19 Oct 1906
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Newspaper
Laurel Ledger
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1906
Page
2
An ad describes odd jobs including interior and exterior finishing, turning, boring and building up columns of any size, repairs on furniture and cabinets, scrollwork and turned pieces. A trial will convince you. Estimates available.
The Farmers Page urges readers to learn about every stage of cotton from seed to finished product. It promotes a one year subscription to The Journal and The Ledger for $1.25, noting the offer will not reappear.
A Mississippi man in Jones County reported cotton conditions on August twenty fifth. He had to deliver 300 bales by October first at 96, losing over 300 dollars when unable to meet the price. The note condemns gambling in cotton futures and mocks punitive woes.
Maddie Bush born September 14, 1905, died October 3, 1906 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. and N. W. Bush in Ser vice Miss. The infant rests at Spring Hill Cemetery awaiting resurrection. J. W. Stringer offers prayers for comfort to the bereaved family.
L D Simmons, renowned photographer, advertises fashionable Miss styles and the finest photographs, urging readers to visit the studio for updated imagery and portraits.
Oct 19 and 20 call for full delegation to Couty Union meeting amid cotton market cautions. Farmers urged to hold cotton for at least 12 to 15 cents and attend Friday night session. J P Myer Ellisville offers clothing while T B Bonner Co plans fair prices and farm product purchases. PRICKLY ASH BITTERS touted for digestion and energy. Blue Bell and Whipped Cream chocolates at Taylor's. Laurel laundry promotes service under W H Barremore Jr. Wanted to rent six to eight room house. cash care Ledger.
A 1963 notice lists train connections at Gulfport Hattiesburg Jackson and Laurel with Illinois Central Yazoo and Mississippi Valley and Mobile routes. It notes connections to Louisvile Nashville New Orleans Northeastern Mississippi Central and local freight trains. Effective February 11 1963, agent D Boyraton Gulfport Miss. Passenger train No 201 at 2 15 pm and No 202 at 7 25 pm with several long-distance connections.
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