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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1914
Page
12
The paper notes Texas is quarantined against the world except Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas due to foot and mouth disease. It explains herd slaughter, appraisals, and shared costs between federal and state governments, plus strict disinfection to prevent spread.
General Wotherspoon, retiring chief of staff, urged doubling the regular army to 205000 and creating a double reserve system to reach 600000 mobile troops. He argued the United States could afford such an expansion, noting foreign armies and the Spanish war precedent while addressing concerns about cost and civil liberty.
A discussion on U S military budgets contrasts per man costs with foreign forces. Analysts warn Panama Canal and island holdings require stronger forces while militia expansion faces political opposition. A mix of international trade and immigration policies also appear in the observed debates.
Two heavy cans were captured from the Germans while they were stalled in the Belgian mud. The speaker notes the mud will soon freeze allowing artillery to move again.
An old ad urges treating minor coughs to prevent serious illness. It promotes Dr Jell's Pine Tar and Dr Bell's Pine Par Honey, claiming soothing of irritated airways and mucus loosening with a guaranteed help, available at the local druggist.
Boston November hearing opens in federal court over a 1.04 million dollar suit by Guaranties Trust Co of New York against the Kronprinzessin Cecilie owners for failure to deliver 11 million dollars in gold shipped to Plymouth Zone land. Passenger Charles W. Rantoul seeks 5 thousand in damages for not landing in England as the liner turned back near the English coast to avoid capture by British warships.
November 21 entries recount events from 1785 North Carolina ratifies the Constitution as the 12th state, 1800s blockades and bombardments, 1838 Warsaw University suppression, 1861 US privateer capture, and Edison phonograph invention announcement among scattered dates and decrees.
A home remedy claim offers free treatment for rheumatism lumbago neuralgia and related pains. The notice urges sufferers to write Mrs. M Summers Box R Notre Dame Indiana for proof and a cure at home.
A brief note directs readers to monitor The Times daily for potential opportunities offering a monthly stipend or chances to earn per month. The item emphasizes regular checking for the latest openings.
A jumble of notices and clippings from Texas papers covers Pearl Harbor era views, canal shipping, political critique, and a local court incident. It references Noukworm Nemedy, Crown Prince Rupprecht, the Penrith Castle voyage, and a Waco News item about a man fined for a firearm found on a stranger.
Local column notes many wager on a prize fight tomorrow while detailing assorted ads and notices. It lists marriage licenses from the county clerk and a stream of business items including hotels, drug stores, taxidermy, legal advertisements, construction, and church events.
M. T. Cogley of Laredo elected president of the Texas-Mexican Railway Co at a directors meeting. He began as paymaster in 1882 and is known for integrity and progressiveness. former president BE N. Brown succeeds him as head and T. A. Coleman becomes a director to fill a vacancy.
Grand jury returned names including Jesus Herrera Lopez for theft of a horse and Pris cillano Addamu with Garcia Roel and Burtolome Garcia for libel. Alejandro Gonzales and Librado Ybarra charged jointly with assault to murder. Two others indicted but unnamed pending arrest. Civil cases over land trespass heard by Judge Mullally. Next week jury selection begins with a lengthy list of prospective jurors.
Notice to hunters that all hunting permits in the pasture on Flat Lane, Zapata County, cancelled December 1, 1914. The landowner will stock cattle and forbids entry after December 1. Signed ENSINGS LAP TELGE. CAG)
Jack Shelton and Dale Gardner promise victory as they prepare for a twenty round bout in Nuevo Laredo. Both fighters boast confidence and expect strong support from nearby excursionists arriving for the card.
An Elks club event titled At Home is planned for Monday evening in Lareda. The program includes a reception and program featuring speakers and entertainment with community groups and local figures attending.
Notice to the Public states that Enrique Resendes and all outstanding accounts are due. payment is demanded by a stated date from guests or patrons of the International Hotel opposite the depot area. The text is fragmented and unclear but signals a collection request.
Unclear OCR text mentions bond grant for individuals including Juana Martinez and Medora Rosny De NER TOR TE WO. The readable portions reference a legal action with bond approval but lack coherent names or specifics.
In a short anecdote a reader describes chronic indigestion and despondency until trying Chamberlain’s Tablets. After a few bottles digestion improves and relief arrives, with the note that the product is for sale by all dealers.
Mrs J. Re Cook notes a boy with croup improved after using Chamberlain's Cowes Remedy. She says the remedy settled the phlegm and relieved coughs, and she is grateful for its life saving effect.
Congratulations to Mr Garner as he celebrates his birthday tomorrow November 22. The Woman's Club insie department meet Monday at 4 o'clock with papers by Miss Pace Schumann de Tote and Mrs A W Schmitt. Mr Selman and Miss Mary Sames present papers on chamber music Kreisleriana Opus 16 Schumann.
An ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they enhance health and complexion by driving out undigested foods, clearing the blood, and curing constipation and related ailments. Priced at 25 cents at the druggist.
Manuel J. Raymond of Palafox visits the city briefly. Clovis and Oscar Perron arrive for a short business stay. Zaida Rotge travels from Dolores to serve as bridesmaid at the Salinas Gonzalez wedding. John C. Scott of Corpus Christi departs after three days in district court. Solomon C. Freed heads to New York for a brother’s wedding and a parents visit. San Antonio residents visit Dolores. Pilotes rebuild after a fire. Marshall Hicks to depart for San Antonio. Mrs Hicks to visit Tennessee. John W. Thomiedeny returns home after three months away. Pilots film departs for Ohio exhibition. Hamilton, Nealatin, New, and others from multiple cities listed among attendees or visitors.
An ad touts Vir as a new discovery to soothe throat and bronchial inflammation. It claims rapid relief of congested membranes and offers a 50 cent bottle from the local druggist with a money back guarantee for unsatisfied customers.
The text recounts God's commands and deeds forming earth with vegetation and seeds, framing days with evening and morning, and setting luminaries to divide light and darkness. It describes the creation of the sun, moon, and stars to govern day and night and to mark seasons.
Minneapolis residents expect savings of 300000 annually as softened water reduces soap usage. The water system, using a new net process next month, will cut soap needs by half versus current hard water levels in the river fed springs.
A Pittsburgh father recalls using Chamiberlin Cough Remedy for a child with a severe cold. He says the medicine is pleasant tasting and suitable for children as it contains no opium and can be given confidently as to adults. Sold by all dealers.
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