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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1914
Page
3
Local personals note a string of visitors and residents in Corpus Christi area towns including L A Reiser, W D Campbell, Judge M D Slater, Ed Peterson, and D D Davis. People travel to Cotulla, San Antonio, Austin, Hebbronville, and St Louis for visits, business, and family connections with many names and destinations listed.
Pitcher Cy Falkenberg of the Naps reached base twenty five times last season but never scored. Rumors say Davenport Indiana aims to join the Western league by taking Wichita's spot. Jake Dunn, Baltimore pilot, claims all regulars for the coming season. Meriden moves to New Britain in the Eastern association. Jack Thoney contemplates a baseball return. The Bullet lacks a strong throwing arm. Honus Wagner reportedly earns ten thousand dollars yearly for seven years. A Smoke Town scribe and a typist form a notable pair. Two pitchers named Hagerman to start this spring Case Hagerman joins Cardinals Rip Hagerman signs with the Naps. A new league may form including Briston Fall River New Bedford Newport Pawtucket and Woonsocket. Larry Lajoie is linked with Woonsocket. The Ohio and Pennsylvania league reorganized with six clubs Can ton East Liverpool and others. St Louis Cardinals President Britton offers 10 to 20 percent bonuses based on final standing.
Official program outlines a three day celebration February 20 21 22 with band concerts carnival acts at Market Plaza and Martin Plaza bull fight at League Park and street fair featuring senoritas and guards. February 24 includes a horse show at Fort McIntosh and officer jumping classes with detailed drill requirements and troop equestrian events.
A lengthy roster names executive finance carnival publicity parade trades display automobiles and many subcommittees with chairs and members including Joseph Netzer as chairman and various captains and officers. The list covers firework, decoration, lodging, information, bull fight and grand marshal roles with numerous individuals and family names.
Paris February five Captain Scott memorial funded by private subscription in France was unveiled today on the Col de Lautaret in the French Alps where the explorer went in March 1908 to test motor sleighs for a dash to the South Pole. The unveiling occurred under the auspices of the French Alpine Club.
Governor Lister proclaims February 65 as Apple Day prompting mass apple gifts from residents. In Seattle women’s clubs sold apples on the streets and public schools held special exercises to observe the day.
State Topics argues for a strong movement to cleanse and reform both purifiers and reformers in the United States, urging widespread effort and accountability.
United States Weather Bureau New Orleans forecast to The Times notes unsettled conditions tonight and Friday with probable rain. It also reports a cooler Friday. Fort McIntosh observations show a 24 hour period ending 6 pm yesterday with a max of 90 and min of 66 degrees, wind from the south, and partly cloudy skies.
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat item notes a critique on pecans and pecan hatching held back due to fear of Texas, with the paper delaying print over safety concerns.
Copenhagen reports the new Scandinavian-American steamship Frederick VIE, launched last May, began its inaugural voyage to New York with a rousing farewell. The vessel, part of the Frederick VIE line, marks a milestone for Scandinavian shipping and transatlantic trade between Copenhagen and New York.
An advertisement claims White's Cream Vermi Fagh e destroys intestinal worms in children and improves growth immediately. It promises rapid improvement and thriving health after a few doses, priced at 25. Sold by all druggists with Adv. label.
The Times advertises a daily watch opportunities feature available for 60 cents per month.
An early misuse era ad promotes Herbine to relieve irregular bowels. It claims discomfort eases after a nightly dose and promises a better feeling next day. The note states price free and sale by all druggists.
Toledo Ohio, Feb 4. The annual meeting and tournament of the Ohio State bowling association opens today and will run two to possibly three weeks. Individual and team bowlers have arrived from many points and more are expected as the event begins.
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