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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1919
Page
12
A war ace awarded five decorations including the Victoria Cross is washing windows for a living, sparking debate on postwar opportunities. The piece urges veterans to seek better work, notes the American Legion’s support for the disabled, and cautions against reliance on charity while emphasizing work and responsibility.
The piece promotes a remedy for social unrest through fuller knowledge of American institutions. It condemns anarchist, communist, socialist and anti capitalist ideas and argues that property redistribution without limits undermines liberty.
At a regular meeting of Federal Employees Union No. 36 in the federal building, officers were elected for the year: J. J. Perkins president, Rex Shanks vice president, A. Q. Dannelley corresponding secretary, C. M. McDaniel secretary treasurer, J. A. Burnett guard, Van Curtiss delegate, Wade Poteet Jewell cust department, and W. W. Knopp board of representatives. Several membership applications were approved.
Rapid population growth in Laredo has created telephone demand that exceeded local supply. The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Co. expands the building by thirty feet and adds two 150-line switchboard sections to serve 1700 patrons, plus a rest room for operators.
United States seeks forfeiture of a diamond ring, two diamond and sapphire earrings, pearl and diamond earrings, and a diamond and ruby stick pin seized at the Port of Laredo. Claimants must appear in the Southern District of Texas at Laredo on December 29, 1919 to interpose a claim and set forth their allegations. J. A. Herring U S Marshal, by Allen Walker Deputy.
The document lists numerous pistols including Colt Army Special and Police models with calibers 32 20 38 and 22 along with thousands of cartridges seized in a Texas district case. The items are pending in the U S District Court of Texas at Laredo with Deputy Allen Walker noted.
On Monday morning contractor L V Jambers will raze the old structures at Hidalgo street and Salinas Avenue site vacated recently. A new two story block costing about 50000 pounds will span the site from Windrow Drug Co. to Indalgo street and east to the telephone exchange building. Construction starts after clearance.
The evening service at Christchurch Tomorrow under Mrs Flora Dilgarde Anderson features a 15 minute organ program starting at 6 20 before the service. It includes Processional Hymn Marion Festal Choral Service Gregorian Nunc Dimittis Gregorian Hymn before sermon Belmont Offertory Quartette Sun of My Body, Prayers and Vesper Hymn Benediction and Choral Amen Recessional Hymn.
The law offices of Dodson and Smith now reside in the Milmo National Bank Watch THE TIMES Building. J. D. Dodson and Asher R. Smith announce opportunities at 600 per month starting December 12, 1981.
The Texas Independent Pipe Lines Co plans a 3000 barrel daily refinery near the Texas-Mexico shops in Laredo, with initial 1000 barrel capacity. Construction contracts are let, materials en route, and local stockholders hear plans from C B Porter of American Financing Co who notes strong funding prospects and future expansion.
The civil case of Sabino B Fernandez versus the Mexican Products Co proceeded in district court with the jury unable to reach a verdict after deliberations. The jurors reported they were hopelessly divided and were discharged.
Marriage licenses issued since last report include Roman F. Perez and Miss Aurora Carisales. Dr. Bickers the Anti Saloon League speaker to lecture tomorrow at 8 o clock at the Presbyterian Church. A Ford five passenger car owned by Denike and McKinney was stolen from J Seymour Denike's home last night. The Times seeks lodge and organization officer lists for the coming year. Laredo remains in a fog zone with variable sunshine and possible rain. Letters urging subscriptions and oil news interest persist. Christ mas shoppers fill stores as 11 days remain until Christmas.
Mrs. Clay Fry of Ferguson Station Missouri extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She uses it for children with croupy symptoms and for herself, claiming quick relief from coughs and colds after a few doses.
The United States vice consuls in Mexico City see another resignation this month. J. C. L. Dreier, formerly at Nuevo Laredo and then at the consulate general, has left for Oklahoma to enter business after tendering his resignation in Washington. The earlier resignation was Joseph W. Rowe on November 1.
The Director General of Railroads announces restoration of all passenger trains in the Southwestern Region effective 12:01 a.m. December 15. Trains had been discontinued in the region as of December 8 and are now back in service.
A new barber shop by Mateo Lopez has opened on the south side of Market Plaza in the Laredo National Bank Building. The shop promises first class service and aims to attract friends and customers with a modern, high quality experience. Phone 3171.
The message lists events in the community schedule. Friday features a dance at the Woman's Club. Sunday includes B Y P U at the Baptist Church, Christian Endeavor at the Presbyterian Church, Epworth League at the Methodist Church, and a second Presbyterian Christian Endeavor meeting. Monday notes Mrs. Agnes Huberich hosting the Nulles Club at 3 pm for Visiting Day of the Woman's Missionary Society.
Major E J Dwan arrived from Marfa. Various residents plan travel for holidays including Mrs Yost and family, Mrs Gillette, and Miss Krause. W M U and Blue Birds meetings described, plus a long set of American Legion resolutions denouncing IW W and Bolsheviks and urging deportation and enforcement of laws.
Miss Marguerite Nelson hosted a bridge party with guests including Reyes Ortiz Avila Eli zondo Gonzalo Garcia Roberto Zun ga Lieut McClune and Guillermo Garcia. Prizes went to Mrs Cogley for high score and Mrs Anderson for low. A two course luncheon followed in a setting of cut flowers and pink rose wreath tallies.
On December thirteenth Rt Rev John C Farthing lord bishop of Montreal born in Cincinnati Ohio 58 years ago. Dr Samuel Fallows bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church born in Lancashire England 84 years ago. Dr A Lawrence Lowell president of Harvard University born in Boston 63 years ago. Arthur George Perkin master color chemist born in England 58 years ago. John N Tillman congressman from the Third Oklahoma district born in Springfield Missouri 60 years ago.
Notice to hunters. Existing conditions in Jarral Barracito Burritos Tortuga and La Mota pastures will harm cattle owners so no hunting permits will be granted.
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