Ed A Leighton Promoted to State Representative Role
Laredo friends learn Ed A. Leighton, longtime traveling representative for A. B. Frank Company, has resigned after 19 years to join Schwartz Kros & Co of New Orleans as state representative with San Antonio HQ. The firm plans a Laredo branch and full distribution. Leighton was toasted at the St Anthony Hotel banquet with a platinum watch chain presented by A. B. Frank officials.
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Ed A. Leighton
Rio Grande
Texas
San Antonio Express
Leighton
B. A. Leighton
A. B. Frank Company
San Antonio
Schwartz Kros, & Co
New Orleans
Mr. Leighton
St. Antony Hotel
H. L. Halft
Reagan Houston
M. Bluethe
Citizens Mass Meeting Called For This Evening In Laredo
A citizens mass meeting called by the Laredo Club political organization will convene at 8 o'clock in the district courtroom of the county courthouse. All qualified voters of Laredo are invited, including both men and women, with potential action toward a municipal election ticket in April.
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Laredo Club
the Times
Hidden smuggling stash found in old chimney by river
Two Dabbs boys found a crystallized strychnine bottle hidden in an old chimney near the Rio Grande. One son died from poisoning, the other is recovering. The bottle, valued at about 75 dollars, appeared fresh and resembled candy, suggesting a narcotics hiding place used by smugglers may have been uncovered.
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John P. Dabbs
Rio Grande
Poll tax payments brisk with two collectors
The rush to pay poll taxes is on at the offices of City Tax Collector de Lachica and County Tax Collector H. Ligarde. Webb County aims to set records in poll tax receipts as both April municipal and November general elections approach. Exemption certificates are also at record levels, signaling broad civic interest and the need to be prepared to vote with proper receipts by January 31.
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de Lachica
H. Ligarde
Laredo
Webb County
Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt as Society Editor
Society page listing Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt as society editor followed by contact numbers 70 and 43, indicating editorial duties and newsroom communication details.
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Violet S. Oberfeldt
Social Calendar Sketch of Thursday and Friday Events
Mrs. Robert McComb hosts the Married Ladies Social Club at 8 PM. Circle C. W. Mes A. of the Baptist Church meets with Mrs. W. C. Beaman at 8 PM. Circle A, W. M. A. gathers with Mrs. R. H. Miller at 3 PM Friday. Miss Betty Beene hosts a bridge party and shower for Miss Eva Levi at 3 PM. The Blue Birds meet with Mrs. Alfred Poggrenpohl at 4 PM. The Boys provide a dinner at the Elks hall at 8 40 PM for Miss Eva Levi and Marcus Wormser. Boy Scouts Troop 2 meet at headquarters hall in the evening.
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Robert McComb
Married Ladies
Circle C. W. Mes A
the Baptist Church
W. C. Beaman
Circle A
R. H. Miller
Betty Beene
Eva Levi
Blue Birds
Alfred Poggrenpohl
the Elks Fall
Marcus Wormser
Boy Scouts of
Troop 2
Headquarters Hall
Episcopalian Meeting Hosts Local Delegates in City
Mr 8 KE Leonard and son Louis returned from a brief San Antonio trip as Rev Dr Stephens of San Antonio attends the Episcopal Church council. Grace Lindley of New York arrives Thursday for a stay and to address a mass meeting at St Mark's Parish House. Junior Auxiliary meets at 4 pm with Mrs Massy speaking. numerous delegates from cities including Boerne Gonzales Victoria and Corpus Christi attend the council led by Right Rev Capers. An evening bridge party hosted by Mrs Horace Hamlin closes the day.
