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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1916

Page

3

Oxford Eagle Seeks Contributions for Wilson Campaign

National Committee urges readers to donate to Woodrow Wilson's campaign through the Democratic National Committee. Citizens urged to give generously, with receipts issued by Wilber W. Marsh. The article emphasizes funds support for the national campaign and promises prompt acknowledgment.

Oxford Eagic Weetrow Wilson Fom Authercatem Democratic Natiens Committee Eagie Asest Wilber W. Marsh National Committee Democratic Party Fecel Wilson Wisen Oxford Eagle

Fragmentary ad copy on health pills and kidney troubles

The text shows a garbled health advertisement seeking five boxes of aod am pills for widespread aches and kidney concerns. It repeats worried phrases and lists vague symptoms, with no clear product names or verifiable details.

National Forest Roads Get $1,000,000 Federal Funds

The Secretary of Agriculture outlines plans to spend $10,000,000 from the Federal aid road act for construction and maintenance within national forests. A $1,000,000 tentative allotment for the current year is set to Texas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah and Washington, with allocations based on forest area and timber and forage resources. Rules require up to 50 percent state cooperation and outline a three year unexpended balance policy.

Fed Secretary of Agriculture Arkansas California Colorado Idaho Montana Nevada New Mexico Oregon South Dakota Utah Washington Bass United States

State forest road funds apportionment process outlined

The notice explains lump sum apportionments for the current fiscal year and outlines the filing of applications with district foresters in seven forest districts by January 1 for the following July. Applications must justify public need, benefit to communities, location and cost, with October 1, 1916 as a key deadline for district foresters to finalize bases.

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Wheat as a cash crop for Newton County farmers

The Union notes local advice urging farmers to sow wheat soon. It argues wheat yields 15 to 16 bushels per acre with proper fertilization, compares profits to cotton, and cites Kansas as a model where wheat sells at about $1.50 per bushel. It suggests two crops on wheat lands in Newton County.

Union Newton County Peck Koonce Kansas

Sloan's Liniment for Neuralgia Aches

Advertisement notes Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia aches and urges readers to obtain a bottle today at their local store.

Sloan

Crowds Gather as Oxford Speakers Highlight Agricultural Progress

Early Saturday crowds of about two thousand filled the Opera House area for an Oxford gathering. Speakers including C E Sisk and Chas J Haase discussed boll weevil impacts, cooperative farming, and experiments by Agricultural and Mechanic College agents. Demonstrations of Sharples and DeLaval separators followed before AB Nelson of the A and M College spoke on soil improvement.

Opera House Bates Abigan Hs Gente Fell C E. Sisk Oxford Business Men's Club T. H. Sommerville Meera C E. Sisk G. W. Price Oxford Messrs H. M. Cottrell Chas J Haase Agriculturist Bureau of Farm Development Walter J. Bruice Dr. Sommerville Chas. J. Haase Ordina M Cottrell Agriculturat Bureau Farm Development Memphis Porter Hardware Company Sharples Coleman's Cash Grocery DeLaval C W. Spawr Inter Demon AB. N. Nelson A. and M. College Ames Pig Club Gene Sens W. A. Boone Pontotec Mr. Ames Boone O. B. Boome First National Bank de. Thea. H. Somerville Somerville Toole W. 5 Grenada

Old World Farm Tale Turns To Court Adjourne Day

An elderly man aims to herd cattle into a barn as a calf delays entry. A crowd gathers for a morning court adjournment with farm experts speaking. Traveler Joe Bailey visits from California while Rev J R James plans a next Sunday service and a song gathering draws attendees. The tale is staged by the Paramount Program via the Pallas organization.

Stephens Walter Kansas Frank Hill & Tangierly Joe Bailey California J. R James Ilo Tom Everybeety Paramount Pallas Organization

Pull Together For a Growing Town Belief

A Belmont Berni message urges residents to unite for town growth. He calls merchants and citizens partners, warns jealousy harms progress, and stresses supporting capable individuals to advance every citizen.

Belmont Berni

Raymendall’s Greaseless Aquid Eczema Remedy Ad

A historical advertisement touts Raymendall’s Greaseless Aquid Eczema Remedy claiming it cures itching from poison oak ringworm chicken-pox and similar conditions. It notes physicians fail and P R Chilton & Co Bramiett Son sell the remedy with free samples to sufferers.

R. R Chilton & Co Bramiett £ Son

Vivian Martin Arrives for Deep Ground Film Scenes

A motion picture company led by Vivian Martin has arrived at Empire mine in Grass Valley California to film underground scenes at 6000 feet depth. Heavily staged lighting and special effects are planned for Miss Martin's new photoplay The Right Direction during the unprecedented shoot deep beneath the earth.

Vivian Martin Empire Mine Grass Valley California Miss Martin

Unclear Jitney Ad Text With Missing Details

An unreadable note offers a jitney service with pricing and contact hints but many words are garbled. It mentions Foley & Co and a Saturday event but lacks a clear location or full instructions. The readable parts suggest a local ad aiming to attract customers despite poor legibility.

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