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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1908
Page
6
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION FOR DAILY AND WEEKLY EDITIONS
Daily service published every evening except Sunday and by mail or carrier to the United States Canada and parts of Mexico. Rates: one year three dollars. six months one fifty. Weekly service Sundays mailed or delivered in Laredo Texas and Laredo Mexico. One year two dollars. six months one dollar. three months sixty cents. Subscriptions due in advance. Advertising rates on application.
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Mail Post
United Sates
Mexico
Canada
Laredo
United States
Tex
Penn Publishing Co Addressed in Daily Note
Monday's daily note directs correspondence to Penn Publishing Co. The brief item records a mailing instruction for readers and advertisers, indicating the publication's current contact channel without further details.
Plain questions on prices spark Texas debates across pages
A letter to the editor questions why cotton, kerosene, sugar, and matches fluctuated in price while larger capital seemingly lowers costs for consumers. It cites the Galveston News and Seguin Enterprise satire on onions near Laredo, and notes railroad rate debates in Texas with commentary on population density and potential commissions at the state capital.
Brownsville Herald Deep Dive Sparks Curiosity
The Brownsville Herald ventures into a detailed exploration, uncovering lesser known angles and background context. Readers are drawn into an investigative tone that probes underlying factors and potential implications for the community.
Political Meteors and Peace Proclamations in 1908
A collection of quotations from Texas papers discusses Senator Bailey’s peace proclamation limiting political targets to legislators who opposed him and the attorney general race, the poll tax voting rights, and a skeptical view of meteoric presidential prospects. It also notes long sentences for a banker in Chicago and references leap year age milestones for marriages.
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Bailey
Prize offer for predicting number of office candidates
A proposal suggests offering a large purse to the person who, within the next two weeks, comes closest to guessing how many candidates will be running for office when polls close next November. The plan invites public participation and measurements of political interest.
Taxes Will Bring Deadly Fall Across Texas in Eleven Days
A warning declares that eleven days from now a tax penalty will strike those who have not paid. It asserts an additional ten percent will be added to the tax amount to lift beneath the so called deadly fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Obit N CG arncr hailed as able Uvalde congressman
A local tribute lauds the service of the late congressman N C G arncr, praising his efficiency and leadership while highlighting Uvalde County’s pride in his tenure in the House of Representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uvalpe County
House of Representatives
Unclear Payment Reason For Poll Tax Support
The note suggests some people avoid paying poll tax to avoid aiding state government funded public schools for those unable to pay tuition. No specific individuals or organizations are named.
Texas Objection Retains Two and a Half Cent Fare
The people of Texas opposed a rail fare policy, leading a majority of the railway commission to continue imposing the two and a half cent fare on railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Railway Commission
Vick Presidency Debate Sparks Moral Controversy
Commentary argues against elevating Vick to the presidency, labeling the term as an undesirable stigma. The piece contends that choosing a leader should avoid attaching a negative word to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vick
To Work and Grow Tall It Won’t Be Her Caller’s Fault
A compact note shows a young woman aiming to grow taller with support from her devoted caller. The fragment hints at motivation, guidance, and a trusted companion shaping her path forward. The piece preserves a personal tone and suggests a stylistic diary entry.
Better Plan to Meet Battleships Courteously
A reflective line argues diplomacy over force, noting that courteous talks offer a wiser approach to naval confrontations than firing shots. The remark frames naval encounters as opportunities for measured dialogue rather than conflict.
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Proven Free of Habit Drugs
Secretary Wilson cites the Pure Food Law aims to inform consumers about harmful drugs in medicines. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy labels omit chloroform, opium, and morphine, confirming the maker's claim. The remedy is praised as safe and effective for coughs and colds, sold widely by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Ail
Tafolla Left Torreon Abductee Suspect Escapes
Santiago Tafolla, sought in the Lena Weaver kidnapping, left Torreon at 7:15 on an extra freight train disguised as a coal passer. He was seen in a fireman’s cap and blue jumper riding toward the outpost then disappeared along routes toward Jaral Monterey Eagle Pass and San Antonio with his wife to join him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Mile Post
Torreon
Jarai
Monterey
Reata
Republic
Maredo
Eagle Pass
Tafolla
San Antonio
Torreon Daily Star
Rank Foolishness Says Empire Man on Dr. King's New Discovery
C C Eldridge of Empire Georgia warns against other medicines when coughing or throat soreness appears. He claims New Discovery is the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles and credits it with curing his children’s croup quickly. The ad touts a 50 cent and one dollar price with a trial bottle offered free.
Gov Creel Goes Home to Assume Chihuahua Governor Post
Ambassador and Señora Creel departed Washington on January 20 to reach Chihuahua where the ambassador will assume duties as governor of the Mexican state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Creel
Washington
Sefiora Creel
Chihuahua
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promote Digestive Relief
Reed's Drug Store sells DeWitt’s Little Early Risers noted as the best pills for constipation and sick headache. The ad promises effective relief from digestive discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Reed
Death of Dr. Randolph Texas Mason and civic leader
Dalziel H. Randolph a long time Laredo physician and druggist dies after pneumonia. He served as Deputy Grand Commander Knights Templar of Texas and was to be elected Grand Commander next April. He helped organize Laredo lodge and held top Masonic roles. Survived by wife Eliza Maull Randolph and six children. Funeral arrangements pending with expected services by Grand Captain General S P Cochran.
