LaFayette County Fair Horse Department Awards
The LaFayette County Fair horse division lists premiums in cash for Best saddle horse Best brood mare with colt and best riding horse among others. Awards include $25 for top horses, $5 to many winners, with listings of judges and participating bidders like Davidson Wardlaw and the Merchants & Farmers Bank among numerous named contributors. The Cotton Department and general farm product prizes follow with cash sums and notable sponsors such as The First National Bank and Porters Sisk Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
C.D. Bennett
Davidson & Wardlaw
T. J. Iishing
E. J. E. Hargis
Davis, Mize & Co
Cach Jewelery
Bee A Frat
Merchante & Farmers
Bes
HT Smith
Fit National Bank
Eof Srcotul
Air Cresett Shoes
Nanocal Bank
Tabie
Robison
Boowtech Drag Co
Dante Foa
K Cros
Lanier & Ses
Slouch
Sint. Lawehes CO
Ceez Cleb
T. Smith
Amy Facet
Amy Facet In the Omaatr
Cors Ulsb
Vet Ain & Patterser
Morain & Pattersos
S. Jobscoc
Parior Lanrs
Palkmer Hardware Co
Cmeh
Wilmer
Li Tormips
Beerel
S W. Mose
Stret
Brennes & McCasres
Patr
Dan Wiles Reioed
C. Efose
William Sineeterrs
Skines Johnson
M. P. Bishop
Cami
J. Priedmen
Matthews
Kenise
R. Bowles
Bow
Geriteche Har
SEY Ag
Khele Island
T. W. Yates
Bess Aooe
China
Saccson
J R Crow
Temple Athe Eess
Sandie & Son
J. B. B. Loomer
Falkner
Andrews
Dr. C
EeBoens rest_ Neill & Denewn
Fagie Taoist Sala
de F i. Farr
Alos
Jack Frost
Wright
A. B. Cole
United Fire- Giies
Mecca
Tate Pest
Rowland Drug Co
Partrilice
Sewlant Pteher
Porter-Smex Hed Co
Deestro
T. W. Feces
Porter-Sisk Dw Co
Bogard & Harkins
Gay
Taree
Zagie
Zome & Farm
Norcas
Porter-Lisz
J. F. Matthe
J. R White
JC. Crovem
E_ E. Temple
G. W. Buffaloe, Jr
United Fireside
America
Masses & McElrasey
Koley &Soners
D. M. Ricobrough
Rear
Ediscripto the Press
County Prosecution Office Vote on November Ballot
Voters decide if the county prosecuting attorney office will exist or be abolished. No candidates appear on the ticket and the office would cease January 1, 1913 if abolished. Citizens urged to vote and monitor costs to taxpayers.
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Atorney
Grand Jury Urges County Road Contract Reform in Mississippi
The LaFayette County Grand Jury urges the Board of Supervisors to overhaul road work contracts and adopt a system ensuring value for public funds. They call for contractor accountability, bonds, bonded supervision per beat, limiting contract scope, and immediate repair of worst road sections and bridges under strict enforcement. W. F. Ivy, Foreman.
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Grand Jury
LaFayette County
Mississippi
Board of Supervisors
Futhermore
Sly
W. F. Ivy
The Price Cutter
A wary man in a past home claimed rock bottom prices by cutting costs to zero stock. Telegrams to Norcott Memphis asked for payment, but the reply demanded upfront bills. With no credit and an empty office he faced a lost reputation and the moral that one cannot produce for less than cost.
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Norcott Memphis
Printer Offers Cheaper Job For Me Than Cost
Reader notes a printer willing to complete a job for less than usual, promising to undercharge the customer while planning to invoice the recipient instead. Caution urged about possible billing underhand.
Wall Street Whales Threaten Southern Economy
A rural essay likens wealth concentration to whales devouring smaller fish in a Southern lake. It argues Wall Street financiers threaten farmers, merchants, and laborers as bonds and notes flow to New York, draining local wealth and power. The piece calls for political action and voter engagement to rebalance control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southland
Wall Street
Jus Smith
Notice of Sale in Oxford and LaParette region lands
Public auction at 3pm by the court in Oxford Mississippi. Bidder pays cash for described real estate in LaParette area. Property is in the Quarters of Section 34, eighty acres, North Half of Exot Half of Southeast Quarter.
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Ox‘ort
la Payette Cotes
Ilam
LaParette
Mizzishall Oriheas
Tam the mother of eighteen children praises Chamberlain's Tablets
J Martie of Roore Mill Virginia writes that Tam suffered stomach trouble for five years and could not eat a biscuit without pain. After taking three bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets she is now well and weighs 168 pounds. She can eat anything and feels better than in years. Local Boone Mill area residents can verify.
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Tam
J Martie
Roore Mill
Chamberlain
Boone Mill
Bitters and Remedies Promised to Cure Coughs and Ailments
A fragmented ad-style passage touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Electric Bitters, claiming cures for coughs rheumatism liver troubles and stomach ailments. It markets tablets and salve from A H Rendel's and promotes Bucklen's Arnica and King’s New Discovery with testimonials and pricing.
County election notices reveal cleanup for upcoming voting
OCR text shows a county level public notice seeking candidates and outlining election procedures. It mentions offices such as county commissioner and probate roles, with schedule hints and references to local officials and parcels. The passage is fragmented but centers on election administration and candidate qualification.
Words From Home and Local Merit Claims
An Oxford resident asserts a strong proof of merit for a team’s endorsement. The line cites reliance on experience and endorsements as a measure of merit, though the legibility is compromised with OCR errors in the source.
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Oxford
Eidzey
Orford
Zemo Skin Remedy Advertises Quick Heal
An old advertisement promotes Zemo by Rose Medicine Co for eczema pimples chafing rheum and skin irritations. It claims instant relief and a guaranteed cure. Sold locally with a money back guarantee.
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Rose Medicine Co
Lexan
Ail
Beck Soldat Adei
Deng Store
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LaFayette County Fair
Tesday
Fime
Horse Department
John R. Harkins
Sask
Lewshee Co
Catmienios A Co
Oxford Chi Mill Co
Corn Department
Pair
J. H. Lewis
Porter-Sick Hardware Co
Aren
The
Fair Association
Falkner Hardware Co
Iiesehan
D Bennett
Bishop
Teesday
Oxford Pa
County Prosecuting Attorney
Willbere
Sears
Bao
Hej
Peepee
Nid Sinwr
Congress
Legisiscures
Jima Taylor
Alge
Faust Kixe Thiz
Neofe
Fsa
Memey
Sney Dale Ogpf
Merpais Ass Brether Neve
Loreene
New York
Mary
Sarah E. Dencan
Chamberain
Charles GB. Allan
Bievtric Bitte
Sommi
Welf
A. H Rendel
Bocee
A. H Reniel
Sciencs
A. H. Kendel’s
Croice
Waterss
Ceeall
Teele
Ata
Torks
Torres
Focale Braft Denier
B. B. Russell
Gerstle Medicine ,Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Petty Oliver-Finnie CO
Memphis
Texx
C. Hi. Roach & CO
Undertakers
UMC
Broadway
Cty
Zemo
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