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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1913

Page

12

Feed Control Department in Texas Promotes Purity of Stock Feeds

Saturday's Daily reports the formation of the Feed Control Department at College Station Texas with aim to supervise all concentrates fed to cattle and horses in the state. W L Boyett and G S Fraps summarize law requirements standardizing weights protein fat and nitrogen free extract and tagging of each package.

Feed Control Department College Station Texas W. L. Boyett G. S. Fraps

Public notices expose stock scheme and publicity ploys

A sharp critique of newspaper stock pitches and paid publicity requests. The writer warns against promoters selling shares as bargain publicity and describes how outside advocates seek free column space to push varied agendas. The piece mocks self serving callers and political aspirants seeking favorable coverage.

Booster Club Organized in Laredo and Webb County

A large meeting of enterprising young businessmen at Hamilton and Mann offices formed a junior commercial league to aid Laredo and Webb County. A temporary group was set up, with by laws and committees drafted, to operate until a permanent organization is ready in about one week.

Hamilton & Mann Laredo Webb County

Death of Thos J Bertrand Sparks Laredo Meeting

The death of Thomas J Bertrand at a San Antonio private sanitarium is announced. He was a 36 year old native of Matagorda county who worked over 20 years with the National Railway and Texas-Mexican lines as an engineer between Laredo and Corpus Christi. He and wife Miss Fucha Newton had one child. The community notes his loss as a father husband and brother while committees form for a new organization and development efforts in Laredo.

F. R. Bertrand San Antonio Thomas J. Bertrand Matagorda County Texas Laredo National Railway Here Corpus Christi Sears Misa Fucha Newton Bertrand HL. Newton Missouri Mr. Bertrand Grim Reaper Corpus Christ

Local notices and ads hint at city celebration plans

A fragmentary ad round up shows The Rooster Club promotes youth boosters and Johns Manville roofing products. Propositions flow to Washington Birthday Celebration organizers as carnival acts seek time in the big event next month. Remaining courthouse ruins near Flores Ave and Matamoros St fade as demolition nears.

Bunyan's Village Progress at the Pinte This Weekend

Adv notice for Bunyan's Villrims Progress four reels showing at the Pinte Saturday and Sunday nights. A newly created improvement district may lead to cement sidewalks with others following. Also lists two autos for hire Jose Nieto and district court murder case calendar for Monday.

Punyan Bunyan Jose Nieto the Dixie Ady

CHURCH SERVICES ADVERTISED FOR WEEKEND

St Augustine Pro cathedral announces first Mass at 4 am second at 8 am third at 10 am Vespers and benediction at 7 30 pm Dixie venue features a picture appealing to all races and creeds St Veteria holds Sunday services at 11 am and evening service at 7 20 pm Guadalupe church lists Mass at 9 am sermon 11 am Rosary and Benediction at 4 30 pm Church of Divine Redeemer offers Mass and sermon at 7 am Rosary and Benediction at 7 30 pm

St Augustine Pro Cathedral St. Veteria Church of Divine Redeemer

Corpus Christi Caller promotes Laredo trip for its youth

The Corpus Christi Caller plans to send a special coach with fifty Corpus Christi youths to Laredo for Washington's Birthday celebrations. Parents and others will join, with Caller covering railroad fare hotel costs and giving each child $5 spending money. The trip departs February 22 and returns the next day, with chaperones and a grand weekend planned.

Corpus Christi Laredo Texas Caller Publishing Company

Personal notes from Mexico trip and West Coast bound items

Mr. Harry Archer of Mexico City arrives after a brief visit and business trip. Victor M. Braschi and family pass through en route to Los Angeles. Miss Ruth Murphy heads to Brownsville to visit her brother George Murphy. Mrs. W. Bigeib returns to Corpus Christi after visiting with the Mims. Judge A. Winslow comes home from Austin and San Antonio on legal business. REO Agnew of Mexico arrives en route to San Antonio to visit family. M. R. Tiffany bound for Tulsa. Juan D. Elloquie travels to Detroit. Grace Blanchard moves to Chicago. H. Danville of the Southern Carnival Co seeks a contract for Washington’s Birthday celebration. Dadles Thomas, NY and Cuba Main Line agent, arrives then returns to Mexico. J. Van fleeke of Sioux Falls heads to Mexico with 20-passenger Pullman charter for investors in Tabasqueng and Milascola Banana plantations. Names include J. H. Katz, F. G. Martinez, S. G. Jacobs, H. S Danville, Jno. Kerr, Harry Cameron, Jno. Kush, S. Hamburger, H. H. Danville, H. A. Douglas, F. C Barber, J. B Elizondo, and Maria Elizondo.

J. Van.fleeke Sioux South Dakota Mexico Kansas City Tehinantepec

New Life Pills Ad Promotes 1844 Banquet Cure

A vintage ad recalls a New Orleans banquet in 1844 where Henry Clay was paid 100 per plate. The message touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a safe easy remedy for stomach trouble indigestion and related liver kidney and bowel disorders available for 25 cents from Reed Drug Co Ady.

