German indemnities and the foolproof Boycott of peace
A Daily analysis argues Germany cannot claim indemnity from the Allies for aerial attacks or occupations. It attacks German leaders for seeking revenge through war reparations while praising Allied discipline and condemning German arrogance. It also critiques government ownership of telephone services and strikes under public control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Edith Cavell
Paris
London
Rhine
Belgium
France
Spartacans
The Telephone Strike and Public Service
The telephone operators in New England strike, threatening service disruption during a critical period. Government control is blamed for rising costs without improved service, reversing past practice where innovations did not raise rates. The piece argues that under public control, new installations and rate hikes burden subscribers while quality lags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Telephone Company
Texas
Water Works Man Credits Tanlac For Cure
Alfred Jolly of 3291 Quitman Street Derver Colorado an employee of the water works department says Tanlac relieved his years of stomach misery and headaches. He reports improved appetite steadier nerves better sleep and an eight pound gain after trying various remedies. Tanlac is distributed by leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taniac
Alfred Jolly
Quitman Street
Derver
Colo
Water Works Department
Tanlac
Staure
Arm of the Law
A humorous quip from the St. Louis Globe Democrat notes a policewoman presence in Plunkville and asks if she carries a club or slipper, implying stricter policing for misbehaving youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Fielding Named Liberal Leader Nominee in Canada
Hon William Fielding, longtime Laurier ally and Halifax native, is slated to be a Liberal leadership contender at the August convention. A pioneer editor who rose to premier of Nova Scotia, he joined federal politics in 1896 as minister of finance and has since been a prominent Dominion figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Fielding
Liberal Party
Canada
Wilrid Laurier
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Laurier
Dominion
Today’s anniversaries from historic figures and events
Entries note James Blair death in Scotland circa 1655, Lord Melbourne’s second premiership in 1885, O’Connell’s Dublin society in 1840, Richard Harding Davis born 1864, 1912 Carpathia survivors arrive New York, 1916 Tyebivend captured by Russians, 1917 French report 15,000 Germans captured after two days near Soissons and Rheims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blair
William and Mary College
Scotland
Lord Melbourne
O'Connell
Dublin
National Association For Justice
Repeal
Richard Harding Davis
Philadelphia
Mt. Kisco
N. Y
Reichstag
Soissons
Rheims
Sloan's Liniment Praised for Quick Relief
The report highlights Sloan's Liniment as easing sciatic pains neuritis lumbago and various sprains strains and bruises. It emphasizes easy application fast relief clean results and economy, noting its universal preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
The Infallible Timepiece
A country living sailor prided himself on a watch that never failed for thirty years. He and a visitor wake early to see the sunrise and compare the sun times with a calendar. After a long dawn wait the sailor taps his watch and predicts the sun will appear within a minute and a half.
Local items and notices from Laredo commerce page
A collection of small notices covers Troop 1 meetings, local business ads for Groceries autos and crockery, San Jacinto Day bank closures, services and repairs, new openings, and shipping of supplies from Mexico. Includes tributes on T W Osterheld’s death in New York and postal guidance for soldiers abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Auto Company
T. W. Osterheld
New York City
Hattie Headen
Laredo
F. Sanchez Garza
Lincoln Street
Air Service Calls for 15000 Recruits Immediately
The Times reports Lieut. Ben M. Hamby urges rapid enlistment in the Army Air Service to fill a 15,000-man quota. The demobilizing army seeks swift recruitment to train men in aircraft manufacture and mechanics, with future civilian job prospects at major plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times
Ben M. Hamby
Department Air Service
Air Service
Army
Aeronautical
Aircraft Manufacturing Association
Ranid
Sale of Government Property in Laredo Texas
Government notice lists a bid sale of full office equipment including desks chairs filing cabinets Underwood typewriters and bookcases at the Federal Building Room 206 Laredo Texas on April 21 1919 at 10 oclock with inspection on April 19 1919. Government reserves right to reject bids or make an award in best interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Laredo
Texas
Dentist Dr G Hiatt Resumes Practice at Residence
Notice announces Dr G Hiatt dentist has resumed practice at his residence 1506 Chihuahua Street Heights. Contact by phone 692. Dated 4 16 6t.
