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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1915
Page
6
Publication terms for Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company editions issued daily except Sunday and by mail to U S Mexico and Canada. Prices listed: one month 60 cents one year six dollars weekly Sunday edition two dollars per year three months 60 cents. Subscriptions due in advance and advertising rates available on request.
From Monday's Daily notes contact details for Penn Publishing Co at Telephone 43 in Laredo Texas directing readers to address communications to the publisher.
A delayed Mexico City dispatch warns of extreme famine as supply lines are cut by besieging factions. Monterey and Loreto report starving civilians and alleged corruption by Carranza and Villa authorities. U S consuls push for relief via the Red Cross while President Wilson weighs steps to end the revolution’s violence and protect civilians.
A University of Texas bulletin warns that one crop farming fosters tenancy by limiting tenant interest to current crops. It cites reduced personal property, lower livestock production, and soil depletion as tenants lack long term stake. The study highlights the pernicious influence of tenancy on future land use.
The report shows farm tenancy shares rise nationally and in Texas from 1880 to 1910, with Texas over half the farm population as tenants. Webb county has low tenancy, rising owner counts, no cotton production, and few foreign-born or Negro farmers, with a call to read the University of Texas bulletin for details.
The Atlantic fleet will not pass through the Panama Canal in July as planned. Officials cite slides as the official reason for the switch, but observers suspect preventing stolen bases is the underlying motive.
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Liniment can cure rheumatism. A Homer City New York resident reports severe pains in arms and shoulders, says the first application relieved pain and a single bottle cured him. For sale by all dealers.
Andrew O Connor the renowned American sculptor marks his 41st birthday. born Worcester Massachusetts in June 1874 he studied under his father before training in Paris where he earned the Paris Salon second medal at 32 amid global acclaim. his works include Newark court house statues Morgan library bas relief and Arlington cemetery monument among others. he resides in Paris with large studios and is regarded as a future leader in American sculpture.
Mohammed founder of Moham medanism died aged 62 with 220,000 followers. Crusade before Jerusalem reduced by disease to 22. Robert Bruce freed Scotland and fostered prosperity. 1692 Jamaica quake killed most. 1795 Luxemburg fell to French, later partition. Frederick William III died. Hosea Ballou died aged 80. 1405 Norwegian union with Sweden ended. Suffragists invaded London Catholic churches.
A compilation from several papers notes Texas planters shifting toward crops like a 25,000,000 bushel wheat and 75,000,000 bushel oat outlook, while hog production grows to cut living costs. Other items discuss prairie dog pest laws, cattle profits, garlic shipments to New York, and comments on wartime shipping.
An old advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ordinary injuries and infections. It claims antiseptic protection, healing for cuts bruises pimples eczema and blood poisoning risk from small hurts. The ad offers an original two ounce box for 25 cents from druggists.
Engine used yesterday to haul fourteen freight cars halted all passenger movement between Nuevo Laredo and Monterey. No trains operated Sunday as freight from Villaldama arrived, shifting the locomotive to move carloads of calamine cotton ixile glycerine and misc goods into Nuevo Laredo, with customs clearance this morning. Officials gave no clear reason beyond suspending service for the day.
A compact advertisement promoting DELAWARE PUNCH for picnics and family use. Presents the beverage as delicious and satisfying and mentions its wide availability with the slogan Here there everywhere. Possible marketing copy from a period paper.
Woodmen of the World Olive Camp No 3170 will meet in Knights of Pythias hall Monday June 7 at 8 pm All sovereigns are requested to attend as new policies will be delivered Transferred sovereigns from Grape Camp are expected to be present J R PASNACHT Clerk
Dolores and Darwin miners plan a grand Jamaica fair in Dolores on Sunday June 28 with a Mexican fair, Miners Band music, and a night ball. Cheap excursion rates and a special Laredo train are offered to benefit the Miners Band fund for instruments and gear.
The Club Cafe announces a full renovation and first class condition with a new ladies department. The kitchen serves top quality eats prepared by an expert chef and invites the public to try the improved dining experience.
A sensational rumor circulated in Laredo claiming a large anti American protest in Tampico forced Americans and the consul to seek refuge on U S warships. The Times wired Monterey and Tampico, both denying any incident and reporting Tampico was quiet and peaceful.
Local brief items report a Chamber of Commerce meeting at eight, piano pupils sought for summer, Lone Star Hook and Ladder Co meeting at Firemen's Hall, film show successes at Strand Theatre, updates on vaccination for schoolchildren, salaries for Ninth Infantry troops, various ads for beverages, meals, and services, plus several notices on licenses, transport, and a fire alarm incident.
Corpus Christi grand jury returns forty two bills charging ballot corruption in the last general election. Indicted are the district judge, County Judge and most county officers, several Corpus Christi city officials, and about twelve associates. The district judge was released on own recognizance. other bonds set from 500 to 10,000 dollars. Mexican defendants jailed for lack of bonds.
Frank Camille of 1919 Hidalgo St Laredo endorses Dean's Kidney Pills claiming relief from frequent kidney secretions and back pain after using the product. Ad notes price 50 cents and availability at dealers with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as proprietors.
I have tried various colic and diarrhoea remedies but Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave me entire satisfaction and relief. I recommend it to my friends at all times. Sold by all dealers. Newark, N. J.
Laredo city authorities led by Mayor Met'omb and City Marshal Brennan seized sixteen milkmen amid concerns over unclean dairy practices. Bottled milk samples were collected for inspection at the city hall, revealing improper bottling and sanitation. The accused were summoned to a hearing scheduled for tomorrow.
Advertisement claims children eaten by worms become pale and sickly, and promotes White's Cream Vermifuge to remove worms and restore health. Priced at 2|d per bottle and sold by all druggists.
The annual meeting of the steel holders of The Texas Mexican Rail Company will be held at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 30 1915 at 9 a m for electing directors and conducting business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after the stockholders’ adjournment. A B Muller secretary Laredo Texas May 19 1915.
Washington army orders last Friday promote Second Lieutenant A. F. E. Bouton of the Ninth Infantry to first lieutenant and assign him to duty with the same regiment. The promotion appears under the promotions list as Second Lieutenant Bouton to first lieutenant in the Ninth Infantry.
A fierce local baseball duel on the Caliehe diamond features the Laredos led by L. J. Perkins against the Caliches under Charles Pierce. Capra and Wheelis duel before a late 11th inning burst from Pierce Bocanegra and Tomas. In the 17th, Wheelis allows a run but the Laredos fail to clear the crowd at home plate.
Bids for constructing two enforced concrete bridges over Aacate and Chacon creeks will be received by the City Secretary’s office through June 15 1915 at 10:00 AM. Plans are available at the City Secretary. Separate bids required. Private plans available for ten dollars. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. J 8 Westbrook Chairman Street and Bridge Committee.
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