Laredo Evening Rates and Subscriptions Notice
Published every evening except Sunday and by mail postpaid to U S Mexico or Canada. One copy one month 60 cents. One copy one year. Weekly Sunday edition by mail postpaid to U S Mexico or Canada. One year 2 00 One copy six months 1 One copy three months 60. Subscriptions due in advance. Address PENN PUBLISHING CO Laredo Texas Mediver of the Associated Press.
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United States
Mexico
Canada
Laredo
New Laredo
Penn Publishing CO
Texas
Mediver
Associated Press
Tobacco Fund Concert to Aid Our Boys in France
In Laredo a February 25 concert under Mrs J F Anderson and the Woman's Club aims to raise funds for the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. Donors include non smokers and women, with proceeds buying American tobacco sent directly to troops. 25 buys a week’s supply.
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Our Boys In
France
Laredo
J. F. Anderson
Woman's Club
Times Tobacco Fund
Market Hall
Is He a Bandit General Pelaez’s Moderate Mexican Manifesto
The article weighs Manuel Pelaez as either bandit or patriot and highlights his manifesto a tame yet patriotic program advocating public education soil cultivation law and order. It notes his forces guard zones extend republic wide and call for unity across former factions while promising fair governance and peaceful reform. Contemporaneous dispatches mention meat rationing for British subjects and security checks on Dutch ships.
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Manuel Pelaez
Mexico
The Times fund supports soldiers with 25e contribution
Government to prosecute the war is the duty of every citizen. Contribute 25e to the Tobacco Fund to aid soldiers overseas. Your donation comforts the fighting man, lightens home sickness, and drives the Kaiser from the trenches, delivering 200 cents on the dollar value.
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Times Fund
Laredo Ordinance Restricts Alcohol Sales 1918
An 1918 Laredo ordinance bans wholesale to retail liquor sales without mayoral permit and restricts off premise alcohol purchases. It mandates permits for family use and forbids sales to officers or soldiers under federal rules. Violators face fines or imprisonment. signatories pledge support.
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City of
Laredo
City of Laredo
Texas
United States Army
Webb County
State of Texas
John Gilligan
Mateo Lopez
S. N. Johnson
Sanchez & Henry
E. V. Izaguirre
R. J. Donavan
Francisco Chapa
Plumber finishes two houses for Mr. M Garcia on the heights
Local notes report J uarez master plumber finished plumbing two dwellings for Mr M Little constructing for Mr M Garcia on the heights. Also listed are marriage licenses issued since the last report and election notices including a February 15 special election for representative. Weather forecast calls for local rains and warmer temperatures.
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B. Juarez
M. Little
M. M. Garcia
Paul W. Evans
Wenceslao Saucedo
Paulina Cerna
Lorenzo Vargas
Jova Esparza
Leandro Medina
Carlota Castillo
Roman Bernal
Margarita Gonzales
Sabas Bazaldua
Herlinda de la Garza
Matamoros Street
Wecome
Notable Birthday Today Thomas Edison Born in Milan Ohio
February 11 marks the birthday of Thomas Alva Edison born in Milan Ohio seventy one years ago. Edison is described as Americas leading inventor with landmark work in telegraphy telephony voice recording and incandescent lighting. He holds over 900 device patents and has received multiple honorary degrees and decorations. A reminder of his civic role is noted with his service on the US civilian navy consulting board. A consumer health note promotes Ballard’s Snow Liniment for injuries.
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Thomas Alva Edison
United States Civilian Navy Consulting Board
Milan
Ohio
Mr. Edison
Naval Advisory Board of
THIS DATE IN HISTORY
1725 Daniel Boone born in Bucks County Pennsylvania and died in Missouri September 26 1820. 1802 Lydia Maria Child born Medford Massachusetts and died Wayland Massachusetts October 20 1880. 1815 Ghent treaty news reached New York by the British sloop Favorite. 1819 Philander Chase consecrated first Episcopal bishop of Ohio in Philadelphia. City Exchange at New Orleans destroyed by fire. 1866 General Schofield ordered Terry division advance toward Wilmington. 1892 Pike's Peak forest reserve proclaimed. 1907 Steamer Larchmont sank in Long Island Sound with 100 plus dead. 1909 Chancellor von Buelow and Sir Charles W Hardinge discuss German British relations. War notes: 1916 Germans drive Russians from East Prussia and Russians cross the Dniester in Galicia. 1917 Ambassador Gerard and party arrive in Switzerland.
