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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1914
Page
10
Thursday's Daily notes a meeting to form a Humane Society in Laredo to curb animal cruelty, care for dependent children, and press for city ordinances and watering stations for draft animals. It urges education of drivers, better public water access, and humane treatment of workers and refugees in the community.
Across border towns complaints rise over Mexican refugees entering the region deemed unfit for existence. The Mercedes Enterprise cites immigration law violations and Nuevo Laredo’s expulsions as push factors. Americans fear a new influx of undesirables and note many refugees lack means, leaving them to seek shelter on U.S. soil.
A fragment questions whether recognizing delegates at peace conferences equates to recognizing the men who sent them. It notes London militants outwitting Scotland Yard and mentions a woman accused of slashing pictures who disrupted court with scripture, though its exact verses are unclear.
Mr. J. W. Seitz of Detroit Michigan says the tablets improved his appetite when impaired, eased a bloated feeling, and produced a pleasant and satisfactory bowel movement. Dealers carry the ease for use.
Notice to all persons indebted to the City of Laredo for taxes 1885 to 1918 call and pay promptly to avoid suit and foreclosure of tax lien on property. Legal action will increase burden and more than double taxes.
Pale sickly children affected by worms can contract fatal diseases. White's Cream Vermifuge expels worms promptly and puts the child on the road to health. Price 25e per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Butterfield, noted expert on agricultural science, born in supeer Mich Jane bi Sh. Educated at Mich han Agricultural College and the University of Michigan. He edited agricultural journals and organized farmers institutes in Michigan. He taught rural sociology at the University of Michigan and led Rhode Island College of Agriculture from 1900 to TO. He later became president of the Massachusetts Agricultural College and served in national educational organizations. He was a member of the Country Life Commission appointed by President Roosevelt.
The first Laredo Volunteer Fire Department celebration finished with grand success featuring hose racing on Matamoros Street, coronation of Miss Maude Hisden as fire queen, trophy cup presentation to Hose Team No. 2, and a formal ball. The event drew large crowds, with the Ninth Infantry Band performing and detailed ceremonies led by Hon. Asher Ro Smith.
Webb county farmers expect the heaviest cotton crop in years with per acre yields rising. Some plan to begin picking in two to three weeks and hope to reach the first bale soon. Beneficial showers boosted growth, with about 2000 acres planted and boll formation rapid, barring a boll weevil outbreak. In other news A Alros Hardware reports move to a new building on Widalo street and plans to stock up with goods.
Mary K B Mc Millen of Phelps New York praises Chamberlain's Tablets for rapid relief from years of indigestion and constipation and claims cure after several weeks of use. Also notes firemen trophy engraved to Laredo Volunteer Fire Department for service and valor presented by Joseph Netzer. S. N Galloway of Stewart South Carolina endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as entirely satisfactory and urges friends to use it. sold by all dealers.
Notice withdrawn all verbal and written permits to fish on our lakes forming a fishing club membership privileges reserved to members only permits strictly personal send application with 1000 membership fee per annum in advance Wormler Bros Linredo Texas June 14 19 Ady
The Aida Band, a group of about thirty boys and youths from four or more local families, announces it is open for engagements. It has a cool repertoire and quality music, having organized just over a year ago and recently performing occasional concerts at Martin Plaza to cheerful crowds.
The event featured hose companies and racing teams with escorts and numerous couples. Asher R. Smith managed the program which ran until 11 20. Supper was announced. More than 390 attendees enjoyed the buffet luncheon including fried chicken and various sandwiches. J C Netzer oversaw the supper and proved an excellent caterer.
An advertisement touts Newbro s Herpicide as the key to beautiful hair by eradicating dandruff and preventing loss. It claims the product promotes healthy growth and shine, with distribution through druggists and barbers and a sample offer for ten cents by The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan.
Colonel Roosevelt is to open the Progressive campaign with an address in Hartford on July ? The report notes the former president will headline the kickoff, delivering a speech aimed at uniting reform factions and rallying support for the new party.
The Times announces W. KR. Perkins as a candidate for the Twenty third Senatorial District subject to Democratic primaries in July. Perkins is named as the recruited option within the party slate. The notice emphasizes primary action governs the candidacy.
General fair tonight and Friday. Observations from Fort McIntosh for the 24 hours ending 5 p m show a maximum temperature of 4 degrees and a minimum of 2 degrees with southerly winds. Skies are partly cloudy.
An advertisement promotes transportation at seven dollars and fifty cents per hour with special long trip rates. Inquiries directed to M. C. Lyon. Contact numbers are 591 and 516. 59-Im, (Adv.)
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