Local notices and ads from old Texan papers
Various advertisements and public notices including Spanish lessons at 707 Con vent Avenue, gift shop items, floral offerings by Green florist, and rental of card tables. Also public stenographer service, corset fitting by Miss Sallee, electric lights and fans, a talk by Clarence E. Gilmore, plumbing by B Juarez, turkey buying by Feliz Hernandez, Ye Beauty Shoppe, and a royal theater show with Norma Waldbunage Within the Law and other promo lines. Plainly a collage of classifieds and small notices from a Texas town paper.
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Convent Avenue
M. Sallee
Lincoln St
Don J. Pluvius
Laredo
A. Stowers Furniture Co
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
San Antonio
Texas
Commissioners Court of
Web County
Seasion
San Antonio Team Arrives to Meet Local American Legion
The A B Frank team from San Antonio travels to Laredo Saturday afternoon to face the American Legion squad. The visitors boast college and army stars with a strong line and fast backfield. they have four wins, one tie in six games. Game set for Sunday at 4 PM with admission 50 cents. Also notes a Shamrock Weekly Barbecue on Saturday from 4 to 9 PM. Felix Lozano arrested for liquor transport. held to grand jury after a J P trial with bond set at 500.
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A. B. Frank
San Antonio
Laredo
American Legion
Franks
Army
4Th Cavalry
Rat Experiment at Johns Hopkins Highlights Care Gap
Johns Hopkins Hospital conducted a rat study dividing six pedigreed rats into two cages. Three received proper feeding and care, developing sleek coats and healthy teeth, while the neglected trio showed scruffy fur poor teeth and skin issues. The aim was to illustrate how care affects outcomes, urging help for the Red Cross.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Red Cross
Cause of Pimples Explained and Skin Cure Promoted
An article explains pimples arise from poisons in perspiration clogging skin pores. It promotes Black and White Ointment as the remedy, claiming it heals sores, rebuilds tissue, and expels toxins. The ad states the 50c size offers triple the amount of the 25c size and notes dealers carry it.
Social Calendar: bridge tea honors Mrs Edwin Wormser
Friday events include Mrs Carrie Gumport and Mrs M K Wormser hosting a 3 PM bridge for Mrs Edwin Wormser at Mrs FP Wormser's home. St Anne's Society gathers at 4 PM at Mrs I Rodriguez's residence.
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Carrie Gumport
M. K. Wormser
Bridge
Edwin Wormser
FP. Wormser
St. Anne's Society
I. Rodriguez
Systemless emotional activities debate in Laredo groups
A weekly Kiwanis meeting notes Father and Son Day guests and public talks on parenting and health. The piece urges coordinated charity work, proposing a single office to streamline drives and reduce waste, stressing time and energy must be used efficiently.
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Kiwanis Club
Alphonse Wormser
Lightner
S. T. Phelps
Marshall Brennan
Will Brennan
Willie Brennan
Milton
Delbert Wright
Mr. La'e
Rev
Cook
Dr. Skinner
Skinner
Rev. Black
Laredo
Tarbett
U. S. Public Health Service
Notable 18th to 20th Century U.S. and World Honours Milestones
A chronology lists events from 1702 to 1921 including Lord Cornbury's governor appointment in New York and New Jersey, Nottingham weavers riots, Henry Markham birth, Siam constitution decree, Breckenridge statue unveiling, Samuel F. Smith death, New York Cotton Exchange reopening, and Marshal Foch receiving an honorary degree from Georgetown University.
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Lord Cornbury
New York
New Jersey
Queen Anne
Nottingham
England
Henry H. Markham
California
Wilmington
N. Y
Pasadena
Siam
Lexington
John C. Breckenridge
Samuel F. Smith
America
Boston
New York Cotton Exchange
Marschal Foch
Georgetown University
Married Ladies Social Club Brings Elegant Bridge Tea
The Married Ladies Social Club hosted a refined event with American Beauty roses and rose colored zinnias adorning the rooms. A two course luncheon preceded a six-table bridge session where Mrs. J. B. DaCamara won the club prize and Mrs. G. R. Weber of Corpus Christi took the guest prize, each receiving embroidered lingerie. Mrs. Cogley earned a consolation prize of a sweet grass basket. Mrs. Smith's hosting was aided by her mother Mrs. A. Hopkins.
