Times laments telegraph blackout and urges readers to await full AP news
The Times explains a recent press blackout when the local telegraph office shut down, delaying Associated Press dispatches. It notes ongoing big news like the Jenkins case, coal and railroad strikes, and Europe issues, urging readers to stay patient while carriers restore service.
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Miners Refuse Pay Increase Amid Coal Shortage
The present coal shortage prompts action not talk as miners reject pay rise and refuse to return to work. The shortage already disrupts industry and threatens daily life, with the public pressured by government actions amid a divided populace.
Railroad Time Table Teaches City Schedules
Texas-Mexican Train No. 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 6:00 a.m. Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3:35 p.m. International & Great Northern fast train to St. Louis departs 8:30 a.m. arrives 2:50 p.m. Night Train departs 9:00 p.m. Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Train No. 1 from Laredo departs 8:30 a.m. arrives Minera 10:20 a.m. Train No. 2 from Minera departs 11:00 a.m. arrives Laredo 3:15 p.m.
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Marcus H Holcomb Seventy Fifth Birthday Governor of Connecticut
Marcus H. Holcomb marks his seventy fifth birthday. Since 1915 he has served as Connecticut governor, noted for thrift and lower state costs. Hartford native, southington resident, lawyer, jurist, and banker with extensive public service.
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Local aviators offer crowd-pleasing flights in Laredo
Fred J. Rutledge and J. T. Ringland, former U S Army aviators, arrived in Laredo with a Curtiss biplane. They will operate three days of passenger flights from the Heights aviation camp, offering ten minute rides to as high as 1500 feet at a fare of ten.
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J. T. Ringland
United States Army
Laredo
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Ringland
Curtis
Dr. New Discovery Cold Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts a Dr New Discovery remedy for colds coughs and croup with a claim of rapid relief. It promotes a family solution for grippe and related attacks priced at 60 cents and 1 20 a bottle through druggists.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Publicity Card
An advertising blurb claims Dr King’s New Life Pills purify the body and aid digestion. It markets 25 cent bottles available at all druggists with emphasis on regular elimination and cleansing of impurities.
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New Life
When Bearcat Went Dry at the Royal Theatre
Eastern Kentucky Cumberland Mountains provide the backdrop for the six reel photoplay When Bearcat Went Dry at the Royal Theatre today and tonight. The film centers on a noble mountain boy amid primitive surroundings with feuds illicit stills and no great romance, delivering thrills from start to finish.
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Your Troubles May be a Warning of a Nervous Breakdown
Nine failures out of ten are due to personal physical conditions. The causes are usually not far to seek at first a little braining, weakened memory, insomnia, nervous indigestion and increased irritability. Nerves become unstrung and finally there is a complete breakdown of the nervous system.
Thanksgiving Day Cloudy and Cold Across Laredo
Thanksgiving dawned cloudy with a chilly north wind and misting rain. The cold spell is expected to last several days, but Laredo has ample coal and abundant natural gas for heating, reducing the risk of a winter fuel shortage. Local mines plan to boost cannel coal output to meet distant orders as onions are transplanted to fields in the coming weeks.
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Masonic Notice for Laredo Lodge Meeting Tonight
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No 547 A F A M tonight at 7 30 Work in F C Degree All visiting brethren invited to attend Fritz Werner W M.
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Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Calomel Substitute
Olive Tablets act gently on the bowels and liver to stimulate natural action, clear the blood, and purify the system without calomel after effects. They help bad breath and provide quick relief. Take one or two nightly for a week. 10c and 25c boxes available.
Bisexual Laredo wedding seals unlikely age pair
Maigio Cisneros aged 89 and Mrs Alvina Mendoza aged 70 wed at the Mexican Presbyterian church on Thanksgiving afternoon at 3 o clock in a ceremony attended by friends.
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Laredo
Maigio Cisneros
Alvina Mendoza
Card of Thanks to Laredo Fire Department and Friends
I express sincere thanks to the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department and kind friends who aided during last Tuesday night storm, saving my home from destruction by fire and providing valuable assistance.
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Laredo
Arguments For New Trials Heard In District Court
In district court Judge Mullally overruled the motion for a new trial for Juan Amaya who was convicted last term of liquor law violation and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. The court granted a new trial for Pidela Gonzales after evidence showed jury misconduct and additional evidence not heard at trial.
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Juan Amaya
Pidela Gonzales
Washington Irving and other notable anniversaries
Today marks November 28 with dates tied to Washington Irving who died in 1859 at Tarrytown New York. Also listed are events from 1814 Abernethy birth to 1917 Russian armistice talks with Germany and Balkan battles.
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We Buy Rags Announcement for The Times Office
The notice invites readers to wash and bring old rags to The Times office. It promises best prices, specifies rags must be soft and clean, and gives no other details.
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Times Office
Tragic Death Amid Mexican Storm Claims Carmona
Consuelo Carmona, about 26, an employee at Constitutionalist Lines machine shops in Nuevo Laredo, was killed when an empty cattle car ran him down in the railroad yards during last Tuesday night’s storm. He and three companions, holding hands, failed to see the car and were struck as they crossed the tracks, Carmona dying instantly before witnesses.
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Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claim 1886 Bonded Offer
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarini case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The oath is sworn before Notary A W Gleason on December 6 1886 in Toledo Ohio. The advertisement states the medicine is taken internally and works through the bloodstream. It mentions constipation and provides contact lines.
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Laredo Volunteer Fire Department Honored for Fire Rescue
Mrs. D Salinas and her daughter thank the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department and friends for evacuating and saving their home during Tuesday night’s storm and for additional aid during the emergency.
Chamberlain's Tablets Offer Lasting Laxative Help
A health notice explains most laxatives give only temporary relief and should be used for that purpose. For permanent relief, use Chamberlain's Tablets and follow package directions. The tablets move the bowels improve appetite and strengthen digestion.
Laredo Port Imports and Local Ads Highlight 1910s Trade
The report notes five carloads of ixtle and two of hides imported through the port of Laredo, with local ads from Webb County Lumber Co and F. W. Woolworth Co. Also mentions Benavides oil field activity, Thanksgiving turkey arrivals, barber and plumbing services, a court term schedule, studio photo work, weather outlook, and aviation novelty.
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Music Teacher and Pupil Debate Ragtime Costs
A pupil questions why ragtime is used in lessons while suggesting slower, soothing music. The teacher replies that the lessons are too expensive, implying cost influences repertoire choice.
A Good Cough Medicine for Children in Redon Georgia
Mrs J W Phillips of Redon Ga phoned merchant J M Floyd seeking Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She reported purchasing a recent bottle and praised its effect on her children noting it keeps coughs loose aids expectoration and helps clear the system during a cold.
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Chamberlain's
Corpus Christi Come Back Edition Showcases City Rebound
The Times reports a caller back edition from Corpus Christi Caller issued yesterday to prove the city rebounds after September 14 disaster. Fifty four page issue includes illustrations and ads and cites Laredo send greetings as Border City aids the comeback with rebuilding shown as proof of growth.
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