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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
2
Wallace Drug Co offers free full size packages of Digestit to test at home. The remedy claims to digest food quickly, relieve indigestion and dyspepsia, and tone digestive organs without habit forming drugs. Immediate relief is promised after two to three tablets taken after meals.
Meats M Jones, George Bacon, Frank Galboun and Pat James depart Mendax for French Lick Springs. Miss Pearl Denham of Jackson guests with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Denham. Miss Wadge Mahon leaves Town after weeks with Mrs FG Wisner. Miss Mexey and Mr Agles Lee of Ellsville dine with Mr and Mrs C T Ferrill. Mr and Mrs Melvin and Mrs Tiltonson of Duluth visit with Mr and Mrs Howes of Florida. Miss Bessie Self hosts her Sunday school class at home. Progress Club plans a business meeting with president Mrs R B Tatham to elect next year’s officers.
Dennis Jonson, already under a suspended S400 sentence, was brought before Judge Johnson after an old charge tied to illegal liquor sale or distribution resurfaced. The court revived the suspended term due to prior concealment and violation, and an appeal was filed.
The Daily Argus reports it now reaches more homes in Laurel than any other newspaper combined, highlighting its growing circulation and prominence in the city.
The Weather Washington reports a warmer trend for Mississippi with possible local showers Saturday night and Sunday. Temperatures rise modestly as winds ease, with the outlook suggesting unsettled skies and light rain chances across the region.
County Attorney Freeman appeared at the justice court of Je M Walters at Marlin’s old field store to prosecute Grady Bridge for cruelty to animals. He secured a conviction with a fine of 2.50 dollars plus costs.
Frank Clark to Nell Ashley and April Hannon Graves to Nell Louise Smith are recorded in this notice. The advertisement promotes groceries from The Cash Grocery with a generic food-energy claim and ordering options.
The article urges comparing electric light with other illuminants noting electricity provides cooler summers and powers appliances like washing and sewing machines. It recommends wiring homes for electricity to increase convenience and property value.
The West Laure Baptist Woman's Missionary Union met at Mrs. Z J Yarbrough s home with twelve members and two visitors Rev RB B Gunter of Lourville Ky and Mrs W oA Skaggs attended Devotions followed first Corinthians chapter thirteen New member Mrs Preres joined The foreign mission offering was completed and home mission subscriptions were taken Next meeting will be April 18 hosted by Miss Mattie Moffette with a program on Christian Stewardship.
An advertisement touts The Cash Grocery Inc offering improved service and goods at lower margins than any local store, inviting customers to switch this month and join a growing list of satisfied patrons.
Bay Springs residents DeWitt Burnett E L Ward and B Cooper appear in Laurel for business while A W Windham T A Collins from Moselle and J L Blackstrom of Louise visit. Gvett doctor A M Foster calls on Laurel. J W Allen from Merchant visits relatives. Superintendent Stringer takes leave for Gulfport teachers meeting. Captain T 4 Hardy of Ellisville attends Kreinf court business.
A town market notes an ample stock of dry cod fish, herring, salmon, sardines, anchovies, and other seafood for the Lenten season. Vendors advertise variety and steady availability throughout the period.
Early warning signs of weak kidneys in children include bed wetting backache and fatigue. Doan's Kidney Pills, touted by Mrs. A. KR. Davis of Ellisville Mississippi, are presented as the remedy with Ward's Pharmacy selling them for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Hillsville Va April 6 Sug Smith recalls two courthouse assassins Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards coming to his cabin Thursday night begging for food but fled without sustenance. Detectives and a posse pursued them through the mountains after they left the area.
The court holds the county has a vested right and a solemn duty to participate in the litigation when sued or when appealing. It may appear as a party on equal footing with other defendants and act to promote the county’s interests, including paying a claim if desired. The futility or amount involved is not before the judge.
The text notes a focus on quality improvements for the Cash Grocery Inc. business. It mentions the grocery sector and a need for substantial quality enhancements to operations and products.
Clayton-Wells Furniture Co announces the purchase of a handsome new hearse and a complete stock of coffins cashets and undertaking supplies. Mr RB Wells longtime Laurel undertaker and embalmer will head the undertaking department ensuring expert service. In our Lasalle Coffee, you get strength and flavor with less and better satisfaction than cheaper coffees.
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