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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1914
Page
12
The editorial condemns sensational public gossip about President Wilson. It argues no apology was owed after a golfer cursed when his ball narrowly missed the president and warns against elevating the chief executive above ordinary citizens. It stresses presidents belong among plain people and criticizes excess courtly adulation.
The Louisville editor attacks Rosalie Jones and the suffrage movement, portraying feminism as the foe of a man made world and a man written Bible. He argues most suffragists seek equal voice in public affairs while preserving the home, condemning polygamy rhetoric as miscast.
A fragmented chronicle argues against female ballots by claiming women are a superior moral force meant to civilize men, yet a paradoxical push for suffrage arises from perceived unfair treatment. It notes district crime in Chicago, unrest around Charles Moyer in Montana, Vera Cruz federal sniping, and calls out Mississippi prison hunger strikes and a billion-dollar cotton year with Texas leading production.
An advertisement extols Newbro's Herpicide as reliable against dandruff and hair loss, contrasting it with uncertain off brand products. It claims universal satisfaction from users, offers a one dollar bottle with guarantee, and asks readers to send 10 cents for a sample and brochure from The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan.
National Railroad of Mexico shows a through fast train to Mexico City leaving 1 15 p m from the G N station and arriving at 6 46 a m standard time The Saltillo local departs at 12 a m arriving 2 54 p m Corpus Christi service leaves 4226 a TH and returns from Corpus Christo at 4 40 p m standard time International and Great Northern operates a through train to St Louis leaving at 11 8 wy and arriving at Phom
The schedule lists Rio Grande and Eagle Pass route with Night Train uM departing at p.m. and arriving at 4 am. It also details Train No. 1 from Laredo daily except Sunday at 8:00 a.m. reaching Minera by 10:30 a.m. Train No. 2 runs from Minera daily except Sunday at 1:15 p.m. arriving at Laredo at 3:30 p.m.
Traffic over the international bridge is to be resumed as the Laredo Chamber of Commerce presses the Interstate Commerce Commission and Texas Railroad Commission. Telegrams signed by Dr. Charles F Kenney and local shippers urge E N Brown of the National Railway of Mexico to allow shipping to and from Laredo. Mexican side reports resumed service Nuevo Laredo to Saltillo amid disruptions for exporters and local brokers. The Chamber awaiting a response from Austin confirms action by Allison Mayfield as chairman.
The piece says teething babies suffer in hot weather with sore gums and upset stomachs. It promotes McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR claiming it corrects sour stomach and quiets the bowels to aid digestion. Pricing cited as 2 toe and 50c per bottle and sold by druggists.
A home wedding at 15 Houston Street unites Miss Bertha Teodora Barbos a and Lucius Elmer Phillips. Rev Dunn officiates with family present. reception, music, and dancing follow. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Clover, later departs for a state honeymoon.
Mrs Mary McMullen reports taking Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion and constipation for years. After several weeks of use she was cured. The product is advertised as available from all dealers.
Mrs Walter Vincent of Pleasant Hill describes three summer illnesses with severe headaches and prostration, saying Cardui the vegetable tonic restored her strength in three months. The ad claims Cardui lightens nerves, increases appetite, and rosy cheeks, noting over a million helped in 50 years and offering a 64 page treatment book from Chattanooga Medicine Co. to readers.
Brief entries recount key historical events on June 25 across years and places. Union College founded in Schenectady New York, Perry’s flagship launched in Brie Pennsylvania, a failed assassination attempt on Louis Philippe, Prussian occupation of Karlsruhe, and various constitutional and political milestones in Europe and Canada.
A wagefish friend asks Uncle Tom Worsham for a sinecure office blank. Tom jokes he’s held a sinecure for a year, while the friend explains it is an office all pay and no work. The exchange hints at bureaucratic satire without graphic detail.
Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder promises to revive tired nerves and weak systems. Claims to improve stomach liver kidneys and overall strength. Testimonial from Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Me credits cure after doctors gave up. Available from druggists. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cuts also advertised.
Observed St John’s Day with morning and evening Baptist services at Christ Church. In the evening a number of Masons attended and the rector delivered an address at the service.
Regular morning operation of the bowels puts you in fine shape for the ayssavor. If you miss it you feel uncomfortable and cannot put him into your movements. For all bowel irregularities HERBINE is the remedy. It purifies strengthens and regulates. Price 50e. Sold by all druggists.
Lieut. Gen. Sir Francis Reginald Wingate, a key British military administrator in upper Egypt and surrounding territories, was born in Renfrewshire on June 25, 1881. He trained at Woolwich and began as a Royal Artillery officer before joining the Egyptian Army in 1883 and serving under Sir Evelyn Wood during the Nile Expedition. He participated in multiple campaigns in northeastern Africa, including Dongola, Abyssinia, and the Nile Expeditions, earning parliamentary thanks for Khartoum and Fashoda actions. In 1899 he became Sirdar of the Fevotian Army and Governor-General of the Sudan.
In Parkersburg on June 24, about 1200 delegates convened to nominate a candidate for congress at large and adopt a campaign platform for the coming election. The meeting began at noon with the convention in session.
An advertisement touts Herbine as a swift remedy for abdominal fatigue loss of energy and constipation. It claims the first dose yields improvement and repeated use restores vigor with a price of 50 cents, sold by druggists.
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