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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
9
The readable text is severely incomplete with no clear event, names, places, or dates. It mentions an entire lot and a large amount but lacks sufficient context to identify subject, parties, or outcome.
My and Mrs Frank Gilchrist return from Cleveland and New York. Nora Buckwalter left yesterday for Canada to spend the summer. Mr and Mrs Po Lefkowila host their grandsons from Meridian. Mrs Devan Sharbrough returns from McHenry. Walter Beard joins family in New Orleans for the week. Mrs J W K Rowan and Misses Sarah Frances and Tada Rowan depart for Fayette to summer. Grace Leggett visits Covan Sharbrough. Wistar Meald leaves tomorrow to visit parents in Benarabia. Mrs Walter Zimnerman and children plan a North trip until September. Mrs S Gole returns to Hattiesburg after visit with Mrs Drink Gardner. Miss Leet goes to Navin Carolina then Ohio. Mr and Mrs R B Palliat visit Saginaw then White Lake. Sorrow in Laurel over the death of Neil Shands, son of Governor G D Shands. Missionary Society of First Methodist hosts social at 4 o'clock with Mrs J B Bridges, program on Need and Education in Korea and China. Miss Bessie Self plays piano selections. Guests join in conversation during refreshments.
Wedding day notes describe a delicious meal and social chatter as Misses Self and Mrs Bridges assist with serving before about forty members and guests. The Five Hundred Club plans a meeting with Mrs George Wimberly this afternoon. Dingo and Bingo phrases appear as playful chatter with Price's mentioned.
The Associated Press report from New Orleans notes cotton prices sagging as longs realize gains. Leading months show declines of four to seven points from yesterday while Liverpool futures vary with open and close quotes. Chicago grain also weakens wheat down a notch while provisions ease by up to thirteen cents.
The Tailenders defeated the Scouts by 4 to 3 in a tightly contested clash at Columbus. Greenwood contributed to the win as June 12 marked the victory in a pitching and batting duel.
Nashville beat Atlanta 5 to 2 and Mobile defeated Birmingham 3 to 2. Memphis won 3 to 4 over Chattanooga. Montgomery and New Orleans were not scheduled.
The National League results show varied scores with Boston, Louis, Brooklyn, and others prevailing or losing. The piece notes Laurel fans buying a pitcher to strengthen the team, with Webb and Singly seeking funds to acquire Fred Ware from Mr Olive's team and plans for upcoming games at home and on the road this week.
Fragmentary report from the Cotton States League notes Vicksburg and Yazoo City teams in action with Meridian and Columbus also mentioned. It records scores and venue cues though details are incomplete.
Limited time offer for advertisements with set rates. One day twenty five words or less costs 0.26. Two days twenty five words or one line costs 0.50. One week twenty five words or less costs 1.00. One month twenty five words or less costs 4.00. Want ads charged no fee. telephone 139 for messenger copy.
Advertises Ellisville Miss real estate near the Tre streetcar line. Claims future value rise, a six room house for sale with electric lights plumbing and improvements, offered on reasonable terms by Thos G Ubiborn.
A fragmented note references bingo and a person named Price and the speaker Yow wan. The readable text hints at a location and a request to find a habit or item, but the meaning is unclear and several words are garbled. The item appears to be an informal note or advertisement.
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