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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1909
Page
2
A San Antonio Express excerpt recalls education changes, mocking old methods and praising a three week capsule course offered by Feaks and Freaks. The piece contrasts past schooling with modern quick fixes and hints at political humor about schooling and industry.
A prominent congressional leader predicts substantial legislation in the current session. He notes that in a few days Congress may rise to the occasion, aiming to give the public new topics to discuss as the nation remains comparatively calm.
The night showed a mist and a faint snow-like drizzle not clearly visible this morning. Residents described a chilly, disagreeable start with dark early light. Fiestas across the river drew few attendees despite a big night.
Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York lauds Electric Bitters as a divine gift to women claiming it boosts spirits vigor and health. She asserts it cures Nervousness Sleeplessness Melancholy Headache Backache Fainting and Dizziness and helps build up the weak and sickly. Available 50 cents at all druggists.
Store windows glow with bric a brac toys books candy and dolls. Shoppers pass by as jumping jacks aeroplanes toy trains and tops tempt children and adults alike. The vivid display promises delight with every choice and a grab bag feel.
Plans for a new school building have been approved and the Board of School Trustees aims to start construction promptly. Architects Suthered & Co. are preparing detailed specifications and bids from contractors will be invited as soon as ready. The goal is to have the building completed for the next school session.
Fred Raymond's Missouri Girl drew a packed Market hall crowd with rapid fire gags from Mother Grubb’s wash tub to Zeke’s tired act. Sadie Raymond as Daisy Grubb earned laughs as the Missouri Girl while Pa and Ma Grubb provided comic misunderstandings and a touch of tragedy. The setting, costumes, and farm life mood heightened the lively entertainment throughout the performance.
Manager George Page of the Laredo Baseball Club seeks to field mostly local players for the Southwest Texas League season. Last year’s team was strong and homegrown, with Rafael as catcher and Cuban players fixing the pitcher spot. All last year’s regulars will be given tryouts, with daily practice planned and double headers to compensate for weather. The Candy Kid, a fan favorite, is being sought for another tryout.
A Tur Times reader retells the biblical story of Noah, the ark, and the flood. It covers the 40 days and nights of rain, the flooding of mountains, the dove signals, the ark's landing at Ararat, and God's promise never to flood the earth again. The rainbow is cited as the sign of that covenant.
An advertisement claims deafness, due to catarrh, can be cured only by constitutional remedies and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The pitch asserts inflammation of the Eustachian tube causes hearing loss and enlists Toledo, Ohio, entities PF, J. Coenry & Co, and a druggist network selling both products.
Real estate transfers recorded since yesterday include R C Barnsley and wife to J C Smith two 640 acre parcels for 6400 dollars. C B Hastings and wife with Henry Hastings and wife to C B Hastings Jr lot 3 in block 215 W D valued at 300 pounds.
W J Atkins, night watchman at Banner Springs Tennessee, suffered a severe cold that laid him up. He recovered using Dr King’s New Discovery, which he praises for curing severe colds and lung troubles. Also notes U S coal and locomotive fuel costs in 1906.
Bring clean rags to The Times office and exchange them for money at a rate of three cents per pound.
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as safe easy and sure liver pills. It also promotes DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as original and effective for cuts burns bruises and piles. Sold by Reed's Drug Co.
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