Birth registration urged to protect identity and rights
A column argues for universal birth registration, noting cattle and hogs are registered and the U.S. Public Health Service lists eleven reasons. It highlights identity, nationality, legitimacy, inheritance, and voting rights, and warns that uniform laws would guard the honor of military uniforms and curb abuse by service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States Public Health Service
Thrs
Europe
England
Bureau of Vital Statistics
The Uniform and Its Protection for Service Members
The piece defends the uniform as a symbol of duty to upholds law and constitutional order. It supports a Senate proposal to criminalize wearing military attire during mobs or disturbances and argues it would curb discrimination against uniformed personnel in public venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
St. Louis
Congress
United States
National Senate
Army
Navy
Gratitude Letter Praises Chamberlain Remedy in Indiana
Mrs. William Bell of Logansport Indiana expresses deep thanks for Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy which relieved a severe diarrhoea attack three years ago and she notes it was the only medicine that brought relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bell
Logansport
Ind
Chamberlain
Consul Robertson Back From Brother's Bedside
Lieutenant Richard Robertson lies ill with pneumonia as his brother United States Consul Randolph Robertson returns from Washington to aid the bedside in San Antonio. The Laredo gin reports 1120 bales of cotton ginned and more seed cotton arriving from Zapata and Webb counties, with the season far from ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Robertson
U. S
United States
Randolph Robertson
Washington
San Antonio
San Diego
California
Laredo
Robertson
Zapata
Webb County
Zapata County
Rock
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN FEATURES AND CHANGES
Notes on women candidates for aldermen in Petoskey Michigan and Grand Rapids Michigan first policewoman Catherine D Gillette introduced in Grand Rapids. Reports on international women labor conference plans in Washington and New York City meetings. Miss Elizabeth Harrison admitted to the czar at Indianapolis and the Paris chameleon suit changing color with weather.
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Petoskey
Mich
Grand Rapids
Catherine D. Gillette
Russia
Turkey
Alice Polk Hill
Denver
Colorado
Shoup
Decatur
K. W. Kirkpatrick
International Congress of Working Women
Washington
National Board of Directors
National League For Women's Service
Oon
New York City
Elizabeth Harrison
Benjamin Iarrison
United States
Indianapolis
Harrison
New York University
Paris
Grocers Seek ICc Hearing on Pack- er Refrigeration Cars
Chicago October 21 Inter state Commerce Commission to hear the National Wholesale Grocers Association charge that meat packers gain monopoly by using refrigeration cars for meat products only. Grocers demand equal service for non meat goods. packers accused of expanding into other lines. Parties include railroads and wholesale associations from Kansas Texas Oklahoma Missouri and others.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Congress
Kansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Misouri
Today’s Birthdays Highlight Noted English and American Figures
Celebrated list marks birthdays of John Burns English labor leader born in Lon siana GL years ago. Louis N Parker English novelist born in France 67 years ago. Benedict C Crowell first US Assistant Secretary of War born Cleveland 657 6e years ago. Sir William Christie former Astronomer Royal born 74 years ago. Dr Howard H Russell founder Anti-Saloon League born Stillwater Minn 64 years ago. Jay on Darling cartoonist born Norwood Mich 54 years ago.
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John Burns
Lonsiana
Louis N. Parker
Haywright
France
Benedict C. Crowell
United States
Cleveland
Sir William Christie
Great Britain
Howard H. Russell
Anti-Saloon League of America
Stillwater
Minn
Jay On. Darling
Ding
Norwood
Mich
City Dark After Car Crash Knocks Down Power Poles
An automobile collision knocked down two electric light poles last night causing a blackout that lasted several hours. The outage disrupted street lighting and prompted residents to seek flashlights and safety indoors until power was restored.
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Humble Oil & Refining Co
Brooks
Broad slice of historical notices and dates
The fragment lists events and figures: Continental Congress adjourned in 1805 under Nelson, battles off Cape Yrataspar, Bishop Thomas HH Vail birth in Richmond, Onderdonk suspended for intemperance, Edward Dickinson Baker killed in battle, 1881 Bryn Mawr reference, 1914 Meuse offensive progress, Mezz—Italy renewed Tyral offensive, Count Karl Stuerich assassination, US transport strike with casualties.
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Continental Congress
Lord Nelson
France
Spain
Cape
Tall Bloft
London
St. Louis
Washington
Middle West
Italy
Anstein
Bathan
Karl Stuereich
Friedrich Adley
United States
Msport
Pinland
Whirlwind Campaign Two Mass Meetings In Laredo Charter Vote
Last night two mass meetings favored and opposed the proposed amendments to Laredo city charter. Mayor Robert McComb led the Elks Hall gathering in support while Jarvis Plaza hosted opponents led by City Attorney A Winslow and speakers John A Pope and M J Raymond. Voting opened this morning with turnout expected to rise before 7 pm.
