Lottery tale from Excelsior mocked by Daily editorial
The Daily critiques a Mexico City Excelsior claim that the United States will host a huge national lottery to aid European war orphans. It warns Americans and Mexicans against believing such tales, notes laws against lotteries, and urges caution about media credulity and mail advertising scams. It also reports on a Texas Legion backed memorial hospital plan in Laredo for former Texas soldiers with tuberculosis, funded statewide with a $2,000 quota from Laredo, recognizing veterans and serving as a tribute rather than charity.
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A Real Memorial for Texas War Veterans
A proposal to erect a lasting Texas memorial for World War I service members. It would be actively maintained, usable daily, and serve as a reminder of the sacrifice and the role of fathers in freeing the world from tyranny.
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Memorial Hospital Drive For Wounded Texas Veterans
The Benevolent War Risk Society of Texas with state officials and the American Legion organizes a fund drive in Laredo to raise 2000.60 for a Memorial Hospital to treat Texas ex soldiers with tuberculosis. A committee led by John L Dannelley and others will launch the campaign on February 22 to meet the quota, honoring veterans.
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Horse Races at San Ignacio Attract Wide Attendance
A San Ignacio race card in Zapata county near the Rio Grande draws strong interest for a Sunday forenoon event featuring a 100 yard dash with purses of 1,000 dollars. Pico Bianco of Duval county and El Prieto of Zapata county headline the main race, with many spectators from Laredo Hebbronville San Diego Alice and Mexican attendees expected.
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Benavides Well Shows Oil Water Mixture Rises
Reports from Benavides via telegraph say the Empire Oil Co well rose three times late yesterday, spilling oil water and mud with suspected gas pressure behind the rises. Drillers continued work to bale the hole and determine if pure oil or a water mud mix is present. Oil and water reportedly overflowed again today as interest grows.
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Army Salvage At Economy Salvage House Listing
Army salvage items including 22 000 shoes tents garbage cans mattresses aluminum mess kits hats underwear saddle blankets leg gings auto tires tubes field boilers buckets bread pans and 16000 pounds of flour offered at Economy Salvage House 1701 Hidalgo St.
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Dr. Horace C. Hall Named Delegate to Belgian Health Congress
Dr. Horace C. Hall received official notice from state health officer Dr W. Goddard that he has been appointed as a delegate to the Congress of the Royal Institute of Public Health to be held at the Royal Institute in Brussels Leopold Park Belgium. The honor is from the state health department though attendance is not guaranteed.
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Belgium
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Mabel Normand stars in Mickey at Royal Theatre
MABEL NORMAND IN Mickey is praised as a vivid character study. The film follows a cheerful waif raised by a miner and Indian foster parents who faces life in the city and overcomes hardships with perseverance, blending humor and pathos.
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Webb County Aids Bond Sale Effort For Good Roads
County Judge Winslow presses ahead with selling Webb county good roads bonds worth 300000. Court Reporter Seth S Wilcox notes correspondence with financial houses across the country as influenza slows probate court activity. Judge Winslow aims to secure best terms and close the sale promptly.
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Periodic Bilious Attacks Warn of Light Meals
People prone to periodic bilious attacks notice appetite loss before symptoms. They may eat only a light meal and no meat. Taking two Chamberlain's Tablets beforehand may prevent the attack.
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Laredo Tax Reform Plan Push By Local Club Leader
Dr Hal Laredo outlines a platform for Laredo improvements focused on equalized taxation and bonded funding. He calls for a reform of tax assessment, separate block records, zoned land valuation, and merchant involvement to finance sewerage and paving, urging voters to end party-based gridlock.
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Laredo
Mugwump
Agin
Oil development heats up around Laredo as investors arrive
A visitor from North Texas reports strong statewide interest in oil ventures near Laredo. Tulsa based Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co has begun drilling 24 miles north on the Santo Tomas tract, while another North Texas company readies to drill on La Perla ranch. Additional firms with shares for sale plan to start drilling within thirty days.
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Influenza Ban Lifted Allowing Soldiers Outings
Southern Department orders ending a ten day ban on gatherings at entertainments, including motion pictures, were lifted by Col. Beaumont Buck. Despite San Antonio and surrounding posts seeing flu restrictions, Fort McIntosh soldiers returned to town, flocking to cinemas and preparing for next Saturday field day events.
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Jinx Case Hurts Father and Son in California
A letter from Leonard Haynes in Los Angeles describes his right hand infection treated with eight lances after a month of pain. His son fell from a tree in Santa Barbara last Sunday, breaking his leg, and was eight hours slow to be reported. Both father and son are now recovering.
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