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Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09
Mr. L. B. BEANLAND.
"Old Suits Made New, New Suits
Made, Too" By Popular Oxford
Merchant Tailor and Cleaner.

Plenty of energy and "know how"
can start most any old ball a-rolling
along the Highway of Good Business.
and keep it rolling until it safely
passes thru the gates of the haven
of Success. All the advertising and
energy in the world viii not win sue
cess, If ability in the special
line is lacking. That is the chief
reason that M. L. B. Beanland's
business took on new life and begun to
grow and expand rapidly from the
very moment he took over the estab-
liishment formerly owned by Mr.. A.
]. Wilds- Mr. Beanland infused new
life. unquestiOned ability, and dcterm-
ination to succeed in every depart
ment. and the fruits of his labors
have been spontaneous ana plentiful.
Mr.. Beanland is qualified by techni-
cal training and by years of study
in that g:and old school, experience.
He has been eminently successful
during the few short months he has
been in business and the satisfaction
that goes with every piece of work
he does, coupled with his courteous.
alert and wide awake manner of do
ing things. are chiefly responsible
for the immediate success attained.
Mr.. Beanland carries full assert
ments of the very finest imported
woolens, which, BY the way. are very
hard TO secure, and his lines Of do
mestic woolens represents every popu-
lar texture and pattern for the COM
ing season-for men of all ages. He
guarantees a perfect fit and complete
satisfaction, or he askes no money.
That liberal Offer is sufficient in it.
self to assure the most skeptical of
the quality of Mr.. Beanland's work.
In addition 10 the tailoring depart,
ment, M. Beanland is fully equipped
with all the latest machinery and APP
pliances to do satisfactory cleaning
in his pressing department.
In conjunction with all this the pro-
prietor Of this leading tailoring estab
lishment in the county conducts an
agency for one Of the best laundries
in the South, and he calls for and
delivers all bundles promptly. By
his numerous activities il is seen that
Mr.. Beanland is hustler; determined
to win and to stay on top. He never
relaxes his diligent efforts to please
his patrons and to better his business
wherever possible.
Telephone 2i0, South East corner
of the Square.
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09
GRENADA FORD AGENCY
Mr. w. r. Golladay Manager of Most
Modernly Equipped Service
Station In Oxford.

IL you. Mr.. Reader, have been so
blind that you do not know who is
selling the majority Of automobiles in
this county, just take look about you
any day and count the number of Ford
cars that pass you in the street This
will convince you that the Grenada
Ford Agency is on the job day and
night and sells more cars than all
others combined. The only reason
there are not twice as many Fords
cars in operation over the country is
that the factory cannot deliver the
goods as fast as this agency sells
them. There is long waiting list on
docket now-men anxiously awaiting
the delivery of their Fords; but they
will receive them just as soon as the
local agency secures them from the
factory. This agency has been estab-
lished in Oxford for two years, and it
is housed in the most modern. fire.
proof garage in the state. being con-
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09

structed with concrete walls, floor and
metal roof. Cars left in this garage
are just as safe as IL they were in a
safety deposit vault.
In addition to the sales department,
there is completely equipped repair
room where all engine, magnetic and
other troubles of Ford car can be re-
paired in expert manner and on short
notice. Mr.. w. F. Golladay, manager,
is one of the best posted automobile
men ia the state, SO the writer found,
and he has surrounded himself with
expert mechanics who know every bolt
and screw in a machine by touch. In
this big building, rs by $50 feet, huge
stocks OF auto parts are carried; as
many as fifty TO one hundred of the
same part being maintained in stock
all the time They sell nothing but
the genuine Ford parts and appliances
and they also sell the famous Fisk
tires and tubes, and the Hsssler Shock
Absorbers- Every piece of work en-
trusted to this firm receives the same
minute and painstaking care, and no
job is allowed to leave the house un-
til it has been thoroughly inspected
and tested.
One of the best evidences of the
honest and straight-from-the-sh shoulder
methods of this firm, is the fact that
on the wall in the Office hangs card
with specified rates for all repairing.
That means "One price to everybody"
and not every garage in the country
practices such commendable fairness
Mr.. z. P. Lowe. assistant manager,
and Mr.. Henry Hiler, master
mechanic, are gentlemen imbued with
the spirit Of fairness and thorough
ness, and they are known up ana down
the state rs automobile men Of ster-
ling worth They are all hustlers.
energetic and tireless in their deter
mination TO do the best work in their
line. Mr.. Golladay has won a warm
circle of friends in the auto trace, and
il vested with the full confidence ard
respect Of the entire community. He
is one Of the substantial business men
of Oxford. and he has succeeded to
degree far beyond his fondest hopes
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09
YATES AUTO AND GARAGE CO.
Best Equipped Repair and Supply
Station In Nergh4. Mississippi
Enjoys Fine Business

