Wilson praised by Mexican press for gratitude to United States
The Mexican Universal newspaper lauds President Wilson as the man most deserving of gratitude from Mexico for calming tensions and supporting sovereignty. It criticizes Carranza for ingratitude, German ties, and anti American actions while praising Wilson as a friend to both Mexico and the Allies amid wartime diplomacy and peace talks.
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E! Universal
Wilson
Mexico
Carranza
America
Mr. Wilson
United States
Germany
Heaven
Universal
Weak Defense Appeals for Inter national Bible Study Release
An article outlines a published appeal to the public urging clemency for members of the International Bible Study Association sentenced to twenty years for conspiracy to hinder the war effort. It frames the Russellite view that consecration against killing bars war, and notes their attempt to spread these views amid wartime.
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Russell
International Bible Study Association
Ruesell
Russel
February 19 Anniversaries From 1821 to 1916 Strong Events
On February 19 various historical notes mark births and deaths, battles and political moves. Francis P Blair born 1821 in Lexington, Kentucky. several 19th century events include Grochow battle near Warsaw, a bank note restriction, William II's 1894 visit, a 1886 Johannesburg dynamite disaster, and streetcar strike beginnings in Philadelphia. Also notes 1415 and 1416 wartime claims and a Red Cross plea.
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Francis P. Blair
Lexington
St. Louis
Grochow
Warsaw
United States
Emperor William
Prince Bismark
Friedrichsruhe
Johannesburg
Philadelphia
Berlin
Tauntoggen
Kovynoe
Ypres
American
Red Cross
Bennison Charms in Oh Johunny Debut at Royal Theater
Louis Bennison of Fairbank makes a favorable screen debut in the comedy drama Oh Johunny. Shown last night, the newcomer drew enthusiasm on par with top stars as he plays a lively cowboy miner who rescues a lady from crooks. Bennison’s engaging smile and ready action entertain viewers, suggesting a promising future.
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Louis Bennison
Bennison
Douglas Fairbanks
Crocoks
February 19 Birthdays: Patti and Military Figures
Adelina Patti born in Madrid is celebrated as the world's greatest singer. General Sir Henry Horne led the British army in the Drocourt-Queant breakthrough. Newcomb Carlton heads U S marine cable systems. Major General William Crozier, retired, once chief of ordnance. All marked as born today years ago at given towns.
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Adelina Patti
Cederstrom
Madrid
Henry Sinclair Horne
Drocourt-Queant
Newcomb Carlton
United States
Elizabeth
N. J
William Crozier
Ranger gathers Webb county witnesses for senatorial contest
State Ranger Joe Brooks former Laredo boy arrived from Austin to summon Webb county witnesses for the Parr Glassecock senatorial contest. He is busily preparing a list of names and will take the witnesses to Austin immediately to testify.
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Webb County
Austin
Joe Brooks
Laredo
Brooks
Pimply skin relief with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
An old remedy advertises Olive Tablets as a gentle, effective substitute for calomel to cleanse blood, bowels, and liver. It claims clearer skin, elimination of bad breath and dull feelings, with dosing guidance and price of 0c and 25c per box.
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Dr. Edwards
Caminetti a Californian leads immigration drive in federal service
Anthony Caminetti is a Californian and lawyer who heads the campaign for deportation of undesirable aliens as U S Commissioner General of Immigration. He started public life in 1877 as a county prosecutor, served in the California legislature, and two terms in Congress before being named by President Wilson to the federal post.
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Anthony Caminetti
U. S
California
Congress
Wilson
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Laredo Citizen
A Laredo resident Dr. R Sadler testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills relief after long kidney pain. He bought them at Homer's Drug Store and finds lasting benefit over three years with periodic use. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the remedy.
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Laredo
R. Sadler
Matamoros St
Dean
Doan
Homer
Mr. Sadler
Laredo Port Receives Mexico Imports and Local Events
The port of Laredo reports two carloads of copper one of hides one of ixtle and one of cotton seed cake from Mexico. A new marriage license was issued Manuel Gonzales and Antonia Arto. Damp spell forecast with a likely rain before clearing. Civilian donation tickets for a Fort McIntosh boxing show sell fast plus a Washingtons birthday civic pause with events including a high school basketball game and carnival. Probate court names Amelia Vda de Resendez guardian with bond set at fifty dollars. Banks to close Saturday for Washingtons birthday.
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Manuel Gonzales
Antonia Arto
J. W. Falvella
Laredo
Fort McIntosh
Washington
Corpus and
Resendez
Amelia Vda. de Resendez
Indigestion Relief Through Chamberlain's Tablets
Take a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets as directed for indigestion and you will soon forget your stomach troubles. Try it.
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
Daily subscription offer for THE TIMES at 650c per month mentioning opportunities.
