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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1919
Page
7
Instructions from the National Crop Improvement Service on setting galvanized steel end and corner posts for fences. It covers hole sizes 1 by 20 inches for end posts and 20 by 20 inches for corner posts, depths of at least three feet, concrete filling, and brace installation with careful alignment and curing before stretching fence wire.
The National Drop Imement Service outlines steps to stretch fence on steel posts. Roll fence ground side down, trim stay wires, fasten end bars, brace with wooden dummy posts, attach stretcher bar and chain, lift fence to distribute, then trim stay wires and wrap ends for neatness.
Two classes of steel posts are outlined, old railroad rail stock and specially composed steel. Tubular posts offer strength from shape, with integrated tongues to prevent loose staples and an ornamental top. Driving results in a funneling base for secure anchorage. re-setting requires dirt removal and reshaping. Posts resist rust via paint, galvanizing, or zinc coating.
A compact examination shows fence length depends on shape not area. Square plots use less fencing than elongated ones. examples include one square acre with 50 rods 10 feet, and varying dimensions yielding 52 to 56 rods. Posts remain one rod apart on hills or level ground.
The National Crop Improvement Service notes fence price depends on wire size. No. 9 gauge is suggested for all line wires, with lighter wires in between and at the top and bottom. Fence should be sold by the pound, not by the rod, to ensure full value.
Mrs. Paul Ramey hosted the Twentieth Century Book Club. Multiple notices report births, moves, teaching posts, and travels of residents including Miss Sallie Belle Duncan, Miss Estelle Knight, Prof. Leland Hume, and Dr. Alfred Hume. The death of an infant belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Harkins is also noted with burial at Yellow Peak cemetery.
Mr Earle Carr and Miss Gladys Lawshee united in marriage Wednesday evening August 27 at 8 30 at the Lawshee home Rev J A Christian officiated. Miss Lawshee, a leading Oxford family member, is well regarded by many friends. Mr Carr, a prominent Water Valley businessman, undertook the ceremony.
The Lafayette County Sunday School Convention will convene at the local school Friday morning at 10 o'clock with Dr. T H Somerville as president. The Presbyterians held a multi day meeting led by Dr Walker of Clarksdale and it ended Sunday night with high praise and broad usefulness. Local residents and visiting relatives from Oxford, Cleveland, Shannon, Water Valley, Tula, and other nearby towns were noted among guests and visitors at various homes during the week.
Commissioners of South Yocona Road District invite sealed bids for maintenance projects on Link No 1 from near G W Knights Home to Gum Bridge 114 miles Link 2 from Keel Old Field to Beat Line of Beat 5 two miles and Link No from Yalobusha County Line along Paris Road to Beat 5 one mile Bids due October 6 1919 at the County Court House sealed before the Chancery Clerk Right to reject all bids and let by outcry reserved Plans and specifications on file with Chancery Clerk September 1 1919 R C Sanders G W Knight Ike Humphries Commissioners
An article from the National Crop Improvement Service advocates all steel fencing for poultry yards. It argues steel posts with tightly stretched long bar wires create a tight, vermin proof barrier, unlike traditional chicken netting which uses hexagon weave and wooden frames. The piece promotes steel fencing as the ideal for a businesslike poultry farm.
The end and corner posts are to your fence what a good foundation is to your house. Galvanized steel posts, properly set in concrete, will last a lifetime.
The Lafayette County Sunday School Association held its 12th Convention in Abbeville. Delegates and friends were welcomed with hospitality and a generous feast. State Secretary Fred W. Long spoke on standards of efficiency prompting review of church school reports.
Delegates discussed rural school problems and Sunday School education led by Dr Milden. Miss May McGuire endorsed social work in Sunday School, Beat conventions urged, at least 35 dollars for State Work. Galloway and Good reported 20 subscriptions to the Sunday School Herald. Upcoming meeting at Camp Ground in August 1920.
For skin eruptions rash chafed skin prickly heat chigger bites and stings of poisonous insects Ballard s Snow Liniment is an effective application. It heals quickly. Three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 per bottle. Sold by A H Kendel Oxford Miss Adv.
A playful local piece imagines a presidential bee event in the city. The mock race promises a free-for-all on modest laps with the bee lagging at the rear.
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