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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1915
Page
6
The article argues farming forces child labor from a young age while city children have more time for schooling and play. It notes farmers often overwork sons, suggesting Saturday play, occasional holidays, and education improve cheerful labor and retention. It questions how compulsory schooling helps farm youths and urges parity between rural and urban upbringing.
Miss Julia May Smith won the May Queen title in a fundraiser for the Laredo Public School Library. Princesses named are Miss Constance Wilkens and Miss Margaret Schleyer. Coronation set for next Saturday during May Day festivities with teachers coordinating a varied program for all ages.
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A Brownsville nurse and a wounded Villa officer marry after a hospital pass but immigration authorities block the union. A second officer eludes officials yet is stopped before ceremony. The piece laments the intervention and questions law versus wartime romance amid Mexican wounded and hospital life.
A fragment argues farm youths leave for better prospects because they start work early. It contends chores and farm labor begin as soon as boys can help, creating fatigue and desire to escape the farm setting.
A compact collage of wartime and history notes. Mentions New York attorney general appeals, Armenian-town massacres, British seizure of a cotton ship, asphyxiating smoke from German trenches, and a timeline of events from 1607 to 1914 with figures like Lincoln and Isidor Straus.
The article praises Henry Morgenthau United States Ambassador to Turkey for his 69th birthday, highlighting his wartime diplomacy rescuing residents in Constantinople guiding Jews Greeks and missionaries, and shaping policy in the war torn region. It mentions his rise from New York slums to ambassador and notes his German birth and April 1856 birth date.
An optimistic note extols Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for colds. It claims the remedy penetrates throat linings, kills germs, and aids nature to heal. The ad urges readers to buy a bottle and seek relief by addressing the cause, not superficial treatment.
Property owners must call and render their assessments on or before April 20 as rolls will close. Office hours are 8 a m to 12 p m and 2 to 5 p m in the Court House. BJ Leyendecker County Tax Collector 4 21 101 Adv.
W H Woodul of Laredo a UT Law School student presented a paper to the University Civics Club on city government corruption and recent election frauds including Terre Haute. He was praised by Albherd and Professor Potts urged a full study with a final University bulletin.
Marriage license issued for Jesus Sierra to Juana Ojeda. Various ads note Dodge Brothers cars at Laredo Auto Sales, seating for A Message From Mars, Galvanized iron stock, Ross Hotel rates, and upcoming district court activities. Community happenings include the Laredo Fire Department meeting, hose racing trip to Waco, and a Washington Birthday film showing at Strand Theatre.
City Tax Collector Dp. C. de Lachica cautions taxpayers that April 80th, 1914 is the final day to pay city taxes to avoid the legally fixed penalty. Office hours in City Hall are 9 a.m. to 12 m and 2 to 5 p.m. at 410-151.
E. D. Brewer arrived from Port Arthur to assume local management of the Strand Theatre succeeding P. A Block who leaves for New York. Brewer is described as pleasant and capable and will strive to maintain the Strand’s high standard in motion pictures.
Mrs Wm Thom pson of Battle Creek Michigan reports indigestion sour stomach and bad breath relieved after using two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets. She calls them splendid and recommends them, noting they are for sale by all dealers.
An official circular from the Texas-Mexican Ry Co announces Alden B Muller to act as secretary and treasurer with headquarters in Laredo. He fills the vacancy caused by the death of J F Boniger.
An Ohio reader endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for colds and coughs. Mrs. J. Boroff of Eliza states her daughter Ruth was cured two years ago and she remains grateful to the manufacturers. For sale by all dealers.
Sixteen cars of onions were shipped Saturday night from Laredo and twelve cars last night. The total shipped from the city reaches 735 cars to date, reflecting strong outbound freight for the region.
Laredo residents will attend A Night of Grand Opera directed by Mrs D F Anderson over two nights starting Friday May 14. Local singers perform for a real operatic treat and tickets go on sale at Reed's drug store after May 1.
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