Two Memorable Dates and George Washington’s Liberty Vision
Chev. L Bruni reflects on February 22 1732 and July 4 1776 as pivotal in American liberty. He lauds George Washington as a demi god who toppled tyranny, linking his legacy to Socrates and Christ. The piece extols liberty as divine, urging enduring devotion while praising Washington and the birth of universal civilization.
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Chev. L. Bruni
George Washington
Americas
France
Italy
Washington
America
Albion
Great Britain
England
Socrates
Christ
Bolivar
Juarez
Garibaldi
Calvary
United States of America
Neglected Colds Grow Worse Warns of Chronic Cough
An old warning notes that a cough from neglectful colds can become chronic. It promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as soothing relief with antiseptic effects. The ad urges keeping a bottle for croup sore throat and bronchial issues and lists 26 cents at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
Bridge party and church group meetings on Monday and Tuesday
Social calendar lists a Monday bridge party at the Pierce home honoring Mrs John Carter Marshall of Chicago Illinois. Also Tuesday events include Christ Church Junior Auxiliary meeting at the Rectory and the Women s Missionary Society Bible Study at the church at four, plus a Dinner Dance at the Ninth Infantry Club in the evening.
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Joe Vidales
Misses Pierce
Pierce
John Carter Marshall
Chicago
Illinois
Christ Church
Womens’ Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Ninth Infantry Club
The
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Gussie Mirander
Meeting Life's Test in a Laredo Society Note
Community column recounts social visits, arrivals, and events from Laredo society life. Miss Anita Yeager returns to the Mines. many guests from San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston visit. The Woman's Club meets on education. a Washington's Birthday concert is planned. a six course dinner at the Hamilton Hotel is noted. A large local social calendar includes church groups, dances, concerts, and club activities with numerous named individuals and organizations.
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San Antonio Express
Laredo
L. B. Hanson
Menger Hotel
E. C. Monday
Albert Sidney Tucker
Tucker
Rogers
Brown
Pape
Marquett
Pritchett
Gallagher
Cook
Whisenant
Harmon
Lewis
King
Potter
Boels
Baretta
Miller
San Antonio
Farmer Near Waco Found Dead After Church Visit
Julius Lehde a 21 year old farmer from near Hallsburg was found dead in a buggy about thirty minutes after leaving church services. A pistol lay at his feet as authorities investigate the tragedy amid other late February reports of a woman’s death in Palestine and a broader note on tense submarine diplomacy and pending presidential directives in Washington.
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Associated Press
Waco
Texas
Julius Lehde
Hallsburg
Palestine
Henry Watts
Watts
Three Firemen Die As Building Falls In Quebec
In Quebec on February 19 a building wrecked by a blaze collapsed its walls, killing three firemen and injuring five others. The tragedy underscores the dangers faced by emergency crews during high intensity fires.
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Associated Press
Quebec
Canada
Old Republican figure dies in Hartford at 60
Edward S. Young aged 60 long served as sergeant at arms of the Republican national convention that nominated McKinley and Roosevelt died in Hartford today of pneumonia.
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Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Edward S. Young
Republican National Corvention
McKinley
Roosevelt
Concrete in War Highlighted at Kansas City Show
The February 19 exhibit at the Concrete Show in Convention Hall Kansas City demonstrates concrete’s adaptability for fortifications and other military needs. The show is a feature of the Southwestern Concrete Association annual convention opening this week.
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Kansas City
Southwestern Concrete Association
Famous Patti Nears 75th Milestone
Adelina Patti born February 19 1843 in Madeviand marked her seventy fifth year today. The famed soprano now Baroness Cederstrom is reported in excellent health and has appeared publicly several times in the last three years for war relief funds.
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London
Adelina Patti
Baroness Cederstrom
Madévid
Oppose Trading Stamps Convention Opens in Dayton Ohio
Hundreds of hardware dealers manufacturers jobbers and salesmen gather in Dayton for the Ohio Retail Hardware Dealers Association annual convention opening tomorrow. Abolition of trading stamps and trade inducements will be urged while policies on meeting mail order competition will be discussed.
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Dayton
Ohio Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association
Five Steamships Arrived Amid Submarine War Orders
Five steamships from war zone ports reached New York on February 19, several having sailed since the submarine order took effect. The Standard Oil steamer Wica departed for an unnamed port, the first of its fleet to leave since the new campaign began. A 40 minute clash off the French coast on January 22 saw a German U boat sunk by the French line steamer Guyane, officers aboard a Bordeaux freighter reported.
