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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1919

Page

22

United States pledge and bandits ransom in Mexico

The piece argues the United States must pay the promised ransom to bandits for two captured aviators, asserting national honor and faith. It notes General Dickman’s stance, cites past treaties with Native Americans, and recalls Mexico’s trust in U S word. It also discusses local dairy plans by Consumers Ice Company and the economic case for domestic butter and creamery growth in Laredo.

Dickman United States Mexico Washington

Home industries and local milk products for Laredo

The piece argues that towns benefit when local raw materials are processed locally creating value and jobs. Laredo producers generate milk and cream but lack local markets or processing to turn into finished products like ice cream, leading to reliance on distant suppliers.

Laredo Chicago Kansas City

Zemo promises fast relief for skin troubles

The Zemo preparation offered by E. W. Rose Co. promises instant relief from itching and quick healing of eczema blotches ringworm and rashes. Priced 35 cents or a dollar for a large bottle it is described as a non greasy disappearing liquid that soothes delicate skin.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Regular band concerts announced by Army unit in Laredo

The Thirty-seventh Infantry Band performs tonight on Martin Plaza at 8:30 and tomorrow night at Fort McIntosh. Director Carl Everlof published the concert programs in The Times. Attendance shows strong local support for the band under Lieut. Carl Egerlof, with season’s end approaching.

Thirty-seventh Infantry Martin Plaza Fort McIntosh the Times Carl Everlof Laredo Carl Egerlof U. S. Army

England's Cotton King Sir Charles Macara Seen at World Conference

London notes Sir Charles Wright Macara, aged near 75, as a leading English cotton figure likely to attend the New Orleans World Cotton Conference. He heads Banner man mills, founded Lifeboat Saturday, holds foreign honors, and is famed for wage schemes reducing strikes and opposing shipping rings.

London New Orleans Charles Wright Macara English Federation of Master Spinners America Who's Who Bannerman Mills Manchester Legion of Honor Ordre de Leopold Sir Charles Macara Great Britain Sir Charles International Federation of Cotton Spinners United States Europe Scotland Lifeboat Saturday Fund St. Anne’s-on-Sea England Lifeboat Kingdom India

Right Hon. Arthur Henderson to Visit America

The Right Hon. Arthur Henderson, M. P., secretary of the British Labour Party and former Lloyd George wartime minister, is expected to visit America soon at an invitation from the American Federation of Labor. He started as an apprentice at Newcastle locomotive works and later served on Newcastle city council before entering Parliament in 1903. He is known among English workers as a shrewd, big hearted, fight ready leader with dignity and loyalty to workers.

Arthur Henderson America American Federation of Labor British Labor Party Great Britain Lloyd George War Cabinet Privy Council Henderson Great Locomotive Works Newcastle

The Best Plaster for a Lame Back

A dampened flannel bound over the seat of pain with Chamberlain's Liniment is often more effective than a plaster and costs far less.

Chamberlain

Notice of Forfeiture Hearing on Seized Gold Pieces

United States seeks forfeiture of a large gold and currency collection seized at the Port of Laredo as of August 2 1919 in the Southern District of Texas. Claimants must appear September 15 1919 at 11:00 AM in Laredo Court to contest or file claims and allegations regarding the property and its proceeds.

United States District Court Southern District of Texas No. D. S United States of America, Ve U. S United States Laredo Texas U. S. District Court For United States Court Room B. Juarez Humble Oil & Refining Co Brooks Bon Ton Paris New York D. S United States of America

Fall term opens at Laredo Preparatory School

Mrs Ward announces the fall term of the Laredo Preparatory School starting Monday Sept 1 at 1315 Victoria street with contact via phone 675. The item lists ad hoc notices, local business moves, licenses issued, and various public notices in Laredo Texas.

Mexico Ward Laredo Victoria Street

Decline in Imperial Germany Bank Gold Post Armistice

The Imperial Bank of Germany’s gold reserves have fallen from about $65,000,000 in November 1918 to roughly $27,500,000 by July 24. Some outflow went to Belgium and neutrals for supplies, with reports of payments to the United States for food but no significant gold from there. Canada contributed about $18,000,000 in June.

