Regulation and rail traffic clash with public comforts
The Fort Worth Star laments overbearing regulation raising tensions between railroads and the Interstate Commerce Commission. It notes Harriman lines protest rules, Santa Fe oil shipments halted, coal burners returning, and public travel suffering from coal dust and smoke. The piece argues regulation harms public comfort and questions the policy’s benefit. It also quotes Shakespeare on names and praises Corpus Christi’s pastor gift, then hints at federal appointment politics and Indian land holdings.
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Fort Worth Star
Harriman Lines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Santa Fe
Harriman
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Webb County Coal and Onion Mines touted in defense of wealth
The piece argues Webb county has not opened gold or silver mines yet claims valuable coal and onion mines exist in the state. It muses on rapid progress and even the notion of rocket-like travel, joking that invention could someday shoot people from a cannon mouth.
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Webb County
Rio Grande power scheme for Laredo industry urged
A writer extols harnessing Rio Grande water above Fort McIntosh to generate electric power for pumping, farming, and mills around Laredo. They propose an eight foot dam, turbines, and transmission to San Antonio and Corpus Christi, claiming $300 per acre yearly profits and broad regional impact.
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Rio Grande
Fort McIntosh
Laredo
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Rocas
Fort Worth cattle market and Kentucky politics noted
The Pearsall Leader urges restraint to avoid misquoting while noting political clashes in Kentucky. The piece highlights the oddity of a large population with few governors and recalls Fort Worth’s brisk commercial activity. It warns residents to visit the Assessor’s office to pay poll tax before January ends.
Talk of dry nation and office seeking in old column
A fragment from a 19th century style column discusses political ambition and a hypothetical dry United States decade. It notes Bryan Culberson as a talk of president and vice president, contemplates social shifts, and ends with a medical testimonial praising Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup from Reed's Drug Store.
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United States
Labor Saving Device Carded for Dust Free Beds
A household tip explains laying a sized piece of unbleached cotton on the floor under a bed. Bind corners with safety pins or tape to bed feet to keep it in place and allow easy shaking free of dust and fluff.
Livery Notice for Vehicles Teams and Saddle Horses
Henry B Hernandez offers livery services for all purposes including vehicles teams and saddle horses telephone orders promptly attended call 381.
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Henry B. Hernandez
Daughters of Late Grice Hit In San Antonio Runaway
Mrs. Robert Maverick and Mrs. Cortland R. Jones were seriously injured in a South Presa street runaway near the Hot Wells. They were riding with Miss Dot Maverick. Mrs. Maverick suffered a scalp wound and bruises while Mrs. Jones sustained severe bruises after her horse bolted. Both were taken home by auto. They are daughters of the late Frank Grice of the Express.
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San Antonio
Tex
Robert Maverick
Cortland R. Jones
South Presa Street
Mesdames Maverick
Jones
Miss Dot Maverick
Fredrickson Holdings Mine Bonded in Oaxaca Silver-Gold Prospect
The Maria mine in the San Jose district of Oaxaca, owned by John D. Fredrickson, has been bonded by an American company. Fredrickson is in charge of operations as work proceeds on the Santa Maria mine discovery. Machinery from Mexico City is on order and ore shipments are reported as promising.
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Laredo
San Jose
Oaxaca
Johnnie Fredrickson
Santa Maria
Fredrickson
Oaxaca Herald
Maria
John D. Fredrickson
Knapp urges $150000 for boll weevil farm program
Dr. 8 A Knapp of Lake Charles told the Agricultural Committee in Washington that a $150,000 appropriation is needed for cooperative demonstration farm work in the boll weevil region of the South. He said cotton can be grown despite the pest but growers must be taught by actual demonstration how to do it. The committee is studying the request but has not reached a resolution.
