World Relief Efforts Rise After Devastating Japan Earthquake
A disaster report notes Japan’s vast losses from an earthquake and tsunami. It highlights U S and allied naval aid rushing to assist stricken areas and calls for food, medical supplies, and shelter for refugees. The piece praises American efficiency in coordinating relief and emphasizes global compassion despite national tensions.
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Hietare
Ohio
Yotwehiama
Lfe
Japan
Navy Department
Chee Garden
Dagvonggse
Washington
Vyp World
Balkans
Sugar From Corn Becomes an Established Industry
The article notes sugar derived from corn starch as a dependable alternative to cane or beet sugar. It explains processing via acid-treated pure starch and claims this could ease tariff disputes by providing a steady corn supply. It recalls historic corn starch factories and the starch market, noting closures of many plants.
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Datchy Wibosen
Hedp
Bom Moore
Prince of Cage
Picco
Chemical Age
Smany
Indiana
Iowa
Doan's Kidney Pills Proven Effective Across Years
A reader attests long term relief from chronic back pain and fatigue after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The letter cites multiple years of discomfort, improved mobility, and reduced symptoms following treatment, referencing endorsements from Milburn Co. and a prior patient case.
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St. Toca
Delabarat
Eure
Doan
Fede de Osabd
Dent
Vp Gutierrez
Poster Milburn Co
Ite
Barfato
Urged to Quit Mikado Address Warns Dual Citizenship Risks
Honolulu with American-born Japanese urged to expatriate to avoid dual citizenship by Japanese consul Keitei Yonaeakis before student teachers at the territorial normal school. He urged explaining citizenship differences for children born in the United States and Japan and noted upcoming Diet actions on age limits for expatriation to dodge military service.
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Honolulu
Japan
Keitei Yonaeakis
Territorial Normal School
Tapaneece Perentage
Dus
United States
Heooak
Jinan
No Substitute Offered For Diarrhea Remedy
Citizens and druggists agree Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy is the trusted choice. The piece notes most druggists favor this remedy when customers seek diarrhoea relief, citing reliability and price as key factors.
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the Times
Laredy Gossip Bites and Banter Flows Through Town
Quirky notes from Laredo fill a gossip column with jokes about hats corn on the cob and bait mysteries. Local curiosities include a bachelor’s quip about maid choices and a musician’s take on two kinds of dancers.
Extradition Talk Prompts Texas Mexico Criminal Chase
Recognition of Mexico by the United States will trigger extraditions across the border. American fugitives in Mexico and Mexican offenders in the United States are to be pursued under restored treaties, with officers cooperating after decades of limited cross border action. In Texas, fugitives tied to murders and embezzlement are tracked, and the Milmos beat the Del Rio Cowboys to clinch their entire series in a 1928 swan song.
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Mexico
United States
Eain
State of Texas
Robert Rumsey
Laredo
Rio Grande
State
Texas
Hiw
Cowboys
del Rio
Milmos
Seydler
Pompa
Battery
Carson
Burns
Mueller
Barnes
Falk
Silverman
Milmo Battery
Henning
Cowboy Battery
Today’s Vaudeville Patter
A joke panel notes an unmarried woman makes the best movie actress since she has no energy tied to divorces and planning. The quip hinges on humor about relationships and career focus.
Watercress Showcased As Superior Lunch Item
Dr Harold Scurfield told a Medical Association meeting that watercress contains essential vitamins and should be used more widely as a lunch side dish. The tale of Professor Vivian Lewes’s experiment with watercress jars illustrated its oxygen content and supposed health benefits.
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Portementh
Harold Scurfield
Medical Association
Vivian B. Lewes
Aoidas
Sreenwich Hospital
Superstitious Track Patrons Avoid Green at Races
The article notes many racegoers avoid wearing green, believing the color brings bad luck and could ruin their chances of success at the track.
Laredo Kiwanis honors retiring principal Miss Tarver
The Laredo Kiwanis Club issues a formal resolution praising Miss Katherine Tarver for years of faithful service as High School Principal. Directors express gratitude and hope to work with her again, noting her impact on character building and planning to publish the resolution in the daily paper.
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Katherine Tarver Ias
Laredo
Federal Farm and Ranch Loans Offering Local Financing
Loans up to 25000 at 50 percent interest for farms and ranches in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties. THOS H Ward office in Joseph Building. 1tt.