Imperial Bank of Germany Belgium Neutrals London United States Canada

War Update Marks One Year Since Major Fronts Opened

On August 28, forces across fronts reported progress. British units captured key complexes in a Somme-like drive, Allies repelled Bolshevik forces north of Vladivostok, and American troops participated in a sharp thrust near the Juvigny region above Soisons.

Somme Vladivostok Juvigny Soissons

X Ray Services Offered by Dr E H Sauvignet

Notice states readiness to perform X ray imaging for fractures dislocations and dental work including X ray treatment by Dr E H Sauvignet dated August 23, 1961.

E. H. Sauvignet

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted for Internal Cure

An advertisement claims catarrh cures require internal remedies rather than local applications. It touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as blood-acting and combined with tonics to treat catarrhal conditions, and offers free testimonials from CHENEY & CO of Toledo Ohio.

Wall Hall Fr. Cheney & CO Props Toledo Te.Hall

Seizure records list multiple Mexican and American gold coins

Notices reference Seizure Nos 1493-L 1508-L 1506-L 1516-L with values of $530 $60 $2240 and $520 respectively. Property seized at the fort of Laredo Texas with claims open to interested parties.

United States of America United States A. D Fort of Laredo Texas

Baker Freed After Bond In Federal Case

C. R. M. Baker, charged with possessing government property, was released on a new bond yesterday after earlier release and subsequent rearrest. He had been in county jail for about a month before the latest bond freed him.

C. R. M. Baker

Rothapfel Attractions Open At Royal Theater Laredo

The Rothapfel Attractions shown at the Royal Theater in Laredo last night offered pre ludes drama and comedy in units and drew wide public approval. New stars from the legitimate stage appeared in the cast and the illustrated Belleau Wood poem and epigrams added sentimental touches. The program will be repeated this afternoon and tonight.

Rothapfel Royal Theater Laredo

Mrs Leffingwell's Boots at the Strand Tomorrow

Constance Talmadge stars in Mrs Leffingwell's Boots to be shown at the Strand Theatre tomorrow night. The comedy has enjoyed wide popularity nationwide with lengthy runs in major theaters and centers on a flirtation that sparks a feud over a pair of fancy boots.

the Strand Constance Talmadge Mrs. Leffingwell Strand Theater Metropolis

Oil gushers near Duval County promise big field

Empire Oil Co. reports the Duval county well has struck a rich oil sand but drilling is paused for now. Indications suggest a large oil supply and a gusher could come any moment. Preparations are under way for other wells in the field, signaling a potential regional oil boom.

Empire Oil Co Duval County

Private Jesus Jimenez Undergoes Third Amputation Operation

Advices received by Miss Refugio Jimenez report Private Jesus Jimenez of this city, wounded in France, had a third operation at Des Moines military hospital yesterday. The telegram said the procedure was successful and recovery is hoped to continue.

Jesus Jimenez Des Moines Hospital France Des Moines Iowa

Start Operations Today at Local Gin on Heights

Announcement made this morning by R. M. Johnson that the new Laredo Cotton Gin Co. on the Heights will turn out the first bale of the 1919 season this afternoon. Ginning then to begin in full, with seed cotton arriving daily and expected strong activity in the coming week as cotton from this county and neighboring Jim Hogg and Zapata counties is brought in.

Laredo New Laredo Cotton Gin Co Times R. M. Johnson Jim Hogg Zapata

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Consumers Ice Company F.M. Espinoza R Laredo,Texas England's Money Makers Monition Keeley Woolworth’s Wes Wright K. M. Muldoon Sam B. French Louise Lechat James McKenna Petra Vasquez J. A. Herring U.S. Marshal Son. Dist. of Allen Walker Mexican Congress al J. Nolen P. O Nereo G. Navarro Webb County Lumber Co Juarez No J. L. Fierros Farragut Street Bellmont Main Ave Will W. Gregg Notary Public Cantu Weekly Financial Review The First National Bank St. Louis Pere Ese Cardus William Eversole Hazel Patch Cardui Baker the Royal Laredo Piggly Wiggly Company
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