Oxford Eagle Reflects on One Year of Effort and Modernization
The Oxford Eagle thanks its readers in Lafayette county for support during a year of progress. The paper highlights plant upgrades including a Model B Intertype machine, claiming it is unique in Mississippi and positions the Eagle as a modern country printing establishment. The note urges local business owners to use the Eagle for job printing and advertising to sustain its growth. It also contains a testimonial for Doan's Pills.
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Thea
Oxford
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Oxford Eagle
Punt
Cra
Cess
Eagle
Government Crop Report for Mississippi and U S 1916
Summary of state and national crop estimates for 1916 including corn wheat sweet potatoes hay cotton and prices. Data covers forecasts final estimates and prices per unit across state and United States with figures in bushels tons and cents per unit. Notes mention J E Nielsen Co millinery games Friday September 22nd.
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Washington, D
Mississippi
United States
Bureau of Crop Estimates
The
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Seanemmeens
Eae
Sena Se
Ene
Sykes Dy Late Returns Jackson Sept 7 Election Update
From reliable sources the eastern state returns show Jade BE. 0. Syl Jr set to win mayoral court judge by about 200 votes. State executive committee canvass next Tuesday will confirm the near official majority. In Monroe heavy support for Kane contrasts with Knox in 17 counties. Separately Melvin Rice sues A. A. Kincannon and J. C. Kincannon for 5000 damages claiming he was held prisoner in his Memphis office while demanded to retract statements about the defendants.
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Jackson
Mise
Syl, Jr
Kron
Sykes Im
Monroe
Hich
Kane
Chickazac
Pontotoc
Memphis
A. A. Kineannon
J. C. Kineannnon
Melvin Rice
City Board of Education
Ull
Me. Rice
Dr. Kincannon
Mr. Rice
Rice
A. M. Bowen
Munthe
A. A. Kincannon
A. M. Bowes
A.M. Bowen
Sid Bowen
5. L. Cockett
Sykes Nominated by 177 Vote Majority in Storm Session
Jackson Mississippi report says Justice E. O. Sykes was declared the nominee by a majority of 177 votes after a storm session. The selection followed a committee vote amid tense proceedings and a halt on Mary on Tuesday last week.
Oxford Business Men Promote County Campaign
Business and professional men of Oxford toured for a county campaign with enthusiasm and belief in its value. The trips provided diversion and sparked interest, though some questioned the campaign’s ultimate impact and emphasized citizen involvement in welfare matters.
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Oxford
Sisk
Business Men's Club
His Sixteen Years' Suffering Now Ended
A patient reports relief after long illness as pills provided relief and a doctor notes the cessation of sixteen years of suffering. The account mentions feeling able to fly with the others and describes treatment success.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
A historical ad asserts catarrh can only be cured internally not by local applications. It claims Hall's Catarrh Cure affects constitutional s by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The product is described as a genuine, non quack remedy with a blend of ingredients believed to work together.
Mississippi Centennial Exposition work begins with funds eyed
A letter to the Eagle from Hon. H. E. Blake slee confirms actual construction has started on Mississippi’s Centennial Exposition. He notes $375,000 on hand with more to come, Gulfport’s $125,000 land and park funding, and specific appropriation uses handled by the commission.
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H. E. Blakeslee
The
Eagle
Mississippi
Board of Architects
State of
Missis
County of Harrison
G Fport
Min Mthet
Gulfport
Pais
Landoe
Ion
President Wilson Remarks on Suffrage at Atlantic City
President Wilson and his wife attended a convention in Atlantic City and spoke on the suffrage movement. He praised its rapid growth from a handful of activists two generations ago to a nationwide push, arguing liberty and the spirit of America demand women’s enfranchisement and participation in civic life.
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Atlantic City
Epiden Fae
Wilson
Keith Games
America
Classifieds advertise low cost insertions for items and notices
The page lists miscellaneous ads from Oxford and nearby towns including purchases of high value farm stock and dogs, sales of sewing machines and milch cows, rental offers for a 10 room brick home, a used wagon, a Singer oil brand note, and a lost white setter named Sport with a reward. Also mentions forthcoming sales and buy bids at several locations with dates.
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Oxford
Abbeville Road
Porter Hardware Co
W.E. McLarty
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Ease Cold Breathing
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey soothes irritated throats and loosens a tight chest. The advertisement claims relief from stuffed nose coughing and throat soreness, promising easier breathing and a faster end to severe cold symptoms.
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Benge
Dr. Bell
J E Neilson Co Millinery Opening Heading
The J E Neilson Co millinery opening is announced for Friday September 22. The item notes improving health and school reopening at Red Hill, with brief community greetings and best wishes to The Eagle from Sam Brown Eyes.
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Tula
Mornig
Red Hill
Paris
Sam
Unusual Summer Increase Puts Spotlight on Health Tabs
Readers warned of many children active this summer and urged to take precautions. Cathartic tablets are advertised as a wholesome remedy claiming relief for stomach upset and bad breath. Available widely with claims of state rank and union pride.
Bogard Family Relocates to Earle Arkansas
A. R. Bogard and family leave Lafayette county for Earle Arkansas to open a gene supply and grocery business. They have long resided in Oxford area and previously engaged in mercantile ventures in Abbeville. The notice also promotes Slow Liniment as a pain remedy.
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A. R. Bogard
Earle
Ark
Lafayette County
Abbeville
Leber
Oxford
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P. B. Farr
North St
Foster Milburn Co
Props
Buffalo
Inly
Adv
J. E. Neilson Co
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Government Crop Report
United
Millimery Gunes
Sykes
Amos
Sykee Wen
Syhi Hamg County
Knox
UBOUT
President Wilson
MUCRS
Ripley
Calhoun Ciy
Pines A
Springs
Pittsboro
Dale Ni Rogers
Seth
F_ S
Avell
Rat
Jack Oe
Good Milch Co
P. P. Neil
Monroe Gotten
Harbert Ave
Meriwher
Singer
J. H. Morris
J. Friedman
J. E. Neilson Cos
Falmer, Russell & Falkner
Attorneys At Law
Union
Bogard
Arkansas
MISS
Meridian
A. H. George
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