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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
2
The Oxford Democratic Executive Committee sets a November 2 1914 runoff if needed for mayor and two commissioners under the commission form. Candidates must file by October 23 with expense allocations. The piece urges local merchants to market cotton locally to grow business and reduce taxes.
An editor argues farmers err by leaving cotton in fields and wet pens near gin houses. The piece urges immediate gathering, drying, and storing in a dry shed with heavy penalties for weather exposure, lamenting South farming habits and waste.
A preacher asked his congregation to stand if they were paying their debts. All but one remained seated, then he told those not paying to stand. The people who stood were described as subscribers to a prayer.
A dairy business with 10 cows on an 8 acre farm near Oxford Mississippi. The property lies 1-4 mile from Oxford and within 1-2 mile of the town limits.
The article urges fall planting of oats as a hedge against rising prices with reports from station trials showing higher yields for fall sown oats. It highlights Texas Red Rust Proof as a preferred fall variety and Burk for spring, plus costs, land types, and grazing benefits. It also notes large rally crowds for Governor Bilbo and Senator Russell in North Mississippi, with several town appearances and broad public support. A public road bid call closes with details for Taylor Chandler Spring's road in Lafayette County.
State liable notice to Mrs Nettie Vandiver Route No 2 Bolivar Tennessee to answer or demur to divorce petition of E C Vandiver Lafayette County Mississippi on the 4th Monday of November 1914 warranting response to the court. Guariars Gua Lafaye te County Mississippi. Attorney Ep cart WEESTLER represents the complainant.
An odd local tale from a Buffalo New York reader references a grocer from Oxford and a questionable endorsement. The fragmentary text suggests testimony about Doan's and the reader’s doubt over a prior recommendation.
The event lists prizes for both girls and boys clubs with multiple awards including state fair contention. Exhibits cover corn, tomatoes, beans, okra, apples and photographs, with cash prizes ranging from 1 to 100 dollars and best record honors to county agents.
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