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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1916
Page
20
The postal savings program expands limits allowing deposits up to $1000 per account and removing monthly deposit caps. The policy aims to increase trust in government savings, attract foreign depositors, and bolster bank reserves while maintaining safety and government backing.
The Methodist general conference resisted removing the ban on amusements once set by early church tenets. Early Methodists spurned theaters, dancing, and lavish dress, arguing the world and flesh were dangers. Over time debates shifted toward temperance and prohibition in the church’s evolving stance.
Don Prisciliano Barrera a longtime Nuevo Laredo official and appraiser in the customs district died at his home after a short illness. A native of Mier Tamaulipas he lived in Nuevo Laredo for 35 years leaving a wife six daughters two sons and other relatives. Funeral is in Nuevo Laredo this afternoon at 5 with burial in the Catholic cemetery there no church services due to no pastor.
A man in a bank questions another about operating an adding machine. The loiterer replies that at home there is much music, and watching the machine punch keys is interesting because it does not produce a tune. The Washington Star provides this vivid vignette.
A chronology lists major moments from Joan of Arc's 1431 execution to 1915 actions in World War I. Entries include Rubens 1640 death, Voltaire 1778 death, O'Connell 1844 sentencing, 1848 U S Mexico treaty exchange, Garfield 1868 Memorial Day speech, 1849 Moscow coronation gift tragedy, 1918 peace with Balkan allies, Vera Cruz port fines 1914, and early 1915 Eastern Front and Yser Canal actions.
John Be Milholland publicist and former businessman turns 56 today. He headed the pneumatic tube firm that first shot mail through tubes, influencing labor disputes, election reform efforts, and foreign affairs advocacy. Born Lewis New York May 30 1860 he helped organize Republican party groups and fought for constitutional rights of Black Americans.
A compact notice advertises watching The Times each day for opportunities with a 50 cent monthly rate.
If you are troubled with chronic or muscular rheumatism give Cham berlain's Liniment a trial. The relief from pain which it affords is alone worth many times its cost. Obtainable everywhere.
A nostalgic look at the rise of the soda fountain from its humble beginnings to a national icon. The piece notes its adoption by Americans and foreigners, transformation into a hygienic, popular daily comfort throughout the year. It recalls early fountains and asks what caused the dramatic change in status.
The text notes Coca Cola sparked rising demand for fountains and new outlets, fueling growth of the soda fountain and allied industries. It highlights Coca Cola’s impact on economic life and the later rise of bottled beverages since 1899.
A Collected Voice of Texas opinion section notes rumors of a joint European peace commission, critiques of war ethics, and a Fort Bliss transport debate. It also covers a proposed $25 million movie trust, Abilene High School graduates, a playful correction about past threats of punishment, and editorial takes from Austin and Fort Worth papers.
A Mrs. Kings New Discovery ad touts nearly instant relief from coughing and colds from fall to spring. It claims to soothe inflamed airways and raw tubes, antiseptic healing, with a 50 cent bottle and money back guarantee. W C Jesseman of Franconia New Hampshire endorses sustained use.
In a vivid Kansas City Star quotation, a reader exclaims mercy upon seeing a lurid account of a woman selling her baby for fifty cents. The brother dismisses the swindle claim, noting that scams are common nowadays.
Mayor McComb arranges ringing of the school bell at the firemen's hall to cue citizens at 7 am, noon, 1 pm, and 6 pm with phrases like get up or get to work and time for eats. The noon bell begins today to guide workers and mark daily routines.
The solemn Decoration Day ceremony at the Fort McIntosh Ninth Infantry cemetery featured Chaplain H.K. W. Wood delivering a tribute on duty, the Ninth Infantry Band playing dirges, and soldiers decorating graves with flowers and miniature Old Glory flags. A taps salute marked the moment as the silent city of the dead was honored.
A local business tally shows Neat and Accurate Job Work posting a score of 43 in a recent performance quarter. The figure reflects output efficiency and customer order fulfillment metrics for the period reviewed by management.
The International and Great Northern By. Co. and Jas A Baker Receiver announce a public sale for cash to the highest bidder. In front of the passenger station from 10 am to 12 noon on June 28 1916. Item: car lumber M&S 20872 shipped by Southern Pine Lumber Co from Lufkin Texas. Covered by waybill NEWT-157 January 25 1913 consigned to Lake Mining Company at Guadalupe Zac Mexico.
A car of lumber MP 21524 shipped by Jefferson Texas for the Julian Lock Co. Gomez Palacio Deo Mexico was documented under waybill TP-25 dated January 31, 1918.
Ry Co and Jas A Baker as receiver will hold sales at 10 a m and noon on June 28 1916. The car lumber IC 48906 shipped by Kirby Lumber Co from Limbers Texas is covered by Kirbyville account Simbers waybill SGN-39 dated February 21 1913 and consigned to Coahuila Coal Co at Palan Coahuila Mexico.
At 10 am and 12 noon on June 28, 1916 a car of lumber I&GN 2091 was transferred from ML&T 30433, shipped by Southern Pine Lumber Co from Diboll Texas, covered by waybill HEWT dated February 14 1918, consigned to Lafeme Minine Company at Guadalupe Zac Mexico.
The Laredo Jokers, local age aggregation, left the city by automobile for Cotulla where they will face the Cotulla Coquettes this afternoon. Boosters travel with the team hoping for spirited play and a true showing on the Cotulla diamond.
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