Equal Suffrage Drive Faces Southern Resistance And Russian War Outlook
The Galveston News notes Senators may push a constitutional amendment for women’s suffrage before the new Republican majority takes power. It argues for equal voting rights, recalls wartime contributions by women, and critiques jury and military exemptions. It also reviews Russia’s Bolshevik conflict, Allied plans for intervention, and a cautious view of spring military campaigns in Russia.
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Galveston News
Republican Party
Congress
South
Russia's Plight and Entente Aid Standstill
A historical feature argues Russia must mobilize its 180 million people to resist Bolshevik forces without Entente troops. It criticizes Lenin and Trotzky for disorganizing the country and warns that Western intervention will not occur, leaving Russia to self defend.
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Germany
Russia
Lenine
Trotzky
Pollock Sworn In as South Carolina Senator for Short Term
William P. Pollock of Cheraw South Carolina sworn in as senator to serve until March 4. replaces Cole Blease, credited for defeating him. Pollock, a lawyer and farmer, was elected on a pro Wilson platform over two opponents. N B Dial will succeed him after March 4.
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William P. Pollock
Cheraw
8. C
Senate
South Carolina
N. B. Dial
Pollock
Cole Blease
When Airmen Fight in the Skies of History
The piece argues that dogfights between similarly skilled monoplanes are unlikely to yield bloodshed. It explains that pilots must shoot forward with the fixed gun, and that aircraft moving at high speed, twisting and climbing, are difficult targets to strike.
Laredo Reports Favorable Winter Range and Onion Crop Outlook
Heavy rains have left the Laredo region in excellent condition for livestock and crops. Livestock herds will thrive with abundant pastures and water, while the Bermuda onion crop is projected at about 1,500 carloads barring severe winter damage. The Times urges a grand Washington’s Birthday celebration with coordinated committees to ensure a multi day, community event featuring cross border and military activities.
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Laredo
Webb
The
Times
Washington
America
Nuevo Laredo
Rio Grande
Dr King’s New Discovery Soothes Coughs and Colds
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds, claiming long-standing use and broad consumer demand. It notes the product is available at drugstores for about $1.20.
Dr King New Life Pills Ad and Cash Basis Notice
An old perfume of patent medicine promotes Dr King New Life Pills claiming bowel cleansing and health benefits. A public notice announces Border Foundry and Machine Co will switch to cash basis starting January 1, 1919 and invites feedback on paid-for work.
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Border Foundry and Machine Co
Cardui Helps Parksville Woman End Long Back Pain
Mrs. Alice Johnson of Parksville writes she endured a year of severe back and side misery that kept her awake at night. After taking Cardui she regained strength and could straighten up, praising the remedy as her pains subsided and health returned.
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Parksville
Law
Alice Johnson
Cardus
Cardui
Laredo Seeks New Opera House and Modern Sewer Plan
The city eyes a modern sanitary sewer system to be funded by bonds in 1919 with paving to follow. A new opera house for grand opera from Mexico may be built here, with a $50,000 capital stock, promising two first class venues alongside the Royal Opera House. Industrial and warehouse growth possible if Mexican market returns rise.
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Laredo
Dallas
Mexico
Royal Opera House
Cash Register Mechanic Allan Stowers In Laredo
Allan Stowers a mechanic for the National Cash Register Co is in Laredo for a few days. People needing his services can phone No 193.
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Allan Stowers
The
National Cash Register Co
Laredo
Few Escape From Winter Colds With Chamberlain Remedy
The piece urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to shorten colds and urges that many families have relied on it for years with good results. It stresses that few people escape a cold in winter and follows directions on every bottle to improve chances of a quick recovery.
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Chamberlain
Judgment for plaintiff in damage suit in court
After five days of trial in district court the case of A C Hamilton vs C H Brient contractor for damages over the Hamilton home on the Heights was settled for this court. Judge Mullally rendered a judgment in favor of the plaintiff for 1396 dollars.
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Hamilton Vs. Brient
A. C. Hamilton
C. H. Brient
Hamilton
Brient
Heights
Mullally
Funeral for Mrs Mamie Da Camara Condren Held Tomorrow
The funeral for Mrs Mamie Da Camara Condren wife of A J Condren who died in Yuma Arizona Tuesday night December 24 of influenza and complications will be held tomorrow forenoon at 10 30 o clock from 1419 Market Street with burial in Catholic cemetery Remains expected to reach San Antonio today depart there tonight for Laredo and arrive here tomorrow morning at 8 15 o clock from the depot will be taken to the Condren home on the Heights for the 10 30 o clock service A notice adds we pay best cash prices for Liberty Bonds and we buy and sell stocks.
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Mamie da Camara Condren
A. J. Condren
Yuma
Arizona
Market Street
San Antonio
Laredo
Tomorow
Condren
Heights
Times Ad Seeks Daily Watchers For 680 Per Month
Classified note offers ongoing opportunity to monitor THE TIMES daily for opportunities at a rate of 680 per month. Potential applicants urged to contact listings immediately to secure regular work with steady pay.
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the Times
Through Freight Schedule Sets Fast Route for Vegetables
Prof Mally reports a Houston freight traffic conference approved a rapid through schedule for vegetables and perishables from Laredo territory. Cars depart Laredo Mon 9 p m reaching Kansas City or St Louis by Friday 7 30 a m. the plan streamlines transfers through San Antonio Taylor Palestine Longview Texarkana and Kansas City with exact transfer times.
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Mally
Houston
Prof
San Antonio
Taylor
Laredo
Kansas City
St. Louis
Texarkana
Pac
K. C
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