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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
2
A long, rambling Mississippi newspaper excerpt discusses cotton yields, prices, and farming practices. It mentions weekly subscriptions, regional trade, and historical notes about cotton, corn, oranges, and wheat. The text references Mississippi counties, farmers, and colored families seeking improvement amid social context.
Random OCR fragments discuss cotton yields near Westade last year and a farmer’s losses to weevils. The text shifts to state politics and Confederate veterans pensions, mentioning Commonweal and a pension push, with scattered notes on loyalty, former enslaved people, and wartime service.
A distorted report from the State Isai hospital details political maneuvering around Superintendent Stewart and political figures like Wallin, Lavan, and Adennt Betain. It notes adjournment delays, pension funding plans, and a push for bonds while lawmakers debate who controls messages and the nation’s capital situation.
The Gough Brothers, Jo L B Gough and WH Gough, file Articles of Incorporation in Laurel Mississippi for Gough Brothers. Purpose is general merchandise wholesale and retail. They may buy sell real estate and conduct necessary acts to carry out the business. Notarized acknowledgment dated February 24.
The regular meeting of Jefferson Davis Camp at 912 at 10 o clock 1 pm discussed posting dues and selecting delegates for the animal reunion to be held at Macon Georgia on June 6 7 and 8 1912 and to attend to other business as may come before the camp. Adjutant Parker is requested to be informed of the forthcoming events.
Notice of sale by H H Dunston trustee on the first Monday in April 1912 at the Dent al court house to satisfy a debt secured by a deed of trust recorded in mortgage book 1 page 228. The property includes a gray horse, a buggy, land described by ranges, and various crops and stock. Names include JR Hous, Henry, Williams & Freeman, and Geo Allen. Sale to be conducted at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse steps during legal hours.
Trust deed by Newt Copeland and Methie Copeland dated 10 Bethraay to secure debt to Williams and Dremnan. Deed recorded in land mortgage book page 22% in Jones County Clerk's Office Mississippi. Default on indebtedness leads to sale at courthouse door during legal hours on April 19, 1912. Property includes a red male horse age 12, one horse wagon, and farm in Second District Jones County. Auction to highest bidder. H H Dunston. 3-7.
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