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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
2
The Laurel Argus lists pricing for daily and weekly editions with annual and seasonal options. Includes delivery terms by carrier, special bulk price for daily subscribers, and a city surcharge for Laurel residents.
Lauderdale county considers a permanent pellagra home in Meridian as patient numbers rise and state hospitals refuse treatment. Seven Mississippi delegates may back Roosevelt in Chicago, with calls for medical corps and policy changes. Local merchants plan cash payments for farm produce to spur markets, while Coahoma capitalists form a million dollar firm to build a non cotton beverage of crops facilities including flour mill and rice mill.
The Greenwood Enterprise notes a proposed law requiring boards of supervisors and other governing bodies to publish bids in a local newspaper for all supplies valued at fifteen dollars or more. Proponents say this will lower costs through competition and transparency.
The Meridian Dispatch cites the Laurel Daily Advocate claiming the Delta will produce its largest cotton crop in history despite recent floods droughts and boll weevil pressure. The Laurel paper asserts ongoing improvement and growing yields.
Capital Gossip reports a body recovered from Pearl River near Jackson that was initially thought to be Sam Nelson but proved to be an unknown negro. Nelson had been fishing the river for weeks and not seen recently. The coroner's jury ruled out the victim theory, noting the body was in advanced decomposition.
A Pittsburgh promoter and stock salesman named Munsell faced arrest over delays in remitting funds for his first wife, triggering a Pennsylvania support-law action. He was released from custody by local authorities after rapid contact with Pittsburgh.
The entire supreme court of May 4 faces a delayed term as the legislature cuts off funds for commissioners Whitfield and Athiatie. Behind by nearly a month, justices Hope to finish by July 45 but doubt they can clear the backlog of cases and writs in time.
The attorney general's ruling states the board of supervisors may settle magistrates' costs after cases are adjudged and prisoners turned over to the county. It holds magistrates are ministerial and judicial officers, not concerned with prisoner outcomes. The decision aims to curb nominal fines and ensure timely officer payments, potentially affecting law enforcement against violators.
The attorney general's opinion declares all county purchases must be bid and advertised, with emergency buys under $15 exempt only if no meeting is held. It repeals prior code sections and requires lowest bidder for supplies, changing local buying practices statewide.
Mr J R McPherson, vice president of Farmers & Traders Bank, tests counterfeit boll weevils for payment. Local collectors bring in mixed insect samples. experts distinguish boll weevils from similar species like pea weevils. A notable supplier, Mr Johnson of Soso, cashes 121 weevils in copper coins.
Argus Special reports a proposed million dollar Planters Manufacturing Company to be formed in Clarksdale Mississippi. Incorporators include W H Hoband W Leeton J Mullens Moseley King McCaughan Reinhardt Cutter Anderson Herrin and others. The charter contemplates diversified operations from meat packing to rope and twine production tied to regional cotton and tobacco developments.
Owen and Azwell Contractors and Builders offer plans and estimates for any project. They pledge bond for faithful execution, provide letters from reputable Delta businessmen, and charge no fee for plans if they secure the contract. Office in Fine Building opposite XNI O. & N. E. Depot. Phone 434.
Front offices set hours for Scruggs drug store area. New York and ear nose and throat clinic lists hours from 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. Office phone 39 and residence 354.
An old style notice from How Bell advertising civil engineering services informs about office location at Commercial and a Bank Ride residence at the Southern Hotel with a claim of reasonable rates.
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