Jury Draws and Political Ads Highlight Oxford News
The Oxford Eagle lists Democratic nominees Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall for national tickets and Hubert D. Stephens for Congress. It also details juror panels for Lafayette County Circuit Court with multiple beats and dozens of summoned names, including Beat No. 1 and Beat No. 2 and many local residents.
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Bce
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Hubert D. Stephens
Let Us Build Good Roads Says A Farm
A Farm argues that purchasing a traction engine for about 2500 could enable gravel roads at roughly 5000 per mile, cheaper than mule haulage. The writer urges thorough county investigation, warns against costly sand beds and washed-away dirt, and advocates permanent roads with concrete bridges shared by counties. He suggests neighboring counties may follow and calls for substantial, lasting roadwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Veterans Reunion Planned at Oxford Camp Ground
Lafayette County Veterans schedule a two day reunion at the Oxford Camp Ground on September 25 and 26. Members of Camp No 752 UCV discuss committee assignments and invite all veterans and families to attend with prominent speakers to be announced.
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Lafayette County
Oxford
Ol. J. L Shinault
G. i. Evans
W. S. Wooten
J.H. Graham
J. A. Butler
G. W. West
J. A. Meek
J. W. Pal- Mertree
Robert McCain
J. M. Black
A. M. McLarty
J. R. McLarty
W. M. Goodwin
W. W McLarty
J. W.W. Ward
KK. B Robison
R. L. Stephens
F. A. McClelen
J. F. Dooley
W. W. Vinson
J. M. Leverke
H. C. Tyre
G. W. Hill
B.T. Black
J. H Wiley
G. F. Heard
W. H. H. Royals
J. N. Ewuga
L. W. Wells
J. H. Welch
J. ©. Gates
J. A. Puiler
G. W. Anderson
J. L. Shinault
W. R. Sloan
J. W Palmertree
J H. Welch
L. W. Metts
Court House
LaFayete County
J. L. Sarwavner
G. H. Evans
Back to the Farm: Urges Return to Countryside Living
A statewide editorial argues that urban life is costly and corrupting for children, urging families to move back to farms. It calls for business leaders to invest in rural education, homes, and churches to establish strong local communities within five to ten years.
Publicity for unpaid debts sparks debate on credit honesty
An editorial argues airing unpaid accounts on a county billboard could shame debtors and restore trust in business. It warns sharks inflating credit harm honest workers and urges public awareness to curb rising defaults and extend credit responsibly.
Promises to Pay Prompt Calls for Honest Debts and Clean Enterprises
The writer warns that continual promises to pay would drive an exodus and leave only a bare quorum. The call urges publicity, insists debts be paid, and demands illegitimate enterprises be shut down.
Questionable Legislator Benefiting the Poor Man
The author argues Congress and state legislatures pass laws for the poor and farmers while citing cases like the county attorney office and 6 percent tax exemptions. He suggests rich interests profit from tax laws and note that voters must act in future elections to challenge these measures. He calls for political action next November.
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Congress
Noel
Vardaman
United States Senate
Varlaman
Runn
A Night of Rant on Legislation and Election Thought
The writer laments crowd politics and urges voters to analyze propositions themselves. He mocks local “Aleck” gossip, rails against road tax laws as a supposed aid to the poor, and shares a long dream misadventure in Heaven featuring Col John W Parkner and others. The piece ends with an endorsement of Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from a local merchant.
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Hho
Aleck
St. Peter
Oxford
Col
John W. T Parkner
Thas der and
Hehtaing
Bod Aegams
Yorks
Community notes highlight events and deaths in Rainbow
The column records social gatherings at Mr. Spence’s home with dancing and fruit service, a funeral for John Black in Dalton Springs, visits of Dehlice Owens and Gertie Seals, and updates on school relocations to Riverside church. It notes farming activity, a fall injury to Life Johnie Spence, family news, and local chatter including Stomph’s Liver Regals promotion.
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J. M. Spence
Aupper
Spence
Air Dome
John Black
Dalton Springs
John Cox
Collins
Jadze Black
Messrs
Dobeen
Union County
Spence Ig
Rainbow
Community Health and Local Notices in Pumpkin Creek
Health concerns loom as Little Lloyd Gean runs fever and neighbors report visits from Dr Lytes and others. Local residents including Mr H H Purvis and Mrs Carrie Grean are noted hosts and visitors while General health advice from Uncle Ezra and a testimonial for Chamberlain’s tablets appear in this community roundup.
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Pumpkin Creek
Lloyd Gean
Littleton Mullen
Lytes
Tuls
W . Gean
Menkin Avent
LaFayette Springs
H. H. Purvis
R. L. Livingston
W. H. Mullen
Memphis
Walter Hall
Durma
Mrs Duncan Credits Cough Remedy For Son’s Cough
Mrs Sarah L Duncan of Sipton Iowa says her son’s severe cold led to fears of consumption. She bought one bottle of Clain's Cough Remedy which she claims stopped the cough and cured the cold.
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Sarah £. Duncan
Sipton
Clain
Doans Kidney Pills Credited By Oxford Resident
An Oxford, Mississippi resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her symptoms after a friend recommended them. She bought the medicine at Kendel's Drug Store and reports complete improvement, with a family member also benefiting. The ad notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin eruptions and offers the product for 25 cents at Kendel's Drug Store.
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Oxford
HE Ward
Colege Hill
Doan
Kendel
Kog
Duan
Buckien
A. H. Kendel
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