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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
3
Retail ads tout stylish blue serge suits for men and youths at 15 to 25 dollars. Also promoted are Boston Paris garters, Shinola polish, Panama and Bangkok straw hats, Senate straw hats, and Knox hats. Children’s wash suits and W L Douglas shoes are advertised with low, economical prices for the holiday shopping week.
A playful line notes the contrast between expected boxing terms and a muddled version seen as rounds of pound and ponds of tound. It preserves the humorous mishearing without additional details.
Superintendent Stringer plans a county wide campaign to advocate consolidation and improvement of country schools. He invites Dr. W H Smith to assist and will hold meetings at several points to rally enthusiasm for bigger, better schools. Stringer praises teachers for their past term efforts despite hindrances.
A reader asserts he paid poll tax weeks ago and requests assessment in a separate school district to support Jones county schools. He argues teachers should be viewed with contempt for delinquency and hopes separate taxation will fund a first-class school system.
A fragment notes a call for a proportionate tax share for Jones County, referencing Tam and A. Burns in urging funds for better schools. The text hints at a civic plea tied to school funding and local governance.
An Easter egg hunt will be held Sunday at 3 PM for children under ten. All are invited to join at the vacant lot next to Hee Sporting’s home. A prize will be awarded to the finder of the greatest number of eggs.
A garbled excerpt mentions judging financial standing and references a purse. The text is incomplete with unclear subjects, dates, or entities. No verifiable names or places can be extracted for a solid summary.
The section reports a fair weather forecast for Mississippi with rising temperatures. It lists numerous visitors in Laurel for the Graves Smith wedding, names residents from Ellisville Richton and Meridian, and notes business visits by officials and merchants including Deputy Sheriff Boulwellis and J D Nobles.
An old advertisement promotes Lasalle coffee priced at forty cents per pound claiming stronger flavor and satisfaction than cheaper brands. The copy urges shoppers to buy from The Cash Grocery.
Dr Hoenshhel will describe the home of the Shamrock Friday night at the high school. Everyone recognizes the Shamrock on St Patrick's Day but few know its people. Attend to hear entertaining facts about the symbol and community.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends who cared for our husband and father during illness and death. They thank those who sent messages and condolences and those who played music at the funeral. May God bless all who offered sincere wishes.
Police warn the public that Ben McDougal, identified as Mary Wodd's killer near Crotistown, has been sighted in Laurel and is believed to be hiding in the city. A reward of $10 is offered for information leading to his capture.
A minstrel show titled Allen's Big Minstrel Show is hired under its own canvass in Laurelton with an event set for April 16.
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