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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
3
A city utility notice urges customers to pay a minimum monthly bill of 1.09 and use six kilowatts by adopting electric fans irons toaster stoves and other appliances. It promises comfort at the same cost and invites callers for explanation.
A public notice from R. Be, Halsell, of Laurel, announces 850,000 available to loan through the Georgia Star Savings Association. The statement expresses confidence in continued business "the same old way" and invites public access to funds.
Jackson June 28 There are over 2 000 automobiles reported to the auditor in the state and only about 207 have paid the license tax. A penalty rises August 1 but the auditor already has names and addresses and will notify the nearest justice of the peace to collect. Also obituaries and lodge resolutions from Laurel Lodge No 520 Loyal Order of Moose express condolences to the Watts family and announce memorials.
Sour photos at Dante’s Studio promise better work for customers. Try on sitting to be convinced. Advertises spray with Paris Queen water treatments and offerings from Scruggs for drugs. Sewing machines repaired at Singer office with guaranteed work. References to Paris green product and Krup tobacco accessories. Smokers priced accordingly.
In Baltimore on June 28 the nomination speeches opened near midnight and ran into the morning. The roll call of states nominated Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama, with Alabama, Georgia, and other delegates cheering. Underwood banners waved as the band played Dixie. A dove was released by Georgia delegate Thomas G. Brown, adding a peace note amid the lively scene. The Underwood forces then paraded the aisles.
Railroads announce they will not receive payment or compensation for hauling soldiers, with the decision expected to affect wartime transport claims and related finances.
Jackson June 28 The Hintois Central and the Yazoo Mississippi Valley Railroad Companies filed formal cancellation with the adjutant general against Mississippi for transporting soldiers during the strike last fall. The act allows the state to receive donations. Gen. Fridge traveled to Chicago to compile figures. The final act saves the state 83,200 with $1,000 due other carriers for hauling soldiers to Fort McGint and Fort Water Valley.
On the first Monday in July counties and municipalities will issue bonds for road and street improvements. Gloster plans 5000 worth of five percent school bond refunds. Madison county districts issue 50000 in road bonds. Green county issues 25000 for roads. Prairie town Monroe county issues 3500 for streets. Moxa Homma Jackson county lists 7000 for local improvements.
Ambiguous OCR fragment mentions water, gallons, bug poison and stores Scruggs and Urags. No clear persons, places, or actions to confirm a coherent news item.
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