Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Laredo Weekly Times in Laredo, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1914

Page

14

Flag day tribute and future of Old Glory in war and peace

Saturday's Daily reflects on Flag Day and the Star Spangled Banner, praising the flag as a symbol of liberty and union. It recalls quotes from Keys, Holmes, Ware, Hoar, Everett, Macy, and Ingersoll and cautions against insults to the flag amid Mexican and European tensions, warning of potential consequences for national honor.

Continental Congress John Paul Jones Francis Scott Keys Constitution Oliver Wendell Holmes Senator Hoar Blane Edward Everett Plymouth Rock Vera Cruz Robert Ingersoll Abraham Licoln Gettysburg Mexico

Henry P Davidson Birthday and Banking Career

Henry P Davidson, a principal partner in the Morgan firm, was born in Troy Kansas on June 28. After graduating from a Massachusetts academy he moved to New York to work as a clerk at Astor Place National Bank, then became assistant cashier at Liberty National Bank and rose to president in five years. He is noted for steering bank consolidations in New York and became Morgan partner before age forty.

Henrry PO Davidson Henry Davidson J. Morgan and Company Troy Massachusetts New York Astor” Place National Bank Liberty National Bank Davidson Finwney Fed Othe Morgan

This Date in History Highlights World Events

A brief dated history notes Queen Victoria riding a first railroad journey from Slough to Paddington. The U S House reaffirms the fugitive slave law 1873. Sir George Cartier funeral in Montreal in 1873. 1886 Berlin hosts first Congress of European Powers. Louis of Bavaria drowns at Starbere Lake. Saint Marie canal at Saint Ste. Marte opened.

United States Queen Victoria Stouxzh Paddington House of Representatives Valelie Sir George & Cartier Montreal Congress of European Powers Berlin Louis of Bavaria Starbere Lake Saint Ste. Marte

Tomorrow We Honor Our Flag on Flag Day

A retro article reflects on Flag Day and Old Glory with reverence. It recounts the flag’s history from Betsy Ross’s first flag through battles at Fort Stanwix and Cooch's Bridge, noting stars expanding with new states and Francis Scott Key’s Star Spangled Banner.

Old Independence Hall Philadelphia Congress United States Betsy Ross Fort Stanwix Fort Schuyler Rome Cooch's Bridge Wilmington Del Francis Scott Key

Dreamland Tonight Bison Reel Show Features Triumph of Mind

Dreamland Tonight presents a big three reel Bison special feature titled Triumph of Mind or Saved From the Shadow of the Gallows. Music by the Ninth Infantry Band. Prices 10 cents. Advance notices indicate a double bill with a wartime flavor and a morale boost tone.

Ninth Infantry Band

Public School Students Library Summer Hours at Central School

The Public School Students Library at the Central school building will open during summer from 10 a m to 12 m on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays at 01 L St Adv.

Public School

Indigestion and Constipation Relief Case

About five years ago I began taking Chamberlain's Tablets after years of indigestion and constipation. They relieved me at once and by using them for several weeks I was cured. Mrs Mary B L McMutton, Phelps, N Y. Ad by dealers.

Mary BL Mc Mutton Phelps

Ela Day Observance at Christ Church Sunday School

The Sunday School at Christ Church will observe Ela Day to Horrow with simple rites. Parents and friends of the children are invited to attend. The service begins at ten thirty.

Christ Church

Luna Park Tonight The Round to Rain Special

Luna Park hosts a Round to Rain Special tonight featuring discounted rides and festivities. Promoters urge early attendance as weather may affect outdoor events.

Luna Park

Auto For Hire Offers Service At Hourly Rate

Auto for hire available anywhere at any time charging 240 dollars per hour with special rates for single trips. Inquiries directed to M. C. Lyon. Phones 401 and S16. Adv.

M. C. Lyon

Herpicide Hair Remedy Ad Claims Superior Results

An advertising notice touts Herpicide as a superior dandruff killer promising to kill germs and prevent hair loss. It claims the product makes hair soft and lustrous, offers a money back guarantee, and is sold by druggists and barber shops with sample offers and a Detroit address for orders.

Mro Terry Enhro Herpicide Co Detroit

Railroad Timetable For Mexico City and Local Route

National Railroad of Mexico operates a through fast train to Mexico City leaving L and G N station at 1 15 p m and arriving from Mexico City at 6 46 a m standard time The local Saltillo train departs L and G N station at 7 26 a m and returns from Saltillo at 8 54 p m standard time

Mexico City Saltillo

Local Baptist Ladies Aid Social Hosts at Munn Home

The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church held a successful social last evening at Mr. and Mrs. T. Cy Munn on Victoric Street with solos by Mrs. Landrum Thomas Young and Burr and a recitation by Mrs. Woods. Notices include business ads, upcoming events, and a county marriage license for Manuel Perez Jr. and Rosa Salinas.

Baptist Church T. Cy Munn Victoric Street A. J. Landrum FA Thomas W. N. Young J. G. Burr Henry B. Woods H. M. Pierce Underwood Typewriter Company Hamilton Hotel Underwood Baptist Bardies Aid Society Manuel Perez, Jr Rosa Salinas

Through Fast Train Schedules to St Louis and Corpus Christi

Leaves for Corpus Christi at 8 a m arriving 4 40 p m standard time International and Great Northern line runs through fast train to St Louis departs 5 10 a m arrives 2 p m.

Corpus Christi St. Louis

Night Train Schedules to Rio Grande and Eagle Pass

The & G. N. Night Train departs at p.m. and arrives at Rio Grande and Eagle Pass. Train No. 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 8:00 a.m. arrives Minera at 10:20 a.m. Train No. 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1:15 p.m. and arrives at Laredo at 3:30 p.m.

