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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1919
Page
6
The Laredo Times and Penn Publishing Company announce daily and weekly editions with mail or carrier delivery options to the United States Mexico and Canada. Rates include one copy daily or weekly subscriptions with monthly and yearly terms and advance payment required.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use and republish all AP credited dispatches and other local news published in this paper as stated in the copyright notice.
The Mexican federal soldiers used a ruse of desertion to enter Zapata's camp and killed the bandit chief as he inspected new recruits. The piece notes Zapata's romantic legend, questions the effectiveness of guerrilla tactics, and compares the event to historic captures. It also discusses mutiny among American troops in Russia and the social stigma of desertion.
The article portrays Villa as bloodthirsty and treacherous, killing for pleasure and stealing from friends. It calls him a savior of Mexico in name only, argues for drastic action against him, and suggests Mexican commanders may soon move to capture him, noting his disruptive impact on Mexico and beyond.
Public auction will sell real estate blocks 1705 1710 1861 1940 2018 1642 1862 1863 1938 2014 2015 1790 1706 1707 1708 1709 1641 1939 and second hand farm implements at Ross Farm in Laredo Webb County Texas on May 6 1919 between 10 am and 4 pm. Trustee F M Ramsay will conduct the sale under Hon. J C Scott referee in bankruptcy order dated March 18 1919.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild reliable laxative substitute for calomel easing liver and bowel troubles. They protect teeth, act quickly to correct constipation and dullness, and lift mood with no strong after effects. Available 10c and 25c a box at all druggists.
A returning serviceman describes arriving in New York with war wounds and little money. He searched for work for ten days but remains broke, struck by city lights, and longs to return home to Texas along the Rio Grande.
April 14 marks events across history including 1814 Bayonne sortie repulsed by British, 1849 Kossuth named Governor of Hungary, 1869 steps toward prohibition party in Maine, 1894 death of Zebulon Vance, 1915 Zeppelin raid fatalities, 1916 Galician height taken, 1917 British offensive rolling back Germans over a 50 mile front.
A memorial list honors Lieuts E J Cousineau Luke Loftus Percy Winch and Sergeants G Bigden C Woodul G Smith A Bold along with Sig Elec P A Diaz Corporals J Correu M Little L Diaz Edmundo Lopez Benjamin Hastings Moises Carrero Francisco Garcia Lorenzo Rendon Jose Ybarra for wartime service and sacrifice.
Henry Churchill King, chosen as one of two American members of the Inter-Allied Commission appointed by the Peace Conference to study Syria, is a leading educator and president of Oberlin College since 1902. Born in Michigan in 1858, he graduated from Oberlin in 1879 and studied at Harvard and in Berlin. He began his teaching career in 1884 as associate professor of mathematics at Oberlin and has led the Religious Education Association and served as a Carnegie Foundation trustee.
Princess Beatrice, daughter of Queen Victoria, and mother of the current queen of Spain, marks a 62nd birthday. The Earl of Athlone, brother to Queen Mary, observed 45 years since birth at Kensington Palace. Rear Admiral Archibald H. Scales, new U S Naval Academy superintendent, born 51 years ago in Greensboro, North Carolina. Rose Coghlan, famed American stage actress, born 69 years ago in Peterboro, England. Delphin M. Delmas, defense chief counsel in the first Harry Thaw trial, born in France 75 years ago. Dr Martin G. Brumbaugh, former Pennsylvania governor, born 57 years ago in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
Laredo resident Juan S. Cortez of 1702 Hidalgo St. reports backache relief from Dean's Kidney Pills, claiming quick regulation of kidneys and removal of pain. The ad notes 60 cents at dealers and identifies Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY as the maker.
Onion shipments from Laredo are rising with twenty carloads moved in six days. By Saturday night seven more cars were sent, and two more rolled out last night, bringing the total to twenty carloads. Special onion trains are expected to run nightly to distribute the harvest nationwide.
Webb County campaign leaders for men and women plan a joint session at the Chamber of Commerce at 8:00 p m to organize chairmen and committees. Mrs R L Bobbitt and Aug C Richter announce partial rosters and aim to complete lists tonight.
A Cleveland company promotes Zemo as a skin remedy available at drug stores. The antiseptic liquid claims to remove pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm while remaining non greasy and easy to apply. Prices listed as 35 cents for standard and one dollar for extra large bottle.
The Maria Conesa Co. of Mexico City wraps a ten day run at the Royal Theater in Laredo with full houses nightly. They depart tonight for San Antonio for a one week engagement after a popular series featuring zarzuelas. The cast bowed on stage after playing La Golondrina.
That knock in a motor when climbing hills is due to carbon and can be burned out with oxygen. Visit J. E. Applewhite's Crescent Garage at 1420 Lincoln street for service. 4-8-6t.
To be at his best a man must have sound refreshing sleep. Wakefulness at night harms daytime work. Indigestion and constipation cause wakefulness and Chamberlain's Tablets relieve these symptoms quickly. Try a dose to feel better with a clear head and good digestion.
The Times advertises a daily watch service for lopportunities at 60 cents per month.
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