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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1913
Page
10
Readers discuss how nine thirty p.m. closing would be applied across Texas towns using meridian time versus standard time. The debate considers sun time, clocks, and practical enforcement amid varied longitudes and regional clocks.
The article surveys Germany as a militarized state with universal conscription, noting schoolboy drills, Turners societies, and a populace trained for service. It cites the Krupp armaments industry and frames Germany as a nation at war with itself through constant preparation despite decades of peace.
A collage of syndicated tidbits from Texas papers discusses travel, local issues, and public sentiment. It references a New York friend inviting a global trip, commentary on hospitality and waterborne journeys, reactions to Mexican events near Nuevo Laredo, and remarks on autos, a Texas cow, and education salaries influencing old age planning.
Charles Moser aged 59 or 72 perished after a prolonged illness. The article notes his Alsace birth, immigration to America, business leadership in Laredo, service on the city school board and membership in Odd Fellows and Knights of Honor. His funeral is set for 10 o clock at his family home, with Rabbi Marks officiating. The piece recalls his charitable nature and wide community respect as promoters warn against dubious investments.
Thirteen Laredo bail players under Manager Henry Crumpler depart for Corpus Christi to face the Gulf Coast League club in a three game set this weekend. The roster includes Parks, Vandeveer, Perkins, Hocanegra, Valen, Seymour, Edmonson, Burban, Wormser, and Solis among others. They return Saturday morning and may lineup against Gibbs Bloomer Girls on Sunday.
Laubscher returns to Laredo with wife and declares the proposed brewery with $100000 capital and 20000 barrels per year output is a reality. Stock plans include local sale and outside investment, with machinery from Zurich and the U S. Naval named technical manager to assist in organizing the project at once.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts burns and wounds with a testimonial from Polane Divalle of Tex I No 2 praising its healing power. A Laredo Times notice invites women and clubs to share news by writing or calling the office, with hours 9 am to 6 pm and telephones.
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