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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
SHOULD NOT PASS.

Senate Bill No. 800, substitute
bill, bearing same number as one
recently de1eated, has now been IN
troduced, which is as bad as the
original in that it carries the same
pernicious class distinction 1t Tor
bids the sale of proprietary medl-
cines within the corporation limits
by anybody but registered pharma-
cists.
Why is it any worse or any great
er sin or more hazardous to- the
public health fer grocer o. general
store to sell a bottle of cough syrup
or a bottle of laxative medicine in
side the corporation limits OF ANY
village or city than it is outside.
For years and years the general
stores and many grocers in the
state of Mississippi have handled a
line Of proprietary medicines. A
grocer's clerk can sell bottle of
ready-to-take medicine with the di-
rections on the label. just as readi-
Iy as can the registered pharmacist.
Why should these people be for
hidden to carry on the business
which they have been conducting
satisfactorily to themselves and to
the public for years, just because a
certain class Of dealers think thew
should have it all. General business
is having hard enough time today
without being heckled and hobbled
by such legislation as this.
Competition has always been the
life of trade and is the one thing
that we need in business today to
help bring down the cost of commo-
dities. Glass legislation of the ma
ture of substitute Senate Bill No.
800 STILES competition, derives the
people of the privilege to buy when
and where they will, confines the
sale of goods to a limited number of
dealers who can easily arrange to
keep up or boost the price as they
will.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
CONVENTION DELEGATES.

In the campaign of 1912, there
was a. movement to have presiden-
tial nominations made by vote at
the primaries. But as people
though it over, this seemed imprac-
ticable. Among the many candi-
dates, no one could get majority.
The nomination would then go to a
minority candidate. The convention
with opportunity, for consultation
among delegates of all sections, and
for balloting to determine which
has the most support, gives more
deliberate choice.
This year public sentiment seems
still more inclined to leave the
choice for presidential candidates
very largely to the conventions. The
majority of the delegates will go I'M
instructed.
Where this is done. it becomes
doubly necessary that careful
though be given to the choice of
such delegates. The very worthiest
citizen may show poor judgment
when he gets to a convention and
vote for some one acceptable to- few.
Candidates for delegates should
state quite clearly what their pre-
ferences are, so that the people will
know what they are voting for. Yet
it is well to give them some free
dom Of action. If it becomes i'm
possible to name the candidate of
their first choice, they must support
the one in the light Of developments
and deliberation proves the most ac-
ceptable.
These delegates should be the
picked men Of the nation, and in
clude its best brains and most ar
dent patriotism. The conventions
should not be made merely of poll
ticians, who usually are too much
guided by more expediency. These
are critical and difficult times. A
man must be found for president
who has constructive ability of a
supreme order, and who can initiate
wise reconstruction legislation and
lead the country safely into the new
era.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
Applied Christianity.

The late Archdeacon Madden Of Liv-
erpool used to relate how on one occa-
sion he separated two women. one q
Roman Catholic and one Protestant.
who were fighting in the street. After.
ward he asked the latter. whom ne
knew, how she, as q processing Chris
tian, could justify her behavior, to
which she replied:
"Well, sir. I was only obeying you.
I have often heard you say Fight the
good flghtr That other woman came
into my house and she saw picture
Of you on the mantlepiece. That's no
priest said she. Nor no parson,
neitherl He's only an old Quack.' Do
You think could stand that. sirf No J
sTouoh not the Lords anofntedP ]
says, and ups with my fists and ] hits
herl''-LDndon Post.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
COULD NOT WALK
UP THE STAIRS
Les Angeles Woman Suffered Six
Years From Rheumatism-Soon
Relieved BY Tanlac.

