Double Vote Schedule Ends Saturday Night
Tomorrow is the last dig of special inducement. Final curtain on great contest will be rung down one week from Saturday.
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12 Jan 1912
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Laurel Daily Argus in Laurel, Mississippi
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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
1
Contest Leaders Eligible for Ford Car and Diamond Ring Prizes
The Argus announces a prize contest listing candidates and awards. Prizes include a Ford automobile to the top vote getter, diamond rings to three district leaders, merchandise orders to three district leaders after rings awards, and gold watches to three district leaders after merchandise awards. Closing date is 9 p.m. Saturday January 20 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus
L. Ellis
Double vote offer closes as contestants urge immediate subs
Readers are urged to secure subscriptions and votes before the double vote offer ends at 9 o clock tomorrow night. Contenders warn that last week will not provide extra votes, urging supporters to act now to avoid losing potential ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Rame
Contest Comment Warns Voters Amidst Election Push
Local notes urge contestants to maximize votes this week before the final push. Mentions Miss Lena Davis, Miss Willow Plume, and Miss Tan Suit as top contenders, with reference to prize incentives and upcoming results. Gasoline prices noted as normal and conversation hints at campaign optimism in Billsville and Summerland crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mss
Billsville
Summerland
Lena Davis
Moraul
Willow Plume
VARDAMAN 13 EXONERATED BY COMMITTEE
Jackson January 12 The young legislative committee investigating the executive contingent fund from former Governor Vardaman issues a lengthy report exonerating him. Both houses adopt the committee’s report by large majorities this afternoon. Minor court cases disposed of include Ben Morgan plea of guilty for train jumping and Addie Lee Campbell and Pinkie Mayfield pleas with fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Argus
Jackson
Vardaman
Montgomery
Ben Morgan
Gailty
Addie Lee Ampbell
Pinkie Mayfield
Camela Gantis
House Refuses To Seek Supreme Court Opinion On Judge Election Amendment
The Legislature rejects a proposal to ask the court for an opinion on a constitutional amendment allowing voters to directly elect judges and chancellors. Gov-elect Brower challenges the act submitting the question, arguing misalignment of provisions. If ant amendment is adopted, judges and chancellors will be elected by popular vote at a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Supreme Court
Brower
Okhins
Apping Ready For City Election On January 3
City election officials prepared for the January 3 special mayor and clerk vote. Commissioners Wolborn Buckley and Bi Siogiey met Monday to revise city poll books and ensure voters are added and qualifications finalized as papers finish the work today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apping
Messrs. NP
Wolborn
Wol Buckley
Bi Siogiey
Sessuin
January 13 Events and January 20 Fair Association Meeting
Laurel and Ellisville host Partners Institutes with noted speakers January 13. January 20 a meeting of business leaders plans a permanent Jones County Fair Association for Laurel. An advisory election to choose a mayor and city clerk is set at Laurel Court House at 1 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partners
Laurel
Ellisville
Ooge O
Giry
Court House
Laurel Buys Franchise For Cotton States League Bid
Local baseball fans raise funds to secure the Yazoo City franchise for the Cotton States League in Laurel. Eight players and manager Dudley need $400 more by February to guarantee the team, with Laurel promising support through gate receipts and ads to offset costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaasau City
Wollon States
Yazoo
Lewis
Williams
Titlesburg Asaciation
Hattiesburg
Defures
M.G. Budiey
Tich—burg
Alabama
VM. Steele
H. A. Vandy
MG. Dudley
W. Parker
TP. Cove
Fd Mulaney
Dudley
Laurel
Ue Laurel Eam
Hague Basebal
Tom
Cotton States League
Pan
Local team trains hard ahead of Monday league game
The YMGAL basketball squad works on fundamentals this week as they prepare for a Monday home game against Clark Memorial College. Veteran players show steady progress while several newcomers step up. The association anticipates a strong turnout and enthusiasm from supporters at the focal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loral Ymg
AL Basket Faun
Faun
Lark Memoria
Moncay Uy Om
Yana AL
Strongesh
Teferin
Agian Id
Mieager Wineston
Beard
Jf Leggett
Mosarge
Silly Stuth
Pearson
Gesford
Amaliwood
Sekeal
Cordhal
Gome
Askel
Euce Moray
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Ford Automobile
Sadie Perlman
Mona Patterson
Lucile Farmer
M. Satcher
Edna Mixon
W. R. Norman
W. V. Copeland
Viva Thigpene
Aocre
Iaia
Plant Industry Bureau
B. T. Galloway
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Legislature
Lewes
Phayers
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