Experts urge timely road work and proper drainage
Tuesday’s Daily urges farmers to work damp soil for roads in August or September, noting shallow ditches, gradual raising, and careful dragging to avoid dust and washing. It praises sand clay and Southwest Texas materials for durable roads and timely repairs after rains. The piece also discusses judicial overreach, recalls, and political timing affecting conventions and candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Attacking the Recall of the Judiciary
A newspaper piece argues against recalls targeting the judiciary, contending such actions threaten constitutional foundations. It notes lawyers often oppose recalls of judges, framing recall as eroding the people’s will and tying it to socialism and antiquated doctrine. The piece asserts no official is above error and recalls of judges resemble recalls of other officials.
Georgia businessman's safe loot ends in a daylight heist
A Georgia businessman kept $10,000 in his store safe which yeggmen blew open to steal the cash. The man learns a harsh lesson, and readers are reminded about safer storage. President Zamors seeks to crush a rebel rival and waits for Washington approval to gain cachet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Zamors
Washington
Rebels Hold Nuevo Laredo and Hillside Actions
Report from the front claims rebels have not seized Nuevo Laredo and that the marching force failed to take the ridge position. Rumors of Dutch conquest of Holland remain unconfirmed and unverified at this time.
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Nuevo Laredo
San [Gnacio
Holland
This Date in History February 17
This date lists notable events and births including 1815 peace with Britain announced, 1820 Cardinal Taschereau born, 1849 Glasgow theatre panic deaths, 1866 Habeas Corpus Act suspended in Ireland, 1867 Suez Canal passage, 1874 Gladstone to Disraeli, 1905 Grand Duke Sergius killed, 1913 Joaquin Miller dies in San Francisco.
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Quebec
Glasgow
Ireland
Louis Napoleon
Ingland
Zululand
Grand Duke
Sergius
Czar
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Webb County Texas
Sheriff Amador Sanchez will auction the real property of Genaro Pulido in Laredo Webb County Texas on the third day of March 1914 at the courthouse door. The sale follows a judgment for Fred Werner for 29038 with 10 percent interest from November 14 1913 plus costs. Parcel is block 228 Western Division City of Laredo, described by metes and bounds.
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Webb
District Court
Webb County
Fred Werner
Genaro Pulido
Court House
City of
Laredo
Texas
Levi I
Fred Winer
Amador Sanchez
A. R,. Garcta
New Books Arrive at Laredo Library Collection
The Laredo Library announces arrivals of many new titles including The Rose of Paradise by Pyle, The Prodigal Judge by Kester, The Amazing Adventures of Letitia Carberry by Rinehart, Pan's Mountain by Rives, Kilmeny of the Orchard by Montgomery, and Alice Brown's Theory of Thyrza.
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Laredo
Andrew the Glad
Davies
Pyle
Poly Ooly
Jepson
Jordan
Thyrza
Alice Brown
Joseph
Phillips
Roscoe Paine
Lincoln
Kester
Silvia
Bindless
Sutphen
Kaufman
Stella Maris
Locke
Williamson
Chester
Sherman
Letitia Carberry
Rinehart
Patsy
Crockett
Gull
Virginia
Rives
Conrad
Merrick
Page
Clementina
Tomkins
Salisbury
Pan's Mountain
Orchard
Montgomery
Nordling
Mary Watts
Enoch Wentworth
Curtis
Child
Lady Dee Lockhart
Family praises Black-Draught in McDuffa Virginia tale
Mrs J B Whittaker recalls relief from headaches and stomach trouble after using Thedford s Black-Draught for ten years. She says it keeps illness away and helps children when they feel unwell, praising its vegetable formulation and long record of use. The ad notes stock price 25c and drugstore availability, touting reliability and family health benefits. Two more Redskins signed by Pittsfield team, Jocks and Nelson, both full blood Iroquois, for national pastime attempt.
