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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1915
Page
11
A humorous piece describes a proofreader in a city who dreams of dying and entering a realm of flawless pages. He imagines a paradise where proofs are pristine, yet a fantasy list of Asian and European casualty names shatters his peace, revealing the absurdity of perfect copy.
An ad highlights King's New Discovery for colds croup and whooping cough in children. It claims to soothe coughs relieve inflammation kill germs and aid nature’s healing. Available 50 cents at druggists with a call to buy today. Also notes Dooneen returning to work in the United States amid rising prosperity per observers.
A New York judge Louis Gibbs issues a ruling distinguishing himself from another jurist on the same day. He says labor may use legal means to improve wages and conditions and that harms to others do not prove crime. The statement upholds labor's right to protect its interests.
Public auction to sell described lots and land blocks in Laredo Webb County Texas to satisfiy a judgment of Ten Thousand Four Hundred Forty Two Dollars and Thirty Cents plus costs. Auction held February 2, 1915 from 11 AM to 4 PM at Webb County Courthouse door.
News from Halifax dated January 22 reports about French residents on St. Pierre and Miquelon mobilizing their Patriot forces. With a population around 800 to 1000, about 1200 patriots are ready for Europe while dependents hope supplies remain steady to avoid famine. Fishing boats provide income and survival amid potential war disruptions.
Twelve years after the Panama Canal treaty was signed the Colombian claim for indemnity remains unsettled. The issue, pressed by Colombia in Washington, centers on the United States role in Panama’s separation and the ensuing canal formation. A disinterested commission may be chosen to determine damages if the U S is found to be involved.
An British License Trade Organization survey of over 80s deaths shows many individuals drank alcohol in moderation, especially beer. The United Kingdom Alliance attacks abstinence claims, noting only five total abstainers reached 90 in a six week follow up, while famed figures such as Gladstone and Carlyle were temperate but not abstinent.
Dayton Ohio January 22 secretaries from United States and Canada meet to coordinate the upcoming National Association of Builders' Exchange convention in Columbus next week. Cooperation and idea exchange aim to unify builders' interests nationwide.
Miss Gladys Clark of Alton High School graduates with a perfect attendance record for all twelve years in school and ranks third in scholarship in her class.
Wyoming voters approve a constitutional amendment granting women compensation in a 24 258 to 3 915 vote. The result reflects broad support for gender wage rights across the state.
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