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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
4
The Laurel Argus announces subscription options for daily and weekly editions with special rural route pricing. It lists annual, semiannual, and quarterly rates, advance payment terms, and an extra city delivery charge, noting a version of the price structure for rural subscribers.
The Daily Argus announces special arrangements with the Associated Press to carry a double report during the Republican convention in Chicago on June 18 and similar coverage during the Democratic convention in Baltimore a week later. Extras and late editions will be issued to inform Laurel and Jones county readers as circulation exceeds 4500, funded by advertisers.
The Mississippi press debates factional politics and calls for unity after an election. Editors urge focusing on national progress, advertising to boost the state, and shelving dissension to pursue peace and prosperity.
A Millsaps College event features Bishop Bo b. Hoss praising the editor as the era’s strongest influence. He claims editors shape the vast social order more than preachers professors or rulers, noting Henry Wat terson of Theodore Roosevelt as a prominent example.
Editor and author William A. Radford explains a two story brick-like plan on a 471% by 29 foot lot. The design emphasizes wide side rooms, a center hall, two bedrooms on the second floor, a second bathroom, maid’s quarters, and stock trim options to reduce labor costs. The full house costs about $4,000 with practical layout for modern families and entertaining guests.
The Meridian Star's Jackson correspondent praises Governor Katt Brewer as a brisk, businesslike Mississippi leader who manages state affairs like a $50 million corporation. He is praised for frugal efficiency and steadfast focus on the state's interests, appearing surprised by admiration for his thorough duty.
The death of Congressman Wickliffe of Louisiana occurred in Washington this morning. The incident prompts mourning across Louisiana and neighboring states as tributes note his bright early public career and service to the people. The column also mentions Cuba’s uprising, US intervention speculation, and Roosevelt’s Chicago visit with campaign mention.
Poplar in The Pear River area reports Oil and Gas Company has begun a new well on its property six miles west of Picayune in this county. Prospects are improving as drilling continues.
A note from yesterday reports the first bateh of bell delivered by Mr. George Ho gan to FR McPherson at the Riders Bank, with all payments totaling one cent per item. Moratt
In York a 108 year old man and his aged godmother, once separated for four decades while both in homes, recognized each other at services. The man, Tyzarowitz, had searched for his relative from Warsaw now in Russia. the woman finally identified the caller and embraced him in tears.
During a recent chancery session at Ellisville three whites were granted divorces. Hinton from Martha Hinton, Mary Jane Hollingsworth from W I Hollingsworth, and Dement from Mary Dement. A divorce was refused for Mrs Ruby Lawrence.
Dr W S Harper front office over Scruggs drug store conducts eye ear nose and throat practice on nine to twelve and two to five. Office phone 304. Residence phone 804.
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