Laurel County Board Declares Second District Established
The Laurel County Board, after Supreme Court rulings and a dissolved injunction, received election returns and voted unanimously to establish the second district. Supervisor Windham had moved for creation in line with April votes but the motion failed under divided votes. The Attorney General advised immediate action, leading to the board’s unanimous decision to establish the district.
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Supreme ‘Court
S. V
Windham
Herrington
Dubose
Bryant
What Stallive Says About the Ideal Christmas Gift
Stallive muses on a perfect Christmas present that fits the giver’s purse and pleases the recipient. It should be useful, durable, value-increasing, and constantly used, serving as a pleasant reminder of the giver.
Savings Bank Account Offered By Laurel Bank
A First National Bank of Laurel Mississippi advertises opening a savings account as a gift idea. Instructions mention gifting a bank book, with options to mail or bring funds, and an opening deposit of one dollar or more. The ad promotes discreet, lasting gifts for relatives and children, urging action before Christmas.
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National Bank of
First National Bank Savings Department
Laurel, Mississippi
Y. M. C. A. Men’s Meeting Draws Large Attendance
Our last Sunday gathering for men only was one of the best. Rev Atwood spoke to many and many said they were benefited. The men’s chorus was a success. Next Sunday December 9 at 3 p.m. features two prominent Christian businessmen giving fifteen minute talks each and two selections from the double quartet. Open to all men. doors wide. No reserve seats. free. One hour 3 to 4.
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Atwood
Pure Paint Claim Critiqued by North Dakota Chemist
Letter to W F Rumble from Laurel Mississippi discusses a North Dakota paint law and a claim by Prof Ladd that a so called pure paint contains no lead. The writer from Devoe & Co argues the product includes lead and zinc and oil, highlighting issues of proportion and make to expose confidence men.
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North Dakota
Ladd
Devoe
For Rent 3 Room Cottage Near Magnolia Hotel
Property ad for a three room cottage located one square from Magnolia Hotel offered by Edward D. Pierce of Heidelberg Building. Also notes sale of fireworks at Taylor's Confectionery at jobbing prices.
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Magnolia Hotel
EDWARD D. PIERCE
Heidelberg Building
Taylor’s
Laurel Seeks County Courthouse Site Action
Supervisors Windham and Weat were appointed a committee to go to Laurel at once to secure options and terms for property suitable for courthouse purposes and to report back with recommendations. It is not known what their report will contain but it is certain suitable apartments will be secured at nominal cost and officers will be established there immediately.
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Laurel
Windham and Weat
court house
Immigration conference hears Williams on the Negro question
A Nash ville discussion includes John Sharpe Williams urging pre concerted white migration to the South as servants and tenants, proposing a land company to finance immigrant settlement, a mounted rural police, strict vagrancy enforcement, and the claim the Negro birth rate falls while white birth rates rise. Also notices for a janitor position at New High pencol and Taylor's candies promotions.
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Nashville
John Sharpe Williams
South
Pine Timber Hewers Wanted to Work in Laurel Miss
Wanted at once. Pine timber hewers must be expert with broadax and furnish their own helpers. Good timber, good camp, good treatment. Close to Laurel. Do not require Saturday or Sunday work. 5c per cu ft paid. Apply L. G. WEITZEL on Saturday, Kingston, Laurel Miss.
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Laurel
L. G. WEITZEL
Kingston
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Second Judicial District—Board of Supervisors
J. A. Weat
Williams
Jlus
Y. CA
W. F. Rumble
Miss
F. W. DEVOE & Co
Cape Colony
India
Gulf States
New High
W.L. ABBOTT
Taylor
Johnson
Meekins
Havalind
Havalind, Grinley’s
Johnson’s
Hapsburg
F. Gardner
MISSISSIPPI
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