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J. B. DaCamara
G. R. Weber
Corpus Christi
Dirigible Sets Flight for San Antonio From Scott Field
A dirigible departed Scott Field near Belleville on a schedule flight to San Antonio to join an aerial expedition on November 18. The trip was announced by authorities.
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Associated Press
Belleville
Firth Avenue Shop Robbed of $50,000 in Furs
New York police reported three bandits smashed a plate glass window at Hickson Inc on Firth Avenue and escaped in a car with $50,000 worth of furs.
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Associated Press
New York
Firth Avenue
Hickson, Inc
Seven Die in Stuttgart Rail Crash Near Stuttgart
Seven persons were killed and twenty injured when a locomotive collided with a passenger train near Stuttgart today. The crash occurred on the railway line and disaster crews raced to the scene.
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Associated Preak
Berlin
Stuttgart
Von Kahr Hated in the Capital and Loved Outside
In Munich on November 16, Dr. von Kahr, Bavarian dictator, is denounced in the capital yet gains support beyond the city as crowds cheer his appearances. Outside Munich he enjoys confidence amid letters and resolutions backing his course while clergy offer moral backing. In Bern, some 40,000 Swiss residents in Germany are returning home due to political and economic strain.
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Associated Press
Munich
von Cat
Jerne
Germany
Fragmented early 20th century dispatch on German policy shifts
A garbled report from London dated November 16 discusses German leadership plans and their impact on Britain. It mentions potential changes in government, ministerial actions, and quotes about political maneuvering and impending general elections set for December.
Cotton Prices Soar On New Orleans Ginning Figures
New Orleans reports private ginning to November 14 at 46,000 bales and 420,000 bales output, triggering a sharp rise in cotton prices. In early trading, active months jumped about 75 points after opening around 59.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Deadlock over Ruhr Stile on settlement
An obscure dispatch from associates reports a deadlock between authorities and factions over a Ruhr settlement. The text is garbled but suggests ongoing bargaining and potential delays affecting regional governance and postwar priorities.
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Ruhr Stile
Opening oil market shows 84.00 price with advance
New York buyers push oil to a new high as the November December cotton market opens with an 84.00 value and a ten point gain.
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New York
World’s Autos Reach 17 Million By Year Start
A P report from Washington states that by January 1 a total of 17,000,000 automobiles will be in operation worldwide, with 14,000,000 in the United States about one car for every eight people. The global fleet is expected to rise 17 percent from the previous year.
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Washington
M. H. Hoepll
Automobile Division
Commerce Department
United States
Prep for Bombs as Cuban Police Readies Security
Havana on November 16 reports that reserve forces of the national police are held in precinct stations to guard the presidential palace and other government buildings. Unconfirmed tips say bombs may be thrown at state buildings, prompting tightened readiness.
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Havana
Cuba
National Police
Oklahoma Klan Faces Subpoena For Records
The Associated Press reports in Oklahoma that the Perea counsel alleges impeachment steps against Governor J C Whiten. A subpoena to NL Jewett grand dragon of the Khan in Oklahoma sought all records of the organization, but was not served as of this morning.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Perea
J. C. Whiten
Atlanta
Knoux Klan
Jewett
Grand Bragon of the
Prohibition Agents Seize Two Philadelphia Breweries
Prohibition authorities seized two Philadelphia breweries today for alleged Volstead act violations. The week raises the district total of seized breweries to twenty two.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pershing urges Americanization education for voters
General John J. Pershing, via the American Legion, says Americans must be educated to accept national responsibilities to keep rights. He cites that fewer than half of eligible voters cast ballots, in a statement issued during American Education Week observed November 18 to 24.
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Associated Preea
Indianapolis
Ind
John J. Pershing
American Legion
Pershing
Industry Notes Highlight Major Markets And Expositions
Omaha claims to be the world’s largest butter market while Chicago houses most wood engravers in the United States. Britain’s mines produce five to six million tons of coal weekly. Fifty years ago wood pulp began drawing attention for papermaking. The National Association of Real Estate Boards runs a correspondence course in real estate practice. The second national exposition of power and mechanical engineering will be held in New York City the week of December 3.
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Omaha
United States
Chicago
Great Britain
National Associaion of Real Estate Boards
National Exposition of Power and Mechanical Engineering
New York City
Notable Births Observed On Anniversary November 6
Dr. Lemuel H. Marlin president of Boston University born Mercer Ohio 62 years ago today. Thomas H. Ince motion picture producer born Newport R I 43 years ago today. Rev Joseph P. Lynch Catholic bishop of Dallas born St Joseph Mich 51 years ago today. Edward Morgan postmaster of New York City born Marshall Mich 68 years ago today.