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Webb
Zapata
Jim Hoge
Duval
Thos
H. Ward
Joseph Building
Post Office and Federal Building Night Closures Announced
Treasury department orders midnight building closures in Washington while mail handling adapts. A combined letter and package box will be placed in the federal building loggia for early morning mail pickup. Posts up to 9 30 pm dispatches on the 11 pm night train. A note to Laredo friends seeks piano work hold. Lester A Wentworth, Wentworth Brothers, New York.
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Treasury Department
Washington
Federal Building
Post Office
Public notice on child drivers and dental partnership dissolve
The city ordinance bans children under six from driving autos in Laredo starting tomorrow with permits requiring a $2000 bond. Unpermitted child drivers will be arrested. Dr Wilson and Dr Bass announce dissolution of their dentistry partnership effective Sept 1. Dr Wilson operates in the Thaison building and Dr Bass in the Joseph building. Accounts due to the firm will be payable to the responsible doctor.
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Laredo
Dr. Wilson
Bass
Thaison
Dr. Gass
Joseph
Drs. Wilson
Bags
City Lumber CO
Biata returns to Houston before Boston surrender
Deputy U S Marshal Allan Walker and DOJ Agent J T Needham escort Joseph Biata alias Joseph Maycini alias Pablo Gomez from Laredo to Houston. He will be sent to Boston for arraignment on charges of absconding with $213,000 from the Warren National Bank. Biata will be held briefly in Houston before transfer to Boston.
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United States
Allan Walker
Department of Justice
J. T. Needham
Houston
Joseph Biata
Joseph Maycini
Pablo Gomez
Boston
Mass
First National Bank of
Warren
Mays
Biata
Laredo
Monterery
Nuevo Laredo
Reopening piano studio and local notices in Laredo
Mrs. Elisabeth Reed announces the reopening of her piano studio on Sept 17 with Progressive Series Piano Course and special pupils welcome. Also noted are various local items: expert piano tuner Lester Wentworth visits, Jewish New Year cards at Saft's, recent county clerk marriage notices, Winchester hunting ads, probate and courthouse updates, home made chips, rented card tables, Mexico’s Sept 16 celebrations, florists, curb work on Hidalgo, a note on electricity, and obituaries and business notices for Laredo community members.
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Elisabeth Reed
New York City
Gustave N. Becker
Mt. Pleasant
N. Y
Gustave L. Becker
Farragut Street
Lester A. Wentworth
Wentworth
Laredo
Saft’s
Rio Grande City and Northern Railway seeks 85 mile line Texas
Rio Grande City and Northern Railway Company filed on August 27 1923 with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington DC for a certificate that a railroad line is required for public convenience from Sal Fordyce along the Rio Grande through Rio Grande City Fort Ringgold to Miranda City passing Hidalgo Starr Zapata Jim Hogg and Webb counties totaling 85 miles in Texas.
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Rio Grande City & Northern Railway Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
Sal Fordyce
Texas
RIO Grande City &Northern Railway Company
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Anin
Lereda
Cael
Rosa
Louise
America
del Rio Cowboys
Solomon
Mitmos
Resolution Laredo Kiwanis Club
Chas. W. Cook
A. B. Muller
Laredo, Texas
Loggia
Wentworth Brothers
42Nd St
New York
DRS. Wilson & Bass
Joe Biata
U. S
Jesus Pompa
Milmo
Angelita Godoy
Mrs. Reed
American Progressive Piano School
Sanitary Bakery
Johnson
Jose Arambula
Isastelia Velanda de Martinez
Florencio Guerra
Tomaso Valle
Central Hardware
Commissioners Court of
Webb County
Sanitary Grocery
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Nueva Laredo
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
San Antonio
Santa Maria Avenue
Iturbide
Hidalgo
Mores
San Bernardo
Philadelphia
Harry Kahn
Corpus
Fred W. Cook
San Antonio Drug Co
Chicago
Fidel Cantu
Don J. Pluvius
Labor Day
Lincoln Streat
Mmm Oil Leases Am Wx
Weei Cole Na
BREF
Carolina-Texas
W.G Burton
Jim Hogg
Randado Field
Nat's Bank
Harry L. Fansler
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