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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1914
Page
11
A fragmented personals note lists many visitors and residents across Texas and neighboring states. Names include Pratt of Mielnal, Miss Mattie Surratt, J. Rassellwim, George Cinaper, Davy Crockett reference, and dozens of others from San Antonio Kerrville Laredo Saltillo Monterey Houston and Brownsville.
An old notice warns that mosquitoes and other insects breed in damp containers and ponds. Bites inject poison, risking serious illness. Sloan's Liniment is promoted as an antiseptic and infection neutralizer for bites and cuts. Consumers are urged to keep it at home.
Classified note advertises a subscription offer with S8c per month for THE TIMES daily opportunities and readership access.
The Times carries a daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Sunday are expected to be partly cloudy.
Observations taken at Fort McIntowh for the 94 hours ending 6 p m yesterday. Wind direction from the south and clear conditions noted. Max temperature recorded at ten degrees.
In the September American Maga zine Jorvente Travers delivers the second of four golf articles titled The Winnie Shot. The piece argues that the putter remains the most important club and hints at broader sports publishing trends. Also noted are other magazine features and sports discussions including George Burns’s standout season with the New York Giants.
Dr Martin Griffith, convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the slaying of Pittsburgh music master Prof William Robinson, will be sentenced in Monessen Court. He had briefly traveled to London for an honorary medical degree after his conviction and return. Robinson, a music teacher, died after a fatal relapse following his mutilation and assault.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets as a remedy for stomach trouble. Mrs Rosie Rish of Wabash Ind says it strengthened her stomach and restored natural function, calling it the best medicine she has used. Available from all dealers.
A girl named Elizabeth Ann plans to marry Jerry Ledyard and follows him to a far off venture in Ecuador. Her brother warns her of hardship ahead yet she remains devoted, certain she will endure whatever comes with him.
Baseball notes highlight leading hitters in Georgia Alabama league and American league base running pace. St. Louis Cardinals stumble after home success, while Braves credit pitching trio for climb. Federal league and American association boast many .390 hitters as talk intensifies.
An old advertisement promotes Pekmwi's Alterative as a remedy for lung and throat ailments. Claims include health benefits, a claimed Volta test, and mentions of laboratory work. Prices cited are $1 and $2 per bottle with forward-looking language about relief.
Summer constipation is riskier due to contaminated foods and cold drinks. Po Do Lax claims to boost bile and relieve congested waste, offering a pleasant effective remedy for 50 cents from your druggist.
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