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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
4
A farmer notes Commercial Bank & Trust Company Bank’s growing deposits. Bob Wiseacre says the bank earns funds by accommodating customers and treating them well, whether or not they bank there. The corner crowd agrees quietly.
The Laurel Argus lists duplicate newspaper machinery and material for sale or trade in Laurel Mississippi. Items include a Hoe 3 revolution press 1800 pages per hour a Babcock Drum Cylinder Eclipse Folder Chandler & Price cutter perforator Mustang mailing machine typesetting equipment and assorted type and material. Potential buyers are invited to identify needs and purchase to clear space.
A home industry offers mattresses made from old ones with new work described as clean and sanitary. Repair service is claimed to be as good as anywhere and aimed at local patrons.
The Mobile Register editorial discusses wood pavement for Laurel’s business streets. It notes public opposition after wet conditions cause buckling and floating blocks, cites successful Mobile and St Louis examples, and mentions E. H. Allman's laid proposal to prove wood blocks stay put. Joe Ferrill visited Flatissburg with sister Mrs. Hauensien.
A discussion of paternal distress when sons are accused or charged with serious crimes. The piece recalls Absalom and cites Judge Charlton, Gen Hains, Gen Molineux, and A F Tucker as fathers who defended or believed in their sons innocence, highlighting enduring parental anguish and moral tension.
The article notes broad interest in a car contest across the Argus, Laurel and Jones County News areas. It details a double votes promotion ending soon, mentions a contestant known as Flofty Ruffles, and describes election of votes, local wagers, and a trustee sale notice in Jones County Mississippi with deed details and sale date.
Gen. Peter Haine a Civil War veteran is listed alongside Gen. Edward L. Malineux and Gen. Jeremiah V. Meserale in a roster of senior officers. The brief note highlights their veteran status and service era.
A fragmented roster lists numerous individuals with ages and sums tied to towns such as Summerland Ellisville Heidelberg Bay Springs and Mize. The passage mentions several Miss and Mrs entries including Lena Devis Summerland and A D Brown of Mize among others, plus scattered postal or route details.
An uptown politician tells his son of a rise from elections inspector to alderman at large and asks what his reward will be. The son replies with a sly line, noting that greatness may wait beyond his father’s death.
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