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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1919

Page

4

Jugo-Slav Delegates Face Clash Over Territory at Paris Peace Talks

The article argues that the new Jugo-Slav nation seeks recognition without a defined state or government. It contrasts Serbian unity with Croatia and Slovania, notes Italy’s stake, and questions the fate of Dalmatian coast rights. It also covers French and German wartime conduct and imminent German delegates at Versailles.

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

Versailles 1870 versus this month on German visit

A historical comparison notes the 1870 German triumph at Versailles with William I proclaimed emperor, contrasting with this month's German visit. It highlights 19th century soldiers’ behaviors, including desecration of furnishings, use of wine, requisition of food, and the impact on French peasants.

Versailles William I Belgium France

Today’s anniversaries march through notable events

March 16 dates mark Thiers born 1797 and Caleb B. Smith born 1808. Anatole France born 1844. San Salvador destroyed by quake in 1854. 1894 Northern Railway strike reaches Northern Pacific. 1900 Italian labor strike triggers troop deployment at Cornell Dam. 1915 Russians gain two Carpathian heights. 1916 Turkey sinks Russian hospital ship Portugal. 1917 Wilson urges national aid to feed Allies and garden economy.

Louis Adolphe Thiers Marseilles Paris Caleb B. Smith Lincoln Boston Indianapolis Anatole France San Salvador Great Northern Railroad Northern Pacific Cornell Dam Westchester County N. Y Carpathians Turkey Portugal Wilson

Walker Hines to speak at American Lumber Congress in Chicago

Walker D Hines Director General of railroads USA is to discuss before the American Lumber Congress in Chicago. The Kentucky born lawyer rose from Louisville corporate law to chairman of the Santa Fe Railroad board, then assistant to McAdoo and later Director General of railroads.

Walker D. Hines American Lumber Congress Chicago United States Kentucky Virginia Louisville Santa Fe Railroad William G. McAdoo McAdoo Mr. Hines

Will Launch Bond Issue Campaign on Next Monday

Victory Liberty Bonds will run five years or shorter and Webb County people are urged to subscribe as the campaign begins next Monday.

Webb County

Victory Liberty Bond Drive Opens in Webb County

Webb County prepares to launch the Victory Liberty Bond campaign on April 21 as Aug C Richter leads a dense volunteer effort to meet the 4 5 million dollar quota. Emphasis will be on 4 percent notes with tax exemption while promoting conversion to 8 percent notes.

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

Holy Week services and local ads run in Laredo pages

Litany service at Christ Church with Creed address and choir practice tonight. Maundy Thursday Holy Communion at 9 30 am Good Friday three hour service from noon to 3 pm. Local promos include Goodyear tires at Citizens Auto, pure honey 25 cents a pound, F Sanchez Garza opening a crockery store, film at Royal Theater Shadows with Geraldine Farrar, shoe repair, Easter eggs, and a busy listing of local trades and notices from J L Fierros to Laredo Shoe Repair and more.

Christ Church C. O. D. Grocery Co. Inc Citizens Auto Company

Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed By Chambers

Medical note praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to keep the cough loose and make expectoration easier. The testimonial stresses effectiveness and reliability for relief.

Chamberlain

First 1919 Laredo onion market bulletin issued

The Bureau of Markets of the U S Department of Agriculture released the first 1919 Laredo market bulletin noting twenty six cars of onions shipped to date and prices for No 2 yellow crates and wax onions. It says shipments are from prior sales and plans daily reports for union growers and shippers.

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

Onions Sent in 19 Carloads from Laredo Last Night

The first solid trainload of onions left Laredo last night with eighteen carloads by freight and one by express, totaling nineteen cars. Combined with twenty six carloads shipped earlier, thirty five carloads have already departed. Demand and prices for Texas onions are strong and profitable, signaling continued heavy trainload shipments.

