Government to distribute funds across Sixth District
The United States Government will pay 92 290 000 51 to residents of the Sixth Federal District on September 16 from the semi annual interest on Third Liberty Bonds held by residents of Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee. District bond sales total 128 649 450 with most still held by original buyers. Interest reinvestment advice urges buying War Savings Stamps as the rate of four percent compounded quarterly is safe and increases federal aid. War Savings Stamps selling at 4 20 in September can cover two 100 bonds in interest, aiding government loans and debt payouts across districts. War Savings Stamps available in the Sixth District and Treasury Savings Certificates offered at banks and post offices. Costs cited: 100 certificates at 984 and 1 000 denominations at 340.
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United States
Federal District
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisianna
Mississippi
Tennessee
Leasury Department
Silas W. Davis
Sixth District War Savings Organization
Treasury Savings
Davis
Federal Reserve
Will You Be Mine A Moonlit Wedding Note
A lyrical love note expresses deep devotion and plans for marriage. The writer pledges true affection, praising the beloved and suggesting an imminent wedding, saying they will be ready at any time and even by moonlight. The message closes with AMEN.
Wilson Writes About Mexican Border
Lafayette Mississippi September 2 1919 editor Oxford Eagle shares reader letters about U S government Mexico issues. The writer recalls enlisting in 1912 serves near the border and meeting President Caranza and Villa portraying Villa as a small cheerful yet capable leader loved by followers and fighting for his principles.
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Lafayette
Springs
Miss
Oxford Eagle
U. S
Mexico
United States
Caranza
Villa
Recruiting Officer in Oxford to Visit and Enlist
Corporal LD H Cunningham of Greenwood recruiting station arrives in Oxford Sunday and stays until Saturday at 10. He answers questions about army life and emphasizes strong opportunities for all men. Men with prior service can enlist for one year and even travel to France. See him at the Post Office 8 AM to 5 PM, then at the Commercial.
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LD. H. Cunningham
Greenwood
Miss
Oxford
Cunningham
A. E. Fo
France
Army
Quartermaster
Medical Corps
Live Oak Home Demonstration Draws Large Attendance
A protracted meeting at Live Oak drew a large gathering last Monday afternoon. Attendees brought dinner and focused on canning as the main activity after the session.
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Live Oak
Let’s Win State Prizes In Come Out Contest
A terse call invites participation in a state prizes drive with the promise of winning several awards. The message emphasizes public involvement and collective effort to secure victories.
Freezone promises painless corn removal
A Cincinnati inventor’s Freezone claims to lift and remove hard or soft corns instantly after applying a few drops. The ad touts a tiny bottle costing only a few cents at drug stores and promises removal of corns between toes and calluses without soreness or irritation.
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Cincinnati
Reductions in Freight Rates Declared by Shipping Board
New York reports reductions in freight rates from American Atlantic and gulf ports to Montevideo and Buenos Aires. Rates drop from ten to two dollars per ton as announced by the shipping board.
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New York
Culf
Montevideo
Buenos Aires
The
Shipping Board
Washington law to curb rail strikes proposed
Senator Robinson of Arkansas advocated a law to prohibit strikes or lockouts by railroad employees to protect the public from transportation tie ups. The proposal aims to deter work stoppages and ensure continuous rail service nationwide.
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Washington
Robinson
Arkansas
Adventures for the Curious Reader Across Distant Lands
A promotional paragraph invites readers to escape monotony through books. It promises exploration of far places, histories, and hidden secrets, spanning earthly passions to spiritual joys as obtainable through literature.
Canal to Prosperity Exposed in Cattle Dipping Exhibit
A government exhibit at the Mississippi Alabama Fair will display a model cattle dipping vat described as a canal to prosperity. The vat bathes cattle infested with cattle fever ticks and other parasites with a poisonous solution, yielding tickless, healthier livestock and a larger meat supply.
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America
Bureau of Animal Industry
U. S. Department of Agriculture
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Shiloh Club
Memphis
Grenada
Coney
Geo. R. James
Wm. R. Moore Dry Goods Co
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Ohio
al Drugzgist
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Harry M. Bryan
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