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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1914

Page

12

Tick eradication lifts quarantine in eight Southern states

Saturday’s update shows Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Georgia Alabama Mississippi Oklahoma and Texas released from cattle tick quarantine adding 17 106 square miles and reducing the affected area to about 30 percent since 1906 The piece stresses economic loss from ticks and promotes dipping tanks and strict cattle controls to sustain freedom from quarantine across the region.

Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Georgia Alabama Mississippi Oklahoma Texas

Tag the Cottonseed Meal

Dr. Fraps, state chemist at the Agricultural and Mechanical College, urges action against sellers of untagged cottonseed meal. He notes that tagging, required by law, shows protein and fat content, ensuring proper feeding value for cattle and guarding farmers from inferior, unanalyzed products. The tag links to the pure food campaign and aims to prevent hull-rich, low-value meal from entering the market.

Texas Fraps South Brirewae Dr. Fraps Agricultural and Mechanical College

Mission Opens in Laredo With Bishop Nussbaum at St Peter’s

Rt Rev Bishop Paul J Nussbaum arrives in Laredo with a missionary priest for an eight day Catholic mission. The opening sermon is expected to be delivered by the bishop or the accompanying missionary. Details and the missionary priest to conduct the event will be announced at tomorrow’s services and further in The Times on Monday.

Paul J. Nussbaum Laredo St. Peter's Catholic Church Nussbaum

Money Makers Advert for Times Want Ads

Classified notice highlights opportunities to earn money through Times Want Ads. Details are incomplete in the readable text but suggest promotional listings and potential rates for placing advertisements. The fragmentary item indicates a generic sales pitch rather than a full offer.

Cantu Trial Nears End as Release Seems Likely

The Samuel Cantu case accelerates toward release after a court inquiry in Nuevo Laredo. Witnesses corroborate that Cantu was on the American side of the border when arrested Monday night, with several noting marks on the bridge indicating a crossing from the U S to Mexico. The United States demands for his release were considered by Mexican authorities, and the trial’s expected conclusion this afternoon forecasts Cantu’s liberation shortly afterward.

Samuel Cantu Nuevo Laredo United States Cantu Mexico City Tellez Menteco Nuevo Lere Ccert Corevl Garre i Garrett

District Court Adjourns Webb County Term. Dimmit to Open

Webb county district court adjourned its November session after three months of activity, with officers departing for Carrizo Springs. Dimmit county’s regular term opens Monday under Judge Mullally. Notable actions included overruling a new trial in Samper libel case and discharging a habeas corpus hearing against East for lack of evidence. The Thaxton Tucker title dispute was decided for Tucker, and Walker v Ortiz on contract reached judgment for the plaintiff.

Webb County Econelodoad Carrizo Springs Dimmit County Mullally Carlos M. Samper Me Tarly Wrank East

Mission at St. Peter's Opens for Week Outreach

A mission for English speaking Catholics starts at St. Peter's Church in this city with High Mass on Sunday morning February first and continues for one week. Bishop Paul Nussbaum leads the opening ceremonies and Father Leguyader invites non Catholics as well as Catholics to attend.

St. Peter's Church Paul Nussbaum Father Leguyader the Times

Local parade draws crowds as Battery A march set

A parade through the streets showcased Battery A Third Field Artillery with its soldiers and gear, attracting visitors and locals alike. Advertisements note auto washing, poll tax reminders, livestock listings, and farm items from Ross Farm in Laredo, Texas, with notices about events, sales, and services.

Third Field Artillery

Liberal Prizes Offered for Washington Birthday Parade

The prize committee announces larger and more numerous awards for the Washington Birthday parade on February 25. A grand prize of 100 in gold and 350 in special prizes will reward the best decorated outfit across autos carriages and floats, with many trades displays expected. Local merchants fund the effort to spur lavish, eye catching presentations through a full list of prizes including 50 30 and 20 gold trophies for decorated vehicles and floats plus various category awards for representations of George Washington Indians and military figures. The committee aims to make this year’s parade the most spectacular in Laredo’s history with extensive displays and competition.

Washington Laredo Cficrirz Addiion H. Stow Garlick J. Meier Firsce George Washinster U. S Sol

Interesting Game of Basketball at Laredo High School

In a closely contested High School court battle last night La redo High School edged the Good Fellows 27 to 25. Si Perius starred with 21 of the Good Fellows 25 points, powering a tight, even match paced by sharp passing and solid field work.

Laredo Laredo High School The Good Fellows High School Si” Perius

Notable historical milestones and figures

A compact timeline notes events and births from 1606 Guy Fawkes execution for his role in the Gunpowder Plot to 1892 death of Charles H. Spurgeon. It mentions 1781 American General Greene assuming command, 1858 South theater entry, 1846 Edward Berrett elected Harvard College president, and the launch of the steamship Great Eastern at Millwall England. Born June 19, 1834.

