Local notices and ads from Laredo era newspaper
Advertisements and short notices list openings for Laredo Preparatory School in September at 1711 Matamoros Street, vaudeville acts "Robinson Crusoe" at the Royal, insurance offerings, a baptism at St. Peter's Church, a lumber supplier boast, jury scrip payment reminder, plumbing and gas fitting services, local family moves to Convent Avenue, new auto tires sale, band concert in Nuevo Laredo, Luna Park feature "Half a Chance," county court adjournment, Queen Quality shoes and Buick agent notes, and Manuel Garcia Vigil departing Hidalgo to join the constitutional army with 300 men in the First Regiment of Dragoons.
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Leredo Preparatory School
Kindersarten
Matamoros Stree
Robinson Crusoe
Karl T. Mott
the Royal Tonight
Luna Park
John Oo
Buenz & Son
Martin
Earl T. Mott
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
First Battalion
Manuel Garcia Vigil
Constitutional Army
Hidalgo
Vigil
Dragoons
Musquez
Constipation Ad Promises Health Through Bowels
An old advertising notice promotes HERBINE as a remedy for constipation. It claims eliminating bowel accumulations keeps the system in prime condition. The price is 50 cents, sold by all druggists. Ad by Ady.
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Ady
Ramsay Party Plans Extensive Southern Trip for Ellen
Mrs F M Ramsay and her daughter Ellen depart tonight on a multi state journey. They will stop first in Dublin Virginia to visit relatives, then Charlotte and Mount Airy North Carolina, before reaching Agnes Scott College in Decatur Georgia for a four year program. Mrs Ramsay plans to stay away until October 25 as the term begins October 16.
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F. M. Ramsay
Ellen
Decatur
Agnes Scott College
Dublin
Virginia
Charlotte
Mount Airy
N. C
Probate Court Admits Several Wills In Webb County
Webb County Probate Court reports wills admitted to probate for F. M. Benavides F. B. Chapa and Maria C. Jordan with named executors and guardians appointed. An order of sale granted in the Louis Bruckoff estate. Minor Ed Denike appointed guardian in Arguendigui matter. Also notes a near miss in a serious accident near the federal building and a vaccine advertisement for Lard's Snow Liniment.
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Webb County
Court House
Page
F. M. Benavides
Augustina V. de Benavides
F. B. Chapa
Will
Sara S. de Chapa
Maria C. Jordan
Lorenzo Cardenas
Juana Vasquez de Cardenas
Arguendigui
Ed Denike
Louis Bruckoff
Rebels Defeated In Fierce Battle Near Abasolo
The constitutionalists were defeated in a three day battle near Abasolo in Coahuila last week and retreating northward due to scarce ammunition. Reports note immense property destruction with no killed tally yet. Associated Press dispatch from Eagle Pass Texas dated Aug 18.
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Associated Press
Eagle Passe
Texas
Abasolo
Coahuila
Killed Them Both Divorced Wife Shot Judge in Georgia Postoffice
In Millen Georgia Judge W S Goodbee and his wife were shot in the local post office. The divorcee Fdna Goo bee is named as the suspect. A successor to the superintendent of instruction is announced with W P Doughty of Marlin named to replace F M Brailey.
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Judge Goodbee
Georgia Postoffice
Associated Pres
Doughty of
Marlin
Brailey
Associated Pros
Austin
Texas
W. PF. Doughty
Site Superintendent of Public Instruction
F. M. Brailey
Liquor Shipments, Intersta ce Bill Passed in House
The Texas House today passed the intersta liquor shipment bill and a civil bill. A resolution by Governor providing for a committee of three house members to investigate state institutions was tabled. The Hill bill altering settlements of state litigation with Imperial Sugar Company was approved, and the law relating to renewed liens with deeds of trust was amended. The Senate accepted the conference committee’s report on democracy and education appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pre
Austin
Texas
Hau
Allison
House
Senate
Conferenc
Robinson Opens Gate to Seat Clayton in Senate Row
Washington August 18 The first sign of Democratic split over seating Henry O Clayton Gov O Neals appointee to the Senate came as Senator Robinson of Arkansas declared the governor has power to appoint under the new seventeenth amendment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Henry O. Clayton
O'Neal
Senator Johnston
Robinson
Arkansas
Retook Coro as government forces recapture town
Reports from Willemstad Curaçao dated August 18 say the town of Coro in Falco state was recaptured by government troops after a fierce battle with Castro’s followers who struck the first blow. Detailing ports received to day, the message notes the combat's decisive turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Curcao
Coro
Falco
Castro
McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR promotion for infants
An old advertisement urges every home with a baby to keep McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR on hand for sour stomach wind colic diarrhoea or summer complaint. The remedy contains no opium morphine or injurious drug and is sold by all druggists at 25c and 50c per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee’s
Circumcision Ceremony for Infant Lionel Goodman
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. I. Goodman was circumcised yesterday morning at the Goodman home 2005 Farragut street. Dr Solomon of San Antonio performed the rite attended by invited guests. The child was named Lionel M. Goodman with sponsors Mr Ed J Moser and Miss Estelle Moser. Champagne punch and cake were served after the ceremony.
Mrs Dorothy Hornberger Dies In Laredo At 78
Mrs Dorothy Hornberger aged 78 died at her daughter 1819 Victoria street Saturday night at 9. She had arrived in Laredo from Austin earlier this year and had been in declining health for about a month. Accompanied by her daughter and son in law L M Clifford the remains were sent to Austin this morning. The funeral will be held there tomorrow afternoon. Her family and friends extend condolences.
