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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1914
Page
3
Mayor McComb announced on meeting day that the city market will begin remodeling October 1 to become one of the state’s best and most sanitary markets. Vendors will relocate outside during work, new cement and steel mesh flooring will be installed with drainage to a central sewer, two hydrants added for daily flushing, and fireproof screen floors replacing doors to end rodent access.
Made Rite Flour and Robust Kansas flour advertised as the cream of northern mills and especially good for cake baking. Sanitary Grocery invites trial with every sack guaranteed and provides phone contact 666. Ad dated 9 10 61.
Tuesday evening the Thursday Sewing Club and husbands hosted a pleasant surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Wormser and Mr. and Mrs. L. Joseph. Members met at a designated place, went to the Wormsers’ home, played a lively game of 500, enjoyed an ice course, and spent the evening in enjoyable planning.
Laredo independent district schools reopen Monday September 21 with higher enrollment expected due to Mexican refugee families. Improvements were made during vacation including building upgrades and additional teaching staff to handle the increased pupil load while Catholic schools report stronger attendance.
Swellings of flesh from inflammation cold fractures toothache neuralgia or rheumatism can be relieved by applying Ballard's Snow Liniment. Rub in well over the part affected. Its healing penetrating power eases pain reduces swelling and restores natural conditions. Prices 26c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
A playful note extols pairing a golf outing with Tuxedo tobacco. It invites readers to grab their bag and take along a tin of Tuxedo for a satisfying open-air smoking experience on the links.
Berry of Encinal and Chas Muel of San Diego visit the city while Walter Shiner of San Antonio and Chas Cooper from San Antonio arrive and stay at local hotels. The list includes guests from Beaumont Houston Chicago and Monterrey with several travelers departing for New York and Tampico. A peculiar incident reports a male traveler dressed as a female seized at Nuevo Laredo amid fears of a group terrorizing the town.
Juan Lugo arrested by constitutionalists in Nuevo Laredo on suspicion of Huerta sympathies faced a courtmartial trial this morning and was acquitted. He testified loans he made to the Huerta government were extracted under threat, and he complied under coercion.
Houston prepares the 1014 No-Tsu-Oh Deep Water Jubilee with enhanced attractions and larger spending. Managing Director Vom Flasman says war pressures strengthen resolve to celebrate bigger and grander, inviting notable figures including President Wilken, with a new ship channel opening as the event’s centerpiece and a Made in Houston exhibit. Local counties pledge Gulf Coast entries as planning accelerates.
AP reports U S Justice Department to begin an investigation into Texas cotton prices. Simultaneously World War I fronts unfold across Europe as Austrian retreat expands, Russian advance nears Berlin, and German lines threaten Paris while Ghent falls into Allied hands.
Dallas will host the American Life Convention bringing together over a hundred Western and Southern life companies. Total assets reach 250 million dollars with life insurance in force near 1 trillion dollars. The convention agenda includes city and Texas life insurance company hosts.
The annual conference of the Society of American Indians will be held here next month bringing together prominent advocates of Indian rights and education. Speakers will include Gen. R. H. Pratt founder of the Indian school system Gabe E. Parker US Treasury register Stephen Jones Indian Y M C A secretary and Matthew K. Sniffin an Indian Rights Association officer.
In Helena Montana on September 10 delegates from sixteen arid land states will organize the Interstate Irrigation Commission and discuss plans. States expected include Arizona New Mexico Utah Colorado Nevada Idaho California and Montana. After a three day session in Helena the group will move to Calgary for the International Irrigation Congress with several Western governors anticipated.
Philadelphia expects a packed convention month with the American Federation of Labor session starting November 9 for two weeks. The Union Label Trades department meets in the first week, followed by building trades groups from across the country, drawing over 1000 visitors and possibly English and Canadian delegates.
A fragment lists numerous personal names and places including San Antonio Monterey Dallas Houston San Diego Jacksonvilles Mercedes Encinal and others. The readable items present a roster-like roll of individuals and locales without a clear event date action or outcome.
William A. Brady works on staging the American locale melodrama Life and aims to complete preparations for a November debut.
Universal remedy claim for stomach and bowel disorders in babies. Describes McGees Baby Elixir as genuine merit, quick action, pure and pleasant to take. Priced at 25¢ and 5c per bottle, sold by all druggists.
This morning a fragment about an inch long flew from a piece of steel while a worker at Ascension Bat tista near the Stowers store chipped metal. The chip pierced the left arm, driven an inch and a half, causing heavy bleeding before removal and leaving the man laid up for a few days. It narrowly missed severing the main artery.
Washington dispatches report that Britain France Spain and China agreed to sign peace commission treaties with the United States. The move aims to prevent the United States from being suddenly drawn into a conflict while Germany Japan and Russia accept the treaties in principle but are not ready to sign.
London reports the premier asked parliament to add another half million men to the army, signaling intensified military expansion during the crisis. The push reflects wartime mobilization and potential implications for defense spending and national policy.
Washington reports the completed war revenue bill imposes a 2 percent tax on all freight and export shipments, adds 50 cents to beer, and 20 cents per gallon on domestic wines. The measure is expected to raise about 107 million dollars.
J H Houghland of Eldon Iowa praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy used by enlistees for the Spanish war. He says travelers and households should not be without this remedy and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
A syndicate of New York bankers has arranged to take care of 80,000,000 of New York city obligations held in Europe without calling on other banks. The action connects Washington reports with European holdings and indicates coordinated mediation by major financial houses.
Los Angeles Sept 10 The first land opening under the reclamation extension act will take place on the 206000 acre Truckee Carson project near Fallon Nevada about a week from today. About 46000 acres of choice land will be drawn for in many farms. About 8400 acres of lands in private ownership will become subject to water rights applications next Monday.
Beginning next Monday the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul system will route its transcontinental passenger business through Spokane Washington. Present schedules will be maintained, though mileage increases fourteen miles. The Milwaukee will use the new Oregon Washington line between Marengo and Spokane and its own new line between Spokane and Plummer Idaho.
A fragment notes an unprecedented goal of 1.2 million for England, signaling a historic target or fundraising figure. Details on source, date, or context are not provided, but the term suggests a major national objective or financial aim.
Petrograd dispatch reports Japan has joined the agreement prohibiting peace terms without Allied approval, signaling a shared stance among major powers. The note cites Tokyo's adherence as part of broader wartime diplomacy.
Paris dispatch cites Nancy reporting a rumor that German forces have evacuated Luneville. The note adds little verifiable detail but reflects wartime rumors circulating in early September.
Ambassador Page reports that England intends to press for victory against Germany and will not seek peace until a decisive defeat ends the war, reflecting a hard line stance from London on September 10.
Austrians leaving Cracow reported as part of wartime movements with Petrograd noting the evacuation on September 10. Sparse dispatches indicate shifts in frontline positions and shifting control in the region.
London reports that the battle continued with the enemy driven back and guns and prisoners captured as British forces crossed the Marne northward. Field Marshal French notes the campaign began with British annihilation risk from overwhelming numbers, a shock to the public aware of the desperate situation.
Ghent reports forty thousand German sailors have arrived at Brussels signaling complete mobilization of the German reserve as of September 10.
From a talk with the emperor the German minister claims William has no plan to lift the siege of Paris and says Germany will press on until France is rendered unable to renew its military threat.
In a vivid anecdote from The Chicago News a Scotch school board examiner asks a class about why the ocean is salty. A bright girl raises her hand and blurts Salt fish, sir, causing laughter and a moment of triumph for the pupil.
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