Sewage Reform Urged For Laredo To Meet New Law
The article argues Laredo must install a proper sewerage system by the 1917 deadline to stop dumping waste into the Rio Grande. It cites Texas law prohibiting discharging unclean water into shared rivers, notes Eagle Pass already uses a modern plant, and urges timely sanitary provision and street improvements, stressing health and regional water rights.
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Laredo
Rio Grande
Hamilton Hotel
Fort McIntosh
Eagle Pass
Union
Wholesale Frauds in Oleomargarine Tax Debacle Uncovered
A long report details alleged oleomargarine tax frauds totaling 27 million dollars over thirteen years. It cites evasion of 10 cent per pound tax on colored product, while uncolored margarine paid 0.25 cent. Some butter makers allegedly colored oleo to pass as butter, avoiding tax. Courts may recoup only part of the lost revenue. many firms ran afoul of a revenue tax pushed amid butter industry pressure.
Reform clashing with oleomargarine and broader law notes
The piece examines oleomargarine taxes boosting butter sales and a new reformish “renovating” method, noting deceptive coloring and composition. It cites court rulings on voting rights, legal cases including Leo Frank and Thaw, and reflects on Prohibition era tensions and U S naval actions near Guaymas influencing Villa and Yaqui conflicts.
Neighbor Watches For Magazine Serial On Porch
A New York World item recounts a light domestic moment. A woman sits on a porch waiting for the next issue of a serial magazine, while the narrator claims she merely borrows it and has her lawn mower.
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New York World
This Date in History June 22 Events
June 22 history marks the Battle of Pydna ending Macedon’s independence after 655 years, Huss burned at the stake, Machiavelli’s reputation debated, Galileo’s heliocentric verdict by the Inquisition, Craney Island clash in Virginia, Napoleon’s second abdication, a San Francisco fire, Greeley Arctic survivors found, Gettysburg fiftieth anniversary, and Kitchener named an earl by King George.
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Get Rid of Your Rheumatism with Chamberlain's Liniment
An illustrated advertisement claims rheumatism relief with Chamberlain's Liniment. W A Lockhard of Homer City New York states pain vanished after a single application and full cure after one bottle. For sale by all dealers.
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Games of Old Time Kind With Corpus July 4 5
Laredo baseball team plans three games in Corpus Christi on July 4 and 5 with an all Laredo lineup. Corpus reportedly will field an all home team. A previous clash drew large crowds as each side seeks to reclaim past prestige. The Laredo squad departs July 2 afternoon for the coast city.
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Corpus
Laredo
Exercises at Uranline Convent Ends Term with Drama
Tomorrow evening the Uranline Convent auditorium hosts a dramatic and musical program marking the school term's close. Graduation occurs Friday with diplomas awarded to Miss Josephine Roberts, Miss Margaret Simon, and Master Steve Simon Jr. Bishop P. J. Nussbaum will deliver the graduates' address at Corpus Christi.
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Margaret Simon
Steve Simon, Jr
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P. J. Nussbaum
Corpus Christi
Western freight rate arguments today
Washington June 22 final arguments in the Western freight rate controversy are set for today before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Sixty four western roads contend for higher rates on grain meats live stock and other western products in a case expected to yield a decision in September or October.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Publi
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Invalid Girl Walks From Kansas City To Los Angeles
A young girl began in Kansas City in February and traveled to Los Angeles on foot last week. She covered 1611 miles and regained her health during the journey.
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Kansas City
Los Angeles
Improvement at Jarvis Plaza Proceeds Rapidly
Work on Jarvis Plaza advances with cement walks and brickwork on the bandstand finished yesterday. Steel floor supports are being installed, with the plan to add a railing and a open top. Inner walks are done, outer walks near completion, and curved inner walks join the paths. Ornamental iron lamp posts from Ledro and eighty two iron setters are en route as the park project speeds ahead from HOW.
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Jarvis Plaza
Laredo
New Royal Opera House Under Rapid Construction in Texas
Construction of the New Royal Opera House progresses with bricklayers and laborers excavating and laying brick. Foundations and basement walls rise as side-wall excavations begin, promising a spacious stage and modern dressing rooms with state of the art stage boxes to rival Texas venues.
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Royal Opera House
Texas
Railroad Time Table Shows City and Line Schedules
Texas Mexican trains depart Corpus Christi at 8:20 p m and arrive 8:55 p m standard time. International and Great Northern runs through fast train to St Louis leaving 1:15 p m arriving 2 p m. I&G N Night Train leaves at 9 45 p m and arrives 7:45 a m. Train No 1 runs Laredo to Minera except Sunday at 6 00 a m arriving 10:30 a m. Train No 2 runs Minera to Laredo except Sunday at 1:15 p m arriving 3:20 p m.
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Corpus Christi
Laredo
Minera
Called Meeting Of O E S Miriam Chapter No 8 6 C FE S
The order will hold a called meeting at 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening June 22 1915. There will be initiation and afterward a social session. All members and visiting members are urged to attend. Mrs W W MacGregor secretary Adv
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O. E. S. Miriam
C. FE. S
W. W. Macgregor
Fifty seven new electric clocks to be installed in Laredo
Western Union Telegraph Co plans to install fifty seven new observatory electric clocks in Laredo immediately. A plant chief oversees the project while wiring and contact setup precede installation. Currently forty two electric clocks are in use across the city and praised for accurate timekeeping and modernity in business locations.
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