Oxford Eagle Information Notice and Rates
Publication details for the Oxford Eagle and Lafayette County Press include editor George W. Price, weekly Thursday issues, and rates for obituaries, advertising, and subscriptions. Rates list one year in advance at $1.50, two years at $2.00, with payments required in advance and no credit or free copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County Press
Oxford Eagle Consolidated
Oxford Eagle
United States
Oni
Call for Road Improvements Across Lafayette County
Muddy roads from recent rains cripple travel and farm delivery, urging united local action. The piece argues for leadership from business and professional figures to push public road upgrades, citing federal road aid and missed Lafayette county funding as a motivator for proactive effort.
Public sentiment drives road funding push in Mississippi counties
The piece urges unity to secure federal highway money, noting Congress has appropriated funds that counties like Lafayette have failed to obtain. It praises Lee County for action, mentions land values and bonds in Calhoun County, and questions Oxford’s business leadership while calling for collective effort to push Tupelo-bound routes.
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Congress
Mississippi
Lafayette
Lafayette County
Robbins
Lee County
Tupelo
Eagle
Calhoun County
Memphis
Water Valley
Pontotoc
Oxford
Business Men’s Club
Sugar Shortage Sparks Profit Critique in Oxford
In Oxford a sugar shortage draws complaints of profiteering and calls for stronger protection. The letter notes scarce supplies, a recent arrival of clarified sugar at 20 cents a pound, and questions whether food control laws cap consumer prices. The writer urges action by government agents and Congress to curb profiteering and protect the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Congress
Cuba
America
War Department
Congress of the
United States
Election Day Ballot Reads Democrat Socialist Ticket
The article notes next Tuesday as election day with Democratic and Socialist candidates on the ticket. It suggests no Republicans are listed but argues a Republican organization in every county could benefit the state, citing some so called Democrats who might fit Republican ranks.
Unrest in America Fueled by Strikes and Political Games
The piece laments coal and rail strikes signaling nationwide unrest. It claims grafters exploit confusion while Congress polices politics and speculators hoard essentials. It also accuses bandits in Mexico of abducting Americans for ransom and calls for fewer laws and more business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mexico
Newlywed Couple’s Bean Barrel Paradox
A newly married couple plans a bean in a barrel for each kiss during six months. Afterward they remove one bean per kiss, yet they would never finish emptying the barrel. This illustrates a never ending accumulation versus depletion scenario.
Prizes Awarded to Winners at State Fair
State Fair results list Mary Lucy Fulmer as top overall winner. Prizes include Eyes for hatching worth $5 for Beat entries. Market Eggs honors go to Ethel Smith and Elizabeth Walker. Better Bread Contest shows Class B and C awards with Ethel Smith and Mildred Hale earning top all-round scores. Additional winners include Mrs J W Walker and Mrs S T Lyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Hale
Jewell Metts
Leone Knight
Mossie Leggett
Ethel Smith
Elizabeth Walker
J. W. Walker
S. T. Lyles
Local and personal notes from Oxford
Mrs. Florrie Friedman visits Memphis friends this week. Various letters report relatives visiting in Oxford and nearby towns, club meetings, and community notices. The column includes business news about Paul Sisk resigning from Guaranty Bank, Willis Anderson selling his produce business, and plans for church events and student activities. It closes with political opinions and national cautionary remarks about liberty and actions toward Mexico.
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Florrie Friedman
Memphis
C. E. Sisk
Oakville
Tenn
Twentieth Century Book Club
Torrey
L. E. Oldham
Alabama
Paul Sisk
Guaranty Bank
Cloud Roach
Etta Allen
Rienzi
Alfred Stone
Dunleith
Allumni Association
Powers
Ross Brown
Duck Hill
Grace
Willis Anderson
Frashuer
New Albany
Anderson
Duncan
B. S. Guyton
China
Holcomb
Columbus
Baptist Church
Oxford
Emma Pollard
No sugar, no salt. What next for peace with Mexico
A terse wartime remark proposes one decisive action to secure peace by taking military action against Mexico. The statement frames the goal as ending conflicts through a direct military show of force.
For Sale Heater and Pipe Two Items for Cash
For sale one heater and five joints of pipe in good condition. First twelve dollars cash takes stove and piping. Contact H M Faser.
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H.M Faser
Congress Should Target Speculators Now
The text argues Congress should focus on stopping speculators with force, delaying attention to prohibition and woman suffrage until later, and sweeping backyards to clear rubbish across the branch.
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Congress
America
Non-Resident Notice in Lafayette County Chancery
State of Mississippi Lafayette County A A Graham vs C M McCarty et al In the Chancery Court November Term 1919 To Miss Mabelle McCarty a minor and C M McCarty father Durant Oklahoma you are required to appear before the Lafayette County Chancery Court in Oxford on the fourth Monday of November 1919 to plead answer or demur to the bill to remove cloud on title to Section 29 and the NE Quarter of Section 30 Town 6 Range 3 West witnesses W M Woodward Chancery Clerk Oct 21 1919 Oct 23 30 Nov 6 1919.
