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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
4
A local home industry advertises mattress services offering new mattresses made from old ones, repairs that are described as excellent, clean, and sanitary. The notice emphasizes honesty, reliability, and merit in serving home residents.
Consolidation of Laurel papers forces sale of duplicate machinery and materials at sacrifice. Items include a Hoe 3 revolution press prints four pages, Babcock Drum Cylinder, Eclipse Folder, Chandler & Price Cutter, Perforator, Mustang Mailing Machine with galleys, Simplex Typesetting Machine with 500 pounds of type, Proof Press chases, various type and materials. Write or visit to select items, as space is needed. Laurel Argus.
The notice lists passenger services from New Orleans to Cincinnati Birmingham and New York with departure times 157 pm 12.13 pm 11.28 am 10.23 pm. Southbound from Cincinnati to New Orleans shows times 57u.m 31 Louta 4.07 pm and rates including 26. Through sleeping cars to Birmingham Cincinnati and New York and dining cars. Rates and details from RB Henderson Laurel Miss and GEO H Meekh G B A New Orleans La.
A remark illustrates modern culture through a Wagner enthusiasm moment. A lady answers honestly that she enjoys Wagner, expressing a common sentiment with a light, humorous tone. The excerpt underscores casual, friendly reflections on art tastes.
The remark notes that chivalry is not universal, arguing it is reserved for a select group of women in the upper class, especially those deemed pretty, with Mrs Zangwill cited as an example of this prejudice.
The article urges contestants to secure double votes for all subscriptions and to push hard until the contest close. It highlights rivals, large offers like a $700 Ford ride, and notes Miss Edna Mixon draws strong support in Heidelberg. Attention to rounds of two for one on subscriptions is stressed as essential to win.
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple personal names linked with town names such as Springs Summerland Mize and Bay Springs plus figures like 89,830 60,560 58,280 and 34,000. Entries include Miss Hattie Stringer Miss Irene Ulmer Miss Katie Jones and Mrs A D Brown with assorted places, amounts and identifiers.
The Jones County Board approves annual hires and salaries including Stone Deavours as County Attorney at 900, Sydney Freeman at 9900, and J. W. Carter as Superintendent of County Convicts and Public Works to start Feb 1 1912. They sever the county farm, hire a farm superintendent, and set janitors, guards, and education salaries. Pon Long and George Trotter are released for meritorious work on superintendent recommendations.
Sandersville opens the week with good enrolment despite mumps and bad weather Miss Annie Lou Williams returns from New Orleans to resume school work. Dr J D Smither passes away, a loss to Sandersville and a gain to Laurel Mr Sidney Freeman and family depart with best wishes. Miss Jewel Bostick in Hattiesburg over Xmas. Amos McDaniel’s New Year dinner hosts many guests. Mr I V Patrick dies after paralysis, survived by wife two sons and a daughter, local mourners extend sympathy.
A drugstore offers thanks for the past year’s business and loyal patronage. The note extends best wishes for 1912 to customers and their families, expressing hope for continued good fortune and Providence.
The governor criticizes trials for multiple offenses and urges allowing joint trials. He calls for penalties for short weights, praises state programs and boards, reviews conservation and health work, and argues for administrative reforms at the penitentiary. He urges salary raises for leaders and commends his secretary before bidding the state farewell.
January reports in Jackson describe incoming Governor Brewer and outgoing Governor Noel meeting in the executive office for a twenty minute conference. They exchanged cordial greetings and discussed several matters with no state secrets disclosed. Noel invited Brewer to inspect books and records, and the pair, former state senators, maintain warm relations despite their heated 1907 race. Brewer’s policy approach remained undefined as he mingled with lawmakers, signaling a Brewer administration without factional ties.
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