02 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
1
Parents shown interest wanes on opening day and in daily vocations. The piece urges renewed support for children and urges those without children to encourage neighbors' kids and shed the grouchy rut for their welfare.
A fragment records a bale of new cotton from Oxford raised by Mose McCuen and sold by Brenner & Co. Graded School opens September 13 and the Grammar School meets on Thursday the 10th for an event involving Joan C. Jonson and the Supt.
A fragmented item notes a peculiar setting for a cigar shop scene with stray phrases about price, an experienced mount man, daily lying, and a popular resort. The readable text is sparse and ambiguous, offering no clear event or names.
Notable improvements are being made at the First National Bank, one of Oxford's substantial banking institutions with an extensive patronage. The bank features heavy masonry and has no glass windows as part of the renovation.
A fragment discusses evaluating paint by the pint and gallon, comparing Devoe with inferior brands, and estimating total cost for an average job using painter wages. It notes Devoe costs less than inferior paint and mentions Deere Falkner Hardware Co selling the brand. Also a classified line advertises a used Burroughs adding machine for cash.
The Lafayette County Press merges with the Oxford Eagle effective in 1915. Subscribers owed on both papers must settle by November 15, after which subscriptions are billed in advance. The Eagle catalog aims for improved business, urging readers to support the home town paper to boost Lafayette County’s development.
German headquarters claim August losses of 2000 officers and 260839 men while 2300 cannons and 500 machine guns were seized. Troops near Grodno reach fortress outer defenses. Russian resistance in Eastern Galicia claimed overcome and Austro German advance resumed. Welsh miners accept coal strike settlement. French troops again press Germans in Kameruns.
Automobile owners urged to visit Yates Auto Company for free diagnostic checks. Three mechanics promise prompt repairs for any make and a full stock of accessories, tires, tubes, spark plugs, and lubricants. Vulcanizing punctured tubes to “new” condition and high grade gasoline emphasized. Call 19 for assistance. Thomas Yates.
Community theater tease promotes a Thursday night performance titled Who Pays with emphasis on the stage event and local attendance.
A card from L L Ropuck thanks Lafayette County residents for primary support in the race for Chan cery Clerk. He notes 25 votes carried into the second ace and that hundreds offer to help in four years, expressing gratitude and readiness for a future campaign.
The Woodmen of the World open dispensation closes in Oxford on September 10. Join now to secure a policy in this strong fraternal insurance at low entrance fees. Organizer G. F. D. Neikirk and Dr Linder’s office in Oxford, Mississippi, handle enrollment.
Local report summarizes Frank Hamilton a 40 year old resident of 214 South Eleventh street who sought care at a dispensary complaining of deep despair after alleged faithfulness betrayals at Oxford Medical College. He was sent to City Hospital and asked notification of Leo B. Mihan of The Evening Bulletin. The clipping notes attempts to identify Hamilton and solicits information for future Eagle articles.
Lafayette County Agricultural High School schedules its opening picnic on College Hill next Tuesday to mark the start of the annual session. The school reports 58 boarders in the first session at 36 per month and 82 in the second. Prof Bush expects average board costs under 6 per month.
The Lafayette Springs road district approved a bond issue by nine votes in a August 25 election. With 15 percent turnout, four opposed and five supported. Supervisors will authorize issuance and advertise bonds at their next meeting, likely Monday, with work to follow after bond sale and preliminaries.
Mr. Jack Jones was thrown from his horse Monday near Burgess. He died Tuesday afternoon about 1 o'clock from fatal injuries. He leaves a wife and six children. friends extend sympathy to the family.
An unclear open letter describes a contest between Thor and Vorgent over a Maxwear jet. It mentions Prof J. iH. Derr robes then references public access and a crowd. The text references Oxfam and a group offering items, with a scene where people remove belts and refuel, ending with a glide and coast.
An advertisement notes a guardee remedy for eczema and related skin and scalp conditions sold by Kendel's Drug Store. The product, 59 words priced at $1.00, targets eczema, tetter, salt rheum, and similar afflictions.
An old advertisement touts Kendels Drug Store offering Kendel's Liver Opener and Kendels Bitter Apple Tonic. It promotes pure fresh drugs and urges readers to visit two doors east of Tate's store and notes kinship with W. 10. W. Organizer.
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