Conservation of our Power Resources from the White House talks
From Friday's Daily notes the White House conference on Conservation of Natural Resources features addresses by experts including St Clair Putnam on steam water and electricity. The article highlights three stages of power use from water and wind to steam to electric transmission and calls for reappraisal of power sources. It also includes a humorous Houston Post quip about a Chicago woman dead from talking.
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White House
Washington
United States
St. Clair Putnam
New England
Diversification urged to aid Brownsville progress
The Brownsville Herald and Laredo Times advocate paying diversification to energize work and forge a path toward Brownsville. Supporters say any incoming development toward Brownsville signals progress and aligns with the right direction.
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Brownsville
Laredo
Governors Convene at White House for Conservation
The writer argues that a convention of all governors at the White House to discuss conserving natural resources would yield more benefit than many political conventions held nationwide. The emphasis is on the potential impact of unified state leadership on national resource policy.
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White House
Roosevelt and Bryan Dine Together at White House
The report notes President Roosevelt and Mr. Bryan shared a table at the White House yesterday and found the menu agreeable, yet questions remain whether a shared political dinner could ever be served by the same chef.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
White House
Statesman Urges Contentment Planting Over Discontent
A declared aim urges citizens to diversify by cultivating contentment rather than yielding to demagogues who sow dissatisfaction and prejudice to harvest political gain. The rhetoric frames contentment as a stable public good and warns against manipulative rhetoric.
Authorities urged to impose strict mosquito quarantine
With heavy rains filling water holes around the city officials are urged to establish a rigid mosquito quarantine to prevent any chance of invasion as warm weather approaches.
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Mosquito
Residents vow to replace shade trees after storm damage
Report notes heavy loss of shade trees and shrubbery from yesterday s trainstorm and expresses regret. Local residents plan to replace damaged greenery as soon as the season allows.
Gate City Quiet in Dry Spots Report for Tours
Report notes no reliable reports of dry places in the Gate City yesterday for a few tours. The remark suggests weather or conditions that limited public events, with no confirmed venues or schedules listed.
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Gate City
Big Draft Team Pulling to the White House
The report highlights B. D. T. Bryan along with Debs and Taft as leading figures in a heavyweight draft toward the White House. It notes increasing political maneuvering and shifting support among key factions as the campaign gathers momentum.
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B. D. T. Bryan
Debs
Taft
White House
The Most Common Cause of Suffering
Rheumatism causes more pain and suffering than any other disease and Chamberlain's ointment offers relief. The ad notes temporary relief can become permanent for some, while chronic cases in old people may not be permanently curable but pain relief is valuable. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from druggists.
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Chamberlain
Reopening notice for Lincoln Street restaurant run by Ensaio Bravo
Mrs. Ensaio Bravo announces she will continue her late husband’s restaurant on Lincoln Street west of the Laredy National Bank. Juan Bravo will oversee the kitchen and Thursday and Saturday Mexican dishes will be offered. Patronage invited. May 15, 1921.
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Lincoln Street
Laredy National Bank
Juan Bravo
Ensaio Bravo
Heaviest Rain Floods Southwest Texas on Rainy Afternoon
A historic fourty minute downpour drenched Southwest Texas with five inches of rain and hail. Winds blasted the city, windows shattered, and streets flooded to horse depths. Texas Mexican and I N G N lines failed as the Chacon bridge collapsed. onion farmers fear widespread crop loss and delays into next year.
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Texas
Thel & N. G
Nuevo Laredo
Santa Maria Avenue
Flores Avenue
Texas Mexican Railroad
Webb Station
National
Texas Mexican
Aguilaves
Chacon
Urgent call for drainage of flood prone district near Zacate creek
A city flood emergency urges immediate drainage to save hundreds of women and children living in floorless homes south and east of the Texas Mexican depot. Past efforts by the city and Texas Mexican road amount to about $2000, with a cheaper open ditch plan once proposed by civil engineer Sam Bratton costing under $1000. The article urges special council action or county aid to prevent repeated floods and ensuing sickness.
