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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1913
Page
7
A renowned American stage woman writes on preserving beauty by keeping the liver active. She warns against lazy liver causing unhappiness and poor looks. The City Drug Co. promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant liquid substitute for calomel, with a 50 cent money back guarantee if it fails.
The state tax rate increases push Webb County total taxes to 1.20 per 100 valuation versus 1.01 2 3 last year. County rate remains 75 cents while state ad valorem rises to 23 cents and school tax to 17 cents. Total assessed valuation is 7,980,413 with county and state taxes totaling 95,764.95. due to higher valuations and state rate increases, Webb County taxpayers face a record total tax burden.
A noon shower lasting about half an hour swept Laredo with high winds at times a gale. Trees were blown down and there was lightning and thunder. The rain was local, with some areas nearby receiving none. It followed an intense heat wave and cooled to a pleasant afternoon after a brief sweltering period.
A parade of names marks a busy travel period as Arturo Garcia of Monterey and Brewer McNeil of San Antonio visit relatives here. Others include Sabas Villareal from Mexico City and Miss Alice Mowry returning from Galveston. Several plan trips to Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Monterrey while contractors and officials discuss highway work and bids.
Associated Press report from Washington states President Wilson will read his message to Congress tomorrow if the Huerta government does not change its attitude within twenty four hours. The note is said to be written in kind terms, aimed at making clear the Mexican situation is controlled by a small group of men. US foreign policy continues to inform world powers while allowing them to decide actions. Vera Cruz reports thirty marauders led by a woman robbed a Canton Cordoba plantation. Red Cross to aid destitute Americans arriving at Galveston and Gulf ports. ninety destitute Americans in Chihuahua.
Charles S. Downey president of the Southern Loan and Real Estate Company was arrested in Pensacola Fla charged with using the mails to defraud He was formerly connected with the Prudential Loan and Realty Company of Oklahoma City Aug 25.
London Aug 25 Two of India's ruling families unite as Princess Indira daughter of the Gaekwar of Baroda marries Prince Jitendra son of the Maharajah of Cooch Behar. The bride recently became a Brahmin ahead of the ceremony and the match reflects arranged royal alliances.
The Senate voted to free raw wool without a roll call. Republicans will seek roll calls on wool substitutes later in the week. Free wool becomes effective after December 31, 191. The plan approves free wool except for works of art.
The indictment of Charles Murphy Aaron Levy and Senator James J Frawley was requested from district attorneys of New York and Albany counties L F Arnold Sulzers ardent friend presented statements from many people to support assertions of a conspiracy to remove Sulzer from the governor chair Arnold said money was freely used in the conspiracy and ten men visited his newspaper office last Saturday to give information he claimed this information showed a conspiracy and a crime greater than any prior act
Jame Mott, a 64 year old night watchman in Marshall Texas, was killed last night by unknown assailants. Police investigate as residents seek answers about the fatal attack.
The seven cotton mills of Fall River Iron Works reopened after over three months of idleness due to market conditions, resuming operations and providing work for about 5000 idle workers across the industry in Mass. on August 25.
In every home with a baby there should be a bottle of McGees Baby Elixir for sour stomach wind colic diarrhoea or summer complaint. It is advertised as safe with no opium or morphine. Price 25 cents and 5 percent per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Representatives of the retail drug trade across Canada have assembled in Toronto for the annual convention of the Canadian Druggists Association. Key topics include standardizing preliminary education for druggists and pharmacists and the feasibility of a federal act allowing graduates of any Canadian college of pharmacy to prepare prescriptions and dispense remedies in any province.
Washington August 25 Republicans in the Senate and House will caucus tomorrow to elect a new National Republican Committee. The committee will meet soon afterward to choose a chairman and other officers.
New York reports the Grand Circuit trotting meeting begins at Empire City track. The event runs through the week with four races daily and total purses of 42000 dollars.
Kingfisher Oklahoma August 25 The annual championship tournament of the Oklahoma State Tennis Association opened today on the Kingfisher Tennis Club courts and will run through the week. The entry list features top players from Texas Kansas Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Reed Drug Store advertises Bucklen arnica salve as an instant pain remover for cuts bruises sprains burns and other skin injuries. Chamberlain of Clinton Me praises its healing power calling it unequaled and says it robs other remedies of their terror. Only 25 cents.
Augusta Me Aug 25 The Democratic campaign in Maine s Third district for the seat to replace the late Congressman Goodwin opened with national committee travelers Cullop Murray Reilly Redfield and others in Barnes. Secretary Speaker Clark is expected to speak, with the party backing the tariff bill and addressing Mulhall charges about election aid to former Rep Littlefield of Maine.
Frederick Md August 26 Frederick is hosting the ninth annual convention of the Maryland State and District of Columbia Federation of Labor. A large and representative attendance was on hand at the opening session this week in Frederick.
Associated Press report from Sherbrooke Quebec Aug 25 notes William Travers Jerome driving from Colebrook New Hampshire on the same route as Harry Thaw. Thaw and his lawyers waited as no progress occurred. authorities report no heated clash as breakfast ran late.
Mrs. Pankhurst told followers to pause militant suffrage actions and take a holiday. The Associated Press report from London on August 25 notes the pause is for the present period.
Associated Press reports from London dated August 25 that Jack Johnson's music hall engagements were postponed and understood to be permanent, signaling an end to his scheduled performances.
Two men were shot to death in Beaumont Texas in separate quarrels this morning. Frank Bonaro white and Joe Zuma Negro were killed in distinct confrontations as investigators pursued leads in the tense wake of the incidents.
Des Moines August 25 the Iowa State Fair opened for a week with every department full of high class exhibits. Livestock and farm products are praised as among the best ever shown. A trotting meeting of the Great Western Circuit is a leading attraction of the week.
Keokuk Iowa hosts a week of ceremonies starting with a reception for Illinois Missouri and Iowa governors as part of the Mississippi River power dam dedication celebration. Eastern state governors en route to Colorado Springs stop to inspect the dam and plant. Formal dedication set for tomorrow.
A man cured after days of colic and diarrhea by one or two doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy speaks highly of its effectiveness. The advert notes its ability to end severe attacks and fire danger, urging readers to try it when needed. Sold by all dealers.
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