J. L. Fierros Farragut Street Laredo Chandler Citizens Auto. Company Moran Music Co Lincoln Street Bellmont Main Ave Texas

Webb County Oil Leases Spur Soon Large Field Drilling

Prospect leases for oil and gas on Webb county land spread in various directions from Laredo toward San Diego. Major oil companies are securing rights, signaling faith in Webb county as a future oil field. Indications point to extensive drilling across Webb Jim Hogg Duval Zapata Starr counties with small wells at Piedras Pintas and Noreda.

Webb County Laredo San Diego Piedras Pintas Noreda Duval County

Chamberlains Tablets Promote Hepatic Health

For bilious troubles the ad touts Chamberlains Tablets as a tonic to cleanse the liver. It claims the remedy restores appetite and banishes dullness, urging readers to try and feel the effect on digestion and vitality.

Get Rid of That Persistent Cough Boost with Eckman’s Alterative

Cure for lingering coughs and lung complaints promoted as a tonic and builder of 20 years’ success. Available in 80c or 1.50 dollar bottles at druggists or from Beckman Oratory in Philadelphia.

Eckman Beckman Oratory Philadelphia

Help Wanted and Advertising Notice in San Antonio Express

Classified note invites buying selling and business notices through the Southwest San Antonio Express. Provides contact Ring 1401 or Office on Jarvis Plaza for advertisements and inquiries.

San Antonio Express Jarvis Plaza

City Council Meeting Advances Sewer Bonds and Street Widening

The city council approved an ordinance to issue sewerage bonds and levy a 14 cent tax to pay interest and fund the sinking fund after sale. The mayor was authorized to widen Farragut street from Juarez Avenue to the I G N railway, with residents donating land and the city covering sidewalk work at about $9,000. The north Farragut stretch from Convent to Flores will also widen, spurred by Ferrara’s planned home setback. Council paid Chamber of Commerce expenses for hosting Texas Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon governors and thanked the chamber for their handling of entertainment. An ordinance also banned parking animals on the north Farragut curb between Flores and Salinas.

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

Dentist Dr Hiatt resumes practice at residence

Dr G C Hiatt a dentist resumes practice with office at his residence 1506 Chihuahua Street Heights phone 692 note dated 4 16 6t

G. C. Hiatt Chihuahua Street Heights

Do You Sleep Well

To be at his best a man must have sound refreshing sleep. Wakefulness at night leaves him unfit for daytime work. Indigestion and constipation cause wakefulness and are relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets. Try a dose and feel better with a clear head and good digestion.

Weather Outlook From New Orleans Office

The Times receives daily forecast from the U S weather bureau at New Orleans. Tonight and Thursday expect fair skies and warmer conditions. Fort McIntosh reports 24 hour observations ending 7 am with a high of 86 and a low of 64. Wind generally from the southwest. Clear conditions prevailing.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure for All Stages

A 100 dollar reward offer asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh in all stages by acting through the blood to the mucous surfaces. The makers F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo promote constitutional treatment and invite testimonials. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

Railroad times table Texas-Mexican and through fast train

Train No. 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 9 a.m. Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 8:36 p.m. Through fast train for St. Louis leaves at 10:46 a.m. and arrives at 7:16 p.m. Night Train leaves at 9 p.m. and arrives at Sam.

Corpus Christi Sam

Train Schedule for Rio Grande and Eagle Pass

Train No 1 runs from Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arriving Minera at 10 20 a m Train No 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11 00 a m arriving at avreadneat at 8 18 wos

Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Laredo Minera Avreadneat

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Germany 1870 Ictory Amercan Royal Theater Geraldine Farrar Royal Cigar Stand Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Juarez No Mexico Ixtle F. Sanchez Garza J. Nieto Angel M. Bruscas Herlinda T. Czar DODGE Dre Fidel Cantu Sanders-Alexander Miss Sanders Ben Alexander Will W. Gregg Notary Public Walker-Morrow Company Sonora News Company Pennsylvania P. W. Booth & Co Moser Auto Co Salinas Ave Metropolitan Cafe Richter Building K. C Gulf Paramount Tailoring CO Louis Dracoulis Salinas Avenue Bellans Estion Bellans NS Bell Lans Business Man H. A. Padon Weather Forecast Reed’s Drug Store People’s Pharmacy J. M. Ramos
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