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Newspaper

Laurel Daily Argus

Location

Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1912

Page

3

Professional Cards From Laurel Mississippi Business Men

A record of local business cards lists Robert 2. Lee of 203 Keys building Hat tiesburg N FE, Lee Brothers Architects Laurel Mississippi, Edgar G Harris attorney Laurel, Sidney Freeman banker Sandersville, Scruggs Drug Store Laura, Dr E G Lucas Veterinary Surgeon in Richard's building No 12, phone 484.

Robert 2. Lee Keys Hattiesburg Miss N. FE Lee Rumble Laurel Mississippi LEE Brothers Architects Laurel, Miss Sidney Freeman Law Bank Bldg Sandersville Scruggs Laura CG. Lucas Richard’s Reour No. 12

Locals Win Fastest Game of the Season

The fastest basketball game of the season was played last week when the M. C. A. team won the opening game of the series against Clarke Memorial College by 22 to 5. Judge Stone Deavours and A. T. J. Wallace were noted among visiting business guests to Jackson.

M.C. A Clarke Memorial College Judge Stone Deavours A. T. J. Wallace Jackson

Notice to Publishers Sell Off Laurel Argus Machinery

Consolidation of Laurel newspapers prompts sale of duplicate equipment and materials at sacrifice. Items include a Hoe 3 revolution press 1800 pages per hour, Babcock Drum Cylinder, Eclipse Folder for eight or twelve page paper, 22 inch Chandler & Price Cutter, 18 inch Perforator, Mustang Mailing Machine with galleys, Simplex Typesetting Machine with 500 pounds of type, Proof Press, various chases, and lots of type and material. Write to specify needs or visit to pick items.

Laurel Babcock Eclipse Chandler & Price Mustang Simplex

Tottering Remnant to Gather for Reunion of Confederate Company

Survivors of Company HB Mississippi volunteers, led by Captain Moss, announce a social reunion on Tuesday January 16 at Moss’s home in Jaies al Magacile. Eight of the 62 who served remain alive, reflecting four years of Civil War valor.

Betaween Th. I. Moss Jaies al Magacile Jaspe Mississipi Lowe Hore Mississippi Moss Horace Rte Frank Richardson Winkesburg Jack Moss Beardi Shrek

Attendance Poor At Farmers Meeting

Missville January 11 Twenty five farmers attended the Farmers' Institute held Saturday at the Agricultural High School. Despite small turnout, four speakers offered inspiring addresses and much was accomplished. Local merchants provided a delicious lunch served by the agriculture faculty.

Mmisville Farmers’ Institute Agricultural High School Ettisville

Local and Personal News Circulates in Laurel

Mobile resident J W Handley arrived in Laurel last night and Yazoo City’s G Alden visited today. Reformist J G Key from Reform Alabama stops in Laurel while J A English from Memphis visits. John Tt Smith comes from Mt Olive and Newton represented in Laurel by Denson and Black. Philadelphia Mississippi figures, G Risher from Meridian, Myers brothers and Oscar Wilson seen in Laurel. Miss Helen Howard’s wedding to Arthur Phillips of Birmingham announced, with Miss Self planning Alabama city visits. W G Stillson and H W Sainaen of New Orleans in town, along with others from Jackson Meridian and Moss Point.

J. W. Handley Mobile Laurel G Alden Yazoo City Brasie Bartlel Talledega Helen Howard Arthur Jackson Phillips Birmingham Self Alabama

Farmers Union to Meet at Moselle in Jones County

The Jones County Farmers Union meeting will be held this week at Moselle with the Moselle focal and the enterprising city’s leadership preparing to entertain a large number of farmers. At Ellisville on Saturday new officers were elected for the year: President Prof. J. R. Hutcheson of the Agricultural High School and Secretary Mr. Woodham, with Hutcheson to lead the delegation to the county union.

Jones County

HGH School Girls Defeat Bay Springs

Laurel High School girls edged Bay Springs High 8 to 7 in a tight contest on Saturday. Rosa Green sparked the win with strong play and the Laurel lineup included Halle Huff Calvine Clik Alice Rimall Daisy Walters with substitutes Gladys Newcomer Loana Bradley Kathleen Martin. Next week a match with Hattiesburg is planned.

Laurel High School Saturda Bay Springs High School Rosa Green Halle Huff Calvine Clik Abua Small Taltian Thompson Tou Alice Rimall Daisy Walters Gladys Newcomer Loana Bradley Kathleen Martin

Advertising insights on pull and progress in trade

The piece argues ads depend on the advertiser's push and suggests boosting one’s own business to compete with mail order houses. It cites a Southern Advertising Journal remark that costly ads do not guarantee product superiority and notes ads reach receptive buyers and influential gatekeepers before defenses rise.

Southern Advertising Journal

Advertising and salesmanship meet at Northwestern talk

John Lee Mahin of Mahin Advertising addressed Northwestern University School of Commerce students on advertising as a rising force in business. He stressed cooperation between salesmen and advertising writers, noting tests of writing method and sincerity as keys to credible, effective campaigns and urging belief in oneself and the product.

John Lee Mahin Mahin Advertising Company Northwestern University School of Commerce Makin Lonla

Prose Poem on Nature and Advertising Human Caution

A humorous verse notes that humans, unlike animals, often pause before advertising themselves. It contrasts chatter from a hen, rooster, bees, and dogs with mans hesitance to boast. The piece pokes fun at self-promotion in everyday life.

Devine

Strong Arm of Advertising and Customer Service Quality

A quotation from Jereme P. Fleishman stresses that advertising effectiveness hinges on real service. Even the cleverest ad messages fail if clerks are grumpy, values differ from advertising, or genuine customer care ends after sale.

Sun Jereme P. Fleishman

Married couple granted license and ship island rail project

Mr W Javingston of Wisner and Miss Hulenson were granted a marriage license. The article notes a new supply facility on Ship Island with permanent engines and improved equipment, plus local political events including the inaugural of Governor Brewer. It also mentions weather impacts on roads, a church service at Broshyterdan, and a sermon by Dr Dare with morning service at 8.30 and night at 7:30.

W. Javingston Wisner Hulenson Gullam Stalin Joli JL McPhierson Dhe Farmers and ‘Traders Bank Broshyterdanehoreb Dare

Monday Matinee of Police Court Records

Monday morning matinee at Cherry Police Court saw Judge Goode preside over cases. Defendants faced fines and costs for unlawful trespass, disturbing the peace, cruelty to animals, carrying concealed weapons, and other offenses with several dismissals and penalties.

Cherily Police Court Goode Santgomery Baeid Sity Portich Otis Watson Ernest Watson Geral Sardiel

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