Scotsman excused from jury duty by judge in London
In a King’s Bench division hearing Sir George Douglas of Springwood Park Kelso asked to be excused from a special jury service claiming he had not occupied a London residence for a year and a half. Mr Justice Darling joked about Scotsmen returning home. The judge excused him, offering a guinea as an incentive to stay. The note ends with a description of a typewritten letter arriving with gum and stamps as it was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Bench
George Douglas
Springwood Park
Kelso
Ennismora Gardens
Justice Darling
Scotland
Bolland
George
Scot’ Jand
England
Pall Mall Gazette
What Chickens Must Suffer in Tales Told at a Country Inn
A bright woman at a country inn recalls a chicken that would have been glad to die, then traces its journey from owner to frying pan. The piece laments how chickens are killed and profits multiply before reaching the table, noting the paradox of increasing profits reducing value.
Chicago Way on Vending Machine Referrals
A Chicago man recalls that city transit vending machines reimbursed patrons when a cent failed to dispense. He reported a loss to an elevated road ticket agent, who noted his details and later sent a letter apologizing and sending gum to compensate for the malfunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Heroic Dream Predicts Real Rescue by Dorchester Officer
Dorchester Patrolman William Noble dreamed of five fire horses charging Peabody Square and saving five children. He recounted it to a fellow officer then, moments later, two fire horses sped around the corner toward the same group. He sprang into action, grabbed the reins and halted the pair within yards of the children, confirming there were five in the danger zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Noble
Dorchester
Mass
Peabody Square
Ranaway
Noble
Chinese complexions and massage in China
A French writer in La Presse Medicale reports on massage effects in Chinese women. He notes that exquisite complexions arise from expert masseuse techniques rather than enameling. The routine begins with ten minutes of gentle cheek pinching, followed by absorbent cotton lotions, then unguent, and finishes with delicate cheek kneading from nose to ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Presse Medicale
China
The Gloomy Poets Reflect On Melancholy Verse
The Kansas City Star notes a wave of poems from new writers largely filled with gloom. Many submitters appear cheerful in life yet believe sadness belongs to poetry, prompting questions about autumn winds and "What are the wild waves saying." The piece suggests mood stems from misperception rather than true sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anya
Kansas City Star
Final Curtain for 1911 Time I Short Big Contest
A long contested vote event ends Saturday night with prizes including Ford car, diamond rings, merchandise orders and gold watches. Ten vote coupons must be in by seven o’clock Wednesday. final count and contest judgments occur Saturday night. Territory includes Ellisville, Soso, Bay Springs, Heidelberg, and other towns. subscribers urged to support a young lady contestant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Argus
Ellisville
Moselle
Soso
Sandersville
Ovett
Estabuchie
Heidelberg
Taylorsville
Bay 3Oringa
Summerland
Mize
Contest Leaders Pageant Awards Name List
A clipped contest notice lists candidates for prizes including an Argus automobile a diamond ring merchandise orders and gold watches. The names Mona Patterson Lucile Farmer Lena Davis Sadie Perlman Sadie Scarborough Gopeland Grass and others appear as potential winners in this campaign style call for readers to ensure candidates are listed and remain in the running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Laurel
6Th Avenue
J. J. Cragg
Lucille Farmer
Sadie Perlman
W. 2. Norman
Pearl Trammel
Daisy Rungel
Frances Perkina
Mona Patterson
M. Satcher
W. V. Copeland
R. Sharborough
Sara Horn
C. M. Davis
Iva Austin
Daisy Benison
Rosetta O’conner
Argus
Lucile Farmer
W. ¥. Gopeland
Sass Ednaiso
T. Scarborough
Lena Davis
Contest urges final spurt for prize wins
In a call to candidates, readers are urged to push hard in the final days of the contest. Voters are reminded that near summer or next week, votes lose value, and only a decisive finish could secure the Ford prize or other rewards. Each contestant must maintain effort through the last moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howshing
Lau Son
Doan's Kidney Pills Touted For Kidney Relief
An old advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for kidney troubles. A user from Laurel recounts relief from back pain and urinary issues after taking the remedy, purchased at Wallace Drug Co. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is named as sole US agents, price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg Wo Wallers
Laurel
Miss
Dean
Wallace Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Go
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Sheriff Sale in Jones County Mississippi January 1912
The Farmers Mutual Pre Insurance Co. files a case against T L Walters. By order of the Circuit Clerk of Jones County Mississippi an execution for costs $85 and 9.05 is issued. On February 5 1912 at the West Door of the Laurel Court House the property described as portions of land in Sections 16 12 and 21 Township 9 Range 1 and 10 will be sold to satisfy the judgment and costs. Luther Hill Sheriff deputies A Boutwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Mutual Pre Insurance Co
W. T. L. Walters
Jones County
Mississippi
Laurel
T. L. Walters
N. E
N. W
Asia
Oak Street Improvement Company Incorporation Charter
The Oak Street Improvement Company charter lists incorporators T W Yates T M Fuller Jr W W Lindsey and P H Saunders all of Laurel Mississippi. Located in Laurel Jones County the company capital stock is 5000 dollars with 100 dollar par per share and a 25 year existence. The purpose is to buy own sell and improve real estate and related real estate business activities. Incorporators are W Yates T M Fuller Jr W W Lindsey and P H Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saids Company
Oak Street Improvement Co
T W. Yates
Postoffice Laurel
T. M. Fuller, Jr
Miss
W. Lindsey
P. H. Saunders
Posteffice
Laurel
Dominio
County of Jones
W. Yates
Oak Street Improvement Co. Incorporation Acknowledged in 1942
A Mississippi notary notes that incorporators T. W. Yates, B. Lindsey, T. M. Fuller Jr., H Saunders acknowledged signing and executing the articles of incorporation for The Oak Street Improvement Co. on a Sunday in January 1942 in Jones County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Mississippi
County of Jones
T. W. Yates
W. Lindsey
T. M. Fuller, Jr
H Saunders
The
Oak Street Improvement Co
A. M. Burbridge
City of Lanyel
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Smith’s Palace Market
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Llus
Ford Automobile
Fiie
Ley
Tomoorrow
Jine
Disbet Tree
L. Ellig
Kidna Mixon
Lena Davis Summerland
Viva Thigpen
Viamond Rings
J. J. Grass
Wallace Drug Company
Sheriffs Sale
Luther Hill
A. Boutwell
Oak Street Improvement Company
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Birmingham
New Yor
St. Louis
Meridian
St. Lame
Lacat
Hattiesburg
R. B. Henderson
Misa
Geo
H. Smith
Consolidated Printing Company
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