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera

Lifes Pils Promote Health Against Digestive Disorder

Serious sickness starts in stomach liver and kidneys. New Lifes Pils purify the blood prevent constipation and keep liver kidneys and bowels healthy. It helps rid the system of fermenting and gassy foods and provides better health. Available at your druggist.

Spanking treatment offered to mothers for bed wetting cure

Mrs M Summers of Barry Notre Dame Indiana advertises a free to mothers guide and a home treatment for bed wetting in children and adults. The blurb promises the remedy cures urine troubles by day or night and asks interested mothers to write promptly for details.

Barry Notre Dame Ind

Unexpected turn in Martinez murder case in district court

In San Ignacio this morning in the Francisco Martinez case the court accepted a pact with the state: Martinez would take a life term for the Peha murder without appeal while the Porfirio Pera case stayed on the docket. The state dismissed the Simon Minojosa charges. Martinez facing possible demented condition extenuation.

Francisco Martinez Porfirio Vebraiul San Ignacio Martinez Peha Porfirio Pera Simon Minojosa Minojosa Marti Rex

Refugees Increase as Monterey Nuevo Laredo Train Service Resumes

Large daily passenger lists form between Monterey and Nuevo Laredo with many Americans and refugees from Vera Cruz Tampico and other evacuated areas. A prominent American poet in Monterey warns confidence will take time to restore until a definite Mexican government is set. Business in Mexican port cities remains stagnant amid internal upheavals, causing firms to limit operations and guard against theft of labor and capital until stability returns.

Monterey Nuevo Laredy Yirless Mexico Vera Crug Tampico Niagara Falls

Embargo on munitions of war to Mexico tightened

Washington announced stricter enforcement of the munitions embargo to Mexico. Customs collectors along the border and elsewhere are instructed to observe more rigidly and ensure the order is enforced effectively. The decision follows a recent replacement of the embargo with a closer watch.

Mexico Washingeton Nowoon

Big Excursion Tomorrow From San Antonio EAN Press

A fragmented notice references an excursion tomorrow connected to San Antonio EAN, with unclear dates and places. It mentions ball fights, Sunday plans, and a reference to Mexico, but details are garbled and specifics are unreadable.

San Antonio EAN Antonio Mexico

Coughs and Colds Weaken the System Continued

The ad promotes Pro King's New Discovery for coughs colds and bronchial trouble. It claims weight loss loss of appetite and fatigue improve with the remedy and cites a personal testimonial from Crown Muscatine, noting it saved a wife during hot summer months. The copy targets children and general winter illnesses.

Chidren Bie Ady

Personal notices from Laredo crowd parade visitors

A jumble of names shows visitors and locals in Laredo. T. W. Van Ness Eneinal and Carlos Morton Sabinas Hidalgo are guests. Rev L H Wharton arrives to lead the Presbyterian church. J J Garrett of Corpus Christi travels for business while Joe McCampbell Hebbronville leaves for Austin. Dr W M Turner Tampico and Harlan Saltillo property holdings noted. Miss Beulah Sharkey heads to San Antonio. Dr Edward Suckley Chicago founder of a Mason lodge bound for Africa via Saltillo. Local firms WF Thompson Pearsall and Harkin Laredo Roller Mills tied to cantaloupe crops. Higinio Valdez Jr returns from San Antonio business college. a long city roster lists many others in transit or visiting.

J. J. Garrett Corpus Chisth Ois Laredo Joe McCampbell Hebbrowville Austin L. H. Wharton The Presbyterian Church Miss Beulah Sharkey Last Avenue San Antonio I Waldrop Longview Edward Suckiey Chicago Masonicl Federation Masonsc Africa Francisco Matero Saltillo

Wilson Trophy at Panama-Pacific Exposition

President Wilson will present the President's Trophy to the winner of the 12 meter yacht race under international rules at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. The $500 jeweled cup replicates a 14th century Hanap drinking vessel, 28 inches tall on a red wood burl pedestal, with inscriptions for winner and crew and etched exposition scenes on two panels.

San Francisco Woodrow Wilson

Agulares and Burris Family Ties Noted in Vacation Return

Catalina Miss Alice Borchers, who attended school in Abinedon, Va., will arrive home Monday for vacation. The college closed several weeks ago, but Miss Alice has been visiting various parts of the country since that time.

Alice Borchers Abinedon Sesson Alice

Times office buys old rags for three cents a pound

The notice states The Times offers to purchase clean soft rags and will pay three cents per pound, inviting residents to bring their old cloth for conversion into money.

Times Officeo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hugene Ware Arctic Chimborazo Atlantic Pacific Arthur Macy Moses Owen Oklahoma Kansas Wight Turkey Greece France Wilson Catranaza Antilla Nuevo Laredo Auto For Hire National Railroad of Mexico Ascencion C. Bautista Farragut Street Western Union Telegraph Co Bessie Moore Richter Building Clifford & Heflin, Otf SA Adams Matamoros Street League Park Scott Bender Hotel Racine Tires Clifford & Heflin Hétf Times Saft's Ler Directure of the Associated Charities Abe Felix de la Rosa Coke Street Adv Texas G. N A. m Core Children of Bed Marnastrom Et Case Hinojosa International Pastry Cooks Association Adolph Mayer Secy Vv. Hill Webbig T. W. van Ness Eneinal Carlos Morton Sabinas Tdalgo Ross James Breeding Hamilton W. M. ‘Turner WF Thompson Pearsall D.M. Davis Houston Mm OW. Werking Chitdor Woo Ponta Pearsdlls B.S. Pelvern Numer Po T. Jebiek Pac la Dentehy Saltation Bond Webb G Agulares J. J. Burris Catalia Coca-Cola Company Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola
Search Courier

Search the Laredo Weekly Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Laredo Weekly Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication