Galveston Bond Message Urges Constitutional Amendment
Judge Mullally urges voting for a constitutional amendment to empower Galveston city and county to fund protective works worth five million dollars. He says the measure benefits every state resident and highlights Galveston’s role in supplying other regions. The talk links Bible tolls and the recent storm to call for unity and action to prevent future disasters.
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J. Mullally
Galveston City
County
Galveston Bonding Amendment Urged for City Port Expansion
The Galveston plan seeks voter approval to amend Texas constitution allowing bonded debt to fund port and harbor improvements. Corpus Christi and Galveston officials point to past storms and the need for greater protection and facilities, with federal loans likely. Residents are urged to vote yes to empower city and county to incur indebtedness for enhanced maritime capacity and safety.
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Galves
Galston
Corpus Christi
Galveston
Hieh
Alveston
Texas
Red Cross Drive Seeks Membership Boost This Fall
The American Red Cross launches a new drive starting Sunday to expand membership beyond funds. Annual memberships at one dollar per person support ongoing relief work for famine-stricken Europe and other regions. organizers emphasize sustaining a high level of efficiency and continuing aid even after the war.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Cross
Europe
trans-Caucasus
Armenia
Asia Minor
Anniversaries Mark Prominent Figures From Royalty to Boxing
On October 24 readers note birthdays of Queen Victoria of Spain formerly Princess Hina of Battenberg born in England sixty five? years ago, Prince Gonzalo youngest son born in Madrid five years ago, Sir Patrick Plunkett an Irish statesman born sixty five years ago, George W. Clarke former governor born in Shelby County Indiana sixty seven years ago, and Ted Kid Lewis renowned welterweight born in London twenty three years ago.
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Queen Victoria
Spain
Hina of Battenberg
England
Prince Gonzalo
Madrid
Plunkett
Ireland
George W. Clarke
Town
Shelby County
Indiana
Ted
Kid
Lewis
London
Birthday tribute to Wisconsin congressman James A. Frear
The piece marks the birthday of James A. Frear a Wisconsin representative noted as a brave foe of pork barrel spending. It cites his advocacy for a budget style national finance and his prior Wisconsin work including an insurance reform inquiry that helped modernize state oversight.
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James A. Frear
Congress
Wisconsin
Times Readers Offered Daily Opportunities
A note promoting daily opportunities from THE TIMES markets a subscription at 60 cents per month. The appeal emphasizes ongoing access to opportunities through regular newspaper delivery.
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the Times
Mexican Artists Set for Two Evenings in Laredo
The Royal Opera House hosts Companhia Tipica Mexicana Ler do for Sunday and Monday, a top Mexican troupe of musicians and dancers. Tickets are sold at Benjamin Cardenas 606 Plores street or by phone 944, with early reservations advised. The group is touring through Laredo en route to Europe.
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Laredo
Royal Opera House
Companhia Tipica Mexicana Lerdo
Mexico
Benjamin Cardenas
Plores Street
Europe
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Relieves Bronchial Trouble
Mrs. A. E. Sidenberder of Rockfield Indiana says chronic spring bronchial trouble eases after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a few days, with all signs of illness disappearing.
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A. E. Sidenberder
Rockfield
Ind
Chamberlain
Brownsville Nurse Dies From Poisoning
Mrs Fred D Austin formerly Miss O Conor Byrne died in a Brownsville hospital from plomaine poisoning. Funeral set for 5 30 tomorrow at the Byrne residence 1202 Cortez street with relatives and friends invited.
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Fred D. Austin
Brownsville
Joe P. Byrne
Laredo
Byrne
Cortez Street
Masonic Meeting Called in Laredo Lodge No 647
Laredo Lodge No 647 A Fr A M calls a meeting tonight at 8 pm for work in the fellowcraft degree. All visiting brethren invited. Fritz Werner, W M.
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Laredo
A. Fr
A. M
Fritz Werner
W. M
Chauffeur Punished In Laredo For Fatal Reckless Driving
A district court jury in Laredo convicted Cipriano Araisa, a jitney chauffeur, of violating state auto laws after he struck an old woman and two children on San Bernardo Avenue and fled. He received six months in jail in addition to two months already served. The verdict serves as a warning to reckless drivers. The trial of Felipe Herrera for aggravated assault was continued to October 30 due to a missing witness.
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Laredo
Cipriano Araisa
San Bernardo
Felipe Herrera
County Judge seeks ex-soldiers for census enumerators
Judge Geo R Page of Laredo says he has fifteen census enumerator vacancies to fill from January 1 to February 1 with good pay. He prefers ex soldiers, but urges both men and women to apply at his office, noting available documents and inviting eligible Laredo veterans to learn the job details and earn income.
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Page
Laredo
Geo. R. Page
the Times
Judge Page
Army
Navy
U. S
Dr King’s New Discovery for Cold and Cough
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a proven remedy for cold cough and croup. It claims the product relieves quickly with long standing quality and popularity and lists prices 60c and 1.20 per bottle at druggists.
Local marriages and business notes from Laredo area
The county clerk reports marriage licenses issued to Pablo Gonzales with Miss Benicia Martinez and Jose Lorenzi with Miss Maria de Jesus Martinez. Various notices follow including a theatre listing for Sesue Hayakawa in The Dragon Painter at the Royal, plus ads for plumbing service by B. Juarez, gas and oil ads, and multiple local business updates.
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Pablo Gonzales
Benicia Martinez
Jose Lorenzi
Maria de Jesus Martinez
Bullfight in Nuevo Laredo Promises Strong Show Sunday
The fourth big bullfight in the Nuevo Laredo arena is set for Sunday at 4 PM local time with matadors Jesus Tenes and Pedro Espejo leading the program. Four large bulls will be fought to the death, and onlookers from Laredo are expected to attend.
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Laredo
Webb County
New Laredo
Jesus Tenes
Pedro Espejo
Nuevo Laredo
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertises Health Boost
A vintage drugstore ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for sluggish bowels and liver. It claims the pills cleanse the system and improve digestion, urging readers to buy for 25 cents at druggists tonight.
Smiling Bill Parsons Dies at 43 in California
The motion picture world mourns William Parsons known as Smiling Bill Parsons who died at his California home on September 29 after a week long illness. The comedian, age 43, recently married to Billie Rhodes, had been in pictures for two years after a medical college background and earlier worked as an insurance agent. His distinctive bald head and hearty two reel comedies brought wide laughter to millions.
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Motion Picture Journal
Dallas
California
William Parsons
Bill” Parsons
Bill
Billie Rhodes
Parsons
Bear over two hundred pound visitor near Asherton
The San Antonio Express reports a 295 pound black bear spotted near Asherton kicking up a stir in Laredo. A cow puncher first lassoed the animal and, after a firefight, it escaped. Another cowboy killed the bear with a rifle. The bear likely crossed from Mexico amid Rio Grande rises and wandered toward population centers before the fatal encounter. Bear meat warnings echo local chatter.
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Laredo
San Antonio Express
Asherton
Bruin
Mexico
Rio Grande
Gratitude Letter From Logansport Woman Praises Remedy
Mrs William Bell of Logansport Indiana writes to express gratitude for Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy she used three years ago during a severe diarrhoea attack. She states it was the only medicine that relieved her.
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William Bell
Logansport
Ind
Chamberlain
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