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C. M. McCarty
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
State of Mississippi
Mabelle McCarty
Durant
Bryan County
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Oxford
A. C. Graham
Cloud
Lafayette
Burt Thompson
Mary Thompson
A. D
W. M. Woodward
Chancery
Thompson v Thompson Chancery Court notice Lafayette County
Notice to Mary Thompson to appear before the Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of November 1919 to defend Burt Thompson's suit. Dated October 15, 1919. Publication dates October 16 23 30.
Tax Payers Notice on 1919 Taxes and Penalties
Sheriff elect S. M. Sneed warns taxpayers to pay all 1919 taxes by December 15 to avoid penalty and cost under the new salary law. Hartsfield and Sneed urge settlement of land personal poll and road taxes in one receipt and note assessors cannot change valuations without the Board of Supervisors.
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R. A. Collins
Board ‘of Supervisors
S. M. Sneed
J. C. Hartsfield
Divorce Bill Call In Chancery Court
Leona Porter, Compt. to Leroy Porter of Memphis Tennessee is commanded to appear before the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi on the fourth Monday of November 1919 to plead answer or demur to the Bill of Divorce of the parties.
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Leroy Porter
Memphis
Tenn
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Malaria Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief at 60c
An advertisement from Oxford Mississippi promotes Herbine as a malaria remedy. It claims to cure malaria and chills and restore order to the body. The price is 60 cents and it is sold by A. H. Kendel.
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A. H. Kendel
Oxford
Miss
Adv
Court seal and clerk authorize Leona Porter case in Oxford
The document dated October 21, 1919 at Oxford, Mississippi records Leona Porter with official seal and signature of W. M. Woodward Clerk. Lem. E. Oldham serves as solicitor for Compt. The notice appears in a schedule covering October 23 to November 6.
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Leona Porter
Oxford
Mississippi
W. M. Woodward
Lem. E. Oldham
Compt
Mississippi Court summons in Daisy Goodwin Harwell suit
United States District Court Northern District of Mississippi Western Division at Oxford issues summons to James Goodwin and Thomas Goodwin in the case of Daisy Goodwin Harwell. Clerk David McDowell signs matter dated September 23, 1919, with L E Oldham and L Grant as solicitors for the complainant.
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Northern District of Mississippi
United States District Court
Western Division
James Goodwin
Thomas Goodwin
Oxford
Mississippi
A. D
Daisy Goodwin Harwell
A- D
David McDowell
L. E. Oldham
L. Grant
Lafayette County invites bids for multiple bridge works 1919
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids by noon on November 4 1919 for building several bridges on roads 134 69 and 77 in beats 3 and 4 and for dragging bond issue roads in District 1. Plans and specs are on file in the Chancery Clerk’s office. Bids may be rejected. October 14 1919. W M Woodward Clerk G A Woodward D C.
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Mississippi
Lafayette
Board of Supervisors
Lafayette County
C. W. Shipp
R. C. Carter
W. M. Woodward
G. A. Woodward
D. C
Divorce notice in Oxford Mississippi 1919
Non residence notice no 5052 Daisy Kimmons plaintiff sues Joe Kimmons defendant for divorce. The seal at Oxford Mississippi dated October 16 1919 and signed by John Falkner clerk or official.
Notice to Non-Resident in Mississippi Chancery Court
Notice to Murray Sullivan unknown address in Lafayette County Mississippi. Chancery Court petition filed October 25 1919 by Mrs Leroy Browning. Defendants must plead answer or demur by the 4th Monday of November 1919. L E Oldham solicitor for complainant.
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State of
Mississippi
Murray Sullivan
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Leroy Browning
W. M. Woodward
L. E. Oldham
Pretermitting November 1919 Circuit Court Term
A Mississippi Circuit Court order in Lafayette County cancels the November 1919 term to save public expense. Judge Charles Lee Crum orders the term pretermitted with clerk S S Webster instructed to publish the order in the county paper.
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Circuit Court
Lafayette County
Third Judicial District of
Mississippi
Charles Lee Crum
S. S. Webster
Non-Resident Notice for Dottie Martin in Lafayette County
Complainants Agie Kestler et al. file a chancery suit in Oxford Mississippi. John Crocker and others are named defendants. The notice directs Dottie Martin a minor residing at 948 Pennsylvania Street Memphis Tennessee to plead answer or demur on November 24 1919 the fourth Monday in Oxford City. Attorney Harry M. Bryan signs the notice dated October 6 1919.
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John Crocker
Dottie Martin
Pennsylvania Street
Memphis
Tennessee
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Oxford
Miss
Agie Kestler
Chancery
Citation Notice To Sadie Price In Mississippi 1919
The notice directs Sadie Price, of Lafayette Mississippi, to appear on the fourth Monday of November 1919 to defend suit brought by Robert Price in the court. The address is listed as unknown. The notice is dated October 39, 1919.
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State of Mississippi
Sadie Price
Chancery Court
Lafayette
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George W. Price
City of
Suilor
Ness
Mary Lucy Fulmer
New Orleans
Uncle Sam
U. S
Charming Web
Victrola Records
Victor
Daisey Kimmons
Joe Kimmons
Daisy Kimmons
John Falkner
Harry M. Bryan
Compta
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