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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1921
Page
5
Editorial urges Oxford to unite behind a real Chamber of Commerce to attract industries and employment. It recalls past Business Mens' League efforts and stresses dropping political differences to pursue a common goal for Oxford and Lafayette County.
H Friedman is named chairman in a piece on Red Cross activity highlighting rapid deployment of nurses during disasters. The article notes 1921 South disasters prompted readiness and a wartime nursing nucleus for swift mobilization in peacetime roll call campaigns.
A compact advertisement urges readers to obtain home insurance with the company, promising policy support to build coverage. It emphasizes easy placement and ongoing protection from common risks.
A farmer appeals to protect the Texas Bob White quail to combat boll weevils. He cites a year’s data showing quail with boll weevils and argues releasing 500 to 600 quail per 100 acres would reduce weevil numbers. He laments hunters destroying quail with dogs and guns and urges farmers to safeguard this ally in the cotton field.
A succinct editorial line asserts that some women possess a perfect right to govern their own futures and independently fund their endeavors, challenging traditional dependence on others for financial support.
Dr J C Culley buys vacant lot north of Miss Garner Owen and hires Joe Smith to construct a modern bungalow. The project, on South Street, adds to the street’s beauty and to Oxford housing. Culley, a bank director and Oxford Hospital proprietor, remains optimistic about the town’s future.
Miss Elizabeth Walker of Lafayette county won the dairy prize at the State Fair in Jackson last week. As a member of the Girls Dairy Club she earned the most valuable prize in dairy work, a registered heifer valued at 600 dollars. She is a daughter of J W Walker and lives six miles south of Oxford.
Mrs. Fennimere Jackson of Coffeeville hosted Mrs. Lee Jackson recently. Mr. J S Farr departed Wednesday for Clarksdale to attend a laymen's meeting of the Presbyterian church.
An old advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for bad breath and weak digestion. It claims to purge fermented foods, cleanse the breath and skin, and improve health, offered at $1.25 per bottle by A ton & Co. Ancotanisent.
A compact critical remark argues that war failed to secure democracy as many people remained jobless, highlighting economic consequences over political ideals.
A plain citizen reportedly discovered a method to cure toothache and then shot himself, ending in tragedy. The fragment suggests a lone individual acted for relief, with no additional details on location or aftermath.
The text warns that an international degassing provision from a Washington conference could undermine Congress by removing its procedural role, implying a shift of power and a potential loss of congressional relevance.
A humorous saying notes money buys gas instead of driving a horse, reflecting changing economics and fuel costs influencing daily life. The remark contrasts old notions of wealth and mobility with modern fuel prices and vehicle reliance.
An advertisement claims overwork clogs blood and wears down workers. It describes pale, tired appearances and urges using Gude's Pepto Mangan to restore red blood cells, oxygen flow, and energy. Available in liquid or tablet form with the label Gude's.
A local taxi service announces reliable transportation with a 108 contact line. The ad promises prompt pickups and returns, emphasizing punctual service for customers seeking dependable travel.
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