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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1916
Page
7
Numerous notes on local development in Laredo highlight brick cottages, a wave of new construction, and improved streetcar service drawing greater patronage. Church attendance, marriage licenses, and poll tax deadlines appear alongside civic updates and upcoming events at Royal Opera House and fire department meetings.
General James Parker arrived at Fort McIntosh from Fort Sam Houston on an official inspection tour. A salute by Battery FE of the Sixth Field Artillery welcomed him, followed by a review of the Ninth Infantry Camp and Fort McIntosh troops conducted by Brigadier General Evans. The Ninth Infantry Regiment and related units were reviewed and then performed Rifle Drill to music as spectators gathered along the post grounds. The event occurred around 10 o clock with attendees invited through the Times.
The liver loses its activity at times and needs help. HERBINE is an effective liver stimulant. It purifies the bowels strengthens digestion and restores strength vigor and cheerful spirits. Price 50c Sold by all druggists.
The social page lists Bridge Club meetings at Mrs. Hassell and Mrs. Withoff, Ladies Aid and Christ Church Auxiliary gatherings, Sunbeam Band at the Baptist Church, and a General Parker home visit with Brown. Also features a Rose Cabaret at Elks Hall, poetry verse, travel notes, dinner host corrections, and a lively Latin American Club dance with 80 couples.
Sid Katz of San Antonio is a guest at the Bender and Otis Peaslee of Georgetown visits the Hamilton. Alfred Matthews returned from Mexico for a family visit. L. V. Pender is dangerously ill. James Greer returned from State University at Austin for a visit before returning to campus. A long list of names follows under HAMILTON and ROSS sections with various travelers and guests from San Antonio, Monterey, Dallas, Mexico, St. Louis, Denver, and other places, plus several residences and affiliations.
Elks Hall will host a Rose Cabaret program tomorrow night to benefit the Laredo Library. The bill features Georgie and Cute Cuddles in Town Topics, Nat Goodwin, De Wolf Hopper, and Raymond Hitchcock in a matrimoni al experience, Fritai Scheff and girls in The Bubble, Vernon Castle in The Mackennis, Emma Trentini in The Firefly, Isadora Duncan disciples with La Pavane, and acts by McCoy, Elsie Janis, and a Rushin Ballet segment. Also listed are performers Mile McDograd, Fran quita Nygynska, Etta Brewa teroff, Chiquita Randolfski, Chinese export acts, and Geraldine Farrar in For Preparedness.
Associated Press reports a Zeppelin dropped bombs on the outer Paris area last night but caused no casualties, while the press demands reprisals and stronger aerial defenses. Also, a New York wireless indicates two ships lost at sea, the British tanker Appalachee and an unidentified vessel.
From Torreon Mexico dated January 31 Major Beeson reports General Benjamin Argumedo died of blood poisoning from a wound received at Pasaje. Word says Villa was driven from the hills and surrounded by Carranza troops near Valle, with forces moving in Chihuahua.
Mr. and Mrs. H. BE. Baird bid farewell as they prepare to move to Hidalgo tomorrow. Mr. Baird will take his first assignment as an immigrant inspector in the immigration department after three years with the customs service in Laredo. He recently passed an exam and joined the immigration service, transferring from Sweetwater, Texas.
Good news circulates as Frank Camille of Hidalgo Street credits Dean's Kidney Pills with ending frequent kidney secretions and back pain. He reports relief after use and notes long-term wellness since 1911 and 1915. Price 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Josiah Turner, claimed to be Rio Grande valley’s oldest resident, died today in Brownsville at 90. He aided Gen. Taylor’s 1845 movement and defended Fort Brown in 1846 under Mexican fire for seven days with 700 civilians.
London January 31 report says the Dutch steamer Thuban was damaged by an unnamed accident and is being towed up the river. A separate Berlin dispatch notes French attacks to recapture Neuville positions were beaten off by a German official report.
Two men were shot and two others badly wounded when masked robbers held up a family automobile at a railroad crossing in central Buffalo. The family, described as prominent, suffered jewelry and cash losses. No arrests had been made.
Paris reports a French official statement that German forces were repulsed in a hand grenade attack on Hill 140. No further details provided.
At noon today the body of an unidentified Mexican man about 35, six feet tall and 165 pounds was pulled from the Rio Grande at Nye. It caught on a river snag and was found by farm workers. Justice Slaughter held an inquest and the body was buried near the discovery site after lying in the water several days.
Vienna despatches report Italy will continue the Albanian campaign and has landed infantry and heavy artillery at Avione indicating escalation. Berlin dispatches confirm new troop movements as Italian forces push inland and prepare further operations.
