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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1918

Page

4

Obituary and circulation notice for Oxiora Eagle

The Oxiora Eagle weekly in Oxford Mass lists George W Price as editor and publisher with circulation details and a sworn statement for October 1915. It names Mrs Lee M Russell of Oxford as a security holder and shows notary F M Heard endorsing the affidavit.

Oxiora Eagle Oxford Mass G. W. Price Miss G. W. Pree Oxiora Same Game Lee M. Russell Auss Leiion Plant F. M. Heard

Clarify Ownership of The Oxford Eagle and Grenada Sentinel

The Grenada Sentinel asserts that Lieutenant Governor Russell owns and controls The Oxford Eagle. Evidence shows Russell no longer controls the Eagle any more than he controls the Grenada Sentinel, indicating the claim is incorrect.

Grenada Sentinels Oxford Eagle Gov Russell Gov. Russell Gresada Sentinel

City Increases Water and Light Rates to October 1918

The city announces higher water and electric rates effective October 1 1918. The minimum charge rises from 1 to 150 dollars per month, justified by increased coal and labor costs and to keep the plant serving the people.

Cfore

Editorial clash over paper limits hurting Eagle weekly

The writer urges Paper and Pulp Board to apply page limits fairly between weeklies and dailies. He notes the Eagle must stay within eight pages while metropolitan dailies exceed limits, causing loss of ads and revenue. The Eagle contends current rules harm small weeklies and threaten business.

Paper and Pulp Board Eagle Drilies

Unreadable OCR Note From Local News Desk

Fragmentary text discussing a monthly event or notice with mentions of people and places but lacking clear names, dates, or actions. The readable segments do not establish a coherent event or outcome for a robust summary.

Prompt bill payments aid war effort, says Oxford ad

An Oxford advertisement urges prompt payment of bills to save money and boost circulation. It argues slow payments waste resources, raise prices, and hinder merchants, consumers, and war finance, urging universal cooperation to invest in Liberty Bonds and support the Red Cross.

Red Cross Oxford

Government price fix for cotton debated in local column

Discussion contends that a government minimum price for cotton could stabilize markets during and after the war. Arguments note potential farmer gains, speculative losses, and the risk of a price break if the market is misaligned with production expectations.

Liver remedy claims from A H Kendel ad

An illsourced advertisement touts HERBINE as a powerful liver correctant to purify the system, stimulate organs, and restore vigor. It promises relief for yellow complexion pimples and blemishes on the face and body, selling price 60 cents.

A. H. Kendel

Herbine advertised to ease stomach discomfort and bowels

An advertisement touts Herbine as a quick remedy for abdominal discomfort and a relief after a morning bowel operation. It promises relief within hours if used in the morning or after breakfast the next day if taken at bedtime. Price is 60c, sold by A. H. Kendel.

A. H. Kendel Adv

Notice of Drainage Petition Hearing in Lafayette County

E. E. Temple and others filed a drainage petition with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk to drain lands in Burney Branch basin. The County Drainage Board will hear the petition October 15, 1918, at Lafayette County Court House in Oxford, Mississippi, listing extensive land parcels in sections and townships within the district. W. M. Woodward, Chancery Clerk, issues the notice with official seal and dates September 26, 1918.

Rct Lafayette County E. E. Temple Chancery Clerk Mississippi I. W. M. Reveneee Fevery Court Lafay County County Board of Drainage Commissioners Drainage Board Count Board of Inage Commissioners Lafayette County Court House Oxford Burney Branch Creek County of Lafayette State of Mississiga South Oxford East N. E S. W S. E Ayette County Mississi Township West E N. W W. W Ss. W XN. W N. Ie S. Range S.E Grek N. W N.E W. M. Woodward County Drainage Board E. Woodward

Farmers Notice on Corn Shipments and Seed Wheat

The final popcorn shipment is scheduled for Tuesday October 15. Hogs—100 percent and higher quality—will be shipped Friday October 11. Seed wheat remains available. call early before it sells out. L. A. Olson, County Agent.

L. A. Olson

For Sale Fine Breed Chickens in Cle

Local advert seeks buyers for a selection of high quality fowl. Multiple well bred hens and roosters available with healthy stock guarantees. Prices negotiable for bulk purchases. Contact details provided on request.

Oxford City Sets Water Rate At 1 50 Monthly

An ordinance fixes the Oxford water rate at 1.50 per month for all services including metered and unmetered up to 3 000 units. It repeals conflicting provisions in Ordinance Book No 1 and takes effect after passage and signing by the city clerk H T J Lawshee.

Oxford Ordin- 113 H. T

Public utility rates set for a one dollar monthly charge

The document fixes a one dollar per month charge for any service whether metered or unmetered, applying to all users under the referenced finance provisions. It declares the revised rates and related disallowances or adjustments as specified in the ordinance text.

Wiseus

Classifieds note missing items and sales near Oxford

Classifieds offer coonhounds wanted lost pink cameo ring set and pocketbook rewards found items and rewards. Listings include Jersey cows haynes touring car for sale a salesman wanted for Riverside Refining in Cleveland Ohio and a rental over Chilton's Drug Store with two Angus bulls and 30 head of cows in Oxford Mississippi.

Coonhounds Tman Georgia Duncan A. E. Stinebeck E. S Oxford Lafayette Springs J. A. Pickens C. S. Patton Haynes W. B. McMahon Miss Riverside Refining Company Cleveland Ohio Chilton R. R. Chilton & Company A. F. Calloway Mins

Important Bulletin on Cotton Distribution and Market

Official notice outlines stabilizing measures for cotton distribution and grade standards below middling. It calls for adherence by farmers buyers and officials, with foreign and domestic purchase decisions to be announced. The communication emphasizes confidence and seeks wide public awareness.

Indore

Lemon Lotion Promises Fresh Orchard White Care

An old ad notes mixing juice from two lemons with Orchard White to create a home lemon lotion that keeps a product fresh and acts as a skin beautifier. It claims to bleach freckles and improve tone by massaging into the face and neck.

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