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Texas Mexican Depot
Zacate Creek
Sam Bratton
Cake Walk and Local Happenings At Market Hall
Local notes describe a cake walk with the Caballeros and Belen dez and Lozano from N. Laredo, plus Juan de la Garza and Teresa Flores. Onion growers report weather concerns easing after rain, with optimism for upcoming shipments. Tar tires delayed by yesterday’s storm and Woodmen of the World picnic plans near San Jose are noted.
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San Jose
Stomach Ailment Often Mistaken for Heart Trouble
Advertisement claims stomach issues cause chest pains and urges using Kodol to cure symptoms. It promotes Reed's Drug Store as the seller and promises quick relief after weeks of use.
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Reed
Drowned Wife Of Groveton Bakery Owner Found
In Groveton Texas on May 15 the wife of bakery owner Roy Gray disappeared during the night and was later found dead in a ten foot deep cistern adjacent to Gray's residence. The woman, an invalid who recently returned from Houston after surgery, had been suffering long and was said to have crawled under the house prior to leaving. Her absence was noticed when her husband checked her room with morning coffee.
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Groveton
Texas
Roy Gray
Gray
Sparks Cited For Contempt In Insurance Funds Case
Austin Texas May 13 Sam Sparks state treasurer was cited to appear in Dallas Fourteenth District Court on Sept 14 to answer why he should not be judged in contempt for refusing to turn over garnisheed insurance company funds amounting to about 640. The funds were garnisheed after a judgment against Standard Mutual Fire Insurance Company and a receiver held the company. The attorney general advised Sparks not to heed the court order on these grounds.
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Austin
Tex
Sam Sparks
Fourteenth District Court of
Dallas
A.C. Graham
Standard Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Sparks
Graham
Fourteenth District Court
Academy to play Crankes at League Park next Sunday
Baseball match set for Sunday morning at League Park with Academy and Cranke's meeting at 10 o clock. Admission 15 cents. Lineups show KE Gray CC L Chamberlain and others facing Cranke's led by J Musset and J Gray with positions listed.
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Academy
Cranke’s
League Park
Cranke's
KE. Gray CC
L. Chamberlain
Gray W. Cap
Richter
H. Buenz
N. Polkinhorn
Tarver J. Musset
J. Gray C
Sebinerss
H. Sielski
Rainfall at Port McIntosh Measures Five Inches
Observation at Port McIntosh records five inches of rain from 1 30 to 6 30 yesterday afternoon. The heavy shower affected local streets and utilities with noticeable runoff and pooling.
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Port McIntosh
It Reached the Spot in My Case says Omega store owner
It reached the spot the very seat of my cough. E Humphrey, owner of a large general store in Omega Ohio and president of Adams County Telephone Co and Home Telephone Co, credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life. The ad touts it as reaching the cough spot and healing throat lungs and chest with a 50 cent to dollar price and free trial bottle.
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Roding
Messrs
BEC, DE Witt & CO
Chicago
Cornell
E. Humphrey
Omega, O
Adams County Telephone Co
The
Home Telephone Co
Pike County
Dr. King
Fraternal Lodges Meet Weekly Across City
Local groups including Gate City Temple No 30 Laredo Division 399 and K P Hall units hold regular meetings. Listings show times for M E C, M of R, Woodmen of the World, Knights of Columbus, and other orders with officers named and halls at Red Men’s and K P venues.
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Gate City Temple
J. W. Thompson
Viola Sharkey
M of R
Laredo
Order of Railway Conductors
K. P. Hall
Geo. M. Gibson, CO
Modern Woodmen OF America
Knights of Pythias Hall
M. Sauvignet
N. G. Earnest
Red Men’s Hall
D. N. Hickey
J. A. Fink
O. RB
L T. Rogers
C. C. Thos
DeWitt's Hazel Salve Sold at Reed's Drug Store
Promotes DeWitt's Hazel Salve as the original healing soothing cooling remedy for piles. Advertised as tough on symptoms with substitutes available, Reed's Drug Store carries the product for customers seeking relief.
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DeWitt
Reed’s
Business Change at Ruimsay Stables Livery Service
Joan Applewuite announces purchase of Ruimsay Stables and plans to expand with more horses and vehicles to run a first class livery business. Date noted 5-14-31.
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Ruimsay
Joan Applewuite
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