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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19

products of the farm or buying neces-
sary articles for the farm and home.
1t simply means that the bureau as an
organization, as general rule, is not
engaging in buying and selling act
ivities, but is fostering commodity
organizations or branches to look Sf-
ter this work However, it is OF
course understood that the bureau is
behind the entire work"
T. M. Patterson, field agent in
marketing and extension specialist in
Mississippi has prepared timely cir
cular to all county agents, giving
helpful marketing suggestions fo1
sheep raisers. The most important
point, after preparing the fleece, is to
properly and adequately grade it, to
meet marketing requirements. AS to
this Mr.. Patterson says:
"Grading Wool for Cooperative
Shipment: No definite standard rules
and grades can be given out to cover
the whole state because the character
of the wool and difference in grade
should be adopted. Some sections
ship out only one grade of wool ano
therefore need no system of gradin"
In many localities it is thought advis'
able to have two grades of clear
grease wool. The best wool wou'c
include the 3.8 blood or better; the
second would include the Ia BLOOD
wools. The bury wool should he
classed according to how burrv. Three
grades of burrv wool have been founc
practicable: Slioht burrv, medium
bury and hard bury. Anproximatt
net prices from II cents for cleal
grease wool; Is cents for No c'ea'
grease, down to from 6 to 9 cents fol
hard bury.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19
RAILROADS CANNOT
OPERATE AT A LOSS
Private Ownership Must Cease if Ex-
penses are to Overcome Revenues

Washington, May 16.-Private own
ership of railroads in the United
States cannot continue if railroad op-
Grating costs, when fair return on cap
ital is considered, continue to exceed
revenues, Daniel Willard, president of
the Baltimore and Ohio, testified to-
day before a Senate investigating
committee.
At the same time, Mr.. Willard said,
the railroad situation insofar as de-
preston and the lack of earnings is
concerned, differed "only in degree"
from that now being encountered in
other industries. General economic
difficulties and the difficulties encount-
cred in Federal wartime operation of
the carriers, he said, were largely res
ponsible for present difficulties, and he
expressed confidence that private man
agement would justify itself financial
ly and work out under present law and
government policy.
Chairman Cummins, of the Senate
committee, had previously expressed
the opinion that the railroads cannot
last" if the 1920 returnes are to con-
tinue, an opinion agreed to Julius
Kruttschnitt, chairman of the South
ern Pacific board, the first witness
heard. The latter was temporarily
excused while Mr.. Willard, whose
testimony was left unfinished at the
days adjournment, took the stand.
The Baltimore and Ohio chief, al
though remarking upon the unfavor-
able returns from present railroad
operation, said the government policy
of insuring a 5 1-2 per cent return had
given investors confidence in the
ultimate outcome of operations. He
vigorously defended the increased
freight rates, now in effect, citing
statistice on comparative costs of
moving wheat from Argentina and
Kansas to New York.
Federal operation had resulted in
turning back 40 per cent of the freight
rolling stock in bad order, he said, due
to under-maintenance orders which
were necessitated during the war but
continued thereafter.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19
COLEMAN HAMILTON DEAD

Coleman Hamilton, of Memphis, a
nephew of the late J. r. McLarty was
buried at Mt. Zion, Sunday. Dying
of tuberculosis. Coleman was reared
in this community and was a fine
young MAJ.
Mr.. Pat Rankin, of the Hopewell
community, passed away last week
at the advanced age of 80 years. Mr..
Rankin was we'll known in the county
having lived here all of his life.
Masdames Baker and Cresswell
were pleasant guests at Fair View,
during the past week.
Miss Carmen Galloway, who has
been absent for ten months teaching
in the mountains of Oklahoma, is at
home to the delight of her host OF
friends.
Mr.. T. J. Smith, of route 5, was in
the city Saturday with a truck load
of fine, we'll headed cabbage. He
stated that he was finding a ready
market for them.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19
EX-SECRETARY
LANE IS DEAD
Strange Message Dictated In
Hospital Shows Present
ment of Death.

