Family hampers cut middlemen in produce sales says Texas professor
Professor Chas B Austin reports on a Carrizo Springs example where a farm woman assembled a mixed vegetable hamper priced at about 1.34 to deliver to a distant customer, compared with a 2.75 retail value. He argues direct hampers reduce costs and boost producer income, noting perishables and roadside peddlers harm quality. The piece also discusses urban traffic issues in Laredo and transit delays from torn tracks delaying a Mexico report.
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Chas. B. Austin
Department of Extension
The
Texas University
Carrizo Springs
Express
Austin
Houston traffic rule curb parking ban praised by editor
The Houston circulation notes a new curb parking ban as a forward step in traffic regulation. It argues the change improves appearance on main streets like Flores avenue and helps the general public, though it disrupts shoppers and drivers accustomed to standing autos.
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Laredo
Houston
Post
Nubtic
Flores Avenue
Texas
Texas Senate Joint Resolution proposes bond authorizations
A Senate Joint Resolution proposes amending Section 62 of Article 3 to allow counties districts and certain subdivisions to issue bonds and levy taxes for public improvements such as rivers canals roads and drainage with limits on indebtedness and voter approval. The measure calls for a special election on the fourth Saturday in July 1915 and appropriates 5000 for proclamation and ballot costs.
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Texas
State of
State of Texas
Secreot
Local collision and varied notices flood Laredo page
A rear end style collision between a Wormser car and a jitney at Con vent Avenue and Farragut Street caused slight damage to both cars. Several small ads follow, including services, a marriage license, theater rehearsal, seed orders, saloon closings on election day, and weather notes.
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Wormser
Convent Avenue
Farragut Street
Laredo Fire Department Sends Strong Delegation to State Rally
The Laredo Fire Department plans a strong showing at the State Firemen's Association in Waco. Delegates include Chief C. C. Biggio and members from Lone Star Hook and Ladder, Rescue Hose, and Protection Hose companies, with the hose racing team departing Monday for the convention events.
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Laredo
Gus Schmitt
C. C. Biggio
Robt H. Kilsby
Laredo Fire Department
Geo. R. Page
Lone Star Hook and Ladder Co
J. m. Fasnacht
Rescue Hose Co
Alphonse Wormser
Protection Hose Co
French cruiser officers go down with ship rather than abandon it
The article recalls that senior officers of a French cruiser sunk by an Austrian torpedo refused to leave the vessel and died at their posts rather than abandon ship. The writer notes such sublime sacrifice, joking that life preservers would be preferable to heroic flowers on the sea.
American correspondent under sentence misreports from Vera Cruz
An American correspondent said to have a death sentence in Vera Cruz appeared in Galveston claiming no trouble. The remark suggests state department bulletins may need editing.
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Vera Cruz
Galveston
State Department
Paris Illinois Woman Discharged by Grand Jury in Vote Buying Case
A Paris Illinois woman charged with vote buying was discharged by the grand jury while her male companion was held. The reader wonders if any women served on the grand jury.
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Paris
Hlinois
Belgians Survive Gas Attack Despite Preventive Measures
Report notes German asphyxiating gas failed to extinguish Belgians, who had preventive measures. The Belgians likely originated from Limburg and were accustomed to various smells.
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Limburg
John Bunny Memorial Notes and Oddities
The piece mourns John Bunny's death and recalls his comedy bringing laughter to many. It mentions a fictional ailment inspired by knitting and a nod to European soldiers, while remarking that faddists will pursue a new direction.
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Katy
Mayor Promises to Drive Crooks Out of Chicago
The caller quotes Mayor Thompson vowing to rid Chicago of criminals. The boast appears ambitious and unlikely, reflecting a charged political stance amid national scrutiny.
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Thompson
Chicago
Corpus Christi
A Message From Mars Benefit Play At Royal Theatre
Tomorrow night at the Royal Theatre the English comedy A Message From Mars will be staged as a benefit for the Laredo Fire Department starring Albert Taylor with local talent. The cast includes Aloysius Norton Arthur Dicey Minnie Temples and others, with tickets at Reed's Drug Store and most seats expected to sell out by noon.