Henry Clay New Orleans Dr. King Reed Drug Co

Gifts for Needy Children in Flores Avenue Event

At Mrs A N Mag non s residence donations of gifts and clothing will be given to 124 children by the Mexican Ladies Civic and Charity Association cards issued to society members will guide distribution. From 2 to 6 pm a committee will welcome arriving youngsters and the charity chair Mes Antonia Guraza Flores will oversee the event with food to follow.

A. N. Magnon Flores Avenue Mexican Ladies Civic and Charity Association Sociedad Union, Progreso Y Caridad Thi

Stomach Troubles Alleviated by Chamberlain Tablets

A Battle Creek Michigan man named John R Barker suffered heartburn indigestion and feverish stomach discomfort. After using Chamberlains Tablets his trouble ended. The ad claims thousands have been cured and urges others to try the remedy.

John R. Barker Battle Creek Miel Chamberlain mystChoudle

Strike Reported Settled By Railroad Strife End

A morning circulation claimed the National Railways strike, active since December 26, has been settled. Rumors spoke of the railroad company conceding to strikers or a compromise among factions. Times reporters could not confirm, while officials remained silent, typical of the protracted dispute.

Nuevo Laredo National Railways

Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method

If you suffer from bleeding itching blind or protruding piles send your address so I will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment and will also send some of this home treatment free for trial with references from your locality if requested Immediate relief and permanent care assured Write 10 money and tell others of this offer Address Mrs M Summers Box Poghovre Dame int Adyv For neat and accurate job work ring up 43.

M. Summers Box Po Ghovre Dame

Notice to Tax-payers Pay State and County Taxes by Jan 21

Notice warns taxpayers to pay state and county taxes on or before January 21 to avoid a ten percent penalty. Calls for prompt payment to prevent the added charge and references tax collection rules 4-2-501.

A Hero in a Lighthouse Keeps Safe Seaways

J S Donahue of South Haven Michigan long served as a Civil War captain turned lighthouse keeper, credited with averting wrecks. He credits Electric Bitters for curing kidney trouble and chills after other remedies failed and claims improved sight. Now seventy, he believes he is well. The ad promotes Electric Bitters for dyspepsia indigestion and liver and kidney troubles, sold at Reed Drug Co for 50 cents.

J. S. Donahue Haven Mich Eleetric Bitters Reed Drug Co

Best Cough Medicine For Children

Mrs Lida Dewey of Milwaukee Wisconsin praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for years of use with her children and herself saying it relieves and cures coughs and colds almost immediately especially in croup. The remedy is pleasant and safe for young children and available through all dealers.

Chamberlain Lida Dewey Milwaukee Wis

Wisdom of Solomon riddle echoes in a famed Chicago case

A renowned Chicago lawyer faced a distressing matter as two sisters living under one roof shared twins so alike that mothers could not tell them apart. The infants were accidentally swapped, prompting a debate on who would receive the rightful child. The lawyer challenged why not simply swap them back, noting the possibility the children were not changed at all.

Argonant

Little Lord Fauntleroy Returns to the Stage for Children

The vogue for children's plays brings the revival of Little Lord Fauntleroy to attention with renewed interest. The production targets young audiences and showcases the classic tale with renewed charm.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Times Massachsetts California The United States Joseph G Robin New York Blackwell's Telind Chiartes, Hyde Robins Finandial Houston Podunk Aetees Thos. J. Bertrand W. F Woodul Seb S. Wilcos EK. H. Buenz M. Fish S. A. Westbrook Ed. Russell, G. R. Weber, and H. G. Earnest J. W Falvella Joe Moser H. Buenz G. C. Hiatt W. Sprinkle Ed. Moser C. Richter Albert Martin FE. M. Matson G Ot Wineh S. Westbrook W O. Bertrand W. M. Chase Mesdames R. C. Fitzgerald R. Fitzsimmons Rooster Club John O. Bueng & Son Manville Iee Joseph Netzer Washington Flores Aveo Matameros Street Avee Triad Quilerres Church Services Corpus Christian Church Thavelock John A Applewhite Buick Autos Presbyterian Church Juarez Avenue Lincoln Street G. W. Place Methodist Church Hidalgo St We Allen W. Thompson M. J. Lines Crescent Garage Goodyear Jno A. Apple White B. W. Allen Baptist Church Crescent Garoge Gorn R. T. Bryan Shanghai China Bryan Henry B. Woods Houston St Crescent Mr. Harry Victor M. Braschi Mexico City Los Apeeles Ruth Murphy Brownsville George Murphy W. Bigeib Rok Mims Judge A Winslow Austin Reo Agnew EF Ore Mesxién Tiffany Tulsa Okla Juan D. Elloquie Detroit Grace Blanchard Chicago Wise Xumone Hf. Danville Southern Carnival Dadles Thomas Cuba Maini S. S. Co Monterey Oberity Oto Mexico Cae Sociedad Union, Progreso Y Caridad Ade Adyv Adv H. Hape J. J. Czar Wisdom OF Solomon
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