Mexican Situation Notes and Domestic Brevity
The article reviews U S diplomacy over Huerta, noting Lind's delivery of President Wilson’s note and reactions of foreign ministers, while urging transparency about U S plans. It contrasts open diplomacy under McKinley with current secrecy, questions whether Wilson will act or risk war, and highlights public entitlement to clarity on policy. It also reports on local agriculture, onion crops, irrigation, and diversification, with examples from Laredo and Alvin, and mentions a Shreveport wedding and a school certification and constitutional convention discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Mexico
Gen. Huerta
Huerta
United States
Envoy Lind
Gen Huerta
President Huerta
Mr. Wilson
Laredo
Lane
Commission Unien
Payne
Texans
Texas
Alvin
Colorado
Satsuma
Avers
Jersey
Cure for Fifty Year Eczema With Hobson's Ointment
A reader notes fifty years of tetter relief after using Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment claiming a perfect cure. The testimonial mentions Reed's Drug Store and a 50 cent price, with Pfeiffer Chemical Company in Philadelphia and St. Louis listed as contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Kenney
Dr. Hobson
Land of Blasted Hopes in South Texas Reclaimed
A Farm and Ranch writer profiles the South Texas area near Houston dubbed the Land of Blasted Hopes. He notes the land is being reclaimed after multiple resales driven by the same unfulfilled promises. The piece argues reclamation efforts aim to stabilize value and future prospects despite repeated cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm and Ranch
South Texas
Houston
This Date in History and Birthdays Aug 18
This entry lists historical events tied to August 18 including John Dryden’s 1670 Poet Laureate creation, Pontiac’s War ending in 1765, Baden’s 1818 constitution, Wilkes Expedition departure in 1828, Kearney’s Santa Fe possession in 1846, Balzac’s death in 1850, and violinist Ole Bull’s death in 1880, alongside a note about a 52nd birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dryden
England
America
Grand Duchy of Baden
Hampton Roads
South Pacific
Stephen W. Kearney
U. S
Santa Fe
N. M
Honore de Balzac
Ole Bull
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured in Laredo Testimonial
A public statement from Carmen Zamora of 1408 Iturbide Street, Laredo, credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing years of backache and kidney trouble after one box purchased at City Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is sole U.S. agent. price 50 cents. Also notes James M. Baker, new U S Senate secretary, born in 1861, with a career in law and politics. An ad for White's Cream Vermifuge claims worm remedies and health restoration for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen Zamora
Iturbide St
Laredo
Texas
Doan
City
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
James M. Baker
United States Senate
Lowdensville
S. C
Wofatd College
Fifth Judicial Circuit Court
Baker
Calomel
Ca Sella
Dodson
The
City Drug Co
National Tennis Champion Ships Open at Newport
National tennis championship week opens at the Newport Lawn Tennis Club Casino courts. Thirty third annual event draws top U S players for doubles singles and interscholastic singles with many former champions returning including Maurice E McLoughlin and William A Larned Beals C Wright among entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. L
Newport Lawn Tennis Club
Maurice E. McLoughlin
William A. Larned
Beals c. Wright
Costly Treatment Ends With Simple Remedy
C H Hines of Whitlow Arkansas narrates a costly, unresolved struggle with constipation and indigestion ending after using Chamberlain's Tablets. He reports visits to a St Louis hospital and a New Orleans hospital with no cure, then relief upon completing the tablets. Ad pasted by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Hines
Whitlow
Ark
St. Louis
New Orleans
Chamberlain
Publication Snippets From Various Texan Papers
A collage of cultural and political musings mixes posts from Port Arthur Laredo and Waco articles. It notes Tennessee nudity talk, Elbert Hubbard quotes on paternity and maternity, Governor George W. Hays taking office in Arkansas, and commentary on fashion, obituaries, oil windfalls, and gas price impacts across Texas and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Laredo
Tennessee
Cleburne
Elbert Hubbard
Prince of Pifflers
Hubbard
Huxley
Darwin
Kant
Schopenhauer
Sheridan and
Shaw
Waco News
George W. Hays
Arkansas
Houston Post
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Promises Healthier Children
A vintage ad warns mothers that worm infestations cause feverish, irritable children and promises relief with Kickapoo Worm Killer. It claims to kill worms, boost appetite, and regulate digestion, with Reed's Drug Store selling it for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Barbecue strengthens Mexican American ties in Nuevo Laredo
A grand barbecue hosted by Shelby Theriot, American vice consul and Nuevo Laredo businessman, drew many friends from both sides of the border. The event featured a Mexican orchestra, hearty food, and toasts praising friendship between Mexican and American residents amid tense times. General Teller spoke on loyalty to the government and clarified his telegram to President Huerta, while Consul Lozano urged continued cross border harmony. Dodson's Liver Tone advertised as a safe liver remedy during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuevo Laredo
Shelby Theriot
Two Laredos
General Teller
Huerta
Tellez
Antonio Lozano
Mexico
United States
Boosters Return From Corpus Christi Convention
Laredo delegates bring back enthusiasm after securing the next convention for the city and forming the Progressive League of Southwest Texas. Dr. G. Hiatt and C. H. Stowers win titles on the official roll, while Potts drives the delegation and Judge Greer speaks on arrival. The Laredo Band impresses Corpus visitors and a soda fountain ad promotes free beverages at the new Moser building through August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Boosters
Corpus Christi
G. €. Hiatt
C. H. Stowers
Potts
Greer
Moser
Arturo A. Herrera
Hospitable toast to guests at afternoon gathering
A cordial afternoon event featured toasts by J. J. Haynes Dr J T Halsel Lic Antonio Govelo de la Torre General Joaquin Tellez Amador Sanchez Jose Lozano Mexican Consul Antonio Lozano and Shelby Theriot. Attendees included General Tellez U S Consul Alonzo B Garrett Serafin Saenz Col Francisco Narranjo Joe Lozano and many others from Nuevo Laredo and Laredo Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Haynes
J. T. Halsel
Lic
Antonio Govelo de la Torre
Joaquin Tellez
Amador Sanchez
Jose Lozano
Antonio Lozano
Shelby Theriot
Nuevo Laredo
U. S
Alonzo B. Garrett
Serafin Saenz
Col
Francisco Narranjo
Joe Lozano
David Quintana
Miguel Volpe
Rafael de Zuniga
Prisciliano Caballero
Adolfo Salinas
A. Guerra
Reyes Macias
Montecino
Tellez
Ignacio Belendez
Jose de la Llave
Tomas Torres
Antonio Govelo de Torre
Pedro Gonzalez
Gustavo Casso
Arturo Volpe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aan
Lind
Mexico City
Bryan
McKinley
Arariou
Gulf Coast
Ayers
Josephine Josey
Shreveport
M Montefiore Harris
the Times
Harris
Waco
Fr. M. Bralley
Lrede High School
Bralley
State University
Pfeiffer Chemical CO
Philadelphia, Pa
St. Louis, Mo
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Se Heavy
Laredo Preparatory School
Matamoros ST
Davia
Heaner
E. B. Brewster
Voice OF Texas
Galveston News
Louisiana
Port Arthur News
John Find
Bailey
B. Q. Evans
Balkans
China
Galveston
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company
Corpus
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