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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1916
Page
10
A Laredo city treasurer report shows general and street fund balances more than doubled, with $20,926.86 and $11,280.58 respectively, and only a minor dip in the inspection fund. Bonded indebtedness stands at $263,572.75 while taxes remain stable aside from a 15 cent school levy.
The article explains daylight saving as used in Germany, Austria, Holland, and England, arguing it saves usable daylight for work. It notes Texas experiences minimal seasonal daylight change and questions extending work hours by advancing clocks. It contrasts Norway's midnight sun with shorter winters and concludes the local mail schedule weakly supports clock changes.
The passage compares Russia to Villistas amid Europe war, noting a recent winning streak that could lead to rapid gains against German and Austrian forces. If the momentum continues, Russian operations may threaten central powers within years.
The text asserts Roosevelt will not support Hughes if nominated and says Roosevelt views a single logical candidate as the intrepid African and South American explorer, eminent author, and heroic figure from San Juan Hill.
Attendance Day announced by the Sunday School of the First Methodist Church for next Sunday morning June 1. The notice urges every enrolled scholar to attend with parents and spouses, promising a great Sunday School on the banks of the Rio Grande.
A morning bowel routine is tied to daily productivity and comfort. The text promotes Herbine as a remedy that purifies strengthens and regulates bowels. It lists a price of 60 cents and claims availability at all druggists.
The Ninth Infantry Band will not perform tonight on Jarvis Plaza and announced that concerts will now be held on alternating Thursdays. The change, not explained, is tied to summer conditions. The move disappoints many Laredo residents who enjoy high quality music from the popular band.
A critical take on alarmists amid border fears. The piece ridicules visions of Mexican troops, border clashes and foreign agents, arguing such rumors scare women and others and urging calm over sensationalism and panic.
The Society of Associated Charities thanks donors who helped purchase a ticket sending a paralyzed boy to Kansas yesterday. The charity remains in debt but continues to respond to urgent appeals for aid.
A Neat and Accurate Job Work item recorded a score of 43 in a recent tally. The entry notes a performance measure for the tracked task and reflects standard counting procedures. No additional context or participants are provided in the readable text.
A Laredo Militia member in Co. 1 Second Texas Infantry writes from Fort Ringgold Rio Grande City about camp life and hints at soon pursuing Mexican bandits. He notes orders to march toward Zapata and join forces against De la Rosa, possibly leading to combat near Rio Grande City.
The narrative reports Mexican brigands led by Luis de la Rosa occupying Walter A. Craig’s Rodriguez ranch. About 300 to 800 bandits pillaged horses and ranch outbuildings near Zapata County. Plans to concentrate at La Jurita tonight to plot incursions into Texas prompted General Mann to ready precautionary measures near Laredo.
The article reports Mr. J R Jasnacht returning to work at Laredo National Bank after illness, mentions freight of hides and hair through the port, and notes a coming modern high school and two ward schools to ease congestion. It cites a rescheduled Ninth Infantry Band concert, rumors of Sefor de la Rosa’s invasion, grand jury reconvening, civil suits in district court, and a marriage license for Antonio Mloves and Margarita Lozano.
Stockholders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company meet at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 28 1816 at 9 00 a m to elect directors and transact business. The board will convene immediately after adjournment. A B Muller secretary.
C M Fish Texas- Mexican Railway traffic manager announces attractive summer rates and forthcoming rental statistics for Corpus Christi. He will provide furnished housing locations and monthly prices, enabling travelers to be directed to ready accommodations on arrival. Contact Mr Fish at office No 46 for details.
The Laredo Independent School District board bought additional ground from the Salinas estate for the new high school site. The Lots adjoin the current school to the west and extend rearward toward Water Street, totaling about a half-block frontage on Martin Plaza and extending toward the river. The purchase aims to relieve crowding by providing ample room as construction proceeds.
Ramsay will close his place of business on July 1 after a third of a century of service. He thanks friends for their help during the past 33 years.
The ad describes teething babies suffering in hot weather with painful gums and upset stomach. MeeGEE'S BABY ELIXIR is advertised to correct sour stomach quiet the bowels and aid digestion. Price four pence per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
To the Public Mrs C E Riley of Tilcom New York says she has used Chamberlain's Tablets for six months and that they give him great relief. She notes she has never used a remedy that did her so much good and mentions Chamberlain's Tablets are obtainable everywhere.
A storm moved through the city bringing thunder and lightning but caused little rain and no injuries. Despite ominous clouds and scattered showers elsewhere, the area saw only a light sprinkle on the Texas Mexican railroad region and minimal overall rainfall.
A vintage ad extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a pleasant quick remedy for coughs and colds. It promises proven efficacy from long use, a money back guarantee, and directions to keep leftover medicine for future relief.
Major Alonzo Gray of the Fourteenth Cavalry departed with a troop to the lower country and assumes command of the expedition in Zapata County. He will establish headquarters at San Ignacio during the operation.
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