18 Jan 1914
Page 6
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1914
Page
6
Monday's Daily argues that a $10 million annual profit sharing by a top automaker benefits only Praises wage levels but questions fairness and public cost. It notes assets of over $20 million and a surplus near $15 million, with $16 million in dividends, suggesting profits come from public overprice. It warns real generosity would lower car prices and spread gains to buyers and workers.
A Marine Corps pamphlet urges young men to enlist highlighting opportunities in the service. The cover illustration proclaims The marines have landed and have the situation well in hand. The article notes the Marine Corps as one of the oldest armed forces.
A historical overview explains the United States Marine Corps origins from 1775 through its 1798 reorganization, detailing its globe spanning insignia and motto. It outlines marine duties from infantry and artillery to landing parties, signaling, mines, engineering, and shipboard roles, plus peacetime guards and overseas postings. It notes the small officer corps of about 40 and 10 enlisted, and the high reenlistment rate, presenting the Marines as a compact, vital naval adjunct offering rare opportunities for young men seeking varied service.
A court martial acquitted German officers charged with abuses during clashes in Alsace Lorraine, accepting their testimony over civilians sworn statements. The passages contrast such verdicts with Aesop fables about wolves and sheep and suggest broader unrest in South Africa. The Elimination Primary Executive Committee met, excluding newspapermen, implying distrust. Calumet and Hecla copper paid out large sums while reinvesting substantial capital, drawing government scrutiny.
For frost bitten ears fingers and toes and chapped skin Bucklen's Arnica Salve offers immediate pain relief and rapid healing. Advertised as the best remedy for skin diseases itching eczema tetter and piles available at druggists or by mail from Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
A compiled block notes births and events tied to January dates, including the Marquis de la Roche’s commission in 1598, the first PA assembly in 1683, Napoleon’s era figures, and Rasmus B. Anderson born January 12, 1846. It also highlights a presidential treaty milestone, Canada’s 1865 shift, and the 1908 fleet arrival at Rio de Janeiro. A dental ad for Ballard's Snow Liniment closes the piece.
A Eagle Pass resident Mrs Otto Ziegler of Ceylon Street reports family relief from kidney pain using Doan's Kidney Pills and recommends them to all. The ad notes the product is sold by all dealers at 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sale agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
An Arizona observer rebuts water witching and explains a mesquite test. When mesquite grows into a tree form groundwater lies within fifty feet of the surface, while shrub mesquite suggests poorer prospects. The note emphasizes reading nature for practical meanings.
An advertising notice touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as safe and effective relief for worms in children. It claims symptoms include foul breath, dark circles, fever, thirst, flushed cheeks, abdominal pains, and states the product kills worms and provides laxative health benefits. Price 25c with mail order options through An Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
Weekly list of unclaimed letters for the Laredo post office ending January 12 1914. Men and women names provided with many duplicates and annotations. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office January 19 1914 if not claimed. callers should note the list date and mark as advertised.
To The Times: recall facts before a fire and during one. Notify the engineer, avoid undersized nozzles, and ensure hoses are free of kinks and properly connected to hydrants. Use larger nozzles for more water, rely on fire engines, and note Laredo’s $7,000 engine reflecting the city celebration.
A historical drug advertisement claims HHERBINE stimulates the liver, purifies the bowels, strengthens digestion and restores vigor and cheerful spirits. Price 50e, sold by all druggists.
Frank Lefevre Reed has been elected associate professor of the History of Music at the University of Texas. He arrives in Austin to organize winter term courses focusing on general music knowledge, harmony, counterpoint, and composition for students and lovers of music. He comes from Meadville, Pennsylvania, and holds multiple music fellowships and professional memberships.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle natural remedy for all bowel troubles. It claims the pills stimulate and regulate digestion, tone the system, and offer an alternative to salts or castor oil. Priced at 25 cents with distribution by H. E. Bucklen Co. in Philadelphia or St. Louis.
The committee won support from Fort McIntosh officials and Nuevo Laredo generals for the Indians vs Cowboys sham battle at the Washington Birthday celebration. Nuevo Laredo officials pledged band support if allowed by Washington. A final planning meeting is set for tomorrow at the Red Men's hall to finalize arrangements.
On Saturday Colonel Blockson received war department orders to treat wounded constitutionalists in city emergency hospitals as prisoners of war. Guards set up camp adjacent to a Flores Avenue hospital. initial count showed forty five patients, later reports say ten remained. Some escapees wore white cross armbands, tricking guards who mistook them for nurses. Ballard's Snow Liniment ad follows.
Leonard Henry Ernst, the infant son of Mr and Mrs Charles J Ernst of San Antonio, was baptized yesterday morning at Christchurch. Sponsors were Rev Charles W Cook, Mr Lawrence Nelson, and Miss Agnes Nelson. Mrs Ernst is known here as Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Nelson.
Miss Pauline Wormser hosted the Chafing Dish and W. A. G. S. Clubs on Matamoros Street. Guests enjoyed a sumptuous two course luncheon and a game of 500 with prizes awarded to Roberta Kelly for high score, Mary MacGregor for second high, Agnes Nelson for low score, and Sarah Mowry for consolation.
A note from The Times highlights sixty five young men and several businessmen forming a volunteer fire department in Laredo Texas. It lists solicited members likely to become capable firemen and notes a community call for repayment of a borrowed blue Harrow section from July 1912. Various local ads follow including printing, brewing, poultry, insurance, theater management, and a reminder about poll tax payments and district court return.
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