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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1908
Page
8
Two nightly papers publish contrasting excerpts from 1907 to 1908 touching on Texas politics. Bailey disputes delegates and office, while other items discuss rail sanitation, Carrie Nation’s visit, marriage proposals by mail, and the Thaw case testimony becoming public.
The speaker notes that if watering crops were as easy as tending stock, prosperity would follow. They stress there is no patent on this idea, implying a casual critique of simplistic solutions to agricultural wealth.
The article questions a proposed Oklahoma state banking measure requiring solvent banks to cover all depositor losses if a bank fails. It also analogizes political volatility among GOP presidential candidates to a moving picture depiction of rising and falling fortunes.
A reflection on how the old habit of seeking suitable public office candidates has declined into a vague, purposeless malaise. The piece laments dwindling voter engagement and the drift away from vigilant candidate selection.
The piece notes the expanding reach of government and criticizes the Houston Post for entanglement with the Paragraphers' Union. It ponders why abundant money on deposit in Laredo coincides with a housing shortage. It also cites the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that the two cent passenger tax is unconstitutional and asks what follows.
It may be that as Uncle Mose pushes through the raft and Secretary Taft sits aboard, he will feel somewhat abaft the start of the trek.
An observer argues personal stock investment is best, noting Kingsville’s rapid fig tree planting that could earn the town the nickname Figville. The note contrasts Cotulla’s onion business with Laredo, highlighting regional competition.
Henry M Flagler advances plans to connect American and Cuban interests, with Key West featured as a pivotal but distant beacon in a tropical sea. The piece notes Key West as a remote American outpost, historically tied to sponging wreckers and Spanish influence, signaling broader maritime and national links.
An old advertisement extols Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble affecting men and women and even children. It promises quick relief, lists 50 cent and one dollar bottle sizes, and offers a free sample by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.
Ralph D. Paine notes in Everybody's how a $15,000,000 railroad project is planned to push through the Atlantic to a distant reef, linking Key West with Havana by ferries and creating a through rail route from New York to Cuba, spurred by Henry M. Flagler’s belief in Cuba’s future prosperity.
Do not let a cough or cold become chronic bronchitis or pneumonia. Treat early with Chamberlains Cough Remedy for quick relief. Widely sold across the United States and abroad, it has earned a strong reputation for curing coughs and colds. Available at all druggists.
Duluth residents watch the Dukhobors who arrived from Eastern Canada after a naked street appearance at Fort William. Authorities seek a solution, hoping Russia will bear their repatriation costs, but have found no progress. The sect refuses to reveal member names. the group is poor and locals have aided them.
The inaugural anti saloon campaign mass meeting convened in Dallas at Bush Typle with prominent prohibitionists addressing the crowd. Speakers included Mrs A C Zehner William D Upshaw and J A Maples. The discussion centered on the economic impact of saloons and Upshaws challenge to debate any advocate who argues liquor costs the community nothing. The largely filled audience showed strong enthusiasm throughout the session.
Rome reports the Pope, recovering under doctors Petacci and Marchiafava, showing improvement as pain and swelling ease. He granted blessing to the Prince and Princess Lancelotti and their daughter on the eve of her marriage, saying he would bless her then as now.
R. M. James of Louellen South Carolina touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria misery. The tonic claims fast relief for chills bilious attacks jaundice and stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold by druggists with guarantee.
Dublin January 21 Irish peers voted on Lord Curzon as representative Peer from Ireland to replace the late Lord Kilmaine. He was elected by a large majority. The notice promotes DeWitt s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve sold by Reed s Drug Store as a remedy for cuts boils and piles.
Frankfort Kentucky January 19 William Jennings Bryan will visit next Tuesday to urge the Kentucky Legislature Democrats to elect ex Governor Beckham to the United States Senate. Beckham accepted Bryan's offer and both houses will adopt resolutions inviting Bryan to speak. Bryan will also propose legislation on the State guarantee deposit law for banks.
