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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1909
Page
6
Daily and weekly subscription options listed for United States Mexico and Canada. Prices shown for various terms with postpaid mail delivery or local carrier in Laredo and New Laredo Mexico. Subscriptions due in advance. Advertising rates available on application.
The item blends critique of an intangible tax on corporations with notes on pecan production. It cites Lanepo Times and San Antonio Light-Gazette urging pecan plantings, and mentions Uncle Sam and Zelaya, plus Attorney General Davidson and H. C. Pierce involvement in state finances.
Two hundred fifty cars of tomatoes are en route from Mexico to supply the United States market. The shipment highlights diversification of crops in Texas with the region enjoying a long growing season and ample open land for cultivation.
The article notes a post season respite for athletic boys after summer and fall strains. It questions public figures who stay in the air for office. It speculates Texas may soon have the nation’s largest population if current growth continues. It muses on paper consumption and habitual bill evaders near monthly deadlines.
Local notice promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a kidney remedy amid stories of women’s pains and backache. Mrs. M. H. Kerr of Pearsall, Texas, credits the tablets with relief from back pains and kidney dull ache. Ad claims nationwide sale through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole agents. Price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
In district court this morning the case of W T Hill charged with killing Jim Pierce Wright was called. A 130 man special venue list was read. The defense stated readiness and the State said it would be ready tomorrow morning, so the court recessed until nine oclock tomorrow to commence the trial. Also a local medical ad promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for moving the bowels and soothing coughs in children, sold by Reed's Drug Co.
A norther predicted for Saturday night by New Orleans weather observers arrived yesterday. Last night the air was very chilly and this morning the wind veered to the east but remained cold. The sky stayed cloudy all morning with prospects of rain.
It's a women's delight to look her best but pimples eruptions sores and boils rob life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them, softens skin and makes the face velvety. Cures pimples sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands. Infallible for piles. 25c at all druggists.
The Laredo Elks held a public memorial afternoon, led by Exalted Ruler J F Bonniger. Wilbur P Allen of Austin delivered “Our Absent Brothers” as the hall filled with relatives and friends in a solemn tribute to departed members.
Doctrines of Elkdom are grasped as ancient values of charity, reverence, and citizenship. A leader reflects on the order's timeless principles, citing biblical figures and Lanier poetry to urge strengthened souls, humane acts, and unity beyond factions.
Mrs. E. West of 187 Main St Menasha Wisconsin writes that Pertuna keeps her robust strong and with a splendid appetite. She says she takes it every Spring and Fall for four years and remains free from illness. The medicine cured her stomach catarrh which doctors declared incurable.
Miss Mary Jones of Chicago reports improved health after six bottles of Peruna as a tonic for chronic bowels and stomach catarrh, noting weight gain from ninety to one hundred nineteen pounds and continued use for cough relief. Mrs. B. H. Jackson of Newmann Georgia says ten bottles of Peruna cured her internal organ catarrh after others failed.
A solemn lodge memorial honors Louis Lang Thomas W. Dodd John Westbrook Platz and Jeannie Westbrook. The message from the brothers calls for higher courage faith and a cleaner consecration, with reflections on life memory and the idea of meeting again in spirit.
The Missouri Girl and her associates were found guilty of first degree murder by a large audience at the National Theater last week. The company is set to return to the same venue in early Fall. The verdict sparked merriment as the murdered figures were unpopular in the spoof.
Mrs. O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York extols Electric Bitters as a divine gift to women claiming it restores buoyant spirits vigor and health. She asserts it quickly cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizzy spells and strengthens the weak and sickly. Available 50 cents at all druggists.
Mr. Green, representing the Department of Agriculture, is in the city to assist onion growers with experiments aimed at lowering onion fertilizer costs. He has aroused strong interest among growers who will provide land and materials for the trials.
A large crowd watched the new Spanish Cuadrilla in an afternoon bull fight at the Nuevo Laredo arena. Almansefio led the company with bold stunts and strong applause though bulls slowed the pace. Four bulls were dispatched with minimal delay, no horses died. Management plans a second cuadrilla next Sunday likely Moreno Grande de San Bernardo.
W J Atkins of Banner Springs Tennessee worked through damp and cold as a night watchman until a severe lung cold forced him to quit. After trying many remedies he found relief with Dr King s New Discovery, returning to work. Kidney and bladder pains also relieved by DeWitt s Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by Reed s Drug Co.
Mrs. W B Jones lists 200 American Beau ties at 35c, 200 La France Pink at 25c, and 200 President Carnot White at 25c. Contact 1407 Callaghan St, phone 339, 124 3t.
With no resident pastor, Rev B Daniel of the Baptist Mission Board agreed to occupy the pulpit at the Baptist church for several Sundays. He preached both morning and evening notes praising his sermons. He spoke on The Christiano in the morning and Love in the evening. He is in town for the Baptist Mission school project and may stay for six months. A sprained ankle typically keeps one out three to four weeks without proper care. Cham berlain s Liniment can help heal in three or four days, sold by dealers.
Violet Schmidt daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Schmidt died yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. Funeral from the family residence at four this afternoon. The Times extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved parents.
The greatest danger from influenza is its tendency to pneumonia. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy not only cures influenza but counters the disease's progression toward pneumonia. Sold by all dealers.
Jose Garcia proprietor of a wood yard fired a revolver late last night to scare away a thief stealing wood. The assailant fled and was not found. Local investigation noted the intentional use of a firearm to deter theft.
B F Ryscue of Ingleside North Carolina endured 15 years of indigestion and tried many doctors and $200 in medicine before using Dr King s New Life Pills. He reports complete relief and credits the remedy with curing constipation biliousness sick headache stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles. 25c at all druggists.
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