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Royal Theatre
Mars
Albert Taylor
Laredo
Horace Parker
Aloysius J. Norton
Arthur Dicey
Alphonse Wormser
Minnie Temples
Etta Thaison
Martha Parker
Veda Bunn
Gerald Sielski
Dr. Chapman
Kitty Clarence
Evelyn Moore
Estelle Moser
Albert Taylor Hadar
Myrtle Mackin
Reed
1844 This Date in History Highlights Major Events
A compact summary lists events on April 29 across years: the U S sloop Peacock captured the British brig Moervier with treasure, Lafayette’s St Louis reception, an Austro-American alliance note, and 19th century milestones including Maryland voting against secession, Dr Abraham Gesner’s kerosene landmark, and Oxford admitting women to exams. It notes Jeff Davis’ Confederate force expansion and other items.
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U. S
Peacock
Moervier
Algiers
America
Lafayette
St. Louis
Austria
Jeff Davis
Maryland
Abraham Gesner
Oxford University
England
Jeff, Davis
Montgomery
Ala
New York City
Washington
Edward VII
Leo XIII
Vatican
Major General Arthur Murray 64 Today Retired
Major General Arthur Murray United States Army born April 29 1851 in Bowling Green Missouri reaches his 64th birthday and retirement after a long career. He served as commander of the Western Department based in San Francisco and wrote several military manuals and legal texts. He taught at West Point Yale and Cuba and was married on his 28th birthday to Sara Wetmore de Russy at Fort Monroe.
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Arthur Murray
Department of the West
Bowling Green
W U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Artillery
Fort Monroe
Army
Yale
Cuba
Philippines
Western Department of the Army
San Francisco
Murray
Sara Wetmore de Russy
Swat Credit System Warns Local Merchants
The Hill County Review argues the credit system harms Texas retail prices and forces paying customers to cover bad accounts. It urges pay as you go to secure best prices in the long run.
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Swat
Texas
Hill County Review
Hitk BINE Promises Liver and Body Renewal
Advertisement claims Hitk BINE thoroughly cleanses the liver stomach and bowels to restore a clear pink complexion. It touts health benefits for a fine complexion and regular bowels with a pure blood system and is sold by all druggists.
Nothing So Good for a Cough or Cold
When you have a cold you want the best medicine obtainable to end it quickly. Mrs J Borett of Ira Ohio reports her daughter Ruth was cured of a severe cold and cough two years ago by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and she remains glad of it. For sale by all dealers.
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A. G. Cleveland
Arnold, Pa
Chamberlain
Cardus
Amelia Wilson
Alma, Ark
J. Borett
Lra
Ohio
Ruth
Neat and Accurate Job Work ring up 43
A business update notes Neat and Accurate Job Work recorded a score of 43 in a recent tally. The report highlights performance metrics and raises questions about efficiency and output quality for the period.
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Relief for Rheumatism
Advert appears to promote Ballard's Snow Liniment as penetrating to the bone to soothe rheumatism. It lists price options 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and states availability at all druggists.
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Ballard
Laredo School Trustees Election Set for Saturday
Voters in Laredo will select four men to serve two years on the independent school district board. Incumbents M. S. Ryan P. J. MacMahon Leon Daiches and A. J. Barthelow face no opposition. Ballots list the four names. Voting sites: precincts 1 and 2 at the Grammar School building precincts 3 and 4 at Farragut street and Santa Clotilde Avenue corner schoolhouse.
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Laredo Independent
Laredo
M. S. Ryan
P. J. MacMahon
Leon Daiches
A. J. Barthelow
Grammar School
Farragut Street
Santa Clotilde Avenue
Optimist and pessimist shape sight and stride
The Hamilton Record notes how an optimist sees the bright side of a site while a pessimist slows progress with discouraging conduct, likening optimism to eyes that uplift vision and pessimism to dragging feet. The saying compares outlooks to moves in daily life.
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Hamilton
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertised as Healing Ointment
Four valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin advertised as Ballard's Snow Liniment, claimed to be healing and antiseptic. Priced at 20 cents 60 cents and 1.00 per bottle, sold by all druggists.
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Ballards
All Drug
Gists
Scalp Bounty Law Delayed Past June 19 1915
Notice from Webb County Judge GEO R. Page that the Scalp Bounty Law does not take effect until after June 19 1915 and that no bounties on animals killed before the date will be paid. Requires strict compliance with details of where and when killed. Laredo Texas April 19 1915. (Adv)
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Geo, R. Page
Webb Co
Texas
Laredo
Tex
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