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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1914
Page
12
The Berlin wireless dispatches claim Belgian civilians resisted the German invasion and paid with murder and bayonets as Germans justify brutal “stern measures.” The reader must weigh savagery accusations against claims of justified defense and a world’s reckoning to come.
Judge A P Spohn and County Clerk Jose B Garcia visit the Times office and discuss Zapata county politics. Spohn cites 472 poll taxes and over 100 exemptions this year with Democratic primaries yielding 142 votes. he predicts heavy Republican turnout and an overwhelming county ticket win. He notes Ferguson Garner and McLemore vote patterns and rebuts reports of zero votes for them in Zapata.
A discussion notes a shift away from European luxuries toward home production. It highlights mislabeled goods such as cotton seed oil, Wisconsin cheese, Jersey cider, and wienerwurst as imported looking products. The piece argues many so-called imports are made in the United States and warns of labeling deception.
Maurice Maeterlinck, born in Ghent on August 29 1862, was Belgian of Flemish extraction. He studied at College Sainte Barbe and Ghent University, became a barrister at 24, moved to Paris and joined the symbolist circle. After his father's death he returned to Belgium to write and dedicate himself to poetry.
Bids will be received up to 11 a m August 31 1914 and opened from parties wishing to qualify as de of the school fund of the In pository edo dependent School District of Lar Texas for the term ending August 31 1915. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
The city prepares for final action on a substantial reinforced concrete bridge over Arroyo Zacate to link the city with the Heights after sewers and park bonds are settled. A second bridge over Arroyo Chacon is also slated for future consideration. Removal notice for Dr Sauvignet at Walls building lists hours and contacts.
A skiff on the Mexican side was converted into a pirate cruiser named Soto after removing a car engine and using a discarded electric fan as a propeller. It carries several hombres and hip artillery pieces aboard. The ship is anchored in the Rio Grande near the Mexican coast and plans an expedition toward the mines, though the start date is unclear due to propulsion issues.
On and after September 1 our downtown office will be at 1212 Ar Rogat Street. Phone 66. Laredo Steam Laundry. 8-27-15t. Ady.
A compilation of local updates. Street light upgrades in Laredo promise brighter nights. Miss Cahill of New York and her brother offer a two week dancing course in San Antonio. A false fire alarm occurred near First Ward. Fresh seafood and groceries advertised for delivery. Fire department plans a brass band meeting. Various ads note services, sales, and community events including uniforms, ice cream specials, and a Sunday school start. County teachers institute set for five days at Central School.
A scanned compile of historical events and community notices notes Oliver Wendell Holmes birth and death, Queen Victoria’s London to Seothai trip, spec ie payments suspension, boiler maker Felix de la Rosa, local illness update for Julie Hal Greer, car services listings, a concert by the Aida Band, a new bridge construction note, and a delinquent subscribers notice with a September 1 1914 cutoff.
The Milmo Rifles Company 1 Second Texas Infantry, 44 enlisted men and three officers, returned from Texas City where they attended the state encampment tied to the Second Division US Army. Captain Ed M. Matson led, with Lieutenants Alden Muller and Walter Nye. They left August 16 after a program of army school instruction and daily drill that officers praised for practical benefit.
Tonight the Dixie presents Mary Fuller as the Virgin in Then First Christmas and John Bunny in The Schonvers as part of its Tes lar program. Mary Pickford appears Monday in The Heart's Terrain with no advance price.
Bishop Nussbaum of the Corpus Christi diocese arrives in Laredo this afternoon with a Passionist missionary. They’ll conduct a ten day mission starting tomorrow at San Agustin procathedral with an opening sermon by the bishop. The bishop will stay in Laredo several days.
The Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co advertises mineral water claimed to aid constipation troubles kidney and liver issues stomach rheumatism malarial complaints and general toning. Water shipped nationwide with carbonated or plain options. Burdette Wells Texas address provided. Also notes a studio reopen by Mrs Amtensen in San Antonio with singing studies and a former Metropolitan Opera soprano, Vv. Colombati Acumna.
Local personals note arrivals and departures including Geo Wh Page, Justo 3, Penn from Medina Dam fishing trip near Marshall San Antonio, Mr and Mrs A We Lang bridal tour to Canada, E Schmidt from Graham Paper, James O Keefe from Jacksonville, A D Kutz family from Topeka, and multiple names visiting or staying at Hamilton and Ross areas with hotels and cities such as San Antonio, Monterey, Tampico, and Dallas.
Reader letters praise Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble claiming strength and vigor to aid natural functions. Mrs. Ane of Wabash Indiana reports no relief until using the tablets, calling them the best medicine she has used. For sale by all dealers.
National Railroad of Mexico timetable shows a through fast train to Mexico City leaving J. & G. N. station at 7:45. Arrival from Mexico City is 6:46. Local Saltillo service departs Lo & G. N. at 7:95 a.m. and arrives from Saltillo at 3:54 p.m. Standard time.
The timetable notes the Through Fast Train on International and Great Northern from Corpus Christi at 8 20 TH arrives at 1 p m standard time. The Through Fast Train to St Louis leaves at 6 10 p m and arrives at 8 20 p m. The GN Night Train departs at 8 p m and arrives at 2 00 a m.
Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 00 a m and arrives Minera at 10 30 a m Train No 2 departs Minera daily at 4 15 p m and arrives Laredo at 3 80 p m.
A Dutch immigrant arriving on Decoration Day learns the custom of placing flowers at graves. He asks what it means and is told that people decorate graves of those at rest, to which he replies that his preferred graves are not dead yet.
Summer coughs and colds threaten health with low vitality and lung troubles. Dr Kings New Discovery relieves coughs and prevents complications, offering soothing antiseptic action and immediate relief. Available at druggists, a one dollar bottle. Money back if not satisfied.
A rough English translation from 1790 promotes Liege soldiers as models of liberty. The poem lauds overcoming Caesar and breaking iron bonds, urging Belgians to defend fatherland, seek freedom, and honor the land’s victories under God and Freedom.
An Aberdeen Maryland publisher promotes a remedy labeled as a quick and safe cure for diarrhea. The advert claims long-term use and strong sales by dealers, stating it never disappoints anyone.
A tersely worded State Topics excerpt condemns US policy. It contrasts rescue efforts for Americans abroad during danger with inaction for the poor, accusing elites of funding luxury abroad while neglecting vulnerable citizens.
A fragmentary tale recalls two Philadelphians discussing an investor who first struck rich by buying 10 000 dozen eggs in cold storage and selling at a high profit. They credit the Cormonstone fortune and reference Marner a Ma cit in the overheard remarks.
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