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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
4
A local notice advertises special annual and six month rates for daily subscribers on rural routes with payments in advance. An additional 50 cent yearly charge applies to weekly subscribers in Laurel. The notice lists newspaper offices and editorial contact details.
A series of scheduled events includes teachers examinations in Ellisville on April 5 and 6, rural mail carrier exam on April 6, Woman's Suffrage Convention in Flora on April 9, Easter on April 7, county surveyor election on April 9, drainage congress in New Orleans on April 10, Confederate monument unveiling in Laurel on April 12, teachers exams in Laurel on April 49 20, Mississippi Gun Club Tournament in Laurel on April 23 to 25, County Farmers Union in Ellisville on April 26 and 27, Good Roads Rally in Laurel on April 51, and Confederate reunion in Macon, Georgia on May 7 to 9.
Laurel is rapidly growing while property values remain low compared with similar sized cities. Large property owners push for controlled development to maintain affordable prices, deterring new buyers and limiting price increases for smaller owners.
Fragmentary note discusses convincing the public of Lauril’s value and the need to stock office supplies and ribbons. It hints at expanding a dining area and ongoing sales or promotion efforts but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
In Jones county delegates for the State Democratic convention are urged to support Underwood a southern candidate with cross sectional appeal. The Laurel community mourns Charles Scott’s health delaying his Confederate monument address as he sails to Germany for recovery. The Daily Argus notes Adams and merchants’ advertising value and reports 100 candidacies for teaching licenses at Ellisville, plus Laurel’s planned six story sky scraper and Argus circulation changes.
Laurel High School hosts Bay Springs today then Hattiesburg tomorrow for a pair of football or baseball actions. The baseball team at Eltisville won its sixth straight, overcoming poor grounds and tying up late with key hits by Olen S and M Jordan. Stokes umpired well and Hawick pitched in the box. The club plans Thursday games against Agricultural High School for a month, hoping for strong town support.
The Pearson Confectionery installs in their Central avenue plant the newest improved brine freezer and polished aluminum equipment. The system aims for high purity and cleanliness, with a controllable temperature to a fraction of a degree, promising superior ice cream quality and flavor. Also mentions a basketball game featuring Sandearaville girls and local community figures.
Easter eggs and a full array of baked goods and groceries will be offered at a Saturday morning food sale held by Methodist ladies at the former Beard-Buntin Co. store 426. The ad promotes The Cash Grocery Inc and Lasalle Coffee at 40 cents a pound. The message emphasizes quality, price, and service and invites new customers to shop.
The Clayton Wells Furniture Company announces the purchase of a hearse and a complete stock of coffins, caskets and undertaking supplies. Mr FB Wells, a graduate undertaker and embalmer, resident of Lavrot, is a shareholder and will personally head the undertaking department.
An urgent appeal seeks a larger, unfurnished building adjacent to the business district to be ready by August. Respondents should contact the box number in the city reader as advertised.
A local discussion urges clear schedules for road work to reach many areas first, noting Texas examples of good prairie roads. The speaker opposes bond financing, warning that once built the enthusiasm fades. Instead he favors phased construction and visible benefits to rally support for broader countywide improvements.
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