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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1912
Page
4
A fragmented price ledger lists sugar and rice, Libbys milk and canned goods, various meats and Jello, staples like Crisco lard and syrups, Monarch and Rose Brand vegetables and fruits, flour and coffee, soaps and detergents, and cleaning powders with scattered weights and prices. It reflects a midcentury local marketplace with assorted household staples and brand names.
Mrs R H Scruges visits Brandon relatives and Miss May Lacey visits Meridian. Prominent Confederate memorial unveiling attendees include Mrs S L Rose and Miss Mary Harrison. The Thursday Club meets at 3 with Mrs A A Edwards hosting. A reception for Friday is planned at Mrs M B McGhee’s home from 4 to 6. Girls and Women’s Club reading room opened with publications and a song service planned Sunday afternoon at 3.
Obituary for Mrs. Dede Gregg Duckworth of Slate Springs and Soso who died April 2 after childbirth. Left husband Lester Duckworth and a baby girl, with grieving parents and relatives. The community mourns a devout Christian wife and mother.
Yesterday evening at the bride's parents home Mr and Mrs 13 Corbett of 1620 Second Avenue Miss Zella Margueritte Corbett wed Mr Walter T Nereis Rev Father Thornton Dosle of Vicksburg performed the ceremony. Many friends and relatives attended including Miss Estelle Heissenfratsz Kate Jackson Jessie Bridges Irina Lewis Mrs Hanley and others from Meridian Halliesburg Whistler and more. The bride received numerous costly wedding gifts and the event drew a large turnout of family and local guests.
Exclusive Millinery offers a sale of all trimmed hats at wholesale cost to clear recent stock. Brand new stock from the established business promises affordable Easter headwear in current styles and shapes. Limited time and quantities. purchase before the offer ends.
Weather forecast for Mississippi indicates unsettled conditions with possible showers in the southern portion tonight or Wednesday. Warmer temperatures expected tonight. Local mentions include N. M. Gudabac of McLain and J. E B. Davis of Hattiesburg visiting, plus notes on County Supervisor actions to rebuild a damaged bridge near Esabuchie with concrete piers and new bidding rules.
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