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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
3
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The piece urges caution about meat sold from wagons exposed to dust and sun during dry season. It praises meat inspectors and city sprinklers, warns buyers to avoid sun exposed meat, and calls for licensed peddlers to keep meats in iced boxes to prevent health hazards.
A call to support home commerce and keep wealth local outlines how purchasing from local merchants strengthens the community. It urges unity for a coming October 24 meeting led by William B. Hogg with Union prayers, and admonishes residents to share civic responsibility beyond elected officials for a healthier, more relaxed society.
The notice calls on readers to pray for salvation and invites congregations to mass meetings starting the third Sunday evening at 7 30 at the Methodist church. It emphasizes personal conviction and communal good from the pastors.
A columnist contrasts Spain's bullfighting as clean with American baseball tainted by graft. The piece laments corrupt players and gamblers undermining the sport and calls for purging graft to preserve the nation's pastime or risk discarding baseball for honest competition.
State of Mississippi case No. 5170 commands Florence Ghist of St Louis Missouri to appear at Lafayette County Chancery Court on the Fourth Monday of November 1920 to defend suit brought by Charlie Ghist. Dated October 13 1920 with signatures Wm Woodward and L C Anderson. Solicitor for Compt. Oct 14-21-28.
State of Mississippi issues notice to Hesekiah Pettis of Omaha Nebraska and Sam Pettis of Memphis Tennessee to appear before the Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday in November 1920. They are to answer the petition of E G H Tankersley executor and to show cause why final account should not be allowed and to contest Bettie Lewis widow’s claim if desired. Dated September 22 1920. W M Woodward Clerk. T H Somerville Solicitor.
City of Oxford Mississippi directs issuance of bonds totaling 30000 dollars for rehabilitating the municipal light and water plant and water supply. The bonds, dated September 1 1920, bear six percent interest, mature from 1921 to 1943, with principal payable at the city treasurer and secured by taxes.
Tax sale described for 282 acres in Lafayette County Mississippi to satisfy $883.75 tax debt of Earl Sharp and John Franklin. Sale to occur at noon October 22, 1920 at Oxford courthouse. Also notices on proposed amendments to Mississippi constitution sections 170 221 231 241 272 and 273 including voting equal suffrage and Confederate pensions, with dates and official actions.
A vintage ad touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for burning throat and chest from indigestion. It claims digestive health prevents serious diseases including kidney issues and states price at $1.50 per bottle by R. R. Chilton & Co.
City of Oxford Mississippi issues a bond notice for rehabilitating light and water in Lafayette County. Official document shows debt acknowledgment by the City Council payable on a fixed date with annual interest terms and semiannual payments.
Legislative text outlines amending Section 243 to impose a uniform poll tax of two dollars on all residents aged twenty one to sixty, with exemptions for the deaf and dumb, blind, or maimed. Local boards may raise to a maximum three dollars per poll. No criminal enforcement. Passed several readings in 1920.
The city of Oxford announces a new light and water rate effective October 1, 1920, replacing September 1920 charges. The schedule sets six kilowatts for 50 cents, power above six kilowatts at 25 cents per kilowatt, and 4 000 gallons minimum followed by 50 cents per 1 000 gallons for excess. Rates may change without notice.
A vintage medical sales notice warns that poor appetite and bad breath signal illness and promotes Pri Ash remedies. It claims eight helps strengthen digestion and liver regulation, selling for 1.50 dollars per bottle by R. R. Chilton & Co. Ady.
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