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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1912
Page
2
The Laurel Argus and The Daily Argus announce subscription rates including annual, semiannual, quarterly, and weekly plans with advances and rural route discounts. The publications list officers Edgar G. Harris as president and J T Gantt as secretary treasurer and provide office and residence phone references.
The Argus finds little cause for alarm at Hattiesburg and Forest county seeking to annex part of Jones County. Farmers likely oppose, as their property taxes would rise. Laurel’s apparent bid to move against Hillisville lacks basis, while Taurel residents favor their town’s interests and the Normal school dispute a year ago.
Governor Earl Brewer earns praise as a political peacemaker for smoothing Mississippi tensions. He influenced a minority memorial’s withdrawal and helped arrange a truce in the legislature. Reports from Jackson say L Pink Smith of Greenville is to become secretary of the levee board, with Percy guiding future selections.
Travelers recalling the Washington monument note the Columbus statue in Georgia marble by Lorado Taft as a main feature. They report Congress may require pasteurization of all milk and cream sold in DC to curb animal disease and reduce slaughter of tuberculous cows, while Mississippi plans a $300000 bond for the 1917 Centennial Exposition Hida.
The Union Advocate reviews reforms and proposals in Mississippi aimed at agricultural governance and land limits. It notes support for commissioner posts, foreign immigration controls, and convict road labor, along with opposition to corporate landholding and a state immigration commission. Also mentions New Mexico admission and oath of office for Curry and Ferguson.
The Mississippi senate approved a bill banning minors from pool rooms, targeting gambling venues as breeding grounds for vice. It imposes penalties on owners and managers and aims for immediate effect amid strong support. A bank inspection bill advances, with bankers backing a first class system modeled after national law, and discussions continue on amendments.
The Russell anti fraternity bill passed the senate making Greek societies unlawful in state colleges. Expect heavy opposition in the house where many frat men hold seats. Senator Russell has long pushed to abolish fraternities, notably at the University of Mississippi. Senator Norwood warned the issue belongs to university governing bodies, not the legislature.
Mindwaed and the Mississippi State Fair directors decided to hold next year’s fair from October 21 to 26, with a ten day format as in the past to attract a large crowd. The schedule, arranged with the Southern Fairs and Exposition Association and subject to board approval, lists a regional circuit from Nashville to Jackson and Shreveport, with preparatory travel and meetings noted for the manager.
Substitute trustee Goode Montgomery announces sale of a deed of trust granted by Ro land Temples and Millie Temples to secure debt to T. B. Roamer Company. The sale proceeds March ith at the west door of the Laurel courthouse to satisfy the indebtedness. Property described as NW 15 9 414 in Jones County Mississippi.
A supper event to be provided by the Catholic Ladies Altar Society at the YMCA assembly room on Wednesday evening February 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. The notice notes Vinci is guaranteed to help you or your money back with serages for drugs.
Morning notices list a residence price described as six lic with phone references for residence 187 and office 363. The terse item provides contact methods and outdated telephony style without further context.
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