Christmas season ads and events in Laredo notices
Misting rain paused, shops active as Borders and Sanitary Grocery push holiday orders. Local church bazaar and Christmas services listed, Laredo Meat Co and hotel rosters note meals and turkeys. The Grands Stock Co reschedules. cinema at Royal theater features The Old Curiosity Shop. public stenographer listed.
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Santa Claus
Laredo
Royal Theater
Grand Opera House
San Antonio
Salinas Avenue
Local social notices list guests at the Hamilton hotel
San Antonio visitors B K James and B W Teagarden stay at the Hamilton. Guests include Mrs W J Russell from Mexico City and several Cotulla residents. The list names several Laredo area locals visiting relatives, attending college, or traveling for holidays.
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B. K. James
San Antonio
City
B. W. Teagarden, Esq
Hamilton
W. J. Russell
Mexico City
M. H. MacMahon
Cotulla
W. A. Lowe
L. F. Poston
Sonora News Co
Monterey
Chas. Deutz
Georgia
Hazel Merriman
J. D. Merriman
Austin
State University
Ollie Yates
Sam A. Yates
Ollie
B. H Zulen
B. W. Teagarden
G. P. Trimble
W. T. Loyer
Mexico
A. A. Stewart
F. F. Niggit
Jno
G. Steele
Tampico
Beaumont
Manly
Chicago
M. G. DeWolff
M. H McMahon
Cotitla
W. 1. Garrett
Buckley
Escaped Electrocution Heavily Hurt Laredo Lineman
Ben Hernandez chief lineman of Laredo Electric and Ry Co is hospitalized after a near fatal electric shock near the company office on Farragut street. A severed live wire burned his glove and hand while he attempted to reconnect it. He regained consciousness within two hours and is reported improving.
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Ben Hernandez
Laredo Electric & Ry. Co
Mercy Hospital
Farragut Street
Elks Club
Windrow
Ben
N. C. Windrow
Windrow Drug Co
Chas. Tannenbaum
Mr. Windrow
J. B. Morton
Electric Company
Mr. Morton
Cold Wave Forecast Warns of Low Temps Overnight
Government forecast warns of a sharp cold wave hitting Redo section tonight with temperatures rising to 22 to 26 degrees above zero by tomorrow morning. The piece jokes about icicles appearing as long as Chief Carranza's whiskers.
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Laredo
Carranza
Herbine Adverts for Digestive Relief
Gas in the stomach comes from food which has fermented. Get rid of this badly digested food quickly to avoid bilious attacks. Herbine cleanses and strengthens the stomach liver and bowels and restores energy and cheerfulness. Price 50c. Sold by all druggists.
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All Druggists
Community Christmas Tree Chorus Seeks 250 to 300 Participants
Community women urge all singers to join tonight at 7 at Elks Hall for rehearsals of Christmas carols and the national hymn led by the Ninth Infantry Band. The aim is a unified chorus of Americans and Mexicans, with school children from grades beyond seventh signifying intent, already over 190 volunteers.
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Elks Hall
Ninth Infantry
Lame Back Relief Promised by Ballard's Snow Liniment
Advertising copy explains lame back may arise from overwork or cold and endorses Ballard's Snow Liniment as the right remedy. It instructs thorough rubbing on the affected part for prompt relief and notes prices of 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle with sale by all druggists.
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Ballard
Denia Onion Lands Harvest and Prices Noted
Hixperiments this year yield 32,000 pounds per acre in Denia Onion Lands with higher quality fruit and alfalfa. Delivery comes a month later than Laredo with alfalfa land prices from 15 to 20 dollars. EBasy drilling contractor PHIL HEAD Alamogordo New Mexico advertises well pumping and drilling services.
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Denia
Laredo
Phil
Alamogordo
N. M
Sanitary Grocery War on Flies Campaign
A Sanitary Grocery promotes a health campaign against disease carriers, urging customers that flies spoil products and noting health organizations are fighting the issue. The store emphasizes their contribution to cleanliness and protection.
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Sanitary Grocery
Barreda Valdez Wedding at San Agustin Pro Cathedral
A wedding for Fractuoso Barreda and Constancia Valdez took place at San Agustin pro-cathedral with Rev Ramon officiating. The ceremony followed by a reception at the Valdez home and a grand ball at the Latino-Americano Club. The couple plans to reside in Laredo and is from prominent families in Monterey and Laredo.
