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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1914

Page

8

A Funny Mix-Up Over Europe's War Frenzy

Tuesday's Daily surveys a chaotic view of the rising global war, naming Russia, Germany, France, England, Austria, Japan and Italy as players. It notes diplomatic missteps, alliances strained, and the surreal mix of humor and tragedy as nations rush toward conflict.

Weber Russia Servia Germany France Belgtum England AwaLra Austria Trent Japan Jie Ure Trishioan Donnybrook Uee Tsingtau China Avatha United States Wilson Martha Switzerland Italy Cross

Fighting War Prices and Prosecution of Speculators

The despatch argues against prosecutions for war related price rises, asserting no consumer justification and highlighting pineapple price trends and lemons. It contends producers and speculators push costs, with long-standing high living costs skirting real relief for Texans and consumers nationwide.

Europe Fiveryone Texas California Sicily

Prices and policy debated amid wartime shortages

The piece discusses rising demand for Wheat and corn abroad and higher prices at home. It notes leather imports for shoes will shrink while domestic shoemakers stockpile. It criticizes laws failing to punish price gouging and reflects on wartime controls, Cuban occupation tactics, Villa and Carranza tensions, and socialist calls to seize food storage. It ends with a critique of enforcing licenses for a wireless outfit.

Cuba

Bond Election Vote on City Storm Sewer and Jarvis Plan

Citizens are urged to vote on a $24,000 storm sewer bond and $38,000 for Jarvis Plaza improvements at the Thursday election. Officials claim taxes won’t rise, noting annual interest and sinking fund costs total about $250. The piece urges a unanimous, strong show of support to back civic improvements.

Jarvis Piazga Weber Gil Treiusur Nuel Bia Fig Utc

Railroad Time Table Notes Mexico and US Lines

Through fast train for Mexico City from LL and GN station leaves at 1 16 p m and arrives 6 46 a m standard time Local Saltillo train from I and CG N station departs 7 25 a m and arrives 3 54 p m standard time Leaves for Corpus Christi at 8 20 a m arrives from Corpus Christi at ity standard time International and Great Northern through fast train for St Louis leaves at 5 10 a m and arrives at p m

National Railroad of Mexico Mexico City Eaves LL & GN Saltillo Corpus Christi Ity

Prowlers in Female Attire Reported in Juarez Park

City reports several night sightings of individuals dressed in women’s clothes attempting hold ups in Juarez Park and nearby areas. Police say suspects have used disguises to approach men, testing time and possessions, with no successful robbery so far. An advisory urges caution when walking dark paths and notes efforts to identify and arrest the prowlers.

Juarez Playa Bronk San Bernardo Avenue Brennan

Night Train Service Between Laredo and Minera Schedule

Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 a.m. and arrives Minera at 10 30 a.m. Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 15 p.m. and reaches Laredo by 3 30 p.m. Night Train leaves Spa at 4 a.m.

Laredo Minera

Local notices and ads reflect town life and court cases

Local notes show election interest for Hond section and Jarvis Plaza park plans, plus ads for trousers, beauty parlor sale, corsets, car hire, bone imports, printing services, and a medical remedy testimonial. A court case mentions plea of guilty for overpayment and a vendor ad for Chamberlain's remedy.

Removal Notice for Dr. E. Sauvignet to Walls Building

Dr. E. TH. Sauvignet has moved to Walls building on the second floor room 1. Office hours are 8:30 to 12 and 4 to 4. Offices phone 475, residence 154 819 111.

E. TH. Sauvignet Walls Hiauras

Organize Social and Literary Club Named on Friday

A group of young Meadean men organized a social and literary society with physical culture features. The initial meeting was held at Market Hall on Sunday afternoon and another gathering will occur Friday evening to select chambers and bestow a proper name on the organization.

Meadean Ity Teva

Not So Strange After All Chamberlain's Tablets Help Stomach

Mrs Rosie Rish of Wabash Tail writes that Chamberlain's Tablets cured her stomach troubles when other remedies failed. The tablets strengthen the stomach and aid natural function and are sold by dealers.

Rosie Rish Wabash

Bull Contest Promised for Nuevo Laredo Next Sunday

Reported from Nuevo Laredo that a big bull contest is planned in the arena next Sunday. Aggressive bulls from Guaname are scheduled. Matadors from Central Mexico will travel to the city for the event.

Nuevo Lareda Guaname Mexico

Onion seed supplies secured for local growers

Local seed house reports onion growers in the area will receive full seed orders despite prior sea conditions. Shipments are en route and deliveries expected soon, allowing fall planting and land preparation. Also notes offer of seed meal and a promo for Sloan's Liniment to combat pests and injuries.

High Seas Teneriffe Waites Wyatt Mexicor

How to Cure a Sprain

A sprain may be cured in about one third the time of usual treatment by applying Chamberlain s ointment and following directions with each bottle. For sale by all dealers.

L. L. Cantetou L. S. Cantetou Clarendon Esas Chamberlain All Dealora Chamberlan Gov, W. Brock The Enterprise Aberdeen Catrie Prc

Notice to Delinquent Subscribers at The Times

A notice warns several months in arrears subscribers to call or settle at the business office before September 1 1914 or The Times delivery will be discontinued on that date. No further notice will be given.

Bsiness Managier Times

Mrs Scott Schedules Lectures at Wilson Hall and Chile

Mrs Scott will teach at Wilson Hall tonight and at the Latin American Chile tomorrow night.

Mre Scott Wils “Hall Chile

Cardui touted as help for troubled women in Long War era ad

An advertisement from Summit Point West Virginia features Anna Belie Emey praising Cardui for ending a 15 year battle with abdominal pain and mental distress. The copy claims relief after 12 bottles and urges women with female ailments to try Cardui, noting its 50 year history and directing readers to write to the Chair Medi Advisory Dept for a 64 page home treatment book.

Summit Point W. Va Anna Belie Emey Cardus Medi Advisory Dept N.O

Judge Hal Greer on Sick List

Judge Hal Greer remained confined to his room with a feverish illness since last Saturday. Very little improvement was seen today, though friends hope he will soon recover. Ted Greer, at Relser, visited Tae redo yesterday due to his father's illness.

Hal Greer Tudee Tedy -Greer Relser Taeredo

Beauty Parlor Hydrovacuum Facial Treatment Ad

A notice describes a beauty parlor service offering a hydrovacuum facial to treat blackheads and pimples. It notes location in Room 7, Hichter building, with pricing or instructions likely in the accompanying text. The fragment signals a historic small-ad style illustration of personal care services.

Hichter Suilling Prose

Burglary Report Stuns Musello Garcia Home

Police report that the residence of Musello Garcia was entered by a burglar Sunday night. Entry occurred through a window and no items were confirmed stolen. A servant returning home late encountered a man fleeing over a fence before he disappeared.

Musello Garcia CPA

Notice to Our Patrons Shuts Moser's Store Tuesday

Notice to our patrons states a bond election causes the store to close on Tuesday. No further details are provided about the closure or duration.

Ly Moser’s Spo

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