Railroads seek closer contact with patrons in public discussions
A long overview discusses how railways shifted from secrecy to openness under a six presidents committee. It highlights weekly "Getting acquainted" trains, public meetings, and the aim to let patrons air grievances and suggestions. It mentions Laredo climate, Washington Birthday visitors, and political snippets about Wilson, Lincoln, and Colquitt.
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United States
John Jones
Banktown
Laredo Climate Attracts Home Seekers In Winter
Laredo enjoys mild pleasant weather with only two frosts so far this winter. The city offers ample irrigation water, inexpensive natural gas, and excellent soil for trucking. Local vegetables have been superior, attracting northern buyers who pay high prices for imports.
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Laredo
Laredo City Council Acts in Regular Session 1913
Laredo Texas January 21 1913 city council met in regular session at 8 o'clock present mayor and aldermen with a quorum. The body approved minutes and referred petitions on street right of way and deeds to the mayor and city attorney. It granted the Mexican Women's League cleanup day and discussed tax receipts and lighting in front of residences. The mayor authorized new police uniforms and the street and bridge committee proposed reorganizing carts and waste services with pay adjustments.
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Laredo
Tex
Fligs Honor
Robt
McComb
Hein
Sanches
Ochoa
Henry
Westbrook
lLeyerdecker
Agan
Sommerville
J . Ward
Ida Muller
P. J. MacMahon
Pace Street
Rio Grande & RF. P Ry. Co
G. R. Jimenez
Mexican Women's League, Sociedad Union, Iresreso Y Caridad
Ferrary
Texas
Where Did She Come From The Mysterious Case In Texas Jail
An unidentified woman found wandering near the Weights on Sunday night is held in a county jail while officers probe her origin. They consider deportation if she crossed the border within seven years, though she may have lived in the United States all her life. She has given varied origins from Mexico to France to New York, and no asylum provisions are available to house her during investigation.
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Cortez
Laredo
Mexico
United States
France
New York
San Antonio
Texas
Notice to Tax-payers in City Hall Payment Window
Notice to taxpayers states all city taxes including poll taxes due by January 31. City Hall office hours are 9 am to 12 m and 2:10 to 6 pm to receive payments. Includes collector Cole Lachica. Also features a Chamberlain's Cough Remedy testimonial and a Card of Thanks from the Gilmore family noting thanks for sympathy and floral tributes after a death.
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Chamberlain
Lida Dewey
Milwaukee
Wis
W. OH. Gilmore
X Ray Finds Bullet In Child After Shooting Incident
A head X ray of Deputy Sheriff Will Stoner’s young daughter shows the 22 caliber bullet entered under the left eye, passed through the nasal cavity, and lodged at the back of the throat not in delicate areas. A mouth extraction would be the simplest removal method if needed. Concert notes list Sociedad Union program at Electric Theater with pieces by Amado Vasquez and Maria Bertani, ushers named, and Nuevo Laredo band performances.
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Dre. Cook & Cook
Littl
Sherif Will Stoner
Trer
Electric Theater
Sociedad Union
Progreso Y Caridad
Oro Y Rosa
Amado Vasquez
Vasquez
Sociedad
Ojos Aziles
A. N. Magnon
Wiith
Miss Duclos
Tarjetas Postales
Maria Bertani
Luis S. Ochoa
Luis, Robadilla
Rafael Vidaurri
Antonio Lozano
Amador Sanchez, Jr
Luis Lafon
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Healing
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as relief for rough chapped hands and lips caused by a harsh north wind. It claims benefits for cold sores burns sores ulcers cuts and piles and notes availability for 25 cents at Reed Drug Co.
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Reed Drug Co
Lugard Birthday Landmark in Africa’s British Era
Sir Frederick D. Lugard born January 22, 1858 has shaped British Africa's western region. He fought in the Afghan campaign of 1879 and later in Soudan and Burma campaigns. Since 1888 his work centered on Africa's interior and British interests, including Uganda administration and governor roles in Nigeria.
