Lafayette County's Greatest Farmer Visit Prompts Stock Talk
In a Monday afternoon excursion, 19 Oxford businessmen toured C. F. Cain's stock farm 12 miles northwest of Oxford. They viewed Pole Heartford cattle and Noddy stock, heard optimistic plans for cattle hogs and a grain elevator, and urged a shift from cotton to diversified farming with pasture, poultry, and local markets. M. J. Dennison closes urging farmers to act now to reclaim soil and expand beef poultry and dairy ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
C. F. Cain
H. T. Smith
Lex Ramey
C. E. Slough
H. L. Tate
J. H. Lawshee
H. P. Stephens
A. M. Mitchell
B. K. Collins
B. A. Bryant
G. B. Taylor
T. J. Metts
C. E. Sisk
J. E. Barrow
G. W. Price
C. A. McCharen
Cam
Chas. McCharen
Seattle
Lafayette County
West Virginia
Hackers Creek
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
New York
United States
Bermuda
Bermada
M. J. Dennison
Reward for first correct ad count in The Eagle
A newspaper note offers a $1 reward to the first eligible lady in Oxford University or La Fayette County who counts ads in the current Eagle and compares with last week’s issue. She must mail her answer with name and address to G. W. Price, Editor, Oxford Miss, by the stated deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
University
Lafayette County
G. W. Price
Boll weevil brings prosperity to Lafayette county speaks
Speaker from boll weevil struck district extols farming shift from cotton to cattle and other values noting coal and oil beneath. claims Virginia hills lack cotton and Lafayette county must prosper amid pest, calling the boll weevil a blessing in disguise impacting local livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
West Virginia
Lafayette
Lafayette County
Civic Dignitaries Attend Tri-State Fair Trip
Mrs John Logan and three Reynolds gentlemen traveled from Teceday to Memphis for the Tri-State fair this week. Oxford residents joined the College Hill church ladies for last Friday's entertainment, raising a nice sum through their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Logan
Aet
Travis Reynolds
Mr. W. Reynolds
Teceday
Memphis
Oxford
College Hill Church
Rain Graces Afternoon in Forecasted Shower
Thursday reports indicate a welcome rain at 2 p m with steady showers improving dry conditions. The note highlights rainfall timing and relief felt by observers.
Long service and preaching at Mt Zion last Sunday
The community notes multiple visits and travels by local residents including L F Tubbs of Malecus Tennessee visiting his brother, and various social calls across Coffeeville Memphis Water Valley and Decatur GA. Mentions marriage licenses, church services, and a rally day at the Methodist church with a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Zion
L. F. Tubbs
Malecus
Tenn
Board of Supervisors
W. W. Eliott
College Hill
Jimmie Womack
Coffeeville
T. J. Wilson
Frank Heard
Vivian
South Mississippi
C. A. Curtis
Memphis
Hannah
Water Valley
W. L. Smith
C. J. Lawhorn
Dula
Yellow Leaf
C. A. McCharen
H. Hudson
D. E. Gossett
Renna Netten
C. J. Hamilton
Chae Delbridge
Mary Paine Windell
Decatur
Angis Scott College
Cecil Moore
Ken Rev. G Christian
Norfolk
Presbyterian Church
B. Price
Corsicana
Texas
John Phillips
Sumner
Miss
W. W. Phillips
J. W. Bell
Columbia University
New York
Alma Cain
Kosciusko
Jim Oxford
Lafayette Springs
James
Abbeville
Walter J. Bruce
Woodson Ridge
Mack McLarty
Otto Chateney
Schiater
Fountain Calloway
Lizzie Kimmons
Harvey Kimmons
B. Boone
Servie Ee
Lee Baggett
Methodist Church
UNSHAKEN TESTIMONY FOR DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS IN OXFORD
A Oxford resident from South Street testifies of severe back pain and frequent kidney secretions eased by Doan's Kidney Pills from Kendel's Drug Store. A later remark from Mr. Peacock states he has remained free from kidney complaints for over two years after using the product. Sold by all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Props. Buffalo, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Oxford
South St
Doan
Kendel’s
Mr. Peacock
Foster- Milburn Co
Possum and gunshots stir quiet Oxford night
Last night at nine, during the first film, pistol shots near Tools Theatre drew a crowd. George Keys chased a possum blamed for missing fat chickens. Keys fired but the possum escaped unscathed. Mr. F L Tool visited Durant last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre
Tools
Oxford
George Keys
F. L. Tool
Durant
County Paper Urges Continued Support Against Boll Weevil
The Eagle appeals to readers in Oxford and Lafayette County to keep the county paper, arguing it provides vital weekly information to farmers and families. It calls for timely payments to fund anti boll weevil campaigns and promotes diversified crops, dairying, and cooperative action as key responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ous County
Eagle
Oxford
Lafayette County
Chasees Arrive to Take Beils Place at Columbia
Prof and Mrs C H Chase of Columbia University New York arrived to take the place of Prof J W Beil and stay at Mrs Beils home. Mr and Mrs George Knight Mrs E S Lewis and Mrs F L Tool left for Memphis by motor Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra C. H Chase
Columbia University
New York
J. W. Beil
Mra Beil
George Knight
E S. Lewis
F. L. Tool
Memphis
J. A. Swann
Thessa and
William
Chateaqua
Bee Orr
Mr. B. Orr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lafayette Couty
C.F. Cain
the Cattle King of
Fayette County
Fime
Durmont
Teeslay
F. H. Scott
Little Om
Coferville
T. J. Tucker
H & J. Friedman
Breeoer & Co
Coltwell & Friedman
J. N. Powers
University of Mississippi
Orree
Ree Cuanceili
Qsford
Dear Brother
Bruce
Ian
Chance
Opera House
Walter
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