Rochester, Mimi, May 49,
The body of Frank X. Lane, for
mer secretary of the interior un-
der the Wilson administration,
who died here today, was taken
to Chicago tonight, accompanied
by George w. Lane, his brother,
Mrs. Frank X. Lane, and Mrs.
Frank X. Lane, Jr. Mr.. Lane
died suddenly following an at
tack of heart disease.
Funeral services will be held
at Chicago, where his body will
be cremated following a private
funeral, one of Mr.. Lanes re-
quests.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19
IMPROVEMENT WORK STARTED
At THE STATE UNIVERSITY
NEW WELL COMPLETED
The new city well has been compile

The new city well has been complet-
ed. The cost, 50 we have been inform
ed, was about $500. This means the
complete equipment as well as sink
ing the hole. The other well which
right along by the side Of the new
well, cost the city about $500, and
the equipment is no better than the
new we'll.
Superintendent Early says that Ok
ford viii not have cause to complain
about shortage of water this sum-
mer. The supply would be adequate
for two cities the size of Oxford, and
the quality of the water is good.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19
TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF
THE UNIVERSITY

Here's to Ele class of '21,
We love each noble gallant son
VINO graduates to-day,
For these are Mississippi's pride,
All other folks must stand aside
And give these full sway.
Well and nobly have they wrought,
A glorious battle have they fought
This victory to win.
God bless these boys with strength
and health,
Enrich their souls with moral wealth,
And keep them free from sin.
Out of this class may come some day,
A Webster or Henry Clay
To lead our grand old state.
So boys be true, stand by the right,
For truth and honor bravely fight,
Your lives will then be great.
Among the thorns, are roses rare,
So the Co-eds too these honors share
With their brothers side by side.
Like roses, may their lives be sweet,
Helping all they chance to meet
For they are our joy and pride.
MRS. l.. NJ. LIPSCOMB,
Oxford, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19
Brick and Material Being Placed By
Car Loads on the Ground at Uni
yersity For New D0rmtOries.

Ground was broken for the new dor
mitory adjoining RiX Hall at the Uni
versity Tuesday. A large force Of
men are at work building tool houses
and making preliminary preparations
for the long programe of improve
ments to be made at this place.
This piece of news will be received
,,lth delight by every one in Oxfaa
and the University, as well as by
hundreds of prospective students in
all parts of the State.
About $750,00000 will be spent this
summer and fall in the buildings and
repairs. This is the first budget of
public funds spent at this place in a
number of years. The institution has
been in adequate to take care of the
applicants for two or three years,
many students being turned away
every year for the lack of adequate
dormitory and class rooms for the
accommodation of the students.
1t is to be hoped that the work will
be pushed as rapidly as possible until
the State University is placed in the
class with other such institutions and
will rank second with none in the
south
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19

NEXT WEEK
Programs Are of the Highest Glass
and the Best Stage Artists Will
Be Here to Entertain.
Next week is chautauqua week in

Next week is chautauqua week in
Oxford.
Chautauqua will start next Wednes-
day afternoon at $3.50, The night
performance will start at s o'clock.
Success in ticket sales is reported to
be the best yet, and the ladies having
the selling of tickets in hand are de-
lightd at tn SPLENDID success they
are meeting with.
The "seven-day-man'', Mr. Tucker,
is on the ground, making all prelimin-
ary arrangements for starting on
schedule time. He, also, is very much
encouraged over the prospect for a
successful Chautauqua in Oxford this
year. Get your tickets and be ready
for the opening number next Wednes-
day afternoon at $3.50.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19
w. NJ. U. RALLEY

