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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
4
A vintage ad touts Digestit as a relief for indigestion, gas, and distress. It claims fast action and easy swallowing, with warnings of overeating and dairy discomfort. Brown's Digestit is presented as a safe tablet offering immediate relief from harmful food fermentation.
An afternoon in honor of Mrs. Stites C. Smith featured a thimble ward event with a bouquet for Mrs. Stiles Smith and a fan for Mrs. Patrick. Helicious refreshments were served in the dining room. Mrs G W Nicholson hosted the Thursday Ghib with Miss Frances Williams serving punch and five hundred games yielding prizes to Mes. Shelton Wharton and Mrs Williams. Rev W Bristow Gray of Greenville is to visit and lead services at First Presbyterian, with a special musical programme arranged.
Yesterday's sports gossip highlights results from small clubs and local teams, with mentions of players Chuite Yestendan Greenwood Jackson and Gaines Foday Hatliesburg. The item also covers free swimming lessons at the Ys and a National Award swimming bat for boys who swim fifty feet, plus camp plans for M.A. boys and local product testimonials.
A police court matinee featured a single performance while cases for retailing liquor against Velma Collins Butler Bush and Benny McFarland await hearings. Carrie Saik was summoned to answer a charge of peddling without a license.
Mrs Jaevere and Miss Grace Moore, two visiting teachers from Northfield, spent several days in Laurel visiting the Crawford family and touring the city schools. They praised the remarkable efficiency of the faculty and especially the fine corps of teachers.
Mes M A McLaughlin of 512 Jay St LaGross Wisconsin reports suffering back and hip pains from kidney trouble and rheumatism. After using Kidney Pills she claims a wonderful change with pain gone and improved mobility. Sold by a druggist.
A Nashville woman at 3342 Ninth Ave North Tennessee reports kidney trouble relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. She says severe back pain eased and she felt revived, encouraging others to try the remedy. Sold by dealers.
Advertisement notes poor appetite as a sign of impaired digestion and claims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets strengthen digestion and improve appetite. It states thousands have been benefited and that the product is sold by all dealers.
A brief rural notice touts Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy for rheumatic back pain, marketed through local dealers. The fragment hints at common 19th century home medicine advertising.
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