Call to Battle for Cotton Growers in Mississippi
The Oxford Eagle reprints a call from Hon. C. L. Barrett of the Farmers Union of America urging every local cotton union in the South to meet in September. They aim to condemn bears and oil interests reducing cotton prices to starvation levels and telegraph results to the National Union at Shawnee, Oklahoma. The action seeks Southern commercial and individual independence.
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C. L. Barrett
Farmers Union of America
Crowers
South
Cotton Belt
National Union
Shawnee
Oklo
Road Association meeting discusses county roads and reforms
The LaFayette Road Improvement Association met Saturday with talks on road work. The committee urged immediate road repairs, criticized contractors for neglecting duties up to 12 months, and proposed straightening and public ownership options. Delegates were named to a statewide conference in Jackson October 25 26 and the group adjourned to meet September 16.
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LaFayette
Gees Reat
LaFayette County
T. Linkens
Coahoma County
Mississippi
Board of Supervisors
Public Radio
L.eccon
M. B
M. P. Bishop
Jackman
W. D. Hedgeston
James Stone
B. T. Marchette
Davidson
H. V. Somerville
W. [. Porter
L. M. Ressell
G. G. Hurst
G W Anderson
P. Bishop
C. C. Stephens
Wilmer Kennedy
J. M Sanders
C. A. McCharen
J.C. Hartsfield
M. D. Wait
J. A. Parks
J. M. Spence
B.C. Harris
R.L. Nicholson
M.C. Butler
R. Eertowan
William Huston
Hussey
Johnson
R. L. Jones
J. W. Slate
W. J. Lovelady
J.C. Treloar
J. D. Jones
J.C. Carothers
W. W. Mathia
F. H. Linder
J. C. Eakridge
H. L. Davis
J. O. Brown
Tom Barry
A. P. Martins
J. P. Sharp
Good Roads Push Faces County Troubles and Hope
The Good Roads Association and the Board of Supervisors debate Mississippi road policy as the paramount issue for May. They urge unity, warn against persecution, and call for collective effort to achieve better roads despite long timelines and costly investment.
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THE
Good Roads Association
Board OF Supervisors
Mississippi
Association
La Fayette-Yalousha Letter Carriers meet in Oxford
The third meeting of the La Fayette Yalousha Letter Carriers Association was held September 4 in the Oxford Public School building with a weekly attendance. Officers T H Brown of Coffeeville and J D Smith led the group. after business they dined at the Commercial Hotel and planned the February 22 gathering in Coffeeville. Members listed include T H Brewer J G Smith G D Collins H H Langham M M Brown J C Goodwin W R Fly J L Edgar I B Moore J W Mathis R E Lee R Graham Etta M L Wilson Sam Lindsey Geo Souter Clifton Harwell Tula T W Black E H Barry H C Wiley L W Wiley A S Huggins.
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LaFayette-Yalousha Letter Carers
Associaton
Oxford
T. H. Brown
Coffeeville
J. D. Smith
Commercial
T. H. Brewer
J. G. Smith
G. D. Collins
H. H. Langham
M. M Brown
J.C. Goodwin
W. R. Fly
J. L. Edgar
Water Valley
I. B. Moore
J. W. Mathis
Taylor
R. E. Lee
R. Graham
Etta
M. L. Wilson
Residents Shift Roles Across Oxford Neighborhoods
Mr. W. D. Bailey moves into the former Mrs. Tanner residence on Third North Street. Mr. John Wolverton relocates to a Leavell home in West Oxford. Mr. Will Rogers moves into the Harris house in East Oxford.
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W. D. Bailey
Third North Street
Tanner
John Wolverton
Leavell
West
Oxford
Will Rogers
Harris
East
Local Aldermen Meeting Sets September 3 1911 Session
Residents and officials prepare for a city council gathering on September 3 1911. The notice mentions a payroll issue and a board of mayors seeking input from taxpayers and other stakeholders.
Resolutions of Respect by County Camp No 752 U C V
Resolutions mourn the deaths of Generals Clement A Evans and George W Gordon blending memorial praise with appeal to uphold Southern virtues. Committee members include R M Leavell J F Dooley G H Evans. Also notes local health and church events among readers.
