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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1908

Page

5

Subscription rates for The Laredo Times announce daily and Sunday editions

The Laredo Times lists subscription options with daily and Sunday editions. Rates shown include one year five dollars for daily, six months three dollars, and Sunday editions at two dollars yearly. Payment due in advance and advertising rates available on application.

Mail Post United Sates Mexico Canada Laredo Laredo Mexico United States Tex

Conference of Governors to Meet at White House

President Roosevelt calls all forty six state governors to Washington on May thirteenth with three delegates from each state to discuss a national resources conservation program. The event will include leaders from major national groups including the National Association of Manufacturers led by President Van Cleave, signaling broad industry representation.

White House Roosevelt Washington Magazine of American Industries Commonwealths of the Union East Room America National Association of Manufacturers van Cleave

Betting on dead sure things in Houston meet

A shortliner for the San Antonio Express comments on the Houston spring racing meet. He notes the habit of betting as a slick way to waste money and jokes about the alternate racer profiting from the supposed dead sure thing while he stays busy with his own work.

Lareeo Times Times Houston San Antonio Express Bob

City Budget Cost Versus Onion Field Idea

The Brownsville Herald notes the yearly price of city governance is 10 384 dollars while suggesting if residents have lights on they might invest that sum in an onion field, claiming there is money in it.

Brownsville Herald

Watchtower figure Judas cited as former force for good

A fragmented note recalls Judas as once a force for good who fell from power. It mentions a watchman on the tower named Alice Echo and questions what happened to the man on the tower amid current curiosity.

Judas Alice Echo

Dallas Times-Herald Repeats Call to Lift City Out of Mud

The Dallas Times-Herald resumes its campaign style commentary urging renewal and progress for Dallas politics, criticizing the state scene and insisting on local uplift through reform and civic effort.

Dallas Times-Herald Texas Dallas

Insurance scheme to back candidates in every race

A concise analysis examines whether a practical system could coordinate insurance firms to insure candidates as they enter each election bid. It considers regulatory, ethical, and antitrust challenges, plus risks to market integrity and candidate fairness.

The Most Common Cause of Suffering

Rheumatism is blamed for widespread pain and suffering and Chamberlains ointment promises relief. The ad claims temporary relief can become permanent for some, with damp weather flare ups common in older sufferers. Availability noted in 25 and 50 cent sizes from druggists.

Chamberlain

Real Estate Transfers Filed With County Clerk

Real estate transfers were filed for record. Julio Vargas and wife sold lot 5 in block 287 W. D. to M. G. de Perez for 130 dollars. A. B. Cowen sold block 917 E. D. to Hope M. Thompson for 100 dollars.

Julio Vargas M. G. de Perez W. D A. B. Cowen Hope M. Thompson E. D

It Reached the Spot Says Omega Store Owner

It reached the spot the very seat of my cough says E Humphrey, president of Adams County Telephone Co and Home Telephone Co. Dr King’s New Discovery heals sore spots and weak spots in throat lungs and chest. Sold at all druggists 50c and 100. Trial bottle free.

E. Humphrey Omega, O Adams County Telephone Co The Home Telephone Co Pike County Dr. King

County Commissioners Hold Regular Quarterly Session

The county commissioners court met in morning session with Judge J. M. Rodriguez and Commissioners A. J. Barthelow and W. L. Puig present alongside County Clerk Geo. R. Page. They examined and allowed accounts against the county, spending the entire morning on this routine business.

County Commissioners Court J. M. Rodriguez A. J. Barthelow W. L. Puig Geo. R. Page

Businessmen Basball Game Draws Society Interest

Tomorrow features a major business men baseball game as top firms close doors for clerks and ladies attend. James R. Moore pitches for one side and J. O'Sell for the other with noted curves. Proceeds aid funding for a new field. game called at 4 p.m. sharp.

Ament James R. Moore Subway Mr. O'Sell M. Fish Aug. C. Richter C. H. Stowers F. E. Scovill C. E. Boyd J. R. Moore J. F. Bonniger Chas. Deutz E. Parkin L. J. Ament J. A. MacDonald J. B. G.sell J. S. Penn H. Y. Blake J. N. Worsham A. Dentz C. M. Horner Mr. Pinder Chas. Schmidt J. W. Mussett

Letter to Dr Wilcox on Devoe paint efficiency

A letter from Haven & Co J Maxcy Pace discusses Dodd Downing of Morgan City Louisiana painting with Devoe for 3 to 4 years. They claim Devoe uses fewer gallons and reduces costs for paint and labor, noting Devoe is the strongest paint with best wear and longest time between jobs.

Dodd & Downing Morgan City Devoe Haven & Co J

Laredos Beat Crankes In Close 6 To 4 Baseball Match

Nearly 300 fans watched at League Park as Laredos defeated Crankes 6 to 4 in a well played contest. Laredo surged ahead in the first inning with four runs on hits and Cranke errors, after which both sides stalled. Park officials announced improvements and thanked players and fans for supporting the new field.

League Park Laredo Cranke Laredo’s Texas Tora Vaughn Sielski

Cham berlain's Remedy Cures Severe Dysentery, Says Town Druggist

An honored town citizen suffered a severe dysentery attack and credited Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with his recovery after obtaining it from M. J. Leach, a Wolcott Vermont druggist. For sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain M. J. Leach Wolcott

Cures Woman's Weaknesses With Favorite Prescription

Dr. Fyfe comments on Unicorn root Helonias and Golden Seal as key ingredients in Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Medical authorities praise uterine tonics for disorders of the womb, dysmenorrhea flooding and general debility. The article extols the remedy's efficacy in treating women's reproductive system ailments.

