The Cost Of War And Preparedness
An editorial argues the looming ten year cost of the preparedness program could reach a billion dollars and warns that Britain may add two billion to its debt. It contrasts war expenses, conscription versus volunteer forces, and the high price in lives and debt across historical conflicts while urging costs to deter war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Great Britain
Spain
France
England
United States
The Primary Nonsense and Its Confusing Elections
An opinion arguing that presidential primaries fail to cleaner or more legitimate nominations. It notes laws letting anyone pay a fee to appear on ballots and the mismatch between state primaries and national conventions, citing Ohio as a problematic example and concerns about cross party voting and oath requirements.
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United States
Texas
Ohio
Reform in Politics and the Convention System
The author argues reforms cannot fix corruption from human frailty. Primaries cost more yet offer no real increase in voter choice. The Wilson nomination at Baltimore appeared not the work of a gang, and returning to conventions would reduce corruption and save public funds. Voters must awaken civic consciousness to curb rings.
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Wilson
Baltimore
Attempts to curb cotton speculators fail again
A proposed measure to curb cotton speculators is likely to fail once more, allowing speculators to continue destroying real value by consuming profits through their practices.
Chicago chef accused of poisoning banquet
A Chicago chef accused of trying to poison archiepiscopal banquet guests is thought to be in New York. He is reportedly writing threatening letters to newspapers, an act debated as supporting calls for stricter immigrant controls.
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Chicago
New York
War News In London Scanty Yet Some Good To Come
London dispatches report war news as scanty but the public mood seeks a positive counterpart. The occasional hopeful development is urged as a substitute for ongoing combat reports.
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London
NY killer executed after two and a half years
The man who killed a girl in New York two and a half years ago has been electrocuted. The report notes New York’s slow but eventual pursuit of justice.
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New York
Mexican Officers Robber Reported in Nuevo Laredo
A bold robbery occurred Thursday night in Nuevo Laredo where a prominent pedestrian was assaulted, his gold watch and several hundred dollars stolen. Suspects included a Carranza military officer Major Soto and three privates who plotted the hold up. The major was arrested and jailed in the Nuevo Laredo batcave with his accomplices.
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Soto
Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
Snd
Nuevo Laredo Batcave
Steel furnishings for bank project in Laredo
Co. O. Thrall of Art Metal Construction Co with Dallas headquarters is in Laredo to secure the contract to install steel cabinets and fixtures in the Laredo National Bank building. Bank fixtures will be modern and top quality, with marblework counters and an interior designed to be among the state’s finest.
Demonstration of fireless cookers at G A Stowers
To the Ladies of Laredo a demonstration of fireless cookers will be given at G A Stowers Furniture Co on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. A lady demonstrator will be at the store on these days.
Corpus Christi Pelicans to Play the 9th Infantry
The Corpus Christi Pelicans meet the Ninth Infantry in a three game baseball series in February. Games set for Fort McIntosh on Feb 21 and Feb 23 at 2 pm and Caliche Park on Feb 22 at 2 20 pm. Corpus Christi brings fifteen local players while the Ninth Infantry fields astrong pitching staff and named managers.
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Washington
Corpus Christi Pelicans
Ninth Infantry
Corpus Christi
Soldier Boys
Corpus
Fort McIntosh
Caliche Park
Heights
Fort MclIntosh
Quinn
Bates
Jaymes
Griffith
Angrey
Smith
Doherty
Dierkes
Dowd
Bell
Brashear
Schwange
Minkler
Kendrick
Sturtevant
Gill
Pelligrino
Laredo
Mazda Lamps Hit Low Price at Local Supply House
Just received a batch of Mazda shaped lamps rated 25 and 40 watts offered at five for 1.00. Available from Laredo Elec. and Telephone Supply Co located in the Royal Theatre Building. Date stamp shows 2-18-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Elec. & Telephone Supply Co
Royal Theatre Building
Mexican Military Band To Play In Laredo 3 Day Celebration
Mexican Consul Melquiades Garcia announced a telegram from General Ozuna stating the Banda de la Brigada Ozuna, a top Mexican military band, will reach Laredo tomorrow for three days of concerts during the celebrations. I Alexander, music committee chair, praised Garcia for securing the band and awaits Major General Funston's reply on obtaining a Fort Sam Houston band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melquiades Garcia
General Ozuna
Monterey
Banda de la Brigada Ozuna
Mexico
Laredo
I. Alexander
Garcia
Alexander
General Funston
Fort Sam Houston
Last Ford Cars Sale Ends Soon at Laredo Auto Sales
Last chance to buy Ford cars in wide or sixty inch tread tires. A final car load remains en route as the factory warns these will be the last. Laredo Auto Sales Company issues the notice on 2 17.
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Ford
Laredo Auto Sales Company
Ricaut Visits Laredo in Mexican Territorial Tour
General Alfredo Ricaut, military commander of the Rio Grande frontier, stops in Nuevo Laredo on an inspection trip. He meets General Evans at Fort McIntosh and is warmly received by American officers. Ricaut helped keep peace during Brownsville unrest and has a tentative invitation to cross on February 22 for local celebrations.
