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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1919
Page
2
Friday’s Daily notes a Texas pool hall ban upheld by federal court prompting appeals. It argues the law is a legitimate police measure and that enforcement reflects public morals, while critics call it unconstitutional and a setback for licensed business.
A column argues against returning Berkman and Emma Goldman to Russia and questions radical factions. It contrasts Italian and Russian Bolsheviks, noting anarchists’ different grievances and the danger posed by extremists in exile and at home.
Four Webb County land leases for oil and gas were recorded with total consideration near $1000. William N. Gowdy transfers include 640 acre parcels in sections 1695 186 1004 1662 2112 1651 and 1693 to Sam W. Brown each with a $250 price.
December 12 marks birthdays for Princess Maria Christina of Spain born in Madrid eight years ago. Other notable births include William K. Vanderbilt born Staten Island seventy years ago, William P. Dillingham Vermont senator born Waterbury sixty six years ago, Richard Yates Illinois governor born Jacksonville sixty years ago, and Alfred Shrubb England distance running star born forty one years ago.
Dr W T Bickers a Texas Anti Saloon League representative and noted Chautauqua lecturer will address crowds in Laredo on Sunday He will speak at 3 PM at the Presbyterian church and again at 7 PM at the Methodist church both on the same day He is a lawyer by profession and a long time orator
R. W. Beale a Paris Tennessee cereal plant owner says Tanlac restored his health after typhoid pneumonia left him unable to walk. He recounts two months bedridden and leg pains that disappeared after taking Tanlac and claims his appetite and digestion improved. Drugstores stock Tanlac.
December 12 marks eight notable anniversaries from 1791 to 1917. Peter D. Vroom, New Jersey governor and Jackson Democrat ally, born in Hillsboro and died in Trenton in 1873. Other items note Göttingen professors ousted in 1837, British Chartist proclamation in 1838, Dudley Sargent’s 1894 curriculum proposal, US Sugar trust conspiracy case in 1910, Allied action on the Yser in 1914, German retreat to Bug River in 1915, Briand’s cabinet in 1916, and Byng’s forces at Cambrai in 1917.
The Chanukah festival begins December 16 and lasts eight days. It recalls Judas Maccabeus’s victory over Antiochus Epiphanes, the rededication of the Temple, and the miracle of one unpolluted oil lasting eight days as candles are lit each night.
New proprietor purchases the Mateo Lopez barber shop on Market Plaza southside in the Laredo National Bank Building. The owner announces a strictly first class and modern shop and invites friends and customers to visit. Phone 1171.
Dorothy Gish stars in Boots showing what civilians did during Zeppelin raids based on her nine air raid experiences in London. Two other films open, Wolves of the Night with Louise Lovely and William Farnum in a photoplay of love and finance at the Royal Theatre.
The federal court upholding the state pool hall law raises expectations in Laredo about future enforcement. If the Supreme Court sustains it, many pool halls and billiard tables could close or move to Mexico, reshaping local business. The decision is awaited with anxiety.
This clipped page itemizes port imports from Mexico and local business notices in Laredo Texas, listing ixtle bones hides skins carloads, law firm Dodson & Smith, Webb County Lumber Co stock, New Year resolutions jokes, jewelry and grocery ads, dressmaking, barber supplies, marriage licenses, plumbing, auto star reminders, and weather forecast with community events and sales. It also notes Santa Claus mail impersonations by local carriers and a sanitation department delicatessen.
Troop Number 2 of the Boy Scouts of Laredo will not meet tonight. The group will gather Saturday night December 13 at the regular time and place. Scoutmaster Robert L. Bobbitt announces the change.
Lieut. Commander Robertson arrived from San Pedro California this morning for a two month stay with quarters at Fort McIntosh. He is recovering from a recent illness and is accompanied by his mother Mrs Bettie Robertson of Corpus Christi who will remain here until his departure.
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