Texas Constitution Amendment on Bonds for Public Improvements
The Legislature proposes an amendment to Section 52 of Article 3 authorizing districts to issue bonds up to 25 percent of assessed property value and levy taxes for interest and sinking funds to finance rivers drainage roads and related public works with a July 1915 special election. The Governor is to issue proclamations and funding is appropriated for notices and ballots.
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Texas
State of
State of Texas
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Torpid liver relief with Her Bine medicine
An old advertisement touts Her Bine as the remedy for bad breath dizziness and a general malaise due to a torpid liver. It claims the product makes the liver active vitalizes the blood and restores energy and cheerfulness priced at 50 cents and sold by all druggists.
Money Makers Advertise in Times Want Ads
Local economy themed feature highlights how readers use Times Want Ads to buy and sell goods. Notes opportunities, prices, and common categories. Mentions small businesses and households leveraging classified listings for quick trades.
Remembering John F. Boniger A Laredo Notable
Obituary for John F. Boniger born July 25 1865 Mobile Alabama who served as secretary treasurer of the Texas Mexican railroad and local treasurer of the National Lines of Mexico. He was a Christian, linguist, and member of the Knights of Pythias and Elks. He died peacefully at home on Farragut Street surrounded by family and friends.
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Farragut Street
Laredo
John F. Boniger
Mobile
Ala
Boniger
Lillian Tilly
B. W. Thacher
National Lines of
Mexico
Mexico City
Mr. Reynolds
Reynolds
Texas
Texas-Mexican Railroad
Mr. Boniger
National Lines of Mexico
Knights of Pythias
the Elks
Lela
Nothing So Good for a Cough or Cold Ad
A testimonial endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as quickest relief for coughs and colds. Mrs. J. Boroff of Eliza Obie says her daughter Ruth was cured two years ago, and she remains glad to favor the manufacturers. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
The Forks of the Creek Boy Vying for Future Promise
A Yorktown News piece defends a boy from the forks of the creek describing his muddy hair patchwork pants and odd habits while arguing he may grow into a bank president or judge. It contrasts town boys and endorses the rustic child as sound and sensible for the country’s future.
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Inima
Gio
Forks of the Creek
Yorktown
College Sprinters Prepare for Penn Relays Carnival
An all star intercollegiate meet at the University of Pennsylvania opens with more than eighty colleges represented. The 100 yard dash features Howard Drew of Southern California and other top sprinters from Chicago Michigan Pennsy and Dartmouth. The meet includes strong fields in the 120 yard hurdles high jump broad jump shot put hammer throw pole vault javelin and discus with relay races drawing the keenest interest as nations best college athletes contest for national honors.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
America
National College
Stockholm
Howard Drew
Southern California
Howe
Colby
Knight
Barnick
Chicago
Smith
Michigan
Patterson
Pennsy
Rice
Maine
Hoyt
Grinnell
Kelly
Braun
Dartmouth
Ward
Crowley
Virginia
Ferguson
Willard
Cornell
Bray
Columbia
Pittenger
Ohio State
Richards
Oler
Yale
Johnstone
Harvard
Crane
Pennsylvania
James
Northwestern
Slemen
Davy
Princeton
Anther
Worthington
Southern
California
Nordell
Gooch
Laflame
Stiles
Wisconsin
Graham
Ferris
Beatty
Whitney
Spears
Mike Dorizas
Olmstead
Columbbia
Mucks
Ross
Bailey
New England
Murphy
Loughridge
McCutcheon
White
Syracuse
Barker
Milton
Camp
Sarvard
Carter
van Kennen
Floyd
Missouri
Wilson
Hallman
Washington and Lee
Florston
Ballard’s Snow Liniment Advertises Healing Lotion
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin is BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. It is both healing and antiseptic. Price 26c 60c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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Ballards
Weather forecast for New Orleans area shows showers tonight
The Times reports a forecast from the US Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Expect probable showers tonight and Friday as a weather system moves through the region.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Local Fort McIntosh Weather Report Summary
Fort McIntosh observations for the 724 hours ending 6 p m yesterday show a maximum reading of 92 degrees and a minimum of 65 degrees. Winds from the southeast with clear skies.
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Fort McIntosh
Stomach Trouble Solved by Black Draught in Kentucky Ad
A Kentucky reader reports five years of stomach trouble and sick headaches ending after three months using Thedford's Black Draught. The letter touts the remedy as safe for all ages and urges families to keep a package on hand.
Personal notices list visitors and arrivals in the city
City visitors include C. H. Clifton on business, G. A. Welhauseh from Encinal, Miss M. Sallee back from San Antonio trips, Mrs. L. W. Uzzell visiting her son in San Antonio, and many others from Colquitt, Minera, Webb, Dallas, Chicago, and beyond. An extended guest listing mentions Hamilton guests and multiple names at the Hamilton and related social entries.
