Consolidated Printing Company Publications Overview
The Consolidated Printing Company owns The Laurel Daily Argus the Argus Chronicle and The Jones County News. The Laurel daily is the only daily in Jones County the Argus Chronicle is the sole weekly in Laurel and the largest circulation in South Mississippi and The Jones County News is the county’s oldest weekly in Ellisville. Advertising rates available by address.
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the Consolidated Printing Company
Laurel
Daily Argus
Jones County
Argus Chronicle
Mississippi
Ellisville
Candidates announce for mayor and clerk in city race
For Mayor authorized to announce i WT. BUSH and J. CLARK as candidates to succeed Albert W. Noble. For Clerk authorized to announce D. A. SCARBROUGH and J. St. CRAWFORD as candidates to succeed Andrew Planagan, resigned.
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WT. Bush
J. Clark
Albert W. Noble
D. A. Scarbrough
J. St. Crawford
Andrew Planagan
Laurel’s History Sought By Nahoula Chapter For Local Schools
Nahoula Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution undertakes a community history project for Laurel and Jones county. Ladies aim to collect early settler biographies, memories, and traditions to enrich public schooling and preserve local heritage for future generations.
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Nahoula Chapler
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ubiy
Laurel
Janes County
Luis
Lee Eilies Ib
Wny
Carle Matty” Bush
Tones County
Jones County
Boon
Aily
Abiana
Nel
Per” Colling
Maselly
Watkins
Fiona Desir
The
Argus
Nahouta
Patching the Constitution Demand in South Mississippi
The editorial argues against delaying a constitutional convention and favors amending the current charter if possible. It condemns opponents for delaying justice and insists South Mississippi should no longer play the passive, dependent role in the state, urging immediate action.
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South Mississippi
South Mississipi
Commonwealth
Brewer Diplomat Asks Unity In Mississippi Legislature
A Mississippi newspaper piece praises Governor Hart Brewer for uniting two war factioned groups in the state legislature, calling him the greatest diplomat of his generation. It notes heavy local ads opposing mail order houses and reports on Pascagoula Northern railroad control, J T Harahan’s railroad career ending in a wreck, and Cuba race questions entering U S congressional debate. The writer lauds Underwood as a brilliant Democrat and Southerner, mentions Luvislara events, and calls the current campaign a killer race with expected trouble.
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Earl Brewer
Mississippi
Hart Brewer
Commonwealth
Gossip From the Capital Relied on Jackson Legislature Page
Jackson Jan 23 a strong religious vein appears in Uns legislature many members are preachers though not in active ministry senate committees begin with prayer in open meetings house prayers by J A Lewis of Chickasaw county are noted as sincere and unforced A large Jackson banquet honors governor and lawmakers to show welcome and unity Economical action sees the education bill killed mass producing a no need for an assistant superintendent Powers An artesian water offer from the blind institute replaces costly spring brands with free reliable drinking water and the chamber approves it
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Jackson
Uns
Senate
J. A. Lewis
Chickasaw County
Hoon
Lewis
Ite
Board of Trade
Edwards Hotel
Blind Institute
Williout
Provincial newspaper nerves over local baseball and funding
The piece notes Lau rel plans slrcel cars and must raise about 3500 to finance the team, relying on local interest and territory coverage. It argues a provincial newspaper serves its readers best by focusing on nearby events and avoiding distant sports news.
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William Junes
Glenwood
la A Eirere Laucel
Nebrask Pka
Jowell
fBrmingham
Kang
Iman
Dg Ibs
Local News Coverage Gap in New York Papers
The piece argues that despite New York newspapers reporting global events, they fail to cover local Birmingham and nearby districts. It asserts readers need locality news alongside international stories and notes newspapers focus on world events while neglecting local news in their own towns.
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New York
Peiuty Jworld News
Globe
Jowell
Birmingham
World News
Constitutional tinkering spurs dozen resolutions in legislature
More than twelve concurrent resolutions seek to alter Lie constitution in both legislative bodies. Advocates of a constitutional convention celebrate each proposed amendment as a small win, hoping to shift the balance in favor of renewed convention talks.
