Demagogues Target Bankers in Texas Bank Guaranty Debate
In an Austin legislature discussion on Governor Tom’s Bank Guaranty Bill, critics portray bankers as trusted custodians of public money, while demagogues attack them as enemies of the people. The Houston Post argues bankers serve the public welfare, noting Texas loans totaling tens of millions and deposits of about 150 million, urging cautious judgment over demagogic framing.
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Republic
Austin
Toms
Houston Post
Texas
Houston
Austin boys lose prized toys in new policy
A reader notes Governor Toms ongoing annoyance as a poetic line about ending a toy source. No patent exists for this verse, and the comment reflects frustration with the situation.
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Austin Boys
Toms
Webb County Onion Growers Lighting Up State Attention
The Webb County onion crop discussion notes a period of rest for growers after harvest as local papers praise earnings and the appealing nature of onion farming. Analysts in Denison and Fort Worth debate rotating to other crops like potatoes and cabbage to maintain profitability.
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Webb County
Lampo Times
Denison Herald
Laredo
Fort Worth
Governor’s Fake Special Session Message Sparks Raucous Turmoil
Legislators growl under taxing strain as a bogus governor’s message triggers a chaotic rally on the final day of the second special session. They learn the cue was a hoax and react with a mix of relief and satire.
Recalled Chinese stability amid vast empire
The record notes that despite the Chinese empire housing over four hundred million people and centuries of history, it has experienced fewer internal disturbances than any other nation that ever existed.
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Johnny Chinaman
French unrest feared to rival 1753 riots
The text warns that current disturbances in France could grow to the scale of the 1753 riots when Napoleon reportedly had troops fire grape and canister, turning Paris streets into rivers of blood.
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France
Napoleon
Paris
Laredo Booklet To Promote Resources of Webb County
The Board of Trade will issue an attractive promotional booklet about Laredo and Webb County. A. McLaughlin of the Fisk McLaughlin Publicity Bureau in San Antonio will arrive in Laredo next Monday to begin creating the booklet. The aim is to attract home seekers and other interested parties by highlighting local resources and advantages.
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Board of Trade
Laredo
Jones
Fisk- McLaughlin Publicity Bureau
San Antonio
A. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Texas
Webb County
Delegates Invited From Laredo Board Of Trade
The Laredo Board Of Trade received an invitation from the Texas Commercial Secretaries Association to send a delegation representing Laredo to the commercial clubs and boards of trade convention in Dallas on May 19 and 20. Citizens planning to attend in Dallas should contact Secretary Jones to be considered as accredited representatives of Laredo's business and commercial interests.
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Board of Trade
Texas Commercial Secretaries’ Association
Laredo
Convention of Commercial Clubs and Boards of Trade
Dallas
Jones
Laredo High School Class of 1909 Graduation Evening
Washington letter recalls Democratic Simplicity with Taft era social rituals at the White House. A report contrasts planned plainness with formal guest behavior, noting guards in gold lace and the difficulty of guests adapting to nontraditional reception style.
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Washington
White House
Taft
Mr. Taft
Fathers of the Republic
Social Washington
Dr Kings New Life Pills Claim Record Smashes All
An all round laxative tonic known as Dr King's New Life Pills is promoted as unmatched for health. It claims to tone regulate stomach liver kidneys purify blood strengthen nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headaches chills and malaria with a 25 cent price at druggists.
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Dr. King
New Real Estate Firm Formed In Laredo
Messrs T H Kingston and Crawford Laxson form a partnership named redo Realty Company to promote local realty activity. They seek an office and plan active operations, boosted by the Laredo Board of Trade efforts and the city’s business prestige.
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Laredo
Messrs
T. H. Kingston
Crawford Laxson
Redo Realty Company
Elks Big Minstrel Show Feud Over Lead Role
Tension rises at the Elks Big Minstrel Show as Ike Alexander and W H Mims clash during rehearsals. Ike demands feature status while Mims resists, with no serious incidents reported yet.
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Ike Alexander
W. H. Mims
Ike
WY. H
Onion Shipments From Laredo Move 28 Cars Last Night
Twenty eight cars of onions were shipped from Laredo last night. The Texas Mexican moved eighteen cars while the I and G N handled ten. Of these nine teen cars came in over the R G E P.
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Laredo
Births Reported for Local Families
Last night a son was born to Mr and Mrs A D Kutz. This morning a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs A G Bennett. Both families reside in the community.
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A. D. Kutz
A. G. Bennett
Little Locals Update From Town and Schools
Interior work on the Board of Trade office progresses toward completion in a few days. Honor students at the high school await valedictorian and salutatorian decisions next Wednesday. Public school students review the year before final exams. Texas Mexican locomotive derailment near Armen gol warehouse causes minor damage. imports today include six cars of calamine and other goods. Cement sidewalk work begins around Mrs Hall’s property. Concert at Concordia theater in Nuevo Laredo expects standing room. High school boys plan to play ball at Monterrey after writing for a game. County commissioners court meets to finish term. three minor cases in corporation court. Weather cloudy and cool, no rain. One more week until public schools close for vacation.
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Mareschal Neil
Educational Institute
Laredo High School
Narcisa Anita Cardenas
Sophie Agnes Christen
Elizabeth May Merriman
Joseph Charles Christen
Edmond Julius Moser
Joseph Charles Netzer
Edward Oscar Staben
Board of Trade
Mexico
Ixile
Jefferies
Monterrey
Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed in 1886 oath
Frank J. Chenney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Chenney & Co. in Toledo Ohio pledges to pay one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case, as Hall's Catarrh Cure is described to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Notary A. W. Gleason witnessed this December 6, 1886. Sold by druggists. testimonials requested. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation marketed.
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State of
Onto
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Chenney
F. J. Chenney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cueney
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Curary & Co
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Fast Stomach Rest
An advertisement touts Kodol as a perfect digester aiding all foods. It claims the stomach rests while digestion occurs, offers a money back guarantee, and promotes a large bottle with N times quantity, produced by E C DeWitt Co in Chicago.
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Pene
E.C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
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Stier
Joseph Netzer
ROUGE
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Elizabeth Merriman
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Edmond Moser
NEW Real Estate Firm
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Laredo Field
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M. A. Worsham
J. Jd. Hewitt
Mi. A. Worsham & Co
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J. Armengol
Valdez
Reed’s
John O. Buenz
George PreuefFer
Sonora News Company
Cross
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Sames
Moore& Co
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Laredo Furniture CO
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J. A. Gray
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