Oxford Eagle and Lafayette County Press Notice Rates
Local notice pricing details for obituary and advertising in the Oxford Eagle and Lafayette County Press period page. Rates include obituaries at one cent per word prepaid, various subscription costs, and advertising charges as listed in the consolidated 1916 publication.
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Lafayette County Press
Oxford Eagle Consolidated
Lafayette County and City of
Oxford
United States
Eaders
Oxford Eagle
Mississippi War Bond Drive Shows Strong Patriotism
Mississippi entered World War I with rural roots and rising resolve. The United War Fund convention in Jackson drew nearly 1,000 delegates and 5,000 attendees, including Gypsy Smith, as the state vows to double its $700,000 quota. Negroes participated, and thousands flocked to hear war stories and plea for funds despite cotton harvests and busy seasons.
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United States
Mississippi
Red Cross
France
Jackson
Atlanta
Birmingham
Gypsy Smith
South
Mississippi Loyal To War Efforts In Europe
The piece asserts Mississippi is 100 percent American as its families have deep roots within the state. It urges enduring support for wartime actions until victory over Germany and anticipates strong reaction to every war movement until Berlin peace is secured in the final treaty.
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Germany
France
Mississippi
Berlin
No to 21-year governor eligibility amendment in Mississippi
The Yazoo County News argues against a proposed constitutional change allowing 21 year olds to run for governor. It condemns the move as unpatriotic and unnecessary, urging voters to reject it in the November election and to condemn any candidate backing the amendment as a slacker dodging military duty.
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Mississippi
Yazoo County
Appointment of Lafayette County U S Boys Working Reserve Director
John A. Donaldson is appointed county director of the U S Boys Working Reserve by the government. He may enroll boys aged sixteen to twenty and mobilize any number for two weeks of next summer training under government direction. J. T. Calhoun, Federal State Director, B. W. R.
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John A. Donaldson
U. S
U. S. Boys Working Reserve
U. S. Boys’ Working Reserve
J. T. Calhoun
Purify Liver and Bowels with Herbaline Remedy
Advertisement urging readers to cleanse the liver stomach and bowels as season brings illness. Recommends HERBINE as the right remedy and notes price at 60 cents with local sale by sellers.
Ole Miss becomes regular Army camp post
The university becomes an Army post as Uncle Sam takes command, converting Gordon Hall into Gordon Barracks and arranging cot bunks, daily inspections, and rigid training. Officers and non commissioned officers arrive, uniforms and rifles expected, hours aligned to Army standards, with Company 1 through 4 organized under Lieutenant commanders and cadet leadership.
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Ole Miss
Uncle Sam
Camp Pike
United States
Gordon Hall
Gordon Barracks
United States Army
F. P. Smith
Fort
A. & M. College
Jeffery
Proctor D. Houston
W. C. Swan
Fort Sheridan
Sgt
Clark
W. Diane Lester
H. K. Mahon
Bugler
Paul Rogers
Amis
Coker
Hewes
Maddox
Wills
Edwin Neilson
Bassinger
Pigford
Lake
Simrall
Holladay
Mattox
Powell
McKnight
Geisenberger
Futroye
Rivers
Carney
Reedy
National Guard
Camp Jackson
University
S. H. Glass
Naval Medical
Glass i
I. A. Dobson
J. T. Patton
C. R. Moser
H. R. Farmer
R. M. Rowan
L. G. Wilkerson
J. Douglass
A. H. Little
T. D. Rivers
D. Y. Wilson
R. H. Creekmore
Rufus Creekmore
Water Valley
Marion Institute
Creekmore
Camp Sheridan
Rufus
Cowling
H. L. Rush
G Co. M. A
Rush
College of Medicine
Durfe Therrel Golden
D. L. Ross
Dailey
Mathers
Ogden
Beck
Strange
Wigginton
Vermifuge advertised to remove worms from child
An advertisement touts creaming vermifuge for children to rid them of worms. It claims GE removes parasites and improves vital organs, promising a healthy condition. Sold by A H Kendel at 30 cents per bottle.
