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The Penn Publishing Co of Laredo announces its publishing schedule with daily and weekly editions. Rates include one month at 6.00, one year at 6.00, and weekly options delivered by mail postpaid to the United States Mexico or Canada. Communications directed to Penn Publishing Co. Telephone 43.
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Mail Postcaid
United States
México
Canada
Laredo
New Laredo
Mexico
Penn Publishing CO
Texas
Associated Press Credit Policy Note
A republication note states that the Associated Press retains exclusive rights to use all news dispatches credited to it or not credited in the paper, along with local news published. The statement appears as a standard credit policy disclaimer.
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Associated Presse
Bulgarian Atrocities and Cavell Case in Peace Terms
The article mixes warnings about Bulgarian abuses during wartime and a strong endorsement of The Cavell Case film as a tool for shaping postwar verdicts. It urges allied penalties for German leaders, condemns atrocity acts, and argues the film should be shown to the peace commission and President Wilson to influence indemnities and justice.
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Serbia
Belgium
Cavell
Louvain
Tusitania
France
Germany
Legation
von Glnsing
Edith Cavell
Bissings
Lanckens
Kirschens
America
Senate
Wilson
Aftermath of Bulgar ian outrages darkens postwar sentiment
A controversial reflection declares Bulgarians brutal and treacherous after conflict, condemning their actions and warning against Bulgarian entry to the country. It accuses German, Austrian, Hungarian, Bulgarian, and Turkish forces of conspiracy and calls for lasting memory of the slain. The piece frames a hostile, era-specific viewpoint on alliance and ethnic grievances.
Indigestion Relief Ad from Chamberlains Tablets
An advertisement urges readers to take a few doses of Chamberlains Tablets as directed to relieve indigestion and quickly forget stomach troubles, encouraging trial of the remedy.
Today’s anniversaries spark historic milestones from 1718 to 1417
February 17 notes Mathew Tilghman born 1718 in Maryland dubbed Patriarch of Maryland. 1819 Congress backs Missouri admission. 1845 Edwin Forrest debuts in London. 184- Fort Anderson attacked by Porter's gunboats. 1866 Habeas Corpus Act suspended in Ireland amid Fenian activity. 1889 Carey turns informer in Phoenix Park murder trial. 115 Germans begin submarine blockade sinking British ships. 1416 Russian reports in Galician campaign. 1417 Pritieh reports capture of 2660 Turks on the Tigris.
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Mathew Tilgham
Patriarch
Maryland
Hermitage
House of Representatives
Missouri
Edwin Forrest
London
Fort Anderson
Cape Fear River
Admiral Porter
Ireland
Tames Carey
Phoenix Park
Dublin
Pritieh
Tigris
Viscount Milner, Trusted Stand-in at Peace Conference
Viscount Milner substitutes for Premier Lloyd George at the peace conference amid his absence in England. A forceful British statesman, he was among the first War Cabinet appointees, later War Minister, and now Colonial Secretary. Despite German-born parentage, he remains a loyal English public servant with a career spanning Egyptian finances and Cape Colony governance.
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Viscount Milner
Lloyd George
England
Lord Derby
Germany
Cape Colony
Birthday anniversaries of notable figures including diplomats and entertainers
Today marks anniversaries of Romulo S Noon former Argentina ambassador born in Buenos Aires 44 years ago. David F Houston US Secretary of Agriculture born in Monro N 53 years ago. Sir George Ranken Askwith Great Britain born 58 years ago. Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon Stamford Conn born 43 years ago. Anita Stewart Brooklyn born 24 years ago. Pete Herman New Orleans bantamweight pugilist born 25 years ago.
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Romulo S. Noon
Argentina
Washington
Buenos Aires
David F. Houston
United States
Monroe
George Ranken Askwith
Great Britain
Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon
Stamford
Conn
Anita Stewart
Brooklyn
Pete Herman
New Orleans
Smuggling by aeroplane latest device reported
A Rural Weekly dispatch from Laredo Texas cites Mexican customs officials on alleged aerial smuggling across the Rio Grande. Jose Longoria reported seeing moving lights and a whirr of a motor from San Ignacio as a northbound aircraft crossed into U S territory on several nights. Other witnesses corroborate sighting of a strange aerial machine.
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Rural Weekly
St. Paul
Minnesota
Laredo
Tex
Rio Grande
United States
Jose Longoria
San Ignacio
Mexico
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Laredo Man
A Laredo resident, K. K. Sadler, a railroad conductor, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back pain and weak kidneys after purchasing at Homner's Drug Store. He notes continued reliable results over three years and still recommends the remedy. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY offers the same product.
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Laredo
K. K. Sadler
Matamoros St
Dean
Doan
Homner
Mr. Sadler
Uniform of the elite naval gun crews revealed
The article notes a rare uniform among city crowds, worn by one of the regular naval winners who manned 14 inch guns supporting the western front. Only 500 sailors held this service with uniforms like marines but with navy insignia. Many have returned and now work at the Brooklyn naval barracks.
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Uncle Sam
Navy
Naval Barracks
Brooklyn
Zemo Antiseptic Promises Quick Eczema Relief
An advertisement for Zemo antiseptic liquid by E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland promotes quick relief from eczema, tetter, pimples, and rashes. It claims non greasy formula, no staining, and effectiveness when others fail. Extra large bottle offered at 1.00, standard 35c.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Laredo City Council to Consider Sanitary Sewer Plan
The Laredo city council will meet at city hall to review plans for a sanitary sewerage system from Fred A. Jones Engineering & Construction Co of Dallas. If approved, a special bond election may be called for 125000 dollars in bonds to fund the project, to be funded by property taxes.
