Public Works for Employment Now to Aid Returning Soldiers
Friday's analysis warns unemployment as the era's gravest issue and urges rapid public works in Laredo and nationwide. It argues replacing wartime contracts with peace projects, funding sewerage and other improvements, to employ millions and avert distress as soldiers return. It notes tax burdens linger but stresses beginning work to meet growing labor supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Harold G. Moulton
Moulton
Sam
Laredo
Proposal to amend constitution to let people vote on all amendments
The article argues that the federal prohibition amendment is now part of the basic law but faces opposition over ratification. It urges amending the constitution to require a national popular vote for future changes, asserting that amendments affect all citizens, not just state legislatures, and that broad public input is essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
United States
Congress
Wyoming
New York
Polk
Navy Hero Billy Williams to Box Wagoner Hopf in Laredo
Billy Williams a celebrated Navy hero with Croix de Guerre meets Wagoner Hopf of the 37th Infantry in a ten round benefit bout for the Soldiers Memorial Fund in Laredo on February 15. Williams, former Atlantic fleet featherweight champion, tours relatives in uniform and fights to aid the memorial project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Army
Laredo
Soldiers Memorial Fund
Billy” Williams
Shenandoah
Atlantic
Wagoner Hopf
37Th Infantry
Southern Department
Unifors
Billy
Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims constitutional cure
There is more catarrh in this region than other diseases and local treatments failed. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from I J Cheney Co Toledo is a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. A hundred dollar reward is offered for any case not cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
I. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & CO
Times Preview: Daily Fortnightly Pronunciations
A compact note describes daily watch care for THE TIMES readers. It hints at forthcoming pronunciations and per month guidance, urging attention to regular updates and calendar timing.
San Antonio Firms Plan Mexico Trade Expedition
The Commercial Association of San Antonio and local manufacturers prepare a February trade excursion to Mexico to showcase offerings and foster cross border business. Laredo merchants are urged to imitate the tactic, stressing proactive outreach to capitalize on Mexico’s market and the border gateway position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Association of
San Antonio
Alamo City
Mexico
Mexican Republic
Laredo
Spinach Market Report January 30 Details
Spinach market report lists regional bids and destinations across Texas to New York Philadelphia Chicago and St Louis. Price ranges appear for Dallas Indianapolis Cincinnati and St Louis with Louisiana stock and unchanged term notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Laredo
Texas
Austin
Texees
Norfolk
California
Arizona
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Dallas
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Louisiana
Quick Cure for Croup Warns Early Symptoms
A short advice note urges watching for the first symptom hoarseness and giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at once. It claims the remedy is prompt and effective for croup relief.
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Chamberlain
Todays Anniversaries January 31 1574 1917
Today’s anniversaries list notable events and figures with dates ranging from 1574 to 1917. Ben Jonson born in Westminster and later died in 1687 figures alongside Guy Fawkes execution in 1606 and other historical milestones through 1917.
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Ben Jonson
Shakespeare
Westminster
Guy Fawkes
Parlia
Notable Birthdays Today Across Nations and Fields
Rt. Hon Henry W Forster born 53 years ago in today’s date. Rev William H Roberts 75 years, born in Holyhead Wales. Nathan Straus famed New York merchant born 71 years ago in Rhenish Bavaria. Rear Admiral Washington Lee Capps born 55 years ago at Portsmouth Virginia. Everett W Lord born 48 years ago in Surry Maine. Zane Grey born 44 years ago in Zanesville Ohio.
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Henry W. Forster
War Office
Wiliam H. Roberts
Northern Presbyterian General Assembly
Holyhead
Wales
Nathan Straus
New York
Rhenish
Bavaria
Washington Lee Capps
Emergency Shipping Corporation
Portsmouth
Everett W. Lord
Massachusetts
Surry
Maine
Zane Grey
Zanesville
Longtime rheumatism sufferer touts Tanlac relief in Tacoma
William dD. Lawrence of 417 East 80th Street Tacoma Washington credits Tanlac with ending fourteen years of inflammatory rheumatism pain, swelling, and sleepless nights. He reports rapid improvement, regained sleep, weight and strength, and return to full work days. Tanlac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co Ady.
