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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1914

Page

6

Large Times subscription terms and rates

The Large Times lists subscription options published by Penn Publishing Company. It outlines daily and Sunday delivery to U S Mexico and Canada, with prices for 1 year 6 months and weekly rates, plus advance payment terms and advertising inquiries.

The Large Times Penn Publishing Company. Publishers and Proprietors United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Penn Publishing CO Telephone Texas

Cantu Case Ends Amid Diplomatic Triumph at Border

The Cantu case closes with American diplomacy hailed after Mexican authorities decline further action. Dr Garres and Consul Garrett pressed for Cantu’s return to the American side, while Nuevo Laredo authorities are shown to be bound by international law. A boycotted examining trial yields no charges and protection for Cantu seems assured on this side.

United States Cantu Times Boundary Line International Bridge Garrett Garres State Department Laredo Nuevo Laredo Ss Io

Collision at Sea Ends in Losses of Fishermen

In old East coast ports a common headline spoke of fishermen killed when their boat was cut by a liner. A year ago a great vessel struck a lee berg, causing about sixteen hundred...

Newfoundand Banke Ae Leeberg

The Best Laxative I Know Of

Frank Strouse of Fruitland Iowa endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as the best laxative and constipation cure, sold by all dealers. The ad states many customers prefer them and Ty can recommend them to shoppers.

Chamberlain Frank Strouse Fruitland Iowa

Births and political milestones tied to 18th century figures

A scattered digest notes Talleyrand born in Paris and died there, 1838. Mentions 1810 Lincoln era talks, 1810 Canada governor, 1897 Portland Christian Endeavor, and 1905 Alberta Premier Rutherford with education at Woodsock and McGill and early North-West legislatures.

Talleyrand Paris United Kingdom Isco Lincoln Stephens Hunt Campbell Hampton Roads Lord Lisnar Canada ISSI Society of Christian Endeavor Portland Pennsylvania Harrisburg Alexander C. Rutherford Province of Alberta Carlton County Ontario Woodsock College McGill University North-West Territories Mr. Rutherford

Poll tax payments show heavy year end rush in Webb County

Poll tax deadline passed with a late surge at city and county offices. Webb County voters tally shows 1618 valid payments after voids, plus 240 exemptions, yielding 1855 eligible voters. D C de Lachien reports 1290 receipts issued to Laredo voters, 1108 for poll tax alone, others tied to property tax payments, with exemptions pending.

Webb Coury Laredo Webb County D. C. de Lachien

Marvelous liver stimulant named Herb ine advertised

Gas in the stomach or bowels is a disagreeable symptom of a torpid liver. To get rid of it quickly take Herb ine. It is a marvelous liver stimulant and bowel purifier. Price ite. Sold by all druggists.

Laredo Citizen Endorsement for Doan’s Kidney Pills

A local Laredo barber W H Blakely testifies to relief from kidney pains after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He purchased them at City Drug Store and recommends the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean’s.

Laredo W. H. Blakely Tex Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Dean

Speeding Drivers Warned as Local Police Patrol Streets

Local note urges strict enforcement of the automobile speed limit ordinance after repeated violations. Mentions patrols, caution to drivers, and a call to make an example of violators to prevent accidents. Includes assorted small ads and notices for local services and goods.

Marshal Brennan

Electric Bitters Promise Liver and Kidney Cure

Feel miserable and in pain Electric Bitters is advertised as a guaranteed remedy for liver and kidney troubles. A testimonial claims Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa recovered after eight months of virulent liver disease when four doctors gave up. One bottle costs 50 cents to 1 dollar and is marketed as safe and dependable.

Robert Madsen West Burlington Towa H. Be, Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Hog Expert Joins Johnson Farm In Redo Farm

S N Johnson and J Steele introduce hog raising at the Johnson farm in Redo. Steele, arriving from New Hampshire, will run the hog department with plans to expand. Steele believes the region will soon become a major player in U S hog markets.

J. Steele New Hampshire Steele S. N. Johnson Johnson Hig Farm South Laredo Johnson Farm

Random facts and figures from early 20th century notes

Snippets note pecans harvested in central Texas valued at 200000 dollars in 1913. Mentions The Colony Club in New York as a new women’s club. US exports prune and raisin amounts to Germany. Iron ore mined in 1913 estimated at 58 to 60 million long tons. Cuba plans a national exposition for Panama Canal event. Johnson and Smith are common surnames in major cities. Harvest Moon defined. College graduates’ clergy shift from prior era to 5 percent now. Magnesite composition and US deposits centered in California Arizona Nevada and western Texas.

Texas Colony Club New York City United States Germany Cuba Johnson Chicago Smith Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Buffalo Pittsburgh California Arizona Nvada

Recognized Advantages of Chamberlain Cough Remedy

The medicine loosens and relieves a cough and aids expectoration while opening secretions to help the system throw off a cold. It counteracts the tendency of a cold to develop pneumonia. It contains no opium or narcotics and is safe for children as well as adults. For sale by all dealers.

Syrians Return to Nuevo Laredo After Detention

Twenty nine Syrians including men women and children who fled Nuevo Laredo on January 1 were ferried back with Mexican Consul Bravo after Mexican military permission. They had been held in a United States immigration detention camp in the city as U S officers sought to remove them amid health concerns such as trachoma. Nuevo Laredo authorities had previously refused their return until the permit was secured.

Nuevo Laredo United States Station Immigration Service Nuevo Jaredo Bravo United States

Mission Begins at St Peter's as Eight Day Catholic Drive

James Rt. Rev. Bishop Paul J. Nussbaum arrives with Rev. Father Isidor to lead an eight day mission at St. Peter's church arriving from Corpus Christi. Daily schedule includes 6 am and 8 am masses with instruction, 4 pm children's mission, and 7 30 pm sermons with benediction. Isidor delivers tonight's sermon on faith, church authority, and salvation.

James Paul J. Nussbaum Father Isidor C. P Hoboken N. J Corpus Christi St. Peter's Church Nussbaum God Christ Peter Hell Heaven

Will Erect Modern Building On Hidalgo Street Site

District Attorney Walls has awarded a contract to H. Sparbert to build a modern two story brick structure on Hidalgo street east of the Siros building. The lower floor will be a store with a plate glass front and the upper floor divided into offices. Construction begins February 15.

Walls H. Sparbert

Times subscription alert notes daily opportunities

An advertisement announces a subscription option to watch The Times daily, priced at 60 cents per month. The notice emphasizes ongoing access and constant availability for readers seeking opportunities in news and updates.

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