A rally of the w. M. U. of Lafayette
County, will meet with the Char Creek
Church the 5th Sunday in May.
Each Church may not receive per-
sonal letter from the Superintendent,
but are earnestly requested to send
Representatives, whether you have
w. M. U. Society or not. The Church
is expecting you to come and a royal
welcome awaits you.
MRS. r. H. McELROY, Supt.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our friends,
churches, school, etc., as well as Dr.
Bramlett and the nurses at his hos
pital for the kindness shown during
the stay of Mrs. S. D. Roam at that
institution, having been operated on
May 6. We highly appreciate the
service and treatment received at the
hands of physicians, nurses, ETC., and
the kindness shown by our numerous
friends.
Mr.. and MRS. S. D. ROAM.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19

Charles r. Taggart, musical humor-
list extraordinary. appearing on the
last night of the coming Redpath
Chautauqua, is a leading entertainer
In the Chautauqua field. He is a
musician, an impersonatOr, an un-
equalled story teller and is widely
known as the "fddling wizard"
The freshest fun, clean and ripping !;
bits Of philosophy with wholesome
good cheer, delightful tales Of romance
and mimicry-all lend life and color
to the Taggart program Of melody.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
COMMENCEMENT CALENDER
Sunday, May 22nd.

Sunday, May 22nd.
100 A. commencement Sermon
Rev. James E. Clarke, of
Nashville, Ie.n,os,c1
500 P. M.-Sermon before Christian
Association, DIR. Clarke.
Monday, May 23rd.
$3.50 P. M.-Class Day Exercises SEN
ior Speakers:
Ivey Edwin PEBBLES
Sidney Bryan Berry
Miss Lois E. Hathorn
Tuesday, May oath.
1000 A. commencement Exer-
cises, Baccalaureate Address
Dr. Nathaniel Butler
of Chicago, Illinois
Awarding of Medals and Prizes
Conferring Diplomas.
The public is most cordially invited
to attend these exercises.
]. N. POWERS, Chancellor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19
RELATION Of
COUNTY AGENT
To BUREAU

Agriculture College, May lit
was only week ago that Director OF
Extension Il. S. Wilson, prepared
comprehensive statement as to the
scope OF te Farm Bureau and the re-
lationship OF the extension service, It's
agents and specialists 20 that grow
ing orga 1ization. Mr. Nilsson IS just
in receipt of communication NOM
DR.. A. c. Truem Director general OF
the States Relations Service setting
forth d Memorandum OF Understand
ing" between the Executive Commit
tee of the American Farm Bureau
Federation and the States Relations
Service. This memorandum is in turn,
being sent to each county extension
agent and specialist in the state, with
an explanatory letter. In the course
of his letter Director Wilson asks each
of his co-workers to study the memor-
andum carefully and supplementing it
with the following comments:
In most respects this understand
ing is clear. However, it may be mis-
understood in a few points: 1t does
not mean that the county agent cannot
assist at all in the organization OF
farm bureaus. | think it is clearly
the duty of the county agent to render
every possible assistance and encour-
agement to the farm bureau in his
county where it is in his judgment
feasible He should attend the meet
ings and cooperate closely with the
people VINO are behind the movement.
In fact, | think it is entirely possible
for the county agent to really guide
and direct the farm bureau, but do so
in an advisory and helpful way and
not assume the responsibility of the
bureaus business.
"There are only a few points that
must be observed by the county agent;
namely, that he must not engage in
work in connection with the farm
bureau that would not be proper and
legitimate for him to do as county
agent of the Government. He must
not personally collect fees and handle
the funds of the farm bureau, nor can
he use the Government frank to tran
sact business for the farm bureau
where such business does not pertain
to the work of the Department for
which he was employed; such as send
ing out bills, advertisements, etc. for
the farm bureau. This is not permis-
sible even though stamp is placed
on the envelope, but such business
should be msiled out on the stationery
and in the envelopes of the farm bur
eau, and by all means, the funds of the
- business should be handled by the
Secretary and Treasurer of the bureau
rather than the county agent"
"You will note on the first page
under the heading "The Farm Bureau
that it states that it is non-secret
non-partisan, and non-sectarian and
it's policy as an organization not to
engage in commercial activities
This does not mean that commodity
organizations fostered by the farm
bureau are not to engage in selling
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19
700 PROHIBITION
AGENTS LAID OFF.

