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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1919
Page
10
The piece argues that the United States must honor its pledge to pay ransom for two captured aviators, citing General Dickman and past treaties. It contrasts this with Mexican bandits and notes a potential shortfall in funds, urging local support for a homegrown dairy industry to keep money in the community and bolster local prosperity.
The piece argues for valuing local industries that process regional raw materials and provide local jobs. It notes Laredo's abundant milk and cream, current reliance on distant butter, and the missed potential to turn dairy into local ice cream and market-ready products.
Advertising copy promotes Zemo as a fast acting liquid that soothes itching and heals eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar skin troubles. Sold at drug stores for 35c or 1.00 for extra large bottle by The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
The Thirty-seventh Infantry Band plans two evening performances this week on Martin Plaza at 8 30 and at Port McIntosh tomorrow under director Lieut Carl Everlof. The concerts wrap up the summer series as fall and winter bring no plaza performances. Local attendance has been strong, signaling appreciation for the unit.
London notes Sir Charles Wright Macara as a leading figure for New Orleans World Cotton Conference. The 75 year old baronet, head of Banner Man Mills, a chevalier of multiple orders, helped found Lifeboat Saturday Fund and influenced wage schemes to curb strikes. He also opposed shipping rings and pushed liberal trade, earning praise from workers and governments alike.
The Right Hon. Arthur Henderson M P secretary of the British Labour Party and former Lloyd George wartime minister plans an early trip to the United States at the invitation of the American Federation of Labor He rose from apprentice at Newcastle locomotive works to Newcastle city council and has served in Parliament since 1903 A shrewd leader beloved by English workers he blends dignity common sense and loyal leadership with a readiness to fight when needed.
The government seeks forfeiture of seized gold pieces Spanish coins and currency from Port of Laredo. Claimants must appear in U S District Court Southern District of Texas Laredo on September 15, 1919 to file claims and state their case. Proceeding filed August 23, 1919 with local customs collectors.
Yesterday afternoon at the port shipments from Mexico included one carload each of zinc pottery baskets ixtle beer and hides. Local notices list a fall term start for Laredo Preparatory School and move of Mrs Adam to Cortez street. Licenses issued include F W Wright with K M Muldoon Sam B French with Louise Lechat James McKenna with Petra Vasquez.
A clipped page lists seizure items including 314 yards woolen suiting 59 inches wide and multiple coats and garments with seizure numbers. It notes dates in August and references the collector of customs at Laredo and a claim intermediated by Humble Oil & Refining Co. The rest includes local business ads for plumbers painters notaries and services in Laredo with brief notices on weather and onion planting.
The Imperial Bank of Germany has seen its gold holdings shrink from about 63 million dollars in November 1918 to roughly 27.5 million by July 24. Some losses went to Belgium under peace terms, others to neutrals for supplies, while much remains unexplained. UK papers hint at payments to the United States for food, yet Canada sent only about 18 million in June.
British forces captured Comples in a summer drive aisles. Allies repelled Bolshevik forces in a large battle north of Vladivostok. Americans took part in a sharp thrust in the Juvigny region above Sois sons.
Notice claims readiness to take X ray pictures of fractures and dental work and provide X ray treatment. Identifies Dr ER H Sauvignet and date 8 23 61.
An 19th century remedy claim describes catarrh as a constitutional disease best treated with internal medicine. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is said to act through the blood on mucous surfaces, while Hall's Pills target constipation. Testimonials are offered upon request.
The Royal Theater in Laredo premiered the Rothapfel Attractions a new motion picture program with pre ludes drama and comedy. It featured new stage stars and an illustrated poem on Belleau Wood along with epigrams and heart interest sequences. The program drew general approval and will be shown again this afternoon and tonight.
A court notice lists seizures including a $530 Mexican gold coin and 60 pesos in Mexican gold, plus $2240 US gold coin and $550 American gold coins, with reference numbers 1493-L 1503-L 1506-L 1516-L and a date of September 1 1919 at 1 L.
C. R. M. Baker, arrested weeks ago for possession of government property, was released on a new bond yesterday after previously being freed on bond, then rearrested when bondsmen surrendered, and kept in county jail for about a month.
Constance Talmadge stars in Mrs Leffingwell's Boots to be shown tomorrow night at the Strand Theater. The comedy has drawn praise nationwide and features a flirtation that drives the plot as a pair of fancy boots spark a series of complications.
Empire Oil Co reports the Duval County well has struck a rich oil sand but paused operations for now oil is deemed ready and a gusher could start at any moment. Preparations begin for other wells as indications point to a future major oil field in the area.
The family reported that Private Jesus Jimenez of this city, wounded in France and later amputated, underwent his third operation at the Des Moines military hospital yesterday. A telegram to his sister Miss Refugio Jimenez said the procedure was completed successfully and recovery is hoped.
Announcement this morning by R M Johnson superintendent says the new Laredo Cotton Gin Co gin on the Heights will turn out the first bale of the 1919 season this afternoon. Ginning will then proceed in full, handling seed cotton from local and nearby counties as cotton picking rampes up.
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