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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
2
Surgeon General issues guidance debunking Spanish origin of the flu, describes symptoms and danger signs, and outlines at home care, isolation, hygiene, and when to seek medical help. Advice covers masks, ventilation, bedding, coughing etiquette, and avoiding patent remedies. A separate public notice details Coleman Drainage District proceedings in Lafayette County Mississippi with a November hearing of land descriptions.
You are commanded to appear before the Court of Lafayette in Mississippi on the 4th Monday of November 1918 to plead answer or demur to Amelia Thompson's bill against Elam Thompson. Witness my signature October 2, 1918. Clerk W. M. Woodward, by John Falkner Jr., Solicitor for Complainant. Post office address not listed. E Oct. 8-10-17.
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids by 12:00 Noon on Tuesday November 1 1918 to construct five bridges in Lafayette County Mississippi. Bridge lengths range from 32 to 160 feet with bonds equal to twice bid total and plans on file at the Clerk's office. The board may reject any bid and set the contract at public outcry.
Citizens of Mississippi petition the Pardoning Board to grant a pardon to Andrew Johnson convicted of obtaining property by false pretenses in Lafayette County during the September 1917 term. They argue Johnson received little benefit, property went to another, and he has already been punished. Signed by G. T. Tarver and others.
Notice is given that all persons with claims against the estate of Hoyt Johnson, deceased, must probate and register within one year at the Lafayette County Court. Claims not registered will be barred. J. C. Hartsfield. October 10.
The document details a 1918 Mississippi legislative action to submit a constitutional amendment for a classified property tax and per capita taxes. It records approval steps by Senate and House, the election date, and the text to be read to electors. It lists officials including Joseph W. poy, Secretary.
Public sale to the highest bidder will occur in front of the courthouse in Oxford Mississippi on October 31 1918 of a tract described as the south fraction of the east quarter of section eight township three west with lines and stakes specifying a two corner path containing acres more or less. The sale follows a deed of trust endorsed by Beverly Young and Young in favor of Aaron Gordon to secure indebtedness. trustee J B Roach will convey only the title vested in the trustee.
A damaged notice fragment appears to describe a non resident notice in a court case with mention of signatures and a court action. The readable text is incomplete and does not provide specific names, dates, or location details.
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