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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1912
Page
2
Markham praises Abrahing Lincoln in a tribute touching life, virtue, and public spirit. The piece contrasts Lincoln’s courage and patience with political debates, noting the Louisiana delegation’s stance on the free list and Underwood’s influence. It recalls Mississippi liquor laws and editorials on party leadership and policy.
A fragmentary reading notes law and society with meandering thoughts on appropriation trespass and alcohol illegality, then shifts to praise for the Daily Areas, China policy, Laurel's lumber industry, and a projected population surge.
The tale recounts a misquoted journalist Victor Murdock who praised Wilbur Wright in a three column piece. A young woman journalist challenged him about his claimed writings, leading to a sharp confrontation at a banquet where Murdock faced Wright. The moral: never write or never lie about your writings.
In a lighthearted exchange, Poe questions several girls about marriage, and a girl responds that many do not intend to marry, prompting reflection on attitudes toward matrimony.
A gas crematory for burning refuse in houses hotels or hospitals is a novelty. Editor Stover P Dunagin of the Pest Observer is in the city.
Sedan merchant J. H. Edwards spends over 2000 yearly on ads, calling advertising essential to business. He expanded from a small start to a magnificent store and farm by aggressive local newspaper ads, barn signs, billboards, and show windows. He advocates tailored ad spend, backing ads with goods, and frequent sign and window updates.
Report from Raymond Wells notes Tom Bridgers and J P Bush returned from New Orleans for an auction of Hereford cattle. They bought thirty four animals for breeding, three registered bulls and eleven cows kept for breeding. the rest high grade. The buyers plan to divide the herd equally and emphasize diversification beyond cotton. Also referenced are remarks by Henry W. Gundy on Mississippi state policy toward freedmen and a Grady address in New York praising Southern loyalty during the Civil War era.
Savannah Ga March 4 William Rockefeller in an interview today stated that among the men most mentioned for the presidential nomination he favors Majority Leader Underwood for the Democrat and Republican sides. He placed President Taft as his choice and called former President Roosevelt a foe to good government and a dangerous man.
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