News letter on strike called off reaches Oxford readers
A wire service scoop from the International News Service reached Oxford after 1 PM and hit the streets by 3 15 PM, detailing the strike being called off. The piece marks the paper as the first in 12 hours to publish the development for local readers. The notice also notes railroad stock ownership by small investors across many walks of life. The Eagle announces a new model B Intertype machine installation this week, a first for Mississippi, capable of heavy composition work and inviting visitors to view it.
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Ment
International News Service of
New York
Oxford
Interstate Commerce Commission
Slinvis Central
Atchison
Topeka & Santa Fe
Pennsylvania
The
Eagle
Mississippi
Maxwell Agency Opened in Clarksdale Under Yates
Thomas Yates left Sunday for Clarksdale to instruct and direct the opening of a Maxwell Agency there. His three years with Maxwell Motor Co. prepared him, and the Company chose him to install the new agency. He will work in Clarksdale for several weeks before returning here to his business.
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Thomas Yates
Clarksdale
Maxwell
Maxwell Motor Co
In due time death comes unrid den to us all
The passage reflects on mortality and the idea that some fear or seek to cling to danger or fate rather than accept final end. It notes human reactions to approaching death and the lure of sensational or perilous behavior.
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The sentence presents a contrast among people about happiness misery and preference, noting some are always happy others constitutionally miserable and some struggle to decide what they prefer.
Straddling public questions draws sharp backlash
The saying warns that those who hedge on public issues face backlash from both sides. It emphasizes choosing a side to avoid being harmed by opposing factions.
Sloan's Liniment Advertises Quick Relief for Rheumatism
In the rain days, rheumatism can strike as twinges in joints and exhausted muscles. Sloan's Liniment promises fast relief for bruises strains and sore muscles, advertised as helpful for children too. Get a bottle at your druggist for 25 cents.
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Beco Saing
Sloan
Lafayette county farm notes urge diversified crops and alfalfa
The article argues for adopting King Cotton plans and compares Mississippi and Iowa for dairy and pasture. It urges sowing alfalfa, crimson clover, and winter crops like rye and wheat, advises two acres of alfalfa per owner, five acres of wheat for pasture or flour, and stresses careful dairy and pig farming to create daily income. It cites local contacts and emphasizes timely planting in September and October.
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Facow
Union
Towa
Mississippi
Lowa
Lafayette
Farmers urged to boost Lafayette county agriculture
The Oxford Business Men's Club Publicity Committee urges Lafayette county farmers to raise hogs cows goats poultry and crops with advice on winter pasture sowing turnips and marketing cream. They offer free booklets on dairying hog raising clover poultry and roads and seek names and addresses to distribute information.
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Mile
Lafayette County
Oxford Business Men's Club
Macedonia
Changing Seasons Bring Colds
Seasonal shift brings nasal congestion sore throat and cough alerts. Dr King's New Discovery is touted as cure relief by described reader advert.
Lafay- So Out Peteou Opens Fourth Session
The Lafay- So Out Peteou agricultural high school program opened Tuesday with possibly the largest attendance in its history, signaling strong interest in agricultural education and related careers.
Gulfport Exposition Plans Move Forward At $80 000 Site
Invocation by Rev E 5 Lewis of Oxford precedes talks by Lieut Gov Russell and Dr Calvin S Brown as faculty members pledge a banner year for the school s history. A tract near the eastern port with about eighty acres was chosen for the exposition. Workmen will clear the site and erect buildings. The Centennial opens December 10 1917 and runs four months.
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E. 5. Lewis
Oxford
Russell
Calvin S. Brown
University
Fulfport
Commission
Iow
Gulfport
A Bad Summer for Children Reported
A dubious tonic claim circulates as a remedy for health issues during a bad summer for children. Willie Anderson and the Phillips family tour the delta and visit Uncle Dick Matthis, with Dr. Phillips noting crop success on Cap Matthis’ farm. Local friends congratulate Uncle Dick on State farm results.
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Willie Anderson
W. W. Phillips
Delta
P. E
Uncle Dick) Matthis
Dr. Phillips
Cap. Matthis
Matthis
Uncle Dick
Bay Singer Oil Ad at H. & J. Friedman Store
An advertisement for Bay Singer Oil from J. H. Morris claims it is the best and guaranteed not to gum. The notice lists headquarters at H. & J. Friedman’s store and provides phone number 48.
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J. H. Morris
H. & J. Friedman’s
Kuykewoall Greaseless Liquid Eczema Remedy Ad
An advertisement proclaims Kuykewoall greaseless liquid eczema remedy cures itching skin troubles including poison oak itch ringworm chicken pox and sores resembling cancers. Physicians fail this remedy cures with samples free to sufferers offered by R R Chilton Co and Bramlett Son.
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R. R Chilton & Co
Bramlett & Son
Site For Exposition Purchased And Deeds Closed
A site for the exposition has been purchased and the deeds have been closed. The purchase price and further details were not disclosed in the available text.
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King Cotton
N. Baird
C. T. Ames
Holly Springs
W. L. Smith
A. & M. College
Agricultural High School
Ejaue Pol
W. C. Peeler
Distri
Texas
Memphis
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Southeast
Louisiana
Oklahoma
North Main St
Tenn
State Fair
South
Prince Albert
P. A
Prince Albert Tobacco
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N.C
Thas
Are
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co
N.C
Walter
P Pheer Eogmee
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