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C. H. Clifton
G. A. Welhauseh
Encinal
M. Sallee
San Antonio
L. W. Uzzell
W. D. Scott
Colquitt
Texas
Headley White
Jennie Devine
Wm. Devine
Bender
W. D. Anderson
Baltimore
W. Peterson
H. Deetsch
A. KE. Courtney
Geo. B. Clarke
Chicago, Il
J. F. Goodin
T. L. James
Dallas
J. W. Bristowe
San Francisco
Cal
I. H. Merriam
Ft. Worth
M. Kirsch
A.M. Owens
G. H Whitney
Chicago
J. J. Pratt
el Paso
Road experts offer guidance on local improvements
Expert advice from Geo D Marshall of the Office of Public Roads and B K Coghlan of the A and M Highway Engineering Department is available to Texas counties. They urge solving road problems with regular tax money and securing proper instruction and maintenance through Clarence Ousley at College Station.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Geo. D. Marshall
Office of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Proof
B. K. Coghlan
A & M. College of Texas
Clarence Ousley
College Station
Texas
Louisiana Teachers Meet Opens in Baton Rouge
The spring convention of the State Teachers' Association opened in Baton Rouge. An important report on rural school conditions will be read and rural school needs will occupy much of the three day discussion.
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Saton Rouge
State Teachers’ Association
New Baby Declares Arrival At Milwaukee Kindergarten
A Milwaukee kindergarten pupil Nan excitedly tells a teacher she has a new little sister. The teacher learns the baby was brought by Dr. Brown, prompting another child to comment We take off him too.
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Milwaukee
Nan
She Lippincott
Your Child's Cough Call for Help
An old advertisement urges parents to treat a child's cough with Dr. King's New Discovery. It promises quick relief from cold symptoms, soothing the cough regardless of duration, with a guarantee and availability from a local druggist.
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Dr. King
Onion Shipments From Laredo Reach 696 Cars This Season
Ninety five car shipment of onions departed Laredo last night over the 1. & G. N. line. The season total now stands at 696 cars shipped from Laredo.
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Laredo
Americans Do Not Accept Transfer Offer at Tampico
/ Associated Press report from Washington on April 22 notes 5 000 foreign nationals in Tampico half American only 300 accepted the U S offer to depart aboard the army transport Buford skirmishing between Villa and Carranza forces continues near Nicano outside Tampico Obregon pursuing Villa with about 40 000 troops northward from Trapuato per Carranza advisories.
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Washington
Tampico
United States
Buford
Villa
Carranza
Nicano
Obregon
Trapuato
Texas Federation of Labor backs woman suffrage amendment
The Texas Federation of Labor adopted any constitutional amendment favoring woman suffrage as announced by Associated Press from Austin on April 22.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Federation of Labor Today
Oil Field Blown Downd During Stormat Electra Texas
Eighty derricks and two small cottages toppled in the Electra oil field during a fierce electrical wind storm. Lightning caused fires in several small oil tanks.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
Electra
Submarine clash reported near Helgoland Bay
Berlin announced British submarines were repeatedly observed in a North Sea bay. German forces attacked sighting vessels, sinking one submarine and likely destroying others. Helgoland Bay near the major German naval base is cited as the location.
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North Sea
Helgoland Bay
Associated Press
Berlin
Admiralty Today
Germany
Way for Youths in French General Retirements
Paris April 22. Twenty nine more French generals have been placed on the retired list to make way for younger men. This action shifts command toward a new generation as older officers exit service.
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Paris
Deadlock in Austria Italy talks broken in Rome
Negotiations between Austria and Italy resume after an unexplained shift in positions. It is believed one side gained concessions, creating a renewed chance for a peaceful settlement of Italy's ambitions against Austria.
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Rome
Austria
Italy
German Warship Sighting Reported in North Sea
Copenhagen dispatches report ongoing arrivals of German warships off the North Sea coast with details continuing to come in from observers and naval authorities.
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Copenhagen
North Sea
Dutch Steamer Halted by German Submarine
A German submarine stopped a Dutch steamer on the Sweden Finland trade route April 22, examined papers and allowed the vessel to continue.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Finland
Germans Report Mountain Mining Success Between La Basse and Arras
Berlin reports several mining operations successful between La Basse and Arras. A French surprise attack in Le Pretre woods was repulsed with heavy losses last night.
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Berlin
la Basse
Arras
le Pretre
Body of 13 year old Evelyn Steele found in sand
In Muskegon Michigan April 22 the body of Evelyn Steele aged 13 was found buried in sand in an alley near her home. She had not been seen since leaving for school the previous morning. The stepmother confessed the girl died during a criminal operation.
