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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1916
Page
10
Washington weighs whether the Appam may be treated as a war prize or sunk in American waters as German officials press for status change. The piece also argues for federal child labor laws amid Confederate era and Georgia misgivings, citing Mary Phagan and state enforcement gaps.
A brief notice notes progress on a project described as neat and accurate job work. The item references a 43 unit milestone and emphasizes quality standards reached. No further details on location or participants are provided.
William J Harris, 48, is named to the Federal Trade Commission after serving as director of the census. Born in Cedartown Georgia on February 3 1868 he built insurance firms in Georgia and impressed President Wilson who elevated him to head the Census Bureau and later to the FTC.
An advertisement touts Gets It corn remedy as painless and immediate. It claims two drops dry instantly, allows wearing shoes over the treatment, and promises the corn will come off cleanly without pain. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or direct from B Lawrence & Co.
A Negro chauffeur from Laredo named William Jolson was taken into custody by Sheriff Salinas upon the request of Sheriff Poole of La Salle County. Jolson, held in jail, is alleged to be wanted in La Salle County on a robbery charge involving a passenger in a vehicle he drove. If identified as the suspect, he will be transported to Comila. The arrest occurred early this morning and Jolson remains in custody pending arrival of the La Salle County sheriff.
Advert says heavy lung ailment once thought to cure itself caused fatalities. recommends Ballard's Horehound Syrup as the remedy. It claims the syrup checks the disorder's progress and aids nature toward restoration. Prices 25c, 50c, and $1 per bottle. sold by all druggists.
Washington Birth Day Anniversary Celebration committees take shape as Chairman Netzer visits Chamber of Commerce to list prospective members and draft a four day program from February 20 to 28 including carnival sport and a cross border program with Nuevo Laredo Mexico offerings.
Abraham Kallman, charged with smuggling, had his preliminary hearing postponed to February 23 after United States District Attorney Green advised he could not attend. Commissioner Foster set bail at 5000 dollars, posted through American Surety Co, and Kallman was released. A trunk of exotic birds and feathers remains in the local customs house, later to be destroyed if the case ends unfavorably.
Laredo residents report swift relief from constipation sour stomach and gas using Adlerika a simple mixture of buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients. One spoonful reportedly relieves many cases and a few doses may prevent appendicitis while aiding chronic stomach issues. City Drug Co. Times Want Ads.
Tonight the Laredo Chamber of Commerce hosts a farmers meeting to discuss crop prospects. Cantalope growing in Webb county and acreage pledges are sought to enable carload shipments while Prof Mally covers farming conditions and Safro and Graf address thrips. W R Wood of Reed ing and Wood Nursery Co will discuss Citrus Fruits. Public invited.
Private Green J. Ryan of Troop L, 7th Cavalry, was knocked from his horse during a rapid cavalry maneuver east of Bella Vista Park. He suffered a skull contusion and brain concussion, was taken to Fort McIntosh hospital by ambulance, and was reported resting easily with outcome uncertain.
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