When your tires are in trouble.
You can't blow en- up like bubbles;
And you feel that you will surely teas
your hair;
Just take a phone and call
The best man Of them all,
And T. H. Yates will chase away all
care.
To every auto tourist that traverses
Mississippi state highways and by
ways the name of Yates is synonym
Gus with the best in auto repair and
supply; and the garage owned by this
prominent Oxford crtizen Is recon-
mended by experienced travellers as
the place for courteous treatment.
highest class work, and most moderate
charges. This Information has been
gathered by the writer, who has criss-
crossed hundreds of Mississippi miles
in the past four months. where
there is so much smoke. there is
bound TO be some fire." and when the
writer had the pleasure Of meeting
Mr. Yates and being shown thru his
big garage and show rooms. he was
fully convinced that all the good
things he had heard Of the man and
his establishment were true
The business has been established
three years. and every year its
volumn Of patronage increases by un-
believable bounds. Mr. Yates is
hustler. and energetic. tireless worker,
and he commands the admiration Of
the entire community. He In
sticker for honesty and for giving
value received. and no job ever leaves
his shop until he has personally in
spected and approved It. He II
agent for the internationally famous
Studebaker cars and. curi0asly en-
ough, his main trouble is not finding
buyers, but in securing the cars; and
he has now q long list Of waiting
patrons who viii receive their cars ss
soon as the factory can turn them out.
Mr.. Yates employs only expert
mechanics; men who have had practi-
cal rs well as theoretical training. No
novice can tinker with any car en-
trusted to Mr.. Yates care. Mr.. Clyde
Huggins is master mechanic. and he
has seen service in the Ford manu-
featuring plants for two yearx. and il
thoroughly ecuipDed with kno~lsdgs
as TO engine and megnetO repairing.
He is competent Of overhxnling and
setting up any make engiheL The
company sells the celebrated Fire
stone. Goodyear. Goodrich and United
States Tires. tubes and accessories.
and the mechanical department can
reclaim almost any old casing thnt the
majority Of owners throw away Oils.
gas. vulcanizers. large stocks Of sup
plies are maintained at all times
Here is the right man in the right
place. with the night goods.
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09
BRAMLETT AND SONS
"In Business for Your Health" Has
Been Motto of Widely Known
Druggists of Twenty Years.

One of the places that citizens in
variably point out tc the visitor is the
Bramlette and Sons Drug Store. which
has been in operation in Oxford for
twenty years. The business was es-
tablished in 1888 by Mr.. A. C. Bram-
lett, and the firm has continued un-
der his name these many years
Not many years ago the burden of
the business shifted to the shoulders
of the pioneers sons, DR.. ]. 3. Dram-
lett and Mr.. J. I. Bramlette, who have
conducted the business along the same
solid. high purposed principles that
characterized the administration of
their father. They enjoy, and have
enjoyed for many years, the patron
age of the best people of this section
with whom the tradition of Bramlett
drugs and Bramlett service is most
tangible inducement to follow in the
footsteps of fathers and mothers to
the door of the leading druggist. I'VE
are in business for your health, the
firms motto, reveals the true inspira-
ton that has guided and nodded the
firms destiny. Mr.. T. E. Avent.
active manager. is one of the most
progressive druggists in the state,
and is carrying on" the business in
strict accord with Bramlett tradition
+ or honesty, straightforwardneSs,
courtesy and service. Mr.. Avent is q
registered pharmacist and takes great
pride in his prescription department.
where only the purest drugs and IN
gradients are compounded. Careful
ness is his watchward. ard the public
has long since learned Of his accurate
ness and trustworthiness.
The store is attractively furnished
throughout and is always stocked with
choice selections of stationery, school
supplies, toilet articles, perfumes,
leather and rubber goods, candy,
drugs and patent medicines. cigars
and tobaccos. The beautiful soft
drink fountain is built of marble and
Mexican Onyx against back bar of
solid mahogany and plate glass mir
rors. The service bar is decorated
with a beautiful cupid holding aloft
clustered incand' scents. which cast =
soft glow over the fount-
All the gentlemen connected with
this drug store are substantial citi-
zens Of the town, and command the
full confidence and respect Of every
body. They are true Mississippi
folk, bearing out all the accredited
love Of country and fellowman; public
spirited and generous and they aie in
the forefront of any movement for The
uplift or betterment Of either city o.
county. May Bramlette and Sons
continue TO be town institution for
many generations TO come. is the
cordial wish of the writer.
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09

Pioneer Jcweler of Oxford Has Besn
Doing Handsome Business for
Twenty Years.

