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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1919
Page
8
The piece laments coal strike disruptions curtailing passenger traffic during a peak travel period as thousands plan to return home for Christmas. It argues the strike harms vulnerable families, questions why a settlement wasn’t reached sooner, and defends American press accuracy against Mexican coverage while condemning sensationalist reporting.
The piece criticizes Mexican papers for bold but inaccurate reports about American events. It notes El Universal in Mexico City under Felix Palavicini and border papers, all tending to publish sensational translated stories from U.S. sources, often with misleading headlines.
In Laredo a shop owner reports kidney pain and irregular secretions, saying two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills from Reed's Drug Store cured the episode. He praises renewed back strength and regular kidney action. Doan's Pills cost 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises the remedy.
Senator Joseph E. Ransdell of Louisiana will retire from the presidency of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress at the close of its annual Washington convention. A lawyer and cotton planter by profession, his public career began as district attorney in 1884, then seven terms in Congress, and since 1912 he has served in the Senate.
The 1919 Red Cross Christmas Seal sale begins December 1 and runs to December 10. The effort funds the National Tuberculosis Association and its 1000 allied groups, with a 1920 budget over 6.5 million dollars. Surgeon General Rupert Blue urges Dec 5–7 in schools and places of worship for sales.
Invest in health bonds offered by 1000 affiliated groups alongside Red Cross Christmas Seals. Bonds pay annual dividends in the form of fewer tuberculosis cases and a drop in the white plague death rate, issued for donors who cannot use all the seals.
The Red Cross Christmas Seal campaign opens nationwide within two weeks to fund tuberculosis work. Seals buy income stays 91.7 percent in the buyer’s state for local anti TB programs. the rest covers campaign costs and supports the National Tuberculosis Association.
J. C. Schubert of Houston says Tanlac cured a year of back pain and fatigue that left him weak and unable to work. He reports better sleep, sustained energy, and now can work all day without trouble. He values Tanlac highly and notes all druggists carry it.
The Episcopal Church announces an extension of its nationwide campaign with a focus on Duluth and Fond du Lac dioceses. Proposals request $26,000 for Chippewa education and an Indian Industrial school at White Earth, plus 14,000 for dormitories and running costs and 6,000 for Cass Lake School for Indian Girls over three years. Fond du Lac asks 26,000 to remodel Hobart High School and support teachers for Oneida students.
Rev George Craig Stewart rector of St Luke's Evanston explains the church campaign seeks five ships to win the nation wide effort. The ships are member ship discipleship fellowship stewardship and leadership aiming to grow lay leadership and funds.
Telegram to C J Gorman from American Railway Express warns Laredo farmers of possible embargo on perishable spinach shipments as coal strike slows trains. Limited car space and uncertain facilities threaten timely transport to markets, forcing shippers to risk delays or perishables. Spinach crop readiness clashes with unreliable express service.
The notice warns that hunting on Jarral Barrocito Burritos Tortuga and La Mota pastures harms cattle interests and requests that no hunting Pennuts be requested from the author.
With train service curtailed by the coal shortage from the big strike, send Christmas packages ten days sooner than usual. Shippers should expect delays and plan for inconveniences as Laredo and other towns feel the impact and prepare for emergencies.
Mrs. G. H. Schill of Texas City describes three years of severe head pain and exhaustion before taking Cardus. After three bottles she reports permanent relief with no headaches since, urging others to try Cardui for female troubles backed by medical book recommendations.
Classified notice lists a money making opportunity under the heading Money Makers with reference code 8388 in a generic want ad format. No specific names or locations are provided in the readable text.
A hard freeze for the trucking region is predicted for tomorrow as one of the severest winter spells grips the country. Press dispatches warn farmers in the Laredo area to protect tender vegetation tonight and tomorrow, though onion crops may survive the freeze.
A meeting of stockholders of Texas Gulf Refinery and Pipe Line Company, recently absorbed by Texas Independent Pipe Lines, will be held at Bender Hotel in Laredo on Friday at 2 PM. Attendees are urged to inform other stockholders to ensure prompt notice. Local representative Joe L. Steele signs the notice dated 12 9 31.
State Ranger Will Alsobrook of Captain William Ryan's company was badly wounded by a accidental bullet through the abdomen in Crystania Jim Hogg county yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Mercy Hospital Laredo for treatment after a special Texas-Mexican train transport and underwent surgery this morning in critical condition.
Contractors are informed sealed bids are due at the Monte rey office by 11 am on December 10 1919. Plans and specs may be viewed at the San Antonio Texas office or the Casino office in Monterey Mexico. Alfred Giles Co architects San Antonio with Manuel Gonzalez Garcia secretary of the Casino Monterey approving.
Christmas uses are imminent as thirty days left disappear and many buyers rush to fill stockings. Laredo merchants advertise a wide display of Christmas goods and urge early shopping before assortment runs out at local shops and markets.
Laredo Lodge No. 1018 B P O Elks meets this evening at eight thirty. Secretary A B Muller announces the session with notices to members and attendees.
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