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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1913

Page

11

Personal notices list visitors and travelers in Laredo

Eusebio Garcia and family returned from Los Ojue los to their home. Miguel de la Garza arrived from Rancho Randado. H A Hauser Sr. passed through from Monterey to San Antonio. Joe Vidales returned from a ranch vacation near Encinal. Mrs F H Lusk and Mrs C G Jackson with children came home from Corpus Christi. Miss Mattie E Surratt returned from Kerrville. Mrs Clarence Lee of Monterey registered at the Hamilton. Mrs K S Hamilton returned to San Antonio after a business visit. Mrs John Loftus of Dolores arrived to place her daughter Reena at Laredo Seminary. J Frank Woodyard from Monterey en route home, staying at the Hamilton. L Deifendorf and wife of El Paso left for home after visiting Mrs James H Winch. Judge Carlos Munoz and family visiting, guests at Mrs Rafael Vidaurri. Mrs Munoz and Mrs Vidaurri are sisters from the City of Mexico en route home to Chihuahua. Mrs Raymond V Martin and children, Mrs J M Garcia and Cristina, and Eusebio Garcia and family, returned to Laredo after spending weeks at Torre­cillos. C L Daniel, former Texas Mexican Railways chief clerk, now with National as Assistant General Freight Agent at Gamboa, Mex, arrived from a visit to Georgetown and will depart for Mexico.

Eusebio Garcia Los Ojuelos Miguel de la Garza Randado Ranch Joe Vidales Encinal F. H. Lusk C. G. Jackson Corpus Christi Mattie E. Surratt Presbyterian Kerrville Clarence Lee Monterey San Antonio Hamilton K. S. Hamilton John Loftus Dolores Reena Laredo Seminary J. Frank Woodyard J. M. Garcia Cristina Torrecillos Laredo C. L. Daniel Texas Mexican Railway The National Gamboa Mex J. M. Daniel Georgetown Texas Mexico

Jackson Square White Label Coffee Ad Preview

Jackson Square White Label coffee dominates southern market in this brief advertising note dated August 26, featuring brand prominence and distribution cue.

Real Estate Transfers Reported for Record

Mrs Ida Muller transfers blocks 432 and 434 to R L Muller for $600. J Ward transfers blocks 445 446 447 448 443 442 441 440 429 and 444 to R L Muller and B F Wright for $3000.

Ida Muller R. L. Muller E. D J. Ward B. F. Wright

Office seeker tale cited by Senator Bourne reference

The Boston Globe quotes Senator Bourne recalling a presidential letter about a flood of letters requesting jobs. It highlights voter pressure, noting one in 200 Woodrow voters sought office, and uses a joke about a president tasked with destroying job applications.

Woodrow Senator Bourne Boston Globe

Price Guarantee Ad for Three Pound Cans

A brief advertisement promises a guaranteed fee or money back. It notes three pound cans priced at $1.15 and is dated 8-26-tf with the word Adv in parentheses.

Jackson Square

Soldiers on the films promote National Guard recruitment

Maj. M. J Phillips of the Michigan National Guard uses moving pictures to show actual camp scenes and maneuvers to the public in an effort to boost recruiting Write ups by Maj. Thomas J Dickinson of U S A aid counter claims that soldiers are lazy The Texas National Guard conducted maneuvers at Camp Mabry and produced pictures for towns with National Guard units The Royal Theater shows the films tonight to encourage public view of Guard duties away from home

M. J Phillips Michigan National Guard Thomas J. Dickinson S. A Army National Guard Texas National Guard Camp Mabry Royal Theater

World Congress of Students Opens at Cornell

Delegates from universities and colleges worldwide gather at Ithaca for the eighth biennial International Federation of Students congress, first such gathering in America. Organized in Italy in 1898, the federation links European and American student bodies to unite on common youth issues. After sessions, foreign delegates will tour Eastern States educational centers for two weeks.

Ithaca N. Y International Federation of Students Cornell University America International Federation Italy Europe North South America

Argument for suffrage in Georgia from Houston Post

The Houston Post argues that Georgia women should obtain the ballot, contending that if men fail to govern and pay poor school teachers, women ought to take charge. The piece calls this the strongest argument seen in favor of woman suffrage in the state.

Houston Post Georgia

Pride and Potatoes At Burleson Farm Office Banter

In a light exchange the office staff tease Burleson for buying a farm up state. Jones notes his puff ball persona while another quips about a raw potato worn as a watch charm. Smith recalls he explained the potato as last year’s share.

Jones Burleson Smith Judge

Wife of defunded prize fighter laments death burden

The wife sobs that no one grasps her loss even as she lives apart from her husband for years and serves as hotel chambermaid for meals. She acknowledges the claim of sorrow but hints at relief she dares not show.

