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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1919
Page
6
The Laredo Times lists publishing and delivery options for daily and weekly editions. Rates include daily mail postpaid to the US Mexico or Canada with one copy per month or year, and weekly Sunday edition prices with annual, six month, and three month terms. Subscriptions are due and payable in advance.
The text provides publishing house contact and Associated Press rights notice from Laredo Texas, indicating exclusive AP news use and republication rights as printed in the Daily edition. It references Monday’s Daily and the Penn Publishing Co contact details by telephone.
A critical column denounces profiteering during wartime fuel shortages and condemns oil price gouging as unjustified greed. It cites Capper on oil profits, urges jail terms and nationalizing wells, and compares to Carranza era “premiums” and private favors in Mexico.
William Cardinal O Connell archbishop of Boston born in Lowell Massachusetts 60 years ago today Admiral Henry T Mayo commander in chief of the United States Fleet born in Burlington Vermont 63 years ago today Maj Gen William M Black late chief of engineers United States Army born in Lancaster Pennsylvania 4 years ago today Prof Fiske Kimball head of the new school of arts and architecture at the University of Virginia James P Austin infielder for the St Louis American league team born in Swansea Wales 37 years ago today
J L LaPrade of the International Land Leasing Co says in Laredo that in the past week he sold about 100000 dollars in oil and gas leases in Webb and neighboring counties, mainly Webb. Purchasers from Fort Worth and New York plan immediate development and drilling near Laredo Benavides and Duval County.
Physicians warn that severe colds should lead to isolation to protect families and coworkers. They stress early treatment reduces danger and praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for curing a cold.
A. Deutz & Bro. displays in Heights Civic Club show windows highlight citrus fruits grown in Laredo yards. Satsuma and navel oranges along with grapefruit and lemons form baskets, signaling the area’s potential as an agricultural and industrial center.
The Bell Family and their company of artists concluded a nine day engagement in Laredo at the Royal Theater to packed houses and high praise. Weather was poor but eleven performances drew large audiences and broad approval. The troupe leaves for El Paso tonight or tomorrow to begin a new engagement before touring California and other U S locations en route back to Mexico.
Juan Lopez introduces a first class barber shop at Market Plaza southside in the Laredo National Bank Building. He invites friends and customers to visit, offering modern services. Phone 1171. Dated 12-3-1m.
David Wark Griffith presents The Girl Who Stayed at Home a photodrama recounting the Lost Battalion and the famed reply to German demands ending with vivid siege and night attack scenes. The film blends war and drama with action focused on the Ar gonne front as showcased at Strand tomorrow.
The Laredo Lodge No. 1018 Elks held their annual December memorial services Sunday afternoon after 3 at the lodge hall. The program featured opening ceremonies, prayers, musical selections, and an address by R. L. Bobbitt, honoring departed members and inspiring the living to loftier aims.
The county issued marriage licenses for Julius Kunkel to Otila Cardenas Joaquin de Leon to Apollonia Zaragoza and Isidro Morales to Anita Gonzales. Local ads list Kennedy's delicatessen plumbing and dressmaking services plus barber supply. Brief items cover a raid report liquor case bootlegger arrests and imports of Mexican bananas copper and ixtle. Weather notes mention sun and clouds and mud with other trade notices for canvassed services.
The General Secretary of Associated Charities clarifies that Emilio Martinez, about 45, has been refused no help. He was offered a hospital room with food medicine and medical care at no charge but refused. Associated Charities has supplied him food and medicine for months, yet he has abused this aid.
A compact want ad listing money making opportunities titled Money Makers 8 8. Read as a brief promotional item in the classifieds section.
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