Trucking Versus Boll Weevil in Newton County
Three years ago the boll weevil devastated cotton, pushing Newton farmers to truck growing. The first year cabbage, beans, potatoes, onions and tomatoes failed to pay. A later year saw poor cabbage markets and many crates unsold. some growers even dumped crops. This year cotton rebounded, proving trucking costly and less profitable than cotton. Farmers are urged to focus on corn and wheat if weevil returns threaten.
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Newton County
Newton
Truck Growers Association
Thought Records as Philosophical Footnotes
A tinfoil philosopher argues that the mind constructs reality through belief and doubt. The piece surveys epistemic traps, cognitive biases, and the limits of perception shaping how individuals interpret history and science.
Think for Yourself and Vote for Conscientious Honesty
An elderly editorial urges individuals to rely on their own conscience rather than follow crowds. It argues that greatness arises from honest convictions and that voting for laws one plans to later nullify shows moral failure. Think for yourself and let others think for themselves.
Editor Opposes Public Hangings In State Policy
The Eagle urges abolition of public executions in Mississippi and favors life imprisonment for capital crimes. The piece cites a recent Oktibaha county hanging as demoralizing and calls for legislative reform in January to end public hangings.
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The
Eagle
Mississippi
Winoa Times
Oktibaha
Oxford Eagle Changes Editor After 35 Years of Service
Mrs. E A Thompson of Oxford sells the Eagle to Mr. George W Price and retires from a thirty five year run as editor and proprietor. Price, from Newton, consolidates with the Lafayette County Press and plans operations in Oxford and Jackson Mississippi.
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Oxford
The
Eagle
Fliza A. Thompson
George W. Price
Fee
Mississppi
Thompson
Missisippi
Price
Lafayette County Press
Lee M. Russell
Mississippi
Teket
Russell
Jackson,Miss
Nusseil
Publishers’ Auxiliary
E. A Thompson
Newton
E. A. Thompson
Oxford Eagle
Times-Picayune
Public Works Notice on Lafayette County levee and bridge project
Legal notice from Lafayette County Mississippi seeking bids for levee work across the Yokna River at the Market Street Farm and for multiple bridges and ridges in Districts 3 and 4. Bids due October 5 at 12 oclock noon. project estimates include 54000 cubic yards of earth and several bridges and culverts.
Moccass? Board of Supervisors Delivers Bridge Plans
The Board of Supervisors of La'apette County announces notices for forthcoming bridge projects including Bel Caeak and Grabets. The assignment covers construction under the county act and is filed with the Chancery Clerk’s office.
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Moccas Hersts Geez
Gert
Board of Supervisors
La‘apette
Aiso
Aiso For the Building of Z Tcaiges| Imsice the Corporation of Abter
Sascp
LCR
Chancery
Clert
Auc Cousty Act
Oxford City Bonds Issuance Ordinance of 1896
City officials authorize sale of seven thousand six hundred dollars bonds to fund public works. The ordinance sets dates for principal and interest payments starting January 1 1897 and 1916, with annual interest at a fixed rate. A municipal election is ordered to approve the bond issuance and financing plan.
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Oxford
Miss
Oxfor Lafayette
Saxd
Ansom Payzsic
Jammary
Ste
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Ty of
Ini
Ant Dee
F. Webster
Jeane CH
Decton
SRE Saly
Bocse
Osferd
Sca
City ordinance passes with mayoral endorsement
In a recorded vote the ordinance received the required ayes from S Adams T W Avent and Lawsbee and will take effect after the sixth day of September with the mayor approving. The document notes the official signature of the mayor and city clerk.
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S. Adams
T.W. Avent
Lawsbee
Oxford Public Square Balding Prohibition Ordinance Enacted
City of Oxford Mississippi passes ordinance No. 21 prohibiting balding or covering with weed within 500 feet of the public square. The measure, certified by Mayor J H Lawrence and the council, becomes effective after due publication.