Out of Place The Last Arrival Card Party Scene

Fragmentary dialogue reveals a social gathering with sharp put downs and political jabs. Characters spar over who belongs and who is welcome, hinting at tensions between progressive and black Republican figures in a small town setting.

Moike Thin Phwat Casey Pucx

Stubborn Colds May Lead to Consumption

A patient recounts illness beginning with a stubborn cold that progressed to consumption. After using Eckman's Alterative since 1905, the speaker reports full recovery, weight gain from 110 to 140 pounds, and no remaining symptoms. Claims include bronchial and lung trouble relief and upbuilding of the system. Advertises Eckman Laboratory and urges readers to request a recovery booklet.

Eckman M. L. Gerhardt Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia Ady

Plays and players on stage in bold season lineups

Maude Adams opens in Peter Pan with Ina Claire headed to London for The Eleventh Hour Ellen Beach Yaw to vaudeville this season Bessie Abbott and Jeff de Angelis lead Rob Roy Minnie Palmer in The Seashore Widow Valerie Bergere debuts Boston Baked Beans Signor Perugini rehired as Chorus in The Yellow Jacket Klaw Erlanger secure The Poor Little Rich Girl Mary Pickford stars In the Bishop's Carriage Olga Nethersole may return William Hodge to star for Shuberts in The Road to Happiness Mary Kener lands leading role in The Conspiracy Martha Hedman to be John Mason's leading woman in Indian Summer Frank Sheridan opening in Baltimore in Blackmail New Turkish bath play Miss Phoenix by Albert Lee A Beauty Parlor by Elizabeth Jordan Marie Claire by A L Thomas A Tragedy of the Fog Dove Davidson novel theme Billie Burke to perform fifty performances of The Amazon before The Land of Promise Premieres O I Say musical comedy to open in New York Emma Carus joins A Broadway Honeymoon in Chicago

Maude Adams Ina Claire London Ellen Beach Yaw Bessie Abbott Jeff de Angelis Rob Roy Minnie Palmer Signor Perugini Mary Ke«ner Charles Frohman Martha Hedman John Mason Augustus Thomas Frank Sheridan Baltimore Richard Harding Davis Albert Lee W. A. Brady Elizabeth Jordan Oklahoma Klaw & Erlanger Somerset Maughan

Bucklen Arnica Salve Offers Quick Pain Relief

E F Chamberlain of Clinton Maine praises Bucklen Arnica Salve as a superior healing remedy that removes pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and other skin injuries. The ad notes it robs other remedies of their terror and sells for 25 cents at Reed Drug Store.

E. EF. Chamberlain Clinton, Me Reed Drug Store

Kilkenny cat finish pits Cip, Castro and Em Pankhurst

A snappy remark from the Philadelphia Inquirer suggests pitting Cip, Castro, and Emmeline Pankhurst in one showdown to settle disputes among themselves. The quip riffs on a famous saying about cats.

Cip Castro Em. Pankhurst Philadelphia Inquirer

Part of the Game Critique on Women Debating Dr Anna Shaw

A St Louis Globe note argues that women who refuse to debate Dr Anna Shaw display no business in politics, framing the incident as a commentary on participation and propriety in public discourse.

Anna Shaw St. Louis Globe

Appropriate. We Find It Quite Appropriate Sweet and Gentle

Galveston News notes the phrase that a common ordinary hen often sings at lay, reflecting a gentle domestic sentiment. The item presents a light, editorial tone praising simple natural rhythms without scandal or drama.

Bryan Endorses New Currency Bill, Herald Says

The New York Herald quotes Woodrow Wilson or Bryan endorsing the new currency bill, declaring the issue settled. The brief note reflects political commentary on monetary policy.

Bryan New York Herald

Notes From The Labor World Highlights Global Unions And U S Labor

Steam laundries employ 109 154 in the United States and 391 25 government posts under civil service. German women wage earners exceed all of Europe. Sweden runs free public employment bureaus. A Shreveport telephone operators union forms. Australia reports 433 224 union members with 17 670 women. St Louis aims to host the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Miners in Spain push for eight hours, minimum wage, and protections. Boston Cigarmakers bar foreigners for one year. older members note job competition. Timothy Healy secures an eighth term as head of two national unions.

Germany Europea United States Shreveport British Medical Association Western Operation of Miners National Federation of Post Office Clerks Indianapolis Journeymen Tailors’ Union Bloomington Ill Timothy Healy New York International Brother Canada Australia St. Louis International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Springfield Boston Miners’ Union of Spain Boston Cigarmakers’ Union 97 America

Fragmented OCR Price Snippet Ith Punctuation

A damaged OCR snippet shows scattered numbers and symbols like 0, 1.00, and 4 with letters interspersed. No coherent events or proper nouns emerge to describe a concrete item, person, or location.