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Alfredo Ricaut
Rio Grande
Matamoros
Piedras Negras
Nuevo Laredo
Ricant
General Evans
Fort McIntosh
Brownsville
Ricaut
Fresh Crushed Fruits and Syrups from J Hinkleford Smith
The People’s Pharmacy announces a fresh supply of crushed fruits and syrups from J Hinkleford Smith of Rochester New York for their soda fountain. The fountain is in charge of competent dispensers and a trial will convince you.
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J. Hinkleford Smith
Rochester
N. Y
People's Pharmacy
Better Than Spanking Helps Bed Wetting and Cringe Relieved
Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for bed wetting and related issue remedies. The notice urges mothers to write today for full instructions without payment and claims the treatment cures cults and aged people troubled with cringe and daytime or nighttime enuresis.
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M. Summers
Box W
Notre Dame
Ind
Indigent Mexicans Shipped Inland From Nuevo Laredo
About 1,500 poor Mexicans including men women and children were evacuated from Nuevo Laredo on two trains to interior Mexico seeking work and relief. Previously some had wandered into Laredo or lived in jails stables and caverns amid hunger poverty and begging before authorities organized transit to more promising regions.
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Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Laredo
Nuevo lLaredo
No Coupons No Premiums Camel Cigarettes Ad Claim
A Camel Cigarettes advertisement extols no coupons or premiums and emphasizes a blend of Turkish and domestic tobaccos. It promises a mild yet full flavored smoke that does not bite the tongue or parch the throat, leaves no after-taste, and stays pleasing across many occasions.
Why Prince Albert Wins
Prince Albert tobacco appeals with smooth flavor and aroma and is described as made by a patented process that removes bite and parch. The ad claims the process required years of work and money and has broadened pipe and cigarette smoking, noting that three men now smoke pipes where one did before.
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Prince Albert
Times Subscription Offer for Daily Watch Access
The Times advertises a daily access option with a subscription price of 60 cents per month offering readers a gesture toward ongoing opportunities and timely information.
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the Times
Local Fire Queen Coronation and Laredo Events Preview
Tiny notes overview upcoming community festivities in Laredo including the fire queen coronation at Elks Hall, grand ball and parade floats, plus visits from Corpus Christi and race teams. Also mentions births, cinema showing, marriage licenses, and low rail excursion rates for February 22 celebrations.
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Corpus Christi
Laredo
Pedro Zamora
Beatriz Ortiz
Mexico
Ursuline Convent
Convent
Celebration of George Washington Birthday Begins in Laredo
Seventeenth annual birthday celebration starts Sunday with devotional services and plaza concerts. Monday February 21 features pan concert by infantry and Mexican bands, horse racing, Corpus Christi vs US Military baseball at Fort McIntosh, cross border sports in Nuevo Laredo, a bull fight, carnival attractions, and band concerts on Martin Plaza.
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George Washington
Laredo
Corpus Christi
U. S
Fort McIntosh
Texas
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Jamaica
Martin Plaza
61st Birthday Brig Gen William Crozier Celebrated
Brigadier General William Crozier chief of the Bureau of Ordnance turns 61 today in Washington. He has served fifteen years in his post overseeing artillery small arms and munitions for forts armies and militia. Born February 19 1855 in Carrollton Ohio he is a West Point graduate who helped develop the disappearing gun carriage and wire gun and served in the Philippines and the Peking Relief Expedition.
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William Crozier
Bureau of Ordnance
United States Army
Washington
Crozier
Buffington
Phillippines
Peking
General Crozier
Carrollton, O
Robert Crozier
West Point
Social Calendar Highlights Weekend Club Events
Miss Amar Penn hosts the Nulles Club at Mrs J B Penn residence at three. The J U G meets with Miss Ernestine Sanchez at four. Miss Miriam Werner entertains Sextette Club and Light Brigade with a dancing party at eight. Hop at Fort McIntosh in the evening. Sunday B Y P U Sr meets at Christian church at 6 30. Epworth League at Methodist church also 6 30. Monday Tournament Bridge Club with Mrs C M Fish at 3 30. Woman's Club has no meeting today.
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Amar Penn
Nulles
Penn
Ernestine Sanchez
Miriam Werner
Light Brigade
Fort McIntosh
Christian Church
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Tournament Bridge Club
Social News Items and Washington’s Birthday Observances
The Times society column invites readers to share weddings parties and visits. Notable items include Washington’s Birthday observances with readings and a homecoming for Will Sames and guests from Bryan. Announcements cover arrivals from Alice Joyce and Joyce and other local visitors with plans for the Children’s Parade and a studio tea by Mrs. D F Anderson.
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the Times
Personal notices list travelers and visitors in city
Lod Moglia of Moglia is in the city on business. R. K. Mims returned from the bankers' convention in San Antonio. Stewart H. Lewis arrived for regular visits. Mrs. H. D. Shelby came home from a short San Antonio visit. Henry Edds of Hebbronville arrived from San Antonio. The list includes numerous names and origins such as Yoakum Saltillo Saltillo San Antonio New Orleans Detroit Dallas San Antonio and others.
