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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1919

Page

21

Notice of Sale in Bankruptcy Chas Ross Estate Webb County Texas

Notice is given that under an order of sale in Chas Ross Bankrupt No 44 the trustee will sell at public auction on May 6 1919 items in Webb County Texas including blocks 1705 1710 1861 1940 2013 1642 1862 1868 1938 2014 2015 1790 1706 1707 1708 1709 1641 1939 in Laredo and one lot of second hand agricultural implements from Ross Farm listed as feed choppers plows wagons and cane mill at the Court House door in Laredo between 10 AM and 4 PM.

Chas, Ross J. C. Scott Court House Webb County Texas Laredo City of Ross F. M. Ramsay

Say It With Flowers Easter Gift Ad

A florists ad promotes Easter flowers and roses tied with ribbons for Milady or Spring arrangements for a convalescing friend. It offers nationwide delivery through the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association and guarantees every order. Order now to avoid forgetting loved ones.

Milady United States Canada Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Association

Suggestions A Gift For Milady Corsage And Flowers

A newspaper style notice describes Spring flowers arranged as corsages baskets and boxes with ribbon ties in assorted price ranges from 3.00 to 5.50. It invites callers to request appropriate suggestions for a personalized gift.

Edward Green Florist on Avenue C at 8th Street

Edward Green Florist operates on Avenue C at 8th Street offering day and night service and telephone Cr. 4107 for orders and inquiries.

Avenue C 8Th Street

Dean's Kidney Pills Backed by Laredo Citizens

Laredo residents endorse Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney backache and urinary troubles. Barber shop owner Juan Cortez says frequent standing causes back pain and kidney issues, which the remedy relieves quickly. Price 6 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Dean Laredo Juan Cortez Barber Shop Hidalgo St Mr. Cortez Foster-Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo N. Y

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Calendar Meeting Details

The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church meets at 4 PM at Mrs. R. L. Sutton's home. The four W M A circles hold 4 PM meetings with Circle A at Mrs. Trout Circle B at Mrs. Landrum Circle C at Mrs. Sizeman Circle D at Mrs. Walker.

Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church R. L. Sutton Trout Landrum Sizeman B. F. Walker Ladies Aid of The Presbyterian Church Heights

Enchanter's Part Promises Joy and Reunion in Verse

Poem laments earthly treasure and envisions magic restoring happiness across hearts and communities. It transitions to brief local notes about letters from Lieut. Siros in Sasifig Germany, Alfred Campbell’s 147th Infantry moving to Texas for discharge, and social notices including travel plans, church meetings, and holiday visits.

Local social notices and wartime memorials in city items

The column lists visits by Mrs. C G C Shiner and Mrs. Walter Buck from San Antonio, and plans for a Musical Revue with tickets at City Drug. It reports a marriage announcement for Manuel Francisco de la Garza and Josefina Cardenas, a Junior Auxiliary Easter service, Miriam Chapter memorial at Masonic Hall, and a Red Cross letter about Lt. Louis Reed's death in France.

Juan F. de la Garza Paula D. de la Garza Andres Cardenas Josefa G. de Cardenas Manuel Francisco de la Garza Josefina Cardenas San Agustin Church Miriam Chapter No Order of the Faster Star Masonic Hall J. A. Burnett R. A. Millar Katherine L. McKiver American Red Cross France Louis Reed Co. C 360Th Infantry Reed Miriam Chapter Millar Brother Reed

Resurrection Promise Message Proclaims Eternal Dawn

A devotional note proclaims the promise that those who sacrifice life in service will find life in Christ. It envisions sleep with a glorious dawn after death and a reunion that endures beyond the grave.

Lief

Personal arrivals and travels noted in city

Roe Oliver of Encinal and Farmer Jennings of San Antonio arrived in the city this morning. W W Moore cashier of the Houston Bank and Trust Co is a visitor. Otis Peaslee of San Antonio passed through en route to Hebbronville. Judge J D Dodson returned home from a business trip to San Antonio. Hon Wilbur P Allen passed this morning from Austin en route to his ranch near Hebbronville.

Roe Oliver Encinal Farmer Jennings San Antonio W. W. Moore The Houston Bank and Trust Co Otis Peaslee Hebbronville J. D. Dodson Sanntonio Wilbur P. Allen Austin

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Claim Gentle Clear Skin

Promotional ad asserts Olive Tablets cleanse blood bowels and liver replacing calomel with a gentle safe remedy. It promises clearer skin and improved health after a few nightly doses with no dark taste or bad breath, selling 10c and 25c boxes through druggists.