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Clement A. Evans
George W. Gordon
R. M. Leavell
J. F. Dooley
G. H. Evans
Learn About Your Eyes In Thorough Optical Care
An advertisement emphasizes education in eye health and invites readers to investigate optical services. It promises why wherefore and proof for procedures and offers to assess eye trouble and provide relief through thoroughness and scientific training.
Consultation Free Says Dr Gee at Colonial Hotel
A garbled notice claims no charge for consultation with Dr GC W Gee at the Colonial Hotel on Septrath and 13th and 14th ACREAT APYANTIGOr To Woenive and Maples at 125 S 7th Street Stechen ville Ohio. It mentions relief from a weak bladder backache and Foley's Kid- brand, with a reference to an expressman.
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GC. W. Gee
Colonial Hotel
Septrath
J A Maples
S 7Th Street
Stechenville
Foley
Expressman
Mt Zoo Notes and Local Notices
Harvest weather favors drying fruits and vegetables while horn keepers prepare supplies. Miss Lars Scott visits from Morgan City and Mr J M Hall travels to Memphis and Belén. local calendar lists past week mower and mill matters. Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound and Chamberlains Liniment marketed locally. A H Rendell and Kendel store notes.
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Central
Hewlett Johnson
Lars Scott
Morgan City
V. M. Scott
Ita Bena
J. S. Callaway
Village notes and social items from Delay Gill area
The health of Mrs Hiawkins is improving after illness. Mr Lthomas spent Sunday in transfer. Ivy Letts and Luther Robison have returned home. Burney Robison hosted a pound supper for the young people Saturday night. Willie Williamson visited friends here Saturday and Sunday. Coy Mansel and wife visited Margi Masel on Sunday. Luther Adah and family returned from a Protracted meeting on Cypress. An election for Marshal of Delay Gill is set for Saturday Sept 14 1911 by order of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
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Hiawkins
Severa
Gthe Lhomas
Xfer
Ivy Letts
Luther Robison
Burney Robison
Willie Williamson
Coy Mansel
Margi- Masel
Mradohn Luther Ana
Cypress
Satenfas
Gill
Eb Lynch
Owler
Alfermen
For Sale and Rent Notices including stock and property
For sale or rent details listed by J. W. T. Falkner Sr. at First National Bank. Stock includes two horse mule colts eight months and four and a half months, pair of brood mares eight and nine years old believed in foal. A cottage on Depot Street for rent via R. A. Croton. A farm within one mile of Oxford of 109 acres offered by Mes. B. C. Pee. Also a saddle and harness horse in the county advertised as safe and sound.
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J. W. T. Falkner Sr
First National Bank
SaLkom
Depot Street
R. A. Croton
Oxford
Mes. B. C. Pee
Local names listed in sales and contest notes
A fragment lists beat team names and players including Owens Bonds Beeds Pritchard Coffe Duncan Butler Hale Gordon Slaughter Cruse Sanders Eitebell Goforth Beat 4 and 5 with Brummett Johnson Pope Ganls Crain Mollins Lancaster Rollowel Littletor Walker Cooper West Wom Beat 6 Tramme Jone man Sparks Davin Eskruize and sale details for Keenets resale mention.
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A E. Owens
G. FP. Bonds
J. Beeds
B. Pritchard
Coffee Duncan
M.C. Butler
el Hale
Gordon
J. D. Slaughter
C. W. Cruse
RF. Sanders
J.P. Eitebell
Aaron Goforth
C. T
W. C. Smith
E. L Prazier
M . C. E. Howell
Charles
J. W. Gray
J. H. Palmer
G .C. McElroy
Greer
J. M. Henderson
J W. Mills
C. W. R. Cooper
J. F. Ramzy
J. S Rebies
George Brummett
A. J. Johnson
W. A. Pope
A- K.P. Ganls
J. H. Crain
Franklin
Fox Vines
Sam Littletor
LE. Walker
Cooper
MC. West
W. M. Wom
Tramme
One Man
J. M. Sparks
T. D. Davin
W Eskruize
Dont Overlook This Careful Perusal Wit Proves Value
A compact note extols careful perusal as essential for Oxford readers. It argues that average men doubt new ideas and stresses that Mounts presentations convert skeptics by offering practical value and reference in modern times.
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Oxford
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