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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1919

Page

14

League of Nations discussed amid European tensions

The article surveys reactions to the League of Nations plan as Japan and China dispute wartime restitution, while France seeks a united front with Britain and the United States. It warns that German opposition could fracture peace efforts and notes domestic debates on imperial privilege and property rights.

League of Sations Japan China League of Nations Germany France Great Britain United States

Lower meat prices near in Wastern markets

The piece argues that meat prices will fall as demand wanes and profiteers are blamed for previous high costs. It foresees pork loins dropping from about 30 to 25 cents per pound and predicts a price decline of roughly 15 dollars per hundred pounds, noting no foreign demand to support higher prices.

Chicago

Dudley Recovers After Eighteen Months Out Work

N H Fredley of Kansas City recounts eighteen months of rheumatism and stomach trouble. He credits Tanlac with strengthening appetite, easing pain, and enabling him to work again within weeks, praising improved nerves and sleep and declaring his condition better than in five years. Tanlac sold by leading druggists.

Taniac N. H.fredley Badger Lemter Company Lving Gil Newton Street Kansan City Simon Ephearaite Saniae

Sugar sources beyond cane and beet

The cane, beet and maple are the principal sugar producers, but there are nearly two other plants and trees which contain sugar in their sap.

Coal car shortage slashes output as miners plan wage fight

Senate testimony from John Callahan of the National Coal Association cites a car shortage cutting bituminous coal production by about 5.9 million tons in two weeks and 12 million tons in ten weeks, warning of a 1917-18 style famine if cars are not provided. Miners, led by Harry Taylor, threaten wage demands and radical tactics, with a Cleveland meeting and a Buffalo conference set to decide terms.

Washington, D. C Anbe John Calaban National Coal Association Senate Ena Callanan le Bor Harry NM. Taylor Kansas City Callahan Taylor Raszia Railroad Cleveland Ohio Buffalo Fne Soviet Government of Mines

Births and anniversaries noted on this day

A list of individuals with birth anniversaries including Rt. Hom. Andrew Fieser former prime minister of Austria born in Beotland and other figures such as Charles Guiden from Lowell Mass. and Brice Hart a U.S. citizen with varied origins. The text marks ages and origins with several unclear references.

Sattias Messmer Mibesadcee Sora Uwiag Brice PF Harta. Stier United Maton Mewssop Crystal Pricgs Rt. Hom Andrew Fieser Austria Beotland Loteay Jota H. H. Gena Fia Sorta Carctza Gormac Waebiogwon N.C Charles 3. Guiden America Lowell Mass

Notable 20th Century Events Chronology Fragment

Fragmentary OCR lists scattered historical milestones including 1942 London Queen's visit to Scotland, 1853 Sir Charles Napier obituary, 1914 war declarations, 1917 military offensives, and 1915 German front lines actions. Names and dates are incomplete but indicate a war and royal history chronology from Port William to London and beyond.

Avorstt Port Wiliam McCrary Evansville Ind St Joseph London Scotland Charlies James Napier Scode Portamouth Enzancé Duke of Edinbarth Berg Pield Marsal von Hindenburg

You're Sick You're Tired You're Nervous Call of Vitty

Fragmented OCR style notice describes extreme fatigue and nerves. Claims severe need for help to restore energy and push beyond limits. Mentions nerve time and blood as factors. Likely an advice or health blurb from a vintage publication.

Sensapersa and Cham berlain’s Tablets Featured In Impaired Digestion Ads

A scan of mixed ad copy includes Sensapersa claiming nerve and energy benefits and Cham berlain’s Tablets praised by Mrs Blanche Bowers for improving digestion after years of poor appetite. The text also references a digger in a ditch who comically fears paying for a broken shovel.

Monster Gasser Caps White Point Field in Texas

Reports from Corpus Christi say the White Point gas well has capped after months of effort. The 40 million cubic feet per day flow boosts Texas oil activity near Webb and Maverick counties and signals a regional boom with oil men and speculators flocking to the area. The cap ends a long chase and holds promise of new drilling near Barkburnett and across Southwest Texas.

