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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1916
Page
22
The city treasurer reports a general fund balance of 20 926 86 up from 9 132 21 while street and bridge funds rise to 11 280 58 The report notes no tax increase except 1/2 cent for school bonds and asserts funds cover bonded debt and repairs with room for future improvements amid regional unrest and refugee costs.
The article compares daylight saving to Germany Austria and England, arguing for advancing clocks one hour to extend usable daylight. It notes Texas daylight patterns remain bright late in the year, while Norway's extreme daylight variation underscores the need, and warns against misreading summer and winter light differences.
The passage notes a shift as Russians move from a Villista role to a winning streak, suggesting they could drive German and Austrian forces toward surrender within a few years if gains continue, redefining the balance of power in Europe.
The piece notes Roosevelt will not support Hughes if nominated and argues Roosevelt favors a single choice, an intrepid African and South American explorer, eminent author, and hero of San Juan Hill.
Attendance Day is set for next Sunday June 11 by the Sunday School. All enrolled scholars are urged to attend with parents and spouses, and the community is invited to help make the morning a great Sunday School event on the banks of the Rio Grande. J. K. Thompson, Supt. W. L. Barr, Pastor.
An advertorial note promotes HERBINE as a remedy for bowel irregularities. It claims the medicine purifies, strengthens, and regulates bowels. The price is 50e and it is sold by all druggists.
An announcement from the Ninth Infantry Camp and The Times reports that concerts on Jarvis Plaza will skip this evening and switch to biweekly Thursday performances. The modification, not explained, reflects current conditions and shocks residents who enjoy the high quality music.
A satirical piece warns of overactive rumors about border danger and alarmists. It mocks lurid visions of war with Mexicans and Japanese officers, suggesting such fear harms the public and especially women. It ends calling for alarmists to be subdued.
The Society of Associated Charities thanks individuals who aided in purchasing a ticket for a paralyzed boy sent to Kansas yesterday. The society remains in debt yet feels compelled to respond to urgent distress appeals received.
Neat and Accurate Job Works posted a 43 count as it rang up strong in early action. The performance highlighted a steady pace and solid execution from the squad.
A Laredo soldier writes from Fort Ringgold in Rio Grande City about life with Co. 1 Second Texas Infantry Milmo Rifles. He describes early to bed and rise and hints at marching toward Zapata to meet Brigand De la Rosa as forces converge near Laredo and Rio Grande City.
The Laredo Independent School District board buys land from the Salinas estate to enlarge the new high school site. Purchases add western frontage on Martin Plaza and a rear block to Water Street, totaling 5500 dollars. The expanded campus will sit on a half block fronting Martin Plaza and extend toward the river, easing current congestion.
Notice Fr M Ramsay will close his place of business on the first of July and he thanks friends for help during the past third of a century.
Mrs VW Riley of Mion New York testifies after six months of using Chamberlain’s Tablets for indigestion that the remedy gave her great relief and pleasure. The tablets are advertised as obtainable everywhere.
A monthly subscription to THE TIMES-B50 is advertised with rates and payment details. Readers are invited to sign up for ongoing access to news, analysis, and features, with instructions to complete the subscription process.
Reports say about 300 Mexican brigands under Luis de la Rosa seized cattle and saddles at Walter A. Craig’s Rodriguez ranch while planning a nighttime concentration at La Jarita to stage incursions into Texas near Laredo. Brigadier General Mann.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Texas-Mexican Railway Company will be held at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 28 1916 at 9 00 a m to elect directors and transact business. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment of stockholders. Secretary A B Muller 25 1m
The Texas- Mexican Railway traffic manager C. M. Wish promotes a summer special in The Times. Mr. Fish is compiling rental statistics for Corpus Christi housing this season, including furnished houses, locations, and monthly prices. He plans to arrange accommodations for visitors so they can go directly to a ready-for-use option upon arrival. contact Mr. Fish at office No. 46.
Teething babies suffer in heat with gum pain and stomach upset. McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR is recommended to correct sour stomach, soothe bowels, aid digestion, and bring relief. Price 25c and 50c per bottle, sold by all druggists.
Get Rid of My Corns With Magic Uses two drops of Gets It to dry and remove corns instantly. Wear shoes over it and walk normally with no pain. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or direct from B Lawrence & Co Chicago. Sold in Laredo and endorsed by Fla vio Vargas.
Local items report Mr. J R Fasnacht back at his Laredo National Bank desk after illness. Mexico port traffic brings wagonloads of skins hides and hair for a local dealer. Weather chatter about ominous clouds prompts talk of rain. A new high school and two ward schools will be built next year to ease congestion. Ninth Infantry Band concerts switch to every other Thursday on Jarvis Plaza. A la Rosa bandit expedition rumored downriver with potential Texas invasion. The grand jury may reconvene this month to review matters since adjournment. A civil suit Covey C Thomas and Roe Oliver vs Manuel Sanchez et al continues. Marriage license issued to Antonio Flores and Margarita Lozano.
A brief thunderstorm and scattered lightning passed over the city causing anxious scenes and odd electrical phenomena. No injuries or major damage occurred. rain was minimal though not enough to ease the dust. Nearby towns saw only light sprinkles while Laredo reported no drowning or flood effects.
A vintage ad extols Dr King's New Discovery as a pleasant syrup for coughs and colds. It guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer and urges parents to buy a bottle and use as directed.
Major Alonzo Gray of the Fourteenth Cavalry departed yesterday with Troop 1 to lead an expedition in the lower country. He assumes command and will establish headquarters at San Ignacio during the operation in Zapata county.
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