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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1913
Page
8
Tasering letters argue Texas optometry law protects the public from unlicensed sellers and quacks. Proponents say licensed optometrists provide proper measurements and fitting, while critics warn of monopolies and higher prices but concede most states with such laws show consumer protection.
The late Commissioner of Indian Affairs is praised for urging release from federal guardianship. Indians would gain equality, manage their affairs locally, and keep trust property. The report notes immense holdings worth $796 million and $12 million yearly in rent and interest, with supervision credited for thrift and industry but criticized for hindering some tribes.
The Associated Charities finance committee will canvass charitably minded residents for monthly subscriptions to aid the city’s poor. They seek old clothing donations and will arrange pick up through President H Borchers. Aid is given only after careful investigation to prevent abuse, regardless of race or nationality.
A collage of columns and notes from Texas papers, including a Women's Party remark on suffrage, remarks about Fredericksburg railroad growth, New Year resolve musings, critiques of interior decoration stocks, praise for Captain Sam McMurray, remarks on W. F. McCoombs visit, remarks on Democratic governors and Missouri, and a light quip about a kiss.
The Times reports immigration agent T C Kimber of Gould Lines will visit Laredo within weeks. He plans talks with business leaders and residents to promote land tracts for homeseekers and investors and arrange initial steps to attract northern settlers seeking milder winters and diversified crops. Kimber expects a steady immigrant flow once started.
The morning shows 22 degrees as an unusually cold spell hits after a warm Sunday. Onion growers prepared by irrigating fields to soak the soil and protect crops, hoping the moisture will help withstand upcoming freezing conditions.
Rides will be received until 4 p m Saturday January 11 1913 and then opened for the construction of a brick building for Mr Charles Moser Usual rights reserved Plans and specifications at our office SUTHERED & CO Adv 1 4 4¢
A Civil War captain and lighthouse keeper near So. Haven Mich, famed for averting wrecks, credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble and chills after years of failed remedies. He, now seventy, praises the tonic for dyspepsia and liver and kidney issues. Reed Drug Co offers bottles at 50 cents.
A joint Yaqui and Board of Trade meeting in Laredo outlines plans to make the Washington Birthday observance the grandest yet. Members from the Red Men and local organizations discuss organization, subcommittees, and a united effort to ensure a spectacular event next month. Adjournment set for tomorrow to formalize structure and assign tasks.
Mr A A Myers one of the funeral car crash victims speaks in good humor about the injuries and near danger. He describes mistaking the funeral car for a private vehicle and joking about landing in Mars or Saddle Mountain before the car plunged down.
Citizens urged to bring clean soft rags to The Times office to be exchanged for money at three cents per pound. Reminder includes dates and location details for participation.
The ad extols gas ranges as the cleanest and most convenient option for all seasons. It highlights low maintenance, instant ignition, reduced waste, and the ability for the housewife to cook quickly in comfort with no dirt dust or smoke.
The notice lists through fast trains to Mexico City from L. and G. N., Saltillo, Corpus Christi, and St. Louis, with departure and arrival times in standard time. It also covers the Laredo to Minera night service, and Train Nos. 1 and 2 on Rio Grande and Eagle Pass routes, including daily departures except Sunday.
In midnight action a young girl on horseback saves many from a blaze in the Catskills. The tale sits beside a heavy promotion for Dr Kings New Discovery curing lung trouble, coughs and colds. An anecdote from W R Patterson of Wellington Texas notes a dramatic lung cure after family deaths from consumption. Trial bottle offered free with Reed Drug Co guarantee.
A note to patrons announces a change effective January 1 with the association of F A Lattig and incorporation as Efarnist & Bunn Company. The firm continues in merchandise brokerage and feed and grain, upgrading facilities, and pledges good service and right prices. Readers are urged to watch THE TIMES daily for opportunities and a 50c monthly rate is noted.
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