Hyphenated Americans protest and loyalty questions in New York
Two thousand American citizens of Tiunvarian birth gathered in New York to protest alleged unfair treatment of “hyphenated Americans.” Speakers argued citizenship hinges on renouncing foreign allegiance, while critics warned loyal native-born citizens may face challenges if they rejoin homeland conflicts. The piece surveys wartime loyalties, dual allegiance, and critiques of civilian targeting amid modern warfare.
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New York
Europe
Teutons
Simon Girty
Philippines
United States
Our
Republic
Republic of
Otars
Palm trees seed civic pride in Victoria citizens
Voice of Texas highlights Victoria women urging 500 palm trees planted last year and planning more this year, praising organized civic effort. Waco News notes the impact of intelligent, determined women on local beautification projects and asks for sensible future undertakings.
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Civic Association of
Victoria
Waco News
Futile air raid on Paris shown as military folly
The Paris Zeppelin raid demonstrates air attack futility with twenty killed and about twenty wounded but no soldiers killed and no substantial damage beyond private homes. French and British raids have similarly limited impact, destroying a few railway stations and a couple of airfields at best.
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Paris
Ings
Lot of Exports and Imports Through Port Today
A varied mix of exports bound for Mexico includes 10,000 bushels of corn ten tons of coal 244 tons of cake 33 000 yards of cotton cloth 400 pounds of dynamite 22 000 pounds of paraffine and a shipment of typewriters valued at 8000 dollars Imports from Mexico today comprise ten carloads of ixtle five carloads of calamine and twelve carloads of steel billets.
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Mexico
Ixtle
Elaborate Laredo celebration planned for February events
Tomorrow at 5 pm the Chamber of Commerce hosts an executive meeting to report progress on a large Washington’s Birthday celebration in Laredo on February 20 to 23. The program features a Pocahontas key to the city ceremony, grand parade, fire apparatus displays, carnival attractions, and a Nuevo Laredo cross river program with fireworks and music.
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Chamber of Commerce
Laredo
Pocahontas
Nuevo Laredo
Washington
Notice to Tax-payers at City Hall for 1916 assessments
City Hall office opens for reception of real and personal property assessments for the year 1916. Call during office hours 9 a.m. to 12 m. and 2 to 6 p.m. J. C. Martin.
Professor Copeland Scolds Students Over Late Tea Remark
Harvard professor reproved tardy students in a mock British tea style. He noted the class is English composition, not tea time. One student, Miss Brown, arrived twenty minutes late and humorously accepted tea without lemon after his biting remark.
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Copeland
Harvard
Professor Copeland
Cardui touted as remedy for womanly troubles in 19th century ad
An advertisement from Airy, North Carolina praises Cardui as a tonic to relieve long standing womanly ailments. It claims six bottles cured and urges others to try it, offering a specialist pamphlet from Chattanooga Medicine Co and a 64 page home guide for women.
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Airy
N. C
Sarah M. Chappell
Cardus
Cardui
Lady Reader
Lisa
Besin
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
N.G
Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities
A compact promotion noting a 50 cent monthly rate for the Times newspaper, inviting readers to subscribe and stay informed about opportunities.
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the Times
Kallman Enlists Counsel in Feathers Smuggling Case
Abraham Kallman the importer arrested Saturday night on a smuggling charge has retained Asher R. Smith as counsel and will be represented by the local attorney at the examining trial before United States Commissioner Foster on Thursday morning. Special Deputy Collector Ed Cotulla reports U S District Attorney Green will arrive Thursday for the preliminary hearing before Commissioner Foster. Some evidence is being withheld by the customs department, which may yield a further dramatic development at trial.
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Abraham Kallman
New York
Mexico City
Asher R. Smith
United States
Foster
U. S
Green
Ed. Cotulla
Wallman
Customs Department
Zapata County Abstract Co Advertises Land Abstracts
Zapata County Abstract Co offers abstracts to date for all lands in Zapata county. Services include skeleton or full copy abstracts with reasonable charges. Address: Jose Bo Garcia, county clerk, Zapata county, Texas. Pa 1 29-tf.
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Zapata County
Jose Bo Garcia
Texas
New Inspector on Duty at International Footbridge
Elbert R. Moore of Brownsville arrived yesterday and this morning assumed charge as inspector in the customs service at the international footbridge. Tie McClanahan transferred from the bridge to the customs office for clerical duty.
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Elbert R. Moore
Brownsville
Customs Service
International Footbridge
Tie McClanahan
Customs Office
For a Bilious Attack Relief with Chamberlains Tablets
When a severe headache coated tongue and loss of appetite signal a bilious attack relief may come from taking three Chamberlains Tablets. They are prompt and effectual and available everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Treacherous February brings varied weather and events
February in Laredo is called treacherous for its volatile cold snaps and rapid changes. The page lists violet sales, Washington’s birthday plans in Laredo, ticket sales for Rose Cabaret at Reed’s, Windrow’s, and Hamilton Hotel, and a schedule of local activities and services including church, concerts, and city projects.
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Ellis Hall
Reed's
Windrow’s
Hamilton Hotel
Palm Beach
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