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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
4
The remark notes Oxford as a healthier spot on Mississippi soil while contrasting with Jackson which lags by a city block in weed control.
The piece reflects on cotton prices near ten to eleven cents and stresses caution against large war loans while calling for nonentanglement. It notes Mississippi fair advertising funds handled by the Jackson Daily News editor and thanks readers for supportive notices during plant moves in Oxford.
The Maxwell Motor Sales Corporation of Detroit renews its contract with Thos Yates of the city, ensuring another year of Maxwell representation. Assistant Sales Manager C. E. Stebbins signs for the factory as local dealers tout stronger sales, lower prices, and improved models with larger, more powerful cars and enhanced service.
The Mississippi Alabama Fair at Meridian and the State Fair at Jackson announce premiums for dairy butter entries. The Mississippi Alabama Fair stores 340.00 pro rata with 90 points earning a share of 40.00 and each point above 90 adds a share. The State Fair offers 20.00 on the same basis. Dewava Separator Company offers a No 12 375.00 separator as sweepstakes prize for top scoring entry at each fair. For details, contact the secretaries of the respective fairs.
An advertisement urges readers to suspect kidneys in backache and suggests Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy. It cites Mrs. C. W. Russell of Oxford praising relief after using the product and notes the price as 50 cents at dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. endorses the pills.
Falkner Hardware Co. advertises Devoe paint as the best finish built on long experience and steady study. It highlights durability and low annual cost, emphasizing value over per gallon price.
LaFayette County Sunday School Convention will meet at Camp Ground three miles southeast of Oxford on Tuesday October 5 1915. Rev W Fred Long and Mr Chisolm will attend and speak. Morning session starts at 10 oclock with talks by experienced Sunday School teachers. Lunch at 1230. Afternoon session closes the convention. Schools urged to send reports and representatives. Community baskets requested from Oxford and nearby areas. T H Somerville president Mrs Garner Owen secretary.
A sharp quotation attributed to Elbert Hubbard on self contentment and fixed knowledge. It frames ignorance as a mindset built from satisfaction with one's opinions and a lack of curiosity. The line argues not to settle for existing beliefs.
An old testimonial extols Dr. King's New Discovery as the best cough remedy for seasonal colds. The ad notes price points of 50 cents and one dollar and claims long family use without detailing clinical evidence.
Sealed bids to 12 noon October 1916 for earthwork 54000 cubic yards and bridge work on levee crossings in Lafayette County Mississippi. Includes multiple bridges on Yocona Road Districts and additional cross creeks with lengths ranging up to 140 feet. Plans and specs available in the Chancery Clerk's office. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Notice by the Lafayette County Mississippi Board of Supervisors to receive sealed bids by 12 o'clock noon on Tuesday October 5th 1915 for two bridges in Abbeville and one on Ball Creek east of Graham old mill. Bids to follow plans on file in the Chancery Clerk's office. Board may reject any bid. W. M. Woorwars Clerk. G. A. Wooowars D.C.
The Oxford Mississippi City Council orders a special election for October 8 1915 to approve issuing seven thousand dollars in refunding bonds to retire the July 24 1896 issue due January 1 1916. Ballots will read For the issuance of refunding bonds Against the issuance of refunding bonds.
A late 19th or early 20th century city record shows approval by the mayor and council with votes in favor by Avent and Lawshes, no nays, and the measure to take effect from September 6 1315.
A legal notice states that the provision for building or covering with wood within the same is repealed for good and effective immediately. The text indicates statutory changes removing the wood covering requirement.
An ordinance of Oxford Mississippi prohibits building or repairing with any material other than brick concrete stone or metal within three hundred feet of the public square. Wooden structures may be covered with metal. A permit from the city street commissioner is required before any new erection or repair within the same zone.
In Oxford Mississippi the Circuit Clerk's office will host an election on Friday October 8 1915 to ratify an ordinance by Lane Council dated September 6 1915. The vote concerns the amount of bonds maturing in 1916 from a twenty thousand dollar water works bond issue dated July 24 1896. F Webster G F Heard Jr Co H Roach Election Commiss.
Maude Martin, defendant, addressed via Memphis Tenn receives notice to appear in Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday in November 1915 to defend suit brought by Henry Martin. Sept. 5, 1915. Wocowans Chancery Clerk Falkner Russell Falkner Solicitors for Complainant.
The Clerk of the Board orders sealed bids by 12 noon Tuesday Oct 1915 for building the Horns Ferry bridge about 50 feet long on Road link No 68. Plans are on file with the Chancery Clerk. The Board may reject all bids. 6-21.
Visors invites sealed bids until noon Tuesday October 5th 1915 for building a levee across the Yocona River bottom at the Markette crossing on Bond Issue Road. Levee to follow plans on file in the Chancery Clerk’s office. Board may reject all bids and award by public auction. About 34000 cubic yards of dirt.
A local public notice reports that Nong Pfeiffer entered a contract at a public auction, with the event ending in a 46 to 32 outcome. The notice notes the auction location and time.
The clerk orders advertisement of a public tender for building bridges on the foldimg Yooorns Road District area. It lists several bridges with lengths from about 4 to 75 feet across MecGalam Creek and Big Kettle Creek, to be built to specification. Deadline and public auction details follow for bid submission.
The Clerk of the Board orders advertisement for building a bridge at Norm's Mill on the Oxford Road in Beat 4. The bridge length is about long and to be built per specifications on file. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids at public auction.
One slightly used passenger car in perfect condition for quick sale at Yates Demonstration ginc. Mrs Lorre P. can be seen there. Lost a round ring of jet and diamonds with a cluster of diamonds. Return to this official for reward. Notice to all persons hunting, fishing or
For Rent. Three nice rooms housekeeping, on Sos apply to Mrs. W. E. R. We, the undersigned, now on, enforce the hogs running at large Su 3 : c.F
The speaker announces a new tailoring service operating upstairs in Oxford rooms offering all kinds of tailor cleaning and pressing work. Pal 44-7. J-L.
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