Mr.. p. p. Nell. oxford's pioneer
jeweler. has been successfully engag-
ed in business here FOR twenty years.
and he has earned the reputation as
rhe "only jeweler" in the county. for
in the writer's travels from one town
TO the next his inquireies were always
mel with the same answer, The best
ieweler in Lafayette county, Well.
then you want to see Neill." That's
the story Tat was told over and over
again. So the writer came on 10 Ok
ford and took look az Neili's store
II is a beautiful appointed and
furnished house, thoroughly equipped
for special care being given to optical
patients, and there are large stocks of
the very best jewelry. Diamonds.
watches. clocks, silverware, cut glass.
and glassware and a special repairing
department where expert attention In
given to watch and clock rerAiring.
Mr.. Neill is a registered optician
and is backed up with years of ex-
perience. He has the most modern
and completely outftted optical par
lor in this section and his work is emi-
nently satisfactory. He is not selling
five dollar glasses for one dollar AMI
then leaving town the Hext day. Oh.
no. But he il here TO stay, has been
here for twenty years ana expects MS
customers 10 be repeaters. SO he is
selling five dollar glasses for five dol
lars and one dollar glasses for one
dollar. and giving real worth in
either price. His customers must be
satisfied. or he win accept no pay. His
honest and high toned principles Of
doing business have built for him a
large patronage extending all thru
this and adjoining counties. In other
words, Mr. Neil Is not a medicine
show optician. but an Oxford citizen
whom everybody trusts and esteems
who is here making his livlihood by
serving his fellov-nen in the best way
ne can.
Mr.. Neill is a member Of the Missis-
sippi State Optical Association, and
Continued on Page 6.
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09
THE SIsK-LAwSHEE COMPANY
Every Institution Is the Heightened
shadow of one man"-Eme>son.

Fifteen years ago Mr.. J. l. Sixk
founded the Sisk-Lawshee Company.
dealer in general merchandise, farm
supplies and cotton buyers. The busi-
ness inception was on a much smaller
scale than that represented by the i'm
posing new home into which the firm
has just moved; but the beginning
was based on the most commendable
and high grade principles Of fair deal
ing. and the founder, endowed with
natural ability. energy ana sound
business judgment. soon built the
business TO increased proportions; and
the yearly growth and expansion since
has been steady and material His
son, Mr.. c. Z. Sisk, is now at the head
Of the company. and be il said that
he possesses ali the fine qualities both
as business man and a citizen that
characterized his father. He has been
relentless IN his efforts TO develop the
business systematically and substanti-
ally, and he has determinedly kept
fully abrest Of the times, if not Just
q little ahead. He is wedely known
thru this aud adjoining courties. and
both he and Mr.. j. H. Lawshee, sec
retary-treasurer, are held in highest
esteem by the entire community. Pro-
gressive 10 the highest degree. these
gentlemen have carried on" and sue
ceeded in spite of innumerable OBJ
stacles that beset their path. Mr.
Lawshee is spoken of as one of the
spillars Of the town." and as a public
spirited. broad-minded citizen.
This firm carr1es extensive lines of
dry goods, dress goods, ladies ready
to-wear. shoes and clothing. Such well
known and widely used shoes as the
W. L. Douglas and Robert Johnson
Rand shoes for men and the Every
woman, and White House shoes for
ladies will serve as an index to the
high quality of merchandise handled.
Complete lines of gents furnishings
of the advertised brands of clothing,
shirts. hats. underwear, socks, ties.
collars, gloves and all the necessities
10 a well dressed mans wardrobe.
And with every sale satisfaction is
guaranteed. Tie millinery depart
ment is one of the most complete in
the state, and the wonderful creations
and handsome models Of Milady's
hesddress are perfectly irresistible in
charm Of mode and harmony of ma
terial and excellence of workmanship
Capsble salespeople only are employ
ed and they are all imbued with the
Sisk kLawshee methods, and serve
each customer. big or little. with the
same courteous. understanding eff
eiency. Shoppers feel st home there,
where every effort is made for their
comfort and convience.
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09
PIONEER PHARMACY
X. X. Chiffon and Company Il An In
stitution That Has Grown With
The Town Of Oxford.