Mother's Day Reflections on a Boy and His Mother
A narrator recalls a friend mourning his mother and contrasts that loss with a man who never knew his mother. The piece muses on a mother’s enduring influence shaping fear, longing, and virtue across life. It imagines the mother as a guiding presence accompanying the man through memory and conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Death of Mrs Virginia J Penn in Laredo follows Texas pioneer life
Mrs Virginia Josephine Miller Penn 69, born near Richmond Virginia, came to Texas in 1865 with her family, lived in LaGrange Houston Austin San Antonio before settling in Laredo in 1881. Wife of The Laredo Times founder, mother of six with five surviving, eight grandchildren. Funeral from 617 Flores Avenue at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Texas
Laredo
Virginia Josephine Miller Penn
Penn
Amar Penn
Virginia Josephine Miller
James Riland Miller
Richmond
LaGrange
Fayette County
Houston
James Saunders Penn
Austin
San Antonio
Justo 8. Penn
Grant
Lee
Appomatox Courthouse
Virginia J. Penn
H. Leslie Hendriks
London
England
F. A. Donald
Center Point
Justo
Mourning Her Memory as Mother's Day Approaches
A brief remembrance notes a woman who lived to seventy and a son who will wear a white carnation in her honor on Mother's Day, reflecting on the enduring bond and timing of the observance.
Knights Templar Conclave Plans Master Service
Attention Knights Templar Malta Commandery No 32 gathers in Special Conclave at the Asylum 9 46 a m Sunday in full uniform without swords to attend the Master Service at First Presbyterian Church at 10 00 sharp Sojourn ing Sir Knights invited by the Emergent Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta Commandery No. 32
Asylum
First Presbyterian Church
Whooping Cough Remedy Promoted by Chamberlains
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy to keep the cough loose and help expectoration. It is described as excellent for relief of whooping cough symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Proposed Mexican laws spark interest in Laredo merchants
A Times report on Mexico considering a ten mile dry border zone and a revival of the zona libre drew keen business interest in Laredo. Merchants foresee renewed border competition if the free zone returns, recalling past cross border shopping of French and English goods. Authorities warn that the laws may fail to pass, tempering immediate concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Laredo
Rio Grande
France
England
Classified Advertising Notice for Sales and Jobs
Business notice urges readers to advertise buys sells and exchanges in the Southwest San Antonio Express. Contact Ring 1401 or the Jarvis Plaza office. Agent H A Padon signs the notice dated 4 14 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Express
Jarvis Plaza
Victory Loan Committee Meeting Postponed to Tomorrow
The Victory Loan committees meeting at the Chamber of Commerce, urged by chairman Augist C. Richter, is rescheduled to tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. All chairmen and committees must attend to outline the campaign plan for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Loan Committees
Chamber of Commerce
Augist C. Richter
Birthdays on today's calendar
Today's notable birthdays include Charlies M. Schwab born in Williamsburg Pennsylvania 57 years ago. Also Mrs Sidney Drew born in Sedalia Missouri 29 years ago. Arence Sparrow Chicago attorney born in Kinsman Ohio 82 years ago. Bishop James Atkins born in Knoxville Tennessee 69 years ago and Edward Bo Almon congressman from Alabama born in Moulton 59 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies M. Schwab
Williamsburg
Sidney Drew
Sedata
Arence Sparrow
Chicago
Kinsman
Ohio
James Atkins
South
Knoxville
Tenn
Edward Bo Almon
Congress
Fighth
Alabama
Maulton
Ala
Sleep Quality Boost From Chamberlains Tablets
The piece advises that to perform well a man needs restful sleep, noting wakefulness from indigestion and constipation. It recommends Chamberlains Tablets as a quick relief, claiming better mood, a clear head, and improved digestion after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Also Mentioned on This Page
City Drug Co
ARM OF the Law
Plunkville
Carpathia
New York
Voeges
Tyebivend
Black Sea
Ham
Neven
la Basse
Givenchy
Troop 1
C. C. D. Grocery Co. Inc
C. O. D. Grocery Co. Inc
San Jacinto
Battle of
Royal Cigar Stand
Juarez
John Philips
Fort McIntosh
Post Hospital
Ives
J. Nieto
Vhone
J. L. Fierros
Farragut Street
Royal Theater
Priscilla Dean
Citizens Auto, Company
Moran Miss. Co
Bellmont
Malin Aves
DODGE
Panamas
Customshouse
Royal Cigar Sounds
Will WooGrexg
Himes
Farragut
Rept
Mexico
Nani
Money Makers
Lieut
Hamby
Flores Avenue
Knights Templar
WH. Mims
Business Man
H. A. Padon
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