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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1915
Page
6
Publication details for The Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company outline daily and weekly editions with mail and carrier delivery options. Rates include one month 60 cents, one year 5 dollars, weekly 2 dollars yearly, six months 1 dollar, three months 60 cents. Subscriptions due in advance and advertising rates are mentioned.
The piece contrasts Laredo Texas with war torn Mexican cities across the Rio Grande. Refugees flock across the bridge as Huerta and Madero upheavals send wealthier Mexicans fleeing, while Laredo sees peace and prosperity and counsels gratitude for peace.
The article condemns boys playing baseball in city streets during school hours and the foul language they use. It argues for safer, designated play areas and criticizes residents who push for restricting streets, noting existing playgrounds suffice and parents must teach respect for others.
Texas legislators spar over a constitutional amendment on women’s suffrage while Fort Worth Senator Lattimore risks a district carve up to pursue broader aims. Denison Herald notes sewers and street work loom in nearby towns as Uvalde plans a busy development period. The Carrizo Springs Javelin questions health claims around odorless onion remedies for women.
Events include the death of Zabdiel Boylston the pioneer inoculator and the death of Francois Frederic Chopin the eminent composer. Also noted are Maryland ratifying the Articles of Confederation the 78th birthday of William Dean Howells and Napoleonic era milestones along with Lyonnais ship losses and old newspaper anecdotes.
A 546 yard long bridge road in northern France was constructed by about 600 German soldiers in two days. The rapid engineering effort highlights wartime mobility and logistics.
A soldier guarding the Panama Canal was arrested for sketches and maps likely aiding a foreign power. The case cites drawings, charts, and a letter to the Japanese consul, with two other foreigners photographed near canal locks and governor's residence under surveillance. The piece notes public suspicion and calls for vigilance against possible espionage.
A classroom reading moment sparks a student definition of unaware as wil you pit on first and tite off last. The misspelled answer reveals how young learners interpret unfamiliar terms during literacy time.
Cautionary notice urges immediate attention to kidney problems and promotes Doans Kidney Pills as a trusted remedy. The ad claims relief for backache head pains lameness urinary issues dropsy and Brights disease with testimonials and a Buffalo based distributor.
A Kingsville Record writer commends Laredo for its Washington’s Birthday celebration praising a massive parade with Uncle Sam units a mile long and festive floats. The event drew thousands and featured displays of agriculture, border life, and patriotic bands amid night plazas and festive lighting.
Seth S. Wilcox resigns after three years as court stenographer of the 49th judicial district to become stenographer of the new criminal district court serving Travis and Williamson counties. Appointment made by Captain A. S. Fisher. Wilcox has already begun duties. He praises Laredo friends Judge Mullally and Mr. Wally and notes his regret at leaving, citing attachment to the area and family considerations.
Notice to the Public invites readers to inspect the Laredo Steam Laundry plant highlighting electric sanitation and safe washing process. The ad signs as Y-159-101 and encourages inspection of facilities.
Members of the Laredo Fire Department hose racing squad, praised for a strong showing against Texas teams last Monday, will meet to form a permanent unit. They plan about fifteen members with four substitutes, weekly practice through May, and a trip to Waco to face top Texas teams, aiming to win the state championship.
The article notes the resignation of Alfonso Villareal as customs collector in Nuevo Laredo leaving the post vacant. It claims President Carranza will appoint a successor immediately, though the new appointee is not yet named. The new official would oversee about a dozen supervisors in Nuevo Laredo and Laredo and risks being branded a coward if he fails to placate them.
The local union informs contractors that from May 1 bricklayers will work eight hours daily with no wage reduction. Work started before May date and contracts accepted in advance will continue at ten hours per day at current rates until completion. Local Union of Bricklayers.
Realty records in Webb County indicate renewed land market activity with multiple deeds filed. Transactions include Nicholson to J Moore for several blocks and parcels, pace to J R Moore, Villareal to Alanis for blocks, Hernandez to Genzles, Ciprian de Saenz to Tirsa de Martin, and Garcia to Ruentello for fifty acres, with varied sums.
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