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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1914
Page
5
Do you feel oppressed after meals and unable to work as usual? Bring this ad to a clerk and obtain one box of Cras and Dyspepsia Tablets, take as directed, and learn how they help you regain your former comfort and enjoyment of meals.
The through fast train to Mexico City departs J. and G. N. station at 1 16 p m and arrives from Mexico City at 6 46 a m standard time. The local Saltillo train leaves at 7 26 a m and arrives from Saltillo at 3 64 p m. The Texas Mexican line runs to Corpus Christi with departures at 8 2 am and arrivals from Corpus Christi at p m standard time.
A fast train for St. Louis leaves at 5 10 a m and arrives at Pp m. The fragment notes a morning schedule with times but the destination is stated as St. Louis. The exact arrival time is unclear in the source.
The J and G night train departs at :20 p.m. and arrives at 7:16 a.m. The fragmentary timetable item notes a late evening departure and an early morning arrival, indicating a long overnight service with unspecified origin and destination.
Train No 1 runs daily except Sunday from Laredo at 8 00 am arriving Minera 10 30 am. Train No 2 runs daily except Sunday from Minera at 1 16 pm arriving Laredo 2 20 pm.
The Nuevo Laredo town report notes Carrancista forces clearing brush near trenches to limit dust exposure during rain and heat. Local ads mention holiday bakes, cake sales for Red Cross, theater and card parties, and shops promoting coffee, chocolate, and Kodak displays.
Bob Burgess of San Antonio is in the city and J D ast of Kingsville is a guest at the Hamilton. Mrs. Oscar Thompson of Hebbronville spent last night in the city and returned home this morning. Dd and Mrs H J Hamilton left for San Antonio after a telegram about Mrs Kate Hamilton’s illness. Mr and Mrs A C Hamilton went to San Antonio Sunday night on an visit to Mrs Hamilton. Other entries list names of visitors and locals including J W Barber and J D Jennings among San Antonio residents and New Orleans guests.
Congressman Martin A. Morrison of Indiana's Ninth District wed Katherine McReynolds of Washington in a ceremony in Washington. This marks his second marriage following the 1888 union with Jillian J. Thompson of Franklin, Ind., who died seven years ago.
Octavio Sanchez Ra mon and Francisco Martinez went to the San Ramon ranch for a day of deer hunting. Sanchez accidently discharged a 4 caliber Winchester, wounding Martinez in the right calf. Martinez is reported doing nicely.
President Carranza wired from Washington that the movement of his troops toward Mexico City was a planned strategy rather than a surrender to Villa. The note disputes claims of retreat and frames the action as purposeful deployment. Associated Press report from November 24.
The Car range troops are maintaining perfect order in Vera Cruz on November 24 as authorities oversee the city amid unsettled conditions. Local officials report calm streets and compliance with curfew, with security measures tightening in the port area.
New York traders saw cotton futures dip 4 to 14 points early on November 24 before rallying on reports of heavy exports, only to retreat again later in the session.
President Wilson announced he would not appoint a federal receiver for the Colorado mines, rejecting the American Federation of Labor suggestion.
A social and literary club named the Cotilion Club formed in Laredo with over forty charter members at a meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John A. Applewhite. Officers elected include Ella Devine as president Stella Kistetter secretary David A. Clark treasurer and several couples named as chaperones. The club plans semi monthly meetings a monthly hop and seeks club quarters.
Boston hosts the Eastern Dog Club beach show featuring 700 classes with dogs of all breeds. A new judge Marwell of Orange Texas joins judges Miss Anne Tracy Clair Foster Theodore Crane and Robert Sed Wick Jr of New York. Hi Harris, a famed Welsh breeder, traveled across the ocean for the event.
London reports a split view on Poland fighting with Germans admitting halt to their advance while Russians claim a sweeping victory at Warsaw. The note cites Hindenburg stopped as significant, Turkish fronts shifting, and a looming cold weather campaign in Belgium.