The pioneer drug firm of r. R.
Chiffon and Company was only four
years old when the flaming terror Of
sectional strife enveloped this coun-
try, and the many struggles of the
founders to keep body, soul and busi-
ness together during the four frantic
years Of military despoilation; and the
heroic manner with which they en-
countered and conquered SEEMINGLY in
suzmountable obstacles, would fill a
good sized book; but the writer has
only given amount of space. and can
only touch on the leading changes in
the career Of this widely known firm
which was established in 1857 by
MesserS Rollins Reson Chiffon and
Asel Chiffon. s-others. and which has
been the proud heritage Of two genrr-
ations In 1877 when the grim reaper
who asks and gives no quarter cut
down Mr.. r. r. Chiffon in the prime
of life. the business fell TO the shoul-
de- Of his son, Mr.. w. c. Chiffon,
who assumed active charge until 1902.
when the Youngest son, Mr.. Robert
Lee Chiffon. in turn took his position
at the pilot wheel. Mr.. w. c. Chiffon
answered the death angels call in
1916. and only \ few months ago his
son Mn. Thomas Dudley Chiffon.
characteristically in accord with the
Clinton honor, loyalty. bravery and
daring. severed his relations in civil
life and donned a soldiers uniform TO
use his weight in the holocaust of
souls-affire from out Of which Hun bar
barans must come conquered. He is
serving in the medical corps. Pioneer
Calolina- He is missed in the social
Infantry NJ Spartonsburg. South
CalolinA- He is missed in the social
and business life Of Oxford where he
IS universally liked; and the prayers
Of the town earnestly request his safe
return from the deadliest of all wars.
This is the Rexall store, where all
the famous remedies and compounds
manufactured by the Rexall people
are sold And. did you know that
this great corporation always selects
the store with the best record and
patronage TO handle its goods? Well,
that's true. The store is kept spot
lessly clean from cellar 70 garnet. and
the beautiful wall and floor cases
are filed with the most desirable in
toilet articles. perfumes. powders.
stationery. school supplies, leather and
Iu5ber goods, cigars and tobaccos and
hundreds Of articles usually to be
found in only the best city stores
The store has one Of the most beau
tiful soda fountains in this part of the
state. II is built up Of white marble
with Mexican Onyx rail around the
service stand. the service fo1nt is al
so of Mexican onyx; while the rear
bar is surmounted by a huge plate
glass mirror framed in mahogany.
with side display cases of cathedral
glass All drinks served at this foun-
tain are the purest the market affords.
and this whole department is a model
in sanitation Mr. r. L. Chiffon is a
gentleman gifted with inborn courtesy
and a pleasing address. as well as
with thoro knowledge of the business
and many friend-making qualities.
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09

We are glad TO welcome Mr.. and
Mrs Meeks TO our city. They have
rented the Miss Mary Lou Tomlinson
cottage on University Avenue. Mr..
Meeks has accepted a position with
the firm of Robert L. Tomlinson,
Jeweler. as matchmaker, jeweler and
engraver.
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09

Mesdames Cox and Short are on
the siek list this week
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09
p J. WILEY.
Ven - Oxford Merchant Took
Oves I11( = of Former Partner
February.

