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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1909

Page

10

Wealth and reform critiques clash in Texas era discourse

The Mexican Herald defends princely gifts by philanthropists like Carnegie Rockefeller Pearson Nobel and Morgan while Denison Herald critiques anti trust limits amid Pierce trial fallout. It notes Texas’ harsh charter era rules, cites artesian belts, cold Panhandle contrasts, and laments political demagoguery and crime among the wealthy.

Mexican Herald Carnegie Rockefeller Pearson Nobel Morgan Carper

Busy streets of Laredo show winter rush on arrival

Yesterday’s scene in Laredo reflected a brisk winter uptick on the streets as residents moved with purpose. The day highlighted a general sense of urgency and a reminder to act promptly rather than postponing tasks.

Laredo

Warmer Night Ahead But Cloudy Morning Looms

The weather note says last night was warmer, with the arrow leaning slightly east of north. Frost danger was absent as air remained chilly. The day began cloudy with a dim blue sky, and the sky stayed dark and gloomy much of the day, hinting at a slow storm.

Musical comedy wedding links stage and army romance

Violet Hollom, once a milkmaid chorus member in Merry Peasant at the Strand, married Allan Hillier Gardner, a lieutenant in the Eighth Hussars. Gardner is the son of Col. Gardner, former MP for Ross, and his mother is the eldest daughter of Lord Blyth.

London Violet Hollom Strand Theatre Allan Hillier Gardner Eighth Hussars Col. Gardner Ross

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad

The ad touts DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as best for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims they relieve urinary disorders backache rheumatic pains and groin pains, act antiseptically and promptly, and provide satisfaction. Reed's Drug Co. sells them.

DeWitt Reed's Drug Co

Out Of The Quad Box Adage On Free Advertising

A clergyman recalls Joel Chandler Harris noting that people seek free editor and physician advice. He cites a joke about an editor jailed ten days for beating a mayor, who, upon leaving, is wished well and asked to give the jail a puff.

Joel Chandler Harris Atlanta Uncle Remus

Looking One's Best with Bucklen's Arnica Salve

It's a woman's delight to look her best but pimples eruptions and sores rob joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them and makes skin soft. Cures pimples sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands. Infallible for piles. 25c at all druggists.

Real Estate Transfers Filed at County Clerk Office

Ramona Z. de Laurel transfers an undivided one half interest in 2,560 acres with livestock and branding rights to P. & Z. Laurel for 6000 dollars. Transfer filed for record since noon yesterday.

Ramona Z. de Laurel P. & Z. Laurel

Rich Men Gifts Are Poor Woman’s Gifted Hope

Mrs O Richinevault of Vestal Center New York writes Electric Bitters top gift from God to women. She praises its effects on spirits vigor health and its quick relief from nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness. Available 50 cents at all druggists.

O. Richinevault Vestal Center N. Y

Laredo Baseball Club Holds 1910 Arrival Meeting

At Dr Halsell's office the Laredo Baseball Club discussed the 1910 Southwest Texas League contract. George Page announced tryouts for last year's players and salaries were outlined for manager, captains, pitchers, and other players. Most present intended to sign and try out, though no contracts were signed last night.

Laredo Dr. Halsell George Page Page Southwest Texas League

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim

A Toledo advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney and Co are vouched for by Wacpine Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. The cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. testimonials offered free, price ninety five cents per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Chenzy & Co Toledo F. J. Cheney Wacpine, Kinnan & Marvin O. Hall Hal

Spokane Man Seeks Absolute Divorce Amid Alleged Cruelty

Angus McDonald a Spokane County farmer seeks an absolute divorce from Elizabeth McDonald after nearly 30 years of marriage. He reports years of harassment by his wife and son including assault with a hammer and being forced from the home. A temporary alimony order of 20 per month and legal costs were set, with a hearing on a receiver for crops on the 240 acre ranch scheduled for December 8. McDonald acquired the homestead in 1877 and the couple wed three years later.

Spokane Washington Angus McDonald Four Mound Prairie Elizabeth McDonald J. D. Hinkle Spokane County Superior Court McDonald

Cures for Indigestion Find Relief After 15 Years

B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina suffered 15 years of indigestion and spent $200 on medicines before using Dr King s New Life Pills. He reports they wholly cured him and they are said to cure constipation biliousness sick headache stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles. 25c at all druggists.

