Sensible stand in last ditch fight against woman suffrage
Thursday's Daily denounces opponents who seek to block ratification of the suffrage amendment arguing their injunctions delay the election process. The piece condemns the tactic as sneaky, cites West Virginia and Tennessee actions, and defends eventual ratification plus prosecutes those opposing women gaining voting rights.
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American Constitutional League
West Virginia
Tennessee
District of Columbia Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Federal
League
Dame Partington
Aesop
Railroad Time Table Updates for Texas Lines
Texas-Mexican trains run No. 1 to Corpus Christi at 9:65 a.m. and No. 2 from Corpus Christi at 3:36 p.m. International & Great Northern fast train to St. Louis departs 9:30 a.m. but arrival time listed as p.m. Night Train departs 9 p.m. and arrives 8 a.m. Rio Grande & Eagle Pass services show No. 1 from Laredo at 8:30 a.m. to Minera at 10:20 a.m. and No. 2 from Minera at 11 a.m. to Laredo at 2:15 p.m. daily except Sunday.
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Corpus Christi
Rio Grande & Eagle Pages
Laredo
Minera
Owning Homes a Key Motivation for Governor Cox
Governor Cox cites home ownership as his top hobby and civic interest. He argues that owning a home, buying land, and borrowing to build bind citizens to government protections and the transfer rights that follow, framing ownership as the core link between government and individual.
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Cox
Study marketing delegation to visit Canada in July
A delegation of American farmers will travel to Canada July 13 to study Canadian co operation in marketing crops. The trip organized by the American Farm Bureau Federation will include one farmer from each grain state and President J W Howard. They aim to meet the Canadian Council of Agriculture in Winnipeg July 18 and then tour co operative methods including the Canadian Grain Growers Security Co.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Canada
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau Federation
J. W. Loward
Federation
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Winnipeg
Howard
Canadian Grain Growers Security Co
Taureg women hold sway in Tripoli desert clan
In the Taureg desert, a prominent woman rules by direct command. Other lands’ women may sway men, but Taureg ladies keep the men under their heel. Descent is matrilineal among Tanregs, with most education provided by women.
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Tripoli Desert
Tanlac Relieves Rheumatism and Digestive Ailments in Knoxville Man
Dc. R. W Hudson of Knoxville Illinois credits Tanlac with freeing him from twelve years of rheumatism and stomach trouble. He details severe cramps, heart palpitations from gas, sleepless nights, and swelling, saying Tanlac restored his strength and appetite. He plans to return to farming and endorses the remedy, noting Windrow Bros sells Tanlac in Laredo.
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Dc. R. W Hudson
Knoxville
Tanlac
Laredo
Windrow Bros
How I Cleared the Mill of Rats
A night watchman touts RAT-SNAP as a guaranteed rat killer sold by A. Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery. He claims over six weeks to clear the mill, killing rats nightly and never being without the product.
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A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
The Next Great Oil Field Predicted on Rio Grande
Touted by T A McLean in the Texas Oil Reporter the Rio Grande border region spanning Webb Zapata and Jim Hogg counties is hailed as Texas next great oil field. Observers cite past gas and shallow oil discoveries at Reiser and Charco Redondo plus deep tests by Zapata Oil Gas Co Border Gas Co and others as proof of a near oil basin with several wells already yielding oil lubricants 65 gravity quality and strong seepage along the river.
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T. A. McLean
Texas
Texas Oil Reporter
Rio Grande
Webb County
Zapata
Jim Hogg
Reiser
Laredo
Zapata Oil Gas Company
Charco
Border Gas Company
Zapata County
Mirinois Oil Company
Garcia
Eagle Pass
Texas Company
Empire Gas & Fuel Co
I Wouldn't Go Camping Without Rat Snap Says Ray White
Ray White recalls a camping trip last summer where cooking odors attracted rats. He and Wite used RAT-SNAP cakes near their tent, trapping large rats. The ad urges farmers storekeepers and housewives to use RAT-SNAP in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00, sold and guaranteed by A Sanitary Grocery.
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Ray White
Wite
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Times Daily Opportunity Note 686
A compact listing from The Times highlights everyday opportunities and notices. An entry labeled 686 references opportunities or notices, with unclear details but is presented as a standard daily listing for readers seeking opportunities.
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the Times
Ger Monty
Oil Find Looms in Webb County as Drillers Near Production
News 18 reports heavy oil prospects in Webb county with several firms near production. Cactus Oil Co Bor-Tex Hughes Petroleum and Miranda Oil Co are drilling near Callahan Spur Laredo Torrecillas and Zapata county while Well Zapata Oil shows shallow seven barrel daily output and plans a 5500 foot deep test with casing in place.
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Webb County
Cactus Oil Co
Callahan Spur
Bor-Tex Oil Co
Laredo
Hughes Petroleum Co
Torrecillas
Miranda Oil Co
Zapata County
Well-Zapata Oil Company
Change in ownership at Southern Plumbing Co
On July 5 the Southern Plumbing Co owned by E. H. Sanchez and C. Tellez changed ownership with E. H. Sanchez buying the remaining share from C. Tellez. The firm will continue under the old name, while C. Tellez remains employed with the business.