IT had rheumatism SO bad that
life was simply miserable for me.
but Tanlac entirely overcome my
trouble" said Mrs. Martha Asbach,
Of 2226 1-2 Duane St.. Los Angeles,
Cal.
q For the past six years ! was in
such a wretched condition | can
hardly understand how held out
as long as l did," she continued. II
had rheumatic pains in my knees 50
bad that it was impossible for me
to step up or down the stairs, and
my hands were SO swollen and stiff
it was all l could do to. hold the
broom or dishes. At night / simply
ached all over so bad | could not
sleep, in fact, / suffered all the time
night and day. l became very ner-
VOWS and worried so much over my
condition that l became very de-
spondent.
ri tried all the medicines / could
hear of but none of them did me
any good until I got Tanlac. I was
overjoyed to find that it. more than
met my expectations. All signs of
the rheumatism has left me and I
am back doing my homework for
the first time in several years. My
nerves are as steady as they can be
and | sleep all night long and never
wake up till morning. haven't
felt so fine in years and it certainly
is a pleasure for me to tell every
body about Tanlac."
Tanlac is sold in Oxford by Row.
land Drug Co., and in Abbeville by
]. S. Good. fAdvt.l
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
THE JEFF DAVIS HIGHWAY.

Are the people Of Oxford one bit
interested in thu progress Of Ok
ford or Lafayette county,?
Has old procrastination become
an epidemic. in Oxford and La
fayette County
Has the Board of Supervisors
ever realized that something must
be done if the county ever gets any
where.
The Government viii help US if
we will take the initiative and try
to help ourselves. But the way we
are going we win ret no Govern
ment aid or anything else, and be-
sides. we will lose the JEFF Davis
Highway.
Then it is necessary that the peo-
pie get together Lafayette, Yalo-
busha and Grenada counties and
take some concerted action on be-
half of retaining the jeff Davis
Highway.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
NOTICE.

Whereas, a petitoion signed by
twenty per cent of the qualified cleo
tors of the hereinafter described
lands, has ben filed with the Board
or Supervisors of Lafayette county,
Mississippi, asking that said lands be
added to and embraced in the Cyp-
ress Separate Road District of said
county, and permitted to come under
the provisions of Chapter 176 laws of
1914. Said lands being described as
follows:
he south half of sections %, 26,
27, %, 20, and 80, in township g.,
range 1. west, also the south half
of section Is and rs, in township 8
range 2, west all in Lafayette county,
Mississippi.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby
given that the Board Of Supervisors
of Lafayette county, Mississippi, will
at it's regular April, 1920, meeting,
incorporate and add the above de-
|scribed lands to the Cypress Separate
Road District Of said county, as fully
for all purposes as if said territory
had ben originally embraced therein,
unless petition against same, sign
ed by twenty per cent of Of the quail
fled electors of said lands and the
Cypress Road District, is filed with
said Board Of Supervisors on or be-
fore the first Monday of .pril, 1920.
Given under my hand and official
seal at Oxford, Mississippi, this the
9Th day. Of March, 1920.
W. M. WOODWARD,
Clerk.
By G. A. Woodward, D. C.
March 11-18-24.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
DISTRIBUTING LABOR POWER

While the farmers loudly call for
more help to handle their crops. null
tltaldes of able bodied immigrants
always remain in the great cities.
Many of these immigrants were
peasants in Europe, and would nat
urally go on the land. By some
strange mistake of fate, they herd
in the cities, where there is often
not enough work. There they Gre
ate unhealthy slums.
There ought to be an organized eff
fort to persuade immigrants to go
to the locations where their work is
most needed. If the reason they
stay in the big cities is that they
lack money to pay railroad fare,
it would be worth while to give them
free transportation.
In the country and smaller cities,
they are closer associated with COM
munity life. they help raise more
food, supply labor demands in many
trades. and are a benefit to every
one.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
NOTICE TO MOTOR TRUCK MAN
UFACTURERS.

Notice is hereby given that the
Council of the City Of Oxford, Missis-
sippi, will receive sealed bids up UNI
iii 1900 o'clock Noon, April 8. 1920,
for the purchase Of truck by said
city for the use in the Street Depart
ment.
Quality and price considered, the
manufacturer offering the loves. and
best price and best truck, 81 tablo to
the needs of the city, will s cure { Q
contract.
The Council reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
March 2, 1920.
lstLOUIS STEPHENS, Clerk.
March 4-5t.)
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
NOTICE.

After May /, 1920, the Home
Service O.. .ce of the Red Cross, La
fayette County Chapter, will be
closed. All persons having any
business to be attended to and do
string to have the assistance of the
Red Cross win please call at the of
fee before that date. Special or.
urgent cases which como In after
that date will be handled by Miss
Ella Somerville, the Secretary, if
those needing attention will write or
phone Miss Somerville for an APP
pointment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
G.. II. BOWLES,
A. M. HALL,
T. A. TANKERSLY,
CITATION NOTICE.
State of Mississippi,
No. SOFT.

