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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
2
The Laurel Argus lists Sugar G. Harris as President and T. Gantt as Secretary-Treasurer, with the paper published each afternoon except Sunday by Consolidated Printing Company Incorporated.
The notice lists postal delivery options with durations from one week to one year and a special rural rate. It specifies prices by carrier including three months 1.25 dollars and a yearly rate of 3.00 dollars for daily subscribers on rural routes paid in advance.
The Weekly Argus lists pricing for yearly, semiannual, and quarterly subscriptions. An extra 30 cent annual charge applies to Laurel city subscribers. Telephones for the Newspaper Office and Editor's Residence are provided.
A calendar lists events including Confederate monument unveiling at Laurel on April 12 and Waseling of the Confederate monument at Ellsville on June 3. Also noted are town meetings, glee club performances at the courthouse, a cemetery association benefit, teachers exams in Laurel April 19-20, open air theater opening on April 22, Mississippi Gin Club tournament in Laurel April 24-25, County Farmers Union at Ellsville April 26-27, a Good Roads Rally at Latrobe April 27, and a Confederate reunion in Vacon, Ga May 7-9.
Edvnor Frederick Sullens who presides over the editorial demise at the Jackson News replied to an ambitious SHungame asking what qualifications are needed to be a journalist. Sullens stresses endurance, vitality, and the ability to “see a story” as essential for editorial work.
The piece extols journalism as a hard beaten path requiring nerve, discipline, and endurance. It urges a determined recruit to start as a cub reporter, prove merit, endure strict demands, and trust that loyalty, initiative, and clear writing will lead upward despite low pay and tough conditions. It closes with a caveat about misunderstanding the requirements.
In Jones and Newton counties a campaign urges rabbit eradication as a safeguard against cattle fever ticks. Officials plan to create the office of County Rabbit Catcher to manage the program and solicit funding, asserting the issue is serious beyond jokes amid cotton farm concerns.
The piece discusses New York Republicans backing William Howard Taft for president and Roosevelt supporters backing Roosevelt. It predicts Taft will secure the nomination with strong Western backing while the South lines up with Taft in the electoral college. It notes historical echoes of earlier party splits and the absence of a rival Democratic force then.
Reports from The delta describe deer fleeing high water flooding lowlands in Washington, Sun tower Yaroo and Holmes counties. Citizens credit the exodus for reduced deer slaughter as deer become scarce and scattered due to flood conditions.
The Yazoo backwaters around Honey Island and adjacent swamps host scarce deer and rare bears. Residents note wildlife vanishings since flood events. The 19th century Heelfoot formation and the Reelfoot levee breach are cited as turning points, affecting land claims and future rights under regulation.
The New York delegation signals support for Major Gavi for president amid cautious talk of Gaynor’s undervalued prospects. Analysts note unexpected growth in support within the convention and confidence from some Dems in his path to the prize. The Mississippi cotton belt faces annual flood risks, with forecasts showing possible relief this season. Locals who predicted Laurel’s 1,000 population soon are cited by early observers.
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The field includes candidates for governor in various states with Hayes in contention for the presidency as a Socialist a candidate. William Sulzer is tipped as New Yorks next Democratic governor nominee. A state ticket for the upcoming election is being formed led by McGillis of Des Moines for governor while Gen Willie Jones of Costambi plans retirement from the Democratic state committee chairmanship after two decades. Delegates from the Democratic national ropsebn OE grr will be chosen.
The piece notes Joseph T. Robinson as Democratic nominee for Arkansas governor and reflects on Harmen’s strength, Carron as a New Mexico senator, and Theodore Roosevelt's wealth and status. It discusses potential statehood for Alaska Porto Rico and the Philippines and suggests limited chances for immediate additions to statehood.
In a speech by Oscar W. Underwood the speaker recalls pride in America’s fleet and road remnants abroad. He contrasts U S infrastructure with Swiss and Italian turnpikes showing mountains, valleys, and贸易 flows. He laments road neglect and declares national pride despite flaws.
The Clayton-Wells Furniture Co announces it has purchased a handsome hearse and a complete stock of coffins caskets and undertaking supplies. Mr Kh B Wells a graduated undertaker and embalmer with Laurel ties becomes supervisor of the undertaking department.
The Rhoseiusko Courier notes a correction asserting Jimmy Vardaman did not say tariffs would dominate the campaign. Instead the paper claims he spoke on amending or repealing the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments as the leading issue.
The Register reports Hon James McClure of Fayette Jefferson county notes last year produced 700 bales more than the prior year with less labor and cost. Jefferson was among early counties touched by boll weevil invasion and now shifts to hogs corn peas rice hay and sweet potatoes while cotton acreage may rise again this year with better knowledge of growing under boll weevil conditions.
In old New Orleans a plan once used to employ an ex convict as a porter was rejected after the man served his time. Critics argue a criminal label should not permanently bar a man from work or reform, insisting everyone deserves a chance to prove themselves.
The Summer Herald-Progress thanks Master Currien Smite for a bouquet of hyacinths and asks readers to send flowers to the office while the editor is alive to enjoy their beauty and scent.
The steamer Fort Morgan reported a volcanic eruption at Chiviqui Peak four miles from Bova del Toro Honduras. Villages on the side were swept away with thousands killed and immense property loss. Flames rose high and ash and smoke blew toward the sea. the eruption's shock reached Culebra and Panama.
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