Edwards Dr. Edwards

Navy to Prevent Interference With Transports

The navy announces that transports will move in and out of New York harbor regardless of harbor workers strike plans. Officials say the action will not permit tying up traffic, even if it requires full U S Navy involvement to safeguard transports.

Associated Pres- Washington New York Harbor United States Navy

Birth anniversaries mark notable figures on March 16

Today honors birthdays of Thomas G. Mathers chief justice Manitoba born Luck Now Ontario 60 years ago Clarence P D Clark Wyoming senator Oswego County New York 68 Henry C Taylor USDA Farm Management chief Stockport Iowa 46 Samuel D Felker New Hampshire governor Rochester New Hampshire 60 Charlie Chaplin famed actor born in France to English parents 30 years ago

Thomas G. Mathers Manitoba Lucknow Ont Clarence PD. Clark United States Wyoming Oswego County N. Y Henry C. Taylor Farm Management Bureau U. S. Department of Agriculture Stockport Iowa Samuel D. Felker New Hampshire Rochester N. H Charlie Chaplin France

Centenary of Bishop Francis P McFarland Observed

Hartford churches marked the centennial of Rt Rev Francis P McFarland born April 16 1819 in Franklin Pennsylvania. He was ordained in 1845 in New York by Archbishop Hughes and consecrated Hartford bishop in 1858, overseeing Connecticut and Rhode Island until his death in Hartford on October 12 1874.

Hartford Conn Francis P. McFarland McFarland Franklin New York Hughes Connecticut Rhode Island

Dr King’s New Discovery and New Life Pills Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and bronchial attacks with a 60c to 1 20 price. It also promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle natural laxative sold by druggists at 25c.

Dr. King

New England to Hear Gillett Dinner Speech

Boston April 16 Congressman Frederick H Gillett will deliver the first major speech since his election as House Speaker at a Boston Home Market Club dinner tomorrow night. He will outline the new Congress program and be joined by Michigan's Joseph W Fordney and Indiana's Senator James J Watson who is to forecast tariff legislation.

Boston Mass House of Representatives Frederick H. Gillett Home Market Club New England Gillett New Congress Joseph W. Fordney Michigan Committee On Ways and Means Congress James J. Watson Indiana

Mississippi Valley Waterways Association to Convene

St Louis hosts the second annual convention of the Mississippi Valley Waterways Association with governors of fifteen states mayors of 100 valley cities and heads of 500 commercial groups invited. Topics include foreign trade national merchant marine and inland waterways development and a push for public support and standard river terminal plans.

St. Louis Mississippi Valley Waterways Association Mississippi River Mississippi Valley Gulf Ports Congress

Allies reach full understanding on peace with Germany

London reports Premier Lloyd George telling the House of Commons that allied representatives have agreed on fundamental peace questions with Germany. He hopes the demands will be presented by the end of next week and warns against military intervention in Russia as the greatest act of stupidity. The premier says there has been no Russian approach or proposal before the conference.

Russia Associated Press London Paria Germany Lloyd George House of Commons John R. Clymen England

Not Satisfactory to Labor Statement on Lloyd George Speech

William Adamson, leader of the Labor opposition in the house of commons, said Lloyd George’s address was eloquent but not entirely satisfactory. The remark followed the premier’s remarks in London on April 16.

Labor London William Adamson House of Commons Lloyd George

German press blasts French peace terms 1919

Berlin reports denounces semi official French peace terms. Tageblatt quotes Prince Lichnowsky that only force can sustain peace. Vorwaerts states no German government can sign such terms. Anzeiger condemns further mockery of Wilsons fourteen points.

Berlin Prince Lichnowsky Tageblatt Vorwaerts Anzeiger Wilson

Distinct Improvement Reported From Paris Peace Talks

Washington reports a distinct improvement in the general peace conference situation with assurances reaching the White House from Paris. The update signals progress in mediation efforts and optimism for upcoming discussions.

Washington White House Paris

Schleswig-Holstein Question Referred to Referendum

Paris report states the council of four agreed on resolving the Schleswig-Holstein issue per territorial commission conclusions. It recommends a referendum with arrangements to ensure impartial conditions for its conduct.

Schleswig-Holstein Paris Council of Four Territorial Commission

Fool or the Fraud

A friend known for heavy drinking recalls an advertisement offering a prescription for $11 to cure a red nose. He mailed the money and received a verse encouraging continued drinking and predicting a future purple hue, noting he did not report it to the post office as he doubted legal action could be taken.