State of Mississippi,
No. SOFT.
To Florence Brown, whose post
office address is Memphis. Tennessee,
the defendant:
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the chancery court of the county
of Lafayette, in said state, on the
Fourth Monday of May, A. D., 1920,
to defend the suit in said court of l..
M. Brown, wherein you are the de-
PENDANT.
This the LIST day of March. A. D.,
1920. w. NJ. WOODWARD,
MAR 4-3t.) Chancery Clerk.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
No. sos.

The State of Mississippi,
To airline Watson, whose postoffice
address is DeLeon, Texas.
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court Of Lafayette
County, Mississippi. on the 4th Mon
day Of May, 1920, to defend the
suit in said Court Of w. L. Watson
wherein your are defendant.
This March 7th, 1920.
w. M. WOODWARD, Clerk
By G. A. WOODWARD, D. c. ),
C. A. Bratton, Pontotoc, Miss.
Sol. for Complainant. =
&c. Mar. 1926, April ~
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

News print paper is costing US II
cents per pound T. o. b. Memphis.
What is Congress doing? Is it pos
sible that our law makers at Wash
ington are going to sit still and see
the country press put out Of exist
ence by bunch of thieves and rob-
bers? The lawmakers themselves
took long shot at the press of the
country in the enactment of the es-
pionage law. There are many who
would rejoice to see the day when
the press of the country would be
embarrassed with cumbersome
muzzle. But when that day comes
it will be "good bye Freedom" in
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT.
No. 5104.

State of Mississippi.
To Sealey Tyson, whose postoffice
address IL Little Rock, Arkansas,
Defendant:
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the chancery court of the county
Of Lafayette, in said state, on the
Fourth Monday of May, A. d. 1920,
to defend the suit in said court Of
Riley Tyson, wherein you are the
defendant.
This 9th day of March, A. D. 1920.
w. M. Woodward, Chancery Clerk
March 11--3 times.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
Cardinal Gibbons Asks Aid
For Starving Armenians

This Is the
message from
James (Cardi-
n all Gibbons
read at the
big meeting In
Washington In
aid Of tn e
Near East Re-
lief. The ven
cradle primate
Of the Catholic
Oh urch In
America is In
tensely inter-
ested In the
appeal which
tho Noop Ea at
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
Smart KID.

An Irish school inspector was exam
ming a class in geography. He had
propounded question regarding
longitude and received correct an
swer. And now. he said to the same
boy, .'what IL latitude1"
The youngster hesitated q moment
and then with merry twinkle In his
eve he replied. "Please, sir. we have
no latitude. The British government
won't allow us any"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

IF YOUR GARDEN is in need of
pillow phone me and I will come and
work YOUR garden. My work is
done at the right price. Call at the
Eagle Office and make arrange
merlts. Phone 1903 or 347.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
!. Classified !.

STRAYED- $500 REWARD on Sept
Goth, 1919, from my place near
Crowder, Miss, one gray mare mule
weighing about 800 or 1000 pounds,
age about 10 years, about Is hands
high, name and tail. Will pay $50
for any information that will lead
to her recovery.
LOTION GOULD, Crowder, Miss.
This March Is, 1920.--Mar. 1924.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

the great State Teachers Convention
at jackson, from May 6-8.-but
whether or. not they attend the con-
vention-all Teachers should be at
filiated with the State Teachers As
ISOLATION.
Urge them to act in the matter.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

EGGS-For Matching, thoroughbred
Brown Legion eggs, $3.50 for setting
of fifteen. 50 hens layed 600 eggs
during the short month of February.
Apply to e. E. (Ned) Jones, Tula star
route, Oxford, Miss. MAR. 4-4tp.)
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

FOR SALE-Two fine setter pup
piesy 1-2 months old. are retriev-
ing, both males, well grown to age,
one white and black spots other
white and brown, beautiful pair,
lust right for fall hunting.
D. r. JOHNSON,
Postmaster, University, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
A CORRECTION.