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Muskegon
Mich
Evelyn Steele
Georgia Gov receives Leo Frank commutation petition
Atlanta April 22. Leo Frank's attorneys filed a petition with the Georgia governor to commute his death sentence to life imprisonment.
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Atlanta, Ga
Leo Frank
Georgia
Frank
President Wilson Receives Baltimore Newsboys Badge
In Washington on April 22 the White House welcomed Baltimore newsboys to present President Wilson with a badge from the Baltimore child labor bureau entitling him to sell papers in the city. Wilson praised the youths for self reliance and urged the straight road to honor and self respect, expressing support and goodwill.
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Washington
Germany
Harrison
Giggles” McQuinn
Baltimore
Wilson
Giggles
White House
Child Labor Bureau of
Oriole City
Newsies
Recalled All German and Austrian Subjects in Switzerland
Geneva reports all German and Austrian residents in Switzerland were recalled by their governments. The move covers even non military subjects. Passengers with U S bound tickets via Italian steamers were refunded as Italy requires its steamships to be used.
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Geneva
Switzerland
United States
Russians Invite Attack Tactics in Carpathians
Petrograd reports Russian forces in the Carpathians lure Austrian attacks by feigning non resistance then break the assault. The tactic helped them capture an entire Austrian battalion near Polen. Austrians fail to clear main passes and pursue outflanking moves.
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Petrograd
Carpathians
Polen
Final Dixie Highway route decision in Chicago today
Officials from Illinois Indiana Ohio Kentucky Tennessee Georgia and Florida gather at the LaSalle Hotel to determine the Dixie Highway route from Chicago to Jacksonville. The southern end is set. the meeting weighs northern route claims from various cities and states.
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Chicago
Jacksonville
LaSalle Hotel
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Florida
Dr Bell's Vina TartHonay for Whooping Cough Ad
Whooping cough relief praised for children and families. Coughs and colds respond to this tonic, which eases mucus and soothes throat and lungs, reducing coughing spells. Available at your druggist for 26 cents.
Don’t Handicap the Corn Cultivation Tips From Texan Agronomist
Agronomist J. O. Morgan of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas advises shallow cultivation for corn. He suggests not digging soil more than about 3 inches, using implements that pulverize without ridges, and employing sweeps or small-tooth cultivators to keep the seed bed loose.
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J. O. Morgan
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Fresh Fish and Oysters Market Notice
Notice to the public at the market corner offering fresh fish and oysters daily in any style. Oysters sold by the dozen or hundred and select fish by the pound for takeout. No delivery service. customers may select and carry away. J. W. HOPKINS Shorty.
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J. W. Hopkins
Shorty
Roosevelt Ineligible Under New York Law For Governor
Syracuse April 22 Theodore Roosevelt testified during cross examination that New York constitution requires five years residency prior to election for governor He said he had sworn an affidavit claiming residence in Washington one year before his New York governorship election resulting in questions about eligibility
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Syracuse
N. Y
Thedore Roosevelt
Barnes
New York
Roose Velt
Washington
Six Bodies Recovered From Birmingham Retail Collapse
Six bodies were recovered from two retail stores that collapsed in Birmingham on April 21. Six others are believed trapped in the ruins. The city reports ongoing search and rescue efforts as investigators assess the scene.
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Birmingham
Ala
Government suit against billboard trust set for hearing
In Chicago on April 21 the federal case against the billboard trust is scheduled for hearing before Judge K M Landis in the district court.
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Chicago
Billboard “Trust
Federal District Court
K. M. Landis
End of Famous Romance in Boston Divorce Scene
Boston April 22 Mrs Marie Tudor Garland once heir to a $10 million fortune after marrying Francis C Green her financial adviser and caretaker of her estate then later divorcing. The long romance began with a first marriage to James A Garland endured separations and reconciliations ending with Garlands death and a new marriage to Green followed by a second divorce.
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Boston
Marie ‘Tudor’ Garland
Garland
Buzzard’s Bay
Francis ¢. Green
Marie Louise ‘Tudor
James A. Garland
Brookline
Europe
Mrs. Garland
Garlands
Hyannisport
Mrs
Green
Francis M. Green
James Otis
Stomach Trouble Cured by Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs. H. G. Cleveland of Arnold Pennsylvania reports persistent sour stomach and bloating after meals. She credits two bottles of Chamberlain's tablets with her complete recovery and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
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H. G. Cleveland
Arnold, Pa
Chamberlain
Pacific Association Boxing Championships Open in Frisco Tomorrow
The Pacific Association boxing championships start in Frisco tomorrow under A. A. U. rules, featuring regional lightweights and welterweights competing for regional titles.
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Pacific Association
Frisco
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