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Daniel Boone
Bucks County
Missouri
Lydia Maria Child
America
Medford
Mass
Wayland
Ghent
New York
Philander Chase
Philadelphia
Ohio
City Exchange
New Orleans
Schofield
Terry
Wilmington
Harrison
Pike's Peak
Larchmont
Long Island Sound
Aviation Pay Inequity Sparks War Time Debate
Ger Pershing notes flying is ten times hazardier than other combat duties and calls for pay parity with soldiers. He warns not to compare aviation hardship with trench life. The statement aims to boost morale for aviators amid wartime strains and fuel discussions on compensation.
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Ger. Pershing
Herpine Promised Quick Relief for Torpid Liver
Gas in the stomach and bowels is a disagreeable symptom of a torpid liver. Take Herpine to act as a liver stimulant and bowel purifier. Price 50¢. Sold by all druggists.
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Edwards
Ohio
Prerres
Coe
Clearim
Notice of Probate of Will for Dr Plutarco Ornelas
Webb County Texas probate notice to all interested persons for the estate of Dr Plutarco Ornelas deceased. Aurora Long de Ornelas resides in Webb County. Application for probate and letters testamentary filed in Webb County Court. Hearing set for February 1918 at the Webb County Courthouse in Laredo. Court clerk J A Rodriguez seals the writ.
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State of
Texas
Plutarco Ornelas
Aurora Long de Ornelas
Webb County
Laredo
A. D
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
C. R. Molina
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Webb County Texas
Notice in probate commands publication of the notice of application for sale of real estate. Estate of Joseph McKendrick deceased William McKendrick administrator filed in Webb County Court to sell blocks 781 782 783 758 760 and 581 in the Western Division of Laredo to the highest bidder for cash. Hearing at next court term starting February Third Monday 1918 at the Laredo Court House. Interested parties may appear and contest. Issued January 19 1918.
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State of Texas
Joseph McKendrick
William McKendrick
Webb County
City of
Laredo
Texas
A. D
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Royal Cigar Stand Ad Appears in Daily Austin Paper
An ad for Royal Cigar Stand appears in the Daily Austin American delivered by carrier on publication day. The notice is a brief inquiry or order line with a contact telephone reference and date code 2-7-6t.
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Austin American
Royal Cigar Stand
Laredo Lodge Plans Tuesday Meeting Change
Tonight is regular meeting night of Laredo Lodge No. 1018 B P O B. A resolution to move meetings from Monday to Tuesday is on the agenda and a full attendance is urged. G R Weber, Secretary.
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Laredo Lodge No. 1018
G. R. Weber
Drough breaks as general rains sweep Southwest Texas
Rain finally arrives across Southwest Texas ending a long drought that dried soils and grasses. Heavy but brief showers, centered Saturday night, restore moisture valued by farmers and stockmen. Officials forecast more rain and hope for widespread cultivation and gardening in coming weeks.
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General Drouth
General Rains
Old Jupiter
Texas
Boxing Offer Declined by Jim Coffey in Boston
Sports chatter notes heavyweight Jim Coffey refused a bout with Tom Cowler in Boston. Also mentions Jim Duncan, discus record holder and sergeant in France, local Bridgeport boxing growth, Western Golf Association buying 3000 dollars in Liberty Bonds and aiding Red Cross, and Orvie Overall seeking county sheriff seat near Visalia California.
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Jim Coffey
New York
Tom Cowler
Boston
Jim Duncan
11Th Engineers
France
Bridgeport
Conn
Western Golf Association
Red Cross
Orvie Overall
Cubs
Visalia
Cal
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
Read THE TIMES daily to catch opportunities advertised in the paper. Subscriptions are offered at 60 cents per month with ongoing access to new listings and notices. May include job leads, classifieds, and small ads. Keep up with daily issues for timely chances.
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the Times
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