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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1920

Page

6

German Evasion of Peace Treaty Tarnishes Honor

The German delegation head and many Germans, especially the prewar government, evade treaty terms after World War I. Scapa Flow, refusal to surrender accused offenders, and a staged revolution show deliberate breach. Essen arms factory seized by revolutionary forces defies stipulations. German honor is questioned as the nation pursues terms to suit its aims, risking further loss of prestige.

Scapa Flow Germany Reutral Essen Terres Aed

Is It a Bugaboo in the Bolshevik Fight

The Corpus Christi Caller argues against labeling the campaign against Bolshevism a mere bugaboo claiming the red menace is real and dangerous. It warns against appealing to class prejudice and politics of fear while urging focus on genuine issues and presidential accountability.

Corpus Christi

Portrait of Jesus in a 1 900 year old Roman letter

A World column reports on a modern Rome scholar restoring a Latin letter by Publius Lentulus describing Jesus. The text portrays Jesus as tall, handsome, with blond hair, blue eyes, serene face, and gentle demeanor. Antiquarians consider the letters genuine. rediscovery fuels debate on Christ’s appearance.

Rome Jesus Christ Publius Lentulus Palestine Nazareth Italy Julius Lentulus Jesus Mary New York World

Texas teachers need amendment to raise salaries

In Dallas on March 29 Associated Press reports East Texas Normal College president B Pinnion argues Texas must pass a constitutional amendment at the November election to relieve a severe teacher shortage. He cites wage gaps, a deficit of 2 000 tutors, and higher pay for manual training students currently earning more than graduates would as teachers.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Texas Ht. B. Pinnion East Texas Normal College Commerce Binnion Cleveland Ohio

Jocat Nins at Royal Opera House draws full Laredo crowds

The Maria Caballo Co. played to sold out houses on Saturday and Sunday at the Royal Opera House. They close their engagement in Laredo with the final performance tomorrow night.

Maria Caballo Co Royal Opera House Laredo Juarez Plumbing The Bon Ton

Bliss Native Oil Promises Quick Relief for Pains

An old advertisement claims Bliss Native Oil eases pains in the chest neck arms and other affected areas after rubbing in. It asserts quick relief, improved blood circulation, and rapid disappearance of aches for sprains strains sore muscles and rheumatic pains. Made by The Alonzo O Bliss Medical Company Washington DC. Price 50c and 25c per bottle.

BLISS Alonzo O. Bliss Medical Company Washington, DC

Bor-Tex Well Yields Pure Water at Shallow Depths Near Laredo

Drillers at Bor-Tex Oil Co on L. A. Ortiz ranch nine miles northwest of Laredo report pure fresh water found at 85 feet and again at 140 feet. Water described as sweet and delicious. Drilling down 150 feet with a double shift to run 24 hours a day, weather permitting.

Laredo Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co Bor-Tex Oil Co Mr. Black L. A. Ortiz Ranch

Improved Health Of J M Garza In Laredo

J M Garza long time resident of Laredo and recently gravely ill is somewhat improved and friends are glad his condition is not so serious now.

J. M. Garza Laredo

Promulgation of Tamaulipas Governor Rafael Cardenas

General Rafael Cardenas, newly elected governor of Tamaulipas, assumes office succeeding Acting Governor Gonzalez. Across Tamaulipas yesterday the election was promulgated, with Mayor Macias announcing in Nuevo Laredo to large crowds as the military band played.

Rafael Cardenas Tamaulipas Gonzalez State of Cardenas Nuevo Laredo Macias

Holy Week Services at Christ Church Announced

Holy Week services listed for Christ Church include Monday Litany at 5 p.m. Tuesday Children's Litany at 6 p.m. Wednesday Litany at 7 30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Holy Communion at 9 30 a.m.

Christ Church

Colonel Buck Praised at Laredo Farewell Banquet

A farewell banquet in the Hamilton Hotel Cafe honored Colonel Beaumont B. Buck upon his transfer to Fort Crook Nebraska. Speakers from the Mexican and American communities praised his leadership, courage in WWI battles Cantigny Argonne Meuse Disissons, and pledged continued friendship between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo as Buck and his wife plan future visits to the city.

