Apricot trees offer robust fruit and double purpose in Laredo
The author praises apricot trees as space efficient ornamental and productive, citing Mr. John D. Davies's Joyce orchard with five trees ripening around May 1 and the rest a month later. Orchards can share space with vegetables, require modest care, and irrigation enables year round fruiting, with peaches and plums also suitable for Laredo.
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John D. Davies
Joyce
Laredo
J. R. Moore
Peculiar War Loans Compare French Quiet Patriotism
The piece contrasts French financing during wartime with American loan efforts. It notes the French seventh loan was fully subscribed in one day with minimal ceremony, while Americans show less collective sacrifice. It highlights a calmer, less hyped response to victory and ongoing wartime costs.
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Ital
Sunset Pictures presents The Forfeit at Royal Theater
San Antonio produced Mexican Texas cinema stars House Peters and Jane Vier in The Forfeit a Texas ranch story filmed in Castroville and Uvalde. audiences praised Peters strong ranchman role and Vier as widow of a cattle thief who marries his brother. Frank Powell directed and presented the Hodkinson release through Pathe Exchange.
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Sunset Pictures
Irsec
San Anonio
House Peters
Jane Vier
Royal Theater
Haare Peters
Jane Miller
Castroville
Uvalde
Texas
Lone Star
Hodkinson Corporation
Pathe Exchange
Frank Powell
Government Sale of Drug Goods and Chemicals
On May 8 1919 at 10 A M the highest cash bidder will buy two drug lots including a $1005 value item and an unknown value lot along with six barrels of Sal Ammonia and four boxes of Ammonium Carbonate. Sale held on the second floor of the Postoffice Building in the customs rooms. inspection prior to sale via Deputy Collector of Customs hours. J A HERRING US Marshal 8 D T By ALLEN WALKER Deputy 5 5 31
Bob Essing Teases Rio Grande League of Ball Teams
Local sports figure Bobbie Essing envisions a movie style premiere for a Rio Grande League of Baseball Teams centered on Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. Cast includes the Thirty-seventh Infantry Knights of Columbus and scenes set in Laredo Fort McIntosh and across the border. Plan promises a league to attract fans quickly, with more details to come.
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Bobbie
Essing
Laredo
Rio Grande League
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Knights of Columbus
Nuevo Laredo
Fort McIntosh
D. Q
Tanlac Restores Texas Woman After Long Illness
Mrs. Mary Maddox of Caldwell Texas credits Tanlac with curing years of stomach trouble rheumatism and nervous indigestion After four months of severe illness she began Tanlac and soon regained appetite slept well and gained weight Her family agrees Tanlac is unmatched and she urges others to try it Tantac is sold by leading druggists everywhere
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Tanlae
Mary Maddox
Caldwell
Texas
Carroll Avenue
Dallas
Taniac
Tam
Money Makers Advert Headline From Times Want Ads
Classified notice shows a money making opportunity with a bold cash feature and a large amount 3838 highlighted. The fragment hints at a listing for readers seeking investment or earnings through a advertised scheme. Intended for quick reader action and inclusion in the want ads section.
Royal Arch Masons Convocation Notice for May 7
To Royal Arch Masons. You are earnestly requested to attend called Convocation of Laredo Chapter 185 RA M Wednesday evening May 7 at o o'clock for work in ME and RA degrees. All Visiting Companions cordially invited. JOHN COLMAN Secretary. 5-f-2t
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Laredo
At & O
M. BE
John Colman
Four Indictments Returned by County Grand Jury
The district court grand jury, empaneled yesterday, returned four indictments this morning for Roberto Cuevas burglary Gregorio Esparza theft over fifty dollars Maria Gonzales theft under fifty dollars and Pomposa Cuellar violation of the ten mile zone law. The jurors then resumed their investigations as the civil docket for the term was being set.
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Roberto Cuevas
Gregorio Esparza
Maria Gonzales
Pomposa Cuellar
District Court
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
Tonight shows cloudy skies with local showers and cooler Wednesday. Fort McIntosh reports 24 hour max 92 degrees and min 58 with northwest wind and fair conditions.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Cinco de Mayo Observed Quietly Despite Hints of Plot
The Cinco de Mayo celebration passed without disturbance in Mexican cities and across the border in Nuevo Laredo and Monterey. Arrests in San Antonio New York and elsewhere are thought to have thwarted a conspiracy linked to Almazan and Caraveo. Reports from Mexico describe a quiet holiday with peaceful observances and celebrations in Nuevo Laredo.
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Nuevo Laredo
Monterey
San Antonio
New York
Almazan
Caraveo
Mexico
St. Patricks Day
Huertistas
San Jacinto Bay
Texas
Jamaica
The War Taxes the Nerve Energy of the Country
The article urges total national concentration of effort to win the war. It warns that fatigue, memory issues, insomnia, digestion problems, and irritability signal a tired nervous system and the need to take action to restore energy.
Blood tonic claims to rebuild nerves and strength
SENSAPERSA promotes nerve and tissue repair claiming doubled nerve health in ten days. It is offered in two sizes, 50c and $1.00, via your druggist or Olty Drug Co.
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Olty Drug Co
Apricots Prove Hardy in Webb County Home Garden
John D. Davies of Joyce sent a box of apricots to The Times to show the fruit can be grown in Webb County with care. Davies has seventeen trees bearing ripe fruit from May 1 to June 1, and the sample suggests apricots could be grown around Laredo for home use and preservation.
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Texas
Laredo
Joyce
Webb County
The
Times
John D. Davies
California
Davies
Plan to Boost Victory Bonds in Laredo
The Victory Loan Committee of Laredo asks each business to send a representative to a nine oclock meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. Attendees will receive a list of contacts to solicit subscriptions, aiming to raise bond sales without closing shops.
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Hobby
Victory Loan Committee of
Laredo
City of
Voz de Laredo Shoe Shop Moves Address
The Voz de Laredo shoe shop relocates from Surbide street to 6144 San Agustin avenue. Dated 5-2-15.
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Voz de Laredo
Surbide Street
San Agustin Avenue
Do You Enjoy Life? Tip for a Better Mood and Digestion
A column advises that good physical condition leads to enjoyment of life while a bilious and dyspeptic person is often miserable. It recommends a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the stomach improve digestion and regulate bowels as a simple fix.
Former railroad man Bell named Laredo traffic officer
Charles H. Bell once lost an arm in an I N G N yards accident and now serves as a city traffic officer in Laredo. He will monitor speed law violators and encourage public help to enforce ordinances for safer streets.
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Charles H. Bell
Laredo
Mr. Bell
Today’s Birthdays for Notable Public Figures
Frederick William born Potsdam 37 years ago today. Robert E Peary born Cresson Pa 63 years ago today. Oscar W Underwood born Louisville Ky 57 years ago today. Philander C Knox born Brownsville Pa 66 years ago today. John T McCutcheon born Tippecanoe County Ind 49 years ago today.
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Frederick William
Potsdam
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Cresson
Oscar W. Underwood
United States
Alabama
Louisville
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Brownsville
John T. McCutcheon
Tippecanoe County
Ind
Onion Shipments Light Due to Heavy Rain
Fifteen carloads of onions left Laredo last night by freight for various destinations. Heavy rain delayed harvesting, keeping this week’s shipments lighter than usual. Total onion shipments from Laredo reach 638 car loads to date, with expectations of a strong flow to end of season as farmers seek to capitalize on current market prices.
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Laredo
Varius
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Gage
Laredo Business Colleges
Laredo Business College
Crazy “Wen
Laredo, Texas
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