Our attention has been called to
the fact that in making mention of
the Republican Meeting" in our
last issue, the heading of the article
in question was somewhat nlislead-
ing. The heading was "Colored Re
publicans Meet" AS there is no
such organization as. the "colored
republicans" the word "colored"
should have been omitted.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

statesmen WANTED-To solicit
orders for lubricating oils, greases
and paints. Salary or commission.
Address The Harvey Oil Co., Cleve-
land, Ohio
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that spe-
cial election will be held in the City
|of Oxford, Mississippi, on the 9Th day
Of April, 1920, for the purpose Of sub
hitting to the qualified electors of
said City, tie question Of the adopt
ion or rejection of an ordinance au-
thorizing the purchase Of Motor
Truck for the use Of said City.
This notice is given by authority of
an order of said Council, adopted at
the regular meeting held on March 2,
G. r. BoWLES,
A. M. HALL,
]. A. TANKERSLY,
Election Commissioners of the City
Of Oxford, Mississippi.
March 4-5t.)
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

FOR SALE-Thorough Bred Rhode
Island Red Eggs at $1.75 per Setting.
MRS. J. S. CALLAWAY, r 1, Ok
ford, Miss. Mar. 11-4t.)
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

FOR SALE-W hite Wyandottes
Eggs. Pen headed by famous Dixie
dotte male bird. Two thirds hatch,
guaranteed. SO per Is eggs. Mrs.
Bryon Ragland, Porterplace. Phone
3412. (Feb. 26-4t \
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

FOR RENTAL apartment, consist
ing of three rooms, kitchenette, and
bath, light and water. Enquire, H.
r. Hunt, phone number 1856. (1t.)
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

FOR SALE-Pure Nancy Hall seed
potatoes at S2.25 per measured
bushel, +. O. b. Grenada. Miss. These
are guaranteed to be pure variety
and nice stock. E. A. Penn & Son,
Grenada, Miss. E. Mar. 25-2t.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

FOR SALE-Single Comb. Rhode
Island Red eggs, won second prize
at State Fair. $500 per setting of
Is. Apply to Mrs. Ethel Baxter
Smith, Como, Route 2, Lafayette
County, Miss.
E. March 24-2t. p.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

FOR SALE-Pure silver laced Wy
andotte eggs, for Matching $1.50 de-
livered at Oxford. sits by Parcel
Post for setting of Is.
MRS. WALTER CROUCH.
Route 1, Oxford, Miss, Phone
1902.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

FOR SALE-Registered Poland
China Boar. Ia months old. Weighs
300 TBS. w r HUNTER,
E. March 26 ZIP.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

FOR SALE-Buick Six, in first
class mechanical order and in good
condition every way. Will sell
cheap on account of leaving the
city. Can be seen at Hiler's Gar
age. Amply to A. M. Foster. Eagle
March 25-2t.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

FOR SALE-86 Acres, Section 33,
Township 8, Range 8, Section 20,
Township 9, Range 8, Cheap for
Cash. If you have land to sell see
me. If you want to buy see me. ]
sell the earth.
J. E. BOUNDS, Eta, Miss.
March 24-3t.p.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25

FOR SALE-Pure bred Duroc Jer,
sey males, SIS each. Leo. F. Cal
loway. 1tp.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ANNOUNCEMENTS.
The Eagle is authorized to announce
the following gentlemen as candidates
for Congress from the Second District
of Mississippi, subject to the action OF
the Democratic Primaries which Will
be held in August, this year:
CHARLES LEE CRUM
of New Albany.
ALBERT C. ANDERSON
of Ripley.
HUGH X. MAHON,
Holly Springs.
B. G. LOWREY.
Blue Mountain. Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-03-25
NOTICE.

