Century of Peace: Ghent Treaty Ends War of 1812
A century later the Ghent Treaty of December 24 1814 is hailed as a landmark in Anglo American relations. News traveled slowly but celebration spread from New York to the nation with public displays, illuminations, and jubilant calls for peace prevailing over years of conflict.
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Ghent
England
Holland
United States
Atlantic
Charles Carrol
New York
Broad Wiy
Ciy Hotel
Staten
Washington
Jobin Jacob Astor
Astor House
City, Hall
Shakespeare Tavern
Hopkinson
Columbia
Brittania
Heartburn remedy touted with instant relief
Advertises HERBINE to treat indigestion and heartburn with fast pain relief. Claims immediate comfort, rapid bowel movement, and renewed vigor. Priced at 50 cents and available from all druggists.
Personal greetings and holiday visits across city
Mrs H D Shelby tests this morning for Realites to spend Christmas with son and daughter in law. Margarita Chevalier of San Antonio guests of Mrs C B Kenedy. Alice Borchers returns from Abingdon to spend holidays with parents. Mrs Mullen and son arrive from San Antonio to visit R L French family. R G Blossman of Corpus Christi visits daughter Mrs C C Biggio. Dr J T Hassell returns from a turkey hunt near Comfort hosted by G J Giles. J Seymour Denike and family from Eagle Pass visit Denike parents. J Kenney of Little Rock joins brothers Dr C F Kenney and J W Kenney for holidays. Puig and Antonio Gonzalez return from Fort Worth with entitle shipped to market. Judge Hal W Greer leaves for Beaumont then Surphie Lin to visit daughter Mrs Frank Higgins.
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H. D. Shelby
Harry Shelby
Margarita Chevalier
San Antonio
C. B. Kenedy
Alice Borchers
Abingdon
Henry Borchers
P. K. Mullen
Little Son
Laredo
R. L. French
Mullen
R. G. Blossman
Corpus Christi
C. C. Biggio
Jnc. T. Hassell
Giles Ranch
Comfort
G. J. Giles
J. Seymour Denike
Eagle Pass
Beaumont
Surphie
Lin
Vrank
Higgins
Dave
Piano lessons offered by Honoria Rodrigues at Madrid Conservatory
Honoria Rodrigues, pianist from the Conservatory of Madrid, member of the 43 Harmonic Union of Mexico offers home piano instruction in all grades. Satisfactory references available. address 1420 Far mit, 128 Im.
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Pnassar
Conservatory of Madrid
Harmonic Union of Mexico
Farmit
Hunt Party Plans Slater Ranch Trip
James Greer, Reuben Cotulla, and Strelby Cotulla lead a La redo group planning a Texas Mexic trip this Saturday to Aguilares then to Jute Stater’s ranch to remain for deer dod ether cane.
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Slater Ranch
James Greer
Reuben
Strelby Cotulla
Laredo
Aguilares
White's Cream Vermifuge for worms and toning stomach
Sekt children newt white's cream vermifuge. It destroys worms if any and acts as a strengthening tonic for the stomach and bowels. Price 25e per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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All
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Sanitary Grocery Ad Promises Full Stock Despite Flies
An advertisement note from December 17 1915 invites customers to call for any item while noting flies prevent displaying all goods. The Sanitary Grocery promises to have what customers want.
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Sanitary Grocery
Christmas Tree Tonight In Market Plaza
The Ninth Infantry Band members will be on leave tomorrow so the community Christmas tree and chorus occur tonight only. The program begins at 10 o clock and attendees should gather at Market Plaza to see the trees and hear the music.
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Ninth Infantry
Market Plaza
Prompt Action Helps Stop Cough Early
Advert says early action stops cough from cold. Dr King’s New Discovery soothes throat irritation and loosens phlegm. Testimonial claims quick relief. price 60 cents at druggists.
Lib liberal minister faced ouster over seances and pulpit openness
Rev. Dr. Thomas B. Payne of Scranton is sued for removal by the Pennsylvania Universalist Conference for allegedly permitting Spiritualists seances and sermons from other creeds in his church. The case notes his pulpit openness to Rabbi Mortimer Bloom and Seventh Day Adventists, with the court delaying to let Payne prepare his defense.
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Scranton
Thomas B. Payne
Pennsylvania Universalist Conference
Payne
Mortimer Bloom
Madison Avenue Temple
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Laredo Parents
Laredo mother Mrs. H. A. Powell credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving her child’s kidney pains and backache. The ad urges parents to treat weak kidneys early with the Buffalo based remedy, priced at 50 cents, available at dealers.
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Doan
Laredo
H. A. Powell
Vidaurri Ave
Mra Powell
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Ady
Laredo Fire Limit Ordinance Extended to Rail Track
City council amends and expands fire limits north of Zaragoza Street to the Texas Mexican Railway track and east of Santa Rita Avenue to west of San Bernardo Avenue. The measure suspends charter reading rules due to building in progress and becomes effective from December 1914.
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Laredo
Texas
Said
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Zaragoza Street
San Bernardo Avenue
Santa Rita Avenue
City of Laredo
City of
Wanted: Fire Proof Safe For Short Term Rent
Short form notice requests a fire proof safe for temporary use. Other lines offer furnished rooms for rent and a cold remedy advertisement. The item references a stove and furnishings at 1210 Lincoln Street and a quoted price for Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey.
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Lincoln Street
Fight against disease carrying fly intensifies
Health groups race to curb a persistent fly threat described as a disease carrier. Community efforts stress personal hygiene and public sanitation to reduce instances of contamination and improve overall public health.
Supreme Court Invalidates Alabama Peonage Law
The U S Supreme Court has declared Alabama's peonage statute invalid, ruling it unconstitutional and violating federal protections. The decision affects labor coercion claims and upholds civil rights protections against involuntary servitude.
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Alabama
U. S. Supreme Court
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