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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1919
Page
6
The Laredo Times lists daily and weekly subscription terms with rates for United States Mexico and Canada. It notes subscriptions are due in advance and directs readers to PENN PUBLISHING CO for mail communications in Laredo Texas.
Washington state officials warn Carranza advisers push to confiscate foreign oil assets despite protests across Mexico. The piece notes long-standing expectations, U S intervention debate, and internal Mexican politics as deputies balk at a joint policy on petroleum while awaiting honest enforcement of agreements.
The piece argues against a League of Nations labor conference, warning a European wage standard would drag American pay down. It asserts U S workers are best paid, challenges minimum scales, and notes risk from Chinese and Japanese competition if foreign labor is admitted.
Lady Rhondda, Britain's leading businesswoman and director of thirty firms, visits Toronto for the Canadian National Exhibition opening. She inherits vast wealth from the late Lord Rhondda and led his enterprises with him, including a Lusitania voyage rescue memory. She travels with Sir Humphrey Mackworth and the Dowager Viscountess Rhondda to inspect Ontario mining and pulpwood holdings in which she has millions invested.
The State of Texas Requires Webb County Sheriff to summon unknown heirs of Jose Guajardo by weekly publication for four weeks, to appear at Webb County District Court in Laredo on October 6, 1919, in suit No. 3683 involving T A Coleman and others against John Rosetti and co defendants, with Josephine Mielke and others intervening as heirs of John T Rosetti. The case seeks title and possession of 2467 acres in Porcion No 14, claims adverse possession, and requests removal of a cloud on title.
The Louisville Courier Journal reviews Ruggiero Leoncavallo as the force behind I Pagliacci and a catalyst for modern Italian opera alongside Mascagni It notes Verdi's influence and Puccini's later triumphs while praising Leoncavallo for bridging Wagnerian technique with Italian sensibility and foreseeing enduring passion in his works
An 19th century sale note promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally to treat catarrh by acting through the blood. It claims physicians long recommended the remedy, highlighting tonics and blood purifiers and offering testimonials. Sold by F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and all druggists.
The 90th Division Association opens in the Southwestern Life Building Dallas to publish the division history and organize the reunion at the State Fair on October 11. Membership costs 1.00 per year with 20,000 copies planned for first edition and over 16,000 subscriptions already in place.
Notice that the firm A. E. Younkin & Brother dissolved by mutual consent. Debts to the partnership to be received by A. E. Younkin and demands presented for payment to him. Signatories: A. E. Younkin Co. and L. D. Younkin. Laredo Texas July 29 1919.
The three year old Julia Hortensia Farias died Saturday afternoon after three weeks of illness at 1002 Grant Street. She was confined to bed for most of that time and passed away at 2 30 PM. The funeral was held at the family home and proceeded to Catholic Cemetery Sunday at 5 PM.
Royal Arch Masons earnestly requested to attend a called convocation Tuesday evening August 26 for Past Master's degree work. JOHN COLMAN, Secy. 8 25 21.
Stop itching eczema quickly with Zemo from any druggist priced 35c. Extra large bottle $1.00. Healing begins on application and soon clears eczema tetter pimples rash and similar skin troubles. Zemo is penetrating antiseptic non greasy and non staining. The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland O.
The forecast from the U S Weather Bureau New Orleans relayed by The Times notes tonight and Tuesday partly cloudy. Observations at Fort McIntosh show max 97 degrees min 62, wind generally from the south, sky cloudy.
A health note explains that a bilious attack indicates liver and digestion problems including constipation nausea and headache. It recommends taking three Chamberlains Tablets to tone the liver and cleanse the stomach and promises quick recovery at a quarter price.
The Times announces a monthly subscription rate of 6.0 cents per day equivalents. Readers are invited to watch for daily opportunities and stay informed with the paper’s regular updates.
A flannel bound over the seat of pain with Chamberlain's Liniment often surpasses a plaster for a lame back and costs far less.
Classified notice promotes earning opportunities with cash potential. It emphasizes quick income and simple steps, urging readers to contact a listed number for details.
Duval County oil prospects rise as Empire Oil Co drills to 3315 feet and hits oil sand. A likely gusher could spur major activity in Duval and surrounding areas including Santo Tomas tract near Laredo and a Orville land lease. If successful, Southwest Texas enters proven territory with broader drilling plans underway.
County Judge Geo R Page, in frail health, departed Saturday night for Rochester Minnesota to enter the Mayo Brothers Sanitarium for several weeks of treatment. In his absence, J S Dannelley, recently elected special judge by the Webb County Bar Association, will oversee all county judge duties.
The Burk 56 Oil Co. led by Sam Sparks as president and S N Lewis as secretary treasurer announced a Wichita Falls telegram noting an expected production of fifteen hundred to two thousand barrels. Laredo subscribers holding 1 200 shares in the $60 000 capitalization await strong returns on their investment.
The decomposed body of 21 year old Jose Fernandez of Monterey was found in Hein pasture south of Webb. An inquest by Justice Slaughter followed, and burial occurred near the roadside. A Mexican passport issued to Fernandez by Governor Zambrano of Nuevo Leon was found in his coat pocket, confirming his identity. He had come to this country seeking work and likely died of exhaustion while walking from Laredo toward San Antonio.
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