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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
2
County convict squad led by J W Carter handles thirteen prisoners on the Myrick road east of Laurel. Carter pledges county road improvements with strong public support. Local residents recognize highway needs and pledge cooperation to advance improvements.
A long list of hotel arrivals and residents visiting Laurel is given, naming guests from Mobile New Orleans Meridian and other cities. The item also covers local business, errands, and society notes with multiple names, places, and short updates. The text ends with a few quips about missing words and a humorous remark on reconsideration without changing clothes.
Davidson Company promoter Mr Davidson of That City visits Laurel to promote the new Davidson Dry Goods Company set to open here. Dr Word of Maselie and Henry White of Hisville were among recent visitors. A planing mill by Gilchust Fordneys is operating at high capacity signaling prosperity. A connecting switch now links N O and N E with NX C M C and Crescent Oil via Laurel. Public health urges measles precautions and condemns drunken behavior as risky. Prayer meeting held at Kingston Methodist church each Wednesday night. Laurel streets show improvement for winter conditions.
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