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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1913
Page
11
George W. Maxwell, Charles G. Spencer, and L. J. Squier praised Tuxedo as a relaxing, mild, and trustworthy pipe tobacco. The ad notes rapid national growth, a Texas rollout plan, and a freshness program with frequent dealer checks and monthly inspections, offering replacements for any drying tobacco.
Texarkana to El Paso reports Tuxedo tobacco rising in popularity. The ad touts select Kentucky Burley, a secret process for superior flavor and smooth, cool burning. Tom A. Marshall praises Tuxedo as the pinnacle of smoking perfection.
Lom C. Manisha and Fred G. Bills extol Tuxedo as the coolest mildest, purest tobacco after praising its healthful qualities. endorsements from prominent shooters appear alongside notices for City Drug Co and Fort McIntosh exchange, Houston address.
A Heights Civic Club meeting at Mrs. F E Scovill's home included reports from park prize, finances, and ways and means committees. Dr Helene Kenney urged active effort to make Laredo the Orange City of Texas, noting Chamber of Commerce support and calling for palm and orange plantings to beautify streets and parks. Members welcomed new guests Mrs Gregory and Mrs Thompson, with Kenney named head of the ways and means committee.
A medicine for throat and lung troubles marketed as Eckman’s Alterative is praised for long test-backed effectiveness in restoring health. A Wilmington, Delaware, case cites improved lung function after using the product since January 1908, with no other remedies involved. The ad claims the treatment aids bronchitis, asthma, colds, and related ailments, notes absence of narcotics, and directs readers to request a booklet from Bekman Laboratory and to buy from leading druggists.
A promotion for daily access to The Times at 50 cents per month invites readers to subscribe for ongoing opportunities and regular updates from the historic newspaper.
A Chamber of Commerce committee and the Heights Civic Club met at Mrs. J R Moore’s home to plan planting four orange trees in the city. They will place trees on Market Street and Seymour Ave north from the Moore residence toward the cemetery, funded by canvassing property owners, city organizations, and private subscriptions. The Heights Civic Club begins with 50 dollars for six trees. Trees, seven to eight feet high with full foliage, will be shipped from Nuevo Laredo at two dollars each plus one dollar eighty cents for one year of watering and care. If a tree dies within that year it will be replaced. Planting would be about forty feet apart on both sides of the street for a lasting tropical effect to attract visitors and showcase citrus growing in the region.
The pastor preaches a Sabbath series to help parishioners clarify eternal concerns and build on simple first principles. The message emphasizes prudent, assured thinking about spiritual life and the reliability of faith over worldly securities.
Mrs. Verne Shaffer of Vandergrift Pennsylvania says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is her children's favorite and always helps colds and coughs. She finds it superior to other medicines and recommends a trial. For sale by all dealers.
Geo. R. Alexander returns from Mexico to visit family while Ed Rex Tarver comes back from a San Antonio trip. Monterey visitors Victor Morrell Jr and J. W. Canterbury head home via Corpus Christi and Monterey, with several others arriving or departing for Asherton Llano Tela Honduras and San Antonio.
J A Applewhite received a 1914 six cylinder Buick for W T T and a four cylinder Buick for Sam Mackin this morning. He also delivered a four cylinder Buick to Holt Haz elrigge on Tuesday. The large number of automobile sales in the city indicates general prosperity in this region.
The notice states that all land and pastures owned by the company are posted in accordance with law and that any person caught hunting or trespassing will be prosecuted. D. Davis, vice president, signs for Cannel Coal Co with a date notation and advertisement tag.
Housekeeping ready furnished rooms with gas electric bath hot and cold water apply 1004 Vidaurri avenue. Found a bicycle lost last Saturday owner may recover by paying for this advertisement 12 355 Peay.
Stomach liver kidney troubles and weak nerves vanish with Electric Bitters. Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma says the remedy raised her from sickness and suffering and proves its value. The ad promises millions of bottles sold, with guaranteed satisfaction at 50 cents or $1.00 from H. E Bucklen & Co. Also warns hunters to stay off pastures or face legal action for damages and prosecution.
One cent seals support the drive for a county hospital dispensaries and visiting nurses for sick and disease prevention. Fred Lake will transfer his recently bought New Bedford franchise of the New England League to Fitchburg, Mass.
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