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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1914
Page
8
American dispatches debate Carranza regime strength as Vera Cruz terror claims rise. Reports say Villa and Zapata control key fronts while Washington voices concern. Inconsistent bulletins, possible shifts toward Tampico and Vera Cruz, and talk of an endgame for the Carranza faction.
The piece argues diversification requires marketing shifts but offers a path via home canning to convert surpluses into non perishable goods. It cites a Mississippi girl canning 500 pints of figs earning over 175 dollars and a Texas girl funding her father's needs with canning profits. Canned goods expand demand and may reach global markets.
Mrs John Bishop of Roseville Ohio reports indigestion caused her sick headaches for months. A friend advised Chamberlain’s Tablets and the remedy relieved her spells quickly after trying other remedies without success. Sold by all dealers.
The Nuevo Laredo community cancels its longstanding December through Christmas fiestas for the first time, blaming unsettled conditions and adverse weather. Last year, amid revolution, celebrations drew large crowds. this year no events are planned, reflecting ongoing internal strife and flooding concerns.
As a carrier of disease the fly wears the belt. All health organizations are fighting him. We are doing our part. No flies mess what we sell. The Sanitary Grocery.
In Zapata county district court Judge Mullally granted a writ of mandamus to A. M. Cuellar and other citizens to compel county officers to permit inspection of district court records. The district clerk was given twenty days to show cause why the writ should not be enforced.
December 1 entries include Alexandria captured by Saracens with library losses, Mayflower passengers at Plymouth Rock and winter deaths, 1803 American possession of Louisiana, U S ports closed to British trade, Lafayette aid approved by Congress, Texas independence proclaimed, 1842 Texas invasion defeats, 1844 Captain Dreyfuss life sentence, and Dwight Moody death in Northfield born 1783.
Is Hy Borglum born December 1868 in Ogden Utah. He is older than his brother Gutzon Borglum, also a renowned sculptor. He studied art in Cincinnati and Paris and lived among cowboys and Indians to study Western life.
Flour sale notice lists Made-Rite flour in 24 pound sacks priced at 75 cents per sack from The Sanitary Grocery. Ad shows product and store details.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for liver complaints and constipation, claiming they improve mood, clean the bowels, and purify blood. It also promotes R Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for piles at 25 cents.
The Webb County Sheriff will sell at public auction on January first, 1915 the property of Francisco Sanchez and Josefa C. de Sanchez described as Lots 6 and 7 in Block 262 in the Western Division of Laredo Texas to satisfy a $431 judgment in favor of Pilar Garcia plus costs. The sale is conducted under an execution issued November 17 1914 by the Webb County District Court.
A note states we are not the originators but the distributors of fine foods, dated December 17 2015. The message implies a role in supply rather than production of the goods described.
Charles Shelley of the Grands Stock Co. band was robbed on FPurragut street near the Fish home after 10 pm. He was struck, knocked unconscious, and awoke with a gash above the left eye. About $4.15 was taken. attackers described as two American men who fled the scene.
Id. Sanchez and Adolfo Chapa are no longer in our employ. We have engaged first class plumber and gas fitter and offer their services to the public 4 PRETZ & BROTHER, 12-17-6t. (Adv)
Despite bad weather a large Royal Theatre audience watched the five reel feature The Old Curiosity Shop dramatized from Charles Dickens. The stage company delivered strong impersonations and vivid scenic effects to refresh and honor the classic work on screen.
Wanted classified note offers a selection of pot plants for Christmas. Mrs. W. B. Jones invites calls to view on Callahan Street with a contact phone in California.
Mrs. J. B. Whittaker of McDuff Virginia says Thedford's Black-Draught cured her family of sick headaches stomach trouble and other ailments after a friend recommended it Ten years ago since using the vegetable medicine they have fewer illnesses and keep a supply on hand for children and adults Thedford's Black-Draught is advertised as aiding digestion and related symptoms and costs 25 cents per package Adv. N.C. 123.
The Dixie theatre offers a human interest drama in two reels titled The Coward. A second feature, The Mystery of the Sea View Hotel, is a two reel detective drama described as thrilling and baffling.
This notice warns hunters that hunting is prohibited in all pastures owned by S N Johnson and Ignacio Benavides. Trespassers will be prosecuted. watchful guards will enforce the ban. The notices are dated 10 27 tf and 10 26 tf respectively.
Positively no hunting allowed in my pastures. Trespassers will be vigorously prosecuted. Signed by W. P. May. Dated 10-27-1f. Adg.
Public notice from IRA C Jennings and Sons dismisses hunting in their pastures and warns trespassers will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Read as a firm boundary statement dated October 19, 1911.
All persons are notified no hunting or trespassing will be allowed in the Espejo pastures Espejo Land & Irrigation Co, 1WO V74f Ady.
Alfred Matthews warns that hunting in his pastures is strictly forbidden and no permits will be issued. Trespassers will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, with a note to heed the warning and keep out. Dated 10-13-3m. Ady.
Landowner announces all hunting permits revoked and bans entry to pastures. Anyone found hunting will face full legal action.
Mrs W R McClain of Bisksville Pa recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup in children. She says it relieves Ray quickly and keeps it on hand at home as a positive cure. Sold by all dealers.
On account of the flies we cant display all our good things to eat Call for what you want We have it The Sanitary Grocery advertisement notes available goods and invites customers to request items despite a display limitation Published February 17 1915.
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