Supreme Court Upholds Itasca ISD Tax Amendment
The Texas Supreme Court rules the 50 cent tax on the hundred dollars for public schools, approved in the last general election, valid. Itasca Independent School District et al v. McElroy et al held that adoption met constitutional requirements by a majority of votes cast on the amendment. Justice F A Williams authored the opinion.
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Supreme Court of Texas
Itascathica Independent
Austin
Itasca Independent School District
E. A. McElroy
Hill County
Supreme Court
F. A. Williams
A Billion-Dollar Bank Deposit Thought Experiment
An old report notes private individuals hold about fourteen billion dollars in banks. With a US population near 100 million this would supply every person with roughly 140 dollars. The piece then questions how long that sum would stay in the thrifty class if redistributed or reclaimed.
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United States
Farmers Thrive Despite Political Contention in Texas
The San Saba Star emphasizes rural plenty with a farmer's secure livelihood and growing county wealth. The piece notes that Labor Commissioner Love and Judge Brook may not win the Democratic nomination, but commends both for not holding multiple salaries while running for office.
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San Saba
Aurhough
Love
Judge Brook
Court of Appeals
Texas
Laredo Citizens Urged to Aid Washington's Birthday Celebration
Citizens of Laredo are urged to lend support for the Red Men's annual Washingtons Birthday celebration set for February 28, two months away. Organizers seek willing hands and community help to ensure a successful event.
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Laredo
Governor Campbell Eyes Mild Penitentiary Reforms
The San Antonio Express notes Governor Campbell’s conclusion that the penitentiary might stand some slight reforms. The remark is viewed as a hopeful sign in an otherwise hopeless looking situation.
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San Antonio Express
Campbell
Democrats Mulling Presidential Candidate Material
The text suggests Democrats consider candidates early and questions Teddy Roosevelt’s vigorous approach, even proposing a provocative metaphor about exposing a strength from Africa.
Central American Dish Sparks Uncle Samuel Roast Talk
A wry old saying is invoked as chatter grows about a planned roast for Uncle Samuel. The report notes Central American interest in a feast style event and comments on political efforts to secure high office through grand gestures.
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Samuel
Laredo to gain a new outdoor amusement park soon
A planned Rio Grande and Eagle Pass railroad public park near the San Jose coal mines will offer an artificial lake, trees, and scenic attractions. Sun day excursions will run to the park, with several thousand dollars for beautification. C B B Wright of Philadelphia, president of the railroad, is to visit Laredo to finalize plans. Development begins soon, with the park expected to unfold over three to four years.
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Laredo
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Nuevo Laredo
San Jose
C. B.B. Wright
Philadelphia
Looking One's Best by Bucklen Arnica Salve
A Victorian advertising pitch extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples skin eruptions sores and boils. It claims to soften skin and beautify the face and lists uses for pimples sore eyes cold sores cracked lips and chapped hands with a 25 cent price at druggists.
Comet Appears In April Observations At Flastaff
St Louis astronomer Rev C M Charrappin says Halley's comet will not be naked eye visible until April. From Flastaff Arizona he observed with Lowell telescope. It will rise near the northeast before sunrise in April and become bright in the east by May 14. After May 18 it will appear after sunset on the western horizon and fade gradually thereafter.
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St. Louis
C. M. Charrappin
St. Louis University
Flastaff
Ariz
Lowell
Attention Red Men Meeting Tonight at Wigwam 8:30
All members are urgently requested to attend the Wigwam meeting at 8:30 this evening for important business. A Sart, Chief of Records.
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A. Sart
Onion Bags From H. L. Honass Offer
Sacks available through H. L. Honass, who invites orders for onion bags and promises car lot delivery to save buyers money. Contact details show date December 17 with notice format.
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H. L. Honass
Entertaining Baptist Eve Draws Large Crowds at Elks Hall
An Elks Hall entertainment by the Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church pleased a large crowd with strong instrumental and vocal numbers and a popular tableau. Highlights included readings, solos by Harry Farnham and Annie Thaison, and a staged bachelor and his old sweethearts tableau featuring many local performers.
