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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
5
Mrs W M Peden of Navasota Texas describes her gradual health decline. After starting Cardui she reports improved appetite rest and strength enabling her to resume housework. She endorses Cardui as a helpful tonic and notes many other women have found it useful.
A reflective call argues colleges shape public opinion and demand active thought from graduates. It questions if presidents and intellectuals truly guide policy, urging university communities to apply rigorous analysis to the League of Nations and wartime legacies for lasting peace.
The Marionettes were organized on Oct 13 with a constitution approved by University authorities. Ben Wasson serves as President. Lucy Somerville as Secretary. Hindman Doxey as Treasurer. William Falkner as Property Man. Charter members include Hopkins Friedman Martin Somerville Falkner Hoagland Doxey Wasson Jr. First read aloud King Arthur's Socks by Floyd Dell.
A historical survey notes how the presence of African American voters reduced party diversity in the South, leaving the Solid South predictable. It covers Cox and Harding campaigns, state by state moves, straw polls by Literary Digest and Rexall, and the influence of Wilson’s presidency on public support. The piece discusses Ohio, New York, New England doubts, and the Democratic claim on a fighting chance with S. B. Berry as best man.
State Department data show if Republicans prevail the United States would be the lone western hemisphere nation not in the League of Nations. Canada and Cuba are members, with most Latin American countries either original or recent members. Costa Rica’s democracy is cited as likely to gain entry in November, and Mexico is expected to petition soon.
Nations applying for admittance include Estonia Finland Georgia Iceland Latvia Luxembourg Monaco San Marino Ukraine Costa Rica Armenia Liechtenstein Bulgaria and other states. The list notes unofficial entries for several regions and concerns about eligibility and status.
State of Mississippi issues notice to Florence Ghist of St Louis Missouri to appear before Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of November 1920 to defend a suit brought by Charlie Ghist. Chancery clerk Wm Woodward, L C Anderson signs. dates Oct 13 1920 and notice distribution Oct 14 21 28 1920.
The Woman's Book Club hosted its annual reception Tuesday at Ricks Hall. Hosts Mrs. Edna Lowe Eatman and Miss Alice Maves decorated the parlors with colors and ferns. Mrs. J. N. Powers introduced Dr. W. D. Heddleston who spoke on Dr. T. D. Isom as a pioneer of Oxford, followed by a social hour and salad course.
Advertisement claims 666 quick relief for constipation biliousness loss of appetite and headaches caused by a torpid liver. Contains medical claims for product relief and health improvement.
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