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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1912
Page
2
Advertising listing shows price options for the AureL Argus and The Argus Chronicle with annual, six month, and three month carrier rates. Rural subscribers may receive a special $3.00 per year in advance offer. Additional city surcharge applies to Laurel weekly subscribers.
The Laurel Daily Argus is Jones County's only daily newspaper. The Argus Chronicle is Laurel's weekly with the largest circulation in South Mississippi. The Jones County News serves Ellisville as the oldest weekly. For advertising rates write Laurel Mississippi.
We are authorized to announce Frank H Bush Prank M Meek J C Clark as candidates for Mayor to succeed Albert W Noble who resigned. For Clerk J B Crawford D A Scarbrough as candidates to succeed Andrew Managan who resigned.
The Aberdeen Examiner argues that outlawing liquor shipments by rail would create two evils. It would force a border smuggling flood and spur illicit trade in every nook, raising liquor prices and inviting more violators, making jurors scarce.
The Mississippi Union Advocate argues against tick infestation noting the milch cow yields at least ten percent less milk and hides sell for half a cent per pound lower due to tick damage. It stresses yearly losses from tick infestation.
Representative Underwood of Alabama is to leave his room today for the first time since Friday as the danger of appendicitis passes. The report indicates his condition has improved and he is expected to resume duties soon.
Local leader argues that the monetary loss caused by cattle tick infestations would more than cover the cost of eradicating the tick. The quote stresses the economic incentive to pursue tick control measures.
A criticism guttering the Laurel depot calls it filth ridden and disease prone with passengers forced to stand in mud outside. The piece denounces the facility and warns that public health fails amid the stench and cracks. It contrasts vows for reform with ongoing local newspaper management changes and housing needs in Laurel and Jones County.
Joe Rivers of Los Angeles knocked out Frankie Conley of Kenosha in the eleventh round of a twenty round bout at Vernon last night. The clash ended with Rivers securing the victory in a decisive stoppage.
In Laurel Mississippi a carpenter named L. F. Kitchers testifies to relief from kidney pain and weakness after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports improved health and recommends the product. The ad notes 30 cent price and Foster Milburn Co. as sole agents in the United States, with a call to readers to buy from local dealers.
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