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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1919
Page
12
A Saturday commentary argues border robberies by Mexican bandits alarm the United States, noting cross border crime is common on the Mexican side while Mexican authorities fail to curb attacks. It urges stronger policing and cooperation to stop incursions and protect neighbors.
A Mexican newspaper across the fence arouses Mexican readers against the United States by attacking Senator Fall and praising Carranza, while claiming calm impartiality. The piece alleges attacks on Mexico and misframes United States actions and the Mexican leadership.
District Attorney John A. Walls sets the criminal docket for the present term of district court. Trials begin December 17 with multiple cases including burglary theft and rape. Other dates cover swindling aggravated assault assault with weapon rape pander ing sodomy and abandonment of wife and child.
The downtown office of the Laredo Steam Laundry moved from 1212 Farragut Street to 507 Salinas Avenue opposite Jarvis Plaza. The notice is dated December 4.
Board of Directors of the Associated Charities will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Presbyterian Church. The session will allow members to attend the Elks Memorial Services.
Beginning December 8 I will render personal services to my friends at the Laredo Barber Shop A Ancira Prop 516 Flores Ave Francisco Ramirez Velasquez 12 6 31.
Demurrers in the case of Martinia no Garza versus Francisco G Martinez, a suit for damages from false imprisonment, were argued in district court yesterday afternoon and the case was continued to the next term.
Colonel Buck says fog and dense clouds over Laredo yesterday morning would have prevented any air hunt for the Mexi can raiders who attacked Serapio Vela at El Centefio ranch near Zapata. He notes planes would struggle to navigate and locate targets amid low visibility, likely allowing the bandits to escape.
The United States Railroad Administration announces drastic cuts to passenger train service in the southwestern region after December 7 1919 due to coal shortages. Western lines from St Louis to New Orleans and Frisco routes Memphis to Birmingham will see discontinuations and schedule changes. travelers with advance tickets or sleeping car space should check with local agents for updated plans. The public is urged to avoid unnecessary travel.
Laredo Electric & Railway Co. lineman Clark was badly burned about one hand at noon today when his foot slipped on a pole. To prevent a fall he grabbed the live wire and was rescued after the current was cut off.
With cotton nearly gathered, Laredo farmers pivot to Bermuda onions for 1920. An estimated 3 500 acres will be set out this month, onion fields will endure winter, and favorable conditions could yield 2 000 carloads and higher Texas onion prices next year. The region’s 1919 onion crop topped records, suggesting strong market returns ahead.
Mrs. Flora Dilgarde Anderson directs a detailed church program at Christchurch for tomorrow. The 11 A M service features Holy Communion with a processional hymn and anthems by Barnby and Merbecker, plus a Eucharistic Gloria and benediction. An evening organ recital precedes the 7 30 service with several items by Whiting Gaul and Arete, followed by Gregorian hymn, improvised postlude, and choral benediction.
The Laredo Lodge No. 1018 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will hold its annual Memorial Services in the lodge hall tomorrow afternoon starting at 3 o clock. The event honors departed members and is open to the public. A program was listed in Friday's Times.
The jury in the civil case J. F. Neal et al vs Will Popejoy for commission on sale of land failed to agree after about thirty hours of deliberation. Judge Mullally discharged them as a verdict could not be reached.
Classified brief notes describe opportunities to earn income through advertised ventures. Listings mention potential clients, services offered, and contact methods for pursuing the money making ideas.
County clerk reports two marriages Benicio Valdez with Mrs Canuta Niero and Donato R Medina with Maria A Villareal. Messrs Ringland and Routledge to offer final Laredo air flights from the Heights field. A newborn boy arrives at the Leyendecker home. Imports from Mexico include ixile zinc and hides. Streets remain muddy prompting paving calls. Sun to appear with cloudy colder tonight and fair Sunday.
The new production by S. B. Y. Taylor with Griffith players led by Robert Harron opens for a two day run starting Tuesday. Harron offers a character he has never attempted before, showcasing versatility beyond his own expectations.
Mrs Alice Johnson of Marksville recounts a year of back and side pain and sleepless nights. After taking Cardui she gains strength and relief, able to straighten and resume work. The letter ends with praise for Cardui and a call to try it. NC-128
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The Mateo Lopez barber shop opens in the south side of Market plaza in the Laredo National Bank Building. Juan Lopez promotes a first class modern shop and invites friends and customers to visit. The Times society page seeks wedding and social items and lists contact details.
Mrs Violet Oberfeldt reports a Soldiers Club evening dance and a 3 oclock bridge party at Mrs John Martins home honoring Miss Marguerite Nelson. Mrs Joe C Martin and Mrs John Martin host the afternoon event.
Mrs Geoffrey J Giles plans a San Antonio trip for a short stay. The Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets Monday at 4 PM to elect officers for the coming year. A hunting party near Webb includes Mr and Mrs J R DaCamara and others returning Sunday afternoon. A weekly dance at the Woman's Club was well received with hosts Mrs H D Snelby and Mrs David Dilgarde. Miss Marguerite Nelson is honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Hugh Cluck and Miss Ethel Mackin with several local guests.
S. H. Lewis of Austin will spend next Monday in Laredo on business. He is secretary treasurer of Burk Fifty Six Oil Co, in which several Laredo residents are interested.
A Census Bureau summary shows U S mills received 463 335 tons of cotton seed in Aug-Sept 1919 down from 944 055 in 1918. Two month crush reached 254 600 tons while on hand mt mills stood at 232 460 tons. Imports of cottonseed oil reached 6 258 727 pounds with exports of oil at 14 726 688 pounds and cake and meal at 58 787 tons.
Notice to hunters declaring that hunting in Jarral Barrocito Burritos Portuga and La Mota pastures will harm cattle owners interests and that no hunting permit requests should be made.
Train No 1 to Corpus Christi leaves at 9 55 a m Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives at 3 36 p m International and Great Northern fast train to St Louis departs at 8 30 a m and arrives at 2 60 p m Night Train departs at 9 p m arrives at 8 a m Rio Grande and Eagle Pass services Train No 1 from Laredo leaves daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arrives at Minera 10 20 a m Train No 2 from Minera leaves daily except Sunday at 11 00 a m arrives at Laredo 3 15 p m
Many physicians urge complete isolation for anyone with a bad cold to stop spread within families and among associates. They say colds are as catching as measles and the sooner you rid yourself of a cold the lower the danger, with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a top aid.
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