Mayor McComb Closes Bridge To Nuevo Laredo
Mayor Robert McComb ordered guards placed at the international foot bridge to stop crossing from Nuevo Laredo amid fears of contagious diseases. After talks with Dr. Hall and General Ricaut, the quarantine was tightened then lifted as assurances were given and vaccinations and fumigations continued on both sides. New arrivals to Nuevo Laredo must be vaccinated and report to the American consul for eight days before crossing.
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Robert McComb
International Foot Bridge
Nuevo Laredo
McComb
Times
Laredo
Hall
United States
Garrett
Ricaut
Riccit
Mexico
Rtecaut
Hal
Hill
American Legion viewed as patriotic, not political group
The piece defends the American Legion, arguing it is a patriotic society of honorably discharged service members, not a political tool of Republicans or big business. It attacks sensational anti Legion rhetoric, notes inclusivity of Democrats, and emphasizes the Legion’s future readiness for national emergencies. It also references child recreation efforts in Laredo and broader concerns over national defense.
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Memphis News Scimitar
American Legion
Republican Party
Memphis
United States
National Guard
Regular Army
Dick Law
News Scimitar
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Legion
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
American Loyal Legion
United States Service
Secretaries of War
Congress
The
Schools and play move toward structured recreation
The article argues that education should move beyond book learning to include physical and social development. It highlights the value of gym, manual training, and especially properly equipped playgrounds directed by qualified staff, noting the shift from street play to safe, well managed recreation across communities.
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Germany
United States
Young Prince Wales Draws Napoleon Yet Never Met Him
An anecdote from New Foundland Quarterly recalls King Edward VI as a boy admiring a drawing of Napoleon on horseback aiming at Wellington. The Duke of Wellington, entering the room, confirms the joke and reveals he never met Napoleon, recounting a battle toast with smoke obscuring the view.
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Edward VI
Wellington
Prince of Wales
Napoleon
Duke of Wellington
New Foundland Quarterly
Tax Lien Notice for Lands in Webb County Texas
The State of Texas and Webb County notify Juanita Martinez de Garza Jose Garza Leonarda Martinez de Gonzales Jesus Gonzales and unknown heirs of Dolores Martinez de Gonzales nonresidents they claim interest in a delinquent parcel in the Western Division of Laredo Webb County Texas Lot 8 Block 98 98. The land is overdue for state and county taxes totaling 12.75 dollars plus county charges. Suit has been filed for tax collection and foreclosure. Defendants must appear at the April term in Webb County District Court in Laredo on April 12 to show cause why judgment should not be rendered. Case No. 2726 filed March 22. Clerk: Ochoa. Court: Webb County District Court Texas.
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Texas
Webb
Juanita Martinez de Garza
Jose Garza
Leonarda Martinez de Gonzales
Jesus Gonzales
Dolores Martinez de Gonzales
State of Texas
State of
City of
Laredo
Webb County
District Court of
Mirel
Bishop from Portland to preside Wilmington Conference
Laurel Delaware March 23 The 47th Wilmington Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opens tomorrow with Bishop Richard J. Cooke of Portland Oregon presiding It will be the bishop's first official visit to the conference.
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Laurel
Del
Wilmington
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Richard J. Cooke
Portland
Ore
Cooke
Real estate transfers show Laredo market activity
Real estate transfers filed this week include Pedro Casiano to Alfredo Gutierrez for lot 10 in block Now Sh W. PD price 400 dollars, George W. Sprague to Pedro Torre gos for lot 2 in block 604 price 125, David L Perrin to John Rattle for multiple lots in block 100 price 25, and Sprague to Benito Uribe de Martinez for several lots in Sprague replat block 80 price 300 dollars. Field notes indicate many deeds filed with nonpublication requests.
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Laredo
Pedro Casiano
Alfredo Gutierrez
W. PD
George W. Sprague
Pedro Torregos
Wii
David
Perrin
John Rattle
W. BP
Benito Uribe de Martinez
G. W. Sprague
Fragmented Highway Spending Record Oddities
States have spent over 260 million on 31 000 miles of state fuserway. About 11 000 miles have been bwit within past two hears. Only seven states have no form of state highway department. The average annual egg yield per hen in the Wanted States is 70. The record is Yi.
Hempfield Star and its editors recounts a village church service
In an April American Magazine excerpt David Grayson tells of the Hempfield Star editor Norton Carr printing the naked truth about village life. A hot Sunday service at Congregational church features Rev Sargent in a black alpaca coat, Daisy Miller performing, fifteen women seven men and four children present, Mr Johnson dozing, Mrs Johnson eating peppermint, and Deacon Mitchell collecting fifty six cents plus envelopes.
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Hempfield
Hempfield Star
Star
Norton Carr
Sargent
Daisy Miller
Mr. Johnson
To the Housewife: Cough Remedies for Children
A household notice urges mothers to protect family health by treating coughs and colds promptly. It highlights Climberlain's Cough Remedy as highly regarded, effective, pleasant, and safe for use with children, and states it is sold by all dealers.
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Climberlain
Longview Promoters Move Sweet Potato Curing Venture
Agricultural notes discuss a shipping move from Longview for a curing deal, with claims of reduced water loss preserving sweetness. The page also covers Terrell area wheat acreage, plans to plant more wheat, and opinions on cholera vaccine funding. Reports touch on Lespedeza hay surplus in Louisiana, Bermuda grass, and weather impacts on farm practices. Corbridge, agricultural agent, comments on poultry and hens feeding ideas.
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Longview
Terrell
Oarrice
Lespedez
Louisiana
Willie
Ten Cent Trip Service Replaces Jitney Cars
An operator announces withdrawal of five cent jitneys and conversion to a ten cent trip service. Customers are assured immediate car dispatch by calling 715. G LeoBa signs the notice with the price tag $20-6t and the initials CAA.
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Leoba
Jess Willard in Pictures at Dixie Theatre Tonight
Jess Willard the husky white hope who plans to meet Johnson in Havana on April 20 will be shown in motion pictures at the Dixie Theatre tonight. A feature drama titled A Story of the Prize Ring stars Willard as the principal player and is expected to draw large crowds amid his public fame.
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Jess Willard
Chocolate Drop Johnson
Hiuvana
Dixie Theatre
Willard
Lime Starvation And Tuberculosis Diet Claims
A 1910s New York medical note discusses Dr John F B Russell's theory that lime starvation underpins tuberculosis and chronic throat illnesses. It cites Eckman’s Alterative as a suggested remedy without opiates, urging readers to consult a druggist or order directly from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia, highlighting lime content as key.
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Phe Medical Record
New York
EOD
John FB. Russell
Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Notice of administration for H Bernstein estate
R A Bigden notifies that original letters of administration for the estate of H Bernstein, deceased, were granted February 15 by Webb County Court. Creditors must present claims as required by law. Administrator A J Barthelow resides in Laredo Webb County Texas.
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H. Bernstein
Webb County
Laredo
Texas
A. J. Barthelow
Chamberlains Tablets Recommend for Constipation
A reader from Trashly Louisiana reports good results using Chamberlains Tablets for constipation and highly recommends them. The ad notes they are for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Paul
Babon
Trashly
Notice to the Public on Fresh Fish and Oysters
Notice to the public at the market corner offering fresh fish and oysters daily. Customers may choose styles on site, with select and extra select oysters by the dozen or hundred and select fish by the pound to take home. No deliveries. self-serve pickup advertised by J. W. Hopkins.
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J. W. Hopkins
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