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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1915
Page
12
The article argues Governor Ferguson's Texas quarantine may harm markets by limiting Mexican cattle imports and goat meat, raising prices for the poor while tepidly suggesting lifting restrictions for Mexican livestock. It cites disease doubts, calls for consulting veterinarians and importers, and critiques misleading goings on around so called miracle wheat advertisements.
The Dutch steamer Tenbergen docked at Boston carrying one of the era’s largest consignments of wool and hides from Argentina and Uruguay valued at over 2.5 million dollars. Boston unloads hides worth 700k and wool valued at 1 million, with 2,484 bales of wool and 2,000 horse hides for Heston.
To the Housewife Madam if your husband is the most men he expects you to look af ter the health of yourself and children Coughs and colds are the most common of the minor ailments and are most likely to lead to serious diseases A child is much more likely to contract diphtheria or fever when it has a cold If you will inquire into the merits of the various remedies that are recommended for coughs and colds you will find that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy stands high in the estimation of people who use it It is prompt and effectual pleasant and safe to take which are qualities especially to be desired when a medicine is intended for children for sale by all dealers
The Times erred in naming J. B. Dibrell of Seguin as son of Judge J. B. Dibrell. District Attorney Walls reports he is a nephew of the judge, and the new appointee is a young man with full qualifications for the 49th judicial district court stenographer post.
The Times exposes a bogus defense of Pastor Russell linked to the Religious News Advertising Agency of Brooklyn. The circular touts miracle wheat and attacks the Chicago Tribune while denying free ads, noting a letter from a man claiming success with the wheat and images of a field and a man with stalks, as Agriculture warns against such misuse.
Herbert Kaufman editor and author, born March 6 1878 in Washington, is 37 today. An Emerson Institute and Johns Hopkins graduate, he runs a newspaper editorials syndicate, advises C Arthur Pearson and Frank Munsey, writes for magazines, and has published poetry books. He has been twice married to Alta Rush Kaufman of Portland, now living in Chicago.
A mass meeting at the Chamber of Commerce formed a cooperative plan for marketing the 1915 onion crop. Laredo growers and sales agents will operate under a sales committee led by A. C. Richter and Captain J. C. Minus. An assessment of 1.50 per car funds expenses. Denike acts as secretary treasurer in Laredo as the plan extends to western markets.
Irregular train service between Nuevo Laredo and Villaldama disrupts supplies as provisions vanish from stores. Even when trains run, shortages keep prices high and the poor rely on tortillas and beans, with many walking between towns to find food. The crisis spreads through the Northern Mexico corridor toward Monterey, with no relief in sight.
The Comet Barber Shop in the Grand Theatre building will open Monday at 7:50. W. OH. Baker, proprietor, promises up-to-date equipment and sanitary facilities with courteous service and guaranteed best of care for patrons.
A public notice states that telephone number 715 will not be busy for more than fifteen seconds. If callers reach a busy line after a ten cent trip car call, they should try again after fifteen seconds to obtain service.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends who helped during the last hours and death of husband and father A B Scrivner. Grateful for floral offerings and funeral assistance. Special thanks to the Woodmen of the World lodge from Mrs A B Scrivner and family.
Advertisements claim a home cure for piles using a new absorption method. No medical proof provided. reader urged to try at own risk and consult a physician for serious cases.
Local mentions milliners prepare for grand openings and spring looks with Easter bonnet displays at Benton starting March 8. Also notes theater listings at Paramount Royal and a reminder of Fort Mclntosh baseball games drawing crowds. Includes marriage licenses issued and a planned March 19 execution in Federico Gomez case.
Eugene Irvin of San Antonio and O Pratt of Encinal arrived in the city while District Attorney John A Walls returned from Pearsall. Judge Mullally is due home this afternoon or tomorrow. several named individuals from San Antonio Dallas Houston Corpus Christi and other cities are listed in personal notices and mentions.
A dealer endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with confidence and satisfaction. I W Sexson of Montevallo Missouri reports customers are pleased and request it again. For sale by all dealers.
Funeral services were held this morning for three year old Angelina Alexander daughter of Mr and Mrs George R Alexander. The cortege left the Benavides home for San Agustin pro cathedral then proceeded to the Catholic cemetery for interment in the family plot. Pallbearers included Alice Bruni Corrine Hamilton Angelina Farias Angelina Perez Josefina Leyendecker Delfina Alexander Irene Sanchez Fidel Cantu Jr Alfredo Garcia Jr Ernesto Bruni Tom Levendecker Jr Justo Pena Jr Jose Ortiz Jose Maguas Jr and Arturo Alexander.
Advertisement urges readers to apply Sloan Liniment directly to sore muscles and joints for immediate relief from rheumatic pain. It touts penetrating action without rubbing and claims fast soothing effects for colds, swollen joints, lumbago, and sciatica with a money back guarantee.
The Wyoming oil lands decision guarantees the U S Navy a government owned and operated fuel supply. Congress may amend naval appropriation bills to allow production storage and refinement of fuel oil without reliance on Standard Oil. Taft actions on oil lands are cited as precedent for government control. The Dealing decision would have favored Midway Oil and Standard Oil if upheld.
Chicago announces a 25 mile bicycle road race set for March 14 across the city. Officials say the event will run along main boulevards and close streets temporarily in the Northwest Side. Newark opens its bike season on the beth for a parallel start.
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