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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
3
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Rovette of Oxford in the legislature refuses to pledge support for repayment of a proposed A and M loan. The note points out voter ties to the governor, and remarks Boyette opposes governor’s favored measures. The piece stresses political alignment and mutual opposition among governor’s enemies.
Editors seek reader tips to gather legitimate local news about people and events. The piece urges sharing information to improve papers and strengthen the community’s sense of newsworthy activity.
The piece argues child character is formed in early years by parenting. It contrasts strict obedience with weak indulgence and notes both outcomes shape adults who may end up defying rules or ending up in jail. It calls parenting a timeless, critical problem.
An editorial urges women to take up newly acquired duties of citizenship as many men abstain from voting. It argues laziness greed and indifference among men leave the burden of national debt and civic duty to women who have long led in public work.
A Mississippi forum column argues for state highway reform and a statewide Highway Commission. It explains motor vehicle tax flow into state treasury, with county and district funds used for road construction and maintenance, seeking federal aid and avoiding blanket bond issues.
Altoona Alabama resident R L McIntyre reports his horse healed quickly with Dr LeGear antiseptic healing powder. The ad touts instant antiseptic protection and fast healing after dusting wounds. It markets Dr LeGear remedies as proven by 28 years of veterinary practice with a satisfaction guarantee.
Several hundred thousand dollars are appropriated to fund the commission and test the new highway law. The speaker asserts the measure will allow the next legislature to gauge public support and success, improving Mississippi’s highway system and becoming a state pride.
Hard-working men face higher risks of kidney liver and bowel disorders so Prickly Ash Bitters is recommended as a worker’s friend to keep vital organs in sound condition. Price is $1.50 per bottle and sold by Chilton & Co. Adv.
Patent medicine advertisement claims 666 eases constipation biliousness loss of appetite and headaches from torpid liver. The copy promotes cure without medical validation and lists no ingredients or warnings.
The notice appeals to readers to patronize advertisers as essential to the paper’s survival and operation. It emphasizes that without advertising the newspaper cannot succeed and asks for continued support from the community.
Mississippi Secretary of State announces five concurrent resolutions proposing constitutional amendments to sections 170 231 241 243 and 272 for ratification or rejection at the November 2 1920 election. Provisions cover county boards of supervisors levee commissioners female suffrage and Confederate pensions with election procedures and dates outlined.
The document records sequence of readings for a bill in 1920. It shows second, third readings in the House of Representatives on January 28 and 29, and first, second, third readings in the Senate on February 4, 5, and 6, 1920.
Constitutional proposal seeks a uniform two dollar poll tax for all Mississippi residents aged twenty one to sixty, with certain exemptions. Tax funds would aid common schools, with county boards allowed to raise malt tax to cap total per poll at three dollars. criminal enforcement barred. Initial readings noted in January and February 1920.
To the Light and Water Consumer of Oxford Mississippi a correction states new charges begin October 1 1920 for six kilowatts minimum 25 cents per kilowatt four thousand gallons minimum three dollars and 50 cents per thousand gallons above 4000 gallons subject to change without notice issued by Mayor E E Temple and Clerk Louis Stephens with dates October 7 14 21 28.
Early 1900s advertisement urges readers to take Prickly Ash Bitters to cleanse bowels aid digestion and regulate liver function. It emphasizes digestive issues may lead to kidney disease and notes a price of $1.50 per bottle from R R Chilton & Co.
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