No. $3.50
MISS Emma P. Worley. Comp.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-06
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, Our Heavenly Father In His
infinite wisdom and mercy has sum.
moned to higher life our much loved
and respected sister, Annah Billings.
Therefore, be IL
Resolved, That In the death OF Sister
Billings, franklin Grange loses a greatly
valued member, who In the early days OF
our order was one of Its most zsaloua
members, and who ever kept the good OF
our order at heart, even though Ill health
prevented her presence at our meetings
Resolved, That our heartfelt sympa'
thy be extended to the bereaved family
who are called to mourn the loss OF 8
loving, devoted mother.
Resolved, That copy Of these resolu
tions be spread npon our records, ane
sent to the bereaved family, and one sen
to the Oxford Democrat for publication
DANA o. DUDLEY.
MARTHA z. DUDLEY.
FLORA j. COLE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-06
Cultivation or Sod. Mulch.
(H. P. sweetser, Associate Professor Of Hol
culture, U. of NJ

L us
culture, U. of M
Cultivation as q method of handling
soil in an orchard Is understood to con-
sist of early spring plowing, establish
ment of dust-mulch after few weeks
and the maintenance of this dust layer
about the first week In June, at which
time cover crop is planted and allowed
to remain on the ground through the
winter.
Sod-mulch carries with 1t the idea OF
no stirring of the soil, but, as q means of
moisture control, the application of 9
blanket of grass, hay, straw or similar
material, about the base OF the tree and
extending out from the trunk TO- q dis
tance somewhat beyond the length of
the limbs, this mulch to be renewed and
maintained permanently.
The advantages and disadvantages OF
each system may be of value In deter
mining the one which Is best adapted to
the conditions that may exist In your
orchard.
The advantages Of cultivation are, in
brief: 1t increases @ration Of soil; in
creases moisture content through July;
starts growth early In spring; makes 1t
possible to actually control moisture in
fall. The disadvantages are: 1t Is more
expensive; 1t makes the ground soft at
spraying time In some seasons; 1t breaks
roots.
In sod-mulching the advantages are:
Solid ground for spraying; wlndfalls are
not so badly bruised; cheaper on rough
and billy land; prevents washing. 1ts
disadvantages are: Danger Of damage to
trees In case of fire; more danger from
mice; retards growth In spring; difficult
to control moisture; dry seasons in July
moisture lacking; wet season In fall,
moisture excessive.
The best results are obtained 10 most
cases from use OF cultivation although ir
some conditionsit may be possible to uss
the sod.mulch with success. The costs
of the two methods do not differ materi
Tally. -
| One OF the notifications of the cult
walton method is to use clover for
cover crop; plow alternate strips In al
teruate years leaving the clover strip
full season without plowlng, but cuttinl
the clover and allowing 1t to remain ol
the ground. This method IL used b
some orchardists in Nova Scotia Wit
lsuccess. This plan lessons the cost Q
| cultivation materially.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-06
A Medal to Mr.. Swasey.

A unique honor has been paid a vete-
ran of the civil war by the town of An
dover In presenting to Benjamin A.
Swasey, who was member of Company
B, 32d Maine Regiment, medal in honor
of his son, Sergeant Lyman K. Swasey,
who died during the world war.
This is believed to be the first medal
presented by town In such remem
brance. On one side of the medal are
these words: "Presented by the town
of Andover, Me-, L. Swasey, In grateful
recognition of patriotic services In the
World War" On the diverse side of
the medal are the words: "United States
Forces, 1917-1918."
Sergeant Swasey was we'll known in
Oxford County, and Andover, Peru, Dix
field and Canton all claimed him. he
attended the high school for two years
at Andover and was 2 prominent figure
on the base ball and basket ball teams.
he had worked In other towns and gen.
orally had wide acquaintance. He died
at Base Hospital Is of scarlet fever April
s, 1918, about two months before his
goth birthday. He had served as corpo-
raj of the Rife Guard of the 26th Divis.
ion, had been In the front line trenches
twice, been on one 30 mile hike and on
another 80 mile hike, and then his career
was cut short by bis illness and later
death.
Sergt. Swasey will be buried In West
Peru as soon as arrangements can be
made for the removal of the body from
France. His father has signed all the
papers and made provisions for the
stone. He will be buried beside his
mother, who died when be was 12yeart
of age. i.
Sergt. swasey belonged to the ole
Second Maine Regiment, enlisting Ii
Company B Of Rumford, and he saw
service on the Mexican border
1t might. be said in connection with
this that Sir George Perley of Montreal
cousin of the late Sergt. Swasey, wat
one Of the very few American citizsn'
ever knighted by the King. BE was II
charge OF the mobilization of the Cana
dian troops In London.
Benjamin Swasey is now an inmate o.
the Soldiers Home at Togus.