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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1913
Page
10
Thursday's Daily reviews Carranza rebels blaming Huerta for imagined intervention while recounting abuses against Americans near Laredo. It cites prisoner cases, consul pressure, and threats to US stance as tensions rise, with detours into US politics and distant foreign events.
Senator Gristaw introduces a resolution asking the President to advise on a proper salary for the secretary of state to live comfortably and devote full time to duties. Mr Bristow protests, citing urgent international matters requiring steady attention, while Mr Bryan explains his $12 000 yearly pay forces him to lecture to supplement income.
When a baby endures heat and bowel woes the remedy is McGees Baby Elixir. It reduces feverish condition corrects stomach and checks looseness of the bowels. Price 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
A meeting is set at the Board of Trade rooms this afternoon at 5 o clock to organize an auxiliary to the Young Men's Progressive League Booster organization. The move is praised as a civic asset that should amplify the league projects and civic efforts.
July 17 recaps birthdates and notable events: Timothy Pickering born 1745 in Salem Massachusetts. Baron de Saumarez born 1777 and later held title. Fort Mackinaw captured. Lachine Canal construction began. Tench Coxe death. Ish White death. Cunard steamship Britannia arrives Halifax. 1856 steamer Northern India fire. Baron de Saumarez career highlights. 1870 start of Franco Prussian War. 1844 Utah statehood act signed by Cleveland. An ad notes Chamberlains medicine stock benefit.
Webb County taxes delinquent on Lot 3 Block 257 Western Division Laredo for 1885 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1908 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1911 total state 8.52 and county 6.64. State sues to condemn and foreclose. hearing November 3 1913 at Webb County District Court in Laredo. Case No 2721 filed May 1 1913. R V Martin Clerk.
Meridian returns to the Eastern Association replacing Holyoke as major league batters pass the 100 hit mark. Joe Jackson leads the league with 100 base hits while Casey Hageman heads the pitchers. Connie Mack’s staff wobbles but Athletics win pennants. White Sox struggle with no regular hitting over .300. McCloskey’s Salt Lake City tops the Union circuit. Giants and Crandall to Merkle among .300 hitters. Mathewson tops NL pitchers. Boehling leads AL hurlers. LA SF and Portland contend for Pacific Coast pennants. Scotty Ingerton out with broken ankle. Leon Ames improves with Reds. Joe Wood shows speed at bat, bases, and on the mound for Boston. St Paul leads the American association in batting and fielding despite being a second division club. Columbus shines in team rankings. Brooklyn’s Cutshaw eyed as future star second baseman near station two.
The article urges development of small land parcels around Laredo Texas to attract northern and eastern settlers. It highlights onion crop publicity, abundant irrigation water, and the need to market land in small tracts to draw new farmers and channel immigration toward the region. It compares to other Texas areas already segmenting large tracts for sale.
Advertisement offers a 100 acre onion farm for lease with a good pumping outfit including a 5 hp Bessemer gas engine. Also seeks a partnership with an industrious, honest and capable person with means. Contact L A Ortiz in Laredo Texas for details. July 16 1915 classified adv.
A letter from Andres Bertani aboard a steamer to Italy describes Independence Day celebrations at sea on July 4. The program lists Misses Bertani among vocalists, patriotic songs, and addresses. He also recounts a sea funeral for a woman whose remains were committed to the sea per her request, noted as impressive and solemn.
A 19th century health ad claims a torpid liver causes daytime laziness and impurities. Herbine is advertised to strengthen the liver, cleanse the bowels, and restore health. Priced at 50 cents and sold by all druggists.
A brief line noting a request or reminder to ensure precise completion of job work, with the number 43 serving as an identifier or reference.
A civil service examination for stenographer and typewriter positions in the field service of the government will be held on August 16 to fill vacancies in Fort Worth Dallas New Orleans El Paso Galveston Laredo San Antonio Waco and Shreveport. Applications must be filed with the district secretary by August 9. Entrance salaries range from 990 to 1060 dollars per year.
In a Delvalle Texas letter J H Polanco reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve saved his daughter's cut foot. The advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the world’s best salve available for 25 cents and recommended by Reed Drug Co.
National Railroad of Mexico announces a through fast train to Mexico City departing I. and G. N. station at 1 15 p m and arriving from Mexico City at 6 46 a m Standard time The Saltillo local train leaves I. and G. N. station at 7 26 a m and arrives from Saltillo at 5 18 p m Standard time
The Texas Mexican departs for Corpus Christi at 8 00 a m and arrives back at 3 45 p m standard time. The International and Great Northern Fast train to St Louis leaves at 7 55 a m and arrives at 12 55 p m.
The Night Train to Rio Grande and Eagle Pass departs at 8 p m and arrives at 7 am Train No 1 runs from Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 am arriving Minera at 10 30 am Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 15 pm arriving Laredo at 2 30 pm
A brief ad-style notice promotes daily reading of The Times, highlighting opportunities and a subscription rate of 50 cents per month.
Mineral water described as beneficial for general use and a long list of ailments including constipation stomach and kidney issues rheumatism malaria brights disease and female complaints. It is noted to have a soothing sleep producing effect and is recommended for nervous troubles.
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan writes that her little girl suffered dysentery severely. She used Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and believes it cured her. She states it is the best medicine in the world and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
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