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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
3
A fragmented note warns men about financial hardship and urges immediate saving in a period of low mood. It emphasizes the importance of preparing for prosperity by starting a savings account now.
Senator Dixon predicted Roosevelt would win more than 600 delegates on the first ballot at Chicago, with over thirty from New York. Representative McKinley, Laft’s manager, put the president at 574 delegates exclusive of contested delegations and asserted Tatton’s nomination on the first ballot.
Reports from Baltimore Atlanta and Phoenix describe Watson being blocked by heckling at Georgia’s convention while Clark Howell and Thomas Felder maneuver for influence. Montana Kentucky and Florida delegates signal support for Champ Clark as Woodrow Wilson's rivals gain or lose leverage at the party gatherings.
A speech by Dr Claxton praises Superintendent Watkins and the community’s yearly pledge to support public schools. He warns democracy hinges on universal education, urges state provision of trained teachers, long and spacious schoolhouses, and equal opportunities for all children regardless of origin or wealth. He cites international days and urges action against illiteracy and neglect.
Abt emphasizes tailoring education to each child and avoiding rigid schemes. The board will appoint a new supervisor of primary work to oversee the primary department, and gardening prizes will be awarded again next year. Schools close until September 16 and ice cream boxes are available for delivery citywide.
The Abe Marcus building on Oak Street has been let to a Hattiesburg contractor and work will begin immediately. Brick is being delivered for the structure and construction is being pushed. Delays in Iran delivery affect the Davidson building on Central Avenue.
Dan Booker, a Negro preacher, faces arrest after an incident described as looking upon wine when it is red and falling into the clutches of the city police. The case awaits judgment from Judge Monigeinerg as Laurel jailers hold him awaiting a fine.
An old classified style notice touts dresses kimonas and dressing sacs at making prices from Dunagin Whitaker Company. Also offers oak bread for hot weather from Gross Bakers. Ends with unclear garbled text and a riddle-like question.
Garbled ad snippet mentions Mr and Mrs Leonard Satin rail and a new line of wash skirts at Dunagin Whitaker Company. Children’s wash dresses priced 50c and up. Georgia Star Savings Association expresses confidence in Laurel's future with 350,000 ready to loan. R E Hassell notes post show hours. Wallace Drug is involved in the notices.
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