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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1912
Page
2
The Laurel Argus is published every afternoon except Sunday by Consolidated Printing Company Incorporated. J. T. Gantt serves as secretary treasurer and 2G Harris is president.
The Daily Argus lists year and half year carrier prices with a rural subscriber special of three dollars a year in advance. Additional charges apply to weekly subscribers in Laurel. Includes office and editor contact lines.
The notice lists multiple events from April through May including teachers exams in Laurel, open air beach opening, the Mississippi Cup Club tournament in Laurel, County Farmers Union meetings in Elhaville, Good Roads Rally at Tauree, and a Confederate monument unveiling in Elmsville. Also noted are state primaries across several states and Archibald Bathes aide to President Taft and Roosevelt reportedly attending the Plane disaster aftermath. Hallesburg plans to adopt a commission form of government and a state governance shift is noted, with limited progress in Halliesbins.
Heavy rain caused tracks north of Laurel to flood, halting service from early morning. Trains on the Gulf and Ship Island routes faced delays. estimates suggest restoration by afternoon. Road access between Laurel and Pine Bluff remained blocked with standing water and impassable crossings until conditions improved.
Widespread Mississippi River flooding devastates northern Louisiana parishes from Tallulah to Lake Providence. Provisions run exhausted as residents face starvation and homes wash away. Crews warn of worsening conditions with rivers rising to ten feet and stores flooded, leaving evacuees and farmers in peril.
A historic vote issue in Hattiesburg centers on whether the city should keep its commission form of government. Residents face a decision on leadership structure as discussions in April weigh the benefits of current governance against potential changes.
An Eltoville Farmers Union session featured speeches by leaders from the Agricultural and Mechanical College and local figures. Attendees heard on farm extension work, dairy and crop topics, and plans to organize efforts with community groups.
A garbled OCR passage describes a local board meeting with unclear names and items. The fragmented text mentions board members and possible actions but yields no clear events, dates, or outcomes.
A scanned classified-style notice lists professionals including a surgeon anti dentis t, a drug company, and a builder general contractor. It mentions addresses and services offered in Laurel Mississippi, highlighting prompt responses and appreciation.
Iyuan McNeil teaches at the Yallahoma Club with lessons on Wednesdays at 9:30. Sessions cover dancing from 9:30 onward in a steady weekly routine.
R d Heyde M B C veterinarian announces services for diseases of household pets. Graduate of veterinary college, located with VLE at Central Avenue. Telephone 4 for day or night calls. Henry Hilburn attorney at law advertises office in Laurel Moss building.
An attorney from Laurel Mississippi and a local bank official are listed in a departmental notice tied to the Southern Hotel and regional office, with addresses including 313 Central Ave and Bly Reculence. The document references Gail Bell and Grimmercal Bank Bly in connection to the case.
Fragmentary notice from a local newspaper column lists residence phone numbers and an office line. The garbled text suggests a classified line offering contact options for residence calls and an office phone 363. Further readable details are unavailable.
A sensational tale claims a New York surgeon murdered a baby by attempting to transplant the infant’s brain into his own son, making the son a genius. The doctor allegedly confessed to police and the story cites a Polish Jewish boy and a tiger experiment. editors say the piece is fiction or humor.
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