Freight Service Through Laurel Begins March 1
New Orleans officials announced the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad will begin freight service March 1 with passenger service to follow. The route runs Northeastern to Laurel Mississippi then via the NM&CR line to Albany Mississippi linking with Frisco’s Memphis Birmingham line. The move aims to expand reach to Kansas City and Southeast markets, with plans for all steel equipment and through vestibuled service.
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Daily Argus
New Orleans
Col. W. Owen
New Orlean
Roy Terrell
N. C. Barnett
E. B Wood
J. W. McCann
Laurel
Miss
New Orleans, Mobile
Chicago
Albany
Frisco
Birmingham
Kansas City and
Western Territory
Memphis
Mobile
Lightner
Whitney Central
Kansas City
Criticism Hits Jackson House On Pension Fraud Rolls
Jackson February scene as factions clash in both chambers. House adopts Rencher resolution attacking Senator John Sharp Williams over claims the legislature lacks power to direct US senators. Senate backs wood alcohol bill amid sharp worded exchanges and denunciations of a “rotten secret caucus.” The House also votes to cut negro servants from Confederate pension rolls after a heated debate revealing pension frauds in several counties.
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Daily Argus
Jackson
Rencher House
John Sharp
Wiliams
United Staes Senate
Senate
Alexander
Ellis
Houston Fire Loss Near Ten Million
Revised estimates place the Houston fire damage close to 10 million dollars. More than a thousand people were left homeless as aid offers were refused, with the city asserting it can cope with the situation. Dr. Paul H. Saunders, president of the Commercial Bank and Trust Company, was in Jackson earlier this week. Mr. Stevens of New York visited his sister, Mrs. Chas. Beers.
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Houston
Tes
Paul H. Saunders
The
Commercial Bank and Trust Company
Jackson
Mr. Stevens
New York
Mrs. Chas. Beers
My Hat in the Ring: Roosevelt In Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt says his hat is in the ring as a Republican presidential candidate in Cleveland. A local political figure, W. M. Hirick, presses for a direct answer. Roosevelt pledges a decision by Monday.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Cleveland
Ohio
Roosevelt
M. Hirick
Mr. Mirick
Calnnel Roosevelt
Dr Hughes on Growing Cotton Under Boll Weevil Conditions
United States Department of Agriculture agent Dr J H Hughes based in Laurel presents guidance for farmers growing cotton under boll weevil conditions. He reviews cotton history from India to the Americas, notes production and price trends in early U S history, and urges intensive cultivation to safeguard yields. He explains seed cotton as a plant fruit linked to hibiscus family and outlines cotton grades and regional classifications.
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J. ©. Hughes
United States Department of Agriculture
Laurel
India
Herodotus
Peru
United States
Virginia
Production of Cotton Under Ball Weevil Conditions No 1
This article outlines cotton types in North America, seed color differences, Sea Island and New Orleans varieties, and how fiber twists form strong threads. It then discusses the Mexican boll weevil invasion, its spread since 1862, and the challenges it poses to U.S. cotton production. It ends promising future coverage on weevil destruction and cultivation methods.
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Sea Island
New Orleans
Monclova
Mexico
Matamoras
Rio Grande
Brownsville
Lex
Cé&I
Weather outlook and visitor visit in Laurel
The Weather Washington reports weather turning slightly warmer Friday with light to moderate northwest winds. Mr. W A Lyerly of Meridian, long known as a grip knight, spent today in Laurel.
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Washington
Vair
W. A. Lyerly
Meridian
Knight of the Grip
Laurel
Anti Fiat Bill Passed by House in Swift Vote
Senate had enacted the measure and now it goes to Governor Brewer. Senator Lee Russell’s anti fiat bill cleared the house last night 77 to 22 with no floor speeches. Russell praised supporters and vowed the bill’s enactment, while colleagues lauded his long effort from Lafayette.
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Senate
Brewer
Daily Argus
Jackson
Ieb
Lee Russell
House of Representatives
House
Russell
Lafayette
Edith Winn Finds the Missing Word Contest Winner
Little Miss Edith Winn of 515 Front Street was first to submit the correct answer to the missing word contest yesterday. The word ant was omitted from the bird to the last line of Serages for Drops and found by comparing with the previous issue. More than fifty responses were received and three fourths were correct.
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Edith Winn
Front Street
To Lecture Again Mrs Jones Delivers Lecture in Laurel Relief Series
Mrs A Jones presents the second Laurel Relief Society lecture at St John s Episcopal Church on Saturday afternoon February 24 at 3 o clock. Topic Child Study and the Development of Personality. Admission 28 cents.
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A. Jones
Bencit
Laurel Relief Society
St. John's Episcopal Chirch
Selrnnise
Mr and Mrs Schtyler Bissell Return From New Orleans
Mr and Mrs Schtyler Bissell and their son returned Wednesday after spending a week in New Orleans, reporting a pleasant trip and travel back home.
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Mrs. Schtyler Bissell and Son
New Orleans
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Houas Committee On Agriculture
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Dr. Hughes
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