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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle announces its publication details as a consolidated Gazette with editor George W Price and a Lafayette County press heritage. Advertising rates are listed: 25 cents per inch display, one cent per word classified, minimum 25 cents, 10 cents per time readers, and obituary charges at one cent per word payable in advance.
A New Albany Gazette opinion notes warn against new papers started to advance political aims. It argues politicians run such papers for power, using free or below-cost subscriptions to gain votes, comparing them to money-driven papers and urging vigilance against influence.
Normal conditions noted. Five decades ago an ad lists $50 and $1.00 per bottle as the price, sold by A H Kegel.
A local commentary notes a noticeable upgrade at the Lyric Theatre as manager Williams overhauls projecting machines and silvered the curtain to show up to date pictures. Patrons complain about disruptive youths but praise the improved quality, comfort, and value of the nightly entertainment.
Obituary notes the death of William B. Rowland on October 27 1918 in Gadsden Alabama son of Dr P W Rowland UM faculty. Born November 4 1890 Coffeeville Miss he grew up in Oxford with his siblings and wife Katherine Thompson. He died after caring for influenza patients and pneumonia. His faith and family losses are mourned by friends.
Millionaires seek travel to Europe but passports are restricted to government work. Only government employed personnel may go abroad. Navy volunteers for transport duty gain privileges denied to civilian tourists. Applicants urged at Navy Mobilization Station Meridian Mississippi or 730 Common St New Orleans for deck officer training and immediate positions.
A collection of letters from soldiers and a nurse recounting life in France during 1918. Messages describe weather, frost, proximity to front lines, longing for family, requests for knitted items, and pay in francs. One letter from Army Nurse Corps praises Henry Stewart as a heroic patient at Camp Hospital 27, A. P. O. 717, AEF France, detailing his faith and care.
Trustee J B Roach announces sale of 200 acres plus multiple tracts near Delay and Oxford Mississippi under a Deed of Trust for M P Eskridge and Carry M Eskridge in favor of C P Plant. Sale at the courthouse south door in Oxford on December 2 1918 for cash to highest bidder.
Gibb Starnes as Executor gives notice to all creditors of the estate of J. W. Starnes, deceased, to register and probate claims with the Chancery Court clerk in Lafayette County Mississippi within one year from the date of this notice, or such claim will be forever barred.
Mississippi for the purpose of general law practice is dissolved from and after the date of this notice. This November 4 1918. Edgar Webster, W G Boyett.
Classified item lists 40 acres near State University in Oxford with 6 percent note and an excellent four room house, large barn, and reliable water at Simon Shegog place. Contact G R Bowles, Oxford Mississippi. Dates Nov 7 14 21 28. TIRES for sale two Firestone 34x4 tires with skid price, bargains. Also Berkshire sow and two pigs at W H Hiler location. Apply to G R Bowles. Nov 7 14 21 28.
A posted legal notice forbids hunting or any possession on land in Sections 27 and 34, Township 8 Range 4 West. All animals including cows and horses are prohibited now and forever. Violations will be prosecuted. Notice dated November 14 to December 5 by W. M. Mullin.
Lavender iris bulbs offered for sale at 5 cents each by Mrs. E. E. Davis of Oxford Mississippi Route 2. Bulbs listed include white, purple and yellow varieties with a date range November 21 to 28.
For sale large Bronze turkeys owned by Mrs Joe Hogan of Delay Mississippi. The advertisement lists mammoth bronze tom turkeys priced at seven dollars each with sale windows from November 21 to 28.
A six month contract offers $35.00 per week for a person with a rig to introduce Eurekas Egg Producer. Eureka Mfg Co East St Louis IL. FOR RENT Nice 5 room cottage on Depot Street modern conveniences. For particulars telephone 258.
On Friday December 6 a public auction will be held at a home six miles northeast of Oxford selling cattle hogs mules farming implements and some household furniture. DPD D White E November 21-28.
Soldier boys are not liable for Tax but are subject to all other Taxes. Pay before the rush. S. M. Sneed, Sheriff.
Local Board Lafayette County Mississippi states no charge of delinquency will be entered against any regis for failure to file within the time limits. The action will be cancelled and made of no effect.
The piece urges readiness with Farris' Healing Remedy as a highly antiseptic, economical remedy. One bottle claims to yield goods worth $2 in healing oil or ointment and offers money back if not satisfied. The notice promotes preparedness and antiseptic healing for wounds and blood poisoning.
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