March winds and city notices fill Laredo pages
The Laredo Times prints varied items from February into March 1931. Adv notices advertise Moser College in San Antonio and Cane Seed prices. theatre programs at Strand Royal and Dixie draw large crowds. council meets and city business looms. Monterey battle news delays. Club Cafe remodels. marriage licenses issued. moving notices for Applewhite Transfer Co. Texas Independence Day bank closures. Lone Star Hook and Ladder Co meeting announced. election of chamber officers. utility ads urge electric lighting for comfort amid a cold northerly March wind.
Onion Growers Meeting To Form Market Intelligence Bureau
The Chamber of Commerce calls all onion growers and marketing agencies to a March 4 meeting at 8 p.m. to establish a daily market intelligence bureau and discuss cooperative methods. President Chas F Kenney urges attendance.
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Chamber of Commerce
Thursay
Chas. F. Kenney
Death of Adolph Engel Jr a young business man dies
A sad death in the city at midnight Sunday claimed Adolph Engel Jr in his 22nd year. He ran his father’s Asherton mercantile business from Laredo after the family moved. Typhoid fever ended his life as his vigil family and fraternal groups mourn. Funeral at 4 today at the Methodist church under W C W auspices.
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Adolph Engel, Jr
Adolph Engel
Engel
Laredo
Adolph Wasert
Asherton
Yong Man
Santa Rita Avenue
Methodist Church
Soan's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief
The ad claims Soan's Liniment provides fast relief for rheumatic pains and sore muscles. It suggests applying the lotion to joints and muscles, asserts near-immediate comfort, and promises satisfaction or a refund. It targets readers with rheumatism colds and swollen joints, urging purchase for relief.
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Sloan
Personal notices from Hamilton area social columns
Mrs. Lila Gossett of Dolores guest at the Hamilton with Mrs. I R DeWolff and Mrs. J M Burnett and daughter Miss Dollie of Darwin registered at the Hamilton. San Antonio visitor Davis McGown returned home after visiting his father Davis McGown in North Laredo. Mentions several names and towns across Texas. Also an ad urging Dr Kings New Discovery for colds, with a sales pitch on early relief.
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Lila Gossett
Dolores
The
Hamilton
I. R. DeWolff
J. M. Burnett
Miss Dollie
Darwin
G. B. Brady
San Antonio
J. J. Leyd
Dallas
Lula Gossett
L. R. DeWolff
BAL LARS SNOW LINIMENT for cats and rheumatism
Farmers and others living far from a drug store should keep a bottle of BAL LARS SNOW LINIMENT at home. It is a powerful healing remedy for cats, sores, sprains, and rheumatism. Prices 2 and 50 cents and $1.90 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Taking Her Time at the Open Door
An irate voice inside questions a guest lingering at the doorway for an hour. The scene centers on Maria and Bo as tension rises over her plans to leave or stay, reflecting domestic friction and social cues.
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Maria
Forest Notes on Planting and Pests Across Regions
The report notes nine million plus young trees and ten thousand pounds of seed planted in national forests in 1414. Mistletoe has killed or weakened at least 25 percent of lared timber in eastern Oregon, with the service taking steps to fight the pest. Government planting on Nebraska sandhills yields jack pines over 15 feet tall and 4 inches diameter. Local use of national forests rises as small timber sales reach 8298 dollars in 1914 up from 6782 dollars the prior year.
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Oregon
Forest Service
Nebraska
Government Forest Service
Health Promotes Happiness in Daily Digestion
An advertisement extols Dr. King's New Life Pill to keep bowels open. It claims regular bowel movements improve health and appetite, and that taking one pill at night leads to a tall, free bowel movement by morning, ending with a prompt to try one tonight.
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Dr. King
Edison KinetaPhone Demo Sparks Witty Reply
The inventor Mr. Edison promotes a kinetaphone claim its audio-visual insight helps actors hear and see themselves. A failed piccolo player test ends with the dealer urging a sale while the musician jokes he will sell his piccolo instead, underscoring the device's mixed reception.
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Edison
Explosion Kills 30 on Mexican Gunboat Progreso
Associated Press reports 30 dead including five women after an explosion aboard the Mexican gunboat Progreso at Progreso Yucatan harbor. A barrel of rice aboard is alleged to have concealed a bomb, with the consulate skeptical of the report's truth.
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Galveston
Texas
Progreso
Yucatan
House Republicans Filibuster Delays Ship Purchase Bill
Washington reports a Republican filibuster stalls consideration of the ship purchase bill in the house. The delay may push action to today and affects session scheduling and potential passage of the measure.
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Washington
House
Legislature Rejects Usury Prohibition Bill In House
In Austin on March 1 the house refused to engross a bill to ban usury. It did engross a measure requiring political ads to show cost and the name of the printer. A resolution to probe governor mansion expenditures during Colquitt terms moved to the senate with favorable report.
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Austin
Texas
House
Senate
Asquith declares full embargo on German imports
In Parliament Premier Asquith announces a complete embargo on all imports for Germany. Allies will enforce without being tied to legal niceties, seizing goods suspected for German use. Submarine piracy cited. Washington reports Britain and France will stop all German shipping.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Germany
Gill
Washington
Eagland
France
United States
Ameria Ship Arrived After War Zone Pass
The American liner New York reached New York today after passing the war zone outside Liverpool. It was ablaze with lights and searchlights. life boats were swung out and women were advised not to go to bed until past the danger area. Report says British torpedo boats convoyed the vessel, but passengers could not see them in the darkness.
