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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
12
A tobacco advertising snippet touts moisture control in cases to prevent flavor bleed between grades and promote Price's cigars as the real Havana choice. It emphasizes dry storage, correct moisture for different grades, and penetration-proof compartments as a selling feature.
To Our Customers special notice announces a change in flat rate for linen washing. Customers who hold out pieces or refuse to pay after return cause delivery losses. From Monday June 3 the rate for linen and other items will be withdrawn to match listed quotes. Rates for hotels and boarding houses are available at the office.
The notice urges customers to pay a minimum monthly loan or bill of 108 and not burn six kilowatts to get value. It claims many use one to two kilowatts monthly while six kilowatts costs the same one dollar. It promotes using an electric fan to reach six kilowatts and stay comfortable without extra electricity for appliances like iron, toaster, and stove. It offers phone support for explanation.
Mexico City reports government plans to drain Lake Texcoco and waste land east of the capital for arable sale to Mexicans, costing about 4 million pesos over five years. Bills on land reform and employer liability stalled by assembly. fishing concession canceled to restore coastal rights.
Classified notices offer limited time rates for one day two days one week and one month Want ads are free Two sale items include a horse and buggy with harness and a second listing described as good horse and buggy For sale contact numbers and location in Lily and the Argus office A gentleman seeks a room and board with reasonable rate and phone contact for in town out of town arrangements
Notice from Jones county Mississippi board of supervisors at Ellisville announces bids on July first 1912 for road working implements including four two horse road graders four two horse steel road plows two dozen mattocks two dozen steel shovels five axes and for live stock harness bids due by July 5 1912 noon with right to reject all bids. Also notice bids for two pairs of first class horses under six years and weighing at least 2600 pounds with double harness to be filed by July 3 1912 with same right to reject all bids.
Dr. HCY Die, modern veterinarian, located with P L Lee on Central Avenue. Telephone 4 for day or night calls. Public patronage appreciated.
Question prompts readers to consider future worth from small savings. It urges starting now with savings plans and cites a 4 percent rate to illustrate growth. The piece emphasizes choosing to save rather than regret later.
The notice states Commercial Bank & Trust Company continues to vouch for savings associations in good standing and remains prepared to resume lending operations under the same terms. E. Halsell signs the notice, indicating ongoing faith in the financial system.
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