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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1912
Page
2
The Laurel Argus discusses taxation challenges and government spending. It argues the state’s tax base and property growth require higher or broader taxes, noting rising needs and expenditures. It also comments on presidential nominees and party prospects, with broader editorial observations on current politics.
A damaged OCR item describes a strike at Guleport with no violence or major disruption. It mentions workers on site, possible delays to business, and references to local firms and figures, including a lawyer advertisement for J.B. Williams in Laurel Mississippi.
Jones county board in session at Ellisville calls a special election for county surveyor to fill the remainder of Peter Todd's term after his sudden disappearance. Campaigns will be lively as candidates step forward before the April 9 date. Also noted are local notices including a millinery store opening plans in Laurel and a rental request for a small house near the city.
Jackson dispatch notes a USDA co operative farm work appeal urging deep plowing due to heavy rains and upcoming dry spell, plus corn club guidance to choose prolific varieties. Senate action favors a presidential primary with debate over delegate selection. Confederate veterans block aid for widowed mother of Private Perry while a land case in Jones County records multiple property deeds and dates.
Under the deed of trust dated January 23 1906 Ro land Temples and wife Millie Tem ples mortgaged property in Jones County Mississippi to secure debt to T B Bonner Company. As conditions were broken the substituted trustee Goode Montgomery will sell at public auction on March 4 1912 at the west door of the courthouse Laurel Mississippi 5 percent of Northwest quarter section 15 township 9 range 11 west to the highest bidder.
For sale pour residance low due to downtown business demand. Vesile houses all parts of the city. For rent rooms in a desirable Kingston neighborhood for light housekeeping.
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