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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1918

Page

14

Editorial on Texas constitution and legislative power

The piece argues the Texas constitution should not shield or bind legislative overreach noting editorials from Galveston and Farmers Protective Association critiques of laws forced by current lawmakers. It warns that without limits to legislative power courts lose precedent and the people lose rights, urging electorate control.

The Galveston News Galveston Farmers Protective Association Texas State of Tom, Dick and Harry Forks of the Creek Legislative Department Austria

The New Peace Drive and Alleged Diplomatic Lies

A European diplomat accused of lying about peace terms in World War I and a dispute over Alsace Lorraine is described. The article suggests Entente declarations on peace were a political maneuver amid ongoing hostilities, with France denying raising the issue.

Germany Alsace-Lorraine Aleace-Lorraine France Austria Alsace Lorraine Teutons

Rain Content in Border Region as Laredo Sees Light Showers

Good rains around Laredo with light rainfall here. Bruni reports a two inch downpour while creeks flow on big ranches. storms roared east of Laredo with thunder and lightning last night and early this morning.

Bruni Laredo Joareda Texas Pescadito Hebbronville Rio Grande & Fagle Pass Dolores Minera

School Trustee Election Set for Tomorrow in Laredo

Three current members of the Laredo Independent School District board will be reelected to two year terms with no opposition. Incumbents Co Ro Molina Fred H Ligarde and Dro MP Callinan face voters in Ward 1 Ward 2 at Central School and Ward 2 Ward 4 at Urbahn Grammar School.

Laredo Laredo Independent En Uire Co Ro Molina Fred H. Ligarde Dro Callinan Veterg Wil Urbahn

Five Family Benefits From Tanlac In Dallas

Arthur M. Compton of 120% Wood Street Dallas says Tanlac gained ten pounds in three weeks and cured stomach upset, nervousness, insomnia, and low spirits. He credits his uncle from Terrell for urging the trial and notes the whole family feels better. Tanlac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co.

Taniac Arthur M. Compton Oriental Hotel Wood Street Dallas Texas Mr Compton Falen Terrell Laredo Windrow Drug Co Ady

Notable Birthday Today April 6 Playwright Winchell Smith

Notable birthday today April 6 honors Winchell Smith the Hartford born playwright of rural life comedy Turn to the Right now 47. He acted 1894 1904 and learned play production before partnering with Arnold Daly in 1904. Smith later wrote a play of his own in 1906 and rose to prominence in the theater world.

Winchell Smith Cantonments United States Mr Smith Hartford Arnold Daly G. Bernard Shaw

National Foreign Trade Session in Cincinnati

Cincinnati to host the fifth National Foreign Trade Convention by the National Foreign Trade Council. About 1500 delegates from across the country attended last year in Pittsburgh. the Cincinnati event will run three days with papers and group discussions led by experts. James A. Farrell will preside, with a banquet featuring President Farrell, Governor Cox, Frank A. Vanderlip, and Haward N Hurley.

Cincinnati National Foreign Trade Council Pittsburg Pittsburgh James A. Farrell States Steel Corporation Farrell Cox Ohio Frank A. Vanderlip New York Haward N Hurley United States Shipping Hoard

The Grand Womanness Wedding At Royal Opera House

Charlie Kaplin and Theda Bara wed at the Royal Opera House in a “womanless” ceremony attended by more than fifty notable figures. The program features crossdress, songs, and specialties by performers, with heavy ticket sales and a full house expected tonight.

Royal Opera House Charlie Kaplin Theda Bara Neptune

Trade restrictions on flour sugar sales and field day for women athletes

All grocers must log sales of Flour and Sugar with customer details and monthly limits per person. Comprehensive cards will be issued and card access will restrict purchases. Berkeley hosts a University of California field day for women athletes featuring intercollegiate basketball fencing tennis and more as Cal women’s sports expand this season.

A.D Smith Webb County Berkeley Osh University of California Leland Stanford, Jr. University Calfornia University California

Confusion Over Tuscania Death Name Ybarra or Rivera

The War Department listed Jose Ybarra of Laredo among Tuscania victims, yet a letter from France and a press query suggest the doomed soldier may be Jose Rivera the Laredo pugilist. Local officials remain uncertain as families await official confirmation and grave details.

War Department Jose Ybarra Laredo Scotland Ybarra France Tuscania Jose Rivera Rivera

Laredo Onions Roll to Markets Nationwide

Thirteen carloads of onions left Laredo last evening on a special LE and GN Railway train bound for markets across the country where they will be sold at once. This brings total shipments to thirty four carloads from Laredo with growers optimistic about a strong season and sustained demand.

Laredo

Deafness Cured by Constitutional Remedy Flailed

An old advertisement extols constitutional treatment for deafness caused by catarrh. It promises $100 reward for any deafness cured by catarrh treatment and touts Home remedies and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as aids to restoring health.

Toledo Chamberlain

Funeral for Miss Sallie Dodd Moved to Afternoon

Funeral services for Miss Sallie Dodd will be held at 4 20 this afternoon from the Canvery undertaking parlors to the city cemetery with interment in the family plot. The body, delayed by a late Abilene train, arrived this afternoon instead of this morning and altered the schedule from 9 4 to 4 20.

Miss Sallie Dodd Canvery Miss Dodd Abilene

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