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8. KE. Leonard
Louis
San Antonio
Dr. Stephens of
Council At the
Episcopal Church
Grace Lindley
Woman's Auxiliary
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Church Missions House
New York City
J. T. Woodbull
Lindsey
St. Mark's Parish House
Miss Lindley
Laredo
Womens' Auxilary
Christ Church
George Allensworth
A. O
Joseph Muir
Harriet Brown
Ralph Jackson
Womens’ Auxiliary
The
United Offerings
Box
lHiyvnia
Mass. Boerne
Bickford
Comfort
C. W. Cook
H. M. Johnston
L. A. Parker
Kathleen Lear
Victoria
E. H. Kelso
Uvalde
G. C. Harding
Oscar McMullen
Frances A. Brown
Gonzales
Evelyn Cox
J. H. Smith
Youa
Mr. Richards
George Walker
B. S. McKensie
Francis Crown
Paul Bowden
San Marcos
A. B. Bowden
Kennedy
Yoakum
Gaynor Banks
Cuero
Dr. Sykes
Corpus Christi
Eli Merriman
Roy Miller
Social bridge party and theater outing enrich town ladies
At a bridge gathering the high score went to Miss Maria Mowry who won two sets of crocheted tea napkins while Miss Eva Levi took second prize a lacy lingerie piece. A luncheon followed with many guests listed including Mrs Hamlin assisted by Mrs Offer and Mrs Ballance. A theatre party and dinner hosted by Mrs C C Burr for High School teachers ended at the Strand and Metropolitan with floral centerpieces and pink rose themed favors.
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Maria Mowry
Eva Levi
Mesdames Mims
Daiches
Jefferies
Gumport
Joseph
McComb
Christen
C. C. Burr
The
Strand
Metropolitan
From Here and There Compulsory education and global notes
Compulsory education has long been common in China. Japanese is taught in Australian high schools. In the Philippines canary ceed becomes bread. Paper from wood pulp requires twenty eight steps. Sugar refining may date to Antwerp in the sixteenth century. Shoes are first mentioned in an Egyptian papyrus circa 2200 B C. Denmark largely tills its soil. Belgium offered a prize on drunkenness. Steel ships carry more cargo than iron. France concentrates heavy chestnut cultivation and capital. Forty eight...
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China
Australia
Philippines
Antwerp
Denmark
France
Curious Facts From Old Natural History Curiosities
Distinct statements cover human eye limits rose production in Holland and a 1705 Yeddo earthquake death toll. Notes on sperm whales, French postage etiquette, jade mines near the Irrawaddy, coal recovery in sea water, gold leaf area, and Persian rug weaving time.
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Holland
Yeddo
France
Chindwen
Irrawady River
Ombe
China
Formation of British Columbia Provincial Agriculture Council
Victoria January 21 The plan to form a Council of Agriculture for British Columbia will be discussed next month to centralize authority for farming groups. The five member council will represent five agricultural groups and liaise with federal and provincial authorities on industry issues and proposed laws.
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Victoria
BBC
British Columbia
Council of Agriculture For
Council of Agriculture
Compromise Efforts Continue in Senate Treaty Talks
Washington Jan 22 Negotiations for a compromise on the peace treaty controversy proceed in a bipartisan conference of senate leaders. Prospects for progress look hopeful with a temporary halt to open breaks among conferees and one leader citing a bright outlook for agreement on the issues involved.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Impossible says Holland in reply
Paris and Lille dispatches report that Holland refuses extradition of the former German emperor unless his country requests it. Millerand forms new French cabinet with Clemenceau reference. repatriation of German prisoners from the Lit region begins. Italian government ends railway strike as postal and telegraph workers resume.
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Associated Press
London
Holland
Paris
Millerand
Georges Clemenceau
M. Millerand
Lille
Lite
Germany
Rome
National Congress of Employees
Interstate Bowling Tour Opens With Record Field
Aurora Jan 22 All arrangements are complete for the opening of the Interstate Bowling Association tournament. The entry list shows the largest and most representative event yet under the Interstate banner. More than 30 teams from major Middle West cities, including Chicago Indianapolis Milwaukee Des Moines Sioux City Davenport and South Bend, are expected to compete.
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Aurora
Tfl
Interstate Bowling Association
Interstate Association
Middle West
Chicago
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Des Moines
Sioux City
Davenport
South Bend
Best Cough Remedy Endorsed by Cubrun Drugstore
A Cubrun Kentucky druggist, J. B. Jones, says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best cough medicine he has used in seven years and recommends it to customers and his family. The anecdote highlights trust in the product based on word of mouth from professionals.
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J. B. Jones
Cubrun
Troops to Aid Arkansas Search After Assaults
Damas Arkansas June 22 Governor Brough leads 125 Camp Pike regulars arriving by special train to pursue negroes who yesterday attacked officers and abducted Loco Hoynes, a hog thief. Troops march. ponds hinder pursuit. settlement lies 12 miles east as blacks reportedly outnumber whites in the area.
