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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1909
Page
8
The Galveston News editorial lauds civic actions from seawall to grade raise, the causeway bonds, and boulevard work, praising bond approval of 1147 to 25. It urges continued Get Together progress, notes Pierce trial in Austin, and questions diversified farming gains in North LaRedo with a nod to a prosperous outlook.
A clipped editorial mood notes Texas Sunday law as it shapes peace and order in Laredo. It mocks easy access to divorces and remarks on rising wood and ice prices with a satirical, period voice.
Rail promoters met Rio Grande City citizens and secured liberal cash bonuses and riverfront land donations for a proposed line from Laredo. The project would end at Rio Grande City with a required 10 000 cash and 3000 acres right of way. Locals along the river from Rio Grande City to Laredo show intense enthusiasm for the railroad.
A meditation on God as eternal dwelling and judge. The psalm recalls human frailty, the swift passage of years, and God's anger and mercy. It asks for wisdom to number days, strength to endure, and God’s presence to establish the work of hands for future generations.
The piece urges merit marks for parole based on good conduct, questions reform timing, and notes a gubernatorial candidate's public stance. It also references President Zelaya of Nicaragua and Ex-President Castro of Venezuela in exile, closing with a universal call to respect authority.
Morocco chiefs from Kabyles Beni Boufrur and Beny Saidel formally submitted to Gen Marina in Melilla on November 30 with ceremony. They offered to raise a native force and join Spanish troops against remaining hostile Moors.
The Nuevo Laredo steer roping event, day two of a three day contest, drew a small crowd under ideal cool, windless conditions. Robi Hall led with 41 seconds, followed by Jack Spruill 44, Jesus Chavarria 45, and John Everett 47 15, among 22 entries with several disqualified or no time results. final day to rope and tie three steers awaits.
A defendant pleaded accidental shooting and after a brief jury deliberation of about five minutes was found not guilty. The ruling ended the case and cleared the defendant of all charges.
Advert says kidney and bladder trouble affect men and women, impairing mind, beauty, vigor. Highlights Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer as quick relief. offers sample bottle by mail and pamphlet, with address in Binghamton New York and discount sizes available.
In Laredo many proprietors were absent at their shops as they were summoned for the Minnick case. The district court room held witnesses and a pool of 150 jurors. Imports entered the port include five cars of ixtie two of wood seven of calamine and one miscellaneous car. The roping contest drew visitors who will depart tonight or tomorrow. A new roof is being put on S N Johnson's bottling works. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs T A Fealey this morning.
onion growers and business men plan a protest against a rail rate rise from 50 to 55 cents per hundred on onions. The meeting, urged by F. E. Seavill, will be held tomorrow night at Elks Hall with growers and merchants invited to join in the action.
Chilly and partly cloudy conditions prevail with northeast winds. Residents report brisk outdoor air, fires lit yesterday, and overcoats worn last night as the day begins under overcast skies.
DeWitts Little Early Risers the safe sure gentle easy liver pills. Be sure to get De Witts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve the original. Always refuse substitutes and imitations. The original salve is good for anything a salve is used for and especially for piles. Reed's Drug Co sells both.
Paris police arrest four men and women posing as American millionaires. They are accused of extensive jewel thefts totaling about 15 000, with valuables found at their home. Suspects include John Francks of New York and Jacob Hymen of Philadelphia.
An old advertisement urges men not to grow old, linking youth to work success. It claims dandruff is caused by a germ and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the sole destroyer. The ad promises elegant hair care and dandruff cure, with samples for 10 cents and one dollar bottles guaranteed, through Laredo Drug Co. as agents in Detroit, Michigan.
Last night at The Christian Meeting a dialogue based on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus explored riches and poverty. The speaker warned riches can distract from judgment and duty to the poor, noting funeral pomp offers no guarantee of salvation and obscurity offers no certainty of damnation. The crowd showed interest and Evangelists will stay for another evening with music and sermon.
The friends of Mrs Homer T. Elkins of Minera are told she is seriously ill at Mercy Hospital after being taken ill at her home and brought to the city by Dr Elkins. She is reported much improved.
A scalded boy’s screams alarmed grandmother Mrs. Maria Taylor of Nebo Kentucky until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his injuries. The ad touts burns, scalds, cuts, wounds, bruises, fevers, sores, boils, skin eruptions, chilblains and chapped hands with a two cent price at druggists.
The funeral of John G'Sell who died yesterday at Mercy Hospital after a lingering illness was held this morning from St Peter's church at 10 o'clock.
An old fashioned remedy Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is recommended to relieve a cold by stimulating gentle bowel action. It promises to stop coughing and is described as pleasant, with children liking it. Reed's Drug Co. is the seller.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo are vouched for by Warp ing Kinnan and Marvin as reputable and able to fulfill obligations. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price 95 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation, five cents?
Bring clean rags to The Times office for payment at three cents per pound. The notice requests rags rather than scraps and emphasizes cleanliness.
Wm Upchurch of Glen Oak Oklahoma left home seeking mountain air to cure a two year lung ailment. After six months he returned dead tired but recovered after using Dr Kings New Discovery. He credits six bottles with restoring his health. The remedy claims to treat coughs colds hoarseness sore throat grip bronchitis hemorrhages asthma croup whooping cough with 50c and 1.00 bottles trial bottle free guaranteed by druggists.
An advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills relieve headaches for young girls and older women. The pills promise to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health, sold at 25 cents through all druggists.
Mr. Leonard Haynes has retired from the ranch business and sold his several thousand head of cattle and stock to Mr. T. A. Coleman. He also leased the Zapata county ranch to Coleman for five years.
On December 27, 1909 at 10 a.m. all old furniture from the old courthouse will be sold in bulk at public auction at the door of the former County Clerk office. By order of the Webb County Commissioners Court. V L Puta County Commissioner. Laredo November 26, 1909.
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