Save the Honor of Old Lafayette Coou Oxford Liberty Loan Appeal
Influenza lockdown slows Fourth Liberty Loan push in Oxford County with a $150000 goal. By Tuesday $73000 subscribed, leaving $77000. Local business men boosted efforts at a meeting, then this morning $103000 subscribed. President Wilson’s message and Pershing front-line note urge full oversubscription to support war bonds and victory. Community members urged to pay 10 percent and arrange the rest with banks. last day Saturday.
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Oford
Oxford
Sewing Machine Oil and Repairs Available at J H Morris
J H Morris offers sewing machine oil needles and repairs for all kinds of sewing machines at his store. He serves as salesman and collector and prompts customers to visit for supplies and service.
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J. H. Morris
Carter
Mrs Paul Allen Dies as Influenza Claims Life
The town mourns the death of Mrs. Paul Allen aged about twenty, wife of Captain Paul Allen, who succumbed to Spanish influenza. Her loss follows illness that affected her husband and family, leaving parents, sisters, and friends to grieve her absence.
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LF. Oldham
Bak
Cw Iil
Iemai
Paul Allen
Camp Garden
Victoria
I md
Otele
Allen
Marcy
Parenta
Twoisters
Revered Starkville Minister J C Park Dies After Service
Rev J C Park pastor of the Methodist Church in Starkville and a beloved North Mississippi conference figure died recently at his Starkville home. His eloquence and earnest leadership left a deep mark in Starksville and Oxford where he served for years. His loss is mourned by church members and the conference.
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J.C. Park
Methodist
Starksville
North
Mississippi
Starkville
Oxford
Brother Park
Earth
Obituary Notice of Robert Johnson in Indianola
Merc J S Hindson reports the death of her nephew Robert Johnson of Indianola. A promising business man who formerly lived with his aunt and attended school here. He is survived by thirteen relatives and friends. The family extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved.
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J. S. Hindson
Robert Johnson
Fidianole
Me. Johnson
In Memoriam R L Stephens Lodge No 33 Memo
Obituary note from Oxfeed Mississippi dated October 6 1918 records resolutions by T S Gathright Lodge No 33 praising Bro R L Stephens loyalty charity and counsel. Committee M Webster W B McMahon Sr Ww M Woodward filed statements noting his devotion to family community and brothers. Also a separate classifieds item seeks coonhounds with wages offered and contact Box 354 Covington Tenn dated September 5 1961.
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Oxfeed
Miss
T. S Gathright Lodge No
Bro
R. L. Stephens
Heaven
Breather Stephens
Bro. Stephens
M. Webster
W. B. McMahon
M. Woodward
DeGARIS DUNCAN MARRIAGE AT UNIVERSITY HOME
Dr Charles I De Garis of Thornibal Missouri and Miss Lucy C Duncan wed in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s mother Mrs M L Duncan on University Avenue Rev W W Woollard officiated The bride is granddaughter of B L Smith Wheat Point and taught Latin in Oxford High School The couple will reside at the bride’s mother’s home on University Avenue
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Degaris
Duncan
Charles I. DeGaris
Thornibal
Maton
Lucy C. Duncan
M. L. Duncan
University Avenue
W. W. Woollard
Miss
Local notes from Oxford and surrounding towns
Personal news from Oxford Mississippi and nearby areas recounts residents visiting relatives, travels to Memphis Louisville and Nashville, influenza updates, school closures, and military postings. Notables include Allen Leavell earning a lieutenant commission, Lieut Stuart Johnson transferred, and Miss Geraldine McCall and Miss Maude Mabry connections to local families.
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Landrum Leavell
Nashville
Tenn
John Ramey
Lex Ramey
Crawfordsville
Ark
Lynda
Memphis
B. S. Guyton
Ingomar
Amd
Carlton
Lake, Miss
University Hospital
Sid Johnson
Stuart Johnson
Camp Perry
Ohio
Camp McArthur
Texas
Mary Louise
Juliet Pegues
Yazoo City
Crenshaw
E. E. Marelle
Dughter
Cornersville
R. G. Morgan
Leland Hume
Columbus
Miss
E. E. Temple
Atlanta
Oxford
Della Blanche Allen
North Missisippi
J.P. Stafford
Jimmie Allen
Grenada
Anna Parks
Geraldine McCall
Blue Mountain
Maude Mabry
Amory
Maud Allen
Mlanche Somerville
Tom Price
W. A. Stincheck
New York
France
Lieut
Horace Walton
Seventh Texas Infantry
San Antonio
Mra. A. A. Young
Non essential list blocks for war effort and hire
A long government notice lists non essential industries and occupations exempt or restricted from war work in wartime conditions. It covers auto related trades barber shops confectioneries florists fruit dealers and several others with instructions on deliveries and staffing. The document is signed by H. H. Weir Federal Director and Chairman State Advisory Board and is followed by an unrelated rental notice for Underwood typewriters to students.
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H. H. Weir
Words From Home Endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills
An Oxford resident J D Cook, a farmer, testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills reliably ease kidney and back pains. He says a box from Chilton & Co’s Drug Store restores his health when kidneys misbehave. The ad emphasizes trustworthy local endorsements.
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Oxford
Doan
J. D. Cook
Ret Street
Don
Chilton & Co
Dean
Ae Co
Buffalo, N. Y
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