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Randolph
Dalziel H. Randolph
Greenwood
South Carolina
Texas
Ringgold Barracks
Rio Grande City
Columbia
S. C
Allegheny Arsenal
West Virginia
Brownsville
Fort McIntosh
Laredo
Knights Templar
Malta Commandery No. 32
Ben Hay Temple
Austin
Miriam
Order of Eastern Star
Texas Order
Eliza Maull
Philadelphia
Charles I
Leah
S. P. Cochran
Grand Commandery of
San Antonio
Bryan
Dallas
O. BE. S
Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted
An ad extols Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic tonic and blood purifier. It lists ingredients like Golden Seal Queen's root and Bloodroot, claims forty years of use, and invites readers to request a free booklet from Buffalo New York. It touts All-Healing Salve for sores and promotes Pleasant Vellets for stomach liver and bowel regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Bartholow
King
Scudder
Coe
Ellingwood
Lady with a Gun Foils Apartment Thieves in Houston
Late yesterday afternoon three women residents at 903 Carolina Street surprised two burglars in a storeroom. One woman armed herself with a pistol and warned the thieves, who backed toward a window as the gun clicked. They fled through the back yard, aided by a bystander who failed to stop them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Carolina Street
A Cure for Misery in Electric Bitters
A Kentucky reader from Louellen claims Electric Bitters cures misery caused by malaria poison. R. M. James says the 50 cent tonic relieves chills bilious attacks and jaundice, with quick relief for stomach liver and kidney complaints and back misery. Sold with guarantee at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. James
Louellen
8. C
Sell Us Your Rags at Ti Times Office
Bring clean rags to the Ti Times office and exchange them for money at a rate of three cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Office
District Court Hears Dr Dashiel In Morales Murder Case
The Juan Morales murder trial consumes district court time as Dr. W R Dashiell testifies Friday and Saturday. A noon recess on Saturday followed by a Monday morning resumption left the witness still on the stand at noon. Illness caused further recesses and continued testimony into the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Morales
W. R. Dashiel
Dashiell
Dr. Dashiel
Girl Burned to Death Near Godley Texas
Minnie Wallace aged 12 died after her clothing caught fire from flames beneath a yard pot while at home near Godley in Johnson County. Her mother Mrs J A Wallace and an elder sister were burned while trying to help. the mother and sister are expected to recover. The accident occurred at the home of J H Wallace about twelve miles west of Cleburne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleburne
Tex
Minnie Wallace
Johnson County
J. A. Wallace
J. WH. Wallace
Godley
Doan's Kidney Pills Credibly End Backaches
Laredo citizen Miguel H. Aradillas testifies to five years of back pain and relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from riot's drug store opposite the Main Plaza. He praises the remedy and urges sufferers to obtain Doan's pills at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miguel H. Aradillas
Guerrero St
Matamoros St
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Dean
A. F. Theriot
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Ammonia Ingestion By North Laredo Laborer
A poor Mexican laborer from North Laredo drank ammonia after a drunken friend forced him to take a swig from a bottle. He believed it to be mezcal until after swallowing a large measure, causing severe burns to his mouth and throat. he forgives his friend, attributing it to a mistake rather than malice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Laredo
Wilcox
Mezcal
Deutz Family to Arrive Here From Moorestown Friday
A wire received this morning states that Mr Henry Deutz and children and Mrs Max Deutz and Mr Joe Deutz Jr will leave Moorestown New Jersey tomorrow and arrive in the city next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Deutz
Henry Deutz
Joe Deutz, Jr
Moorestown
N. J
A Serious Offset
A fragmentary exchange notes a claim that a brother should succeed but warns he kills much of Father Time, implying a criticism of delaying or wasting time amid family discourse. The readable text hints at wit and generational judgment without specifying names, places, or events.
Local notes on tent show, sidewalks, and town events
Little locals report Kiler's Down Mobile tent show drawing a good crowd Saturday night. Contractors start cement walk along the Chinese restaurant. Ross plans to move his saloon into the premises. Market Hall ready for Woods Sisters Co opening, January 27 for one week. City cleanup improves streets while ice trade remains steady. Oyster Supper clears a good sum for Methodist Church. Weather turns cloudy after pleasant day. Washington birthday plans discussed. ferris wheel removed from Market plaza. New sidewalk building expected. housing rental demand noted. Ten cases on docket in corporation court. Marriage license issued to Marcos Herrera and Maria Olivares. Chas Damon ill at Mercy hospital. John Colman gravely ill with pneumonia. Grippe widespread in Laredo. corn planting time expected in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Chas. Ross
Ross
Ed. G. Gidley
The
Woods’ Sisters Co
Otto Krause
Market Hall
Marcos Herrera
Maria Olivares
Chas. B. Damon
Mercy Hospital
John Colman
Laredo
Grippe
Lechuza Club Announces Ladies Gold Medal Bowling
The Lechuza Club schedules a ladies gold medal bowling contest for next Friday evening. Regular weekly ladies night is Wednesday, but the monthly gold medal event moves to Friday for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lechuza Club
Prideay
Beaten by Footpads In Houston Street Attack
Ed Wells, a White man, was badly beaten on San Felipe Street about 10 o clock by a gang of negro foot pads. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Police pursued but could not catch the assailants. Robbery is suspected though nothing was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Ed Wells
San Felipe Street
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