The Leebuza Club hosts a ladies bowling for the gold medal next Friday evening, a popular monthly feature shaping rising bowlers. Ranchmen note northerly damage dried soil and weed-tangled feed. The Morales case in district court draws about a hundred visitors. expect a weeklong session. Marriage licenses issued to Inez Mancias with Enriqueta Natt and Adolfo Ruel with Maria Juarez. Imports today include ten cars of ixtl, one car of guano, and one of miscellaneous merchandise. Ferris wheel removal returns Market plaza to its quiet, serene state.
Mrs Frank Donahue of Kokomo Indiana describes a rapid recovery for her child after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The child’s itching sores spread before treatment and cleared within three to four nights. She urges others suffering with skin diseases to try the Cuticura remedies. September 16 1907.
An advertisement extols Cuticura products for pimples and skin care. It prescribes smear with Cuticura Ointment, wash with Cuticura Soap, and bathe the face daily. It cites internal treatment with Cuticura Resolvent or chocolate pills, priced 25 to 50 cents, from Potter Drug & Chem Co in Boston.
In a Madras Mail correspondent note a ten and a half year old boy in the garden chased a two foot viper. A stone the size of a cricket ball broke the reptile's spine and a sharp edge of granite opened its belly, freeing a frog that hopped away unharmed.
A Harper’s Bazar quote explains that “talking through the nose” is actually the failure to allow nasal resonance. The remedy is to stop closing the nasal cavity to let tone resonate properly.
Advertises buying clean rags at Tur Times office for three cents per pound. Contact details incomplete. phrase "1-4 If" appears corrupted.
In district court the Morales murder case proceeds with witnesses including Dr. Walter Deshiell Mrs. Gregorio Duffy and Miss Tonda Stewart. The afternoon session featured cross examination of Mrs. Duffy and the day resumed with testimony from John W. Vann Capt Tom Ross Ranger J C White and others.
A Chicago Daily News item recounts Slopey challenging a tailor who admits to suing merely to oblige payment. The exchange shows the tailor explaining the motive as to oblige payment, prompting Slopey’s surprised response.
In a clipped exchange, a weary wife urges, If you die first you will wait for me there on that far shore. The husband, yawning, replies I guess so, noting he has always had to wait for her wherever he goes. Excerpt.
Rivers recalls famine at a summer resort with scarce food from 6:50 pm to 6:30 am. Brooks reacts with disbelief, and Rivers warns, Take your fingers out of my hair or I will strangle you.
Funeral services and burial for Dr. D H Randolph will be held Thursday morning January 23 at 10 o'clock. Masons Odd Fellows Woodmen Of The World and all friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.
Andres Garza Galan, a Mexican coal field expert, has sealed a deal with Amador and Jose R. Sanchez to explore Sanchez ranch land about fifteen miles from Nuevo Laredo. He plans to begin drilling in the first days of next month and believes the area will grow into an important district. The project is expected to bring significant benefits to Nuevo Laredo and nearby cities.
In Elgin on January 18 a carpenter named Manley Jordan fell from a knotted weak rafter while working at W H Kennedy’s new house. He struck the ground unconscious and remained so for the afternoon. Dr Taylor reports internal injuries and a dangerous condition.
Secretary Wilson outlines Pure Food Law aims to inform consumers about harmful drugs in medicines. Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy shows no mention of chloroform opium morphine on its label, supporting its claim of containing none. The remedy is praised as safe and effective for coughs and colds and widely sold by druggists.
The timetable lists through fast trains to Mexico City leaving J and G N station at 4 36 p m and arriving 7 01 a m standard time. Local Saltillo train from Texas Mexican station leaves 8 21 a m arriving 5 46 p m. Corpus Christi service departs 0 a m and arrives 4 00 p m. Through fast I and G N train to St Louis departs 7 30 a m arriving 4 35 p m. Night train departs 7 30 p m arriving 7 30 a m. Rio Grande and Eagle Pass trains No 1 from Laredo at 8 a m with connections to Cannel and Minera. No 2 from Minera at 11 a m with connections to Laredo.
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