11er several years pleasant associ-
i n business Mr.. B. ]. Wiley took
tke interest of his former pert
=. Goo, IN February, and immedi-
4ekan putting all his energy and
n the expansion and develop
- the business. He has in
I'D several changes in earh .ie-
IT, al looking toward the ad-
nont 81 the enterprise, and
1e&ically reorganized the whole
! he ground up. Mr.. Wiley is
Nf tAe coCnty's most progressive
E|.l11S md believes in keeping
~ NJ o1reast, If not just little
INES His ideas of bust
u and modern, and he is
has already made great
ID he lines carried, in the
1|eneral atmosphere Of the
carries large lines of dr,
Ing and shoes for every
very family. pants and
ro handled, and these are
ky low margin Of profit
1nJ comprehensive arrest
3 and price of TIE /. nous
hslby and Goodbar shoes
I'D in good run of size
These shoes are among
=, and are money savers
generally, especially dor
vB of conservation, when
us. IS trying TO make a
far as it possibly can.
no imitation, good
lt soles and non-rip
cheapest in the long run.
ey's grocery department
everything desirable for
1h grade brands Of can
ID goods, relishes, fresh
fruits. and produce
I'd cured all tempt the
be purse. Mr.. Wiley af-
market for rIacts ally
farmer has to sell. In
8 this prominent mer-
y maintained a high
ii ness and generosity,
"a to the growers of this
ing counties as a -four
he commands tho res
Pm of all his customers,
hom has the first time
treated in a deal by Mr..
The writer believes in
md of progressiveness;
and determination, and
lzn a very. brilliant future
ndising world
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs- Monroe Meeks leave
Thursday for Oxford, Miss. where
they will make their future home.
Mr.. Meeks having accepted a position
with a jewelry firm of that city. For
the past seven years Mr.. Meeks has
been MATCHMAKER. Jeweler and Optic
metrist for George B. Moore e. Co..
the Main Street jewellers, during
which time he made many friends for
the firm. Mr.. Meeks was also pro-
minent member of the w. o. w. and
talented musician on the band of
that Lodge, where his absence will al
so be felt.-Pine Bluff Commercial.
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09
UTY MAKES FINE
Knowing.

Employees subscribe
rs 10000 for Liberty
Stamps, War Saving
ked Cross and Y. NJ. c.
Powers took an inven-
the Faculty and en-
rsive of the student-body
"a to the various war
the amount of $50. .069.-
eludes Liberty Bonds,
=, War Savings Certi-
Gross, and Y. NJ. C. A.
ntributions-
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09

Miss Ella Wright spent the week
end in New Orleans with relatives and
friends.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-01-25
Marketing Home Canned Goods.

In considering the sale of home
canned goods it is first important
that sufficient be retained in the COM
munity to meet the home demands,
sold direct from one individual to
another, or thru the local retail chan
nels of trade. The local merchants
ought to be supplied with enough of
these goods to meet their demand
thru the entire year. This will save
the expense of shipping out of the
community and then importing, as
is the case with other farm products.
Only after the nome demand has been
supplied would it be wise to market
these products in some other place.
Before a market is found elsewhere,
it is necessary to know how much
there will be for sale.
In order to market econom cally it
is necessary to have all these goods
brought together and shipped out
comparatively to whatever market
can be found. This involves con-
siderable work and presents many
difficulties. On account Of these diff
ficulties and the high transportation
charges, it is best to make every
effort to sell them at home.
People desiring to sell must be
made to understand that all these
goods must be standard, that is, of
the same quality. They must be
properly labeled and have the net
weight of the contents on each can,
and packed in cases which hold two
dozen cans.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-01-25
Feed the Birds.

Feed the birds. Don't forget the
little feathered creatures that charm
you in the springtime and summer.
Don't forget that they are cold and
hungry now and perhaps have wan
dered from the forest to keep from
freezing or starving to death in the
icy or leafiess woods.
Feed the birds Put some crumbs
on your windowsill and you will soon
see the little creatures flock to that
window with bright. hopeful eyes.
Be gentle, kind and friendly to
them. They will become friendly
then with you. You will feel repaid
when they come to your window with
song in the spring.
Feed the birds. They are all
around you now cold, helpless and
starving. Brush place for them on
your porch where you can keep them
supplied with crumbs or grain.
Did you ever realize how lonesome
the world would be without birds?
Did you ever stop to think of what
great mid they are to the country?
Feed tLe birds.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-01-25
Early Hatched Pullets Lay Early.

Now that the rs cents dozen
price for fresh eggs has been realized
those who Matched their chicks early
see the benefits of so doing.
In order to get December eggs
with the heavier breeds-as Ply
mouth Rocks, Rhode Island Reds and
Wyandottes, it is necessary to sci
eggs in February, so the chicks hatch
in early March; while for Leghorns
the Matching date should be not later
than April Is.
When setting eggs early do not
give the hen more than eleven, or al
most thirteen eggs, as she cannot
cover a greater number, and if Q
small hen even fewer eggs will hatch
more chicks. as 1t is impossible fol
the hen to keep the eggs sufficiently
warm to hatch even tho she is able
to cover more.
An old feed-sack doubled up and
put in the bottom of the nest, with
an abundant supply of soft straw
over it, will aid greatly in early
Matching.
Hens should be busted, before set.
ting, with sodium fiuriod, even in
cold weather. Lice-free chicks al.
ways grow better.