Mexico faces silver shortage and coin crisis in 1914 era
The article outlines Mexico's silver coin crisis driven by high silver prices, government controls, and export bans. It notes copper alloy proposals, risk of counterfeiting, and widespread public reliance on silver and tostones while trade and exchange suffer under shortages. It also reflects broader World War I blame on Germany and cautions against revenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Laredo
National Chamber of Commerce
5&C
Toston
Their Crimes and the German War Leaders
The piece argues indicting German officers for warfare crimes while placing the heaviest blame on the former emperor and his advisers for forcing war on the world. It notes the Kaiser’s ambition led to immense suffering and stresses war as a horror when pursued for personal or national aggrandizement.
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Austria
Germany
France
England
Greece Territorial Claims Referred to Expert Commission
Premier Borden urged concessions by the great Powers in the League of Nations as the Supreme Council referred Greece territorial claims to an expert commission for examination.
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Supreme Council
Greece
Borden
League of Nations
Today’s anniversaries mark historic births in 19th century Europe
February 4 marks birthdays of Frederick Ebert of Germany born Heidelberg 49 years ago, Jean Richepin a French poet novelist and dramatist born in Algeria 71 years ago, George Brandes Denmark’s leading critic born Copenhagen 78 years ago, Charles I Schaff Missouri Kansas Texas Railway receiver born Licking County Ohio 64 years ago, and William A Oldfield Arkansas congressman born Franklin Arkansas 46 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Ebert
German Republic
Heidelberg
Jean Richepin
Algeria
George Brandes
Denmark
Copenagen
Charles I. Schaff
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company
Licking County
Albert Thomas Leads International Labor Organization
Albert Thomas, unanimously elected Director General of the International Labor Organization, rose from reserve infantry lieutenant to a wartime munition expert and Under-Secretary of State. Born in Champigny forty two years ago, he became a notable French figure surfaced by the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Thomas
International Labor Organization
Washington
Bordeaux
M. Millerand
M. Thomas
Champigny
Notice of Sale of Prest-O-Lite Business and Assets
On the ith day of February 1920 I will sell at 1117 Farragut Street Laredo Texas the office furniture fixtures and entire stock in trade of the Prest-O-Lite battery and automobile accessory business located there Also one 1918 Ford Automobile 22 H P Engine No 24600086 and one National Cash Register No 1440790349 G I hold a mortgage on the described property with power to sell without judicial proceedings the indebtedness secured being past due and unpaid Witness my hand February 3 1920.
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Farragut Street
Laredo
Texas
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities.
A compact public notice promotes subscribing to THE TIMES with a rate of 60 cents per month, urging readers to watch the paper daily for opportunities.
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the Times
Refrigerator cars to meet Texas shipper needs in 1920
A Washington letter to Congressman Garner from the United States Railroad Administration confirms refrigerator cars are being allocated to the Texas vegetable section to protect the early cabbage crop movement in the Rio Grande Valley. The letter, dated January 28, 1920, assures Texas needs will receive continued attention and prompt handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Garner
United States Railroad Administration
Washington
The
Times
Washington, D. C
Mr. Garner
Claggett
FG. Earle
Mercedes
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Karle
Bush
St. Louis
W. L. Barnes
Chicago
Earle
W. C. Kendall
Choosing a Safe Cough Remedy for Children
For the Children. Parents are urged to pick a cough medicine carefully. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as pleasant tasting, free of harmful drugs, and effective for coughs and colds. Many mothers favor it based on long experience.
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Crug
Inventor Star Charles Ray Builds Real Racing Car Scene
Charles Ray, famed for Greased Lightning at Strand Theatre next Saturday, devised a home made racing automobile for the film. On the set he squeezed past puzzled workers and, with effort, produced a speed seat praised by mechanics as a true contrivance. The prop must convey pep as Ray chases and captures the villain in a six cylinder car, a task his ingenuity helps satisfy.
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Charles Ray
Strand Theatre
Thomas H. Ince
Wonder Boy
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Credited by Wise Woman
Mrs. Kate Hall testifies she has kept house and raised four children for 15 years using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. She claims it drives away sickness and brings health and happiness to the family, with Herrera's Pharmacy as the source.
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Kate Hall
Hollister
Herrera
James of the Flesh at Royal Theatre
William Fox presents the photodrama James of the Flesh starring Gladys Brockwell at the Royal Theatre tomorrow. It is billed as her strongest silent drama with a sea storm scene praised for realism. Cast includes William Scott Ben Deely Charles K French Louis Fitzroy and others. story by Forrest Halsey directed by Edward J Le Saint.