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New York
Wica
Standard Oil
Guyane
France
Bordeaux
Berlin editor attacks Ambassador Gerard over war info leak
Count von Reventlow writes in a Berlin paper accusing Ambassador Gerard of using his office to pass critical war information to the Entente via America. The piece ends by attacking American journalists and noting Gerard’s departure from Berlin.
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Ambassador Gerard
Amsterdam
Count von Reventlow
Berlin
Gerard
America
Sinking of British Steamer Iole Reported by Lloyds
Lloyds reports the British steamer Iole sunk. Eleven men from the steamer Romsdalen, reported sunk yesterday, are missing.
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London
Lloyd's
Iole
Two Steamers Torpedoed Off New York Area
Two steam ships out of New York under charter to Kerr Steamship Company were sunk in the submarine zone. The Dalmatia, a Norwegian vessel, and the Mar Adriatico, a Spanish ship, were reported sunk according to Kerr advices.
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New York
Kerr Steamship Company
Dalmatia
Great Amount Subscribed to British War Loan
London reports that by February 19 the total subscribed to the British war loan reached substantial levels, reflecting strong public support as war funding progresses.
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London
Railroads Temporarily Postponed Empty Car Return Order
The Interstate Commerce Commission postponed the start of its order requiring railroads to return empty coal cars to connecting links from February 21 to March 15. The delay follows a recent agreement by railroads to promptly return all empty cars, reducing immediate penalties.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Plan uplift of show business convention in Chicago
Chicago on February 19 hosts the first annual convention of the Association of Outdoor Showmen of the World. The New York formed group aims to weed out unscrupulous showmen, craft better legislation, and uplift conditions for traveling circuses and outdoor carnivals nationwide.
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Chicago
Ill
Association of
Outdoor Showmen of the World
New York
Times Subscription Offer Watch Daily News
A concise notice promoting a daily watch service from The Times. Readers are informed of a 50 cent per month subscription rate for ongoing access to opportunities and news coverage. The item emphasizes regular availability and affordable cost.
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the Times
Ready For Business Laredo Plumbing Co opens downtown
The Laredo Plumbing Co located at the corner of Iturbide street and Salinas avenue announces readiness for business. Partners Enrique Benavides and Ed H. Sanchez will run the office and handle all work. They offer complete stock for plumbing gas fitting timing and cornice work with prompt service and guaranteed quality. Phone 1100.
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Laredo Plumbing Co
Iturbide Street
Salinas Avenue
Enrique Benavides
Ed. H. Sanchez
Benavides
Sanchez
Civilian cruises prep classes opened at Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston Mass February 19 classes of instruction for men planning to enroll for the civilian cruises next summer were opened on the U S S Virginia at the Charlestown navy yard. The classes will also accommodate men for the naval coast defense reserve and other classes of the naval reserve force.
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Boston
Mass
U. S. S. Virginia
Charlestown Navy Yard
Naval Coast Defense Reserve
Naval Reserve Force
Chamberlain's Tablets for Digestive Ailments
These tablets target stomach, liver, and bowel disorders. They claim relief from heartburn indigestion and constipation and are presented as beneficial for such digestive issues.
Wilson Nominates Culver and Fort to Trade Commission
By Associated Press from Washington on February 19. President Wilson has nominated William S S Culver a St Paul newspaper publisher and John Franklin Fort former governor of New Jersey as members of the federal trade commission.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Yarrowdale
William S&s. Culver
St. Paul
John Franklin Fort
New Jersey
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Oregon Retail Merchants Open Annual Convention
The Oregon Retail Merchants association opened its annual convention in Portland with a record attendance from across the state. Merchants will spend several days addressing issues and problems facing the retail trade.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon Retail Merchants’ Association
Baseball Notes Preview as Teams Plan Spring Moves
The Brooklyn Robins face the New York Yankees in a three game Brooklyn series starting April 7. Earl Hamilton of the St Louis Browns is training in Havana with Cuban stars. Cubs begin spring practice March 2 at Iona against the Los Angeles Pacific League team. Browns manager Fielder Jones may overhaul the roster with several trades. Tigers and Giants managers Jennings and McGraw will visit Havana before camps. Chuck Ward of Portland is expected to win a Pirates job after a cautious start. Jim Thorpe could be sold to Indianapolis if he does not meet Giants expectations. his Milwaukee season impressed.
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Earl Hamilton
St. Louis Browns
Havana
Marians
Acosta
Gonzales
Chicago Cubs
Iona
St. Louis
Fielder Jones
Browns
Hugh Jennings
Detroit Tigers
John McGraw
New York Giants
Chuck Ward
Portland, Ore
Callahan
Pittsburgh
Ward
Pirates
UK War Loan Applications Advance Not Yet Fully Dealt With
Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, told the House of Commons that the war loan applications totalled at least 700,600,000 pounds excluding bank contributions. He noted that about 200,000 applications received on the last day were not yet processed and the outcome would not be known until next week.
