Personal notices of visitors and travelers in Laredo
The column lists several individuals visiting or passing through the city including Mr I G Tomsett and wife from Aguas Calientes, Judge Winchester Kelso from San Antonio en route to Monterey, Carl Staben of Houston visiting his parents, Jose R Aspe en route to Montreal from Mexico City, Mr and Mrs Gilbert P DeWolf visiting Laredo and heading to Monterey, George Fintson visiting from San Antonio, and travelers W F Lucas from Mexico to San Antonio A Anderson from Mexico to Laredo J Belsign from Mexico to Spokane left northbound this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Staben
Houston
Oscar Staben
Jose R. Aspe
New Laredo
Montreal
Canada
Mexico City
Gilbert P. DeWolf
Laredo
W. DeWolf
Monterey
George Fintson
San Antonio
W. Fintson
W. F. Lucas
Mexico
A. Anderson
J. \. Belsign
Spokane
Washington
Reomning
Eckman’s Alterative Advertises Recovery From Consumption
An 1905 patient describes easing tuberculosis symptoms after using Eckman’s Alterative, noting weight gain and absence of old troubles. The ad claims effectiveness for bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, throat and lung issues and invites readers to request a recovery booklet from Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
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Eckman
Cherry St
Phila
Newman
M. L. Gerhard T. Eckman
Asx
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Ady
Village Parson and Graft and Crafters at Rentfrow Stock Co
The Rentfrow Stock Co presented The Village Parson in this city last night with a strong cast and an excellent audience. Tonight a special bill features the sensational Graft and Crafters, praised as the firm's standout production. Dr King’s New Discovery is extolled for pneumonia and bronchial ailments with multiple testimonials. price 50 cents to $1. Reed Drug Co. offers a trial bottle.
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Rentfrow Stock Co
Pneustomia
Dr. King
George W. Place
Rawsonville
Reed Drug Co
Death of Dr N M Reider in San Diego Texas
Dr N M Reider died in San Diego Texas on December 25 1912 at age 72. A Evansville Indiana native and civil war Union veteran, his remains were shipped home for interment. He leaves a wife and five children H W Sheridan W J Reider Mrs M D Robinson Mrs Frank Godwin and Mrs Walter Williams.
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N. M. Reider
San Diego
Texas
Evansville
Indiana
H. W. Sheridan
W. J. Reider
Sacramento
Call
M. D. Robinson
Frank Godwin
Topeka
Kas
Walter Williams
Ogden
Utah
Indian Rheumatic Remedy Praised In Testimonial
A testimonial letter from a long time rheumatism sufferer credits an Indian remedy with lasting relief after thirty years of pain and unsuccessful treatments. The writer reports sleep improvement and renewed comfort after applying the remedy, and offers strong recommendation to others.
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Mexico
United States
Ito
Fewer Lynching in 1912 Across United States
In 1912 the United States recorded fifty two lynchings, the lowest in years, with Georgia leading Southern states and California, North Dakota and West Virginia among others reporting isolated cases. The decline is linked to governor and citizen efforts to enforce law while mob violence persisted in Georgia, Montana, North Dakota, and other areas. Three states saw no lynchings, and two white men were executed by mobs in North Dakota and Montana.
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Chicago
United States
Georgia
Louisiana
Florida
South Carolina
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Texas
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
South
West Virginia
Wyoming
Montana
North Dakota
California
Carolina
Joppa
Rosebud
Harry Keffner
William Merrill
Steele
N. D
George Baker
Walter Johnston
Mercer County
Desert
Mojave
Los Angeles Aqueduct
Ann Boston
Pinehurst
Mary Johnson
Panola County
Harris County
Tyler
Dan Davis
Admiral Dewey 75 Celebrates in Washington Home
The Dewey household in Washington marked Admiral George Dewey s seventy fifth birthday as crowds gathered outside the 11th and E streets residence. Attended by diplomats and military officers, the event highlighted his long naval career from Norwich Academy to the Naval Academy and Manila Bay s 1898 battle. Dewey remains active as president of the naval general board and plans to stay on the active list for life.
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Washington, D. C
Georgs Dewey
Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey
Naval General Board
Montpelier, VI
Norwich Military Academy
Naval Academy
Congress
Dewey
Admiral Farragut
Mississippi River
Montpelier
Fort Sumter
West Gulf Squadron
Faragut
Asa Walker
Annapolis
General Board
Navy
Washington
School Land Lease Bid Notice in Webb County Texas
Sealed bids due December 26 1912 to lease 4428 acres of West County School Land about thirty four miles northwest of Laredo for five years. Rent paid annually in advance with default canceling the lease. County Commissioners Court may reject bids. George R. Page County Clerk Webb Co Texas. Laredo November 24 1912.
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West County
Laredo
County Commissioners Court
College Chess Match Sees Pennsylvia Cornell Tied For Cup
The triangular College Chess League held its fourteenth annual tournament at the Brooklyn Chess Club. Pennsylvia and Cornell are tied for the lead in the race for the Rice trophy, with Cort and Brown competing.
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Brooklyn
Pennsylvania
Cort
Brown
Isaac L. Rice
Pennsylvia
Cornell
Gamma Delta fraternity meeting opens in Indianapolis
The national convention of the PY Gamma Delta fraternity opened in Indianapolis with several hundred legates present. The event, started at Washington and Jefferson College in 1848, lists about sixty college chapters and features Anton D. Baker, mayor of Cleveland, as principal guest. the meeting closes Saturday.
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Indianapolis
Inv
Texas Santa Claus HQ in Dreamland Pri 8 56c
Dreamland Texas is advertised as Santa Claus headquarters with Santa’s purchases of nuts fruits and other Texas products. Texas pecan peanuts popcorn and Christmas decorations are shipped to depots to stock stockings trees and feasts. A New York physician cites stockings and shoes as factors in finances while an eight hour day movement starts in Patterson New Jersey for silk and allied industries.
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Santa Claus
Texas
Uncle Sam
Texas Commercial Secretaries and Business Men’s Association
Patterson
N. J
The World Weary Man and Related Dramas
A listing of three plays including The World Weary Man known as Pathetic King Baggot Im, The Black Sheep labeled clair drama, and Awakening of John Bridd described as Gem drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Baggot
Black Sheep
John Bridd
Special Holiday Wine Prices Through Year End
Special prices on wines and liquors valid from now until the first of the year. Advertises varieties like Madeira Tokay sherry and Champagne with guaranteed compliance to pure food laws. Also notes weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations with temperatures and wind directions.
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L. H
Through fast trains and local notices in 1913 rail era
National lines list through fast trains to Mexico City and St Louis with e m times, Saltillo local, Corpus Christi connection, and night trains. Also ads for soda fountains, mammoth bronze turkeys, and a railway mail clerks exam. Local notices mention Minera British Columbia and a labor union demand.
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Mexico
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PRI &8
Texas Nuts
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Hampagne
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Weather Forecast
United States Wester Bureau
New Ouneans
Times
the Telephone Co
Local Weather Report
Fort Mecnntosh
Burgundy
Riessing
National Railroad of Mexico
Corpus Christi
St. Louis
Ho Grande & Eagie
Laredo Daily
Grossman Company
Dallas
Mallory’s Drug Store
Jefferson Street
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Ceene
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Talitas
Fred Werner
Armetrong
British Columbia
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Minera Daily
Nese
Times Job Office
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