01 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Laurel Ledger
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
1
The ONS notes improved progress as Boll Weevil Mak makes headway in recent play. Key figures include team members and officials tracking the advancement. Local outlets highlight the move amid season prospects and upcoming events.
Severe weather across the region worsens cotton prospects in Mississippi Louisiana with prolonged rains causing boll weevil concerns. Planters fear plant damage and reduced yields as corn remains scarce and prices edge up. Reports note poor weather in Laurel and overflow of pest pressure into next month.
The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company connected with the Smith County Telephone Company Saturday, creating direct connections to all points on the line including G and S I routes to Mize Raleigh and Smith County locales. Mr Levy surveyed a line to join Cumberland with the main G and S I line to Jackson and adjacent areas, promising improved service with the new connections and recent improvements.
L F Alford signs a letter to The Laurel Ledger from Biloxi Mississippi dated June 29 1909 inviting publication to announce his homecoming for regular church appointments Sunday at 11 am and 8 pm and describing the coast gathering as a great blessing.
Dairy inspected on June 30 1909 and found in good sanitary condition by City Health Officer N B Smith and County Health Officer E D Craft. Mr Jewell of Hattesburg was in the city earlier in the week.
Comparative statement for the second quarter of this year with the same months last year. April 1909 7519.15 vs 5570.15. excess 1949. May 1909 6387.31 vs 4253.11. excess 2134.80. June 1909 8254.95 vs 6102.09. excess 2154.86. Oral excess for Q2 1909 over Q2 1908 6238.66. Administration note: property owners supposed to pay for this work.
Telehone 240. Residents and visitors frequent the city with guests in Hattiesburg Indianapolis Mobile Meridian Augusta Ga Birmingham and other locales. Travel plans include trips to New York England and Canada while engagements include meetings at Lichton Columbus and Quitman with families and friends visiting relatives in various cities.
Dr. and Mrs. P. H. Saunders with children Garvin and Mary Dell enjoy time at Tate Springs. Mrs. H. D. Gilea stays in Ellisville as guest of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Shelby. Mrs. Enoch Travia and children visit relatives in Heidelberg.
The city has become a pilgrimage center for those with incurable diseases as Haag Shaker Preparations are credited with cures. Testimonials describe sudden relief from kidney troubles, rheumatism, and liver and stomach ailments after fair trials, including endorsements by Mr. C. B. Wilson and Mrs. Susan Carpenter, whose long suffering from pain ended following treatment.
The remaining furnishings for the two Jones county courthouses have been received and partially installed. About 11,000 dollars funded equipment will provide Laurel courthouse with 500 chairs 35 settees 3 counters 150 arm chairs 15 revolving chairs and various desks wardrobes and other items for officers.
Laurel Mississippi June 30 1909 a local letter notes a dog ordinance forbidding dogs to run at large without muzzles. The writer urges strict enforcement or else permit dogs to roam, reflecting town concerns over pet control and municipal law.
A testimonial claims rapid health improvement after less than two weeks using Shaker remedies. The writer notes relief from nervous spells aches and back pain and improved sleep and digestion. The ad mentions Wallace Drug Co. in Laurel and notes Dr Haas' last day for consultation.
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