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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1915

Page

11

Master Mind with Dixie Tonight and Strike Commission Meets

Edmond Breese stars in The Master Mind as talks continue between miners and coal operators. President Wilson appoints a commission led by Seth Low, Charles Mills, and Patrick W. Childs to mediate in Colorado with Governor Carlson newly inaugurated. The mission seeks a working agreement to ease unemployment and labor tensions as they move toward Denver for talks.

New York Dar Dine Wilson Colorado Seth Low Chas, W. Mills Philadelphia Patrick W. Trildne Cheertielt Wieness Hewk Dculorado Templos Uieng jJournevine Pew Trovernor Carlson Denver

Help Wanted and Run the Paper Convention Satire

A satirical piece mocks a newspaper convention inviting diverse trades and politicians to decide how to run the paper. It ridicules bureaucratic pomposity and union rules while imagining a freewheeling, self served process. The note ends with a Far Western line about Union Pacific employees and personal habits.

Personal Notices From San Antonio Social Scene

Dr. Jo Moran the piano man of San Antonio is in the city with Antonio Magnon on a short business visit. Ll Wihieless of Beaumont visits the Hamilton. G A Welhausen of the city is in Citearty. Potateo Ramon and son Maer fin will leave for San Antonio where the younger Ramon will enter college.

Dr. Jo Moran Piano Man San Potateo Ramon Maer Fin Jonve San Antonio Raton Hamilton W. M. Wheless Bouchont Doe 1 Vibus Dallas Juanith San Antoniay Watlitine Reiserti Bibrky Oh Ohi San Antonia B. Watling Walling

Important Crop Conference in Georgia Opens Meetings

Atlee Gu January 13 large gathering of Georgia farmers discusses new directives for raising and marketing Guer v cops beyond cotton. Market conference covers harvesting methods and preparation for sale with modern implements, while future spring shifts and prize topics are outlined.

Atlee Forrners Georgia

Canadian roads follow suit on freight rate hikes

Montreal reports freight rate increases in the eastern United States prompting calls to raise Canadian milling freight charges. Rail officials have held talks amid unemployment distress in major cities, with only the most skilled finding work.

Montreal United States

Wise and Otherwise Muddled Speech in Local Gossip

Fragmentary chatter from a 19th century column shows misheard phrases and garbled names. The text mixes individuals such as Mrs Jones and Bridget with uncertain references to Washington star and Boston Prouser type Mistress Cloudness.

Mistress Cloudness Bridgeh Bridget Mrs Jones Ara Tolme Washington Herald

Its Better to Whistle Than Whine Says Wandering Poet

A wandering speaker from Texas to Maine recalls a hard life on rain and boards and learns a plain rule. He insists it’s better to whistle than whine despite cold, poverty, and doubt, noting many wiser folk still chase an ideal world.

Militia Pay Bill Discussed By National Guard Group

A Washington conference of the national guard association executive committee examined war department views on the militia pay bill. The dis­cussion aimed to clarify the bill before President Wilson, with hoped for admin backing and approval. The measure seeks larger funds for state militia and longer enlistment, tying the National Guard closer to the regular army.

Washington National Guard Association War Department Executive Committee Wilson Senate House of Representatives National Guard Regular Army

Webb County sale of lands and pipeline under foreclosure

Sheriff Antonio Salinas announces a public auction of land blocks and a pipeline in Webb County following a judgment against J Ward. The sale, for cash, runs 10 AM to 4 PM on February 2 1915 in front of the Webb County Courthouse with details of blocks, streets, and pumping machinery included. Also included is an ordinance amendment from Laredo requiring head and tail lights on motor vehicles from sunset to sunrise, with emergency suspension for immediate effect.

District Court Webb County Texas Southern Engine and Pump Company J. Ward Et al I. Alexander J. Ward City of Laredo Geo Robt, McComb

Watch THE TIMES everyday fog opportunities

The notice lists a subscription offer at 68c per month for THE TIMES with daily coverage and fog-related opportunities.

Forest Notes on Wood Uses and Timber Sales

Forest notes describe lodgepole pine as strong wrapping paper and pulp, Osage orange wood for dye and textile yellow, and News print from 24 woods compared to spruce pulp. It notes the forest service cooperating with 54 railroads and companies on preservative test wood products and reports 126 million feet of sawtimber sold in Olympic National Forest signaling a vast timber stand of 38 billion board feet.

Rocky Mountains Osage Forest Service Laboratory Forest Service Olympic National Forest Washington

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