Local and Personal Notes from Laurel Heights and Nearby
United Daughters of the Confederacy to meet Tuesday at 3 at Mrs. O Ferrall s home in Tifthave. Augustine O Kelly returns to Tulane in New Orleans after holidays with parents Mr and Mrs 4 7 Church in Laurel Heights. Henry J Church after two weeks away at Union Trust Co in Joize Rock Ark visits Laurel, leaves for New Orleans. Mrs Wallace Rogers hosts a luncheon with pink roses and lilies of the valley, guests including Mrs Newell Roger and others from Clin ton Iowa. Informal dance at Tullahoma Club drawn small crowd. Local visitors include F Hathorn of Hattiesburg, Hugh McManus of Gulfport, G H Calhoun of Loa in, W W Powell of Hattiesburg, W D Miles of Shubuta, J D Doss of Louisville.
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Agustine O. Kelly
New Orleans
Tulane Universy
Laurel Heights
Henry J. Church
Os City
A. &. Church
Church
Laurel
Juice Rock
Ark
Union Trust Co
Odd Manners and Autocratic Masters in Aged News Voice
A string of anecdotal items contrasts old time manners with modern politeness. Tales recount rowdy schoolhouse pranks at a Ratón master, a seat offering gone wrong in New York, and an Admiral Schley critique of blind obedience. A humorous Molly exchange echoes social mores. The piece shifts to a Wisconsin university project: an experimental cottage to cut housewives’ work, with a kitchenette, reconfigured rooms, and a concrete basement for lab use.
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Englishiman
Beya Ara Pot
Hin
Raton
Barnes’ Pool Bridge
New York
Tam
Society
Molly
Gchley
Washington
Schley
Annapolis
Navy
Black
Department of Home Sconoynica
Abby J. Marlatt
University of Wisconsin
Wooden Indians Go Missing From Chicago Streets
A nostalgic Chicago feature laments the vanishing wooden Indians and braves once seen near cigar stores and taxi stands. It notes damaged pine caricatures in Fifth Avenue tobacconists and the loss of downtown street culture as new realities replace the old era of cigar shop guardians and bootblacks.
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Chicago
Sitting Bull
Hattie Tom
Hollow Horn Bear
Avenua Tobacconet
Whanny
Hssai
Sazel
His Horse Knew the Tricks in Omaha Court
An Omaha man reported a trick horse stolen from a Nebraska farmer, then identified the animal in the street a week later. The horse performed for the court, was returned to the owner, and the offender was jailed after the adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha, Neb
Omaha
Advertising space for sale in Daily Argus rounds
Classified notice offering ad space in the Daily and Weekly Argus for sellers to obtain rates and assistance. Encourages contacting the office and using the advertising staff to craft effective copy for results.
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Jones County
Daily
Weekly
Argus
Laurel weather, fire, and community notices headlined
A stormy week continues with rain and wind shifting from south to northwest, followed by a cold wave. Laurel paths report a major fire at Lee's stable Friday night, likely from a smoker's ember. Local trains run late, tracks deemed unsafe, and civic notes include Y M C A officer elections Wednesday.
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Laurel Streets
Lee
Laurel
Lee Stable
Mississippi Legislation Sparks Farming Interest in Rate Reduction
A discussion notes Mississippi allows a ten percent rate, viewed as beneficial by farmers amid recurring legislative battles over the policy. The farming element favors the reduction as merchants and banks push for quietus. Read the Argus Classified ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imerchanta
Mississippi
Farmers Union Bill Aims to Cut Interest to Eight Percent
Jackson Miss Jan 8 Mr Evans of Leake county introduces in the House a bill favored by the Farmers Union to reduce Mississippi contract rate of interest from ten to eight percent This measure targets relief for debtors and aligns with agrarian concerns raised by the union including lenders and farmers statewide
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Farmers Union
Jackson
Misa
Evans
Leake County
Farmers’ Union
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Han Andy
First National Bank
Laurel, Mississippi
the Palace Grocery
Smith's Palace Market
Surries
Winn Fe
Laurel, Miss
United Daughters of the Confederacy
O’ferrall
Tifthave
Wallace Rogers
Mesdames Newell Roger
Chas
Beers
T. W. Yates
B. Bissell
Humble
Eastman
Silas Gardiner
George Gardiner
Geo. Bacon
Clarke
Smythe
Phil Rogers
ljHeald
Hughes and Beers
Clinton
Iowa
Tullahoma
Mr. F. ©. Hathorn
Hattiesburg
Hugh McManus
Gulfport
G. H. Calhoun
Loain
City
W. W. Powell
W. D. Miles
Shubuta
Southern
J. D. Doss
Louisville
Wallace Drug Company
The
Best Medicines
Weat Side Poultry Farm
Laurel Rt
Care Daily Argus
Algo
S, Purler
Central Ave
Otfer Han
M. C. Bush
Ellisville
Board of Supervisors
Joe T. Mayz
Empity
Elliveille
Daily Argus
Hastman, Gardiner & Co
Effie B
Offies
Rob? L
Bullard
Gavin
Bululard & Gavin Lawyers
Denham Building
Rourer
Ceyw
Mattiesburg, Ata
Misi
LEE Brothers Architects
Edgar G
Harris Attorney
Commercial Avenue
Taylor & Freeman
Laurel - Over Clark Drugstore
Sandersville Bank
Ellisville Opp
Court House
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
W. L. Wilson
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