Truck farming discussed by Sec T E Waldrup in notes
In a letter Waldrup reviews the truck farming surge near New Orleans and the Gulf railroads, noting 300 farmers entered the field, 200 carloads shipped, and profits of 12 to 15 thousand dollars before steep losses. He recalls turbulent years, hardships, and a shrinking number of promoters, with 50 remaining shipper families from a once thousand.
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New Orleans
North Eastern
Gulf and
Ship Island
Henry H. Barton
Mobile
Jas. A. Hern
Hattiesburg
Mississippi
Alabama
Louisiana
Dislocated Hip After Tree Accident near Kingston Lumber Co
B J Bradley, a 35 year old lawyer employed by Kingston Lumber Co, was injured eight weeks after arriving from Geneva Alabama. While sawing brush with a partner a tree felled by others struck him, dislocating his hip and causing multiple fractures and bruises. He was brought from Stringer on Monday to Hat tiesburg Hospital for treatment.
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B. J. Bradley
Stringer
Hattiesburg
Geneva
Ala
Kingston Lumber Co
Rural routes delayed. new carriers named for routes
Two rural routes planned from Laurel June 1 did not start but will be announced next Friday June 2. No 1 goes north by J M Lindseys and John W Payne is appointed carrier. No 3 goes northwest via Shady Grove and Tullahoma with Dooling J Flint as carrier. About 100 boxes exist though over 200 families may be on these routes.
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Laurel
J. M. Lindseys
John W. Payne
Shady Grove
Tullahoma
Dooling J. Flint
Sunday School Outing at First Baptist Kids Enjoy Picnic
Three classes from the First Baptist Sunday School had a picnic on Thursday at Tullahoma. The cheerful streets show the outing was pleasant though such trips are rare and the article notes the cost of a sore throat for the experience.
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First’ Baptist Sunday School
Tullahoma
Eucutta Normal Institute closes term with picnic
The exercises of Eucutta Normal Institute closed with a picnic on Wednesday. W. T. Lowery delivered the commencement address to the delight of all who heard him. J. E. Woodward will continue there. The next session will open in September.
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W. T. Lowery
J. E. Woodward
Grow truck crop plan sparks optimistic farming note
A candid call urges persistence among farmers as plans for another crop emerge after a modest harvest. Despite some failures, buyers in a free market offer 10 to 50 percent profit, promising fair returns and national renewal through truck farming.
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T. E. WALDRUP
Woodmen to Unveil Monument Sunday at cemetery
The Woodmen will meet at the hall at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon and proceed to the cemetery to unveil the monument of J Buck Pack with Woodmen ceremonies and honors. The military company will attend in a body to honor their late captain. Rev J B Parker will deliver the address.
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J. Buck Pack
Parker
Injunction Suit Decisions Split Between Counties
The Jones County injunction case at Meridian failed to dissolve under pending conditions and Judge McCaskill ruled no new complainants could be admitted during vacation. Jasper County faced a similar matter but granted almost all actions except build. Complainants appealed, sending the issue to higher courts while noting no effect on the regular term.
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Jones County
Meridian
McCaskill
Jasper county
Supreme court
West Laurel Baptist Meeting Begins June 17
West Laurel Baptist church announces a revival starting Sunday June 17 with Rev. Otto A. Bamber as preacher. Evangelist singing Reynolds will accompany and assist from Monday June 18. All are invited and urged to pray for blessings on the work in West Laurel.
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West Laurel Baptist church
Otto A. Bamber
Reynolds
Bamber
West Laurel
Church Notice Arch Deacon Craig to lead Sunday services
Arch Deacon Craig will conduct services at the Episcopal church on Sunday during regular hours. The Guild plans to meet Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Silas Gardider.
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Craig
Episcopal church
Guild
Silas Gardider
Beazley Case Stalls, Judge Backs Inquest Verdict
Judge Price has not taken further action after the inquest verdict. He says no recommendations were made and will await the grand jury's consideration. W T and Frank Scott face a hearing tomorrow on gambling house charges. Constable Holifield filed the affidavit based on inquest evidence.
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Judge Price
W.T
Frank Scott
Holifield
Weather Week Warm With Sunstrokes Across Nation
Very warm weather dominates the country this week with highs near 100 in northern states and sunstrokes reported. Showers affect the South while the West cools, aiding crops especially cotton. Ongoing oat harvests face hindrance from local showers as Ed D. Pierce travels from the coast to Laurel then Taladega for family time and his brother-in-law R. T. Hicks marriage.
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Ed D. Pierce
Laurel
New Orleans
Taladega
Ala
R. T. Hicks
Stockholders Elect Directors At First Bank Meeting
The Commercial Bank and Trust Company held its first annual stockholders meeting at 8:30 p.m. on June 5 to elect directors for 1906 07. Elected were W W Abney S W Lindsey E S Waite Jr E ly Jackson Jr S M Jones J H Crawford Stone Deavours P H Saunders and T W Yates. The directors also met and elected P H Saunders president S M Jones and S W Lindsey vice presidents and T W Yates cashier. The report showed deposits of 202179 28 and net profits 73 10 percent for Jan 1 to June 5 1906. Stockholders urged continuation of annual dividends.
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Commercial Bank and Trust Company
W.W. Abney
Dr. S. W. Lindsey
E. S. Waite, Jr
E. ly. Jackson, Jr
S. M. Jones
t.ps“ommercial Bank and Trust Co
ada
bank
P. H. Saunders
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J. Buck
Raynor
penney pictures
West Laurel Baptist
Beazley
Cincinnati
H. H. Campbell
Eastabuchie
A. J. Leggett
McHenry
Albert
Fucutta school
Lilie Quimby
West
Pacific coast
Mrs
Brent
Gulfport
State Dental Association
Cicero Andrews
Joe. Andrews
Tallahala
Frank Bush
Laurel Oil & Fertilizer Co
Hearn
NO &NE railroad
Boyd barber shop
Commercial Bank and Trust
J. B. Moss
Mossville
N. P. Welborn
Soso
Dick Ried
Paulding
Representative McFarland
Jasper
Ed Canfield
Magnolia St. the Fair
A.J. Weems
the
Weems Lumber Co
Mize
R. R. Abney
Hicks Mercantile Co
J.W. Johnston
Shoemake and daughter
Miles hill
Gibb
Frank Gardiner
Jim Ellis
Heidelburg
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Bob
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