Ear of corn worth thousand dollars fuels Texas seed hope
A fourteen inch corn ear owned by James J. Hill was exhibited in Dallas then stolen. The piece underscores corn’s rise in U S production, Texas gains in yield, and seed potential, while urging Texans to pursue local seed improvement and argue for continued government aid and public schooling. Edmonton dentists offer free pupil dental work, promoting early care and conservation of children as a natural resource. The Times also notes a ticket for West Texas Magazine performances.
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James J. Hill
Dallas
Texas
United States
New England
Pacific Coast
Canadian
Gulf of Mexico
Corn Clubs
Acre
Illinois
Missouri
Great Northwest
Edmonton
British Columbia
The Pupil's Teeth and Paternalism in Government
The article argues that government care for public health and morals through ordinances and school rules reflects legitimate paternalism. It notes cities screening school children for adenoids sore throats eye problems and other defects to ensure healthy, productive lives, citing parental neglect as a motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Strikers' counsel seek proof of militia outrages at Michigan mine
The strikers' counsel plan to prove a series of outrages by Michigan militia and officers on strike duty at the Calumet copper mine. If proven, the militia should be punished, reflecting on their role. The piece notes harsher events elsewhere and comments on justice and climate contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Calumet
City Council Meeting Adopts Corral Boss Ordinance
Laredo Texas February 17 1914 city council met with mayor and nine aldermen approving minutes and tax collection report. A resolution records oral acceptance of the February 1890 water ordinance for Laredo Water Company and notes it in the margin. An electric railway lighting ordinance was rejected and lighting contracts were referred to committees. Eugene Davis named corral boss and appointment confirmed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. McComb
Hein
Sanchez
Tenry
Ochoa
Westbrook
Leyendecker
Agan
Sommerville
Laredo Water Company
City of
Laredo
Book of Minutes
Laredo Electric Railway Co
Laredo Volunteer Fire Company
Corral Boss
Eugene Davis
Corral
Local Texas ads note spring stock and events
The Times job department orders new type and prints upcoming stock, seeds, tires, and parade preparations. Local ads list cane seed millet seed corn, rain gear, crepe paper, decorations, and a tire sale at Laredo Auto Sales Co with a 15 percent discount for a limited time. Also mentions spring planting, wedding notices, and upcoming Latino Americano Club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Auto Sales Co
Notice of Webb County Sheriff Sale of Harris heirs property
Webb County sheriff to sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in March 1914 the lot 3 block 257 Western Division Laredo to satisfy a $9,041 judgment plus six percent interest from 1913 and costs. The sale is under an order from the Webb County District Court in State of Texas v Unknown heirs of K K Harris deceased. Sheriff Amador Sanchez signs the notice with Deputy A R Garcia.
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Webb
District Court
Webb County
State of Texas
Kk. K. Harris
Court House
Laredo
City of
Texas
K. K. Harris
State of
Birthday tribute to ICC chairman Edgar E Clark
The piece notes the birth of Edgar E Clark in Lima New York on February 18 1856 His early work as a railroad brakeman led to roles atop the Order of Railway Conductors and later to leadership of the Interstate Commerce Commission He served as a Roosevelt appointee on the coal gear strike issues and became ICC chairman succeeding Franklin K Lane in March.
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Order of Railway Conductors of America
Clark
Order of
Railway Conductors
Roosevelt
Mr. Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Franklin K. Lane
Pythians Gather in Washington for Fiftieth Anniversary
Officials and prominent Knights of Pythias from across the United States and Canada convene in Washington to mark the order’s 50th anniversary, founded in 1864. The celebration runs through the week with President Wilson to host delegates at the White House and Secretary Bryan among speakers.
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Washington
D. C
Knights of Pythias
United States
Canada
Wilson
White House
Bryan
Byrne to Replace Knabe at Second for Phillies
It will be up to Bobby Byrne to fill Otto Knabe's place with the Phillies. Though heretofore he has played at third, Byrne will now tackle the job at second base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Byrne
Otto Knabe
Phillies
Bobby
Carnival grounds alive with noise and crowds at night
The carnival on the grounds drew a jolly, bustling throng amid drums engines and loud shows. Attendees crowded tents such as the motordrome Palace of Orient Edna wild animal and wild west acts while the merry go round ran busy all night pleasing children and adults alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace of Orient
Edna
Seovill Tours Texas and Praises Corn Exposition
Frank I. Seovill returned from a business trip visiting San Antonio Waco Dallas and Fort Worth. In Dallas he attended the National Corn Exposition and praised it as one of the best ever held in the state. He noted impressive government and A M College exhibits and saw displays from thirty two states showing corn other farm products and modern farming implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank I. Seovill
San Antonio
Waco
Dallas
Fort Worth
Mr. Seovill
Texas
County court halts bounty payments for wolves coyotes and wild cats
Webb County Texas County Clerk J A Rodriguez announces that state funds to pay bounty on wolves coyotes and wild cats have run out and no further payments will be made until a new appropriation is provided by the legislature. Notice dated February 17 1914 and published in Laredo Texas.
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County Commissioners Court
Webb County
Texas
Laredo
Tex
Mr. Delling
John A. Applewhite
Rebekah Odd Fellows
Times Ad Notice Watch Subscription Offer
A reader is urged to watch The Times daily for opportunities with a subscription offer priced at 60 cents per month.
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the Times
Laredo Crowd Expected. Lodging Needed for Visitors
Preparations for a large celebration crowd in Laredo face a lodging shortage as visitors arrive from Saturday. Citizens are urged to offer spare rooms to accommodate guests, aiding the lodging committee chaired by C. C. Jefferies. Meanwhile two Jim Hogg county stockmen, Hinnant and Benavides, remain jailed in Saltillo pending investigation, with assurances of courtesy and potential release after inquiry.
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Laredo
C. C. Jefferies
Jefferies
Committee of the
Fact At
United States
Garrett
Hanna
Monterey
John Sinuant
Inocente Benavides
Jim Hogg County
Sabinas Hidalgo
Saltillo
Flanna
Hinnant
Benavides
Hebbrowville
Notice to Lodging Providers for Celebration Visitors
All persons with rooms beds or cots for visitors during the celebration must notify the undersigned at the earliest possible moment.
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Joe Boehmer
Bill Fasterling
Cape Cod
Little Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Supreme Court of Georgia
Jersey City
A. W. Woodman
Times
Earnest & Bunn Co
Advi
Sonar News Company
Hamilton Hotel
Ross Farm
E. L. Hooper
Times Job Department
Ae Mine At
Luis A. Lafon
Maria Antoinette Moerriweather
San Agustin Cathedral
Port Lavaca
John Bruni
Felix de la Rosa
Coke Street
Luis Alberto Lafon
Maria Antoinette Merriweather
Casimiro Martinez
Juana Laguna
Adv
Bautista
A. D
Amador Sanchez
A. R. Garcia
Edgar EF. Clark
Edgar E. Clark
The
Terstate Commerce Commission
Lima, N. Y
Hevrolet Motor Cars
Smevrolay
America
F. M. Ramsay
Carload Nursery
Just
Griffing Bros
FE. R. Tarver
Mgr
Heights
Chichester
Windrow’s
A. & M. College
J. A. Rodriguez
Hunnant and
Ing
Mexico
Clarence Jefferies
GEO. Agan
Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Towa
H. Ke, Buecklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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