British casualties published during January total 1,070 officers and 19,000 men.
The state of Georgia seeks to block Louisville and Nashville from building a parallel line to the Western and Atlantic. A judge will hear arguments in Cartersville on restraining orders and whether to make injunctions permanent. Attorneys warn of monopoly while rail interests defend legality. The case could reach higher courts or the U S Supreme Court.
Ragged wounds cause pain and annoyance if not cleaned. Ballard's Snow Liniment is described as an antiseptic healing remedy. Apply at night under a cotton cloth bandage and it supposedly heals in a few days. Price 2 shillings 50 cents and one dollar per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Sherman Texas January 31 Two men were arrested today charged with arson in connection with a sixty thousand dollar fire at Tioge last week.
Chicago Jan 31 Railroads operating between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers and the Rocky Mountains enforce new freight rates on selected traffic classes under Interstate Commerce Commission rules. Increases cover agricultural implements canned goods boots and shoes flue lining dried fruits evporated fruits furniture shipments from Kansas City to Oklahoma and other routes. Additional hikes apply to grain switching charges transit rates for fruit and vegetables beyond the Missouri river and lumber carload trips from Chicago and St Louis to Missouri River crossings plus lime from St Paul and Minneapolis to Iowa Missouri and Nebraska points.
A luncheon with chicken salad asparagus on toast olives wafers and sweets preceded games. Mrs J 8 Penn led a high score with engraved crystal candle sticks while Miss Zara Mowry won handkerchiefs and the honoree received handmade lingerie. Guests included Mrs Fish Penn Morton Moore Roy Cogley Greer Martin Mims Muller Mussett Merriman.
County Assessor B. J. Leyendecker announces his office in the County Court house is open to receive assessments for 1916. Property owners are urged to call and render their assessments as early as possible. Hours are 9 a.m. to 12 and 1 to 5 p.m.
Submarine K h remains unlocated as navy yard reports no updates by noon. Naval vessels search for the vessel lost in a fog early Sunday morning. Crew member Machinist's Mate L. B. Treamaway from Blooming Grove Navvarro County Texas is listed among the crew.
President Wilson spent an hour in Chicago en route to Milwaukee where he will deliver a major address on preparedness this afternoon. Mrs Wilson accompanied him on the trip reflecting the official escort and public interest in the event.
Reports from Peking say Kweichao province has risen against Yuan Shikai. The governor fled January 16 as two key towns fell. The US gunboat Monocacy protects foreigners, amid growing unrest and calls for order.
Zapata County Abstract Co offers abstracts to date for all lands in Zapata county in skeleton or full copy. Reasonable charges. Address Jose B. Garcia county clerk Zapata county Texas. 1-29-tf.
Neat and Accurate Job Work recorded a score of 43 in a recent event. The performance highlighted steady rhythm and decisive finishes as the team edged competitors.
Walter H. Hipp arrived in Laredo from San Antonio where he had lived for two years and will begin work tomorrow in the offices of the International and Great Northern Railway. His family will follow in a few weeks as they again establish residence here. He notes many improvements since his last visit and is glad to return and reconnect with old friends.
In Newport Arkansas churches were abandoned as residents joined levee work after warnings of rising flood levels. White River expected to rise one more foot by Tuesday, Arkansas River rising, backwater flooding nearby towns. Pine Bluff faces weak dikes and revetments as the river reaches a higher stage than in 1904.
In Washington on January 31 the weather bureau issued flood warnings for residents along the Mississippi River from St Louis to Vicksburg and in Arkansas. Heavy rains Sunday swollen already flooded streams, prompting alert notices.
St Louis reports continued Mississippi River rise with tributaries Illinois and Meramec out of banks. Residents brace for higher water as authorities monitor flood conditions and prepare defenses. Local crews issue alerts and assist vulnerable households.
San Diego reports no new bodies found in the Otay valley flood district early today. The known dead total remains 34 as rescue work continues with improving weather. Food and clothing are concentrated at the area and forwarded to victims.
Dallas on January 31 hearing set in U S District Court on the Texas and Pacific Railway Company receivership petition. Bankers Trust of New York seeks control while a protective committee of stockholders opposes. The road’s earnings are claimed to be sound and rising, with arguments for no receivership.
Those who eat breakfast at eight or later lunch at twelve and dinner at six risk indigestion. Five hours between meals helps digestion. Correct habits and take Chamberlain's Tablets for quicker recovery as they strengthen the stomach. Obtainable everywhere.
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