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Lod Moglia
Moglia
R. K. Mims
San Antonio
Stewart H. Lewis
H. D. Shelby
Henry Edds
Hebbronville
Ross
Jesus Villareal
Dolores
P. W. McCoy
T. G. McCoy
Yoakum
Jose Ma
Ramirez
Alejandro Perez
Eduardo Izaguirre
J. J. Moreno
Leon
Mex
L. Stiles
Carlos Camargo
Jose Sanchez
Luis G. Aleman
Saltillo
Lic
Domingo Trevisio
Jose Avila
Bender
DPD
Dubose
Sam J. Smith
A. G. Schudel
Beeville
H. Coual
G. L. Mayers
C. C. Pierce
Washington
V. A. Hartmiller
St. Louis
J. V. Davidson
New Orleans
M. D. McWall
Abelne
A. V. Kennedy
BF. &. Hall
Luis BE. Estrada
Paso
E. T. Rosengrant
Detroit
R. A. Carpenter
Dallas
L. A. Perado
J. de Leon
M. T. Trapaga
Robin
Cotulla
S. L. Bauman
M. Argueso
J. Fullandos Argueso
T. C. Sauderna
New York
P. Pinon
el Paso
F. C. Pamill
Lawrence A. Miller
Houston
Geo
C. Hall
Yoaksin
Ben W. Robinson
Madisville
Kentucky
Dolores County School presents Gypsy Festival program
The county schools at Dolores last night staged a lively program in the school building. A large audience applauded as students performed songs readings dances and comic numbers including A Woman in a Shoe Shop The Tramps Frolic and Gypsy Queen performances by Hyacinthe Davies Anita Guzman Josephine Davies and others with a chorus of fourteen little girls and boys.
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Dolores
Hyacinthe Davies
al Colegio
Rye
Ofilia Guzman
James Petty
Virginia
Luz Garza
York
Gillick Cece
Dolly Burnett
la Ciencia Y
la Virtud
Anita Guzman
Jesusita Villareal
Josephine Davies
Removals Prompt Local Move Highlights Neighborhood Change
Mr. B. J. Leyendecker and family moved yesterday into their new home at Salinas avenue and Benavides street. Mr. Lott Taylor and family have moved into the old Leyendecker home on Convent avenue, signaling a shift in neighborhood residence.
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B. J. Leyendecker
Salinas Avenue
Benavides Street
Lott Taylor
Convent Avenue
Watch Em The United States Eyes Diaz Behind Movements
A Corpus Christi Caller item notes U S vigilance on General Diaz and other critics who claim harmless intent. It warns of a possible new revolutionary movement with several so called Americans involved, suggesting covert plotting and influence.
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United States
General Diaz
Corpus Christi
Notable Local Pupils Named in School Roll Call
Following pupils listed include Mrs L L Wharton, Mrs W N Young, Mrs Shiner, Mrs A J Landrum, and Miss Courtney Crutchfield reflecting ongoing student recognition in the district.
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Ll. H. Wharton
W. N. Young
Shiner
A. J. Landrum
Courtney Crutchfield
Church Auxiliary Meeting And Social At Rectory
The Bishop Johnston Junior Auxiliary met yesterday at the rectory with four members. They studied Our Church in America and planned for missionary boxes. The B Y P U Jr met at the Baptist church with leader Mrs Abshear. attendees included Lois Stoner and others. The Sextette Club met Miss Lurline Davis for a social with refreshments and a centerpiece of Kilarny roses. next meeting with Miss Ruth Scratchley.
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Bishop Johnston
Chas. W. Cook
Our Church In
America
The
Baptist Church
Jesus
A. C. Abshear
Lois Stoner
Margaret Claflin
Tina Salazar
Emma Salazar
Beulah Putman
Elizabeth Woods
Gorham Woods
Wade Jarrett
Fred Worth Thomas
D. J. Putman
Wallace Abshear
Lurline Davis
Maxime Taylor
Ruth Scratchley
Miriam Werner
Irene Moser
Courtney Slaughter
Ruth Sratchley
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Laredo National Bank
Gen. Ricaut
Interior
Luis Lafon
Marie Doro
Royal Opera House
Paris
Matamoros Street
Federal Building
Elks Hall
Violet S. Oberfeldt
Sons of the Free
Minna Irving
Will Sames
Edwin
Marcus Wormser
Bryan
Clara Hall
Seageehl
Maury Perkins
Alice
Estelle Moser
Dick and
Edwin Furman
Mrs. Jos. Moser
E. O. Staben
Joyce
Mrs. O. Staben
Bella Vista
S. W. Fitch
BE. O. Staben
Oscar Staben
Ladies of Christ Church Guild
Segre
Hal Irby Greer
Hal W. Greer
J. M. Irvine
Carrington, Missouri
W. H. Irvine
Laredo Water Company
Ed. Cotulla
Woman's Club
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Jarvis Plaza
D. F. Anderson
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