Post Office Department

Southern Italian Cities Back Territorial Claims at Rome Meeting

Representatives from twelve southern Italian cities met in Rome to express strong support for Italy's territorial claims before the peace conference. The gathering emphasized unified national stance and regional backing for the proposed frontiers.

Rome Italy

Wntente Assurance On Polish Troops For Polish Territory

General von Hammerstein of the German armistice commission telegraphed the people's council asserting that the Entente powers promised General Halter's Polish troops would be employed only to maintain order in the former Russian lands vacated by Germany.

Lissa Baron von Hammerstein German Armistice Commission People's Council Wntente Halter Jin

Anarchy Reigns in Munich as Robberies Rise

A Copenhagen despatch reports complete anarchy in Munich with work halted trains silent robbers looting houses and threats to banks. The First Infantry is said to have joined the Spartacists in the unrest.

Munich London Copenhagen

German Troops Seize Magdeburg in April Push

German government troops occupied the entire town of Magdeburg on a Tuesday according to a Weimar despatch to the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin. The report notes the seizure as part of a broader April campaign with Copenhagen mentioned in the dispatch.

Magdeburg Copenhagen Weimar Lokal Anzeiger Berlin

Women workers gain weekly minimum wage in Seattle

Women employed in steam laundries in Seattle now receive a minimum wage of 15 dollars per week. Business and professional women clubs exist in over fifty U.S. cities. The first federation of such clubs in the South is organized in Atlanta. Asheville, North Carolina, claims one of the South’s first barber shops owned and operated entirely by women.

Seattle United States Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs South Atlanta Ashville N. C

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities

Advertisement notes THE TIMES offers daily opportunities with a subscription priced at 60 cents per month.

the Times

Foreigner Watch in Korea Faces Murder Risk

Reports from Shanghai dated April 16 warn foreigners who witnessed Korean suffering under Japanese forces during the passive revolution are in danger. Americans who saw the events note that hired thugs may target those who know too much.

Uy Associated Press Shanghai Korea

Southern Association of College Women meets at Mississippi institute

Visitors arrive in Columbus for the annual convention hosted by the Southern Association of College Women. Dean Virginia Gildersleeve of Barnard College and President J A Dinwiddie of Tulane University will speak during the week at the Mississippi Industrial Institute and College.

Columbus Misc Southern Association of College Women Mississippi Industrial Institute and College Virginia Gildersleeve Barnard College J. A. Dinwiddie Tulane University

Easter Flowers High in Price in New York

New York reports rising prices for Easter flowers as markets fill with lilies, tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. Firms fear weak sales due to war-related production curtailment and limited lily supply this season.

New York

Centennial Birth Anniversary of Rt Rev Francis P McFarland

Delegates from many States converge in St Louis for the second annual Mississippi Valley Waterways Association convention. Georgia Federation of Labor holds its annual convention in Brunswick addressing reconstruction issues. Ohio Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum hosts a two day meeting in Cleveland. Walker D Hines to speak in Chicago on railroad transportation at the American Lumber Congress. Michigan Good Roads Association maps highways improvements in Grand Rapids. Governor Smith to preside over Albany public hearing on Sunday baseball and Sunday motion picture shows in New York State.

Francis P. McFarland Dartford St. Louis Mississippia Valley Waterways Association Georgia Foderation of Labor Aivite Brunswick Ohio Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum Ia Cleveland Walker D. Hines American Lumber Congress Chicago Michigan Good Roads Association Grand Hoapida Smith Albany New York State

New Zealand Soldiers Vote Trims Prohibition Majority

Despatches report hard fighting and many casualties on both sides as New Zealand soldiers vote on April 11. The result wipes out the prohibition majority in the commonwealth, according to London reports dated April 16.

London New Zealand

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District Court of the United States Southern District of Texas Edward Green Mickie OCEI Mra Violet 8S Oberfeldt Society Fairy Dells Noah Dove Hope Misery Samuel Alphonse Siros Sasifig Metz Napoleon Cologne Alfred Campbell 147Th Infantry Tennessee J. P. McKeon McKeon Edna Wright Henry Hagelstein City Oliver Ulmer Mount Pleasant Esther Sharkey R. T Poster Bertha Dix Will Jones Seth Wilcox J. N. Hill Wheeler Gulf Refining Co Rio Grande City Walter Buck B. J. Black City Drug Store Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald A. C. Hamilton de la Garza-Cardenas Christ Church C. W. Cook Albert Martin Martha Anderson Marguerite Nelson NAVY Baker America Bolo Pasha Assas Southern College Aruggist
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