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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
3
Our message encourages customers to use about six kilowatts per month for the fixed $1.00 minimum, suggesting the use of electric fans irons toasters stoves and similar appliances to reach the full six kilowatts without extra cost. Call for an explanation if unclear.
The Georgia Slat Savings Association expresses confidence in Laurel and announces readiness to finance with a loan of 50,000 dollars. R. B. Halsell signs the notice.
In Jackson on June 28 an auditor reports over 2 000 registered autos in the state with only about 207 having paid the license tax to date. Notices have been sent to owners, but only a little over ten percent have paid. Penalties start August 4, and the auditor will mail notices to justices of the peace who will collect. Also included are local fraternal notices and Moose lodge resolutions mourning KL Watts.
An old newspaper ad promotes photography sessions by Harriet Quimby with promises of better work for money and a sitting to be convinced. It references a date string, a spray with parts green, large water quantities, and repairs at Singer offices, plus drug related mentions and a brand of Paris queen.
Jackson and numerous counties plan public bond issues on the first Monday in July to fund road improvements. Gloster will refund school bonds from 1892 with 35000 five percent bonds. Madison County to issue 50000. Green County to raise 25000. Prairie, Monett County, aims five percent bonds for street improvements totaling about six percent interest across districts.
Baltimore June 28 The nomination speeches ran late into the night with a state by state roll call for presidential candidates. Alabama delegates cheered Osar W Underwood while he was pledged and banners waved. The crowd released a white dove as concerns rose over noise and disorder. Speakers followed with votes for Speaker Clark and then Wilson and B Addison.
Mississippi railroads seek reimbursement from the state for transporting troops during the Yazoo Valley strike era. Gen Fridge figures cited as the state nears a payment of about 4200 dollars, with 5000 still due to other carriers for hauling soldiers to Fort McComb and Water Valley. A suit is expected in Hinds County next week.
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