Brookhaven Leader Reports Constitutional Convention Bill Planned
The Brookhaven Leader notes proposed changes may yield a decisive move within twelve months. Lawmakers consider adopting one bill to call a constitutional convention, replacing piecemeal revisions with a single path forward.
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Brookhaven
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted Amid Skepticism
An ad claims Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets ease indigestion with Bisual-Submittace and Pep gin, promising sore stomach relief and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The Rexall Store Wallace Drug Co, Ward's Pharmacy push sale with price points of three cents, 50 cents, and $2.00. Farmers are noted as honest yet easily swayed by weather factors.
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Rexall
Wallace Drug Co
Magnolia
Central Avermé
Rexallé
Ward's
Ellisville
Peck Buys Pine Timber Tract and More Developments
Monroe Miss Jan 23 I L Peck head of the Mississippi Central railroad and others acquire 44 001 acres of yellow pine timber land for 17 per acre. The Allabama Mississippi Lumber Company will operate the new holdings including a 75 000 foot capacity sawmill. The Chess and Wymond State Company starts a mill of 11 000 daily capacity. Michigan Handle Factory begins plant work here. The railroad commission orders a depot to replace the 1910 fire destroyed one.
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Monroe,Miss
I. L. Peck
Mississippi Central Railroad
Clark Timber Company
St. Louis
Franklin Lumber Company
Dauville Land and Timber Company
Allabama-Mississippi Lumber Company
Chess & Wymond State Company
Louisville
Woods Crew
Michigan Handle
Detroit
Railroad Commission
Gore seeks joint probe of presidential campaign funds
Senator Gore of Oklahoma proposes a joint congressional inquiry into the presidential campaign funds of 1908 and 1912. The resolution aims to obtain a prompt investigation by Congress into the financing of early presidential campaigns.
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Gore
Wasington
Sensior Gore
Oklahoma
Fifty Cal for the Investigation Report Mentioned
A note states fifty cal is allocated for the investigation with the first report due next summer. The fragment hints at budget or resource provision and a scheduled update, but details are sparse and names or dates are not specified.
Printing plant sale forms new job office on Central
The Argus sold part of the Ona Ledger printing plant to Mr. G W Brice of Newton. The purchase will establish a small job office in the Rumble Building on Central avenue.
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Argus
G. W. Brice
Newton
Ona Ledger
Rumble
Central Avenue
Doan's Kidney Pills Praise From Laurel Resident
A Laurel resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured a long standing kidney ailment with back pain and dull aches. She bought them at Wallace Drug Co and credits the remedy with prompt relief and ongoing tonic value. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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Nature
Dean
Laurel
M . BE. Walters
Pine St
Wallace Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doans
Fresh Jersey Creamery Butter At 40 Cents A Pound
Advertises Hummers Jersey Creamery Butter as fresh and good as the best at 40 cents per pound. Dated January 22, 1941.
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Hummer
Jersey
Ancient proverb hints at flaws told by friends
A fragment cites an old saying about best trends revealing faults. The note suggests friends who critique us do not stay our friends long after delivering the truths.
Cow Attack Treats Ink Punch As A Blow From Kicking Holstein
A reported incident describes a clash where a kicking cow discharged a blow described as a careful ink punch. Authorities investigate the event as an unusual livestock related mishap with no reported injuries.
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Bes
Tanwal Wereliill
Pascagoula
J.T. Harahan
America
Cuba
Lian
Afi
Underwood
Royal Democrat
Linn
Luvislara
Oany M. Ippins
Aercal
House
Lie Cruvk
Constitution Tinkering
Unem
Scruggs
Wee
Peck Buys
Blt! “Tract Pine Timber
Monroe, Miss
REW
Gentral Avenue
Universal Telephone Service
Cumberland ‘Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company Incorporated
Trust Company
Puy
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