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James
William Fox
Gladys Brockwell
Royal Theatre
Miss Brockwell
William Scott
Ben Deely
Charles K. French
Louis Fitzroy
Harry Spingler
Mme
Rosita Martini
Josephine Crowell
Nigel de Brullier
Forrest Halsey
Edward J. le Saint
Visiting Wrestler Delivuk Calls Out Laredo Claim
Bob Essing of the Laredo district command plans two well known wrestlers to meet Charlie Delivuk of Wichita who seeks a match with any civilian or military man in Laredo or Fort McIntosh. Delivuk has a clean record and believes fair matches will draw crowds in the next few days.
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Bob Essing
Laredo
Charlie Delivuk
Wichita
Kaw
Fort McIntosh
Rio Grande
Delivuk
Delivak
Essing
Immigrant Labor Admission Heated Debate in House
A Washington memo from February 2 reports the House immigration committee killed the Hudspeth resolution to admit Mexican laborers for one year to Texas New Mexico and Arizona. A substitute to admit native-born Mexicans Canadians Newfoundlanders and Cubans during emergencies was debated and laid on the table. Representative Box of Texas filed objections to the resolutions.
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Washington
Texas
House Committee On Immigration
Hudspeth
New Mexico
Arizona
Congress
House
Senate
Mexico
Canada
Newfoundland
Cuba
Department of Labor
Sabath
Illinois
Europe
Box
Pastor Wharton Returns From Taylor Visit
Rev. L. H. Wharton pastor of the First Presbyterian Church returned home yesterday after a several days absence spent in Taylor on business and pleasure. He praises Taylor as making great civic improvements and as a model small city in Texas.
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L. H. Wharton
First Presbyterian Church
Taylor
Texas
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted For Internal Cure
An advertisement explains catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken by mouth, claimed to act through the blood on mucous surfaces, and was prescribed by leading doctors. It emphasizes a potent mix of tonics and blood purifiers and offers testimonials and free information.
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Hall
F. J Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Weather forecast for New Orleans area from the Weather Bureau
The Times carries the U S Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans. Tonight will be partly cloudy and Thursday is expected to be partly cloudy and warmer.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Observations Report
Observations show 24 hour period ending 7 am at Fort McIntosh with maximum temperature 76 degrees and minimum 48 degrees. Wind generally from the northeast and sky clear.
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Fort McIntosh
Personal news notes from Laredo society
Dr. H. C. Hall leaves tonight for Oklahoma to be at the bedside of his seriously ill uncle. W. H. Mims Jr arrives in Laredo for a visit to his parents Mr and Mrs W H Mims and his brother Royle K Mims, a former local young man.
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Oklahoma
W. H. Mims, Jr
Laredo
W. H. Mims
Royle K. Mims
Heal skin diseases with Zemo relief
Advertises Zemo for eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar skin troubles available at drug stores. Claims 35c small bottle 1.00 extra large bottle, instant relief from itching, cleansing and soothing the skin, non greasy and inexpensive. Ends with a local seller note from The E W Rass Cai in Cleveland Q.
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Cleveland
OHS coming and local ads reveal eclectic wants
Local notes show second hand furniture offered at 1520 Lincoln Street with contact paths to Fat Kennedy's Delicatessen and Sanitary Grocery. Weather shifts promise pleasant outdoors ahead of St. Valentine’s Day as Benavides oil prospects stir regional interest alongside Laredo growth and electric light use. Fidel Cantu offers auto painting and tops. Times office lists Will W. Gregg as Notary Public. printing services advertised for exact orders.
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Lincoln Street
Fat Kennedy
Sanitary Grocery
Benavides
Laredo
La‘redo
Mild Laxative Tonic Helps Gentle Bowels
The piece notes some people rely on cathartics for bowel movement. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild laxative tonic that produces a gentle, hardly noticeable effect and reduces the risk of subsequent constipation.
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Lancken
Palace of Versailles
Garner
R. R. Administration
Strand
Aviation Camp
Charlie Delivak
A. Saft
Laredo, Texas
John C. Buenz Lumber
F.M. Ramsay
R. B. Hooker
Hudson
Nash
Texas Auto Sales CO
Farragut ST
Laredo Business College
Weather Forecast
Phillips B. Tartt
Bertani Bldg
Local Weather Report
H. C. Hall
Buick Automobiles
Republic Trucks
Buick
RIO Grande Buick CO
Goodrich
OHS Coming
Toca News
J. L. Fierros
Ixile
Oliver Agency
Flores Ave
B. Juarez
St. Valentine’s Day
Bellmont
Main Ave
Will W. Gregg
Laredo Plumbing Company
Iturbide Street
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