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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1913
Page
12
Saturday’s Daily surveys the humorous yet serious spread of acute Americanitis across the border amid postwar quarrels. It warns against feverish prowar rhetoric, praises civic duty, and condemns sensational muckraking while noting business integrity, stock scams, and political tensions involving Lind Bryan and Huerta.
A collage of editorial snippets discusses Uncle Sam funding for crops the rabbit pest in Missouri country, juvenile rabbit hunting for “two counties worth” of boys, and leaders like Felix Diaz in Mexico. It cites opinions from Corpus Christi Caller, Waco News, Galveston News, Houston Post, San Antonio Express, and Bryan Eagle on crop aid costs, politics, and prohibition proposals.
Spokane chamber of commerce members denounced muckraking writers and urged businessmen nationwide to unite behind the federal department of commerce. A Charleston banker said the chamber would uphold high business standards and demand humane consideration alongside material wealth.
The Henderson Gleaner reports a reception and ball at Atkinson Park pavilion in Henderson Kentucky hosted by Miss Louise Crutchfield for visiting guests Miss Courtney Crutchfield of Laredo Texas and Miss Sarah Robinson of Perryville Kentucky. Music by an Evansville Kentucky band accompanied the dancing and a sumptuous luncheon was served. The event was praised as one of the season’s most pleasant gayettes in Henderson.
Arturo A. Herrera, proprietor of Herrera Pharmacy, has leased space in the Moser brick building opposite the Na7 and is arranging to open a first class drugstore there. The new shop will be modernly equipped and will also include a general drug store to serve residents in that portion of the city.
Emeterio Flores and Manuel Garcia Vigil faced a preliminary hearing before US Commissioner Foster on neutrality law charges and were bound over to the federal grand jury. The case centered on alleged contraband clothing and goods seized from El Progreso office, with government arguing the items were linked to a possible war effort.
On August 9 historical notes mark Harvard College’s first commencement in 1842. Other entries include Elba’s surrender to Britain in 1841, Cedar Mountain clash in 1862 with Union forces under Banks defeated by Confederates led by Stonewall Jackson, a 1871 Sir Walter Scott centenary in Edinburgh, Pope Pius X coronation in 1903, and Mulai Hafid’s abdication as Morocco’s sultan in 1912.
Victor Lytton born in Simla India on August 9 1876. He is grandson of Bulwer Lytton and son of a diplomatist. He became Earl in 1891 and is noted for his House of Lords debates and oratory as a rising British statesman.
Consul Garrett reports a telegram from Monterey requesting notification to Mrs. C. H. Hoper visiting in Laredo that her husband has suffered a relapse at his Monterey home and is critically ill. The Times publishes the fact to reach her in time to return.
A Snow Hill North Carolina resident recovered from a July dysentery attack after two months of illness using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He reports weight loss from 145 to 125 pounds and lasting relief after two bottles, with the product sold by all dealers.
An ad promises a free home treatment for bedwetting claiming to help children and adults. It urges mothers to write M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana for instructions, stating the child cannot be blamed and that the cure works by day or night without payment.
Since resuming permanent service on the National Lines between this city and Monterey, trains have operated daily with nine hour shifts in the Nuevo Laredo shops restored to full crew. One disruption occurred during a heavy rain near Lampazos, but repairs restored service quickly. rumors of bridge destruction from Piedras Negras were unfounded as trains have run since service began.
The list of residents intending to attend the large booster convention at Corpus Christi next week grows, with over a hundred delegates from the city expected to participate.
A roundup of short notices lists travelers from Monterey and San Antonio heading home, theater shows at Star with 6c and 1f prices, details on preliminary hearings for neutrality law cases, local business ads for lumber and building supplies, recent christenings, new stock tires, and various arrivals and visits to the Hamilton hotel with names and origins including Monterey, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, St. Louis, Chicago, and Mexico.
Crowds gather as Knights Templar lodges converge on Denver full of pageantry and marching bands. Delegations arrive at stations, wear insignia and ribbons, while local hosts greet visitors and set up headquarters scenes of gaiety and orderly excitement fill the streets.
A full program by the Fatima Girls Musical Comedy Company presents a final city appearance with a one act comedy School Music and Languages. Also on the bill are The Jealousy of Jane by J. Mees The Twins of Double Ranch Frontier and The Quarter Meter Powers.
Report says gates at Fort McIntosh may close to the public if autos exceed speed limits on the grounds. Authorities note some reckless drivers treat the roadway as a speedway, depriving others of using the area for pleasure.
I was troubled with constipation and indigestion and spent hundreds of dollars for medicine and treatment, writes C. H. Hines of Whitlow Ark. I went to St Louis and New Orleans hospitals but no cure. On returning home I began taking Chamberlain's Tablets and am now all right. Sold by all dealers.
City Council met in regular session with Mayor Robt McComb and Aldermen present. Proceedings include a rejected lighting proposal from Laredo Electric and Railway Co and passage of two ordinances, plus tax collection notes and staffing adjustments.
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