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Oxford
City of
Mississippi
J. HE Lawsece
Gleri
Oxford Miss Ordinance on Building Projections and Material
The document ordains that guiding and covering of buildings near Oxford Mississippi public square must use fireproof materials. It restricts covered structures or stalls within three hundred feet of the square to metal or other approved materials. It specifies that awnings and coverings for stalls must be fireproof and secured, with penalties and administrative details assigned to the mayor and city clerk.
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Cty of
Oxford
Gtr
le & Forte
Seick
Odal
Oxford Mississippi City Bond Issue and Refunds
A 1915 record notes the Oxford city council approving bond alterations and a large refunding of grounds funds. The document references a Twenty Thousand Dollar Water Works land issue dated July 24, 1896, and lists F Webster G F Beard as signatory.
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Oxford
Cry Council
Mississippi
Thetows of
F. Webster
G F Beard Ie
CH Roach
Meade v Henry Martin defense in Lafayette court
An 1835 civil suit in Lafayette County Louisiana commands the defendant to appear before the chancery court on the fourth Monday in November to answer the suit brought by Henry Martin. The document lists clerk WM Woeceane and solicitors Falever Russel and Seficiters for the plaintiff.
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Inne Lafayette N . No
Meade Marte
Smne Charcery
Advertisement for sealed bids on Horm Ferry bridge project
The clerk is ordered to advertise for sealed bids on Tuesday December 5 1915 for building a bridge across the Tallabatchie river known as the Horm Ferry bridge. The 50 foot span is to be built according to plans and specifications on file in the Chancery Clerk's office. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Tallabatchie River
Horm Ferry
Chancery Clerk’s Office
Saad County
Tesors Advertises Levee Bid Opportunity in October 1905
Tesors orders bid advertising for a levee project along the Yocom River near Manioetin, with construction per plans on file in the Chancery Clerk's office. The Board reserves the right to reject all bids and hold the project at public outcry. The levee area is about 25,000 square yards, more or less.
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Tesors
Qe Wabel
Cutill
Sewing Bridge Construction Notice On Yorors Road
Fragmentary 1915 notice concerns building a sewing bridge on Yorors Road. Text is damaged but indicates a rejection or rejection of bids on the same day and relates to a paving or construction project with standard forms.
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Yorors Road
You Are Even You Do Not Purchase
A compact, period styled note hints at personal choice and consumer behavior, focusing on the stance of an individual who avoids a purchase. The terse wording suggests a local shopper or reader voicing restraint or skepticism about a product or deal.
For Rent Three Rooms Near Sets apoly tm
Mrs W E Rows offers three pleasant rooms for rent with housekeeping included in the Sets area. Quiet surroundings and convenient location. Suitable for single persons or small household.
For Sale 1915 Lost Jewelry Ring Reward
Lost one ring of jet and diamond from Lafayette Spras. Reward offered. Return to office.
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Davidson
Lafayette Spras
Jet
Board Clerk Ordered to Advertise Sealed Bids
The Clerk of this Board is ordered to advertise for sealed bids as required, directing notice for competitive bidding and adherence to procurement rules.
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Lafayette County
Thought Records
Jefferson Davis
Garden of Service
Ripley Sentinel
County of
Lafayette
Nonce
Seard
Sepervisers
Cds
Teesday
Sefello
Markette
Issee
Suc Levee
Marsette Croseng
Yoosta Hiver
Yocona Road
Kettle Creek
Yooora Fund Distro
Lafayette Counfy
Esicp
Glace Creek
Searces
Fecrm
Borgen
Lert
Woeceaen Gerk
Sears of
Supervisors
D.C
Tos Board of Seperviers
Setaght
Gare of
Soard
Oty Coun
ISIS
SS. Asam
Mayor
Lawsese
Clere
Lewsece
Cierk
Mra. W. E. Rows
Muester Spu
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