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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1914

Page

6

Lambo Times Penn Publishing Company Notice

The Lambo Times Penn Publishing Company lists subscription and advertising terms. Daily issues published every evening except Sunday and mailed postpaid to the United States Canada and Mexico or delivered by carrier to Laredo and New Laredo Mexico. Rates include one copy monthly yearly and weekly options with varying prices. subscriptions due in advance and payable.

United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo

Protection for Bats Aims to Boost Mosquito Control

Addressing readers of PENN PUBLISHING CO, a lengthy piece argues bats are beneficial in reducing mosquitoes and disease risk. It notes debates in San Antonio over protecting bats, suggests forming a bat-raising company along the river, and contrasts bat safety with automobile excitement and safety themes.

San Antonio Stump Port Arthur Paige Bats Ducros Laredo Kate

Speed and tragedy in Sunday car crashes across the nation

The Sunday papers report five fatal auto accidents in diverse regions. Excessive speed is cited as the primary cause in all cases, while railroad wrecks show multiple contributing factors. The piece notes the paradox of high speed being both a driver of crashes and a legal phrase used in accidents.

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Stockholders Meeting of Pexas-Mexican Railway Company

Annual meeting of stockholders set for June 24 1914 at the company office in Laredo Texas to elect directors and transact business. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment. J F Boniger Secretary. 25.00t (Advi)

Pexas-Mexican Railway Company Laredo Texas J. FP Bonicger Corpus Christii

Delayed Health Claim Ad Promotes De King So New Life Pits

An old advertisement touts a remedy “De King so New Life Pits” as a preventive and corrective for stomach disorders, liver and kidney balance, and constipation. It asserts the product purifies the blood and improves health by ridding fermenting and gassy foods with mild effectiveness, recommending purchase at druggists.

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Siege of Forte Forts in a Turbulent Dawn

A fragmented historical narrative recalls a chaotic siege scene with a mob battering doors, gunfire, and rifles, ending in German officers delivering safe passage via a royal master’s intervention. The piece blends battlefield prose with a dated history column listing June dates and notable figures.

Stage Set For International Polo At Meadowbrook

New York reports readiness for the United States versus England polo series for the International Polo Challenge Cup at Meadowbrook, Westbury. The opening match is set tomorrow with a second on Saturday and a potential third next week, drawing notable social leaders from Boston, Philadelphia, Newport and beyond. The American lineup includes Nipps, Waterbury, Milburn, and Devereux Milburn. England fields Captain Cheape, Lockett, Bingham and Major Barrett.

New York Everrything Meadowbrook Club Westbury I. Lo United States Mailand Wikl Tempstead Plains Wib Boston Philadelphia Newport Washington Narragansett Pier P Nipps Larry” Waterturs J M Waterbury Devereux Milburn Milburn Waterburys Paryland Cheape Lockett Bingham Barrett Westchester Polo Club England America Tho Haelishmen Meadowbrook Stra Ghi Vanios S&s Staurlingham Nelishaim Meyvor Shel Shipeaus Wilmines Herveraphine India James Gordon Bennett Americas

William W Canada Consul at Vera Cruz Prominent Figure

William W Canada born Randolph County India Shaney Taso le, educated at Indiana State Normal Achovel, admitted to the bar in 1874, served as postmaster and lawyer before 1897 appointment as consul at Vera Cruz. He oversaw sanitary improvements and handled American travelers amid turbulent international affairs and recent crises at the port.

William OW Canada Willi W. Canada Vera Cruz United States Consie Wat Randolph County India Shaney Taso le Indiana State Normal Ag Leider Indiana Vere Crag Vera Cros Ie City Coni Candoloe Meajen

Help Wanted in Laredo Kidney Relief Ad

Laredo residents seek kidney help for back pain and urinary troubles. Mrs. Dr. AL Powell of 610 Vidamri Ave praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney relief in children and adults. Dan's Kidney Pills cited as cure. sold by all dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Laredo Doan AL Powell Vidamri Ave Texas Dan Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

International Vole Challenge Cup Details

The article notes the International Vole Challenge Cup as a premier silver trophy for an international competition, rivaled only by America's Cup yacht races. It describes the cup as encircled with pony-heads and three feet tall, purchased by prominent American sportsmen before the matches in 186.

Great Lawn Fete Tonight by Fort McIntosh Soldiers

A grand lawn party and reception for the Fort McIntosh Ninth Infantry Camp opens this evening on the Fort MclIntosh parade grounds. Organized by the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, it expects about 2500 attendees with Milmo Rifles as ushers, 400 cakes and 200 gallons of ice cream, music by the Ninth Infantry Band, and dozens of lanterns. Volunteers, including many young women, will serve as waitresses with refreshments planned around 7:20 to 8 o'clock. Descriptive coverage with illustrations will be broadcast throughout the county.

Fort McIntosh Ninth Infantry MclIntosh Laredo Commerce Texas Soldier Boys Irs A. C. Richter Sam Mackin J. C. Netzer Milmo Rifles Texas National Guard Coudepy

Public notice for sealed proposals on supplies for troops at border

Office of the Quartermaster Fort Sam Houston Texas invites sealed proposals to furnish wood smithing coal gasoline mineral oil crude oil straw bedding and forage for troops on the Mexican border from Pecos High Bridge to Crownsville Texas for the fiscal year starting July 1 1914. Proposals due 1 a m June 7 1914. Information provided on application.

Fort Sam Houston Texs Mayhend Pecos Hight Bridge Crownsville Texas

Consul Garrett and Wife Head to Washington and Huntington

United States Consul Garrett and his wife plan to leave Laredo in the morning for Washington for a few days then move to Ohio, spend weeks at their Huntington home, and expect to return to Laredo in about sixty days. Friends extend best wishes for an enjoyable vacation.

United States Garrett Laedo Washington, D Thalia Huntington Consul Garrettt Laredo

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe, Easy Relief

Dodson's Liver Tone is advertised as a harmless replacement for calomel that smooths constipation and biliousness without side effects. The ad claims instant refunds if dissatisfied, praises doctors and druggists, and notes children also benefit from this vegetable liquid remedy.

Dodson Clity Drug Co Windrow Drug Co America Adyv

Little Locals Firemen's celebration and events outlined

Local notes describe Wednesday events including hose races in front of the federal building, coronation of the queen, trophy cup presentation, and supper at the Elks' Hall. Also listed are ads for Bermuda Onion Seeds, auto services, and a church banns reading for Louis O'Farrell and Matilda Monge.

O Oelock Federal Building Elks’ Hall Varela Bermuda Ascencion C Bautista Farragut Street

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