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Lemuel H. Marlin
Boston University
Mercer
Ohio
Thomas H. Ince
Newport
R. 1
Itt
Joseph P. Lynch
Dallas
St. Joseph
Mich
Edward Morgan
New York City
Marshall
Crown Prince Congratulated as Patches Reach Him
Readers and officials across Ceerteaiey send messages to the Crown Prince William amid a ceremony. Reports describe crowds gathering at the estate with food stalls and immediate relief for the poor, as aid efforts are organized.
Acquitted of Murder By Jury In Local Trial
An accused man was acquitted by a jury on murder charges after testimony and deliberation in a state court. The trial examined the defendant’s involvement in the fatal incident and concluded with a verdict of not guilty on the murder count.
Women’s clues meet details remain unclear
Fragmentary text from a news snippet mentions women’s clues meet and associations but lacks coherent facts. No clear events, dates, or names can be confirmed from the legible portion.
Drastic Changes Suggested for Texas Phisophists Church
Fragmented OCR note from Associated Press describes drastic proposed reforms to church in Texas after an animal convention. Mentions new wardship budget plan and three separate accounts, one local and one state, with a two minute submission period and emphasis on finitedal arrangements.
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Pexas
Texas
Vernon Men Charged With Murder in Hodges Death
Vernon Texas November 10. A murder charge was filed against Ryan Neveis and Slim Woodward in connection with the death of Jim Hodges. Hodges was found fatally wounded on a highway after their automobile allegedly struck him and fled the scene.
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Vernon
Texas
Sheeiprank Tumondson
Ryan Neveis
Slim Woodward
Jim Flodioes
Fire destroys loading racks at Humble Refining Campus
A major blaze at the Humble Refining Campus near Hildred causes $100,800 in losses. Sparks from a locomotive reportedly touched off the fire, destroying loading equipment and triggering explosions of several tank cars. The Trinity and Brazos Valley Railroad property suffered damage including a destroyed locomotive and multiple freight cars.
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Associated Press
Coreteam
Texas
Spe Today Ap
Humble of and Refining
Hildred
Tfeat
Trinity and Brazos Valley Railroad
Centenary events and national meetings announced today
Today marks the birth centenary of Henry G. Davis and several national gatherings. Delegates convene in San Francisco for the Army of the United States meeting, the Presbyterian General Council meets in Atlantic City to set the 1924 budget at 15 million, and the National Motorists Association debates safer highways in Washington for a two day session.
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Henry G. Davis
U. S
West Virginia
San Francisco
Association of the Army of the United States
General Council of the Presbyterian Church
Atlantic City
National Motorists’ Association
Whch
Washington
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Laredo Candy Company
Agnes Hawkins
The
Gossard Corset Co
Hackenberger
Fidel Cantu
Enrique Villanueva
Estela Medrano
Emilio ‘Navarro
Emeteria Vela
Clarence E. Gilmore
B. Juarez
Feliz Hernandez
Royal Theater
Norma Walmadge
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Timea
Corpus Christ Street
Christy Bros
Wild Animal Showa
Shamrock
Johnny Williamson
Violet
Oberfecht Society
Osten
Stephen Chalmers
New York Times
Bert Marra
Billy
Amarillo
Jack McArdle
City
W. B. Hobson
Mexico City
Austin
Chas. B. Gatewood
San Diego
Major Gatewood
Woman’s Club
Catholic Daughters of America
K. C. Hall
Mesdames Puig
J. P. Leyendecker
Peter Parker
Convery
J. M. Ramos
M. P. Cullinan
Ha W. M.S
Baptist Church
E. G. Clingenpel
Clara Keith
H. L. Guine
Allbright
Bergen
Christ
B. F. Walker
Graves
Rose Walker Circle
Harvey Jones
Christopher, Til
Moser.Browning
Moser
Ed Moser
Alma Browning
Brady
A. R. Smith
Associated Charities
France
Poincare
Chamber of Duties
von Kahr
London
Lingland
Babi
Isincorne
Hic Cabege
Boa
Para Ict
Tlement
Asociated Press
Jatessohtort
Noy
Ayerties
Essary
Industry
Crown
Willian
Hadi Anne
Iiv Associeted Presa
Waedpita
Dente, Ney
Wogren
James Ddeay
Proche
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