A German air attack in Warsaw today shattered windows in front of the American consulate. Several persons were killed or wounded on the street. No Americans were reported hurt.
Henry Van Dyke the American minister to Belgium arrived in New York for rest and said the time is not yet ripe for peace. He urged that after the war the United States should take a French role in restoring peace.
Four Harvard faculty members and five graduates are serving in the European conflict. A Duquesque in Paris acts as a reservist and supports Red Cross work while Louis Allard serves as an interpreter at Rouen’s hospital. J A Mercier joins Le Mans territorial troops and oversees the depot office for the French Army. Dr Alfred Uover serves with the Austrian Medical Corps.
advert claims Sloan's Liniment helps with rheumatism and joint pain instantly. It advises keeping a bottle, applying to affected area, and promises quick relief with a money back guarantee.
Report from San Francisco notes 58 aboard the Nehooner Wrangled wrecked on Duxbury Reef. Of them 15 known dead and four missing, 13 saved ashore after a life line failed and a breeches buoy could not be used in time. Rescue mortars later succeeded after an inspection and new mortar arrival.
The article reports on calcium assimilation regimens for pulmonary tuberculosis with claims of improved patients, partial lung consolidation resolution, and sputum clearance. It praises Beckman’s Alterative Lines calcium as a safe aid without habit forming drugs and suggests obtaining it via Beckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
Muskegon Michigan November reports thousands of farmers and businessmen back a new Trans Michigan Railway from Muskegon to Saginaw. The venture, incorporated for 5000000, seeks no bonuses and plans donated right of way, with farmers pledging horses and hired men for grading. No individual or stock profits are intended. frenzied finance is banned.
A quiet wedding took place at Christchurch yesterday afternoon with Chaplain W. H. Watts of the Ninth Infantry officiating. James W. W. Allen first sergeant of Company F Ninth Infantry and Miss Gertrude Peterson of Appleton Maine were married with Mr. and Mrs. W. Cook as witnesses. The bride arrived in Laredo on the afternoon train before the ceremony.
In New York on November 24 Mrs William K Vanderbilt presides as patroness at a Ritz Carlton dance to benefit the Big Sisters, a philanthropic group. The event features Mrs Vanderbilt among the leading supporters and organizers.
A creditors committee requests all claims against Lucio Coronado be filed promptly to enable distribution of available funds. Signatories are J R Moore F Wormser and Joe Barberio dated November 19 1961.
In Little Rock patrols increased as a massive fire endangers the capital. The fire department doubled in strength to fight dense smoke drifting over the city while a state stone-crushing plant burned for an estimated fifty thousand dollars. The blaze extends into southeast Oklahoma and northwest Louisiana as hundreds of cotton bales are moved indoors.
The Forsyth Dental Infirmary in Boston was dedicated for free child dental care. Speakers included Governor David J. Walsh, Mayor James M. Curley and donor Thomas A. Forsyth. The project aims to improve child health by promoting dental care.
A whirlwind drive led by the Women's Welfare League seeks to recruit every resident to join for a dollar. The fund will sustain a vacation camp for girls and women and support a convalescent home, Big Sisters work with the juvenile court, and the Sauk Center industrial home.
The ceremony will occur at the bride’s brother's home tomorrow. The bride Rev Mary Jh Andrews formerly led the First Universalist Church Kansas City and the Swope Settlement head residence. The groom Rev (. Conner) pastors Universalist Church Hamilton. The bride was Kansas City’s first woman to occupy a pulpit and studied sociology at Chicago after graduating Buchtel College Akron.
The American Meat Makers Association secretary warns of a world meat shortage due to European war impact. The El Paso Times recalls earlier hoarding by packing interests before any war, echoing claims reported by the Houston Telegram.
Notice to tax payers that the City Hall office is open for 1914 real and personal tax collection. Call for settlement at once during 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. D C de Lachica, City Tax Collector. 11-5 Adv.
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