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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1913
Page
9
The Times reports a likely formation of the Young Men's Booster Club in Laredo. It would unite local youths to promote the city and region through advertising latent resources, fuel supply, and immigration outreach, working with the Board of Trade to support upbuilding and development.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a permanent cure for stomach issues. It features testimonial from John R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan who says his heartburn indigestion and liver complaint ended after using the product. Sold by all dealers.
January history notes cover English forces taking the Cape of Good Hope in 1896, Jackson’s 1815 victory at New Orleans, Longstreet’s birth and death in Georgia, Wilkie Collins’ 1824 birth, Louisiana capital move in 1831, 1855 NYC liquor shop closure, 1864 Prince Albert Victor birth, 1901 orphanage fire in Rochester, and 1912 Wilson Bryan Jackson Day remarks in Washington.
Queen Helena of Italy marks her fortieth birthday with quiet family observances at the Quirinal. Messages from European royal families pour in as she, daughter of Montenegro's ruler, follows Balkan events with personal interest.
The Bureau of Soils US Department of Agriculture carried out 1 446 square miles of detailed soil survey and 18 088 square miles of reconnaissance survey in Texas during FY 1932. Total to date: 18 006 square miles detailed and 87 385 reconnaissance. The year 1912 work was in Archer and Harrison Counties and the south central reconnaissance area.
The Tuesday Musical and Literary Club held a cold day gathering at Mrs. a. Hi Davis on Farragut street with strong attendance. Members elected seven new applicants and enjoyed Longfellow themed readings led by Mrs. H W Johnston, a quotation contest won by Mrs. T A Austin, and piano pieces by Miss Mary James. Secretary Mrs. A H Jackson spoke on civic improvement before the next meeting set for January 21.
A young girl rides through a dark Catskills forest at midnight to warn and save lives during a spreading blaze. The tale touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung troubles, claiming dramatic cures and weight gain, with ad claims and price offers.
In Pittsburgh tomorrow night Ora Morningstar and former world champion George Sutton meet in a 181 balkline match. The winner earns the title a gold trophy and a share of gate receipts plus a $1,000 purse. Each player has wagered $50 on the result. Both are in strong form after weeks of training.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans, supplied by The Times, calls for tonight to be fair and cold. Thursday should be fair and warmer. Observations at Fort McIntosh show a 24 hour period ending yesterday at 5 pm with a maximum of 60 degrees and a minimum of 27, winds from the northeast, with cloudy conditions.
A Times letter urges three civic rules clean up begin now and begin at home. A Sanitary Inspector traced mosquito swarms to an old water filled tin can in a yard and calls for yard cleanup, trash prevention, better gutters and filled depressions. The vision: a spotless town sparked by citizens teaching children and neighbors to keep streets and sidewalks litter free.
An old advertisement notes a banquet in New Orleans in 1942 where $100 per plate was paid to Henry Clay. It promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach trouble indigestion and other disorders. The ad claims the pills are easy safe and sure with 28 oz available at Reed Drug Co Ady.
Indiana Retail Lumber Dealers' Association pledged active aid for rural communities at its twenty eighth annual convention in Indianapolis. President RE. J. McErlain of Sith Bend opened the session and delivered his address, followed by officer reports. An afternoon feature was L. Boyle's talk on "Urban and Rural Development," former attorney general of Kansas.
A dozen senior U S Army officers met War Department officials in Washington to discuss a broad reorganization plan. The proposal, public last summer, would abolish current apartments and create brigades as units positioned nationwide for rapid concentration. The plan faces strong opposition and could close many small posts, provoking protests from states and localities.
In New York on January 8 Associated Press reports William Rockefeller likely must remain mute for life after a physician explains larynx dangers preventing marriage. Houston machinist John Thomas James fatally shoots Augusta Matulla then kills himself following a dispute over marriage. She, a Rosenberg waitress, survives.
Washington January reports Comptroller Lawrence Murrain telling the money trust committee that there should be a criminal statute to prevent bank officers from accepting personal compensation for loans to their banks.
Motions to continue and to quash indictments and the special venue were overruled by District Judge Nabers in the Epting case. The case was finally called for trial this morning in Memphis Texas.
Weather and smudging saved about half of California citrus crops valued at $50,900,000. In Texas, a man froze to death near Ezzell, two others saved in serious condition as Fort Bliss hit 4 below zero. Corpus Christi and Nueces county report 26 degrees and flooded cabbage fields saving vast crops.
London report states the Servian government will withdraw its claims for a port on the Adriatic. The move is described as a significant step toward peace and is expected to ease future negotiations. The announcement was made on January 8 in London.
Representative Humphrey told the ship trust investigating committee that a British Main Line steamship official boasted of plans to monopolize all steamship lines on the Atlantic and Pacific to South America before the Panama Canal's completion.
The forty envuh general assembly of Shi nol convened at noon to elect two United Senators. A 25 member Progressive faction fights Republicans and Democrats, risking a delayed session due to disputes over party standings and contestations against Progressive seatholders under cumulative voting.
Madison January legislative session opens with no US Senator race and few pivotal issues. The program centers on social reform including rural credit schemes, lard colonization to aid the poor, a mothers pension plan, a minimum wage bill, and broader workers compensation to cover occupational diseases.
Frightful polar winds lash the far north causing rough chapped hands and lips on sailors. Bucklen arnica salve heals and softens skin, critiqued for cold sores burns boils sores ulcers cuts bruises and piles. Reed Drug Co offers it for 26 cents.
Notice from County Tax Collector H. Ligarde warning taxpayers to pay State and County taxes by January 21 to avoid a ten percent penalty. Call before the date to settle taxes.
President Taft sent a message advocating a $250,000 appropriation to continue the commission investigating efficiency and economy in federal departments. He argues adopting the commission’s recommendations will save millions annually, noting the New York post office clerks cost more than several Washington departments combined.
A fire in Cleburne Texas today destroyed the drug stock of Johnson and Simpson. The loss was 15000 dollars with an insurance of 8006 dollars.
Democratic Leader Underwood will favor retaining the pottery tariff at 55 and 60 percent due to strong competition from European pottery makers. The stance reflects concern over European imports affecting domestic producers.
New Orleans Louisiana January flags of city state and nation were raised at City Hall to commemorate the ninety eighth anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans dated January eight eighteen fifteen The day is a legal holiday in Louisiana.
A Trinidad report says a seated collie protected two boys, Louis and Samuel Salvarno, aged ten and twelve, from three starving coyotes. The dog killed two of the attackers while the boys were badly bitten.
Simon Baldwin was inaugurated for a second term as Connecticut governor in Hartford. The ceremony before the general assembly featured a military display and a large crowd. The biennial session opened at noon with plans including employers liability, workers compensation, industrial insurance, registration of legislative agents, repeal of the personal tax, and welfare measures for women and minors. plus a push to ratify a federal income tax amendment.
At the regular meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star, after routine business and inductions into the order, a reception was held followed by refreshments. Those present enjoyed a most pleasant evening together.
A concise instruction noting a request to call number 43 for precise, efficient work. The line emphasizes prompt action and dependable service. No additional context or entities beyond the directive.
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