Oxford Eagle Consolidated History and Advertising Rates
The Oxford Eagle chronicles its consolidation with The Independent dated July 1 1918 and outlines advertising and obituary rates. It lists foreign advertising representation and pricing for subscriptions and notices, including one cent per word for notices paid in advance and display rates per inch for ads.
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Oxford Eagle
Independent
Lafayette
Oxford
American
U. S
End of the world fears fade as the world keeps moving
The article argues that widespread end time beliefs persist yet the world continues its course. It recalls past prophecies and asserts human progress, notably women’s equality, and notes a Washington conference on arms reduction as the world advances toward possible better days even amid uncertainty.
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Kings
Knights of Old
Washington
Prickly Ash Bitters Advertised for Digestive Help
Heartburn after a hearty meal signals weakness in the digestive organs. Prickly Ash Bitters claims to strengthen and tone the stomach and purify the bowels. Presented as a remedy used by men. Price listed at 1.25 dollars per bottle. RR Chilton & Co.
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Chilton & Co
Unfit Officers Should Be Dismissed For Abuse Of Power
A speaker criticizes law officers who curse arrestees and misuse authority. Such corrupt officials, he argues, are unfit for any duty and should be removed by counties or municipalities. He urges citizens to reflect on policing behavior and the drift toward abuse.
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the Law
County Board of Supervisors urged to reinstate county agent
A Lafayette County letter urges the Board to reverse its last session action removing the county agent and to oppose hiring a $100 per month shipping agent. The Farm Bureau is praised for saving farmers money and supporting local merchants. The writers urge a petition or election to reflect voters wishes and warn against harming the Farm Bureau program.
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Board of Supervisors
Lafayette
South
Lafayette County Board of Supervisors
Lafayette County
J’arm Bureau
Turner
Farm Bureau
Oxford
Glass in the Roads Fines Warn Off Kickers
A town warnsers about fines from five to one hundred dollars for throwing glass or bottles in streets and roads. If a windshield breaks the owner pays, and all throwers are liable for twice the damage. Those with no money may labor off fines at the streets or county farm. Officers are on the lookout for violators amid a modern marriage note.
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Heaven
Hell
Special Election for Cypress Separate Road District Bonds
Notice sets October 8 1921 as the date to submit to Lafayette County Mississippi voters the question of bonding Cypress Separate Road District for 4000 to build and maintain highways. The district’s boundaries and prior actions are described with references to petitions and the 1914 road law. the board seeks a fresh vote since no bonds were sold after a year. Mitchell A M Hall and others certify the record.
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Cypress Separate Road
Sanders
Board of Supervisors
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Cypress
Cypress Road
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R. R. Chilton & CO
D.T, Mitchell
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J. H. Morris
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