Texas Civic Improvement Push Seeks More Parks and Trees
The Times cheers a statewide civic improvement movement to create attractive cities, plant a million trees, and enhance public parks. The Texas Commercial Secretaries association will press for better parks with a state press campaign and club participation, while Joan Davey visits for lectures. Laredo may become a model city in the effort to Make a Better Texas.
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the Times
Texas
Texas Commercial Secretaries Association
Joan Davey
State
Laredo
Make & Beter
Workers Wanted for a Diplomatic Post in State Department
The piece argues for hiring a few self supporting young gentlemen to balance a perceived plutocratic image at the State Department. It notes Secretary Knox favors the rich but suggests adding modest, democratic representatives to counter criticism and maintain appearances amid rising luxury.
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State Knox
Knox
State Department
Hidnas
Texas Ten-Year Growth and Future Prospects
The article analyzes Texas census figures showing a ten-year population gain of 847 832, with belief of over 1 000 000. It questions the required growth for the next decade under improved conditions, attributing past slow growth to fanatic and demagogic administrations that deterred business and investment, while noting the state’s towering resources as a mitigating factor.
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Texas
Texas poised for decade of growth under Colquitt governorship
The passage praises Governor-elect Colquitt and predicts a favorable decade for Texas with broad policy, anticipating advances in population, commerce, and industry beyond the progress seen since 1900.
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Colquitt
Texas
Proposal for a national holiday honoring America on April 25
A bill in the House Judiciary Committee proposes a yearly April 25 holiday to honor the name America as the continent’s cognomen. It outlines national, state, and civic celebrations and traces America’s naming to Americus Vespucci. Rep Hamill of New Jersey touts it as filling a long felt need for continental unity.
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Committee On Judiciary
House of Representatives
America
Americus Vespucci
Rep. Hamill
New Jersey
Hudson’s Bay
Panama
White House calf Billy mourned as San Antonio forms Good Fellows
Mourning for Billy the White House calf continues while San Antonio organizes a Good Fellows club. The old town holds enough material to recruit several thousand members, underscoring broad local interest in the commemorative effort.
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Billy
White House
San Antonio
MADEROISTS DEFEATED NEAR Cerro Prieto
A telegram from Enriquez Creel reports a clash near Cerro Prieto Chihuahua where government troops led by General Navarro defeated insurrectionists. About sixty insurgents were killed and many wounded as the rebels were routed and pursued.
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Conen Diebel
Enriquez Creel
Mexico City
Cerro Prieto
Chihuahus
Navarro
Little Locals Weather Notes and Local Activities
A light rain fell last night with forecasts of more showers. The Elks initiated three candidates from El Oro, Mexico in a special meeting. Rainfall measured at Fort McIntosh was a fraction under a third of an inch and temperatures dropped. Nuevo Laredo fiestas open next Sunday. onion growers report light rain helped onions and turkey. Imports through the port included bone, ixthie, hides, beans and other merchandise. A marriage license was issued to Julio Ries and Refugio Mendoza.
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the Elks
el Oro
Mexico
Fort McIntosh
It Is Almost Christmas In A Family Moment
A fragmentary verse note reflects a late night home arrival before Christmas. The speaker greets a frightened mother with hopeful lines about morning near and a brief, intimate exchange.
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J. M, Lewis
Nelson sisters host reception and ball at Elke Hall
The Misses Lizzie and Agnes Nelson will host a reception and ball at Elke Hall this evening. It promises to be an elaborate and enjoyable affair with festive atmosphere and social appeal for attendees.
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Lizzie
Agnes Nelson
Elke Hall
One Week Holiday For Christ Christmas School Close
L J Christen of the city school said this morning that the schools will close a week from next Friday for the Christmas holidays and that they will be closed a week as in former years. They will resume on Monday January 2. Merchants and business houses in the city will also close Monday January 2 to give employees a holiday since New Year falls on Sunday.
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L. J. Christen
Married Ladies club hosts five hundred games at Elks
Mrs. S. A. Wolcott entertained the Married Ladies club at the Elks clubrooms yesterday afternoon. Five tables played five hundred with flowers as decorations. Mrs. J. K. Beretta won the club prize and Mrs. R. Lilly of New York took the guests prize. A salad course followed and then ices were served.