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Taniac
William Dd. Lawrence
East 80Th Street
Tacoma
Wash
Gor
Laredo
Windrow Drug Co
Irish leader Sir Horace Plunket visits America
Sir Horace Plunket, an Irish leader, travels to the United States to sway public opinion for a settlement of the Irish question before the peace conference. Renowned for advancing Ireland's material progress, he led the department of agriculture and technical instruction and has broad experience in cattle ranching from Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Horace Plunket
America
Listory
Mr. Lecky
Horace Plunkett
Sir Horace
Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction
Wyoming
Poll Tax Payments Light in City and County
Poll tax payments in Laredo and Webb County were light by noon, with little rush expected to secure receipts. Yesterday many polls were issued but never a surge. about fifteen women had paid by midday, far short of the several hundred needed to vote in May. Offices stay open until midnight for those needing to pay their poll tax to preserve voting rights.
Labor Dept Grants Temporary Import of Mexican Farm Labor
Secretary Wilson directed a modification of the import ban to allow Mexican farm laborers into the Rio Grande Valley of Texas through June 30, 1919. The change follows requests by Congressman John N. Garner and Senator Sheppard, who cited farmers' need to plant and harvest crops and long-standing reliance on Mexican labor due to district remoteness.
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Wilson
Department of Labor
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
John N. Garper
Sheppard
Mexico
Plans for Laredo sewerage system near completion
Mayor McCombe said plans and specifications will not reach him before February 15 and will then be shown to the city council. Action on the proposals is expected soon after receipt from Fred A Jones Engineering & Construction Co. A bond election may be ordered for late March or early April to fund the sewer system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCombe
Laredo
Fred. A. Jones Engineering & Construction Co
Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Health Boost
Pimples fade as Olive Tablets cleanse the blood bowels and liver. Calomel substitutes, vegetable formula with olive oil, gentle and safe. Take one or two nightly for a week. available 0c and 25c per box, at all druggists.
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Dr. Edwards
Notice to Auto Owners for 1919 License Tax
Authorized by the State Highway Commission to receive automobile license tax for 1919. Parties desiring licenses may call at my office this date to secure them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Laredo Chamber Elects New Board At Banquet
A large Laredo gathering at the Chamber of Commerce headquARters heard speeches and elected a twelve member board for the coming year. The directors are I Alexander M W Brennan Stanley Copeland W L Guyler F A Lattig Sam Mackin F A Matthes Royle K Mims Aug C Richter B G Salinas Charles Deutz and W J Sames. Dr C F Kenney presided at the banquet and short talks followed by Toastmaster Kenney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Chamber of Commerce
I. Alexander
M. W. Brennan
Stanley Copeland
W. L. Guyler
F. A. Lattig
Sam Mackin
F. A. Matthes
Royle K. Mims
Aug. C. Richter
B. G. Salinas
Charles Deutz
W. J. Sames
Chamber of Commerce
Laredo
Symes
C.F. Kenney
J. F. Trout
Ed. Denike
J. Rodriguez
C. Garza Cantu
A. F. Beddoe
Kenney
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praise From Readers
Mrs. O. Cook of Macon HL reports quick relief from coughs using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs. James A. Knott of Chillicothe Mo says it cannot be beat for coughs and colds. H. J. Moore of Oval Pa notes it cured settled chest colds after several uses.
Weekday Change for Fort McIntosh Gymkhana
Lieut. Colonel Crimmins announced the weekly Fort McIntosh gymkhana will move from Sunday to Wednesday afternoons. He cited participants losing their day off on Sundays as the reason for the schedule shift.
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Crimmins
Thirty-seventh Infantry
The
Times Today
Fort McIntosh
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U. S. Navy
Wagoner Hopf Hero
Ment
Henri de Bertrand
Napoleon
St. Helene
Prince Consort
Oporto
Portugal
Japan
la Basse Canal
Germany
Tansac
Ady
Purina
Union Mercantile Co
Distributors
Laredo, Texas
Webb County
Garner
H. Ligarde
Rai
Money Makers
Board OF Directors
Eastern Division
L. G. Hamilton
Essex Street
San Antonio, Texas
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