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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1913

Page

6

Subscriptions Rates and Terms for Penn Publishing Co

The Penn Publishing Co lists subscription terms for daily and weekly editions. Local delivery via carrier to Laredo and New Laredo in Mexico is noted, with prices: daily one year six dollars, six months three dollars. weekly one year two dollars, six months one dollar, three months sixty cents. Advertising rates available on request.

United States Mexico Cuada Laredo New Laredo Mey Co Canada Penn Publishing CO Telephone Texas

Laredo band funding eyed amid street needs and water

A local proposal urges funding a new Laredo band to play three concerts weekly in Martin plaza. Critics argue funds would better water dusty streets and clear trash, noting existing orchestras in cinemas and cross river access, while praising civic spirit and potential pilot concerts.

Laredo Board of Trade Young Men's Progressive League Boosters Martin Plaza

Tariff bill shelves wild birds plumage import ban

A statement clarifies that despite earlier claims the tariff bill does not yet prohibit the import of wild birds plumage for millinery. Societies protecting birds had lauded the potential move as a success. The latest note suggests the matter remains unresolved.

Haseen Nee Whsch

Unsightly Eczema Cured by Hobson's Ointment

Doctors use Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment for skin eruptions and itching claims. A Littletown Pennsylvania resident says it cured eczema in two weeks. Guaranteed relief or money back. Available from all druggists or by mail Pfeiffer Chemical Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.

Birthdays and historic figures in a bygone era

A collage of notes on H Garland Dupre a Louisiana congressman born July 28 1878 in Opelousas detailing his education law career and service in New Orleans and Congress. It also notes other historical figures including Johann Sebastian Bach and Sir Hudson Lowe along with a dated political and military timeline. An advert for Doan's Kidney Pills cites patient testimonials and promotional claims from FosterMilburn Co.

Voice of Texas on trends in taste and laws in early Texas press

A collage of quotes from Texas papers lampoons fashion shifts to hand painted wares and neckties, mocks legislative reform dreams, and satirizes Mexican policy, with jabs at prisons, politics, and local society figures. It notes upcoming Dry Farming Congress speeches and a humorous aside about a hair restorer.

Sabinas Eagle Pass

Engine Wrecked and Fireman Died in Mexican Rail Disaster

A cloudburst washed out a track on the National Railways of Mexico between Molina and Lampazos. An engine turned over after striking a failed section. the engineer jumped clear while the fireman was killed. Wrecking crews worked to repair damage as traffic slowed for days, with several bridges also weakened. A drug advert follows.

National Railways of Mexico Molina Lampazos Monterey Nuevo Laredo

Barbecue At Craig and Thompson Ranch Delights Guests

A traditional barbecue at the Walter Craig and Guy Thompson ranch six miles northeast of the city drew a large guest list. Hosts provided a fat calf and mutton with the culinary sponsoring by M. G. Delling in a large shed used for the event. Attendees included J. J. Haynes Geo. R. Page Dr. J. T. Hassell Dr. O. J. Cook Dr. H. S. Garlick T. H. Morris Lott Taylor C. H. Stowers W. J. Sames A. V. Woodman Harry Sames J. B. Morton W. O. Staver O. L. Longoria Shelby Theriot J. B. Arthur S. N. Johnson Master Sam Johnson M. G. Delling J. A. Applewhite J. R. Forsythe Prinz Buttron F. J. Lipstrey 8S. V. Edwards Dr. A. E. Younkin C. C. Biggio Justo S. Penn.

Walter Craig Guy Thompson M. G. Delling Craig and Thompson J. J. Haynes Geo. R. Page J. T. Hassell O. J. Cook H. S. Garlick T. H. Morris Lott Taylor C. H. Stowers W. J. Sames A. V. Woodman Harry Sames J. B. Morton W. O. Staver O. L. Longoria Shelby Theriot J. B. Arthur S. N. Johnson Master Sam Johnson J. A. Applewhite J. R. Forsythe Prinz Buttron F. J. Lipstrey V. Edwards Dr. A. E. Younkin C. C. Biggio Justo S. Penn

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed for Home First Aid

In every home there should be a box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve ready for burns cuts wounds or scalds. J H Polanco of Delvalle Texas says it saved his little girl's cut foot. The world's best salve at 25 cents, recommended by Reed Drug Co.

Bucklen J. H. Polanco Delvalle Tex R. No Reed Drug Co

Death of Old Timer Pedro Gutierrez Zapata

Pedro Gutierrez Zapata, a veteran Southwest Texas ranchman with ties to Za pata county and Mexican interests, died at his La Chinaca ranch twelve miles southwest of Hebbronville on July 25 after a short illness. He was 64 and survived by his wife, one son, and three daughters. Burial followed at La Chinaca ranch on July 24 in a large gathering.

Pedro Gutierrez Zapata Texas la Chinaca Hebbronville Zapata County Mexico

Local Laredo notes heavy wind scare that fizzled

A Saturday evening spell of ominous clouds and lightning cleared without incident in Laredo. News items include the Royal Theatre shows drawing crowded houses for Matamoros battle reels, delayed Texas-Mexican train, new stock autos and tubes, Nuevo Laredo saloon owner Alberto Ayala's funeral, first market aquacates from Monterey, vaudeville at Star Theater, and local court and business notices.

Laredo Battle of Matamoros Jno. A. Applewhite Monterey

White's Cream Vermifuge Promises Healthy Children

Advertisement claims worms stunt growth causing thinness and illness in children and urges immediate treatment. Promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a worm destroyer and systemic benefit, priced at 25 cents per bottle and available through all druggists.

Hearings on Flood Control Projects Begin in D.C.

House Rivers and Harbors Committee plans exhaustive hearings on bills for Mississippi and Ohio valley flood control. Hearings start tomorrow with Director Caldwell and Army engineers outlining projects. Discussion includes government aid levels for dikes levees and reserve reservoirs and aims to set an appropriation policy next winter.

Washington, D. C House Rivers and Harbors Committee Mississippi Ohio Caldwell Memphis Levee Control Board Army Engineers National Rivers and Harbors Congress

For neat and accurate job work ring up 43

The note urges precise handling of a task, emphasizing the need to ring up item 43 for proper accounting. It appears as a compact instruction likely from a ledger or shop floor communication, stressing accuracy and standard procedure.

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