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New York
Liverpool
German Front Reports Gas Shells Used by French
Berlin reports on March 1 that French forces fired a shell delivering foul smelling poisonous gas that caused no damage. The German line says at least two army corps attacked in Champagne, with repulsed close combat. A British aeroplane was shot down near Lille by German forces.
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Berlin
Champagne
Lille
Oil Belt Terminal begins operation linking Tulsa and oil fields
Open Oklahoma Railroad in Tulsa marks Oil Belt Terminal venture of former Governor Haskell. The 17 mile line from Jennings to Drumright shortens Tulsa to Cushing oil field reach in two hours. Plans include two additional lines into Sapulpa as Frisco affiliation forms.
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Tulsa
Okla
Haskell
Frisco
Cushing
Jennings
Drumright
Sapulpa
Czech Regiment Mutinies in Prague
Paris dispatch says the first Czech regiment of the Austrian army mutinied in Prague killing its superior officers. Major figures and exact dates are not confirmed in the report.
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Paris
Roumania
Prague
Russian Progress Notable Near Przasnysz
Russian advances in the Przasnysz region are noted as significant with reports of a Russian capture in the area. Movements and strategic gains are observed around Petrograd era sources.
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Petrograd
Marek
Przasnysz
Fulton’s Wonderful Pre Diction
New York on March 1 183? the 102nd anniversary of Robert Fulton the steamboat inventor predicting torpedoes would change maritime affairs He wrote to Gen William Duane praising torpedoes as an infant art needing support He claimed nine torpedoes with concussion locks and four with clockwork locks were prepared for defense against England.
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New York
Robert Fulton
England
United States
William Duane
Fulton
Cat Helps Gardener Keep Worms From Tomatoes
A Farm and Fireside contributor recalls a cat that sheltered near verbena beds and began catching hawk moths. The cat’s pest control surprised the family, helping protect 140 tomato plants, leading them to spare the animal despite prior plans to kill it.
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Hawk
German Official Conspiracy Case Ends With Dismissal
New York March 1 Mrs Richard Stegler a young woman charged with felonious assault on Arthur Mateiker a reporter was discharged this morning The judge said stronger evidence would have sent her accuser to jail She is the wife of a German who accused a naval attach Capt Boy Nd of a spy plot Mrs Stegler says a woman friend lured her to a hotel where a German paper reporter and another man staged two married couples in adjacent rooms
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New York
Richard Stegler
Arthur Mateiker
Boy
England
Fresh fish and oysters sold at market corner
Notice to the public announces fresh fish and oysters sold daily at the southeast corner of the market outside the door. Customers may choose style and quantities including dozens or hundreds of select oysters and select fish by the pound to take away. No delivery service is offered. J. W. Hopkins Shorty Ady
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J. W. Hopkins
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed by J W Sexson
A Montevallo Missouri dealer recommends Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy to customers, noting confidence in the medicine and repeated requests. For sale by all dealers.
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J. W. Sexson
Montevallo
Committee Report Criticizes Colorado Militia over Mine Strife
A House committee report condemns the Colorado militia for its handling of striking miners and families. It cites high fatality rates in Colorado mines and questions mine management, noting Rockefeller Jr. disclaims responsibility for properties tied to interests.
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Washington
Colorado
House
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Wheat Drops Five Cents In Early Chicago Trade
May wheat opened at 1.48 a bushel, slipping five cents from the previous close in Chicago. Traders watched grains as markets opened with selling pressure and shifting demand signals.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Canal Zone workers to pay rent and utilities
Washington reports that by order of President Wilson canal employees must pay their own rent and buy their own fuel and electricity starting today. Exceptions apply only to those specially placed by the government for the public service.
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Washington
Wilson
Canal Zone
American heads war on Persian pirates
Worcester Mass March 1 Word has been received that Major George Edwards formerly of Worcester who is with the gendarmes of Persia will head the gendarmery asSweden recall their army men from Persia Edwards will lead the effort to clear Persia of highwaymen robbers and pirates Before leaving for Sweden Gen Hjalmarsen who has led the Persia operation conferred with China officials on robbers plaguing missionaries
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Worcester
Mass
George Edwards
Persia
Edwards
Sweden
Hjalmarsen
China
Russians Make Gains as Germans Move Fresh Troops In
The report describes ongoing fighting with Germans sending reinforcements to fronts while Russians gain ground at multiple villages, with hundreds of prisoners taken at each location.
Roumania to Enter War Says Interior Minister
Paris March 1 Roumanian interior minister declares formal agreement to join the war with the allies but no date is set.
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Paris
Allied fleet pushes 15 miles inside the Dardanelles
From London dispatches dated March 1 the allied fleet is reported operating fifteen miles within the Dardanelles today. The action marks intensified naval pressure as forces press toward the Gallipoli approach amid ongoing war efforts.
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London
Dardanelles
Laredo Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Scheduled
The Laredo Volunteer Fire Department will hold its regular monthly meeting at Firemen's Hall on Thursday evening March 4 at 8 15. Members are urged to attend as vital business will be discussed and decided.
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Lone Star Hook and Ladder Co
Firemen’s Hall
Fire Departiment
Meering
Fire Department
Laredo Volunteer Fire Department
Firemen's Hall
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Strand
Royal
Dixie Theatres
Applewhite Transfer Co
Seth Wilcox
Mullally
J. Armengol
Monterey
Uetropolis
Mexico
el Paso
Teodoro Caceras
Julia Peda
Felipe Vidaarri
Carolina Trevino
Apple- Witte Transfer Co
Texas Independence
Hierel
Times
Mercury
Italy
Genoa
Poland
Forest Notes
Colo
Bill
Gy Associated Press
Ameria
Open Oklahoma Railroad
Ady
Congressional
Tee
Colorado Mines
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