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Newspaper

Laurel Daily Argus

Location

Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1912

Page

2

New Vision of World Life and Modern Masters

The Meridian Dispatch notes the rise of industrial drive shaping world life through commerce and enterprise, crediting builders of railways and cables as world rulers far surpassing monarchs. It also mourns the death of Sophie H Wright of New Orleans, praising her humanitarian work and lasting impact on alleviating suffering.

Meridian Dispatch Cilis Sophie H. Wright New ‘Orléans South

New N O and N E Railroad Station Grades Planned

Surveyors begin grading for a new $100,000 passenger station of the N O and N E Railroad with work slated to start about July 4. Construction also under way on the mammoth office building for the N O M and C railroad as it prepares to move headquarters to Latel.

N. E N. O. M. & C.ailroad Latel

Daily Argus Reaches More Than 000 Rural Subscribers

The Daily Argus reports a growing rural circulation in Jones county. Its audience comprises prosperous farm homes, making the paper a valuable medium for advertisers aiming at the countryside market.

Daily Argus Jones County

Hobson seeks Senate seat amid Mevimac legacy

Richmond Pearson Hobson, famed for the Mevimac and a reputation for public bravado, announces candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat held by Joseph Johnson. He eyes Atlantic City as a backdrop for his bid amid political chatter and local excitement.

Richmond Pearson Hobson Congress United States Senate Joseph Johnson

Roosevelt Nominated By Narrow Kentucky Support Across Tense Convention

Fragmentary OCR notes show a mention of Roosevelt and a single Kentucky vote affecting nominations. References to Laurel and monetary amounts appear garbled, with unclear dates or events. The readable fact is Roosevelt receiving a lone vote from Kentucky during a convention context.

Mississippi Poultry Focus Grows Despite Past Neglect

Mississippi readers shown by Garrard Harrig.y Pontoloc report that local interest in poultry farming rises as industry backs expand. The Ranch Produce Company plans to ship poultry to New York today, paying 10 cents a pound for hens 45 cents for young chickens and 20 cents a pound for roosters.

Pontoloc Mississippi Kansas Ranch ‘Produce Company Tetoc New York Pease Ket

War on buzzards in Delta farms sparks debate

The Delta planters report shooting buzzards to protect livestock and halt disease spread. A century-old fine for killing buzzards is seen as outdated, with calls to repeal it and require owners to bury or burn carcasses to curb hog cholera and other outbreaks. A separate note mentions Wall Wellman in Washington county reporting rising backwater waters and a Mississippi hog profit of $64 from one Berkshire sow.

Washington County Wall Wellman Lulu Mississippi

Agriculture Offers Bright Prospects for Youth

The Brookhaven Leader asserts agriculture provides a finer future for young men and notes high salary demand. It argues qualified graduates are scarce and random methods no longer suffice on farms as on factories.

Brookhaven

Farmer Overstocks Hogs As Feed Prices Soar

A farmer described by the Aberdeen Examiner faced hard times as hog numbers outpaced feed. He could not buy corn at the elevated price of one dollar per bushel, leaving him unable to turn to pork production for profit. The article notes sixty greedy hogs in an empty crib amid rising costs and cold weather.

Aberdeen Examiner

Will Ellis Ties Begin To Hit The Shade

A fragment from Walnut in Leake County notes Will Ellis ties proving a point amid discussions on road work and farm improvements. Edith Bixittipyz of Nowton visits relatives as locals remark on road wrecks and dipping water results.

Walnut Leake Tere Salles Road

Yahco News Tells Of A Shaky Meeting Incomplete Text

Fragmentary OCR notes mention an irate meeting with unclear details and missing names, suggesting a chaotic scene but providing few concrete facts or context.

Yahco

Oil mill fire drives family from floodwater in Ada Martin case

A Wednesday evening blaze at an oil mill flooded by backwater forced Ada Martin and others to flee their home. Firefighters paddled around in a canal to reach and save adjacent properties as two feet of water surrounded the house. The origin remained a mystery amid high water debris.

Akills Martin

Railroads urged to end free advertising in press

The Nateliez Democrat criticizes railroads for free advertising in newspapers and urges standard paid rates. It notes public praise for a recent railroad commission move raising assessments and calls for uniform, basic transportation coverage to Mississippi.

Nateliez Democrat Mississippi Mississippi Central Smex Railroad Commission

Bunion Carter Elected Principal of Meadville High School

Representative Bunion Carter of Amite county was elected principal of Meadville high school at a trustees meeting last Friday. The Meaville Advocate notes Carter as a capable teacher able to perform educator duties, with the nickname tied to a foot variety.

Bunion Bunion Carter Amite County Meadville High School Carter Avell

Weather Lifts Farmers Hope as Rains Cease Across State

After a wet spell the mood shifts to optimism as rain stops and cooler days arrive. Farmers cite the moon and family almanac for signs while broader tax debates in Mississippi draw concern. The on again off again weather story blends with discussions of an income tax bill and judicial rulings on class legislation.

California Women Rise as Key Figures in Local Story

A report attributed to the women of California highlights their role in shaping a notable local issue, underscoring community impact and civic involvement. The piece centers on their collective voice and actions within the event described.

California

Roosevelt and Roosevelt's Nomination Prospects at Chicago

The piece reports Governor Johnson seeking Roosevelt's view on a possible presidential nomination at Chicago. It notes delays in GOP conventions and a likely June 25 Democratic start, with debates over platforms and internal tensions. It cites Roosevelt's stance on a potential third term and regional Republican reactions.

Roosevelt

The Chap Who's Down

A Florida Times-Union letter urges readers to help a fellow in need before he hits rock bottom. The writer notes sympathy fades as repairs arise and urges practical aid rather than empty pity.

Wien Florida Times-Union

Jones County Mississippi bids for road work livestock harness

Notice from the Jones County Board of Supervisors Mississippi at Ellisville to bid on two pairs of first class horses not over six years old weighing at least 2000 pounds per pair and five sets of double harness. Bids to be sealed and received by the undersigned on or before the stated date.

Board. of Supervisors Jones County Mississippi Ellisville Wit

Fragmentary note hints at missing event details

A fragmented OCR passage appears to reference an event or person at an unspecified location with uncertain dates and names. Readable terms include a place name and partial phrases, but clear facts or outcomes are not present. Further context is needed to produce a precise summary.

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