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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1912
Page
4
An advertisement touts home buying dreams with offers of a splendid seven room east front house for 2000 partial payment, a three room large lot home at 900, and a six room house near Wat saumii for 1400. It urges consulting a live real estate agent for more bargains.
An ad-style warning promotes life and health benefits from a company. It outlines policy features such as sickness benefits disability coverage, insanity and partial disability payouts, and temporary cash benefits for injuries with questions about who protects the body.
Mobile visitors Mr W Garnest and Mr Asa Tyler stayed with Dr and Mrs W J Bailey. Miss Mattie Welhorn and Miss Edna Moody enjoyed a weekend with Mrs James Crose in Elieville. Miss Florence Rogers of Indianapolis due today for a visit with Mr and Mrs H N Rogers. Mrs Eugene Turner and daughter returned home to Forest after staying with Mrs Charles Streat. Mrs Julian Bailey of Lawn hosted Dr and Mrs W D Bailey. Bob Dr Julian Bailey to spend four months in Hot Springs. Mrs H B Justice back from a several days in New Orleans. Mrs FY Myers and baby girl of Gulfport visiting sister Mrs P A Rogers. Miss Houston spent weekend in Harvesburg. Peres Scott of Meridian day trip to Laurel. Invitations issued in Laurel for Col Charles Rushing Shannon to Miss Alta Marie Hayme wedding at Church of the Annunciation in Colymius on April 16.
Discussion of adopting a city commission government faces delays as critics warn of vague state law and bond/financing risks. Local attorneys examine legal costs and potential impact on public improvements while supporters point to streamlined leadership.
An event titled Men’s Big Minstrel Show is scheduled in Laurel on April 10. Attendance is encouraged and details are expected to be announced locally.
New company announces diverse offerings including coffins and undertaker supplies. HB Wells, experienced teacher and embalmer, will head the undertaking department and manage personal effects. Contact via phone or mail for prices. referenced as JHE CASH GROCERY Inc.
In Jackson on April 3 the auditor reported a question on a new statute imposing a privilege tax on bottlers of Cocoa-Cola and similar beverages. Attorney General clarifies the tax base will be the actual volume of business, not plant capacity, and notes constitutional safeguards.
The text discusses a February approval and the assessors including typewriting machines in the property assessment of personnel property this year.
Local residents including J Glark, CG BR Witham, AV Kennpeds, and Dd Janes gathered at the Southern hotel and Oak Grove to discuss county matters. Attys E R Pastor and B S McPherson were seen in town on business as a demonstration returned from Sharon.
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