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Newspaper

Laurel Daily Argus

Location

Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1912

Page

3

Laurel Railway Project Gaining Support From Investor Walker

Mr. Guy M. Walker, influential financier backing Laurel’s railway and interurban, is in the city supervising construction details and the planned Oak and Magnolia office building. He spoke with J. M. Jones and will stay until tomorrow, stressing Laurel’s potential and noting needs for a larger hotel and paved streets to attract visitors and leave a favorable impression.

Lauarel Laurel Oak Magnolia Streets Walker 3. M. Jones Laure

Greek uses bathtub to slaughter goats in Mobile home

Thomas Brown a Greek is arrested in Mobile for allegedly turning his apartment bathtub into a slaughter pen for goats. He faces a city ordinance violation for slaughtering for food without a licensed butcher. Neighbors alerted health inspectors after mutton smells and goat waste raised suspicions.

Mobile Ala Thomas Brown Mohr Brown

Knoxville man touts Foley Kidney Pills for relief

A Knoxville man credits Foley Kidney Pills with easing back pain and kidney discomfort after taking them for a few days. He says his health improved, and he remains well and strong today. Pills sold by all druggists.

Knoxville Hames

Public Roads Improvement Funded by Local Business Men

Laurel businessmen authorized Frank Drean to secure loans to repair a poor section of the public road toward Mikrick. They agreed to cover any extra costs, and last week the required funds were raised. Mrs Palmer of Little Rock credited Honey and Tar Compound with curing her sick child’s severe cough after a bottle reportedly eased nights of coughing.

Frank Drean Laurel Buisiness Myrick Thas Srashea B. Palmer Little Rock

Early Victorian Table Decor Makes a Comeback

The article notes a return to Early Victorian dining style with ornate center dishes and epergne plans. Combined fruit and flower dashes in crystal, gilt mounts, and crystal chains reconnect with festive table settings. Lamp shades and candelabra in crystal recapture candlelight beauty with electric glow. Tulip shaded bowls and antique goblets complete the decor revival.

Figuera

Dainty Bedroom Accessories On A Budget

Simple blue and white gingham curtains bedspreads and scarfs create a fresh bedroom theme. A coarse white lace insert joins bedspread sections and trims a ruffle while a deep valance tops the window treatment. Graeham fabric is affordable and launders well for a bright young girl's room.

New Taffeta Wraps For Outdoor Wear

A vivid description of new taffeta wraps designed for beach or outdoor dining. The sleeveless wrap features a long coat taille at the back, blue smoky violet silk with edge plaitings, and lavender embroidered gloves paired with white buttoned boots to match the frock.

Crinkle Crepe Emphasizes White Washable Style

A description of crinkle crepe highlighting its white attractive look and washable quality. Mentions crocheted bale and borders of heavy lace as enhancing a garment to appear more costly than it is.

Advancing Season Hats for Little Maids in Summer Style

Mary Dean outlines child fashion focusing on short sleeved collarless dresses with guimpe options plus simple washable hats. Ribbon decorations replace other trimmings on hats with buckram foundations and elaborate rosettes in two tone colors.

Mary Dean

Teacher's Normal to Be Held in Ellisville This August

Superintendent I M Kenna of Ellisville Schools leads preparations for a four week August teachers normal in Ellisville Jones County. Prominent state educators are to participate with a focus on professional training and not merely textbook work. State license examinations will be held at close of the program and county teachers are urged to attend. Interested educators should contact Supt I M Kenna for details.

Ellisville Jones County M. Kenna

Round Table Decor Tips From Ladies' Home Journey

The article suggests using a square tablecloth with a round design or a round cloth on a round table. It notes the prettiest look features a circle converging from the edge toward the center and often includes floral motifs like chrysanthemums and daffodils. The stems extend toward the table edges and some hostesses match real flowers to the cloth design.

New Accessories Feature in Fashion Favorites

New accessories Chantilly and Malines laces lead fashion ideas for valis in cream white tones against the skin. Long draped elements encircle the hat with back hangs. Waistline returns showcase neat pelts in steel and patent feather, narrow and decorative with jewels. Jeweled shoes join the trend with diamonds and other stones adorning gold and silver brooches and duchess hats.

Boy Dies From Burns In Fernway Incident

A boy identified as Thomas M. Melkinstry of Fernway died after striking matches while exiting a dwelling. He caused a fire that burned his breeches and clothing, and he succumbed to injuries at the hospital after cries drawn the attention of his parents.

Mouihe Thomas ML. Meckinsit Veo Thomas Melkinstry Fernway

Local farmer voices fear over kidney pills claim

In Georgia, Mrs. Lela Love asserts concerns about kidney pills sold by PF and questions their safety and effects on her husband Wiley Love. The fragment mentions medical woes and a suspicious claim, though the text is garbled and unclear on specifics.

Lela Love Wiley Love

Goeth Town Board Oversees Regional Prison Sentences

The Goeth town board of supervision reviews regional matters and notes several prisoners from hub dilfleery are serving sentences on the economy gang. The text references municipalities and county supervision and an ongoing registration of titles.

Hub Dilfleery Ecomily Gang

Red Cross Nurses Stand Ready At Convention Hours

At the eighteenth annual convention of the American Society of the Supervisors of Training Schools for Nurses a corps of Red Cross nurses was declared ready to answer emergency calls during the Republican National Convention. The report notes the public’s appreciation for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and its growing sales and endorsements.

Ulenge Red Cross The American Society of the Superintendents of ‘Training Schools

Bread in a Cleanser Soldiers coat bread with crest

A fragmentary note describes soldiers using bread as a cleanser to scrub white stripes on a uniform. It mentions a crest of bread and compares it to light felt hatred and a woolen gown, in a surreal, unclear context.

New National School Adds TwoHour Course on Got Niners

A new national school formed by Columbia introduces a two hour curriculum module on got Niners. The program aims to explore this topic through focused study and classroom discussion.

Columbia

Aechib construction on Dabwas Street announced

The article notes Aechib construction proceeding on Dabwas Street with work planned adjacent to a nearby utility line. Details indicate street disruption and expected timeline for completion.

Aechib Dabwas Ndily

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