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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
2
The Laurel Argus lists officers including Edgar G. Harris as publisher or associate, J Knox Huef as vice president, and J T Gantt as secretary-treasurer, announcing consolidated printing company incorporation details.
Edg. G Harris editor announces subscription options for the Daily Argus. One year by carrier costs 83.00, six months 4.50, three months 2.25, one month 0.75. Rural route subscribers can receive the paper at a special prepaid annual rate.
The Mississippi legislature considers ways to address unfair legislative representation in South Mississippi. A special committee may propose feasible plans short of a constitutional convention, while Governor Brewer opposes the convention route. Lawmakers explore amendments or alternative measures to avoid sectional conflict.
Senator J D Donald presses a plan to carve a new county from Jones County linking Laurel and Ville. The Argus calls for protest to prevent a shift that could favor insurrectionists and says Laurel would gain county seats while Ellisville and Wayne are affected. An opposition to Confederate monuments and a proclamation on a power plant in Ellisville accompanies the debates, with annexation talks affecting Forest county debts and school facilities.
Residents of Hathesburg and Forest County urge action to provide as much assistance as possible to Cory. The note appears to be a brief public request amid local concern.
The Chancery Court of Jones County Mississippi grants administration on Eliza Brinson’s estate. Creditors must present claims to the chancery clerk within one year from this notice or be barred. Dated June 3, 1912. F. D. Holifield is administrator. Hardy & Arnold, solicitors.
George M Kellogg and partners announce funding and preparation for the Natches and Eastern railroad from Natches to Meridian. A promoter trip will test the route by automobile, with early completion aims and rights of way, depots, and terminals to be arranged for transfer to New Orleans.
Delegations led by General Manager Morris and Superintendent Clif protest a bill passed by the House to require headlight standards on locomotives. The measure targets Mississippi lines not using wheel headlights, with Senate committees on railroads and corporations set to hear testimony Tuesday afternoon.
The Interstate Commerce Commission special examiner RAL Macklay heard a complaint by Oxford residents and University of Mississippi representatives about coal rates. The case seeks equal rate of 41.25 dollars in Oxford matching Holly Springs and Winona. A decision is awaited with interest.
For sale and rent notices from Kingston describe several 4 and 5 room homes with baths and gardens. Prices range from 2 750 to 8 250 with terms and cash options. One 5 room cottage asks 1 100, a large lot and good neighborhood are highlighted.
Local outlet announces arrival of two large lines of hand catered post cards boasting the largest and most select stock in Laurel. The notice highlights legal views and headquarters status for the new product range.
A London writer notes after dry weather the wood and asphalt streets gleam like polished ivory in places such as Victoria Street and Piccadilly. The surface resists loose matter, wind blows horse detritus into gutters, and tarred road mileage surges nationwide with Kent leading in tar application aided by fine weather.
A fragment notes that in modern times much is done in a rush to finish quickly. The passage implies a critique of haste over quality and diligent effort. It stresses the need for thoroughness and thoughtful work amid pressure to move fast.
Anxious moments over family welfare are described with emphasis on affordable life and accident coverage. The notice promotes Fidelity and Casualty Co. of New York as a strong source for small premium policies, urging readers to secure protection through M. P. Feazell, state agent in Jackson and Laurel, Mississippi.
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