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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1913

Page

6

USES OF THE PRESS IN TEXAS INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS

From Monday's Daily a Texas newspaper notes the benign use of the press as an educational tool. It highlights Col. Henry Exall's Texas Industrial Congress, praising newspapers for publicizing industrial growth, agriculture, and commerce. The piece reflects on the alliance between press and congress to educate and promote state progress.

Texas Press Association Henry Axall Texas Industrial Congress Texas Col. Exall Lone Star Congress Texas Press Col Exall Press Industrial Congress Texas Press Associaton San Antonio Henry Watterson Horace Greely

Notable dates and figures from 1785 to 1863 events

A compact chronology traces key moments and personages: John Wilson known as Christopher North born. galley President Adams built for war with France launched in Pittsburgh. Napoleon's flower sermon. Iurbide proclaimed Mexico emperor. Sir Charles Bagot dies. Sumner’s Crime Against Kansas speech begins. Federal assault on Vicksburg repulsed. William E. Gladstone dies, born December 29, 1809.

John Wison Christopher North President Adams Charles Bagot Canada Kingston Sumner Kansas Vicksburg

Louis W. Hill Led Great Northern From Yale To West

Louis W. Hill born St. Paul May 19 1872 eldest son of James J Hill. He rose from bottom to president of the Great Northern in 1907 and served until last year resigning to pursue mining lumbering and other Fill family interests in the West. Electric Bitters touted as a remedy for weak tired people with improved appetite and vigor.

Louis W. Hill James J. Hill Great Northern Railway St. Paul Yale Mr. Hill Minnesota The Great Northern Road Fill Far West

Un derwood tariff aimed at restoring American shipping

One objective of Mr Underwood's tariff bill is to return American shipping to its original prominence, aiming to secure ninety percent of foreign trade for the United States and strengthen national interests through protected shipping.

United States New York Thomas Jefferson Great Lakes Mr. Underwoods Seven Seas

Times ad promotes daily opportunities at 650c per month

Classified notice advertises subscribing to The Times for daily opportunities at a rate of 650 cents per month.

the Times

Advertised Letters Remaining in Laredo Post Office 1913

Weekly list for week ending May 19 1913 shows numerous names of letters to be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not claimed by May 26 1913. Names include Arigola Francisco Abasola Santi ago Ayala Matias Borrego Luis Bay an Cecilia Cuellar Ambrocio Cassino Natividad and many more.

Laredo Arigola Francisco Abasola Santiago Ayala Matias Borrego Luis Bayan Cecilia Cuellar Ambrocio Cassino Natividad Cuellar F. P Davis H. C Davis Claude Escovedo M. B Fuentes Julio Flores Doroteo Fernandez Domingo Garza R. G Gutierrez J. M Garza Servando Garza Octaviano Gallegos Rodrigo Gallegos Ramon Lozano Librado Leon Refugio Lira Jesus Montemayor Angel Molina Jose Mesa Encarnacion Martinez Jose Oca J Pulido Andres Perez V.G Pena Jesus Pedraza Musenio Padilla Felis Rosa L. de la Ruiz Simon Rodriguez Abran Rivera M Ramirez Rafael Ramirez J. G Rodriguez Gregorio Ramos Vicente Restanrant Arenas Maria Aguilar Isabel Bryant Blanco KE. T Corano Julia Camrillo Anastacia Diaz Angelita Diaz Pedro Flores J. M. de Fragona T. G Grado C. G. Garcia J. R. de Gonzalez Gregoria Gonzalez M. de J Gonzalez Isidora Garcia Susana Hernandez Antonio Hernandez Aristea Juarez Agustina Jimenez Juana Joseretts Bell Leon M. G. de Leam J. M. de Maldonado Maria Martinez Teodora Martinez Maria Martinez Anastacia Martinez Concepcion Negra Carmen Negra Teodomina Juanita QC Ochoa M. L Omano Josefina Romero Maria Rodriguez Trinidad Rodriguez Agapita Ramos Martina Stevenson Lizzie Sanchez Senona Sanchez M. J Silva Antonio Salazar Julia

Herbal remedy claims to purify liver and restore rosy cheeks

An old advertisement states that Sallow complexion results from a torpid liver and that HERBINE purifies and strengthens the liver and bowels to restore healthful color. The price is 60 ets and it is sold by all druggists. Advertising copy notes the product as an advancement for the liver and digestion.