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San Agustin Pro-Cathedral
Afernoon
Ramon
Royal Orchestra
D. M. Valdez
Altagracia Barreda
L. M. Valdez
Adela Bruni
J. M. Martin
Clementina Merriweather
J. M. Hernandez
Evangelina Martinez
J. Garza
Francisca Garcia
Roberto Alexander
H. F Valdez
H. F. Valdez
Valdez
Latino-Americano Club
Ryal
Hl. F. Valdez
Laredo
Mexico
Monterey
Barredo
Maid of Honor
Sach
la France
Rain Eases Mexican Firing Near Border
By Associated Press Naco Dec. 21 Rain caused a practical halt to Mexican firing today Maytorena who promised to withdraw 10 miles from the border remains in nearby trenches Washington reports general amnesty being considered in Mexico Gutierrez is provisional president Bryan has no advices on disturbances in Mexico City or Vera Cruz
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Naco
Maytorena
Washington
Gutierrez
Mexico
Bryan
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Judge Refuses Leo Frank Cert to Supreme Court
Atlanta judge today refused to grant a certificate allowing Leo Frank to carry his case to the United States Supreme Court.
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Atlanta, Ga
Newman
Leo Frank
United States Supreme Court
Special term set for Alexander case in Paris
Judge Stout orders a special term of court to begin today to try 11 of 32 indictments against George Alexander, president of the defunct Alexander State Bank, overbank conduct. A prior trial on accepting a deposit while knowing insolvency ended with a hung jury as one director stood firm.
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Paris
Stout
George Alexander
Alexander State Bank
Venerable Prelate Ireland Celebrates Milestones
Saint Paul Minn December 21 Archbishop Ireland venerable prelate marks his 63rd year in priesthood and 39th year as assistant to Bishop Grace of Minnesota. He receives visitors and a flood of congratulatory letters and telegrams at his residence.
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St. Paul, Minn
Ireland
Grace
Minnesota
Paris Front Gains Clocked In France Belgium Fights Intensify
Paris reports blood bought gains against Germans along the France battle line with Belgian fighting house to house. French artillery silences German guns near Albert and captures a forest and trench line in North France. In Champagne the French take three quarters mile of trenches. London notes neutral view on Zeppelin threat and Italy warns Turkey over Tripoli. Emperor William to spend Christmas on the front.
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Paris
France
Belgium
Albert
Aisne
Champaigne
London
England
Berlin
Italy
Turkey
Tripoli
William
Rumors Of German Cruiser Sinking Circulate In London
London reports persistent rumors that a German cruiser sank off the Scotland coast. It is claimed two damaged British destroyers reached Leith, Scotland, but there is no official confirmation.
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London
Scotland
Leith
Germans Storm Trenches in War Zone Actions
Berlin reports German forces yesterday stormed and took the trenches held by Indian troops near La Bassee, seizing a cannon and 270 prisoners. They also captured trenches near Notre Dame de Lorette and gained an important hill in the Argonne with 3800 prisoners. French attacks northwest of Verdun failed.
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Berlin
la Basse
Notre Dame de Lorette
Argonne
Mierce
Verdun
Emperor William to join front despite doctors’ advice
London December 21 reports say Emperor William will depart for the front against physicians orders and at the urging of his generals to spend Christmas with the troops.
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London
William
Russians Repulse Turks Near Van, Says Official
Petrograd reports Russians beat back a large Turkish force near Van with heavy casualties on the Turkish side according to an official announcement.
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Petrograd
Van
Allies Lose 215000 at Yser as Germany Orders French Internees
Berlin dispatches report ally casualties along the Yser total 215,000. Germany has ordered the interne of all French males aged 16 to 60 years.
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Berlin
Yser
Germany
French Youths Ordered to Report for Army Service
Paris dispatch reports three hundred thousand French youths aged 18 must present for military service next week. Training likely begins in spring with field duty planned for next July if war continues. Germany builds Landsturm force with about 700,000 men and boys ready for action next week and many already at the front.
