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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
2
Publication notice lists rates for the Afternoon and Daily Argus papers, including yearly, half year and quarterly prices. It specifies special rural route offers, in advance payment, and provides office and editor contact details for Laurel.
The Birmingham News notes the shift from Belgian blocks to long leaf yellow pine paving blocks, tracing origins to Indianapolis with a 1903 Delaware Street paving and indicating increasing adoption in northern cities over the past decade. It highlights better satisfaction and lower maintenance, crediting paving era beginnings to this Southern staple.
A historical discussion argues yellow pine paving blocks offer a superior wear surface and sanitation. Creosoted four inch blocks with proper expansion joints would resist wet weather and outlast Belgium blocks, with lower life‑cycle costs despite higher upfront price. Advocates urge cooperative campaigns and industry education to promote adoption.
A garbled dispatch notes ongoing campaign dynamics with a Georgia Roosevelt supporter en route to Chicago with watermelons and an Indiana Taft booster bringing yellow legged chickens. The passage hints at competition and political maneuvering alongside local Laurel business district improvements.
The report notes shifting appearances and schedules for the Hadley boom and related events. It highlights a stampede risk and a vivid scene with two Honi nees from Missouri. William Jennings Bryan says he is enjoying Chicago reporting at the Republican convention. The Birmingham News predicts several colored delegates will return from Chicago with funds to buy a mule.
Millville June 49 Mr Multered Parker explores introducing strawberry cultivation near Ellisville. He has cleared land and houses ready for growers and will supply land living quarters and advances until crops mature. He seeks merchants support and proposes a track-growers association to share expenses and boost profits beyond cotton losses from boll weevil.
A group of merchants sign a pledge to close their dry goods and grocery shops by 6 or 7 p.m. on weekdays with exceptions for Saturdays and Wednesdays. A two lady committee will ensure closures. The notice includes multiple named stores and individuals. A separate editorial praise to the Daily Argus commends its up to date coverage and Republican convention report.
New York figure Lucien Litleur reportedly aided the New York delegation in a push for Justice Hughes as a compromise candidate. Mis souri headquarters saw Wadley for President badges, while a June 20 Missouri motion to seat Roosevelt delegates from Alabama’s Ninth district failed 34 to 44 at the credentials committee.
Mrs. Jeff Craft of Heidelberg visits relatives in Neely this week while Mrs. Luther Beard and children are guests there. Mrs. J. E. Powell and Louise of Meridian visit Mrs. W. M. Lewis. D. B. Jenkins, a popular teacher, is ill. Major Mimms of Ellisville visits Laurel. Leon Runnels takes a job with Hicks Mercantile during a sale. Laurel Grocery promotes Malt breakfast and a Vanna dish salad. Roosevelt’s Chicago visit could affect the Republicans more than personal ambitions. The next act opens in Baltimore. Dr. W. S. Harper operates from Scriggs Drugstore with hours 9–12 and 2–5. office phone 39.
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