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The
Southern Plumbing Co
E. H. Sanchez
C. Tellez
EE. H. Sanchez
Laredo Legion Post 59 Meets After Pearsall Wins
An enthusiastic meeting is expected tonight of Laredo Post No 59 American Legion at the Soldiers Club at 7 p m All members are urged to attend and visitors from out of town are welcome A challenge from Alamo Post San Antonio is on the agenda along with final reading of the constitution and by laws and notes on practice game success against Pearsall.
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Laredo Post No. 59
American Legion
Pearsall
Alamo Post
San Antonio
Laredo
Soldiers Club At & P. m
American Legionnaires
Banner Cotton Crops Forecast for Southwest Texas
Reports from Corpus Christi area predict the Nueces and San Patricio counties will total about 100000 bales, with Jim Wells and Duval around 20000 bales. Kleberg, Jim Hogg, Webb, and Zapata counties also expect sizable crops as the Rio Grande region braces for a banner season despite potential unforeseen setbacks.
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Texas
Corpus Christi
Nueces
San Patricio
Jim Wells
Duval
Kleberg
Jim Hogg
Webb County
Zapata County
City council rejects compromise delaying sewerage contract
The finance committee of the Laredo city council met to consider sewerage bids but halted after Fred A. Jones Construction Co refused a $3,000 compromise. The firm had demanded $5,000 for plans and specifications and insists on that amount, delaying any award for the sewerage project.
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August C. Richter
B. G. Salinas
J. B. DaCamara
J. R. Moore
John A. Pope
Fred A. Jones
City of
Laredo Notices and Local Ads Spark Cross-Border Activity
A collage of brief items from Laredo news notes advertisements and notices. Imports through Laredo port include baskets beer ixtle and lead while local services offer plumbing painting auto work and job printing. Summer classes and teachers attend sessions as a regional education wave continues.
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Mexico
Laredo
W. A. Thomas
Washington Street
King of Greece Tours Paris In Full Uniform
An official photo shows His Majesty the King of Greece during a recent Paris visit. He stands in full uniform with service bars, appearing tired but regal.
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King
Greece
Paris
Queen's Philosophy Echoes on Quick Passage
Quotation attributed to Queen Elizabeth urges swift movement through life, comparing philosophy to a bog where stopping leads to sinking. The line emphasizes decisiveness and continuous progress as a royal maxim.
Today’s anniversaries mark poets and leaders through years
July 8 1821 Maria White Lowell poetess born Watertown Mass wife of James Russell Lowell died Cambridge 1853 1822 Percy Bysshe Shelley drowned Leghorn Italy born Surrey 1792 1864 foundation stone Thames Embankment London 1874 Agnes Strickland historian born Aug 19 1806 1895 Gen Roberts declined to succeed Duke of Cambridge as commander in chief 1901 Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed in Adelaide Australia 1918 Grand Lodge of Elks in atten City voted 1000 dollars
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Maria White Lowell
James Russell Lowell
Watertown
Mass
Cambridge
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Leghorn
Italy
Surrey
England
Thames Embankment
London
Agnes Strickland
Roberts
Duke of Cambridge
Prince and Princess of Wales
King E Edward
Queen Alexandra
Adelaide
Australia
Grand Lodge of Elks
Atten
Laredo Urged to Seize Mexican Trade Boom
The article argues that with the Mexican government stabilizing, Laredo will become the key gateway for Mexico trade and traffic. Local businessmen are urged to act quickly, establish warehouses, and aggressively pursue Mexican commerce to prevent rivals from taking the opportunity.
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Laredo
Mexico
San Antonio
Adventuress at Royal Theatre Stars Julian Eltinge
Julian Eltinge, famed female impersonator, appears in An Adventuress at the Royal Theatre for a one day showing starting tomorrow. Republic picture directed by Fred J. Balshofer features Fred Kovert William Clifford Leq White Virginia Rappe and more with a story set in Alpania. Eltinge plays the dual role of Fedora and Jack Perry.
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Julian Eltinge
Royal Theatre
Republic
Fred J. Balshofer
Fred Kovert
William Clifford
Leq White
Virginia Rappe
R. de Valenting
Stanton Beck
Charles Millsfield
Charles Taylor
Tom J. Geraghty
Alpania
Balsatian Sea
Republic of Alpania
Edora
Jack Perry
Today’s Birthday Highlights From July History
July birthdays honored include John D. Rockefeller born in Richmond New York 81 years ago today Frank B Brandegee born in New London Connecticut 56 years ago today Rear Admiral Willard H Brownson born in Lyons New York 75 years ago today Lee Cruce former Oklahoma governor born in Crittenden County Kentucky 57 years ago today
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John D. Rockefeller
Richmond
N. Y
Frank B. Brandegee
United States
Connecticut
New London
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Fred A. Jones Co
St Aed
Crescent Garage
International Realty Co
Salinas Avenue
J. BE. Cotter
Nuevo Laredo
Lincoln Street
J. B. Fowler
Juarez Plumbing
Times
Laredo National Bank
Milmo National Bank
First State Bank & Trust Co
Merchants State Banks & Trust Co
Fidel Cantu
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Farragut Street
Eixport
Elizabeth
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Herrera’s Pharmacy
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