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Paris
War Ministry
Germany
Russians Hold Off 200000 Germans Near Warsaw
Petrograd reports Russian forces still resist 200000 Germans who for three days try to cross the Bzura river at Sochaczew and threaten Warsaw, about 30 miles distant.
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Petrograd
Bzura
Sochaczew
Warsaw
Most Successful Hunt Near Minera Ends Quietly
W B Arthur, Oscar Perron and Woodlief Thomas left Thursday for the Thomas and Perron Brothers anchors near Minera on a hunting trip. They returned Saturday afternoon having not killed a deer but bagged 56 ducks and calling the outing most delightful. They report the Minera country full of hunters at present.
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W. B. Arthur
Oscar Perron
Woodlief Thomas
Thomas and Perron
Minera
Washington Society Women Dress in Dog-Colored Gowns
Washington society women wear gowns matching the color of their pet dogs in a display of playful fashion. The note hints that any woman could dress like a dog if she chooses, reflecting whimsical society trends.
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Washington
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Ad Promises Quick Cold Relief
An old advertisement urges readers to fight colds by using Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It claims the product loosens mucus relieves coughing and soothes lungs and is guaranteed. Price listed as 25 cents at your druggist.
Supreme Court Reverses Extradition Refusal for Harry Thaw
The United States Supreme Court reversed a New Hampshire federal court ruling that refused to extradite Harry Thaw to New York. The decision orders Thaw's immediate extradition.
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Washington
Supreme Court
New Hampshire
Harry Thaw
New York
Thaw
Wilson nominates Gabe Parker as tribes superintendent
President Wilson announced the nomination of Gabe Parker of Oklahoma for the position of superintendent of the five civilized tribes in Oklahoma on December 21.
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Washington
Wilson
Gabe Parker
Oklahoma
Providence Chamber Announces 2018 New Members
The Providence Chamber of Commerce disclosed at its annual meeting that 2 018 members were elected following a major recruitment drive. Rhode Island aims to lead in business enthusiasm and a large boom in commerce for the coming year.
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Providence
R. 1
Providence Chamber of Commerce
Rhode Island
Maine Coast Romance Ends in Chicago Wedding
Miss Charlotte V. Pierce and Rev. Edward Boynton were married at the bride’s home in Evanston after a seaside romance that began on Five Islands. Boynton, a Harvard student and student pastor at the University of Michigan, will continue his work in Ann Arbor with university students.
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Chicago
Maine
Evanston
Charlotte V. Pierce
Edward ©. Boynton
University of Michigan
Miss Pierce
Hinman Avenue
Evenston
Ann Arbor
Public notice of new plumbing firm opening
We have severed ties with A. Deutz & Brother to operate our own plumbing gas fitting and tinning business. We guarantee first class work and invite orders at Ferreteria del Rio Bravo or by telephone 626. Ed. H. Sanchez Adolfo Chapa. 12-17-61.
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A. Deutz & Brother
Ferreteria del
Fly Life and Cleanliness Promoted at Local Store
The notice describes a fly born in filth and spreading slime to food, urging visitors to inspect sanitary shelves and bins. It asserts no flies are present at the store and promotes hygiene.
Miss Cope Faces Bribe Charge Under Criminal Code
Under the criminal code Miss Cope faces a possible fine of three times the alleged bribe or 75000 dollars, plus a potential three year prison term. She was arraigned on December 5 and has been under surveillance at a girls home awaiting a postponed hearing.
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Chicago
Jessie M. Cope
Los Angeles
Cline
Alexander
Miss Cope
Colonel Alexander
Berkshire Hills
Big Girl
The
Golden West
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Ross Hotel
Ladies of the Methodist Church
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Matamoroe Street
Grands Stock Co
Hne
Eastman
Market Plaza
Tirsia
Sanitary
Johnstons Famous Chocolates
Express
the Sanitary Grocery
Luke Loftus
A. & M. College
Dolores
John Loftus
Zaida
Lalla Rotge
Zapata County
Lalla
Ramiresto
Rowena Loftus
Holding Institute
Hal W. Greer
Sulphur
Frank T. Higgins
Ford
Barreda-Valdez
Associated Press
Alexander Case
United States Supreme
Lower Court
H. Sanchez
Adolfo Chapa
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