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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1914
Page
6
Public notice from the Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company describes subscription rates and delivery options for United States Mexico and Canada. It lists daily and weekly publication details with prices for various terms and notes subscriptions are payable in advance.
A Texas article by W F Dovnehty argues Texas has the largest permanent school fund but low attendance and illiteracy persist. It cites census trends showing white illiteracy rising while black illiteracy falls, notes rural school inadequacies, and urges compulsory education to end excuses for nonattendance. It also contrasts child labor in mills with lack of schooling for white children and calls for nationwide reform to ensure access to schooling.
A Postal Telegraph Company operator in New York was arrested for revealing Associated Press dispatches. Investigators traced the theft to a Globe newspaper employee after a false despatch circulated to the New York News Bureau. The suspect Linder confessed and is held on $5,000 bail for a December 1 hearing.
Trust deed notes five thousand seven hundred dollars due with ten percent interest, securing real property in Webb County Texas. Trustee Jonas Valle U.S. Webb County Court House door sale set for January following notice dated November twenty fourth, 191? in Laredo Texas.
A long reflection on the Associated Press defenses against unauthorized use of news. It notes lawsuits, monopoly claims, and efforts by nonmembers to obtain AP content. Also mentions Turks at Suez and market chatter as part of a broad press panorama.
The Galveston-Dallas News urges farmers to sell cotton at low prices to pressure brokers while comparing cotton futures to market speculation. Articles mention Villa in Mexico, the Smith Lever act, and debates over cotton exports to Germany amid global tensions. Local papers cite Falls Times and Corpus Christi Caller on war contraband and border views.
The Uncensored Press in Clobuene Revliw reports a playful culinary war as German and international pantry items are blamed for a rising mess. Various puns hint at a domestic cuisine clash with jokes about noodles beans and onions fueling a mock uprising among Brussels sprouts and condiments.
United States District Court Southern District of Texas orders seizure and forfeiture of multiple jewelry items and watches tied to a case against named defendants. The notice directs all persons holding an interest to appear and claim before the U S district court in Texas on December 1, with further proceedings scheduled to determine disposition of the property.
A vintage ad touts Sloane Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism and swollen joints. It claims rapid relief, simple application, and broad availability through chemists at a price of 85 cents.
Medical practitioner listed with offices in the Richter Building on floors 11 12 and 4 6 plus Ostheopathe reg 19 percent. Another office at 150 Matamoros Street opposite St Peters church with phone 197.
Local dental offices listed with addresses in the Wilcox Block and Hichter Building at Market Plaza and a contact at telephone 645. Services likely include general dental care from a practice located near Market Plaza.
Dale Gardner is stopped in the third round by an overpowering blow for a quick loss as Jack Shelton dominates from start to finish in the scheduled twenty round lightweight bout in Nuevo Laredo. Waddell also defeats Chesterfield in preliminary action.
Mediation of the hotel lease issued at Laredo Texas on November 10 1914. All outstanding accounts against the establishment up to this date should be brought to the new manager for payment.
A Mexican servant employed by Mrs. Eugenia Rivera at Jarvis Plaza stole 1055 in Mexican bank bills and a diamond brooch plus other valuables valued at 1500. She confessed after deputy Benavides recovered the items hidden in a pillow on the bed within minutes of the report. The Rivera family, refugees from Monterey, had lived in the area for months.
Notice to taxpayers for city tax collection of real and personal property. Early hours and official dates implied. City hall collection office listed with contact details obscured.
An old advertisement touts relief for chest tightness and dry cough from a throat inflamed condition. It promotes Bala Rev Horehound Syrup and a red pepper porous plaster, claiming the syrup relaxes the chest and the plaster clears inflammation, with sale through druggists.
A Saturday night clash in western city streets between intoxicated soldiers and Mexicans near a notorious district left Quartermaster Sergeant Miretyel Sketchel of Troop L Mourteenth Cavalry badly wounded. He was shot through the mouth with a bullet entering and exiting the neck area and is hospitalized in a semiconscious state with hopes of recovery. A suspect fled the scene. police pursue leads as witnesses dispute identities and trial progress.
An old style advert warns that a cold is dangerous and urges immediate treatment. It promotes Dr Bell's Pine Turcdlonew as a remedy for colds and coughs, claiming it loosens mucus soothes lungs and is sold by druggists.
The Grand Stock Co arrives from Corpus Christi and sets up a large tent before the Episcopal church in Laredo. Opening bill tonight features Beyond Pardon by a four-act society drama. Mrs. Graniti is ill and remains away for recovery after a recent operation.
Five Mexican men arrested in the city weeks ago faced federal examination on a conspiracy plot to cross into Mexico. Commissioner Foster Chismoraine ordered examinations waived and the defendants bound over to the federal grand jury in $1000 bonds each. Names given include Agustin Wiese and Rafael Popes, with one man still on bond and another appearing in court.
In damp chilly weather there is strong demand for Ballartns Snow Liniment. Experienced users cite relief for rheumatic aches and pains and apply at the first twinge. Price, Schild stand $1.09 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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