115 Style Singer machine displayed at market window
A market window showcase features the 115 Style Singer machine described as a peach. An accompanying ad promotes 666 cures and antiseptic BROZONE with multiple price points and sales by A. H. Kendel for emergency use.
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Southwest Corner Square
Notice of Trustee Sale in Oxford Mississippi
Trustee G W Brooks will sell for cash at the Lafayette County Courthouse in Oxford Mississippi the trustee sale of L G Driver and Ella Driver land to satisfy a past due debt to G H Murray & Sons. The property includes the SW quarter of Section Fourteen Township 7 Range one and the south part of the NE quarter of Section Fourteen Township 7 Range one totaling 53.18 acres. Sale set for Monday November 25 1918 within legal hours.
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L. G. Driver
Ella Driver
G. H. Murray & Sons
Lafayette
Oxford
Miss
Mississippi
S. W
Teite
Sons
Non-Resident Divorce Suit Filed in Lafayets County Court
Susie Wilkins of Whitehaven is summoned to appear in the Chancery Court at Oxford Mississippi on the fourth Monday in November 1918 to answer the divorce bill filed by Willie Wilkins. The document is dated September 28 1918 and signed by Clerk W M Woodward with solicitor Lee M. R. assisting.
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Williemans
S. Susie Wilkins
Susie Wilkins
Whitehaven
Ennesses
Chancery Court
Lafayets
County
Mississippi
Oxford
Willie Wilkins
W. M. Woodward
Char
Louis Stephens
Lee M. R
Non-Resident Notice From Court Proceedings
A non-resident notice announces that the defendant must answer or demur in the Mississippi court by the fourth Monday of November. The document is dated October 2 1918 and signed by W M Woodward, clerk, with attorney John Falkner Jr. as solicitor.
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W. M. Woodward
John Falkner, Jr
E ‘Nant
Public Bridge Bids Sought in Lafayette County Mississippi
The Board of Supervisors of Lafayette County announces sealed bids will be received until noon on November 1918 for building four bridges in the county. Projects include a 32 foot bridge on Oxford road near Van Robert's place, a 160 foot bridge at the Tallahatchie River mouth on Beat 2, a 100 foot bridge on Clear Creek Beat 8, and a 64 foot bridge on Bacon Road District. Bidders must post bonds totaling the bid amount. The board reserves right to reject all bids. Oxford Mississippi. October 15, 1918. W. M. Woodward, Clerk. Louis Stephens, D.C.E.
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Mississippi
Lafayette
Novem Ltd
Oxford and
Rocky
Oxford
van Robert’s Place
Tipe
Tallahatchie River
Bacon Road
Bacon
Board of Maren
T Board
Mississi P
Non-Resident Notice For Estate Clerk Seeks Claims
A damaged notice references Nettie Pegues with an unclear posting and Falkner Jr as clerk in a probate or civil matter dated October 8 10 17 with unknown office. The fragmentary text indicates a legal notice requiring actions from non residents or claimants within a specified period.
Petition for Pardon for Andrew John in Lafayette County
Petition urges a pardon for Andrew John convicted in September 1917 for obtaining property under false pretenses. It claims Johnson benefited little, the property went to another, and that Johnson has already paid for the crime. Filed by J. G. T. Tarver and others with dates Oct 10 17 24 31.
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Bos
Andrew John
Lafayette County
Snd
State Tentiary
Case
Johnson
Old Johnson
J. G. T. Tarver
Othe
Taxpayers urged to pay 1918 taxes by December 15
Notice to taxpayers informs that tax books for 1918 taxes are received and slightly larger than last year. All taxes must be paid by December 15 except the $3.00 tax already paid by that date. payment before the rush is encouraged. Sheriff Sneed signs the notice dated October 24.
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M. Sneed
Feed B Thomas Hog Powder Notice
For sale at Carter's Drug Store. Directions emphasize mixing with feed and moistening with water to create a crumbly dose for each hog. Guarantee money back if not satisfied. Includes references to illness and malaria or colds.
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Thomas
Carter
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