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Elks’ Hall
Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Lirst
Miss Thaison
Harry Farnham
Misses Burr and
Hill
al Wilson
Mrs. Thomas
Marguerite Nelson
Chrristin Hill
Mr. Arthur Smith
Valse Caprice
Miss Hubbard
Mignon
Miss McClendon
Annie Thaison
Mr. Trout
Bettie
Donna Rowland
Mate
Helen Emory
Blanche
Mims
Elizabeth
Lois Burr
Mildred
Henrietta Salazar
Clara
Mrs. Gilmore
Jeanette
Mrs. Applewhite
Helen
Miss McKnight
Tegia
Miss McWilliams
Mary
Miss Harris
Death Of Mrs Nichols In Brownsville
Mrs Ella May Nichols died at her Brownsville home on December 14. Born January 6 1871 in Jefferson City Missouri she married F M Nichols in Laredo March 18 1890. She leaves a daughter and son, an aged mother, and three sisters including Mrs V C Eason in Mapim, Mrs A H Matson, and Mrs Ross MacConnell here. A friend.
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Nichols
Ella May Nichols
Brownsville
Laredo
Jefferson City
F. M. Nichols
Night Watchman Recovers With Dr King's New Discovery
W. J. Atkins, a Banner Springs Tenn night watchman, endured damp drafts and cold while working alone in a Saw Mill, developing a severe lung cold. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with his full return to work after one bottle, noting relief for coughs and throat inflammation. Trial bottle free, guaranteed by all druggists.
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W. J. Atkins
Banner Springs
Tenn
Dr. King
Public Auction Of School Building Material
On behalf of the Board of School Trustees I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash Thursday morning at ten o clock December 30 1909 the material in the yellow school building The purchaser must remove the building and leave the premises clean and level within sixty days from the date of purchase Amador Sanchez chairman of committee 12 16 11t
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Board of School Trustees
Amador Sanchez
Shareholders Meeting at First State Bank & Trust Co of Laredo
The regular annual meeting of shareholders for the election of Directors will be held in the bank rooms of the First State Bank & Trust Co of Laredo Texas on January 3, 1910 at 3 o'clock P M. R K Mis Secretary.
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First State Bank & Trust Co
Laredo
Texas
Local News Briefs From Laredo and City of Mexico Death
Community notes report on Board of Trade invites enlistment and suggested monthly contributions. وفاة McKie Walker automotive figure in Mexico City. Mexican Packard agent known locally. School Board plans December 30 public auction of yellow building materials for new school. John Wadell raises funds for holiday gifts for colored children. Imports arriving from Mexico include calamine bran beans bones wood ixtle and other goods. More on a major mission school project and anticipated start of construction. Weather signs hint at early snow. Christmas fruit cake orders due by tomorrow noon. Local deer hunt yields a fine buck. Two minor court docket items noted. Christmas arrives in about one week.
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Board of Trade
Jones
Laredo
McKie Walker
City of
Mexico
Walker
City of Mexico
Mexican Republic
Cotton gin activity in Laredo area expands with more gins
The Laredo cotton gin remains in operation and cotton is slowly arriving from various parts of the country. So far 265 bales have been ginned and about 150 more are expected. Several new gins began operation in the past year in this section, splitting the crop among them.
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Laredo
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure and Sales Pitch
An advertisement claims deafness arises from inflamed Eustachian tubes and offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh related deafness it cannot cure. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure, Hall's Family Pills, and urges readers to send for circulars from F J Cugenty & Co of Toledo Ohio, with druggists selling for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cugenty & Co
Toledo
Holiday Excursion Rates On I G N R R Travel
The I and G N R R offers excursion tickets to all Texas points from December 18 to 26 inclusive and December 30, 31 and January 1 with a limit of January 5 at one and one third fare. For details contact J B Dacamara, ticket agent.
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Texas
J. B. Dacamara
Tower of Babel Tale From Noah’s Time Told For The Tomes
A Bible story retells Noah’s era and the post flood race to repopulate the earth. Humans build a grand stairway to heaven at Babel seeking to see God, but God confuses their speech, scatters them, and ends the project. The tale explains multilingual origins and dispersal across Arabia and Egypt.
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Noah
Shem
Ham
Japheth
Euphrates
Heaven
God
Senau
Arabia
Egypt
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Amusement Park
R. G. and
E. P. Railroad
Attention Red
R. K. Mis
John Wadell
Borchers
Will May
Lott Taylor
Mr. May
Pato Ranch
Mr. Taylor
Corporation Court
Bible Stories
Babel
Tower of Babel
Laredo Electric & RY. CO
Frank E. Scovill
Crazy Wells Mineral Water
Laredo, Tenas
Agency
Ueen Uality
Queen Quality
A.saft
Chamberlain
H. L. Hodges
Agenr
Elite Ice Cream Parlor
Harper
Tsczak
ICE Factory
Sauvignet
Pras Carsraz
CIT
Ralso
COAL
Robt. Fasnacht
ARMS
MD Ammunition
F.M. Ramsay
Ice & Fuel Co
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