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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1914
Page
6
The parcels post proves a practical national institution with about 10 million Texas parcels mailed in 1912, postage near a million dollars. It tightens rural and urban trade, cutting middleman costs and aiding farmers. Local editorials praise or criticize lawmakers, noting varied views on farm policy and public works.
General Jesus Valdez arrived from Central Mexico with a private Pullman coach baggage car four cars for horses and three automobiles seeking crossing permission to Piedras Negras via Engle Pass. He said track damage forced the route change and the shipment is for Carrancista troops amid rumors Villa plans to seize Piedras Negras and Nuevo Laredo.
Miss Alicia Elena Baubaum Flor mont requests information on her father Jorge Baubaum mother Matilde Isabel Fromont and brother Oscar Baubaum. Newspapers are asked to publish this notice under Times 1u-26 2 withAdv.
A wretched melee in a questionable Nuevo Laredo district saw a police officer rush in to quell drunken soldiers. He arrived in a van, faced a quarrel, drew his gum, was persuaded to sheath it, then was shot in the stomach, dragged and slashed. He survived the assault though severely injured.
Advices from Nuevo Laredo report engineers firemen and conductors of the National Lines of Mexico planning a strike about November 15. They demand better working hours and pay in money not subject to fluctuation.
Alfred Matthews buys three adjacent Heights lots from J G Applewhite and a cottage project by H W Moon begins on old baseball grounds. Weekend ads cover alfalfa seed, fish markets, road repairs, hunting notices, and local events at Market Hall and Market Plaza.
Publication details for The Laredo Times Weekly and Daily editions. Rates listed: one copy monthly 60 cents, yearly $2.00. six months 1.00. three months .60. Subscriptions due in advance. Advertising rates available on request.
Carranza signals readiness to quit only if Villa does not gain power as delegates at the Aguascalientes conference press Villa’s dominance. The army delegates favor Villa, while Carranza slows northward mobilization, risking loss of influence and possible usurpation.
Recent despatches note about 5000 cavalry horses sold in Fort Worth for European armies with contracts in place and shipments underway. Firm figures and buyers are unnamed in the report, but the sale reflects wartime horse commerce and regional supply.
An analysis argues Texas raised animals excel in endurance and open range work. It notes high average prices around $100 and a total approaching half a million dollars, with strong demand from European buyers, the U S army, and local markets. The piece highlights climate, grasses, water, and vigilant breeders as key advantages.
Everett Love of Laredo Texas files for a permit to appropriate 45 to 100 cubic feet per second from the Rio Grande for irrigation. The proposed pumping plant on Porcion 25 would divert unappropriated state waters into lands totaling about 110 acres in Webb County. A hearing is scheduled at the Texas Board of Water Engineers in Austin on November 8 1994, with continuations as needed.
Notice states the office in the courthouse is open for collection of state and county taxes for the year 614 614. The county tax collector announces hours and location for taxpayers to pay assessments.
A damaged OCR item reports a local citizen’s endorsement of a kidney pill product. It mentions testimonials praising relief from backache and general weakness, with a store ad urging readers to ask for the remedy by name and to note a specific dealer.
Collector A C Villareal of Nuevo Laredo returned from Mexico City with action on bids to reconstruct the Nuevo Laredo customs house destroyed in April. Clarence Jefferies' bid was accepted by the commission of architects and engineers as the best under specifications. Upon Jefferies submitting and securing bond, the contract will be awarded.
Burdette Mineral Wells advertised for general use including constipation stomach and kidney liver troubles rheumatism malaria and female complaints. It claims a soothing sleep effect and nervous relief with water shipped nationwide. Address Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co Burdette Wells via Lockhart Texas. 6-27-tf.
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