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City Council of
Laredo
City Hall
Fred. A. Jones Engineering & Construction Co
Dallas
Gentle Laredo Rain Nourishes Grass and Fields
A slow and steady rainfall drenched Laredo and surrounding areas last night into this morning, totaling 1.12 inches by 9 am. A light afternoon mist preceded a steady evening rain, with moisture soaking into the ground and reports confirming the rain was general across the region.
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Laredo
Reward for cleaning dress on steam plant notice
A local ad offers a $190.00 reward for any fine dress that cannot be cleaned on the steam plant. Ladies are advised to take notice. Advertisement by J. J. Hudson, Manager, phone 210. Dated February 12. 6t
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J. J. Hudson
Bellmont
Main Ave
Fifth Engineers Member Claimed From Rio Grande
The body of Private Clint E. Thomas, formerly of the Fifth United States Engineers, was found in the Rio Grande a half mile above the Indian crossing. His discharge papers show Hickman Kentucky as home, enlistment at Jefferson Barracks on May 27 1917, and honorable discharge March 14 1918 at Corpus Christi. He was about 22, well regarded, and wearing civilian clothes.
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Clint EE. Thomas
Fifth United States Engineers
Corpus Christi
Rio Grande
Hickman
Kentucky
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Fifth U.S. Engineers
Thomas
Laredo
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Endorsed For Lungs
An old notice states a heavy lung cold can trigger fatal disease, urging frequent doses of Ballard's Horehound Syrup to check progression and aid natural recovery. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
See France Through a Soldier's Jokes in Occupied Rural July
A wartime trench humor vignette shows a U S officer questioning a coal black southern plantation laborer in rural France about the country. The dialogue features racial slurs and bleak irony as workers lament lack of rabbits and rain while awaiting a return home.
Death of Mrs Carlota Mejia Pioneer Family
Mrs Carlota Alexander de Mejia 43 native of Laredo died at 1716 Scott Street Sunday forenoon after a long illness following paralysis four years ago. Wife of Victoriano Mejia traveling salesman of Ferretera Del Rio Bravo. Sister of William George Fred Robert Samuel and Carlos Alexander and Miss Lucia Alexander. She leaves a son and other relatives. Funeral today at 5 from the home to San Agustin church with interment in Catholic cemetery family plot. Sympathy from many friends.
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Carlota Alexander de Mejia
Laredo
John Bb. Alexander
Scott Street
Suffrage Campaign To Be Fought By Women Of Texas
An executive meeting of the Texas Equal Suffrage Association at the Driskill Hotel in Austin launched the state campaign to amend the constitution. President Minnie Fisher Cunningham led the push with a Victory Convention planned for San Antonio June 12 to 14, as Austin women honored Mrs. W P Hobby, Mrs Cunningham, and legislators’ wives at a luncheon.
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Women OF
Texas
Texas Equal Suffrage Association
Driskill Hotel
Austin
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
San Antonio
W. P. Hobby
Cunningham
Carnival Opens Nine Day Run in Laredo
The C. A. Wortham Shows arrived Friday from Alice and opened a nine day engagement in Laredo on Saturday night on the vacant block south of the old Texas-Mexican station. The grounds were crowded Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon as rides and games drew large crowds. The carnival runs until February 23 before moving to Corpus Christi.
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C. A. Wortham
Alice
Laredo
Corpus Christi
Wortham Exposition in full running order this week
The Wortham Exposition carnival runs smoothly with nine days of engagement ahead. New exhibitions open tonight including the Farley midgets showing eccentric nature. Washington birthday celebrations are planned for Saturday with caravan closing on February 23 to Corpus Christi. Billy Edwards and his athletes face local wrestling and boxing figures, with Ft McIntosh experts proposing a one dollar per minute match.
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Farley
Nature
Corpus Christi
Billy Edwards
Ft. McIntosh
Edwards
Laredo Chamber Discusses Building a Cotton Gin
A Saturday board session of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce examined plans for a cotton gin in Laredo as about 2,000 Webb county acres are set for cotton this year. A farmers meeting is to be called to form a cooperative gin project amid the pink boll worm zone exemption. Webb county is reported free from the pest, boosting planting prospects.
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Laredo
Federal Horticultural Board
Webb County
Tramp Declines Wood Chop. farmer’s wife offers gas stove compromise
A tramp refuses to chop wood citing principles, the farmer's wife counters with a coal plan, then offers to turn on the gas if a gas stove is available. He agrees to a compromise, proposing gas heat as a solution.
Laredo News Briefs Include Imports and Local Ads
Imports from Mexico pass through Laredo port with manganese cotton seed meal guano skins ixtle and rubber. Local notes mention cotton acreage Webb county's near-term business, a chamber of commerce run, plumbing and steam cleaning ads, marriage licenses issued, and theater coverage with Nurse Cavell portrayal.
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Mexico
Laredo
J. L. Fpierres
Marragut Street
Webb County
Flanagan and O'Dowd Cartoon Exchange On Medical Advice
In a humorous Bits cartoon, Flanagan asks why O'Dowd is so angry and O'Dowd replies about a foolish chemist who wrote back pain pills should be taken half an hour before pain begins, highlighting a misread instruction.
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O'Dowd
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