Offer Rejected and U S War Aims in 1916 Debates
Tuesday's Daily outlines that the German government’s peace bid is a tactic to gain time while submarines disrupt global shipping. The article notes the U S refusal unless Germany withdraws submarine orders and restores neutral shipping, criticizes German duplicity, and argues for strict observance of American rights. It discusses Northern and Southern tenant farming, crop policies, and economic disparities shaping regional fortunes. It also warns Germany of potential consequences if it continues aggression and emphasizes a noninterference stance toward allied actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Gertertast
Great Britain
Germaens
Washington
United States
Southern tenant farmers deserve first chance at lands they farm
The piece argues against giving European immigrants or Northern tenants priority over Southern tenant farmers. It questions why Northern farmers or immigrants should have better odds when Southern farmers have labored to make the land productive despite droughts and floods. The argument favors granting Southern tenants the first pick before others seek acres they have earned.
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South
Texas
United States
A Chance for the Renter in Southern Pine Lands
A Southern Pine Association speaker discussed settling cut pine lands along the Gulf coast. He listed three classes of potential settlers Immigrants from Europe farmers from Iowa Illinois and other fertile regions and renters or tenants unable to buy land. He noted no mention of Southern tenant farmers and implied landowners do not count on them.
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Southern Pine Association
Sment
Gulf of Mexico
Europe
Iowa
Illinois
Elthio
Birthdays for January 13 in Kendall family group
William Kendall, Jamaica Plain born architect with Mead & White links, celebrates his 61st birthday. A member of a distinguished firm, he has designed monuments and collaborated on the McKinley Memorial and other public works, with years in France and Italy shaping his career.
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William iv
New York
Eeeer
I. Kendall
Amer
Kn&yyim, Mead & White
Country
Kendall
Mission
Jamaica Plain
Massif
Harry
Lexe
France
Italy
Nile Preh- Ohio
This Date in History February 13
Events include 1789 Ethan Allen died, 1737 birth. 1790 French Convention abolishes monastic estates. 1843 Robert Porterfield dies at 90. 1861 electoral votes counted with Lincoln President. 1869 Hermann mail steamer wreck off Japan with 200 lives. 1883 Ohio River flood in Cincinnati left 50,000 homeless. 1891 Joseph Lasigi Boston consul arrested in New York for reword?
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Ethan Allen
Ticonderoga
Crown Point
Robert Porterfield
Virginia
Congress
Lincoln
Hannibal Hamlin
Maine
Hermann
Japan
Cincinnati
Joseph Lasigi
Boston
New York
Webb county court meets for routine quarterly business
The Webb County Commissioners Court convened in the county judge's office for a regular quarterly session. The agenda covers general administrative matters and decor and event preparations, with several local business ads and notices interspersed.
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Commissioners’ Court
Webb County
George R- Page
Saft
Cor
Hidalgo Street
San Bernardo
Fletcher
Mexico City
Johnson
Carranza Army
Jose Vasquee
Fidel Cantu’s
Navy offers guns and gunners for American passenger ships
The navy department declines convoy duties for American passenger ships and offers to lend guns for self defense. They suggest securing American gunners as a safeguard to reduce exposure to attacks.
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Navy Department
Carranza Seeks Neutral Powers Ban on European War Exports
Carranza again pushes to have neutral powers prohibit export of food and munitions to European warring nations. The plan likely lacks impact and will probably be ignored by the powers.
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Carranza
Europe
Venustiano
Texas Paradise Offers Warm Living And Business Openings
The article extols Texas sunshine and contrasts it with New York state’s forty below zero weather. It promotes available residence locations and many business openings for entrepreneurs seeking a genuine warm lifestyle.
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Texas Paradise
New York State
Diplomatic Comparisons Highlight German Detention
An unnamed prisoner endured several days in Germany while Ambassador von Bernstorff received courteous treatment, a contrast that would likely make his ears burn.
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Gerard
Germany
von Bernstorff
Notice of Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate in Webb County
Antonio Salinas sheriff of Webb County Texas will sell at public vendue on the first Tuesday in March 1917 the real estate of Mrs Ida Muller and R L Muller to satisfy a judgment of Union Seed Fertilizer Co for 492.96 plus costs. Parcels include multiple blocks in the Western and Eastern divisions of Laredo. Sale at Webb County Courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm. Auction by lawful levy dated January 16 1917. Deputy M G Benavides signs.
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District Court
Webb County
Texas
Union Seed & Fertilizer Co
Ida Muller
Antonio Salinas
City of
Laredo
Webb Co
Said City
R. L. Muller
Ida, Muller
Court House
Hall's Catarrh Cure claim and $100 reward
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease. The ad states internal use targets blood and mucous surfaces, offers $100 for any uncured case, and urges sending testimonials to BP Cheney & Co Toledo. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
BP. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Take Hall
Royal Arch Masons convocation on Feb 14 7:30 PM
Royal Arch Masons are asked to attend a special convocation Wednesday evening February 14 at 7:30 o clock to perform the Mark and Past Masters degrees. All visiting companions are invited. John Colman, Secretary.
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Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Notice for Laredo Lodge Meeting Tonight
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 647 A F and A M at Masonic Hall at 8 p m. Work in M M degree. All visiting brethren invited to attend. R L Sutton W M.
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Laredo
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
R. L. Sutton
W. M
Red Cross Meeting Set for February 13 1917
A general meeting of Red Cross members and others interested in the work is called for Tuesday evening February 13 1917 at 8 30 o'clock. The gathering will be at the parlors of the Hamilton Hotel. Miss Anita Brulard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Hamilton Hotel
Family Avoids Serious Sickness in Virginia Testimony
McDuff Virginia resident Mrs J B Whittaker recalls years of sick headaches and stomach trouble eased by Thedford s Black-Draught a vegetable remedy she keeps on hand for children and adults. The ad claims it regulates weak stomachs aids digestion and relieves indigestion colic wind nausea and similar symptoms and notes over 70 years of use with more than a million beneficiaries. Drugstore price cited as 25 cents per package.
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McDuff
J. B. Whittaker
Thedford
Didi
Bermuda onion seed grower Varela to visit region
Mr Federico C Varela a prominent Bermuda onion seed grower and distributor from Teneriffe Canary Islands Spain will visit this section next month to meet local growers. He has long kept in touch with the area and aims to better acquaint himself with the onion industry and the country, hoping his visit will benefit local growers.
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Federico C. Varela
Varela
Bermuda
Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Spain
When You Have a Cold and Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Mrs Frank Cwicker of Pana Ti writes how her five year old son Paul caught a severe cold that settled on his lungs and caused terrible coughing. After trying other medicines without relief she used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and saw immediate improvement until he was cured.
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Chamberlain
Frank ¢Wicker
Pana
Paul
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