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McDuff
Thedford
Zellar
Pittsfield
Pine Tree Nelson
Vergara Ends Kidnapping Ordeal Under Mexican Orders
Clemente Vergara a Webb county stockman was reportedly freed after Mexican federal troops ordered his release and the return of his horses said to be stolen. The Hidalgo arresting officer was summoned to Piedras Negras for investigation while Vergara had been held there after being moved from Hidalgo.
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Clemente Vergara
Webb County
Palafox
Garrett
Bryan
Piedras Nevras
Vergara
Hidelgo
Piedras Negras
Hidalgo
Horrible Blothes of Eczema Sales Claim
A New Orleans reader touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment and Derma Zema Soap as a cure after using three boxes and three bars. The ad promises soothing antiseptic action, removal of skin blemishes, and a guaranteed remedy available at druggists for five cents or by mail from Pfeiffer Chemical Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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Hobson
BP. Calawell
New Orleans
Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia
St. Luis
Th oe vs Luscious Barbecued Meat Supper Ad
A community notice advertises barbecued meat by Mr Delling served on the lawn of John A Applewhite on February 28. The Rebekah Odd Fellows organize pre orders by phone or delivery with hot meat, and dine in at five o clock for fifty cents.
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John A. Applewhite
Rebekah Odd Fellows
Washington Card Party at Elks Hall in Laredo
A Washington Birthday card party in Laredo hosted by Mesdames R. K. Mims and M. S. Ryan drew many ladies to the Elks Hall. Fifteen tables, pet plants and flowers, and lithographed score cards featuring George and Martha Washington set a seasonal tone. High scores went to Mrs A. K. Younkin, Esther Hirsch, and Mrs. J. T. Tassell. low score to Mrs A. W. Schmitt. Refreshments followed as guests praised the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Hall
Laredo
Mesdames R. KK. Mims
M. S. Ryan
Washington
George
Martha Washington
A. K. Younkin
Esther Hirsch
J. T. 'Assell
A. W. Schmitt
Mesdames Mims
Ryan
Big Methodist Conference events in Laredo February 24
Preparation for a large Methodist celebration in Laredo includes athletic and military showcases. Events on February 21 to 24 cover field day exercises at Fort McIntosh, tug of war, running, throwing, fencing, and mounted events. Delegates and appointments were announced for the Mexican Missionary Conference and next year’s general conference in Oklahoma City.
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Laredo
E. S. Russell
Fort McIntosh
Fort Mclntoosh
H. G. Verduzco
Toby
McAllen
L. BF. Castro
Kenedy
Alejo Alvarado
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
The Times offers daily opportunities for readers at a subscription rate of 60 cents per month.
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TIMES
Tor Oportunitiesa
Automobile casings discounted for cash by 15 percent
Overstocked with high grade automobile casings, INO A APPLEWHITE 214-61 offers a thirty day cash discount of fifteen percent to move stock. Adv.
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Ino
A. Applewhite
Reward for information on Hose Wagon Driver assault
A reward of two hundred dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who threw a stone that struck Hose Wagon Driver Jimenez as he left the Fire Station after answering a fire alarm on Friday night February 1 1914. This adv notice seeks public tips to identify the assailant.
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Jimenez
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Fort Worth
The
United
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Great Britain
Cardinal Taschereau
Suez Canal
Gladstone
Disraeli
Moscow
Joaquin Miller
Sierras
San Francisco
Indiana
State OF
N.C
Mr. Delling
Teddy
Southside
League
Heights
Austin
Hall
F. J. Cheney, & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Bobn Hy
Tie
Liall
Bender Cafe
CARTE
Sepulveda
Hudson
Market Plaza
A. J. Horner
G. C. Horner
Red Cross Pharmacy
Calle del
Roller Mills
Washington Hidalgo
RED Bull
J. M. Daniel CO
Farragut Street
RM. Martinez
Wholesale Fruit and Produce Commission Merchant
Iturbide Street
Clifford
Heflin
Sturbide Street
TRE Ross Farm
Charlie Ross
Laredo, Texas
Minera. Water
L. Villegas & CO
Robt. McComb
Reed’s Drug Store
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