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Frederick D. Lugard
Africa
Burma
Lake Nyasa
British East African Company
Uganda
Royal Niger Company
Nigeria
Public and Private Sidewalk Improvements Debate
A Times letter argues that sidewalks are private until used, clarifying that public improvements phrase referred only to the sidewalk edge. It contends the charter limit of fifteen cents per hundred dollars would not fund unimproved sidewalks in Improvement District No 1.
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McComb
Chronic Constipation Cured By Chamberlains Tablets Ad
A Brooklyn Mich resident declares a severe chronic constipation case resolved by Chamberlains Tablets. Advertisement notes the product is for sale by all dealers with the quote from 8 F Fish.
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Chamberlain
F. Fish
Brooklyn
Mich
A Hero in a Lighthouse and a Civil War Captain
J. B. Donahue of South Haven Michigan long served as a lighthouse keeper and credited Electric Bitters with curing his long kidney troubles and chills after other remedies failed. He says the tonic also improved his sight and keeps him feeling fine at seventy. The ad touts Bitters for dyspepsia indigestion stomach liver and kidney troubles and lists Reed Drug Co as seller for 50 cents.
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Donahue
Haven
Mich
Reed Drug Co
Ady
Stomach Troubles Ended for Battle Creek Man
John K.R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan says indigestion heart burn and liver complaint were solved by Chamberlains Tablets and his trouble was over. The ad appeals to readers to believe permanent cures are possible and states the product is sold by all dealers.
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John KR. Barker
Battle Creek
Mich
Chamberlain
Road Trip To Map Route From Fort McIntosh To Zapata County
Lieut Mary OConnor with eight soldiers departed Fort McIntosh this morning for a week long excursion to Zapata county to map a road route. They traveled mounted with a supply wagon and camp gear for the trip. Mr Randolph Robertson joined the party for a pleasure outing.
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Mary O'Connor
Fort McIntosh
Zapata County
Randolph Robertson
Lieut. O'Connor
Tax Notice Warns of 10 Percent Penalty Date
County Tax Collector H LIGARDE warns that state and county taxes must be paid by January 31 to avoid a ten percent penalty. Call to settle taxes before the deadline.
Meeting of Celebration Committees Urged to Attend
An important meeting of all celebration committees will be held in the Board of Trade rooms tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock to receive reports. All members are urged to be present.
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Board of Trade
Board of Trade General Meeting for New Directors
All members of the Board of Trade are urged to attend the General Meeting on Saturday January 25 at 4 p m for the election of a new board of directors for the coming year. A H Jackson secretary.
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Board of Trade
A. H. Jackson
Banquet Payed Henry Clay in New Orleans 1842
An 1842 banquet in New Orleans paid Henry Clay one hundred dollars per plate. The ad then touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for stomach trouble indigestion and other disorders. Pills are sold 25 cents at Reed Drug Co.
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Henry Clay
New Orleans
Dr. King
Reed Drug Co
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Wilson
Washington
Lincoln
Secret Service
Capitol Net
Unco
Colima
Oscar Branch Colquitt
Missouri
Aire Vit
City Fathers
Jno. E. Biggio
Saft's
Reed
Bik’s Hall
Ieen
Southwestern Show Case Works
Dallas
John O. Buengz & Son
Manville
Southwestern
Roo
Street and Bridge E
Thex
Jose Nieto
Webster
J. S. Westbrook
Joe P. Leyendecker
John A Applewhite
Buick Autos
Henry Hein
A. V. Woodman
Bautista
Crescent Garage
Goodyear
Jno
A. Applewhite
Crescent
Cole (Lachica
Earnest & Bunn Company
Feed and Grain Dealers
Owosso
Just
Wormser Bros
F. M. Ramsay
Bermuda
Casalowne
J. Speckeer Seed CO. Ltd
Richard Fretcher
Gravier St
Stoner Girl
A. T. Cook
Pr. O. J. Cook
Nuevo Laredo
Sir Frederick D. Lugard
the Times
H. Ligarde
F. Wormsrer
Chichester
Dia
Dawn Reni
Druguists
Zaffirini & Barberio
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