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Washington
8. A. Knapp
Lake Charles
Agricultural Committee
South
Knapp
Big Atlantic fires spark calls to local fire dept
Little locals report two major fires on the Atlantic coast with losses despite modern fire fighting. P A Andrews with eleven acres of onions on a Mexican side farm near Nuevo Laredo visits the city. Pacific Express Co may not move into former Customs offices. A Valentine composition contest invites entries. Freight sailing to and from Mexico causes port slowdowns. Deutz family from Moorestown, Med, arrives. Rice cakes offered for Sunday. Mexico import cars include calamine ixile straw hats. Fort McIntosh officers host a Valentine’s event in the Gymnasium. Jacob Hansen and Maggie White receive a marriage license. Temperature drops noted. two court docket cases. A Daughter of Dixie shown at Market Hall Monday night.
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P. A. Andrews
Nuevo Laredo
H. Borchers
Mexico
Ixile
Fort McIntosh
St. Valentine’s
Bishop to Make Annual Episcopal Visit in Corpus Christi
Right Reverend J. S. Johnson of the Western Episcopal diocese, from San Antonio, is spending today in Corpus Christi as guest of Rector A. J. Holworthy. He will return to San Antonio tomorrow and visit again Sunday, February 2, as previously stated. No hop or bowling tonight due to Dr. D. H. Randolph’s death. the event moves to next Friday.
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Corpus Christi
J. S. Johnson
San Antonio
Western Episcopal Diocese
A. J. Holworthy
Episcopal Church
Johnson
Holworthy
Rockport
Bishop Johnson
Lechuza Club
D. H. Randolph
Relief for Indigestion Promoted by Kodol Advertisement
An early 20th century style ad urges prompt stomach relief after signs like belching, nausea, sour stomach, and nervousness. It recommends taking Kodol For Dyspepsia and Indigestion after meals to ease overwork and help the stomach function properly, noting Reed's Drug Store as seller.
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Reed
Dij
Morales murder case continues in Rio Grande City district court
The Rio Grande City district court hears defense evidence in the Morales murder case as prosecutors may present rebuttal after the defense closes. The proceedings look set to continue into next week with no doubt of ongoing action.
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Morales
Rio Grande City
Verdict awards Mrs Phillips 8750 in Gray suit
Mrs Will Phillips won 8750 damages against Dan Gray, a wealthy stockman, who was recently convicted and sentenced to four years for killing her husband a year ago. The jury found Gray liable for depriving her of support for five children.
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Austin
Tex
Burnett
Will Phillips
Dan Gray
Coffee Roasting Firm For Sale In Houston Texas
Small wholesale coffee roasting company seeks sale of all or part interest at attractive price and terms. For details write P O Box 708 Houston Texas. 1 24 7t.
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P.O. Box
Houston Texas
Pure Food Law Aims to Show Habit Forming Drugs
Secretary Wilson notes the Pure Food Law requires labeling of chloroform opium morphine and other habit forming drugs on every bottle. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has long claimed absence of these drugs and the label now confirms the claim. The remedy is praised as safe effective and widely sold by all druggists.
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Wilson
WME
All He Had. Wife-What do you mean by bringing those muddy feet here
A brief, fragmented dialogue shows a husband apologizing for muddy feet visited on his wife as he explains he had no choice due to a hard time. The scene captures domestic strain and casual drunkenness.
Dr Shoop's Cough Cure Uses Sacred Herb Claims
A vintage pitch proclaims Dr Shoop's Cough Cure to halt tickling coughs quickly. It touts safe use for mothers and babies and features a resinous lung healing plant, called by Spaniards The Sacred Herb, with no opium or harsh chemicals. Sold by all dealers.
Home Life of Genius. The actor before breakfast
The exchange shows a playful domestic scene as the actor confronts missing papers. His actress wife, distracted, jokes that the papers are beyond his reach and that she will not reveal the secret to Jack, the boy.
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Jack
Puck
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
When you want the best get DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for cuts boils and piles. Reed's Drug Store sells it.
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DeWitt
Reed’s
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