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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
2
Edgar G Harris listed as president amid a corporate notice with Gantt serving as secretary Treasurer. The brief notes leadership roles without further details.
The notice lists subscription rates for the Daily Argus by carrier and the Weekly Argus with various terms. Special rural-rate offers in advance are noted, along with additional city subs charges and contact telephone lines.
The notice catalogs events from April 2 to May 9 covering teacher examinations in Ellisville and Laurel, a rural mail carrier exam, a Woman's Suffrage Convention in Flora, Master Sunday, county fair election in Vegor, Drainage Congress in New Orleans, Confederate monument labeling in Laurel, Mississippi cm Club tournament in Basel, County Farmers Baron in Elisville, Good Toads Rally in Laurel, Confederate reunion in Stucoa Georgia, and related dates. It notes multiple exams and gatherings with overlapping dates and locations.
A Laurel column critiques self serving boosts by advertisers and churches, arguing space should not fund slick artists. It notes the Gulfport pier valued at 100000 by the state railroad commission, and includes varied items on Mexican politics and American policy on railroads and roads plus socialist politics and Latin American unrest.
A local office supply line expands to offer broad products so people in Daurol can shop as easily as in larger cities. The initiative aims to provide affordable options and boost local access.
An advertisement from Wallace Drug Company touts the NOVAL machine as a stronger, more economical option. It promises savings and invites customers to visit to see its advantages firsthand.
Fragmented remarks touch on Panama Canal myths, a pending coal strike and political plots. Mentions Joe Folk potentially running for Missouri governor and reactions to King George’s stove invention amid a prolonged strike.
The Daily Argus plans to expand circulation to 2000 copies daily by June first and reach every farm home in Jones County. Messrs Burns and Jenkins lead a six week drive to gain 1000 new rural subscribers, with a rural route directory and summer book publication. Market reports will begin May 4, and rural subscribers will receive local market data next morning.
In the matter of J. L. Parker Sr bankrupt No 260 a petition for discharge was filed in bankruptcy and hearing set for May 4 1912 at Meridian Mississippi before Judge H G Niles. The public is invited to show cause why discharge should not be granted. LB. MOSELEY Clerk Jo A Guiley Deputy Clerk SM Houston Meridian Attorney for petitioner.
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