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Dorothy Hornberger
L. M. Clifford
Victoria Street
Laredo
Austin
Bids Sought for School Fund Depository Laredo IDS
Bids will be received until 11 a m August 18 for the position of depository of the Independent School District of Laredo Texas for the term ending August 31 1914. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. M S Ryan president of the board Adv 37 16
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Independent School District of
Laredo
Iexas
M. S. Ryan
Villegas Baseball Team Sweeps Doubleheader at Heights Park
Two baseball games at Heights Park yielded one-sided scores. Villegas routed The Texas 21 to 1 in the morning and then defeated Bermudas 17 to 0 in the afternoon. The Villegas club plans three games in San Diego starting next Saturday, one on Saturday and two on Sunday, returning Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heights Fark
Villegas
Texas
Villcas
Bermudas
San Diego
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised by Clinton Man
E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine says Bucklen's Arnica Salve removes pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and other skin injuries instantly. He claims it robs other remedies of their terror and that as a healing remedy it has no equal. Price 25 cents at Reed Drug Store.
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E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
Reed Drug Store
Colorado Federation of Labor Opens Three-Day Convention
Trinidad Colorado August 18 delegates from all organized trades in the state gathered as the annual Colorado Federation of Labor convention opened this morning. The three day meeting will cover many legislative and other important questions for organized workers.
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Trinidad
Colo
Colorado Federation of Labor
Wilsons Propose No Compromise on Administration Currency Bill
Washington Aug. 18 President Wilson stated he would stand by the democratic majority report from the House Banking and Currency Committee on the administration currency bill and would not bargain with insurgent Democrats.
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Washington
Wilson
House Banking and Currency Committee
Omaha to Vote on Gas Franchise
Omaha Neb Aug 18 A special election will be held tomorrow to decide whether the city shall extend the Omaha Gas Company's franchise for twenty five years In return the company pledges to cut gas price to one dollar per thousand feet Despite the price promise many real estate and improvement clubs business leaders and citizens oppose the extension citing long term control and costs for residents
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Omaha
Neb
Omaha Gas Company
Detoured route brings Mexican traveler home via coast trip
Mr E Vidales, brother of Joe Vidales of our town, arrived after a long journey from Durango Mexico. He traveled by wagon to Mazatlan then by steamer to San Francisco and rail to Laredo, recounting incidents from the F mining town to the Mexican seaport.
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E. Vidales
Joe Vidales
Durango
Mexico
Mazatlan
San Francisco
Laredo
Gas Engine Exhibition Opens in Kansas City Convention
Nearly 3000 gas engine dealers from Nebraska Kansas Iowa and Missouri are expected to attend the National Gas Engine Association annual convention and exhibition opening in Kansas City Missouri. The event runs through the week.
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Kansas City
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Missour
National Gas Engine Association
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Dorothy Hornberger
Sincere heartfelt thanks to all friends who offered assistance and sympathy during our mother's illness and death Mrs Dorothy Hornberger also grateful for flowers from Mr and Mrs L M Clifford.
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Dorothy Hornberger
L. M. Clifford
Meat and accurate job work ing up 43
A brief item notes work on meat processing and job accuracy reaching a score of 43. The entry emphasizes efficiency and quality control measures in ongoing operations.
RAND CIRCUIT HORSES AT ROCKINGHAM
Rockingham Park prepares for Grand Circuit races with five events on the agenda. Detroit entrants travel east for a training test today. official programs start tomorrow. Highlights include Breecers' Futurity for three-year-olds with a $5000 purse and Cranite State Stake for 2:12 class trotters offering $5000.
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N. H
Rockingham Park
Detroit
Ameriforce Breecers
Jewelry thieves frightened away with ten thousand in gems
Police say criminals struck Hermann's jewelry store between Saturday night and Sunday, discovering about ten thousand dollars in jewels but abandoning the scene before a larger haul worth around one hundred thousand could be taken. The thieves, frightened away, left behind the smaller loot.
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Cowport
R. L
Hermann
Ater
Sooty
Decatur encampment of Knights of Pythias opens with leaders
Decatur Aug 18 joint encampment of Sinois and Indians by Knights of Pythias. About 14 speakers addressed the opening ceremony this afternoon. Governor Hunt, Union P Hunt, and Indiana Supreme representative John J. Hevn e delivered addresses.
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Tiesatur
Deccatur
Knights of Pythias
Order
Goveror
National Fraternal Order of Orioles Opens Convention
Merion Ind Aug 16 The national convention of the Fraternal Order of Orioles began today with more than a thousand delegates and visitors. Mayor Wilson welcomed attendees and Fred J. Laemes outlined the organization. A big street parade is planned for tomorrow and the convention closes Thursday with a Gas City excursion.
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Merion
Ind
Fraternal Order of Orioles
Wilson
Snonse
Fred J. Laemes
Buffalo
Smorniow
Gas City
Notice of Sale of a mule and a horse in Laredo
Seized for violation of U S Revenue Laws, one brown mule and one brown horse to be sold at the Customs House in Laredo on Monday August 25, 1913 at 1:00 p m. Anyone claiming must file claim with the collector within seven days from the date hereof. Mary C Devine Deputy Collector Laredo Texas August 18 1913 Adj
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United States Revenue
Mary C. Devine
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St. Peter's Church
Otto Withoff
S. M. Barlow
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No. &12
J. Alex MacDonald
Jno
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Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
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Thaw
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Uela
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Goodman Baty
Hornberger
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