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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1913

Page

8

We Have a Billion Dollar Government We Can Afford

Tuesday's Daily notes that the 1915 fiscal estimate totals 1,108,681,777 to run the government from July 1, 1914, to June 30, 1916. It highlights large needs for the post office, army, and navy, and argues a lower tariff plus the Payne Aldrich taxes will fund the operations, arguing Rockefeller and other millionaires will contribute through income taxes.

Congress House Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo United States Legislative Executive Department Judicial Branch Army Navy Post Office Department John D. Rockefeller Mr. Rockefeller

A Cause for Pride as Atlantic Fleet Visits the Med

The Atlantic battleship squadron's Mediterranean voyage proves naval strength and shows American crews and officers as gentlemen. Nice editorial lauds their discipline aboard and ashore, noting thoughtful bearing and education. Secretary Daniels hoped to educate crews and nation, boosting pride in the Navy.

Mediterranean Nice

Navy Bravery and Global Respect From Sailors

A reflection on naval tradition praising officers and enlisted men for superior conduct across ports. It lauds the freedom of American institutions, loyalty, and the courage of bluejackets and Marines, noting favorable receptions abroad and pride in their courteous behavior and readiness to defend commander and country. Also mentions various current events and a land posting by Cannell Coal Co. with a trespass warning.

Mediterranean America Palia

Free Textbooks for Texas Public Schools and Social Debates

A collage of Texas editorials discusses free schoolbooks as a statewide goal with questions about free clothing and other amenities. It contrasts liberal education funding with concerns about housing and outfits, while noting strong opinions from Houston to Galveston and Robstown on education and public projects. The piece also reflects changing manners, roads, past revolutions, and a satirical take on political factions.

Houston Honey Grove Lowry Galveston News

This Date in History Highlights Major Events by Year

The entry lists key historical milestones such as 1554 the death of Hernando Cortez in Seville 1495 birth in Werre madura 1805 Napoleon at Austerlitz 1810 Andrew Jackson leading U S forces 1848 Ferdinand abdication succeeded by Francis 1862 Louis Napoleon emperor 1862 Union Pacific Railroad groundbreaking at Omaha and 1912 US Supreme Court dissolving the Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger.

Hernando Cortez Mexico Seville Spain Werremadura St. Paul's Cathedral London Napoleon Austerlitz Louis Napoleon Napoleon Tif Fiest Omaha Union Pacific Supreme Court of the United States Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Railway

Water Co. Has New Machine At Laredo Plant

The Laredo Water Co plant near the Rio Grande shows how water is drawn from the river, settled, filtered, sterilized, and distributed to thousands daily. Superintendent Ray McLane highlights four large mechanical filters and a compact Liquid Chlorine Sterilizing Apparatus that kills bacteria in the receiving tank before water enters the mains.

Laredo Water Co Rio Grande International Bridge Times Ray McLane Laredo United States McLane

Influx of Refugees Strains Laredo Housing Resources

Over a thousand refugees arrive in three days from Mexico with two thirds from Monterey and Saltillo, many wealthy families fleeing the revolution. About 300 reached Nuevo Laredo last night, then crossed into Laredo, straining hotels, boarding houses, and private homes. Some settle with friends while others depart for San Antonio. The influx brings money to local banks.

Mexico Monterey Saltido Nuevo Laredo the & GN San Antonio Laredo

Mortimer to star in Betsy Bobbins sketch

Lilian Mortimer appears in a sketch titled Betsy Bobbins. Margaret Anglin adds An tony and Cleopatra to her repertoire, expanding stage offerings with new roles and performances.

Lilian Mortimer Betsy Bobbins Margaret Anglin Antony and Cleopatra

Constipation Ad Claims New Life Pills Cure All

An old advertisement warns that constipation poisons the body and promises relief with Dr. King's New Life Pills. It claims quick relief from constipation and headaches, pricing 25 cents, available from H. Bucklen & Co. in Philadelphia and St. Louis by mail or druggists.

Dr. King Ma‘i. H Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

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