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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1915
Page
8
A column argues the U S should replace German coal tar dyes with American production, citing wartime shortages and German dominance. It praises Thomas Edison era self sufficiency, critiques foreign manipulation, and urges domestic chemical and textile self reliance amid global tensions.
Washington correspondent notes a European loan enables France to dominate Haiti, reflecting on U S policy of watchful waiting. The piece highlights the Mexican Huerta era parallel, Bryan’s timing, and European powers acting independently. It condemns Haiti history of upheaval, looting, and failed self rule under successive rulers.
A collage of historical notes marks March 6 with events from Richard I’s siege outcomes to Defoe’s death and early American episodes. Notable mentions include the Crusades, Constantinople, Nelson era shifts, and early polar exploration by Peary, plus other dated incidents and figures.
Southwest Texas onion growers from Laredo Crystal City Mission Big Wells Fowlerton Cotulla Mercedes Encinal and other points met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss onion prices orderly shipments and marketing for 1915. Ed Denike reported on industrial conditions while Captain J Minus outlined outreach by the Onion Growers Co operative Committee and W C Middleton joined as Brownsville representative.
The British embassy at Rome denies that Lord Rosebery or any Englishman is coming on a special British mission, a denial that Germany may view as casting doubt on an earlier report.
New Brunswick April 6 trial set today for 21 Middlesex County deputy sheriffs charged with deaths of two workers during Roosevelt labor troubles. Twenty two deputies were initially detained and later released or re-arrested. 18 indictments returned including murder charges for Alessandro and Patty.
Mrs. Elmer Hath of Pehu Indiana reports long rheumatic attacks eased instantly by Chamberlain's Ointment. She recommends it to others and notes 25 and 50 cent bottles are sold by all dealers.
Merrill E. Gates author educator and long time Board of Indian Commissioners member is 67 today. Born in Warsaw New York in April 1848 he led Albany Boys' School Rutgers Amherst College and has lectured and written on religious educational and social topics. He married Elizabeth Palmer Head in 1913 and resides in Washington.
A collage of opinions from Texas papers pokes fun at George Hailey the humorist and lambasts weather prophets while noting political talk of an extra congressional session. The clashing tones reference contrasts in journalism and public mood across Dallas Austin and Houston.
Sheriff Salinas presided over fourteen courthouse sales this morning, all but one for delinquent taxes. Notices include court term details, local business ads, and community items such as onion growers’ meeting and cinema highlights at the Strand Theatre.
An advertisement invites readers to watch THE TIMES daily with a subscription option at 50 cents per month. The notice emphasizes ongoing access to the newspaper and affordability for regular readers.
Public notice states the County issuer and office have moved from the Valdez building to the Same Moore building behind Herder Gas Company. J. Foster contact 4-3-1404. CACY.
Mrs Williams of Hamilton Ohio touts Pine Par Honey as a household cold remedy for the whole family. The original doctor promotes Pine Tar Honey for throat and lung relief, claiming it penetrates linings, destroys germs, and aids nature.
A requiem mass for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Antonia G de Henry will be celebrated at San Agustin church on Wednesday morning April 7 at seven o clock. Friends and acquaintances are invited.
Last evening from six to eight Mrs Luis Laton Miss Merri weather and Miss Blanche Decha vanne hosted the BOR YD & Club at Mr Joe Merriweather’s home. Dominoes provided prizes a hose won by Miss. Lelia Gar. Guests enjoyed silk refreshments and a dining room decorated with ferns and Easter lilies. A surprise announcement of the marriage approach of ment Merriweather was shared.
Mrs Wm MM Thompson of Battle Creek Michigan writes that indigestion sour stomach and bad breath vanished after taking two bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets. She declares the tablets splendid none better and recommends them. Sold by all dealers.
From Summit Point comes a testimonial by Mrs Anna Belle Emey who says a 15 year struggle with right side pain from womanly trouble ended after taking Cardus. She reports relief after the first dose and full restoration after 12 bottles, urging other women to try Cardui as a long standing remedy. The notice directs readers to consult their druggist and to write to Chattanooga Medicine Co for further guidance and a 64 page home treatment book.
Flash bulletins from Havana report rounds of the Johnson Willard bout as news arrives within minutes. The Times office in Laredo handles rapid transmissions and confirms the fight continues until a knockout ends the clash.
The city invites bids to pave Jarvis Plaza erect a bandstand and furnish seats. Bids will be opened April 7 1915 at 10 o clock at the office of the city secretary. Plans are at the secretary’s office. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. John Maher chairman Park Committee March 26 1915. Luredoa Pec a og jet Ady
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