Secretary Waldroup Shows Causes of Unsatisfactory Returns
The Southern Truck Growers League presents its annual letter and statistical report on truck growing and marketing failures. It cites causes such as lack of organization, poor soil prep, scant fertilization, irregular seasons, overproduction, and inexperience. Net figures include total member dues 1,179.30 and gross sales 19,424.96 with freight losses 5548.18 of which 135.95 collected. convention set for Laurel on November 24–25.
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Luther
Milton
Joan of Arc
France
Washington
McKinley
League
Laurel
T. E. Watprep
Sec
Mosquito Findings From Dr White on 1905 Epidemic
New Orleans report by Dr J H White US Marine Hospital Surgeon describes observations from his Mobile Mississippi trip and notes that several hundred Mississippi National Guardsmen on trains have not contracted yellow fever. He questions the idea that infected mosquitos are carried on trains out of New Orleans and that fumigation clears cars of infected insects.
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New Orleans
J. H. White
U.S. Marine Hospital
Mobile
ippi
White
Mississippi National Guardsmen
Disease Strikes House Guards Along Mississippi Coast
Walter Parker notes that only a small number of soldiers guarding the Mississippi coast have contracted the illness, all serving as house guards in the coastal area.
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hand
Mississippi
WALTER PARKER
Chicago Glee Club Dixie Lyceum Tickets
Holders of season tickets for the Dixie Lyceum course by the Tullahoma club must arrive by 8 p.m. on Wednesday Oct 25 at the club room for early seating. Unreserved seats and single tickets will be sold at the door. a few season tickets remain at Wallace Drug Co. and Mississippi Drug Co.
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Dixie Lyceum
Tullahoma club
Laurel
Wallace Drug Co
Mississippi Drug Co
Weather Summary for the State Reports Heavy Rains
General rain covered the state on the 7th 10th and 14th with heavy falls in eastern and southern counties. Notable totals include Kocsinsko 3.55 inches Jackson 3.02 inches Vicksburg 3.80 inches. Frost caused little damage except in a few northwestern counties. Cotton yields remain uncertain with disease and rotting reported in western areas. Corn gathering progresses well. minor crops look good. potatoes fruit and candy offered by Natie Pearsons in the city.
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Kocsinsko
Jackson
Vicksburg
Gulf
BAD ROADS IMPASSABLE SWAMPS NEAR LAUREL HORACE
The Ledger asks the Supervisors to fix a very bad road between Laurel and Horace on the lower bridge road. Farmers paid commutation money and want roads worked. Islesville road has been improved while Laurel and Tullahoma roads by W T Johnston's mill remain swamp hindered.
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Laurel
Horace
Islesville
Illisville
Tullahoma
W. T. Johnston
Health certificates become free for council members
City Council, in a called Wednesday meeting, ordered members to issue health certificates free of charge. Dr J B Jarvis had refused to write certificates unless paid, but the measure eases access for travelers who faced delays this week requesting the paper.
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J. B. Jarvis
Real Estate Column at Laurel Mississippi Farm listings
Farmers and investors are urged to consult this real estate column for properties near Laurel. Listings include a 63 acre farm two miles west of Laurel with 30 cultivated acres and potential cotton or corn yield, a pine land parcel near Laurel with cash sale options, and multiple orchard and improved features. Inquiries directed to W L Pryor at Laurel Mississippi.
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W. L. Pryor
Laurel
Miss
Mossville
Stringer
Laurel farm
Local farmers showcase giant truck garden exhibit
A Saturday farm products notice reports J M Lindsey delivered 40 truck varieties and a 30 bloom flower bouquet, with many locals and others adding exhibits of okra, quinces, sugar cane, pecans, corn, potatoes and beans. The display features second crop produce grown without fertilization on previously single-crop land, drawing wide interest and promising further additions.
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J. M. Lindsey
J. W. Jacobs
Richard Watters
J. H. Nicholson
Alvis Smith
Mr. Lindsey
Laurel Oil & Fertilizer Co
Jones County Fair
Laurel City Lowers Levy to 15.5 Mills
At a Thursday Aldermen meeting the city assessment for the coming year was reduced to 15.5 mills from 17 mills. The board, praised for prudent handling as Laurel funds a year of extra improvements while keeping expenses in check.
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board of Aldermen
Laurel
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The
Southern Truck, Growers’ League
Chicago Glee Club
Natie Pearsons
City Council
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