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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1913
Page
6
The issue highlights Texas flood heroism, praising acts by a rescue attentive telephone operator and other volunteers, alongside broader notes on national policy shifts in sugar and tobacco exports, Philippine affairs, and education. It also mentions Denver snow, a South American needle assault case, Roosevelt, and American baseball in Tokyo.
Brigadier General Frank H. McIntyre reports on the Bureau of Insular Affairs noting greater civilization and progress in the Philippines since American occupation, with the new tariff act cited as a key factor in advancing development.
On Saturday afternoon at her Farragut Street home Mrs Justo S Pen hosted a large group of ladies for a card party in her cozy rooms. Ten tables hosted the game of h00 with prizes awarded for first second and low score before a salad course concluded a pleasant afternoon.
Mrs. Thomas Guernsey of 2016 Farragut Street Laredo Texas testifies that kidney weakness and backache improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She reports relief from dizziness and nervous spells and urges others with kidney trouble to try the remedy. Sold by City Drug Store and all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Doan's.
We have leased all of the Espejo pasture east of the Zapata road and forbid hunting there. No person has authority to issue a permit. Those caught hunting will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Craig & Thompsonson.
At G. W. Glasscock Lodge No 348 Daughters of Rebekah a business and social session welcomed three new initiates. Officers chosen for the year are Mrs John A Applewhite noble grand Miss Bessie Gilmore vice grand and Mrs W N Hanson secretary. A social tour followed with sandwiches cake and chocolate.
Stomach and nerve troubles disappear with Electric Bitters says Eliza Poot of Depew Oklahoma. She credits the remedy with lifting her from sickness and urges others to try it. Thousands have benefited and the bottle is guaranteed. Available at druggists for 50 cents and 1.00 from H E Bucklen Co.
Through fast train for Mexico City leaves I G N station at 1 15 p m and arrives from Mexico City at 6 46 a m Local Saltillo train leaves I G N station at 7 25 a m and arrives from Saltillo at 3 54 p m Leaves for Corpus Christi at 8 m and arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 45 p m Standard time
The International and Great Northern line announces a fast train to St Louis leaving at 7 15 a m and arriving at 2 p m, detailing the daily schedule for travelers seeking rapid service.
Train No 1 runs daily except Sunday from Laredo at 8:00 p m arriving Minera at 10 30 a m Train No 2 runs daily except Sunday from Minera at 1 15 p m arriving Laredo at 2 30 p m Schedule shows 8 p m to 7 a m overnight and 10 30 a m arrival times for the first leg and 1 15 p m to 2 30 p m for the return.
A testimonial from Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio endorses Dr King's New Discovery for croup coughs and colds. The ad claims rapid relief for children during severe attacks and recommends bottles at 50 cents and one dollar from local druggists.
Mrs. John Bishop of Roseville Ohio writes that indigestion caused her sick headaches lasting days. After trying remedies she found relief with Chamberlain's Tablets during a sick spell and notes the medicine helped in a short time. Sold by all dealers.
Statistics from the United Mine Workers Journal show three times as many miners die in unorganized states than in states where miners are union organized. The finding highlights safety gaps and impacts on worker protections across regions.
A collage of editorials and notes from Texas papers recounting daily questions of life, political quips about Wilson and Huerta, regional observations on Thanksgiving, curiosities about science, and local praise and satire in brief items. It notes public figures like Wilson, Villa, and Williams, plus regional towns and newspapers.
An advertisement invites readers to subscribe to The Times daily for 50 cents per month, highlighting ongoing opportunities and benefits of regular access to the publication.
The Laredo Lodge No. 1018 Elks held memorial services at 3:30 pm in the lodge hall with ritual roll calls, anthems, eulogy, and prayers. Julian A. Richardson spoke on Elkdom, praising charity and unity, as Rev. W. A. Dunn and Rev. C. W. Cook offered prayers and reflections.
A pocket of cool weather kept Sunday crowds away as thrift and activity continued in the Fort McIntosh region. Several notices touch on theater ads, local business services, marriage licenses, civic improvements, and ongoing court activity.
The Trades and Labor Congress of Canada signals plans to enter politics on a larger scale and to organize a labor party modeled after Britain's Labour Party, expanding its public political role and organizing activities.
Landowner Hardie WV Jettries warns hunters to keep off the premises or face prosecution and damages recovery. The notice, dated 10 8 30, states salt will be used for recovery of damages and salutes all friends as not exempt.
The Third Cavalry Regiment band arrives at Fort McIntosh and will perform daily on the parade ground. Guard mount occurs at 4 20 p m each day with the concert immediately after, except Sundays when the concert starts at 9 30 a m.
An old advertisement promoting Herbine for indigestion symptoms such as heartburn. It claims rapid relief with a dose, swift bowel movement, and renewed vigor, priced at 50 cents and available through all druggists.
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