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Associated Press
Damas
Arkansas
Brough
Camp Pike
Loco Hoynes
Eight Lives Lost In Boat Accident At Halifax
Halifax dispatch reports eight fatalities after a Bardic crew transfer failed when a boat from the Northern Pacific overturned while moving passengers from the disabled Powhatan. Bardic officers said the accident occurred yesterday. the Bardic arrived today with the grim toll and details to be confirmed.
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Associated Press
Halifax
Northern Pacific
Powhatan
Bardic
Palmer opposes sedition bills proposes new overthrow measure
In a letter to House Rules Chairman Campbell Attorney General Palmer disapproves both Sterling and Graham sedition bills and proposes a new measure with a maximum $10000 fine and up to 20 years imprisonment for attempts to overthrow the government or violence against government agents.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jan
Campbell
House Rules Committee
Graham
Palmer
Today’s events across North America
The Manitoba Legislature convenes for a session. Trials begin in Tacoma for numerous I W W members charged with criminal syndicalism. Wisconsin Democratic Party officials meet in Milwaukee to elect a state chair and plan campaign. Sir Oliver Lodge opens his American tour with a New York City lecture on The Reality of the Unseen. An Atlantic Coast conference on the cost of living, focusing on minimum wage and eight hour laws, convenes in Newark, New Jersey.
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Manitoba
Tacoma
Democratic State Central Committee of
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Oliver Lodge
New York City
National Consumers'’ League
Newark
N. J
Catholic Press Association meeting opens in Washington
Editors of leading Catholic publications from the United States and Canada gather in Washington for the annual Catholic Press Association of America meeting. Sessions begin tomorrow and run through Saturday.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Canada
Catholic Press Association of America
Busy Week Ahead for Lumber Trade Conventions
Chicago dispatch reports a packed week as numerous lumber associations in the United States and Canada hold annual conventions. Leaders expect major discussions on key industrial issues, predicting the largest and most notable gatherings in years for the lumber trade and affiliated industries.
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Chicago
Ill
United States
Canada
Don’t You Forget It Camberlain’s Tablets Benefit Claim
The text asserts Camberlain's Tablets move the bowels improve appetite and strengthen digestion. They contain no pepsin or other digestive ferment yet are said to strengthen the stomach and restore natural function.
Plan of San Diego Holding Attention in San Antonio
In San Antonio Texas on January 22 the Plan of San Diego saga dominated Senate hearings on the Mexican situation. Senator Full, back from El Paso, presided as the senate committee resumed its investigation and focused on the group’s goal to recover certain American territory for Mexico.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
San Diego
Mexico
Senate Stile
Senator Full
el Paso
Oklahoma Claimants Ready to Accept Court Decision on Oil Wells
Frederick Oklahoma January 22 Oklahoma will abide by the federal court ruling on the rightful owners of oil wells in the Red River valley tied to the Texas Oklahoma boundary dispute Johnny Mounts receiver for the Oklahoma claimants said they will quit the properties if the courts decide against them but they assert they are in rightful possession until a decision is rendered.
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Associated Press
Frederick
Okla
Jan
Oklahoma
Red River Valley
Johnny Mounts
Albany College to Install New President
Albany Ore Jan 22 Professors and clergy from the Northwest will attend the inauguration next Tuesday of Dr A M Williams as president of Albany College. The event is expected to draw many prominent Presbyterian educators and church leaders.
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Albany
Ore
A. M. WiLliams
Albany College
Nuemerous Points
Northwest
Odd and Interesting World Trivia Tidbits
A collection of curious notes: seven wasp species store honey like bees. violet scent harms the voice. mourning wear in Egypt is yellowish brown. a pound weighs two and a half ounces on the moon. Theatres avoid numbered thirteen rooms. In Central Africa salt marks great wealth. Siamese and Chinese keep long fingernails, sometimes silver tipped. Chinese belief links short hair to future male transformation. Sumatrans use a wooden visiting card with straw and a knife.
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Central Africa
Sumatra
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times reports a forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Friday will be partly cloudy with local rains. Warmer tonight.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh Weather: Mild Day Ahead
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a m show a high of 76 degrees and a low of 44 degrees. Winds from the north with clear skies and calm conditions expected to continue.
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Fort Mcintosh
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