White Point Hes Jueg Texas Fm Progres Gaeser Om Grove Pico Wi Izata Webb County Barkburnett North Texas Isarta Barkburmers Terras

Labor Day Observance At Laredo Pigaly Wiggly

Local notice states Monday is Labor Day with all-day observance at the Laredo Pigaly Wiggly Company. Employees and customers are advised to note the holiday schedule and operations.

Laredo Pigaly Wiggly Company

World Wide Fast Day at Methodist Church

The Methodist Church observed a world-wide fast day with sunrise services in all churches. A well-attended service at the tonal church drew worshippers from early morning, culminating in a consecration at the altar. One attendee called it the best service he ever attended.

Methodist Church

Gifted industrialist James A Farrell to endow Georgetown trade studies

James A Farrell announced a 21.94 gift toward Georgetown University's endowment to train students in foreign trade. Farrell previously led United States Steel Corp after rising from mill hand to president by 1911, and he plans to share expert market knowledge to bolster U.S. commercial gains.

James A. Farrel Georgetown Universary United States United States Steel Corporation Farrell New Haven Pittsburgh America I Great Steel Corporation

Attack on Bilious Digestion Warns of Liver Trouble

A medical blurb explains that a biliary attack harms the liver causing constipation, fermenting food, nausea, vomiting, and severe headache. It advises taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the liver and cleanse the stomach, noting a cost of a quarter.

Laredo notices mix in a busy local page

Local items report import duties and goods moved to Laredo yesterday. Notices include school terms starting September 1, a dressmaker moving to Cortes street, a probate court will contest, plumbing and gas services, gasoline brands, and a postponed bullfight in Nuevo Laredo.

Keeley Wentworth W. C. Clover B. Juarez Humble Oil & Refining Co Brooks Bon Ton Paris New York Francisco Castareda Maria Jesus Rendon Guillermo Alvarez Carmen Aurora Virjan Laredo Abstract Company Walter Brown Bertani Hidalgo

Cure for Dysentery in Ashland Iowa Tale

William Whitelaw of Dés Moines recounts hearing how Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy saved a child near death from dysentery after a family doctor had given up. He claims neighbors advised the remedy and it was life saving for the child and used by him personally as well.

Ashland Kansas Chamberlain William Whitelaw Dés Moines Iowa Eee Ana

Labor Day Observed with Parade and Festivities in Laredo

Labor Day in Laredo will feature a morning street parade from Martin Plaza, ceremonies at the Strand Theater, a festival at the Negrete home, and an evening band concert on Martin Plaza. Various unions organize events, with many businesses closing or letting employees off at noon.

Big Street Sons of Toll Laredo Martin Plaza Strand Theater Negrete Home

Death of Mrs. Emma O Connor in Long Beach

A telegram from Long Beach reports Mrs. Emma O Connor wife of Thomas O Connor of this city died after a heart attack at the beach. She was rescued from the sea by lifeguards and brought ashore where she revived briefly before dying.

Long Beach California Emma O'Connor Thomas O'Connor

Notice of X ray Services by Dr. E B Sauvignet

Notice states readiness to perform X ray imaging for fractures and dental work and to provide X ray treatment with Dr. E B Sauvignet. The date 8-23-6 appears as part of the notice.

T Am EB. H. Sauvignet

Monster cotton stalk on display in Laredo exhibition

A five and a half foot cotton stalk loaded with green, opening, and mature bolls is shown at Windrow Bros. drugstore in Laredo. Grown by Joe Robbins west of Ambrose Johnson farm, the stalk yields heavy fleecy fiber of long, fine grade with 65 acres planted, expected to produce a bale and a half per acre.

Laredo Windrow Bros Joe Robbins Ambrose Johnson South Laredo Robbins

Copenhagen Police Send Drunks Home In Cab Fare Charged

In Copenhagen authorities transport any intoxicated person found in the street to his residence by cab. The cab fare is billed to the establishment that served the liquor, reflecting a policy aimed at accountability for public intoxication.

Copenhagen

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