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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1913

Page

4

The Cattle Market and Beef Price Pressures in Texas

The article argues higher beef costs stem from U S population growth outpacing cattle supply and land constraints. It advocates better feeding and breeding, using Texas plains and Rio Grande lands to fatten cattle with alfalfa and corn, promising more cattle per acre, lower prices, and improved quality for consumers.

Cottierote Deiment of Agriculture Ceniig Bureau United States Collier's Europe Liverpool England France Germany Mexico Fort Worth Kansas City Rio Grande Valley Ralaine Catte Texas Department of ‘Agriculture

Marital Rights Act Gives Texas Women Property Control

The Thirty third Legislature passed the Marital Rights act allowing married women to own and manage property independently. The law lets wives control real and personal property acquired before or after marriage and requires spousal consent for encumbrances or transfers, with court aid if the husband refuses. It ends the prior husband controlled property regime and marks progress toward equal rights. Other measures include outlawing interstate liquor shipments into dry areas with penalties for dealers and a narrow religious exemption for sacramental use. The paper also notes wartime fatigue and current political debates in Washington and regional concerns about liquor laws and national issues.

Texas Witel Iit Nice Gettysbore

Voice of Texas warnings on tariffs and politics

A mosaic of reader letters and editorials reflecting tariff debates and rural sentiment. The pieces critique tariff policy, praise or mock local politics from Alpine to Alpine Guide, mention suffrage martyrs and farm economics, and poke at national figures while noting regional attitudes.

Republican protectionist stance on tariff targets

The Galveston News contrasts Republican and Democratic protectionists. It argues Republicans favor tariffs on unaffected items while Democrats prefer leaving tariffs on affected items, shaping which goods face tax.

Galveston

Joint civic committees meet to discuss Laredo improvements

This evening a joint meeting at Dr. G C Hiatt's home brings together Boosters, Heights Civic Club, and Laredo Board of Trade. Discussions will cover civic improvements and topics affecting the town, aiming to make Laredo a better and cleaner community.

Boosters Heights Civ le Club Board of Trade Dr. Hiatt G. C. Hiatt Young Men's Progressive League Heights Civile Club Laredo

Groundless rebel reports circulate near Na Jaredo area

Rumors of large rebel bands around Na Jaredo and nearby Hidalgo and Colombia are dismissed as unfounded by local sources. A returnee found no unusual activity and no rebels in the vicinity, while officials urge calm and warn against alarmist chatter in parks and public places. Also advises Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble from sedentary habits and poor digestion.

Na Jaredo Colombia Hidalgo Nuevo Laredo

Forces Move To Repair Rail Bridges In Mexico

A large National Railways of Mexico construction crew finished bridgework at Januta then moved to Tulsacito to start a new structure. Ten bridges and culverts have been repaired along with track. about thirty more bridges remain between Hulsaehito and Mon M. Wilwan. General Teller supervises the repair with troops. road expected to reopen soon. Rebels around La Jarita described as armed.

National Railways of Mexico Tulsaciito Hulsaehito Mon M. Willawan Laarita

Woman's Mission Society Meets for Council Discussion

A Woman's Missionary Society meeting in Rex Marr discusses the year 1912 work, with Mrs Bur ett presiding. Plans include a bazaar sale for July to fund a graduate’s training at Scarritt Bible and Training School. Next meeting scheduled with Mrs Cook in August.

Methodist Church Rex Mar Mra Cewell A. Burett Woodard Laredo Scarritt Bible and Training School Kansas City C. J. Cook Damien J. K. Thompson Hale Daily Wood Cook Reed Applewhite Howell Mims Jobe Thompson Brooks Stabin Allen Misses Bolton Summers Emerson i Press

Local trains, vaudeville, and changes at Laredo scene

The notice details multiple transit departures from the Texan Mexico depot with a 7:20 start for a coast-bound train and a 2:00 p.m. return. It mentions vaudeville acts at the Royal, a Corpus Christi series with the Laredo ball team, local business ads, and staff moves including the Laredo Abstract Co and John A. Applewhite. It notes new stock auto tires, building materials, saloon hour limits under new law, and Zapata trips with fares.

Texan Mexico Orchestra New Music Hoyal Laredo

War on Mosquitoes Petition to City Officials in Laredo

A July 2 194 letter from Laredo residents appeals to Mayor Robt McCombs to address a citywide mosquito infestation seen as a health threat. They urge thorough yard and lot inspections and removal of standing water in backyards vacant lots and containers to prevent disease and possible epidemics.

Laredo Tex Robt, McCom Sig

Saloon Closing Law Enforced At Set Evening Hour

The new saloon closing law takes full effect tonight with doors to close at the designated clock time. Patrons will be turned away at 30 minutes past the hour, and those who finish drinks before closing must note the exact time. Officials urge compliance to prevent disturbances and promote public order.

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