09 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Laurel Ledger
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
1
Labor Day Monday was celebrated here with little public display. People spent the day at home resting or on small picnics and fishing outings. By Tuesday normal activities resumed and the holiday moved into history as several local organizations held meetings.
A Local Guide opinion piece argues reform is needed despite claims of political progress. It outlines three classes of politicians conservative radical and revolutionary and warns hopefuls in communities act as breaks on reform while urging readers to buy a cotton book from The Ledger Printing Co. Quality Printers.
In 1908 the cotton crop valued near 100 million dollars faced a bear market driving prices down to 43 cents a bale in December and 63 cents by July 1909. Middling cotton in New Orleans sits at 124 cents per bale. The piece warns growers to defend against bears, noting 1907 and 1908 crops, world consumption, and prices, with a call to resist hammering prices below 9 cents. It cites Superintendent Hester on 1908 bales and price averages, and asserts prospects for 1910 remain hopeful despite anticipated smaller yields. It argues that mill owners value cotton at 12.25 cents in southern ports and urges growers to avoid a bear raid that depresses prices.
The East Tallahala Singing Convention met at Erata church on the Saturday before the fifth Sunday in August for a two day event. J A Walters served as secretary and welcomed attendees. The message urged careful musical training and reverence in praise, stressing the value of public psalm singing and moral reflection through song.
Mr Carl Maxwell and Miss Pearl Rhyne were married in Gulfport early this week. Both have many warm friends in the city and at Wisner where Maxwell is paymaster for J G Co The Tate Co promises higher cotton prices.
A new Hyde Brothers & Co cigar store is planned for September 15 on Magnolia Street in the former Boyd Barber Shop building. The shop will stock cigars tobacco and smokers supplies plus side lines such as baseball goods and up-to-date game dope for the public.
Miss Leora Tedford of Laurel wed C J Pettibone of Columbus Mississippi at the Lodge Hotel in Tuscaloosa Alabama Saturday 11 30 Rev McAlpine of First Presbyterian officiated Following the ceremony they will reside in Columbus The couple are guests of Mr and Mrs W M Tedford in Laurel The item also notes local social happenings and business notices including the Tate Co flour and cotton ads, and street railway fireworks launch timing
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