Garner Secures Support for Intercoastal Canal Plan
Tuesday's Daily notes Hon. John N. Garner gains backing from Major General Bixby to push the intercoastal canal from Brownsville north. Garner, not on rivers and harbors but serving constituents broadly, vows a canal to connect Brazos Santiago or Harlingen with New Orleans or Pittsburgh. The piece links canal progress to a Down-the-River railroad boosting Laredo area commerce and lower shipping costs for river region produce, with Garner receiving congratulations for his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Garner
Congress
United States
Brownsville
Board of Engineers
Garner
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Rio Grande
Mississippi
Bixby
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Arroyo Colorado Intercoastal Canal League
Lindsay Waters
Harlingen
Brazos Santoso
New Orleans
Pittsburg
Carnal
Turtle Cove
Rio Grande Valley
Laredo
Contec
Progressive League
American lumber exports rise in Orient markets
The Forest Service reports a surge in U.S. lumber exports to Samoa, Hawaii, and the Philippine Islands totaling over 250 000 feet. The piece notes China’s large purchases, discusses Philippine timber abundance, and explains licensing and taxation under Spanish and American rule, with surveys and permits required for cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
United States
Ie Orient
Samoa
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
China
Philippines
Forestry Bureau
Lessons From Looming Resource Loss And Farflung Conflicts
A collection of compact comments notes lumber and forestry waste pushing prices up, Philippines trade shifts, and futures gambling in cotton. Selections include Carrancistas rifles in Eagle Pass, an Indian land sale scandal, and a brief Irish strike riot with civilian injuries. John Garner is referenced in a teasing aside about someone else’s belongings.
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad from City Drug Co
An advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for constipation and lazy liver. It claims pleasant taste, no dietary restrictions, and a money back guarantee of 50 cents if not as effective as calomel. The City Drug Co offers the product with satisfaction assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Co
Dodson
Eckman's Alterative Promoted For Lung Disease Recovery
An advertisement touts Eckman's Alterative as effective against consumption, bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, and throat and lung troubles. It includes a sworn affidavit of a patient who claims weight gain and full recovery after using the product and notes insurance acceptance. Advertisement copy requests readers to obtain a booklet from Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
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Eckman
Dean St
Brooklyn
N. J
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Good Roads Plan Moves Texas Counties to Action
VOICE OF TEXAS urges Snyder and Harris counties to follow Missouri by dedicating two days to road work in October. The column endorses the plan, praising citizen involvement to lift Texas roads from mud and calling for broad local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Texas
Missouri
Harris County
the Post
Houson
Houston Post
Mexicans Arrested On Arrival In Laredo
Ten Mexican men were detained by Deputy U S Marshal Joe Barthelow and a Justice Department official after arriving by train in Laredo. Suspected of enlisting for Mexican military service, they are held under federal law at Webb County jail with potential hearings pending and no protest filed by Carrancista cabinet members as of noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N
United States
Joe Barthelow
Spate
Department of Justice
San Nonio
Suevo
Las Vacan
Mexico
Trevino Ranch
San Antonio
Customs Department
Nuevo Laredo
Barthelow
Fort McIntosh
Webb County
U. S
Stayer
Carroncista
Resignation at First State Bank Shifts Clerical Posts
Mr Joe Moser who has served three years as teller at First State Bank and Trust Co resigned today to join his brothers in the Moser store. Assistant cashier N J Vela moves to teller and clerk Louis Lafon becomes bookkeeper. Also noted death of Richard Woodul at age 19 in Laredo with funeral set for tomorrow at 10 a m from the Houston street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Joe Moser
First State Bank & Trust Co
Moser
N. J. Vela
Louis Lafon
Vela
Richard Woodul
R. L. Woodul
Interest in Collectorship at Laredo Seminary
The Laredo Seminary resumes sessions under Dr. Skinner with plans for record fall and winter enrollment. The school will end Spanish instruction for English language focus and provide gradual English tutelage for Mexican pupils. Local interest centers on Washington battles over Frank Rabb’s nomination as Laredo district customs collector, with opposition from Culberson, Garner, and Wells. James J. Haynes remains in place pending successor qualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Seminary
Southwest
Texas
Skinner
Laredo
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Frank Rabb
Brownsville
Rath
Culberson
Garner
Hon
J .B. Wells
Rabb
Customs
James J. Haynes
Texas State Fair Awards First Prize Blue Ribbon 1912
Dal las honors the 1912 Texas State Fair with first prize blue ribbon. Adv photo details show award context and competitive entries receiving top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Square
Dallas
Strengthen Weak Kidneys And Restore Vitality
Advert says Electric Bitters relieve weak kidneys and indigestion. Testimonial from John Dowling of San Francisco praising its effects on his wife. Claims benefit for liver and biliousness. Available at Reed Drug Store for 50 cents or 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dowling
San Francisco
Reed Drug Store
Don’t Let Baby Suffer From Eczema and Skin Eruptions
A vintage advertisement promises relief and a permanent cure for infant eczema using Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Strubler of Dubuque Iowa and lists Reed's Drug Store and Pfeiffer Chemical Company in St Louis and Philadelphia as sellers for 50 cents per jar.
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American Lumber
Senator Clarke
Arkansas
New York Cotton Exchange
New Orleans Exchange
Carrancistas
Eagle Pass
John Garner
Gonte
John
Calomel
Voice OF Texas
Allison
Fort Worth
Cleburne
Jeff
Beeville
Jeff McLemore
Houston
Asherton News
Colorado
W. Wilson
Senor Manuel Calero
H. L. Wilson
Monterey
Mannie
Waco News
Gulf of Mexico
Port Arthur
Waco
Lared
Oklahoma
Hidalgo Street
John Bruni
Goodman
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Wheney
National Bank OF Commerce
O. Mall
Boldy
Sell
Ady
J.M. Daniel CO
Farragut Street
Rexali
Cascade Linen
Textill Store Cabinet
Reed's Drug Store
Oe Mills
RED Bull
RR Joseph
Wormsper Bros
DR. Yomnkin
Physicians, Surgeons and Specialists
Webb Co. Medical Society
W. E. Lowry
Flores Ave
Houston St
Drs. O. J. and
A. T. Cook
Physicians and Surgeons
Richter Building
R. A. Wilson
Valdez
DR. H. Stow Garlick
A. E. Younkin
N. W
Corner Market Plaza
Wilcox Block
J. K. Thompson
Lincoln
Civil Engineers
Valdez Building
Undertakers
John Convery
Architects
Luthered & Company
Western Union Telegraph Office
D. Bleininger
14Th Cavalry
Fort, McIntosh
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