Tankersley Miller and other gentlemen left Monday for the delta to hunt bears tigers lions elephants and other game They hope to find mainly squirrels coons possums deer and less dangerous animals The party carries Edward Newman's pack and plans to travel about two weeks in the delta area.

Dr. Bramlett Edward Newman Harkins Tankersley Miller Delta

Oxford Social and Church Notices Highlight Local Visits

A roundup of local guests and events includes visits by Miss Linder McLarty and Mrs. C. A. Hervey, church activities with the Presbyterian and Methodist groups, campaigns at Clear Creek, and travelers such as Gov. Lee Russell and Mrs. Russell. Several residents host or visit relatives in Jackson, Memphis, Chicago, and New York, with numerous weekend stays noted.

Ben Gray Barringer Moody Callaway Walter Lawshee Holy Springs C. S. Everts Gulfport Presbyterian Church Annex Pople Presbyterian Annex Nellie Dunlap C. E Mr. Scott E. L Johnnie Slough Mr. Meyers Culley Linder McLarty Water Valley Oxford Friends Bishop Jackson Lois Richmond Oxford C. A. Hervey R. G. Morgan A. B. McLure Loitye Morgan Lee Russell Memphis B. F. MecLure A B. McLure Ruston Newton Lowrance Iowa Parks Texas Kuykendal Oakland J. B. Roach Mrven Jones A. E. F. Association Minneapolis Relbue Price Jonesboro Ark T. H. Somerville Kate Skipworth Bowie Chicago Houston Shipp Culley’s Hospital A. S. Trigg Valient Okla Trigg L. E. Oldham George Buffalo, Jr Missionary Society of the Cumberland Earle Mitchell Mitchel St. Louis New York Lex Ramey Indian Coffeeville Sunady Scott N. N. Creekmore Margaret Graves Sumner

Weir to Speak at South Street Presbyterian Church

Dr. W. F. Weir of New York will speak morning and evening at South Street Presbyterian Church. He is secretary of the New Era Men's Movement in the Presbyterian church. Evening theme is The Call of the Church Today to the Men of Today. Invitation extended to all.

W. F. Weir New York South Street Presbyterian Church Weir Presbyterian Church

Annual Going Book Progress Nearing April Release

Work on the annual is progressing with pictures made as weather allows and staff finalizing manuscripts for other book sections. Management intends to publish the book by April and, judging by the strong start, it will appear larger and earlier than in many years.

Dodson's Liver Tone Guarantee Ad

An advertisement urges readers to ask a druggist for Dodson's Liver Tone and take a spoonful nightly. It claims rapid liver relief without griping or sickness and offers a money back guarantee if results are not seen. The copy extolls harmless vegetable ingredients and safety for children.

Dodson

Mrs Curts Urane's Farewell Shower In Oxford

The First Presbyterian church mission society hosted a farewell shower for Mrs Curts Urane and her family preparing to depart for Korea. Guests enjoyed tea, sandwiches and nostalgia as Miss Mira Hume performed as Old Mammy Dinah and presented a hamper. Mrs Crane, formerly Miss Florence Heddleston, is remembered for mission work in Korea. the family has spent a furlough in the states with relatives on the campus.

Curts Urane Korea Ai Uhe Lndies Ass Enivic Mira Hume Dinah Florence

Liquid Borozone Ad From A H Kendel

Antiseptic healing liquid promises rapid wound and burn relief with festering sores healing quickly. Available in 30c 60c and 1.20 price points. Sold by A. H. Kendel.

A. H. Kendel

Residence of late F. S. Leavell for sale

Property in excellent repair offered for sale by Harry M. Bryan covering the residence of the late F. S. Leavell. Sale period noted as November 13 to 31.

F. S. Leavell Harry M. Bryan

Legion Post Meeting Called for Today at Court House

The local American Legion post meets today at 2 P M in the court house to hear a report from the recent national convention in Minneapolis. A full attendance is urged with Harry M Bryan serving as temporary chairman.

American Legion Court House Minneapolis Harry M.bryan

Training openings for laboratory technicians at Vicksburg Sanitarium

The director of the laboratories at Vicksburg Sanitarium invites a few pupils in training as laboratory technicians. High school completion required. Young women trained as technicians are in high demand in hospitals and physicians’ offices with good salaries. Apply to Dr. L. S. Lippincotte, Director of Laboratories, Vicksburg Sanitarium, Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Vicksburg Sanitarium L. S. Lippincotte Vicksburg

Classified Wanted Apprentice for Printing Trade

Oxford Eagle advertises for a boy or girl to learn printing with fair education. Beginning wages are six dollars weekly, rising as skills grow, with training from press feeding to setting type on Intertype. Demand for printers and operators is high. Apply Oxford Eagle.

Oxford Eagle

For Sale Edison Opera Phonograph with Records and Cabinet

A complete Edison Opera Phonograph set offers Blue Amberol round or cylinder playback with 48 records and cabinet. Phonograph price 100 dollars, records 60 cents each, cabinet 18 dollars, total over 140 dollars. First check for 75 dollars buys the outfit. See Dr W B McMahon.

Edison W. B. McMahon

For Sale One Haynes Automobile 6 Cylinders

Car is described as in perfect condition and offered at $1250 to sacrifice. The advertiser cites a market price of $2685 and directs inquiries to Dr. W. B. Mc Mahon. The notice presents a personal sale with a clear bargain and contact.

Haynes W. B. McMahon

Classified column pitch for ads in a newspaper

An appeal highlighting the reach of classified columns to advertise goods and services. It promotes small ads delivering large results and suggests readers place ads to buy or sell items.

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