Missisippi Press Association 1914 15
Eliza A Thompson and R L Brown Jr listed as members of the Mississippi Press Association for the 1914 1915 period. The notice appears in a Orford Mississippi mail matter, dated Thursday November 26 1914.
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
2
Eliza A Thompson and R L Brown Jr listed as members of the Mississippi Press Association for the 1914 1915 period. The notice appears in a Orford Mississippi mail matter, dated Thursday November 26 1914.
The market sentiment improves for cotton with a potential price rise and a large banking pool of over one hundred million dollars. Despite limited shipping capacity, expectations grow that millions of bales will find routes to foreign markets, and an eight cent price would secure prosperity. Observers warn that continued reliance on cotton risks hardship, urging economic diversification while hoping to avoid further war and pest damage.
The Oxford election ends with Mayor Adams edging winner by ten votes and councilmen Avent Lawshee Beamand close to the outcome. Voters fear changes to the power plant and water works but express support for a clean, businesslike administration and tax relief.
A jubilee event at the Lyric Theater last Friday honored over 500 University students. Judge D. M. Kimbrough hosted, introducing Chancellor J. N. Powers who urged statewide citizen involvement with the university. Powers thanked Oxford residents for support and called for continued cooperation among all citizens to advance the university’s work.
Dr Alfred Hume, Supt Geo G Hart and Gov Brewer addressed Oxford in a public meeting stressing the university's standing and community ties. W E Moree spoke for students while Chancellor Powers praised faculty and urged keeping the university close to ordinary citizens to attract more students and pride in Oxford.
Obituary notes Capt Frank Burkitt of Oklahoma known as the sage of Chickasaw and longtime editor of the Okelona Messenger. Described as a steadfast friend of the common people and a devoted public servant who enriched Mississippians through loyal service and taxpayer advocacy.
The University of Mississippi releases a weekly letter aimed at greater public service. Mailed every Saturday to newspapers, it invites readers to correspond with the writers and promises prompt, cheerful responses.
The Board of Supervisors approves county printing contract to Mrs. E A Thompson for two years and authorizes road and levee projects. It also grants road tax exemption, voting-preference payments, and hires game warden and clerks. various road viewings, new road grants, and a Taylor Creek levee project are ordered, with detailed expenditures and bond requirements.
Judge McGowen allowed the Yocona drainage to organize from Oliver Bridge westward but refused to tax landowners on the Oliver levee. He found no benefits to them and faulted the drainage board for the levy. The appeal proceeds as the judge warned the law could block district formation.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for flissiness, constipation, headaches, indigestion and "billionmess" by driving out fermenting undigested foods and clearing the blood. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
A fragmented note touts a testimonial praising Dean's Kidney Pill and urges readers to consider the product. It references voices heard and a call to action, mentioning an address and a pledge to support the remedy in a medical context.
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