Parcels Post Impacts and Local Merchants Debate
In a New York Journal piece Arthur Brisbane argues parcels post shifts favor to local merchants, warning mail order houses may shrink. He cites cheap freight, advertising power, and farmer orders with mixed loads, urging local dealers to leverage catalogs and ads to keep trade home. The column also touches on Mexican politics and a mix of unrelated notes about public affairs and weather impacts.
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The
New York Journal
Arthur Brivane
Wil H
Mr. Brisbane
Publc
Brisbane
Buckner Orphans Home Founder Honored On 80th Birthday
The Corpus Christi Caller reports the eightieth birthday and dedication of a new Buckner Orphans Home structure. Dr RC Buckner’s life is praised for humanitarian service, inspiring readers with quotes about giving brain, strength, and money to help others, noting his long, happy life and impact on orphans. The piece also reflects on Republican politics and a Reno judge’s stance on marital kisses, framing national events with local newspaper voice.
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Buckner Orphans
RC. Buekher
Bouckher
Mack Pears
Sts Ark
Bueckner
Trnett
Buckner
Galves- Toth News
Reno
Wen
Sitle
Corpus Christi Caller
Wormser Named Chairman Of Joint Red Man And Trade Meet
At a special joint meeting of the Red Men and Laredo Board of Trade permanent organization was formed. Dr M P Cullinan declined the executive chair due to possible absence, and Ferdinand Wormser was chosen chairman. He will appoint subcommittees to manage the large event and its various features. Next meeting set to finalize subcommittee names.
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Red Men
Laredo Board of Trade
M. P. Cullinan
Ferdinand Wormser
Wormser
Local Notes Preview Parade Plans and Tax Reminders
The Times notes no fresh strike developments, mentions a proposed commercial club by the youth, and hints at a broader city celebration with allegorical floats. It also reports a new station building for the 1. & GN, court activity resuming next week, and tax collection deadlines with penalties.
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Laredo
Postmaster F H Ligarde Returns To Tolar Texas
Citizens raised 100 by public subscription to be offered as premiums for farmers to encourage intensive farming and crop diversification. The plan suggests cash prizes for top yields per acre in 1913. Postmaster F H Ligarde and two others returned home after attending federal court in San Antonio and visiting New Orleans with federal officers.
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Tolar
Texas
Pearsall
F. H. Ligarde
Matt Ussery
Victor Garza
Sanntonio
Ltjude
New Orleans
Crescent City
San Antonio
Notice to Tax-payers on Moser building bids and local notices
Notice to Tax-payers lists bids for the Moser building near the 1 and GN with plans in contractors hands and a likely contract let soon. The column also notes various local items including hospital visits, garage advertisements, marriage licenses, and a tax collection deadline with office hours. Multiple entities cited include Crescent Garage Jno A Applewhite Mercy Hospital and Mrs W M Smith. The piece reads like a crowded local notices page with ads and brief notices.
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Moser
1 & GN
Banquet Payment in New Orleans Around 1842 Stirs Curiosity
A note recalls a $100 per plate banquet paid to Henry Clay in New Orleans in 1842. Ads claim Dr. King's New Life Pills ease indigestion liver and kidney disorders, urging readers to try a 25 cent bottle at Reed Drug Co.
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Henry Clay
New Orleans
Dr. King
Reed Drugs Co
Organized New Court In Corpus Christi
Assistant United States District Attorney W. Staver returned home from Corpus Christi where he assisted in organizing the branch of the federal court. He reports the new court had no docket to begin with and four cases were continued to the next term.
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United States District
W. ©. Staver
Corpus Christi
Federal Court
Mr. Staver
Neutrality probe sparks sharp rebuke from Senator Smith
The press despatches quote Senator William Alden Smith as saying the government failed to support neutrality and that the Madero faction received arms while opponents faced Taft’s proclamation. Critics call his remark unseemly and unbecoming of his position as he leads the inquiry with Senator Fall.
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United States
Himelf
Rms
United
States
Madero
Mexico
Ie Earth
William Alden Smith
Smith
Fall
Taft
Governor Asked to Name Special Judge in Sheriff Election Case
Counsel for both sides failed to agree on a mutually acceptable judge after proposed selections from each side. Governor Colquitt had earlier designated two judges who disqualified themselves, leaving no workable compromise. A new request is now made for the governor to appoint the special judge to preside over the temporary injunction hearing.
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Colquitt
Chronic Constipation Cured By Chamberlains Tablets
S F Fish of Brooklyn Michigan claims a severe five year constipation problem was cured by Chamberlains Tablets. The ad promotes the medicine and notes it is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
S. F. Fish
Brooklyn, Mich
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