Hugh Interest Rising in Big Contest
The Argus announces a closing contest offering Ford Automobile, diamond rings, and merchandise as prizes. Candidates listed include Mrs. M. Satcher, Miss Lucile Farmer, Miss Sara Horn, Miss Lena Davis, Miss Sadie Perlmac, Miss Sharborough, Mrs. W. R. Norman, Mrs. W. V. Copeland, and Bliss Edna Mixon.
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Lucile Farmer
Sara Horn
Lena Davis
W. R. Norman
W. V. Copeland
Bliss Edna Mixon
Federation of CIMC Clubs 10 Meet Jan 13
A report on the Federation of CIMC Clubs and the January 13 meeting at Central School library outlines executive committees, health, education, and legislative work. Inspectors will report on stores markets and stands, while efforts include tobacco sales to minors legislation and juvenile courts.
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Federation OF Cimc Clubs
Central School Library
Mesdames Gardiner
Hobba
I. B. Brown
Gardiner Warwick
Tatham
Chas. Street
G. M. Davia
Federation
Missssippi
State Board of Health
Clude
Benison Drug Store 5 Change of Ownership
The sale of Benison Drug Store 5 is completed with cash payment and transfer papers signed. New owner Dr. Risher of Heidelberg will assume possession Monday and The Argus welcomes him to Laurel’s business community.
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Benison
Dr. Risher
Heidelberg
The
Argus
Laurel
Prohibitionists Rally in Jackson for Mass Meeting
About 200 temperance supporters from the Anti-Saloon League planned a Jackson gathering next Tuesday January 9 to map a campaign for the current legislative session. They expect liquor interests may seek repeal, but organizers vow vigilance and aim to make liquor selling a felony and curb tavern activity.
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Jackson
Anti-Saloon League
Hotel Nelson Narrow Escape At State Capitol Fire
Jackson reports a morning fire at the Hotel Nelson, formerly the New Laner, started by a defective flue behind the mantle board. Laurel fire department arrived at 3:30 am, saving the building. damage limited to furnishings, insured. The House adjourned at 3 pm after brief debates on contingent funds and anti lobby resolutions.
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Daily Argus
Jackson
House
Committee
Senate
Laurel
Nelson
New Laner
Crowded Laurel Schools Prompt Call for New Buildings
Laurel public schools face record enrollment with 1450 white pupils and an expected 1600 total this session. All city buildings are full, libraries and halls repurposed as classrooms, Kingston and Silas Gardiner also crowded, forcing urgent expansion before next school year. Superintendent Watkins leads a determined faculty to keep students comfortable and avoid displacement.
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Laurel
West End
Kingston
Silas Gardiner
Watkins
Childran
Waldrup finances disputed at county supervision meeting
At Bugville a county supervisors meeting opened an inquiry into school funds related to Waldrup. Waldrup claimed a $300 credit rather than a $1,300 deficit and faced questions about duplicate warrants and missing records while trustees debated levy needs and fund gaps to sustain two extra months of schooling.
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County Supervisora
Bugville
Waldrup
J Waldrup
Treasuer
DuBose
Pine Grove
Valentine
Smith
Bush
Yanthe Seri
Grayson
Ant Hohe
Pyeu
Mr. Waldrup
New Directors for YMCA Elected to Six Board Positions
The Argus reports the election of six new directors for the local YMCA board. Voters met at the office yesterday from 9 am to 10 pm with light turnout. Newly elected directors are W F Rumble W M Whitaker W H Leggett W L Wilson J W McRaven and F A Tate. The full fifteen member board includes incumbents A T J Wallace John Lindsey W B Rogers C I Beers M Jones J B Bridges S J Holmes EH Waite Jr and P H Saunders. A future director meeting will set officers for the year.
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Argus
Necr Ewry
Messrs
W. F. Rumble
W. M. Whitaker
W. H. Leggett
W. L. Wilson
J. W. McRaven
F. A. Tate
Messis
A. T. J. Wallace
John Lindsey
W. B. Rogers
C. I. Beers
M Jones
J. B. Bridges
S. J Holmes
Basketball game at the Y M C A tonight
A basketball game is scheduled between the Y M C A team and the High School at the Y M C A building tonight at 8 o'clock. No admission will be charged.
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Con
Hamond
Ford Automobile
Mrs
Miss Sadie Perlmac
Misa A Sharborough
Dreamland Theatre
Miss Blank
City
Eucury
Benison Drug Store
Charles B. Howry
Judge Howry
United States Court of Claima
Washington
Misa M. Howry
State Capitol
Board OF Supervisors
Vtreasurer
YMCA
Y.M.C
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