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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1909
Page
8
In Tuesday commentary the writer riffs on gas dependence to rise, onion shipments by rail to Laredo, and the Texas Panhandle rail routes. The piece rails against court continuances and municipal corporate courts, while proposing pecan trees around a federal building. It closes with a grim note on 1909 disaster counts, citing the English Channel gale that killed hundreds.
It may be that Colquitt refuses to resign as Texas railroad commissioner after announcing candidacy for governor to avoid giving Governor Tom the chance to appoint his successor.
The article notes that many convicted embezzlers began with minor, seemingly honest acts which gradually escalated into large losses. Eventually the growing fraud forced exposure, leading to lengthy sentences in penitentiaries.
A report notes President Zelaya of Nicaragua may exile himself to Mexico and learn governing from Diaz. The Texas–Mexico line mentions a Corpus Christi Caller column urging open lawns with flower beds as a practical property beautification and value booster.
Tur Galveston News stresses focusing energy on launching specific ventures to boost the city. It cites a proposed automobile factory with a donated block of ground and $5,000 in stock as a strong pro position worth pursuing, arguing it can become a reality with proper effort.
Relatives in North Carolina instruct burial of Alvie Banner’s brother in this city, paying burial costs. Davis, shot Saturday night by Reena Imogene Aston Hale at 519 Santa Maria avenue, remains held pending relatives’ instructions. Sheriff in Russell County Va. hasn’t replied about the trio. preliminary hearing for Reena Hale set after investigations begun at 2 PM.
Queen Victoria of Spain, who had been in London to visited her seriously ill brother Prince Leopold of Battenberg, started on her return trip to Madrid today after confirming the illness.
An advertisement warns kidneys suffer from overwork and urges treatment with Kilmer Swamp Root. It touts the remedy as a top kidney and bladder product with a free sample offer and mail order information from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
The second battalion of the 19th Infantry at Fort McIntosh will leave around January 30 for the Philippines. A battalion of the 23rd Infantry will replace them and arrive in April, leaving only a guard detail in the interim. Lieut C K Lamott goes on leave to Cincinnati to join his company in San Francisco for embarkation. Mrs Lieut Ashman heads to San Francisco for duty before deployment. Capt E Croft, Lieuts G M Allen and Robt Ramsey returned with a fine buck from a deer hunt. Lieut F H Baird’s quartermaster post ends. Lieut E C Waddell takes over. Lieut F W Dawson is ill with grippe.
The sky was clear and air cold this morning with a 42 degree reading, after warmer conditions yesterday. Forecast rain did not arrive as expected, delaying the promised downpour.
W. R. Parker of Baker City, Ore., seeks state or federal protection for a herd of ibex on Mount Eagle in Oregon. He calls for a preserve to save the only known ibex herd on the continent from slaughter and extinctions, arguing the animals are a valuable sporting asset for the Northwest.
Mrs. Charles H. Cole of Boerne Texas claims a simple cranberry poultice applied to the disease site, with dietary abstinence from highly salted foods and alcoholic drinks, has effectively cured cancer in several cases over as long as three years, deserving medical world attention.
A devotional passage from Psalm 91 extols divine refuge fortress and deliverance. It asserts God’s protection against pestilence and danger, promising shelter under wings, angel guardianship, triumph over adversaries, and long life for those who know and call upon God.
A vivid advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples skin eruptions sores boils and pimples. It promises a soft velvety skin and a glorified face claiming to cure cold sores cracked lips chapped hands and piles. Available at drujgists for 25 cents.
After a fifteen hour jury trial in the Thirty seventh District Court the court invalidated the will of Mrs. Mary Ann Shardein. The will left most of her $17 600 estate to lodges and charities while next of kin received 1250. The case hinged on undue influence alleged against the testator.
A probiotic style ad notes a remedy to treat colds in children by moving the bowels promptly and freely while easing irritation and stopping coughing. It promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as gentle and effective, especially for youngsters, sold by Reed's Drug Co.
Real estate transfers filed in the county clerk office include Aniceto Cisneros transferring lot 10 in block 67 W. D. to Santos Paredes for 150 dollars. The brief listing notes the transfer occurred in the period since noon yesterday.
Local notice announces two night exhibition of the Pittsburg Detroit championship baseball series at the Solorzano Theater with the first part tomorrow. Teresa Mondragon, daughter of Prof Emilio Mondragon, recently played piano solos in San Antonio receiving praise. Pending Peary Cook data expected to settle the pole question, with examination near Copenhagen. Seventeen corporation court cases listed, mostly postponed. Marriage licenses issued for Adolfo Bustamante, Clotilde Cantu. Telesforo Navarro, Rosa Trevino. Margarito Morales, Refugio Talamantes. Ladies of Christian Church to meet at 4 pm at Mrs R A Millar’s home. Mexico imports listed: six cars ixile, one broom root car, twelve calamine cars, one misc. merchandise car. Confederate Camp Genl See to meet next Saturday at 4 pm at W H Mims office. Benefit performance for Guadalupe School at Electric Theater tomorrow night. Missouri Girl show to feature stoves and warm hall. Ground grading work continues around Feder- al grounds.
A compact roundup reports rapid building progress front grounds completed. John H. Davis recovering from a motorcycle fall. City sees many visitors and hotel revenue from excursions, with tomatoes shipped from Mexico and a busy December ahead. School board to pick new building plans, storm drain lagging for lack of pipe. Theater events raise funds for Guadalupe School, with concerts by Attie McClendon and Mondragon resigning organist post. Christmas plans rise, streets quiet from cold, and coughs and colds common.
A lively entertainment promising a strong plot dramatic scenes novel specialties and top stage effects. The company is described as the pick of the profession with each performer an artist. Appears at Market Hall for one night only on Thursday December th.
Mrs. O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York hails Electric Bitters as a divine woman’s gift. She claims it brings buoyant spirits vigor and health, cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness, and strengthens the weak. Available 50c at all druggists.
Many persons suffer a lingering cough following influenza but Chamberlains Cough Remedy offers prompt relief. The product is marketed through dealers and recommended to prevent long lasting coughing.
The advertisement touts DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as best for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims to provide total satisfaction, act promptly, and soothe pain. Sold by Reed's Drug Co.
W J Atkins, a night watchman at Banner Springs Tennessee, endured damp drafts and cold while working alone in a saw mill. His severe cold settled on his lungs and forced a long layoff. After trying many remedies he used Dr King s New Discovery and recovered to return to work. The ad promotes relief for severe colds coughs inflamed throats sore lungs hemorrhages croup and whooping cough with 50c and 1 00 prices and a free trial bottle guaranteed by all druggists.
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