Oxford Eagle Classified Rates and Publication Notes
The Oxford Eagle lists subscription costs and advertising rates, noting pricing for display ads, classified ads, and readers, with payments in advance. It sets policies on free copies, credit, and outside U S subscriptions, and mentions coordination with Lafayette County and City of Oxford.
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Postoffice
Old
Miss
Rge W. Price
Ayette County Press
Eagle
Independent
Dial
Lafayette County
City of
Oxford
Erveion
American Press Association
Peesee Oxford Eagle
U. S
Trot Dawes Out Again to Trim the Shipping Board
The piece urges reviving General Dawes to prune the United States Shipping Board, arguing it cost taxpayers and offered little value. It cites a 205 ship sale for 430000 while ships cost about 1 billion, calling for drastic cuts to end the board as a costly luxury. The author praises Dawes for prior savings and predicts further gains with renewed action.
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United States Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Harding
General Dawes
Washington
Dawes
Gen. Dawes
Automobile Taxation Debate Records Hidden Costs
The piece argues that new auto taxes ignore existing charges on car ownership. It notes property taxes, annual licenses, gas taxes, and local fees already burdening the owner. It warns against adding a tax under the guise of federal revenue, citing repairmen and overall consumer costs.
Motorist Plucked Yet Again Says Public Opinion
The article argues car owners face unfair treatment as cars replace horse drawn transport. It warns against motorist taxes and notes drivers pay for injuries when pedestrians are endangered. It contends the law offers little protection unless civil suits are pursued and criticizes public sentiment.
A New Money Crop for the South Sweet Potatoes
The article argues sweet potatoes could become a major Southern money crop with education and a cooperative marketing system. Modern warehouses and organized marketing would stabilize nationwide demand, rivaling California citrus and Oregon apples. Southern farmers are just beginning to see the potential.
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South
California
Oregon
Disarmament aims at submarine and gas warfare outlawing
The Washington conference should end submarine and gas warfare as its top humanitarian aim. Submarines strike in the dark and gas attacks kill civilians, threatening vast depopulation in future wars. Outlaw these weapons to preserve civilization. The piece also urges supporting local home merchants to keep money in the community.
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Washington
Earth
Notice to Landowners of Clear Creek Drainage District Hearing
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors will hear a petition to declare the Clear Creek drainage district a Mississippi 1914 act district. The hearing is at Oxford courthouse on Monday September 5 1921 at 11 A M. Residents may attend to support or resist. This notice is dated August 13 1921 by Clerk W M Woodward.
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Clear Creek
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Board of Supervisors
Miss
Clear Creek Seatuaah
Lafayette County Drainage Board
Board of Suervisors
Court House
Oxford
W. M. Woodward
Four Mile Branch
Migs
Vermin Fuge Advertises White's Cream Vermi fuge
The ad proclaims the greatest enemy of the tape worm is White's Cream Vermi fuge. One or two doses are claimed to do the work. Price is 85 cents. Sold by A. H. Kendal.
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A. H. Kendel
Devoe
U.S
Rabies Prevention and Stray Dogs Advised by Advertiser
The note urges strict stray dog control during summer to prevent rabies. It promotes shooting roaming or suspicious dogs, advises guarding good dogs, and warns against bites to children. Also promotes Liquid Borozone for wounds with prices listed by A. H. Kendel.
The Value of a Smile in Everyday Business
A cheerful face attracts people and better deals. A genuine or even forced smile improves mood, digestion, and welcome for others, warning against the spread of gloom. The Sugar Indicator urges smiling consistently to avoid negativity and to foster positive interactions.
Four Mile Branch drainage district petition to become Mississippi district
The Board of Mississippi supervisors will hear a petition to declare the Four Mile Branch drainage district in Lafayette County a district under the 1914 and 1912 laws. The hearing is set in Oxford on Monday, August 18 through September 1, 1925, with observers invited to attend.
Lafayette County to borrow 10000 for 1921 tax anticipation
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors plans to borrow 10000 for 1921 expenses and issue negotiable notes by September 1921 unless 10 percent of adult taxpayers protest. Notes mature by February 15, 1922 at 6 percent interest, funded by a special levy if approved by voters. August 9, 1921. August 11, 4t.
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Board of Supervisors
Lafayette County
Mississippi
W. M. Woodward
Notice to Contractors for Tula Consolidated School Project
Board of Trustees of the Tula Consolidated School District Lafayette county invites sealed bids for a complete school building in Tula. Bids due noon September 23 1921 to the Superintendent of Education. Bonds or certified checks at least 5 percent required with bid. Trustees may reject any or all bids and readvertise. Witness signatures August 29 1921.
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Tula
Lafayette County
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Automobile Taxation
Sbacee
Porter Hardware Company
Oxford, Miss
H. A. Stacy
Bradyville
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Stacy
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