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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1908
Page
7
A Hidalgo Advance editor recalls a year ago the Hidalgo station was barren with only a single railroad agent and wildlife. Now the route to Hidalgo features farms and homes with alfalfa sugar cane cabbages onions corn cotton and fruit trees as families clear land and build new houses.
Readers urge experimenting with the commission form beyond cities to state and national levels. Advocates cite faster law enforcement and lower costs in municipalities and hope Washington and Texas legislatures adopt similar businesslike governance, warning against rushed platform demands.
A San Antonio columnist urges action against gas bags in a brief note while the Macon Telegraph recalls Thomas Jefferson as a great man but unable to deliver a speech.
The text notes an American woman traveling fifteen thousand miles to marry in China and potentially divorce abroad, reflecting rising divorce distances. It praises Pearsall News for a strong illustrated edition and comments on political platform building as a difficult task for national unity.
The text ponders whether soldiers are truly made or born and jokes about the snake farm at Brownsville, noting how electricity could magically transform night into day with the push of a button.
If costly diamonds become plentiful and cheap, they would rapidly fall out of fashion. The idea suggests that price declines could erode the allure and demand for diamonds as a luxury item.
The article notes difficulty in judging whether today’s youths favor baseball or cycling. It highlights pastime choices among juveniles and implies shifting leisure trends without naming specific groups or locations.
Iowa family from Narcoossee Florida markets Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy made in Des Moines. They credit life saving use in El Paso Texas and report growing sales through local druggists.
William Jeffreys, condemned for the April 5, 1905 murder of William Wussler, declared his readiness to die on the gallows at St Charles after Gov Folk refused a third respite. He said he would meet his Maker and that others in the plot against him would follow.
The text explains digestion and its link to blood health, emphasizing personal responsibility for health. It promotes Kodol as a reliable remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion, claiming prompt relief and pleasant taste, sold by Reed's Drug Store.
Fifteen carloads of onions were shipped from Laredo last night with Texas Mexican handling nine cars and the J. G. N. six cars. The association shipped fourteen cars for Christen and Richardson one car, J. H. Davis one, M. Valdez one, Simon and Davis two, Salinas Brothers one, J. D. Watkins two, Cranke and Tafel one, Warwick Union Co. one and a half, N. Johnson one, L. A. Murrow one, Haynes and Johnson one.
The city buzzes about a startling rumor of trains running on time with heated debate in hotel corridors and business streets. The local I. and G. N. line is blamed for chronic delays, while the Railroad Commission occasionally enforces punctuality but finds the habit hard to break.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr Kings New Discovery saved his life after years of coughs and colds. He calls it a reliable throat and lung remedy and says he would not be without a bottle. The product, promoted as a pneumonia preventive and lung healer, is sold with a guarantee at 50c and 1.00 and a trial bottle free at all druggists.
Miss Adella Thaison and Mr. Harry Earnest wed at the First Presbyterian Church with green and white Oleanders in decor. After a Mendelssohn ceremony, a reception at the Thaison home followed with gifts, music by Ayala’s orchestra, and well wishes for a joyful married life.
Little locals report King’s Daughters Circle meets Friday afternoon after 4 30 PM. Burglary at R K Moffett’s home. June social wanes. Laredo is rainy with washouts on National line. Corpus Christi sees James H Winch start moving picture show building. Electric Theater offers Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde tonight.
Real estate transfers filed with the county clerk include A E Vidaurri and others to W C Burr for 205 acres in Webb County porciones 12 and 13 for 8715 dollars. Julian Granado and others to A M Bruni for undivided 200 acres in porciones 30 and 41. Feliciana Murray to Victoriano Cantu for lot 2 block 189 in Webb District for 400 dollars. Pamf ula Morlett to Antonio Campos for lot 6 block 207 in Webb District for 100 dollars.
The annual meeting of the stock holders will be at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 24 1908 at 9 00 a m for electing directors and to conduct business. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment. J F Bontcer Secretary 525 1m
The Ladies of the Christian Church extend thanks to businessmen who contributed time and talents in the recent baseball contest for the church building fund. Also gratitude to Mr Wright for his assistance and courtesies.
A sprained ankle typically disables for a month or more, but using Chamberlains Liniment as directed can cure in under a week. The ad claims remarkable relief for sprains bruises and chronic or muscular rheumatism and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Inclement weather canceled the May monthly hop at the Laredo Social Club last Friday. The event will now be held this Friday with arrangements coordinated by the club president ORT 6-33t.
Reed's Drug Store sells DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills. The ad notes the familiar brand in local commerce and invites customers to purchase the product.
The Knights of Columbus will hold a meeting on Wednesday June 3 1908 at 8 15 p m in the Red Men s hall All members urged to attend D H Hickey 62 bt Grand Knight.
Three milch cows from Cotulla for Mrs Ki Ek Neal arrived the night before last aboard the I G N line and were unloaded in the stock pens. Yesterday morning Mrs Neal sent a person to the pens to check on them.
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