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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1914
Page
6
Notice of a 1914 order of sale in Webb County Texas City of Laredo vs Alex Trimble. Judgment for $337.57 plus tax lien on Lot No Eight in Block Thirty Eight Western Division Laredo. Sale to be held December 1 in front of Webb County Courthouse between 1 AM and 4 PM. Amador Sanchez Sheriff and deputy GARCTA sign.
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The piece denounces cotton gamblers who pushed prices down then rose them, notes Liverpool opening and Magland's stance, predicts future prosecutions, and urges a government buying selling bureau to spare Southern growers from exchange corruption and racketeering. It laments the toll on planters and calls to stop bucket shop swaps across the South.
University of Texas pressures for funds to fix inadequate campus housing as student numbers rise. President S. E. Mezes circulated appeal to alumni and friends, outlining two paths: fund all teaching and operations or reduce expenses to match demand.
A state circular laments the University of Texas lacks legislative capital for 1914-15 and proposes bond issues to finance new dormitories and classrooms. It warns that without funds the university will run until March 1915 and seeks emergency appropriations or a bond plan to avoid shutdown and improve campus facilities.
The report notes Carranza forces losing ground in Mexico with Villa seizing Mexico City and Queretaro while Gutierrez appears president. Turkish actions are described as unfriendly after a Tauneh incident. Burleson warns postmasters of a record Christmas mail volume. England and France are supplying woolens in New York amid ads and political shifts.
Notice is given that in Webb County Texas District Court on the 7th day of November 1914 a judgment was recovered against Jose Deloa for 32.65 with foreclosure of Lots 1 2 3 and 4 in block 371 in the Western Division. The property was levied upon and will be sold at the courthouse door December 1914 between 1 and 4 PM. Amador Sanchini by A R Garcia Deputy.
A compact history note lists events tied to November 25 including The Great Charter for Virginia 1658 burial of Oliver Cromwell 1658 and a Royal Society electrical discovery. It also notes battles near Chattanooga and Bavaria joining the German confederation along with the Saint Louis convention planning the Southern Pacific road in 1908 and a San Francisco disaster.
An advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment eases rheumatic pain and swelling, improves joints, and brings comfort within minutes. It touts home use for various aches and promises instant relief, suggesting purchase for 25 cents and wide household usefulness.
The article honors Rear Admiral Fletcher for his handling of the Tampico incident and service in the United States Navy. It notes his rise from Askaloosa to rear admiral, the Fletcher breech mechanism, and command of the Third Athletic Squadron during the incident. It mentions Secretary Daniels praising his leadership and the salute to the American flag after Mexican interference.
In the matter of an order of sale issued out of Feras on November 5 1814 the case against Jim Garza is noted and the plaintiff seeks a foreclosure of Lots Six and Seven in Block Fifty four in the Western Division of the City of Tarrede Webb County Texas. The sale will be conducted for cash on December first 1914 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the front doors of the Webb County Courthouse. The notice is dated November 7 1814 and signed by A B R Garza Deputy.
A fragmentary page shows a 1914 Webb County Texas court sale notice and a Dan's Kidney Pills testimonial. The sheriff declares property levy in Laredo with auction details and a separate civil judgment against KF Alexander, totaling 46.24 dollars, with parcel 118s in the western city division.
By Texas jurisdiction on the Tidday of Nov 1914 the City of Laredo is plaintiff against B S Pratt and May M Pratt with a judgment of $204.83 plus interest and a balance of $135.85 due on said judgment. A foreclosure of the described land in blocks 918 913 914 915 916 164 1212 1283 1284 1285 and part of 1080 in Eastern Route Pexa will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on the first Tuesday of December 1914 between 10 and 4 outside the Webb County Courthouse. Amador Sanchez, sheriff Webb County Texas, by Deputy Caretas.
A brief testimonial from Mas Bhaunche Bowers of Indiana Ma praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the remedy for years of poor digestion. He claims he could only eat tiny amounts until trying the tablets. after a year of use his digestion improved markedly. Sold by all dealers.
Mrs. Hal Brennan formerly Myrtle Barnett of this city died from severe burns suffered in a Dallas home fire. The burn incident occurred when her dress caught fire at a fireplace and she was enveloped in flames. Funeral plans pending. remains to be brought to Laredo for interment.
The lightweight bout between Jack Shelton of St Louis and Dale Gardner of Oakland Calif was canceled due to heavy rain turning the ring area into mud. Promoter Don Smith postponed the event to next Sunday hoping better weather will permit the fight. Both fighters stay in training and ready to meet when conditions allow.
Local paper notes the Grandi Stock Co tent show begins engagement in Corpus Christi with plans to stay in Laredo in December. Also mentions Episcopal ladies bake sale for Thanksgiving, hotel renovations, local ads for kodaks, fishing and dining spots, and assorted notices from Windrow Drug Co and other merchants.
Notice from O D Fannings that hunting permits issued for his Zapata county pasture will be cancelled on December 1, 1914. He states he will stock new cattle and prohibits hunting after that date. Readers are urged to stay out after December first.
A heavy rain began Sunday morning and continued at intervals through the day. Rainfall was heavier before daylight and extended along the three railroads for a considerable distance in the area.
A new timetable for the Texas Mexican railroad takes effect tomorrow. Trains will depart the city twenty minutes earlier and arrive twenty minutes earlier in the afternoon.
On Saturday afternoon the Nullos Club members were delightfully entertained by Mrs. M E Cayley at her home. Auction bridge was played with Mrs. Ld Christen winning the high score prize and Mrs. Agnes Huberich taking the low score award. A two course luncheon was served.
Notice to taxpayers that the City Hall office will collect real and personal city taxes for 1914. Call to settle promptly during office hours from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Urban authorities urge early settlement.
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