Edward Berett Harvard College Great Eastern Millwall England

Notice to Autoists Warned by City Marshal

Automobilists are warned to obey city ordinance restricting speed at crossings and horn usage and to drive on the correct side. Enforcement will be strict and violators will be prosecuted. City Marshal M Brennan signs the notice. 127-101.

M. Brennan

Times Advert: Watch THE TIMES Everyday for Opportunities

An opportunity listing advertises access to THE TIMES with a daily watch option and a 60 cent monthly rate. The notice highlights ongoing opportunities and subscription terms for readers seeking regular updates.

the Times

Indignation Over Short Prison Stay Sparks Debate

The St. Louis Republic notes banker Morse’s vivid displeasure at a brief prison term, saying his confinement was too short to understand. The quote reflects public reaction to the sentencing and raises questions about justice and stringency.

Morse St. Louis Republic

Cafe Chantant Benefit for Laredo Library at Elks Club

On Tuesday evening the Elks Club hosts The Cafe Chantant a novel entertainment night for the Laredo Library. The Third Cavalry Band will provide music vaudeville acts by local talent and refreshments served by young ladies to support the library. Proceeds go to the library fund with a promised large crowd attending for a worthy cause.

Elks Club Laredo Cafe Chantant Third Cavalry Elks Hall

Meeting Notice of Laredo Chapter A W L at Hotel Hamilton

A notice announces an important gathering of the Laredo Chapter A W L to be held Monday afternoon at four o clock in the Hotel Hamilton parlor. An advertisement item notes the location and time for members to attend.

Laredo

Bucklen's Arnica Salve for frost bite and skin ills

For frost bitten ears fingers and toes chapped hands and lips chil blains cold sores red rough skin and dermatitis Bucklen's Arnica Salve is billed as the best remedy. It claims quick pain relief and heal rate for eczema tetter piles and other skin diseases with a 25 cent price and distribution by druggists or by rail from H. E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.

Bucklen H. E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Card Party Held For Niece Miss Flossie Deutz

Mrs Charles Deutz hosted an informal card party in her home for her niece Miss Flossie Deutz. A two course luncheon preceded a progressive 500 game with no prizes. Honor score went to Miss Yeager as guests included Mesdames Sauvignet Barlow and several Misses Emmie Westbrook Marguerite Nelson Margaret Oberfell Pauline Wormser Elizabeth Nelson Marie Mowry Cleo Pereira Roberta Kelly Amar Penn Etta Thaison Anita Yeager and Josephine Sauvignet.

Charles Deutz Flossie Deutz Miss Yeager Miss Penn

Dolores People Arrive and Shop in City Scene

Tom Gardner of Dolores arrived in the city yesterday and J F Johnson of Dolores was here last night. Miss M Sallee leaves for Eastern markets to secure spring stock for three to four weeks. Chester T Crowell editor of the Southern Texas Truck Growers Journal arrived from San Antonio and is staying at the Hamilton. Additional names listed include R F Nyman and others from Chicago and Texas cities.

Laredo Johnson Farm Tom Gardner Dolores City J. F. Johnson M. Sallee Chester T. Crowell Southern Texas Truck Growers Journal San Antonio Hamilton

Biliousness and Constipation Cured

A Peru Indiana man R F Erwin reports relief from indigestion biliousness and constipation after using Chamberlains Tablets. He says they helped right away and that the product is highly recommended. The notice promotes sale by all dealers and mentions a Methodist church women’s society meeting at 4 PM Tuesday.

R. F. Erwin Peru Ind Chamberlain

Dangers of a Cold Warn of Hidden Dangers

A cautionary note on colds, claiming minor ailments can lead to serious diseases. Recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to loosen a cold, relieve the lungs, aid expectoration, and help the system throw off the cold. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Through fast train to Mexico City schedule notice

The National Railroad of Mexico announces a through fast train to Mexico City leaving I I & G N station at 1 15 pm and arriving from Mexico City at 6 46 am Standard time. The local Saltillo train departs I I & G N station at 7 25 am arriving from Saltillo at 3 54 pm Standard time.

Mexico City Saltillo

Texas Mexican Leaves for Corpus Christi at 8 a.m.

A Texas Mexican train departs for Corpus Christi at eight in the morning and returns from Corpus Christi arriving at 3 45 p m standard time.

Corpus Christi

Through Fast Train to St Louis Leaves 7 15 A M

International and Great Northern announces a fast train to St Louis departing at 7 15 a m and arriving at 2 p m. The schedule details the service window and arrival time for travelers.

St. Louis

Night Train Leaves and Arrives Times Noted

The notice lists a night train leaving at 8 p m and arriving at 7 TM, indicating a scheduled service between unspecified dates. The fragment provides train timing details without clear origin or destination names.

Train Schedule Between Rio Grande and Eagle Pass

Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 a m arrives Minera 10 30 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 15 p m arrives Laredo 3 30 p m

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera

University of Oregon Reports Enrollment Total 1781

The University of Oregon lists an enrollment of 1781 students. Officials noted the figure reflects current headcount across all campuses and programs.

The University of Oregon

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