Doctor Hobson’s Eczema Ointment Ad

Suffered eczema fifty years with burning itching and pain. Writer praises Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a perfect cure and signs with Saint Louis Missouri handling.

Weil

Lobster Palace in New York Closes as Prices Drop

The Rochester Herald notes the decline in lobster prices as abundant catch makes lobsters affordable for a $12-a-week clerk, marking the closure of one of New York’s finest lobster palaces.

New York Rochester Herald

Fee sold by all first class merchants

Fragmentary OCR item notes a fee sold by all first class merchants with an advertisement marker and reference to 26-tf. The readable portion suggests a generic notice or advertisement placeholder from the historic page.

Jackson Square

Kickapoo Worm Killer Promised to Cure Child Worms

An old advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a cure for worms in children. It claims to relieve feverishness irritability and digestive issues, promising improved appetite and regulated bowels. Reed's Drug Store sells it for 25 cents, with mail options from the Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company in Philadelphia.

Reed's Drug Store Mail Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company Philadelphia

The Right Way We Will Judge Curren cy Legislation By Results

Menard Messenger argues that policy should be judged by outcomes rather than theoretical approaches, urging practical results over debates and ideals. The piece stresses measurable effects and accountability in government action.

Menard Messenger

Elgin Road Races Set With Star Drivers Gathered

The Chicago Automobile Club and the Elgin Racing Association prepare for the annual Elgin road races starting tomorrow and running through Saturday. The 3.5 mile Chicago automobile trophy race for cars under 300 cubic inches will open the meet, which ends with the Elgin national trophy race and a $250 purse. Noted entrants include Ralph De Palma Ralph Mulford Theodore Pillette Joe Dawson Spencer Wishart and others.

Elgin Chicago Automobile Club Elgin Racing Association America Cobe City Ralph de Palma Ralph Mulord Theodore Pilette Joe Dawson Spencer Wishart Not

Colorado to the Gulf High Way meeting held in Clayton N M

A meeting in Clayton New Mexico on August 28 gathered delegates from several states to discuss a proposed model highway project linking Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico. The event aimed to propel support for the跨state transcontinental route with regional backing.

Clayton, N. M Colorado Gulf of Mexico

Jackson Square blends top coffees from diverse origins

Jackson Square White Label co fee combines Mocha Java Bourbon Santos and Mexican Cordova in a premium blend. The ad highlights the blend as among the world’s best coffees and lists a price range from 8 to 26 dollars.

Jackson Square Burbon Santos

Weather forecast from New Orleans station

The Times reports a daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Saturday are expected to be generally fair.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh Weather Report Yesterday Summary

Fort McIntosh observed a maximum of 100 degrees and a minimum of 70 degrees yesterday. Winds varied from several directions including northwest. Skies were partly cloudy.

Akien Fort MclIntosh Max N. W

Russia remembers Tolstoi in observances across empire

In St. Petersburg and across the empire educated Russians marked the eighty-fifth anniversary of Count Leo Tolstoi's birth. Despite government frowns and bureaucratic protests, universities and cities conducted programs with enthusiasm. Pilgrims have visited Tolstoi's former home and burial site in Tula this week.

St. Petersburg Leo Tolstoi Empire Liberty Telstor Tula

Watch THE TIMES Everyday Fee Opportunities

The Times offers daily fee opportunities at 80 cents per month. The notice invites readers to subscribe for ongoing access to content and updates.

Watch the Times

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. A. Hauser, Sr UN Hamilton Tom Gualtney C. F. Smith R. B. Fairchild Dallas Otto R. Winter San Enrique H. J. Wellas Brownsville Mrs. Boly and Son R. W. Hall J. Cox R. M. Johnson Islitas J. F. Sullivan Chicago W. B. Everett South Austin World Congress OF Students Maloney Valerie Bergere William Hodge Shuberts Phoenix Emma Carus Joe Howard Kilkenny Galveston News Preamland Edison Zeb Zack Suna Park Mutual Labor World Copenhagen Denmark New York City Chas Inborn Pack India Ceylon Moyune Imperial Breakfast Coe Yveror Japan Rands Liptons Yellow Lab Tetleys Young Hyson Assam ULK Farragut Street Matamoros Street Zarita Avenue Santa Maria Avenue D. L. Kenney Hobson Pfeiffe St. Louis, Mo Mical CO Philadelphia, Pa Times Office Leonared Nelson Colle J. M. Skinner Laredo, Texas Weather Forecast Local Weather Report Russia Tolstoi the Times
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