Washington, May 18.-About
700 prohibition enforcement
agents in various parts of the
country have been temporarily
laid off for lack of funds to pay
their salaries, it was announced
today at prohibition enforce
ment headquarters here.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19
j. s. CHEF
JUSTICE DEAD
Death Follows Operation For
Bladder Trouble Performed
Several Days Ago.

Washington sent out the news
this morning of the death OF
Edward Douglas White, chief
Justice of the United States,
which occurred at 2 o'clock this
morning at a hospital here where
he submitted to an operation
last Friday. He was 76 years
old.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank Doctors Eugene
Bramlett and Rowland, and our many
friends for their constant care and
sympathy during the sickness and
death of our darling baby, Edward
Jones.
Mr.. and MRS. oscar GROVE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19

In labor circles, We presume, ds'
cree Of ,li,c,"e would be Fera:ei :. aof
4 -. document.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19

When new gown appeals to a wo-
man it is easy for the saleslady TO
convince her it is bargain
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19

People with swelled heads are rec
ognized by their lack Of sense.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-05-19

And still, a sweet faced girl gen.
orally reminds one of girl with a
sweet face.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-03
OPERATORS ASK HEARING.
New England Phone Employees Petition
for One.

BOSTON. Feb. "a formal request
for a public hearing on the wages, hours
of labor and working conditions of tele-
phone operators employed by the New
England and Providence Telephone and
Telegraph COMPANIES was made yesterday
to William r. Driver. general manager OF
the companies, by representatives of the
New England council of telephone oper-
atorS' unions. The companies last Deem
Der rejected the operators request for a
wage increase.
The purpose of the proposed inquiry.
the letter to Mr.. Driver said, would be to
determine whether wages paid operators
are adequate for maintenance of a proper
standard of living, how they compare with
wages paid in other industries having sim
liar RESPONSIBILITIES. and how they com
pare with the operators wages elsewhere.
Evidence in support of its request for a
wage adjustment would be presented at
the hearing. the councils letter said, 1t
also asserted that the operating forces OF
the companies worked excessive hours.
thus placing a burden on the individual
which was reflected in the service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-03
FORD FINISHES 1884 BEHIND.
Makes Net Gain of Only 3.233 ON New,
berry Recount.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 3-The re-
count of ballots in the Michigan senate
rial election of 1918. finished yesterday
by the senate elections committee. left
Senator Newberry with n plurality of
4.334 over Henry Ford. the final figures
being Ncwberry 217.0S5 and Ford 212.-
751.
Mir. Ford made a net gain of 1888
votes in the recount. but Senator New
berry, original plurality was 1867. The
changes were due to a loss of 1862 votes
by Newberry and an actual gain of 264
by Ford. Technical irregularities. such
as failure of election clerks and judges
to sign ballots were chiefly the cause OF
throwing ballots out.
The committee recount. sought by
Ford. began Jan. t and was a proceed
ing, distinct from fraud charges and
counter charges, stiIl pending before the
committee, and also from criminal pco-
ceedings against Newberry. which are
pending i'm the supreme court.
Senator Spencer. who had charge o.
the recount. reported to the senate late
yesterday hat the pay accountants. whC
went over the ballots, aggregated $1.2J1.
This in addition to expense for gather
ing the ballots in Michigan and trans
porting them here.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-03
First Woman Physician
Born 100 Years Ago Today

