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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
2
The Laurel Argus lists publication options and prices for daily and weekly editions, including subscriptions for one year, six months, and three months, with rural route and city carrier rates. It also notes staff roles with EDG G Harris as editor and manager, and a secretary-treasurer.
The notice lists meetings and ceremonies upcoming in Macon and Ellisville. It mentions a city council meeting on May 7, a county supervisors meeting on May 6, a primary law president event on May 7, and the unveiling of a Confederate monument at Ellisville on June 3.
Democratic primaries proceed with Connecticut holding a state convention on May 28 and South Dakota planning primaries on June 4. Names Kavarics and Sean appear, with mentions of New Jersey and June schedules.
The Argus notes Alabama election chatter with Oscar Pirlemwood’s sunport remark as context. It argues Mr Underwood is best positioned to unite factions, outpace rivals Wilson and Marymony, and win the two-thirds required for nomination while stressing his proven ability and fitness for the role.
A Northern Review excerpt discusses Alabama figure Underwood seeking Mississippi backing for the Democratic nomination for U S president. It portrays him as an intellectually superior descendant of notable American forebears and hints at his ambition and abilities.
The article portrays William Jennings Bryan as a formidable opponent and tributes James H. Underwood calling him a truthful, polished figure. It notes Bryan’s attacks by a Nebraskan and Underwood’s claim that Bryan remains a steady, even tempered leader admired even by foes.
The piece describes river overflow effects with damaged boats, stock losses, and debris. It notes property calls and deliveries, a sinking vessel Concordia near Natchez, and a draft of election mood including Roosevelt and Wilson mentions, plus county circulation efforts and rural solicitors.
New York official Henry W. Childers represented Governor Woodrow Wilson in Mississippi. In a Hatheshbure News interview he said Mississippi Democrats favor uniting factions for the national party and that Wilson and Cody supporters are found across groups. He is to spend several days in the Sixth district meeting leaders and touring Laurel hotels.
Two new streets are opened in the West End improving traffic and access. Gardina & Coes begin building toward the shoulins grounds, while Adams sired extends from Team's storss toward the ney sheets of water meri. The projects promise convenience and better health for nearby residents.
A Missoni Farm and Home note explains an inexpensive hotbed made on a sunny south slope. An 18 inch deep pit five by three feet is filled with well rotted manure and damp straw, packed and capped with boards and soil, to generate heat for early planting.
Fragmentary OCR segments describe a scene with unclear actions and unidentified individuals. The text hints at handling objects and possible movement but provides few concrete details or named entities.
Dr W S Harper notes front offices near Scruggs drug store and N E Lee in Laurel Mississippi. R E Lee of 208 Keys Blog and Rumble Hide are mentioned, with contact phone numbers 39 and 354. The text references architectural offices in Hut Tiesburg and Laurel with N E Lee and R E Lee connected.
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