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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1916

Page

4

Local social notes and church events across Oxford area

The column lists residents visiting relatives and attending events. Messages include people traveling to Potts Camp and Kagie Springs, students and teachers moving to schools in Booneville and College Hill, ministers preaching in Markette School House, and various townfolk visiting family, attending revivals, and hosting gatherings. Local churches plan Friday night activities for University students.

Bucks James HB. Leawell Merkuan J. L. Smith Peari Booneville Miss W. L. Smith J. H Phelps Holly Springs Markette Lewmer Black Greenwood Mies Ruth Harges Dew Albany Misa J. FP. Tomlinson Marwa Lee M.sell Memphis George Heard B .B. Russell Conerville Churches Oxford Mra J. B. Roach Oakland Mr. Roach Mra Kuykendall Dagma Huggins Agricultural High School Hill Anna May Taylor College Hill G. B. Taylor

Mission District services noted with quarterly conference

The Presiding Elder schedules Methodist church services at 7:30 PM and a quarterly conference in the district. A letter from Washington explains mailed Farmers' Bulletins to Oxford addresses. An older advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills with a testimonial of kidney relief.

Presiding Elderjoys Methodist Washington, D_ C C. C. Hughes Oxford Business Men's Club Oxford Mins Jas. A. Arnold

Fragmentary quotation hints at prizes and self praise

The text presents a partial quote about winning prizes and congratulating oneself. It seems to reflect a boastful aside about not being behind others, but the fragment lacks clear names, places, or events to anchor a full news item.

Classifieds and notices collage from Fair Point page

Multiple small items advertise a second hand shay bailer wanted a cook by October 10 and a Mississippi town need. Lost badge marked Mrs E A Thompson to be returned to Eagle office. Needles for machines and health ad copy mention Biliousness and digestives. Engages local merchants and community notices.

Mississippi Press Association E. A. Thompson Eagle Office

Nothing Succeeds Like Success At The Fair

A reflective snippet urges proving worth at the fair and emphasizes that capable people who create worthwhile things gain appreciation. It states the world admires those who lift others and suggests bringing ample proof to the place where one seeks opportunity.

Lost Dog Sportfinder Near Oxford Abbeville Road

W E McLarty offers a reward for a white setter with black specks named Sportfinder, missing from four miles north of Oxford on the Abbeville road. Return to Porter Hardware Co. for reward. contact Chester A McLarthy, Superintendent, noting October 11 opening deadline for county schools.

Oxford Abbeville Road Sportfinder Porter Hardware Co W.E. McLarty

Lafayette County Fair Calls for Community Booth Exhibits

The Lafayette County Fair invites each community to prepare exhibits featuring best canned vegetables and fruits, preserves, home crafts, and educational entries. Cash prizes include five dollars for the best combined collection in a separate booth.

Lafayette County Oxford Egee Gynes Willie Miller

Fi Pills Relieve Severe Back Ache and Sharp Pains

A patient reports severe back ache and sharp pains that prevented stooping but notes Fi Pills gave relief. The account ends with high praise for the medication.

Community Booths Compete For Prize At The Pair

Community booths enter items for prizes during the Pair event. A cash prize of $10 will be awarded for the best booth benefiting the public school. The funds may be used for any purpose the community committee designates.

Munity

Prize List for Negro Department Stallions and Colts

Best Mare and Colt offered for $2.50 cash. Best 1 year old Colt either horse or mule for $2.50 cash. Best 2 year old Colt either horse or mule for $2.50 cash.

Negro Department

Hogs Wanted for Record Prices in Oxford Sale

On October 1 hogs will be shipped and payment made October 13 and 14 at Oxford at the highest prices ever paid for fat hogs. Bring any weight. fat hogs fetch the top prices. Remember the dates.

Oxford

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