Pierce John Fyfe Tax Eclectic Medrcat Review Helenias Fyfe Finley Ellingwood Bennett Medical College Chicago John M. Scudder M. D Cincinnati Bartholow Jefferson Medical College Gaya J. Pierce

Milk adulteration and calls for city milk inspection

A letter urges Laredo authorities to inspect milk sold to residents, noting adulteration risks and suggestions for proper testing beyond lactometer use. It condemns filthy milk and calls for equipment and enforcement to close adulterated dealers.

Sanctuary Society to stage grand entertainment at Market Hall

Local column notes the Sanctuary Society of St. Peter's church plans a major entertainment on Tuesday May 19 at Market Hall. Other items include a buggy accident involving J P Leyendecker, a doctor's dental office setback at Nuevo Laredo, and local social events such as garden parties and band concerts.

Ladies Sanctuary Society St. Peter’s Church Market Hall

Notice to Tax-Payers Open for 1908 Assessments

City Hall office now open to receive real and personal property assessments for 1908. Citizens urged to appear during office hours 9 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. City Assessor and Collector D. C. de Lacuica signs the notice.

D. C. de Lacuica

Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted For Kidney Trouble Relief

An ad extols Dean's Kidney Pills as the cure for kidney trouble highlighting backache as an early sign. It cites a Laredo resident, Carlos Diazbaker, who claims a complete cure after one box. Distributed by Foster Milling Co Texas agents, price 50 cents. Local notes list residents traveling to San Antonio Monterey and Fort Worth.

Dean Laredo Carlos Diazbaker Hidalgo and Convent Ave Tex City Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Personal notices of residents travel and visits

Mrs. E N Brown of Mexico City and her mother Mrs. Walker and sister Miss Walker of Alabama travel en route to Mexico. Mrs. Leyendecker returns from San Antonio and Mrs. Leyendecker recovers at Santa Rosa hospital. Several locals depart for medical meetings and visits in San Antonio Corpus Christi Monterrey Fort Worth and Mexico City with family members in attendance.

E. N. Brown Mexico City M. M. Leyendecker San Antonio Mrs. Leyendecker Santa Rosa Hospital F. W. Taylor J. B. Rogers del Rio Benita Rogers Davis Mountains W. W. MacGregor J. T. Hassell Corpus Christi State Medical Association H. J. Hamilton C. C. Biggio Lina Durell New Orleans Louis J. Christen Theo. Dierbach Joe Howell Miss Gladdys Leopoldo Villegas Mexico J. Armengol

Hearn and Throckmorton Wed in Port City Ceremony

Hearn L K E electrical engineer from Portland Indiana marries Miss Mae Throckmorton of Lima Ohio Sunday at the Baptist church officiated by Rev Blalock. Hearn a Purdue grad and former captain of the university team and Olympian participant joins Mae on a tour of Mexico before proceeding to El Oro mining operations.

L. KE. Hearn Portland Ind Mae Throckmorton Lima Blalock The Baptist Church Hearn Los Dos Estrellas Mining Company el Oro Purdue University Chicago St. Louis Exposition Ohio Mexico

Registered Red Polled Cattle Sale at Brookdale Stock Farm

Thirty head of double registered Red Polled cattle from Brookdale Stock Farm, Laredo Texas. Herd to be sold immediately with cheap, easy terms. Chas Glazbrook. 5-6-6t.

Brookdale Stock Farm Chas Glazbrook Laredo Texas

District Court Considers Change of Venue in Murder Case

In district court this morning Jack Essary faced a murder charge in the death of Arturo Alexander. The defense moved to change venue claiming local prejudice would prevent a fair jury. the prosecution asked for time to respond and the court granted a recess while evidence on the motion continued.

Jack Essary Arturo Alexander

Tragic train disaster shreds Andres Guerrero in Texas

Andres Guerrero, about twenty five, was killed in a horrific accident on the Texas Mexican line near the Zacate bridge in Al Caliche settlement. Pieces of his body were found along the track, identified by ring, trouser fragment and a shoe. his mother confirms his departure from home at four in the morning while intoxicated. Guerrero, a baker for Aurelio Aleman and former Laredo baseball star, was raised in Laredo.

Andres Guerrero Zacate Bridge al Caliche Caliche Guerrero Aurelio Aleman Laredo

Schumann Laredo Seminary Recital Noted For Talent

Certificate recital by Miss Burr Miss Lawson and Mr A B Muller at the Laredo Seminary Friday May eighth featured a classical program with two pianos two violins piano solos and violin pieces. Performers showcased skill and thorough training in works by Wagner Haydn Hubay Grieg Mendelssohn Verdi and others.

Laredo Seminary Burr Lawson A. B. Muller Wagner Fiano Allegre Hubay Czardas Vienna Bob ‘Taylor Gertrude Smith Danela Zichy Adele Goldbeck Hussli Mendelsson

Greeting the Admiral in Ogden

City officials travel to Ogden to greet Admiral Evans when he arrives there today. Two thousand greeted him as he passed through Reno on Sunday within the same visit.

Salt Lake City Ogden Admiral Evans Reno

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Laredo Times Penn Publishing CO Ddress Communications the Conference OF Gov Ernors A. W. Wilcox Laredo, Texas Villian J. P. Leyendecker County Court House Court House Leyendecker A. A. Wright Cuero Roy Campbell Gillespie Nuevo Laredo Billy Murray National Guard Florence Yaeger Susie Goodwin Yaeger Rafael Salazar Hidalgo Street Monte Cristo National Depot Rodrigo Rodriguez Refugio Sauceda Bryant Laredos Corporation Court H. Parkin Col C. G. Brewster Monterey C. Pierce Mr. L. Daiches Fort Worth J. B. McMahon E. Denike W. A. Matthews District Court Schumann United Press
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