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Laredo
Elks Hall
Robert McComb
Jarvia Plaza
McComb
D. McNeil Turner
Jarvis Plaza
A. Winslow
John A. Pope
M. J. Raymond
Cause of backache lies in kidneys and cures offered
A Laredo resident Joe Cliley at 1916 Lincoln St describes six months of backache caused by irregular kidneys. He used Dean's Kidney Pills from Ideal Drug Store, notes relief from the first doses, and claims one box cured him with no further trouble. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises the product.
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Laredo
Joe Cliley
Lincoln St
Dean
Ideal Drug Store
Mr. Cluley
Foster-Milburn Co
Mtgrs
Buffalo
N.Y
Cure for Catarrhal Deafness Promises Restored Hearing
An advertisement proclaims a remedy for catarrhal deafness caused by inflamed Eustachian tubes. It states the treatment clears the blockage, restores function, and offers a home remedy with a money back guarantee. The claim targets readers seeking relief from hearing loss.
Strand Theatre Bows Virtuous Wives Screening
The Strand Theatre announces arrangements for the motion picture Virtuous Wives to be shown Wednesday. Anita Stewart returns to the screen as Airy Forrester, a young society wife whose husband finds she is no longer virtuous.
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Strand Theatre
Owen
Eat and Sleep In Comfort With These Tablets
Miss Agnes Turner of Chicago testifies she suffered indigestion headaches and sleeplessness from overwork and irregular meals. After two months of Chamberlain's Tablets her stomach was cleansed, her system invigorated, and she could eat and sleep in comfort. She is today entirely well.
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Agnes Turner
Chicago
Chamberlain
Pythians Call Meeting For Tuesday Night Convention
Pythians urge members to attend the Piatt eo Cea lodge convention Tuesday night October 21 for important business before the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge of Piatt Eo Cea
Take Up Criminal Docket In Court Here Tomorrow
District Attorney John A Walls announces a morning criminal docket in district court with three trials on opening day. The schedule lists cases from Oct 22 to Oct 31 including burglary theft liquor law forgery seduction theft auto ag gravated assault rape embezzlement receiving stolen property pander ing bigamy swindling abandonment of wife and related charges.
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John A. Walls
Porfirio Miranda Et al
Cayetano Sandoval
Clemente Vasquez
Maximina Garza
Daniel Estrada
Leopoldo Lopez
Cipriano Araisa
Felipe Herrera
Juan Amaya
Luis Garcia
Tomas Mesa
Jose Prado
Quillermo Diaz Y Rosas
Macario Mapurra
Leopoldo M. Pefia
Tomas Herrera
Widela Gonzalez
Guadalupe Rendon
Aurelio Medina
Economy Salvage House Offers Military Surplus
Archy goods a specialty offers 12 000 reclaimed army shoes with new soles and heels from 1.75 to 2.50 per pair and 500 army quilts from 2.00 to 2.50, 500 service hats priced 0.25 to 0.75. Located at 1701 Hidalgo St. sale notice dated 10-21-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archy Goods
Hidalgo St
Red Cross Election in Webb County Chapter
Voters urged to cast ballots for the Executive Committee of the Webb County Red Cross Chapter tomorrow at the Chamber of Commerce office in Laredo. Election hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22. The chosen committee will guide chapter affairs for the coming year and reflect the support of the entire local membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Webb County
Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised By Mrs Sidenberder
Mrs A EK Sidenberder of Rockfield Indiana reports bronchial trouble that typically worsens in spring. She says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy provides relief after a few days and all signs of bronchial trouble disappear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EK. Sidenberder
Rockfield
Ind
Chamberlain
Soldiers Lose War Camp Helpers As Military Takes Over
The Southern Department announces war camp activities run by Knights of Columbus War Camp Community Service Y M C A and Jewish Welfare Board will shift to military control. Workers may be called out with possible Nov 1 withdrawal, lamented by locals in Laredo where these headquarter services kept soldiers entertained. Officials hope the order is rescinded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Department
Knights of Columbus
War Camp Community Service
Jewish Welfare Board
Laredo
War Department
Weather Forecast for New Orleans Tonight and Wednesday
The forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans predicts showers tonight and cooler temperatures. Local readers are advised to expect unsettled conditions into Wednesday with showers lingering and a drop in temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Observations
Observations show a maximum temperature of 70 degrees and a minimum of 63 degrees for the 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. today. Winds came from the southeast with clear conditions.
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Fort Mcintosh
A Beautiful Woman Advice on Digestion
A beauty tip notes that a beautiful woman has good digestion and recommends light meat portions if digestion is weak. It also advises taking Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen digestion, priced at 25e.
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