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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1919

Page

16

Jugo Slavia faces a fight for recognition and borders

The article argues the new Jugo-Slav nation lacks unity and a clear territory and may be blocked by Croatia Slavonia and Serbia. It notes Serbia’s shift to a republic, Croatia's lack of independence, and disputes over the Adriatic coast and Fiume. It contrasts French and German conduct and hints at Germany’s forthcoming Versailles delegation.

Jugo-Slavia Italy Austria Serbia Croatia Slavonia Paris Bosnia and Herzegovina Adriatic Fiume Dalmatian Balkan Slovania Peace Conference League of Nations Versailles Germany Belgium France

Versailles 1870 to 1919 German War Parallels

The piece contrasts the 1870 visit to Versailles when Prussia and allied states formed the German Empire with later invasions. It notes German soldiers’ swagger and excesses in occupation, including use of beds and furniture and wine, and peasant requisitions amid French suffering.

Versailles William I Belgium France

County urged to subscribe to Liberty Bond issue campaign

Webb County residents are urged to support a bond issue campaign announced to begin next Monday. The plan promotes Victory Liberty Bonds with a five year or shorter repayment option and calls on local people to subscribe.

Webb County

Victory Liberty Bond drive opens in Webb County

Webb County gears up for the Victory Liberty Bond campaign opening Monday April 21 anniversary of San Jacinto. County Chairman Aug C Richter leads a broad force to canvass for 4 percent notes with tax exemption and convertibles, aiming to surpass quotas and aid returning soldiers.

Texas San Jacinto Webb County Aug. C. Richter Richter Victory Liberty Loan Treasury Victory Uncle Sam Liberty Glass

Litany and Holy Week services at Christ Church

Litany service tonight at Christ Church with Creed address followed by choir practice. Tomorrow Maundy Thursday Holy Communion at 9:30 am. Good Friday three hour service from 12 to 3 pm.

Christ Church C. 9. D. Grocery Co. Inc

Anniversaries and historical events noted for March 16

March 16 marks birthdays and deaths of notable figures including Louis Adolphe Thiers and Anatole France. Events range from the 1854 San Salvador earthquake to wartime actions in 1915 1917 and labor strikes in 1990.

Caleb B. Smith Lincoln Boston Indianapolis Anatole France Paris Carpathians Turkey Portugal Wilson

Hines Named Director General of US Railroads

Hines, appointed to succeed McAdoo as Director General of railroads, speaks in Chicago today before the American Lumber Caen Sress. A Southerner born in Kentucky, he studied in Kentucky and Virginia, practiced law, and rose to chairman of the Santa Fe Railroad before joining the McAdoo administration.

William G. McAdoo McAdoo Mr. Hines

Whooping Cough Remedy Promoted For Cough Relief

An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to keep the cough loose and the expectoration easy, calling it excellent for relief.

Chamberlain

Local Market Bulletins Begin For Onion Trade In Laredo

The first 1819 market bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture issued in Laredo provides onion shipping data. It notes 26 cars moved to date with shipments on the 14th and prices for No 2 yellow onions at 3 dollars per crate. The Bureau will issue daily reports, available to applicants.

Laredo Bureau of Markets U. S. Department of Agriculture Texas

Bilious Troubles Cure Promises From Chamberlains Tablets

Health promotion claim for Chamberlains Tablets to aid liver function and cure bilious troubles. Advertises quick relief in appetite and energy, urging readers to try the product and feel revived.

Large Onion Shipments Leave Laredo in Trainloads

The night saw nineteen carloads of onions depart Laredo by freight and express, making thirty five carloads already sent from here. Demand for Texas onions remains strong and prices paid to growers are satisfactory and profitable, signaling continued heavy trainload shipments.

Laredo Texas

Webb County oil leases signal vigorous future drilling

Prospect leases for oil and gas rights on Webb county land near Laredo and along the Texas Mexican railroad are being secured by numerous oil firms. With known wells at Piedras Pintas and Noreda in Duval county, indications point to extensive Southwest Texas drilling across Webb Jim Hogg Duval Zapata and Starr counties as oil activity builds.

Webb County Laredo San Diego Piedras Pintas Noreda Duval County

Get Rid of That Persistent Cough

Eckman's Alterative offered as a tonic and upbuilder with 20 years of use. Sold in 8c and 1.50 dollar bottles by druggists or from Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.

Eckman Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Advertising notice for buying and selling in the Ex press

Mr Business Man invites readers to place buy sell exchange or help wanted notices in the San Antonio Express. Contact 1401 or the office on Jarvis Plaza to publish advertisements in the Southwest newspaper.

San Antonio Express Jarvis Plaza

City Council OKs sewer bonds and Farragut street widening

The meeting approved issuing sewerage bonds and a 14 cent tax to fund interest and a sinking fund. The mayor can widen Farragut street from Juarez Ave to I and G N railway, with residents donating land and the city covering sidewalk and fence removal costs around 9 000 dollars. The north Farragut segment from Convent Ave to Flores Ave will also widen to accommodate a new home setback, and the council funded Chamber of Commerce costs for hosting governors from Texas Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon. An ordinance bans parking of animals on Farragut street between Flores and Salinas Avenues.

Farragut Street Juarez Avenue Convent Avenue Flores Avenue Ferrara Chamber of Commerce Texas Tamaulipas Nuevo Leon Laredo Flores and Salinas

Dentist Dr Hiatt resumes practice at residence

Dr. G C Hiatt dentist resumes practice from his home office at 1506 Chihuahua Street Heights with telephone 692 as of the notice dated 4 16 6t.

G. C. Hiatt Chihuahua Street Heights

Do You Sleep Well

An advertising note claims wakefulness and poor daytime performance come from indigestion and constipation. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a quick relief, offering a clear head and better digestion after a dose.

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

Tonight and Thursday fair with warmer conditions expected. Fort McIntosh reports a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a maximum 86 degrees and minimum 54 degrees. Winds align from the southwest as skies remain clear.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim and Reward Offered

Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh in all stages by bloodstream action. Proponents offer 100 reward for any unsolved case. Send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.

Hall Hai F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

Railroad Time Table Notices From Texas And Mexico

Railroad schedule lists Train No 1 to Corpus Christi at 9 a m Train No 2 from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m International and Great Northern Through fast train to St Louis at 10 46 p m Night Train leaves at 9 p m and arrives at 1 a m

Corpus Christi

Train Schedule Between Laredo and Minera

Train No 1 runs daily excluding Sunday from Laredo at 8 30 am arrives Minera at 10 20 am Train No 2 leaves Minera daily excluding Sunday at 11 am arrives Evade at 2 38 pm

Laredo Minera Evade

Also Mentioned on This Page

1870 Tory Citizens Auto Company F. Sanchez Garza Lincoln Street Royal Theater Geraldine Farrar C. O. D. Grocery Co. Inc Royal Cigar Stand No. 103 Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Juarez No Mexico Ixtle J. Nieto J. L. Fierros Bermuda Citizens Auto. Company Moran Music Co Bellmont Main Ave Angel M. Bruscas Herlinda T. Czar DODGE Citizens Auto, Company Sanders-Alexander Miss Sanders Ten Alexander Gregg Times Farraguttreet Magasines Louis Adolphe Thiers Marseilles Walker-Morrow Company Mien Sonora News Company Amalie Pennsylvania P. W. Booth & Co Moser Auto Co Salinas Ave Metropolitan Cafe Gulf Paramount Tailoring CO Louis Dracoulis Salinas Avenue Bellans IND Business Man H. A. Padon Weather Forecast Rio Grande Breeden Reed's Drug Store People’s Pharmacy J. M., Ramos
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