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S. A. Wolcott
Elks
Ulmer Couple Return to Laredo as Lumber Firm Opens
Will and Mrs. Oliver O. Ulmer return to Laredo to establish a wholesale lumber office here. Ulmer will base the headquarters in Laredo while traveling in the Mexicano Republic. Mrs Ulmer, daughter of Capt S. T. Foster, was born in Laredo, and the Ulmers spent years here growing up. They have many friends who welcome them back.
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Oliver O. Ulmer
Laredo
Mr. Ulmer
Ulmer
Capt
S. T. Foster
Silence of Conscience Echoes in Quiet Moments
A reflective note on how inner guidance can feel muted yet remains a guiding force during tense and moral choices. The piece suggests that restraint and careful judgment can prevail even when inner voices seem silent.
Webb County seeks bids to lease 4428 acres near Laredo
Notice calls sealed bids for a five year lease of 4428 acres of Webb County Schooll land known as Survey No. 1383 located about 34 miles northeast of Laredo. Bids due by 11 am December 20, 1910 at the County Clerk’s office. Rentals must be paid annually in advance. failure cancels lease. County Commissioners Court may reject all bids. By order Gro. R. Paar County Clerk.
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Laredo
County Commissioners Court
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Gro. R. Paar, Co. v
C. W. Co
Co. Com
Thorns and Orange Blossoms Impress Grands Stock Crowd
A rainy night did not dampen a good audience at the Grands Stock company tent for Thorns and Orange Blossoms. Alf Williams as Jimmy Swift and Ida May Boggs as his English sweetheart received repeated applause for strong acting. Tonight’s four act comedy drama The Girl and The Judge is billed, already a hit elsewhere, promising loud laughter.
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Grands Stock Company
Alf, Williams
Jimmy Swift
Ida May Boggs
Grandi Company
Ex Vice President Fairbanks at Gridiron Club Meeting
Ex Vice President Fairbanks travels to Washington for a Gridiron Club gathering this week. The piece notes political ironies like census choices affecting Texas and quips about the Laredo onion. It mentions Mrs Herbert M Clapp of Philadelphia shooting her millionaire husband in what reads as a sharp local item.
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Fairbanks
Washington
Gridiron Club
Herbert M. Clapp
Philadelphia
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Waverly man
The quicker a cold is cured the lower the risk of pneumonia and serious diseases, says Mr. B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia. He praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best on the market and has recommended it to friends. For sale by all dealers.
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B. W. L. Hall
Waverly
Chamberlain
Saved From Awful Death by King’s New Discovery
Fayetteville North Carolina resident recounts his sister’s near death from consumption and how Dr King’s New Discovery cured her cough and weakened lungs. The product is praised for coughs colds bronchial ailments with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a trial bottle at Reed Drug Co.
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A. D. McDonald
Fayetteville
Reed Drug. Co. Lk
Through trains and schedules for major railways
Rail timetable listing provide through fast trains to Mexico City St Louis and local Saltillo service from J G N station. Texas Mexico line shows Corpus Christi departures and arrivals. Rio Grande Eagle Pass service from Laredo and Minera runs daily except Sunday with No 1 at 8 am and No 2 at 1 pm arriving 10 am and 3 30 pm respectively.
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Saltillo
Texas Mexican
Corpus Christi
Standard Time International
Great Northern
St. Louis
RIO Grande & Eagle Pasa
Laredo
Minera
Gold Norther Blew Up Yesterday Afternoon Accompanied by Showers
A cold north wind and heavy clouds moved in yesterday afternoon followed by light showers and sprinkling rain overnight. The weather was forecast by the U S weather bureau in New Orleans and by truck farmers in the Laredo area. The chill moderated this morning with no freeze in sight though ice has been reported between here and San Antonio. Light showers were said to benefit onions and other truck crops.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Laredo
Here
San Antonio
Judge Corey C. Thomas Buys 1280 Acres in Webb County
Judge Corey C. Thomas of Cottula bought 1280 acres in Webb County adjoining his brother Woodlief Thomas's ranch and near land he already owns about fifteen miles from the Mineral coal mines. He expects the land to gain value as the area develops while noting Webb County cattle are improving and will winter better than in recent years.