Wen McGee’s

New Brunswick men face riot charges over clay plant strike

Charles Uzenia, Alexander Baker, John Bilka, Michael Magegar and Stephen Matti, all of New Brunswick, were brought into court for trial on inciting to riot during the Raritan River clay workers strike. All pleaded not guilty.

New Brunswick N. J Charles Uzenia Alexander Baker John Bilka Michael Magegar Stephen Matti Raritan River

Wonderful Skin Salve ad promises healing for skin ailments

Bucklen's Arnica Salve is touted as the best remedy for skin diseases burns bruises and boils with inflammation reduced and healing aided. J T Sossaman publisher of News Cornelius NC says one box helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Only 25 cents. Reed Drug Co recommended.

Bucklen J.T. Sossaman News Cornelius, N. C Reed Drug Co

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Barber

W H Blakely of Laredo Texas endorses Doan's Kidney Pills, claiming relief from back pains and inactive kidneys after using them. Pills sold at City Drug Store for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is the U.S. sale agent. Remember the name Doan's.

Laredo W. HH. Blakely Texas Dean Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Voice of Texac and distant Latin turmoil stir editorials

A collage of newspaper excerpts jetsam from Denison Herald Waco News Riviera Journal Galveston News and others. Topics span talk of Mexican secession and annexation to the United States opinion on tariff compromise and Underwood and the president, Ty Cobb and Caruso at a prison visit, a Texan banker presid ing a huge St. Louis bank, and light commentary on editors and press associations.

Federal forces mass as Mexico drives to crush rebel republic

Reports say General Tellez with 1800 troops has moved toward Northern Mexico, aiming for Piedras Negras to confront Carrancistas. General Aubert leads over a thousand toward Villaldama to coordinate action. Rebels reportedly routed at Villaldama, with Monclova as a mobilization center and rail services crippled by raids.

Fac Mokea Terflor Leavar Villaldama Monclova Mexico

Will Move Saloon In Nuevo Laredo To New Quarters

Dario H. Sanchez’s popular Nuevo Laredo saloon relocates to larger quarters on June first. He has leased the building next to his current place, with carpenters and painters at work renovating it and adding a roof garden. The new site overlooks the main plaza and offers more floor space for enhanced service to his many customers.

Dario H. Sanchez Nuevo Laredo Sanchez

Picnic honor at Mr Aug Richter farm for his employees

A long standing yearly event, Mr Aug Richter hosted a farm picnic for his big store staff. Wagons carried the large party from dawn until late evening with plentiful dinner and a merry time. The ad also notes ice cream from local shops and mentions other local notices.

Aug Richter

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Laredo Times Penny Publishing Company, Publishers and Proprietors New Laredo Penn Publishing CO Telephone 43 Laredo, Texas Gress Great City Ingsn Nicaragua Sam Wilson Don Venustiano Huerta Tobe France Pittsburgh Napoleon General Iurbide William KE. Gladstone O. Rhinevault Vestal Center N. Y American Shipping National Biscuit Company Ady TEXAC Mexico Union Denison Herald Mr. Underwood Waco Caruso Ty Cobb A Fanta Penitentiary Tom Randolph St. Louis Houston Post Gulf Riviera Cross of Gold Leonard Graphic the Mirror Bonham Senator Bailey Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Caller Austin Stateman Staples San Marcos Record San Antonio Express America Republic Galveston Tellez Lam Pazos Aubert Villarolama Pierce Matamoros Street Laredo High School friKate Tarver W. Threadgill Alma Pierce ELKS Laredo Lodge Horner's Reed's Consumers Ice & Fuel Co Handy le Wisit Gatela Jim Boosters J. M. Garza Tturbide Street Celita Vidaurri de Valero St. Peter's Church Valero Jno. A. Applewhite Maria M. de Jimenez First Texas State Insurance Co Mullally John Buenz & Son Juarez Plaza Bautista Times Tom Austin John Finnegan Co Henry Stein & Son Zapata Saft's Adv Consumers Ice and Fuel Co Henry Hein & Son Jno A. Applewhite W. T. Hill the Heights Mercy Hospital John A. Applewhite Buick Autos Royal Theater Mexican Methodist Church eCagay Luis Port
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