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the Times
Small Midshipman Surprises Ladies At Navy Party
A tiny midshipman, mistaken for a boy of royal navy lineage, attends a saloon party where his age shocks guests. He reveals he is twenty two, eliciting a swoon from a lady who had just kissed him.
Couple visits Louvre and finds apple and serpent painting
A man and his wife tour the Louvre in Paris. When asked what struck them most, the husband says a painting showing Adam and Eve with the apple and the serpent. The wife adds they understood the anecdote well.
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Louvre
Paris
The
Adam
Eve
Reedy
City Council At Meeting Considers Proposition
The Laredo city council, with Mayor McComb present, considered the sewerage system plans by Fred A Jones Engineering. Jones seeks to transfer the contract to himself if he furnishes a bond, as the firm dissolves and other partners seek release. The council unanimously approved transferring the contract to Jones upon bond, who would oversee construction with contractors.
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City of Laredo
Council Chamber
McComb
Fred. A. Jones
Jones
B. G. Salinas
Woodman
Winslow
Agan
Maher
Guernsey
Laredo
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
An advertising puff notes coughs colds and bronchial attacks may lead to danger without timely treatment and touts Dr King’s New Discovery as soothing inflamed membranes loosening phlegm and aiding sleep. Price 60c and 1.20, available from druggists. sold since 1869.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Quick Relief
A vintage health ad promises relief from constipation and indigestion with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims to normalize bodily systems, improve digestion, and maintain a cheerful world outlook for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Spinach Market Report February 18
Spinach market report from the Chamber of Commerce in Laredo Texas lists totals for shipments to New York St Louis Chicago and Cincinnati. California freight destined for Chicago and Cincinnati price in dollars. Some entries are cut or truncated with entries for Austin and other markets incomplete.
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Texas
New York
St. Louis
California
Chicago
Cincinnati
Austin
Definition of a Socialist Explained by Father and Son
A Louisville Courier-Journal excerpt presents a joke dialogue where a father defines a socialist as a man who thinks he should have as much as others. The boy questions if equality implies more than he has, and the father replies, then the man ceases to be a socialist.
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Louisville Courier-Jour
Graft Suspected in Casey Finnegan Death Case
A Boston Transcript item suggests life insurance may have influenced the death of Casey Finnegan last June, noting Cassidy Shure’s possible link to an insurance payoff and a presumed pull with the insurer.
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Casey—Finnegan
Cassidy—Shure
Boston Transcript
Luke W Loftus Among the Men to Be Honored Sunday
College Station Texas Feb 19 When the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas holds its memorial exercises Sunday afternoon March 2 in honor of its gallant sons who have fallen during the world war prominent among the names that will be read from the roll of honor on that occasion is that of Second Lieutenant Luke Witt Loftus of Dolores Texas Loftus was with the 35th U S Infantry and was killed in a skirmish with the Mexican federal troops at Nogales Ariz August 27 1918 Lieut Loftus was formerly a member of the 1917 class of the A and M College He was a son of John Loftus of Dolores The parents of the fallen sons of the College have been invited to be present at the memorial exercises as the guests of the College.
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College Station
Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Luke Witt Loftus
Dolores
Trent. Loftus
35Th
U. S. Infantry
Nogales
Ariz
Loftus
A. and M. College
John Loftus
Economy Grocery Store Passes to New Owner in Laredo
The Economy Grocery Store formerly Hernandez Guerrero passes into the hands of Valentin Hernandez who becomes sole proprietor and assumes all debts and liabilities. The notice dated February 13, 1919 from Guerrero Co. in Laredo Texas.
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Hernandez & Guerrero
Valentin Hernandez
Guerrero
Laredo
Texas
Corpus Christi High Meets Laredo in Back-to-Back Games
Corpus Christi High School basketball team, one of the fastest and best in Southwest Texas, travels to Laredo for two games with Laredo High School. The first game is Friday at 4:30 on the Laredo High School grounds, the second on Saturday at 4:30 on the Fort McIntosh football field.
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Laredo
Corpus Christi High School
Texas
Corpus
Laredo High School
Fort MclIntosh
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times presents the U S Weather Bureau outlook for New Orleans. Tonight and Thursday cloudy with probable rain. Warmer tonight.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Weather observations at Port McIntosh report cool day
The 24 hour period ending at 7 am records a maximum temperature of 54 degrees and a minimum of 41 degrees with a north west wind and cloudy skies.
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Port McIntosh
Wife’s Gift of Cigars Brings Quick Witty Exchange
In a playful exchange, a man anticipates his birthday and the usual gift of cigars from his wife. He jokes that friends remember the horror and later treasure the cigars as a source of lasting value, noting the gift nets him many dollars yearly.
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Boston Transcript
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