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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
2
The Laurel Arcus issued every afternoon except Sundays under Consolidated Printing Company Incorporated. Edgar G Harris served as president and T. Gatt as secretary-treasurer, with the organization handling publication operations.
Editor G. Harris announces subscription prices for the Daily Argus and Weekly Argus. Rates include yearly, six month, three month, and one month options by carrier, with rural-route discounts for daily subscribers. An extra 50 cent annual charge applies to Laurel city weekly subscribers.
Washington reports the census bureau released figures showing total cotton ginned in the season 941-12. Half bales counted, sinters excluded, with emphasis on improving farm roads and infrastructure to boost farming and local commerce.
Mixed entries list professionals and services in Laurel Mississippi and nearby towns. The blurred text names veterinarians lawyers builders doctors and engineers with brief contact details and office locations across Laurel and Hattiesburg.
A sequence of events and political primaries is noted including April 22 opening of open air the Bure and Mississippi Gun Club Tournament in Laurel April 23 to 25, County Farmers Union in Effisville April 26 27, Good Roads Rally May 7 Confederate reunion in Macon Georgia, June 3 leveling of Confederate monument at Ellisville and Democratic primaries. Other items mention Primaries for Pennes April 27 Golgrady Democratic state convention Spring 30 primaries for Florida May 1 Connecticut state concern May 28 New Jersey primaries June 1 South Dakota primaries.
Speech at Farmers Day in Oklahoma State Pen covers cost savings from improved roads. Speaker notes hauling fares, road quality, and efficiency gains for farmers. contrasts good roads with railroad access. Statistics cited on per mile costs and potential savings to rural commerce.
The article notes Mississippi Democrats will vote on May 7 to choose their preferred presidential and vice presidential nominees. It backs Mr. Underwood, a Kentucky native long resident in Alabama, praising his leadership and framing him as key to Democratic prospects in November.
Laurel high school pupils, with help from the Nahoula Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, are compiling a history of Jones County's early settlers. They note Samuel Kilgore as the first white resident, arriving from South Carolina in 1815 near Laur el, with Matty Bush recalling Kilgore’s early presence. The Argus invites readers with knowledge of county history to contribute details for permanent preservation.
Informal guidance contrasts muddy country roads with improved town streets and wooden bridges. It urges prudent investment to cut market time in half and increase land value, urging the public to adopt better infrastructure with proper management.
The Beulah flood damages plantations along the Mississippi side harming English syndicate spinners and cutting many acres from Hon Chas Scott interests in Bolvar and nearby regions. Losses may near half a million dollars as mules and livestock drown. Board members plan plantation work while machinery upgrades promise 600 jobs at Watson Southern Lumber Company rolls.
A condensed notice references rsum No 42 in Richard's building with a contact phone 484.
Miss Lola E Smith advertises manicuring services for ladies only at the Tullahoma Club building. Offers afternoon hours from 1 to 5 and calls for residence inquiries, with listed prices and phone contact.
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