Laredo Beaumont B. Buck Twentieth Infantry Fort Crook Nebraska Buck Hamilton Hotel I. A. Matthes Melquiades Garcia Nuevo la United States Mexico Rio Grande Auld Lang Syne Fort McIntosh West Point Frank H. Winn 87Th Infantry Cantigny Argonne Meuse

Eagle Pass High Quintet Wins Southwest Texas Title

Laredo High School fell 26 to 22 to Eagle Pass High School in a Saturday championship game at Eagle Pass. Laredo led 16 to 14 at halftime before Eagle Pass rally with strong finishing by Andrew Bonnet Elias Garza and Walter Davidson. Referee was Lieutenant Leftwich.

Laredo Eagle Pass Nagle Pass Southwest Texas Wharton Laredo High School Eagle Pass High School Andrew Bonnet Elias Garza Walter Davidson Weter Vsrothers Lieut Leftwich 3D Infantry

Palm Sunday Observances Mark Holy Week Across Churches

Yesterday, Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches distributed palms to congregants. This week features daily services in area churches as Holy Week continues. Next Thursday observes Maundy Thursday with ceremonies by the Scottish Rite Masons. Next Friday is Good Friday and the following Sunday Easter Day.

List of names in apparent historical notice or roster

A long sequence of personal names and titles follows, including Buck, Colonel Frank H Winn, Lieut Col Ewell, Capt A B Kaemfer, R H Guinn, J C Netzer, F A Matthes, J S Westbrook, E G Clingenpeel, Melquiades Garcia, B G Salinas, J N Worsham, Lieut J Phillips, F A Lattig, Lieut Russell Snyder, Lieut F B Johnson, Lieut Rex Stoner, Robert L Bobbitt, Robt E Essing, Vice Consul Dickinson, Vice Consul Adams, BE Denike, W T Neblett Jr, E A Atlee, Hal Brennan, M W Brennan, Aug C Richter, Dr A BE McCulloch, Leon Daiches, Solomon C Freed, W L Guyler, Dr H Stow Garlick, R K Mims, J L Matthews, Alden B Muller, W S Cantrell, Don Mims, Sam Mackin, John R Lobdell, Dr H C Hall, Major H F Phillips, Leo M Purwin, L Alexander, J S Penn and C E Benson.

B. Buck Frank H. Winn Col. Ewell A. B. Kaempfer R. H. Guinn J. C. Netzer F. A. Matthes J. S. Westbrook E. G. Clingenpeel Melquiades Garcia B. G. Salinas J. N. Worsham J. Phillips F. A. Lattig Russell Snyder

Ipeza Pesia Balks at Border Extradition Charged Teller

Alvaro Pesia, former teller at Merchants State Bank, waives extradition in Mexico City then changes course near Nuevo Laredo. Mexican authorities arrest him and hold pending Texas governor extradition request for delivery to U.S. authorities in Laredo.

Alvaro Pesia Merchants State Bank & Trust Co Mexico City Laredo Nuevo Laredo Pefia Rio Grande Texas Cardenas Tamaulipas Perla

City Barber Shop Extends Hours On Saturdays

A notice states the City Barber Shop will stay open until 10 p m on weekdays and until 12 p m Saturdays starting April 1. Also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring health remedy from Herrera's Pharmacy.

Linares Hollister Herrera’s

Oklahoma oilmen tour Santo Tomas drilling site near Laredo

A Tulsa group led by S. E. Bailey and J. F. Crow with Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co. officers visited the Santo Tomas tract 24 miles northwest of Laredo. Judge Lane joined them as they toured the site and voiced optimism. They predicted the area would soon be mapped as proven oil territory and talked of bringing in a gusher.

Tulsa Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co Santo Tomas Ranch S. E. Bailey J. F. Crow J. Edward Barker Ira Short Oklahoma Santo Tomas Laredo Judge Lane

Southern Plumbing Co hires John H. Hesse for sheet metal work

Notice announces John H. Hesse arriving from San Antonio to head the sheet metal department at the Southern Plumbing Company. The firm can take contracts for cornices, skylights, metal ceilings, electric signs, and automobile fenders and speed bodies. Estimates cheerfully given on request.

John H. Hesse San Antonio Southern Plumbing Company Southern Plumbing CO

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