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Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Bonar Law
Americans Get Navy Projectile Contracts
Washington February 19 contracts for navy projectiles previously awarded to Hatfield Ltd of England were awarded today to Midvale Steel Company Washington Steel and Ordnance Company and Crucible Steel Company.
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Amercans
Washngton
Navy
Hatfield, Ltd
Midvale Steel Company
Washington Steel and Ordnance Company
Crucible Steel Company
Canal Zone halts traffic movement bulletins
Panama February 19 The Canal Zone authorities have ceased publishing information concerning traffic movements through the canal.
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Panama
Canal Zone
Canal
Okement Sunk, Lloyds Reports British Steamer Loss
London February 19 Lloyds announces that the British steamer Okement has been sunk. The report confirms the vessel was lost at sea with no immediate details on casualties.
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London
Lloyds
Okement
Captain Knapp Nominated Rear Admiral in Wilson Era
Washington Feb 19 Capt Harry S Knapp has been nominated Rear Admiral by President Wilson in a move that expands the Navy leadership with a distinguished officer whose career includes extensive service at sea and in command positions.
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Washington
Harrys. Knapp
Wilson
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
Lingering coughs disturb sleep and sap energy. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised as a pleasant balsam remedy with antiseptic and laxative properties. It soothes irritated membranes, fights germs, and claims rapid relief for grippe croup coughs and colds. Available at druggists for 50 cents.
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Oberfeidt
Jes
Washington Star
Anita Yeager
G. N. Hall
W. W. MacGregor
Clara Hall
Helen MacGregor
Misa Yeager
Santo Tomas
A.C. Richter
Dorothy Forsythe
Mrs. Warren
Fort Sam Houston
Mrs. A. Yeary
Joe Marney
Asherton
A. S. J. Tucker
City
W. J. Sames
Woman’s Club
Hotel
Hamilton
Elizabeth Lobdell
F. H. Sparrenberger
Hamilton Hotel
Hearn
J. L. Landrum
Rural Life of
Fifth District of Texas Federated Women’s Clubs
Rural Life Department
Rural Life Committee
Care State Department of Agriculture
Austin
Maryland
Columbia
Starry Baner
Mollie Swartzman
Tere
Adrienne Lucchesi
Tinkle Tinker
Karl Hoschna
Clara Carstenes
Adam Gendel
Rosita Applewhite
Joseph Barnby
Rosita Barlow
Elizabeth Kingman
Tassie Vidaurri
Charlotte Vidaurri
Alice Penn
Mildred Leyendecker
Mary Besse MacDonald
Dorothy Morton
Emily Hassell
Helene Lewis
Quakertown
Nellie Ward
Clayton Thomas
Nina B. Hartford
Clara Carstones
Kathleen McPike
Dorothy Durfee
Odessa Potts
Dorothy Borchers
Mildred Leyen
Decker
Katherine Mee- Pike
Margaret Ward
Olga Ferrara
Japan
Mimo San
Anne Owen Mildred Leyendecker
Carlota Warwick
Gaynor
H. M. Dolph Chorus
Aloha Oe
Liliuokalani
Studio Tea
D. F. Anderson
A. W. Schmitt
Courtney Slaughter
Luisa Martin
Anderson
J. T. Hassell
Ethel
Myrtle
Sceeves
Kramer Ae Fromgey
Miss Martin
Eden
Ronald Mores
Schmitt
Convien Partin
Donizetti
Miss Slaughter
OVCIG
Faro Rs Pesk
Ronald Miss Slaughter
Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church
L. H. Wharton
Melquiades Garcia
Nuevo Laredo
Orquesta Tipica Lerdo de Tejada
Mexico City
New Orleans
Garcia
Carmen Garcia Cornejo
Miguel Lerdo de Cornejo
Freer
Dwan, Herr, Carr, Hobson and Woodruff
Evelyn Ryan
Dorothy Derby
Dorothy and
Lois Derby
Marjorie Fish
Emilie Hassell
Minerva G’sell
Hattie May Bryan
Anna
Patti
Chamberlain
Chichester
Hest
Safest
Alwaya
Trade Commission
Oregon
Baseball Notes
Brooklyn Robins
New York Yankees
Brooklyn
Jim Thorpe
Indiapolis
Giants
Thorpe
Milwaukee
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