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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
4
Reports from Washington indicate unusual and erratic crop outputs due to extreme heat this year. World wheat production may exceed 1920 by about 157 million bushels by Sept 30, while U S fruit crops fall sharply due to boll weevil and frost.
Charles C. McChord of Kentucky has been selected to chair the Interstate Commerce Commission for a term ending December 21, 1922.
A local catalog promotes a broad selection of boys shoes for dress or work with affordable prices. The line emphasizes easy choices and quality at the lowest costs.
This ad promotes footwear for all ages and uses, claiming standard grades of proven quality and dependable results. It emphasizes broad selection, suggested reliability in work or material, and prices lower than comparable grades elsewhere.
Cecil B. DeMille spent about $30,000 on an ultra luxurious interior for The Affairs of Anatol at Paramount, including a Loni XIV chairs set and carved photograph case. Production chief Howard Higgin commanded lavishness to create photoplay realism for the Lyric Theatre showing on October 21 with stars Wallace Reid and Gloria Swanson.
A plane fell 200 feet at Manston airdrome in strong winds and burst into flames. An officer and four mechanics died in the wreckage. A sergeant rushed to help but was driven back by the flames.
Police reserves were called to quell a threatened riot at the Fair Grounds after rain postponed auto races. About 8,000 fans grew angry as officials refused to refund tickets, and rain checks were eventually issued to placate the crowd.
Savings banks set up in St Louis public schools to encourage thrift. On designated days students may deposit money, with teachers passing funds to a bank member of the Federal Reserve System. Three percent interest is paid and withdrawals require parental consent.
Sheriff Hughes of Caddo Parish served a warrant from Judge H. F. Brunet in Baton Rouge against Huey P. Long state's railroad commissioner at Shreveport alleging criminal libel.
Weatherbird School Shoes fit the child foot and endure romping play. A reliable choice for boys and girls, parents will likely buy again after trying a pair.
Moscow says Britain’s note accusing Russian interference in Central Asia is being resent with a response that claims the evidence cited by London comes from a notorious German agency. The communication aims to rebut charges without addressing specifics.
The article touts a newly chartered Home Company with leaders including Hon Geo A Wilson of Greenwood and ex Supreme Court Justice J Morgan Stevens as Vice President. It highlights public support and local agents to promote policies and build the company, urging patriotic participation and client relations. Also briefly advertises Ballard's Skin Liniment with sizes and price.
John Collins and John Cawdill were found guilty after separate jury trials during the September term of court in Lewisburg Virginia for complicity in the Mohawk shooting in McDowell County over a year ago.
Mrs A W Weldon formerly led the Illinois Assembly of the Daughters of Rebekah and founded the Past Presidents association. She died at home in Cairo from heart trouble at age 51.
The Girls Reserve held a meeting Monday with full attendance chaired by the President. The notes indicate active participation and organizational planning for upcoming events.
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