NEW YORK. Feb. Sin view of the
in the medical profession and the predic.
ton that the day is not far distant when
women physicians in America will out
number the men. it is interesting to re-
call that today is the centenary of the
birth of the first regularly qualified wo-
man physician in the United States-Dr.
Elizabeth Blackwell, who belonged to Il
family that has become famous for it's
pioneer work i'm various fields of women's
activities.
As the first woman in the United
States to obtain the degree of doctor of
medicine. Elizabeth blackwell claims Il
place in history.
Although born in England. she came
to America with her parents when she
was only II years of age and was entirely
in heart and spirit an American. After
five years spent in New York her father
was unfortunate in business and removed
to Cincinnati. Before he could establish
himself there he died, leaving a wife ana
nine children almost wholly unprovided
for.
Elizabeth. the third daughter, was then
II years old. and she and two of her sis
terS opened a school for girls. For seven
years they made a comfortable home for
their mother and the younger children.
Elizabeth had been teaching for six
years when she began TO think about
preparing herself for the practice of med
icine. She at once began the study of
Greek until She could read it readily she
devoted three hours a day to reviewing
her earlier study of Latin; she already
taught French she took up German for
what the reading of that literature could
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-03
n. Y. CITIES WANT
SAVING
Retention Of Present Law Urged ut
Hearing in Albany-HeaIth Com
missioner Advocates 1t

ALBANY. y. y, Feb. 3.-Insisteut de
mands for the repeal of the present day
light savings law We're met by similar de
mands for its retention, even though it
be curtailcd in its operation from seven
TO five months, when the agriculture COM
mlttees OF the legislature yesterday held a
joint hearing on TWO bills dealing with the
subject. One provides for a bat repeal,
the other is intended to limit the opera
ton of the present law TO five months.
DR.. Royal :. Copeland. commissioner Of
health for New York city. was the princj-
pal speaker in opposition to the repeal. In
his argument, Dr. Copeland declared the
question a public health problem
pointed TO the hundreds of thousands of
cases o. typhus abroad" he asserted.
Various dangers are menacing this cOun-
try reviewed the housing shortage in
New York city and pleaded with the COM
mlttee to retain the present law.
State Commissioner OF Agriculture
George +. HOgue led the advocates for
repeal. The law he said. lis funda-
mentally unsound. unethical and contrary
TO the national law, and il carried to the
courts undoubtedly would be declared I'M
constitutional He was supported by
representatives Of the farm bureaus of
the state, the state Grange, and other
agricultural interests.
Opposed to the bill were representatives
from cities, New York sending a big del
c@gation. Chambers of commerce OF most
OF the ClJltS ana rotary CIubS Oh the
state placed themselves on record as OPP
posed to the repeal but ready to compro-
mise by accepting the Booth bill limit
ing the operation of the law to five
months.
Reciting health conditions in foreign
countries, particularly concerning the
hundreds of thousands of cases of typhus,"
Commissioner Copeland said two cases Of
typhus were found in Brooklyn last Mon
day. Referring to housing conditions he
said that in Brooklyn, four married
couples and a baby were living IN three
rooms.
1T is a crime and a disgrace" he as
serted.
Unless you stop commerce, immigration
and travel You are going to have typhus,
cholera and bubonie plague in this coun-
try" >,
The babies of New York city need all
the fresh ain they can get" he said and
added .
If Won repeal this measure and prevent
the mothers from taking out their babies
in the extra hour of sunshine you Will
raise the infant death rate"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-03
V LET
HER A GET GRAY
Kept Her Locks Youthful, Dark Ii
Glossy With Common Garden
Sage and SULPHUR.

When YOU darken your hair with Sage
Tea and Sulphur. no one can tell, because
it's lone so naturally. so evenly. Prepar-
ing this mixture. though, at home is
musSy and troublesome. At little cost
you can buy at any drug store the ready
tO-use preparation, improved by the addi-
tion of other ingredients called "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound" You just
dampen a sponge or soft brush with it
and draw this through your hair. taking
one small strand at a time. BY morning
all gray hair disappears, and. after anoth-
er application or two your hair becomes
beautifully darkened. glossy and luxuriant.
GRAY. faded hair, though no disgrace.
is Il sign of old age, and as we all desire
a youthful and attractive appearance. get
busy at once with Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Compound and look years younger.
This ready-tO-use preparation is a de-
light.-Adv.