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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1910
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle reports Democratic nominees for Congress with remarks from speakers in New Albany and Union County and notes on Speaker selections. The Oxford Merchants and Bank offer cash premiums for best fair entries, with extensive prize lists for horses, cattle, hogs, poultry, and farm products.
The Campbell Brothers Circus arrived Thursday morning in War City and drew large crowds with a lively parade, fine horses, and a strong menagerie. Acts included the Lamy brothers acrobats, Berro Hicks novelty acts, the Morales trio, and Miss Jessie Leon on the high wire, with praise for the elephants and regal animal assortment. The show relocates to the Opera House under Mr M E Wagoner starting Nov 1 with up-to-date vaudeville and promises high-class entertainment for patrons. It costs money to run a show and patronage determines success with a $1.00 annual Pass.
A long list of prize items and rewards is announced for an upcoming county fair. Competitions cover best pairs and individual animals, baked goods, preserves, canning, textiles, and crafts with numerous sponsors including Friedman, McKee & Porter, and Bank of Oxford. Ribbons and cash prizes are awarded for categories such as best loaf of wheat bread, best cake, and best display of preserves.
The Altus news notes good community health after rain aiding turnips. Local attendance planned for the Pair in Oxford next week. Mentions visits by Mr. Haye Hooker and others, a school cleanup day, and local advertising for medicines and remedies.
The Boy's Corn Club urges schoolboys to measure land and corn with disinterested help and send their best ten ears and best single ear to county superintendent. Exhibits due by Saturday October 22 with prizes for best yields, best ten ears, and best single ear, including clothing and tool prizes, all to be displayed at the fair.
The LaFayette County Board of Supervisors announces sealed bids for multiple structures and roads. Bidders must furnish bonds and comply with plans filed in Oxford and LaFayette offices. The board may reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsible bidder.
A letter from M Stockwell of Hannibal Missouri praises Foley's Honey and Tar for a bad cold that threatened pneumonia. The writer says the first dose gave relief and one bottle cured them without opiates, endorsing the remedy sold by A H Kendel Reed Tae Pasne.
Bids will be received by LaPayette County Mississippi Board of Supervisors for 3,000 in bonds of 100 each to buy school sites and equip maintain a Taylor Separate School District building. Interest six percent due yearly November 7. Bonds sold to highest cash bidder November 7 1910 with right to reject bids. Bids due 10 am November 7 1910 with 10 percent certified check. Also includes Comptroller of the Currency notice approving The First National Bank of Oxford to commence banking.
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