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Corey C. Thomas
Cotulla
Webb County
Woodiief Thomas
Minera
Thomas
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Laredo Resident
A Laredo reader recounts relief after years of kidney trouble using one box of Dean's Kidney Pills bought at City Drug Store. The letter, from Carlos Diaz of Hidalgo and Convent Streets, praises the remedy and urges others to use Doan's. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co with Buffalo as sole agents. price 50 cents.
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Carlos Diaz
Hidalgo and
Convent Sts
Tex
Dean
Foster-Milburp Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Texas Dean restricts social visits for female students
The Texas University dean declares young lady students may not receive company more than three times weekly. The note claims this limits the students and hints at poverty. Separately a New York gathering proclaimed Mark Twain the king of humorists, noting the public long crowned him before his death.
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The
Texas University
New York
Mark Twain
James J Hill Calls for Laws to Remove President from Politics
James J Hill declares laws should be framed to take the president out of politics. The remark appears aimed at blocking the colonel from entering the race again.
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James J. Hill
Ends Winter's Troubles Inspires Bucklen Arnica Salve
Winter woes such as frostbite chilblains and chapped skin are eased by Bucklen's Arnica Salve, described as a great healer for burns boils piles cuts sores eczema and sprains. A trial convinces at Reed Drug Co, 3k.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Reed Drug. Co
Two Packages Cure Stomach and Liver Trouble
Thomas E. Williams of Middleboro Kentucky reports two packages of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured years of chronic constipation after trying Bristol Tennessee physicians. Sold by all dealers for 4e.
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Bristol
Tenn
Thos. E. Williams
Middleboro
Chamberlain
Masonic and Fraternal Society Meetings in Laredo
Fraternal groups including Masonic Lodges, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Columbus, Odd Fellows and more list regular meeting nights and locations at K P Hall Red Men Hall and other venues in Laredo. Officers and secretaries named for each unit.
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Masonic Masonic Hall
Market Plaza
Laredo
K. T
John Colman
E. C
Gate City Temple
Kate Greenstreet
Red Men Hall
F. M. Praeger
FM. Praeger
Levy
Treas
Larelo Assembly
Red Men’s Hall
Borchers
Jos Netzer
Secy
Ahuebuete Camp
Knights of Pythias
M. C. Garcia
KK. Salinas, Seo’y
Order OF Eagle
Myrtle Lodge
M. KE. Burbank
Phill Scott
Colonel explains landslide with missing graveyard rabbit foot
The colonel described the recent landslide by saying it somehow lost the left hind foot of a graveyard rabbit, based on the explanation given yesterday.
Debut Deferred by Miss Taft Stirs Washington Society
Washington society reacts with surprise as Miss Taft defers her debut beyond the expected period. The shift signals evolving social expectations and prompts chatter among hosts and hosts families about the season’s arrangements and public attention surrounding the Taft circle.
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Washington Society
Taft
New Cess Pool At School Building
Supt. L J Christen orders a new cess pool to replace the old one at the school. The new plan is designed to avoid collapse, and the old pool is being filled. The new pool should be ready within a few days.
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Supt
L. J. Christen
Real Estate Transfer Filed in Webb County Clerk Office
Refugio M. de Vela and children transfer all right title interest and inheritance to Antonio Sandoval for Webb County property pardoned 23 for 762 50 dollars in the morning filing.
Banks On Sure Thing Now
An advertisement by A. Schingeck of 647 Elm St Buffalo NY claims Dr King s New Life Pills cure chronic constipation and other ailments. It touts relief for biliousness jaundice indigestion headache chill malaria and debility with a price of 25 cents from Reed Drug Co.
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Dr. King
A. Schingeck
Elm St
Buffalo
N. Y
Reed Drug. Co
Cook Books and Drama at University of Texas Domestic Science School
The University of Texas plans a new domestic science program funded by a $6,000 yearly endowment. It will blend cooking with literature, philosophy, and home economics. Courses may begin January or by the 1911–1912 session, expanding to decoration sanitation chemistry and designing for women.
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University of Texas
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