B. F. Ayscue N. C Dr. King

Notice to Subscribers on New West Flores Route

Beginning next Monday a new carrier will deliver The Times on the route west of Flores avenue. For a day or so he may unintentionally overlook subscribers. If you fail to receive your paper please notify this office promptly. The Management.

the Times Flores Avenue

Missouri Girl hailed as top local attraction at Market Hall

Market Hall hosts The Missouri Girl tonight with Carlos Morton and family visiting Laredo. A strong cast delivers a domestic comedy praised as the best and fully performed. Plans note Sabinas Mexico ties, storm drain work by A Deatz & Brother, and minor rail delay on the G N line.

Market Hall Carlos Morton Morton Enrique W. Morton Sabinas Mexico

Herpicide Endorsed by Beauty Experts and Users

Competent judges and beauty doctors endorse Newbro's Herpicide as effective for hair loss and dandruff. Letters from Bertha A. Trullinger and Grace Dodge praise results after one bottle. Sold by leading druggists with samples by mail and one dollar bottles guaranteed. Laredo Drug Co. listed as special agents.

Newbro Bertha A. Trullinger Morrison St Portland Ore Grace Dodge Sixth St Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Laredo Drug Co

Weather forecast from New Orleans union bureau

United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans provided by Tur Times notes tonight will be fair and not as cold with frost in sugar and trucking regions. Friday will bring increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

Local Fort McIntosh Weather Report

Observations for the 24 hours ending 5 p m yesterday show a maximum of 60 and a minimum of 35. Winds came from the northeast with cloudy skies.

Fort McIntosh

Missouri Girl Tonight at Market Hall

Fred Reymonds Missouri Girl will be presented in Market Hall tonight. The press reports call it a sparkling comedy that starts you laughing as the curtains rise and keeps you in fits through the first act. Sadie Raymond as Daisy and Frank F Farrell as Zeke headline with midshow specialties promised.

Fred Reymond Market Hall

Night Watchman Fell Ill From Midnight Saw Mill Exposure

W J Atkins worked as Night Watchman at Banner Springs Tennessee despite dampness drafts and storms his severe cold settled on his lungs forcing him to quit work. After trying many remedies he used Dr King s New Discovery and soon returned to work. Severe colds coughs inflamed throats and other chest complaints are quickly relieved by this medicine with a 50 cent and 1 00 trial bottle offered by all druggists.

W. J. Atkins Banner Springs Tenn Dr. King

Gas Explosion At Hamburg Kills Nineteen

Search for bodies continues after two gas tanks exploded at the Kleines Glassbook works on the Elbe water front. Nineteen dead, fourteen missing workers reported as the scene is checked for the deceased.

United Press Hamburg Kleines Elbe

Influenza danger to pneumonia cited with remedy

The article warns that influenza often leads to pneumonia and asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can cure influenza and counteract pneumonia risk. Sold by all dealers.

Kermit Roosevelt Arrives in Nairobi for Sable Hunt

United Press dispatch from Nairobi reports Kermit Roosevelt arriving in British East Africa to begin a hunt at Mom basa for sable and other antelope. He has not yet reached Njoro and is expected to arrive about 8 o clock.

United Press British East Africa Kermit Roosevelt Mombasa Sable Roosevelt Njoro

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for Children

A historical drug advertisement advises giving the product when a child has a cold to prompt gentle bowel movement and drive out the illness. The syrup promises quick laxative action while soothing irritation, stopping cough and aiding recovery. Sold by Reed's Drug Co. as.

Kennedy Reed's Drug Co

Too Much For The Frenchman

A humorous anecdote from National Magazine recounts a Frenchman eager to meet an American businessman at his home. Repeated responses about the master being up or down prompt the Frenchman to seek a time when he would be neither up nor down, prompting the maid to explain the difficulty in such a request.

Mademoiselle National Magazine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tue Denison Herald H. Clay Pierce Texas Pierce Carizo Zapata County Mr. Overcoat Torrow Army A. Deatz & Brother G.N San Antonio Rufus Jones Board of Trade Texas State Commercial Secretaries Association Manuel Perez Ramona Garcia Corporation Court Guadalupe School Electric Theater EF Mondragon Nuevo Laredo Local Weather Report Fred Raymond Kermit M. A. Worsham J. Hewitt M.A. Worsham & Co Studebaker J. Armengol John O. Buenz George Prfeuffer & Co Sonora News Company Old National Railways of Mexico Ruggista E.C. DeWitt & Co Chicago Reed’'S Plaza Notes Chas. S. Dalrymple, Mor Northside Market Plaza J C. Twiss Juarez Ave
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