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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1919
Page
10
The author urges faith that Christmas 1919 could mark the start of lasting peace in Europe, recalling the biblical birth of Christ as a symbol of peace. He notes wartime suffering and expresses cautious optimism that nations will convert tools of war to work and seek harmony.
Announcement from W. R. Muter indicates a temporary relocation to the Hidalgo Street store one door east of People’s Pharmacy with date line December 18, 1912.
The life of W S Copley is traced from a poor Huddersfield born barber to a wealthy buyer of Huddersfield for 6 500 000. He emigrated to Australia, worked as a barber and in cattle ranching engineering and house buying, then returned to England and rose as a major figure in insurance cotton brewing and banking.
Local notice offers a daily watch service subscription at 600 per month. Subscriber entitlements include ongoing access and standard renewals. The ad emphasizes steady availability and value.
Adam Joseph a prominent Laredo businessman and former head of the Laredo Novelty Co died at home 802 Grant Street after a long illness. Born January 7 1883 in Nuevo Laredo Mexico he lived in San Antonio and New Orleans before moving to Laredo in 1913 1914. He left business recently due to health and is survived by his wife four children three brothers Isidor and Marcus Joseph of Mexico Louis Joseph of Laredo and a sister Mrs Beltran of Monterey. The funeral was held at 3 30 pm with services by Olive Camp Woodmen of the World Aztec Lodge Knights of Pythias and burial in the city cemetery.
Christmas Trees of all sizes are in at Joe Barberio and Co for sale at reasonable prices. Telephone 292 for orders or inquiries as the holiday season approaches. Dated 12 15 91.
Mr and Mrs Shahady and the servant girl showed marked improvement this morning from ptomaine poisoning after eating beans on Sunday night. Their sons Mitchell and Maurice Shahady aged nine and eleven were embalmed and scheduled for burial at Christ Church cemetery services at 5 this afternoon.
The High School boys defeated the Laredo College team 38 to 10 in the opening game of the season. Laredo College fought hard but were held to their first score. Another game is scheduled tomorrow between the High School and Benito Juarez teams.
Today showed a cloudy cool outlook with unsettled weather possible on Christmas Day in Laredo. Tonight and Thursday look generally fair with a likely frost, and a stronger north wind could bring clearer skies.
The funeral for Alfred Gridley a longtime city resident who lived in the southeast portion of Laredo occurred yesterday after a brief illness of pellegra. The Jackson undertaking parlor hosted the service attended by many friends. He is survived by his wife.
A 1921 New Year greeting from Goodman’s Guarantee Shoe Store thanks customers for past favors and wishes health happiness and prosperity as the year closes, reflecting gratitude for support and hope for the future.
Billiard and pool halls in Laredo resume business after District Attorney Walls ordered closures. A telegram from Dallas dated December 23 states the Texas Billiard Association has appealed the pool hall law to the Supreme Court for a final ruling. Until then, halls may operate.
Volpe Brothers announce their office and store will relocate from Iturbide to 1119 Grant Street at the corner of Convent Avenue two blocks north of the International Foot Bridge. They thank customers for past favors and pledge prompt, careful attention to orders from Laredo Texas. December 1919.
Physicians urge isolation for anyone with a bad cold to prevent spread among families and associates. The text notes colds are highly contagious and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective cure to shorten illness.
Tonight at 11 o clock a midnight Christmas Eve service will be held at Christchurch featuring a special musical program. On Christmas Day a Holy Communion service is scheduled for 10 am.
Webb County Lumber Co thanks recipients for their role in a successful 1919 and pledges continued cooperation for 1920. Seasonal wishes accompany the message of goodwill.
The excerpt lists notable figures and events: 1838 Sir Francis G. Langelier born in Ste. Rosalie, Quebec died 1915. 1845 King George I of Greece born in Copenhagen, assassinated at Salonica. 1815 Henry Ford left Christiania to return home. 1916 Danube battles near Bessarabia with Bulgarian occupation. 1817 Allied reprisal air raid on Mannheim damaging bridge and grand ducal palace.
Webb County Texas Tax Collector H Ligarde warns licenses for motor vehicles must be obtained before January 1 1920 with a 1920 seal to avoid legal violation. Public notice dated December 15 1915.
Thomas J. Carrigan reenters motion pictures with the airy racing melodrama Checkers directed by Richard Stanton. The play opens at the Royal Theatre on December 24 for a two day run and follows Carrigan’s notable stage and screen career. Dorothy Phillips stars in The Heart of Humanity, shown at the Strand on Christmas Day, portraying Nanette and the maternal ideal in a war era Civil War era inspired film.
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