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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
2
The Daily Argus announces subscription rates by carrier with special rural rate of 3 dollars a year paid in advance. The Argus-Chronicle pricing lists one year six months and three months in advance with telephones for the newspaper office and job office.
The Argus urges residents to patronize home merchants, warning against faux savings in nearby towns and calling for honest advertising. It notes Ellisville and Laurel discussing an interurban project linking Laurel Ellisville and Hattiesburg, plus local civic updates and upcoming elections.
Jackson gossip notes that William G. McAdoo will invite a leading figure to address the Mississippi Legislature on drainage. The same column reports Judge Sam C. Cook in Jackson as a likely Supreme Court nominee and mentions Governor Brewer’s health board meeting with Dr. W. G. Evans slated to speak on Public Sanitation.
Woodrey Wilson heads a Democratic slate as Congressman A. B. Burleson of Texas, chairman of the Democratic caucus, declares strong support for Woodrow Wilson for president. He places the Jersey candidate near the top of a long list of availables, arguing reasons tied to Wilson's qualifications.
The article quotes Burleson praising Governor Wilson for aligning with principles the next Democratic president would face. He argues Wilson has earned public confidence, and suggests critics misread Wall Street influence on reform. The piece cites Marse Henry style bravado and ends with an appeal to read the Argus Want Ads.
A Jones County grocer claims success in serving customers and invites feedback on any dissatisfaction. They promise guaranteed prices and quality, announce plans for a full fresh vegetable line and sanitary fruit stand, and advertise Hum mer's Jersey Creamery Butter at 35 cents per pound, 15 cents below competing brands. They note fresh eggs and fat chickens when available, and urge customers to watch weekly special prices at Chapman & Company Front Street.
Directory style notice listing Robert B E Lee and N E Lee of Lee Brothers Architects in Laurel Mississippi with W S Harpe, Catlin surveying and drafting, B Berry MD specializing chronic and surgical diseases and women’s health, plus clinic details and contact numbers for Newton Mississippi and Tullahoma Club hours.
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