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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1914

Page

8

What Rural Credit Is In A Texas Farm Paper

In a Tyler chaired paper S A Lindsey describes rural credit as a productive long term system for farmers. He cites Europe where rural credits increased farm yields and deposits and argues Texas bankers should organize associations to lend at normal rates with security and 1 percent margin.

S. A. Lindsey Tyler Texas Farm Life Commission Lindsey Texas Southern Agriculture Marepe Germany Saxony Mr Lindsey Association Cas Europe Pye Thut

Shortage in cattle prompts record losses across markets

A St Louis report warns a national cattle shortage is sharping, with North markets 200000 head lighter since January, 12 percent down from last year. Chicago saw the largest May decline, Fort Worth and other markets also down, while South Texas cattle move freer to St Louis. Prospects point to a strong season as imports and abundant feed support rapid fattening and shipments.

St. Louis United States Fort Worth Chicago Johnson Ie Mesa Piteh Sriver Apra

South Texas stock industry advised to buy breeding stock

With rising demand for South Texas cattle, stock men should expand breeding stock purchases to meet ongoing market growth. A federal warning against disposing of breeding stock was noted, as other regions exhaust their supplies. The article highlights opportunities for Mesiean funders and continued high beef prices, urging experienced grazers to capitalize on the future market.

South Texas Federal Department of Agriculture Louisiana Texas

June history notes mix of births deaths and visits

A fragmented list notes John Howard Payne birth and Charles Dickens death with dates, references to a Spanish pirate hangings, a Newfoundland fire, the Shah of Persia’s Berlin visit, Cassatt at Pennsylvania Railroad, West Point centennial, and visits by Edward and Alexandra to the Russian czar at Reval.

John Howard Payne Boston St. John’s Newfoundland Charles Dickens Shah of Persia Berlin Cassatt Pennsylvania Railroad Company United States Military Academy West Edward Queen Alexandra Russia Reval

Save the Hair Dandruff Cure Promises Quick Scalp Relief

A Detroit based ad promotes Newbro s Herpicide as the only genuine dandruff germ destroyer. It cites a Wisconsin reader s claim of seven day scalp health after using the product and warns against inferior off brand substitutes. The notice offers a sample by mail and lists druggists and barber shops as sources.

Newbro I’. Neilsen Tomah Wis Herpicide Rample Herpicide Co. Dept. R Detroit Mich Ady

Lawn fete at Fort McIntosh honors soldiers and Ninth Infantry

A crowded lawn fete in Laredo honored Fort McIntosh soldiers and the Ninth Infantry Camp. The Western parade grounds hosted tables, ice cream, cake, flowers, and cigars as hundreds of soldiers and local volunteers enjoyed patriotic music and mingled with residents. About 2000 gallons of cream and 400 cakes were consumed, with many locals praised for organizing the event. The soldiers expressed gratitude to the citizens for a memorable evening that strengthened ties with Laredo.

Ono Fort Mciintosh Fort MclIntosh Ninth Infantry Laredo Crand Lawn Times

Sealed Proposals For Military Supply To Port of Port Sam Houston

Public notice from the Office of the Quartermaster Port Sam Houston Texas invites sealed proposals to furnish wood coal gasoline mineral oil crude oil straw bedding and forage for troops on the Mexican border from Pecos Bridge to Brownsville for two to sixteen months. The response deadline is May 2 and the proposals open after that date. Additional items including dishes and kitchenware of any sort left on the grounds by the town party at Port McIntosh can be recovered by owners at the Chamber of Commerce.

Port Sam Houston Texas Pecos Hight Bridge Brownsville Port Mclntosh Chamber of Commerce

Get Rid of Your Rheumatism With Chamberlain Liniment

WA Lockhard of Homer City writes that rheumatic pains in arms and shoulders vanished after consistent use of Chamberlains Liniment. He reports complete relief after one bottle and urges purchase from all dealers.

WA Lockhard Homer City Noy

Jury awards $20,000 in suit against Texas-Mexican Ry

In the Case of ied Single vs. the Texas-Mexican Ry Co jury returns damages of 20000 dollars for the plaintiffs. Attorneys plan a motion for a new trial and potential appeal if overruled. Defendants are represented by Hamilton and Greer, plaintiffs by Ticks and Teagarden. Also notes a military movement as Battery A, Third Wheel Artillery under Capt John Sanders departs Port McIntosh for Port Sam Houston to join the Ninth Infantry. equipment shipped by train and 150 men to march overland in eight days.

Ticks & Teagarden San Antonio Santiago Sanchez P. M Tijerina Al-C. Valenzuela Joe Barberia Ao Ponoye S de la Garza Third Wield Artillery John Sanders Sixth Wield Artillery Port MeIntosh Fert Port Sam Houston Espec Aly Kort McIntosh Ninth Infantry

Card of Thanks Expresses Gratitude for Fort Mccin entertainment

The Chamber of Commerce thanks all contributors to the 4obbers entertainment at Fort Mccin tohli dust night. Especial thanks go to the ladies for their time and efforts. Credit given to Jose Cgatoa for excellent Nashlight views of the fete, and Melttashist for flashlight photos. Views are in great demand.

Chamber of Commerce Fort Mccintohli Jose Cgatoia

Hose Racing Contests Set by Laredo Fire Dept Teams

The Laredo Volunteer Fire Department will host hose racing contests tomorrow at 5 PM on Matamoros Street before the federal building. Judges CC Biggio and J C Netzer, starter J B Pench, timekeeper Fred Gunther. Teams compete for 25 and 15 dollar prizes and a silver gold-lined trophy cup donated by Joseph Netzer, with annual defense and possible ownership after three consecutive wins. New lineups take the track. despite limited practice, strong records are expected under February rules.

Laredo Joseph Netzer

Col Crane Thanks Laredo for Troop Entertainment

Col Crane of the Ninth Infantry expresses gratitude to Mr. Bateman and the Laredo Chamber of Commerce for a recent soldiers entertainment. He praises the event as enjoyable and a clear sign of local goodwill toward officers enlisted men and ladies at Camp U S Troops Laredo Texas.

Col. Crane Laredo Ninth Infantry U. S Texas Koc Bateman Chamber of Commerce Tex Bateman Pease Richter Building N. W Command Market Plaza EB Crane Sth Infantry

Dr King’s New Life Pill Claim Health Benefits

An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pill as a cure for serious illnesses. It asserts the pill purifies blood, prevents constipation, and cleanses liver kidneys and bowels to improve overall health. The copy urges readers to obtain it through their druggist.

Will Go in Camp on Range By Ninth Infantry

The Second Battalion of the Ninth Infantry under Captain John W. Miller will depart tomorrow for target practice at the old dumpsy place. They will camp for about two weeks or until completing the regular course. After returning to headquarters another battalion will proceed to the same range for practice.

Ninth Infantry John W. Miller Turget Dumsey Place Thes F

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