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Newspaper

Laurel Daily Argus

Location

Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1912

Page

3

Professional Cards From Laurel Mississippi Firms

A compact listing of local professionals in Laurel Mississippi includes architects LER and THERS, attorney Edgar G Harris at 543 Central Ave, a bank building address for NEW FREEMAN Hilco, Deng Store proximity, and dentist LP Clayton at Perm Building Central with references to office equipment and fixtures. The notices reference Robert E Lee and various business names amid a street‑level catalog.

Edgar G. Harris Laurel, Miss Central Ave NEW Freeman Hilco Bank Sanderaville Scruggs Deng Store

Farmer Beck Jobe GL Returns From Illness Visit

The report notes farmer Beck Jobe GL, host of Ye Southern Hole, returned from Lillisn Wiss after ten days tending his aging father who is gravely ill with early robie. Also, HM. W. Beers of New Orleans registered at the Southern Hotel last night.

Jobe Lillisn Wiss HM. W. Beers New Orleans Southern

Notice to Publishers in Laurel Presses Consolidation

The Laurel consolidation offers duplicate machinery and material for sale at sacrifice. Items include a Hoe 3 revolution newspaper press, a Babcock Drum Cylinder press, an Eclipse Folder, Chandler & Price cutter, perforator, Mustang mailing machine with galleys, Simplex typesetting unit with 560 pounds of type, a Proof Press and chases, plus assorted type and materials. Write or come pick what you need as space must be cleared.

Laurel Eclipse Chandler & Price Mustang Simplex

Train Plunges From Trestle One Man Dead

An Alabama Wakeburg line wreck near Meridian involved a west bound train leaping a trestle. One passenger died and several were injured as cars dangled over a creek. Survivors described a crushing impact and a chaotic rescue with relief trains. Abstracted reports list J. W. Shiny of Jackson as dead and multiple injured passengers including L. A. Walker and A. B. Saums.

Uiy Argus Mesa Dan al Mipp Raiways Yosle Meridian Eam Alabama Wakeburg Lew J. W. Shiny Senger Jackson Mishone Haynesville Bo Wilkerson A. B. Saums Maul Clark L.A. Walker Lee Binken Alankin Shorty Atta Carying Plyskins

Hotel Nelson Hosts Notables Overnight

Visitors and locals register at the Hotel Nelson last night with names including Allan, Nelson, Pais, Sanlesville, Gallion, Louisville, and Chicago guests noted among business travelers and residents. Notables from Hattiesburg and Philadelphia also listed, showing a mix of regional and distant arrivals at the Nelson establishment.

Pais Jen Sanlesville Nelson

Mull and Jere Show at Bijou Theatre Tonight

Poster style note announces Mull and Jere at the Bijou theatre tonight with a long rambling ditty about prior acts and fan favorites. The teaser mentions multiple performers, prices, and philosophical asides as it invites the public to attend and enjoy their money’s worth.

Preserving Peach Trees Against the Borer Invasion

An early fall recommendation from Missouri agricultural experts urges hands on control of the peach tree borer. Watch for peach gum near ground level as a warning sign and smash borers on sight. The pest, a half inch grub in fall, becomes a moth in summer and can girdle small trunks if unchecked.

Leonard Vaseian Missouri Agricultural College Mr. Haseman

Shade-Tree Federation Aims at Coordinated State Action

The Los Angeles Times notes a need for central organizations where municipal delegates meet to compare notes and improve procedures. New Jersey, as the first state to enact a model shade-tree law in 1898, now has a strong federation coordinating diverse shade-tree commissions, seeking uniform policy and extended planting and preservation efforts.

Los Angeles Times New Jersey

How to Care for Trees in Winter Wind Safety

The article warns that training street trees early prevents future damage. It urges reducing top heaviness before winter rains loosen soil so winds cannot topple the trees. Over heavy tops can tear and split, posing danger from blowing over.

Umpires Demand Higher Pay Cooled by Competition

In a discussion about umpire salaries, Universal Talent notes that while umpires deserve higher pay, they cannot demand it amid stiff competition. The article remarks that thousands in the stands could easily replace them, underscoring the job’s abundant supply.

Stormy City Scene Delays Work and Rain Ceases

A garbled report describes streets clogged by weather and ongoing work disrupted by rain. It notes future efforts to repair and cover roads, with mentions of river actions and upcoming building coverings. The piece hints at municipal vigilance and planned flood control measures while weather systems ease.

Classified Want Column in The Argus Offers Jobs and Ads

The Argus classified page lists bright job ads and wants for help, including housekeeping and general labor, with pay details and contact addresses. It also advertises items for sale such as bicycles, repairs, and household goods, urging readers to place notices with the advertising manager.

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