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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
2
The Laurel Argus lists EDGAR G. HARRRIS as president and J.T. GANS as secretary treasurer. It details daily and weekly subscription prices, rural carrier discounts, and in-city add-on charges, with contact lines for the newspaper office and editors.
The Crystal Springs area expands as a tomato market feeding the Canal Zone. US commissary and hotels buy by the carload for Panama shipments while carrots rise in demand and cabbage harvest concludes well. Crystal Springs remains the state’s largest truck growing center and a major tomato shipping point.
The Baltimore convention draws national eye as Democrats seek a unified platform and nominee amid progressive conservative tensions. In other news rails are being laid for a streetcar line with track work starting soon and plans for a new interurban line to Ellisville awaiting final decision.
The article notes a black preacher from Alabama delivering the invocation at the Progressive party launch, a choice that pleased Mroosewelt. It mentions the selection of a negro executive committee member and signals the new Wausau Southern Lumber Company mill will begin operation.
July marks a boost to Laurel’s retail trade as Crystal Springs farmers ship vegetables to Panama in carload quantities. Local growers aim to precede Baltimore markets, while Laurel’s growth proceeds post Chicago rupture. Merchants still pay one cent per boli weevil until July 1.
Dr. J B Donald of Hattiesburg, a state senator from this district, was a Laurel guest yesterday. The Argus reports he denies entering the race for Congress this year. He admits ambition to serve the Sixth district in the future, but nothing is certain.
The Abraham Dennis building has been razed examining a lot to construct a hotel. Dennis told the Argus reporter he is considering building soon but wants to measure the site first and decide if the lot is large enough for a hotel.
Gossip from the Capital notes the railroad commission demands tax assessors in cities and counties file returns by July 4. Amid criticisms, several valuations appear low with Columbus Western Union listed at 453 dollars and Postal Telegraph unassessed. Southern Railway items and a missing NMNC bridge value are questioned. judges seek stays as legal battles unfold.
Jackson June 25 The Illinois Central and the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroads have decided to contest the order of the com-
School Superintendent Watkins states a large enrollment increase in Tau rel city. He has names of over four thousand children but expects the number to be under four thousand after checks. The last enumeration showed 2,700, indicating growth in Laurel and that over two thirds of local children are in school.
A drummer sought to buy a large batch of boll weevils from Mr. McPherson to display to eastern audiences. McPherson offered to provide them free if the drummer would remove them, warning of potential lynching by locals if discovered. The scene included a chloroform bottle and cautions about tame natives.
G Ethridge a Laurel resident and early pine cutter was dangerously hit at his daughter Mrs Hemphill’s home 109 Lindsey Avenue. Dr J D Donald of Hattiesburg summoned to attend him. Local seniors recall his pioneering work in Laurel’s timber industry and wish for his recovery.
Superintendent Stringer reports Liberty Clear Water and Flint patrons plan two public meetings at Liberty schoolhouse on July 2 to discuss school consolidation details and aim for agreement. Q B Leper and J M Kenna to deliver addresses.
The Jones county board of supervisors invites sealed bids by July 5 1912 noon for four two horse road graders four two horse steel road plows two dozen mattocks two dozen standard steel shovels five axes to aid public roads. The board may reject any or all bids. W H Buffkin Chancery Clerk June 12 1912.
Notice from Ellisville First district bids to be received on the first Monday in July 1912 for two pairs of first class horses over six years old weighing at least 2600 pounds per pair and five sets of double harness. Rejection of all bids. Chancery Clerk W H Buffein by U S Collins June 12 1912.
Odd claim lists Ghils and Vever as a liver remedy with six doses that supposedly breaks any case. It asserts 1b acts more effectively on the liver than Calomel and does not gripe or sinken. Price shown as 25 cents.
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