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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
2
The item outlines newspaper pricing by Consolidated Printing Company and Laurel’s Daily and Weekly Argus subscriptions, including carrier rates, rural single-year deals, and city surcharges. It also notes editors and staff positions, plus editorial opinions on Roosevelt and federal amendments referencing Mississippi and Ohio.
The Daily and Weekly Argus suspended operations for three weeks due to a minority initiated receivership. Harris and Gantt now own the business. claims during the period were under 100 dollars, with funds in bank to cover obligations. The paper resumes with renewed faith in Laurel’s needs and gratitude to readers.
The Mississippi Railroad Commission increased railroad assessments by about 330 million in taxable wealth to fund state expenses. Proposals say the rise should be shared by all, but critics note large increases in South Mississippi and possible inequities between lines like the New Orleans & Northeastern and the NO M & C versus others.
Excerpt contemplates happiness beyond wealth and noise, urging inner peace and charity. It contrasts inner joy with outward fortune, arguing true happiness comes from a sweet heart tuned to kindness and resilience.
A Yazoo Sentinel excerpt notes that happiness comes from within and cannot be bought. It suggests that true joy is softer, purified, and detached from worldly display, revealing a higher inner delight beyond material tinsel.
Reader fragments describe a culture of constant fretting and pessimism. It contrasts fretful women with resilient mood, urging cheerful outlooks, noting how persistent complaint harms home life and happiness. The piece cites anecdotes on gratitude and perspective.
President Butler of Columbia University, in a Lake Mohonk address, warned propaganda groups to temper their hopes as Africa's wars and tensions between Germany, Britain and France hinder arbitration treaties. He urged higher, internationalist thinking and warned that few thinkers hold power to yet advance state policies.
Money transfers and public notes appear centered on Losa and Toshe P with unclear ties to The Seorsia Stat. Details remain fragmentary about sources of funds and intended recipients.
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