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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1919
Page
5
Lieutenant Colonel Crimmins starts weekly gymkhana events at Fort McIntosh, drawing large civilian and soldier crowds over three Sundays. Other Texas military reservations plan similar weekly gymkhanas, reflecting broad popular interest in athletic and orient-inspired events witnessed in Japan and other countries.
A new Ford shipment arrived at Laredo Auto Sales urging buyers to act quickly before stock runs out. The notice emphasizes immediate calls and sales urgency.
A five member committee of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce met to prepare nominees for the board of directors. They plan a banquet and meeting Thursday at 6 30 pm in Chamber rooms where printed ballots with nominees will be distributed and voting will occur. The aim is to engage every member and secure support for the chosen directors.
Laredo Auto Sales Co reports a listing dated January 23, 1981 noting all stock is sold out and no vehicles remain. The terse notice signals a rapid turnover from the local dealership.
Mrs Kate Lee Able of Rossville Georgia recounts her husband’s dire abdominal injury and extreme weight loss after heavy machinery accident. Three doctors failed to relieve his constipation until he used Thedford’s Black-Draught, which she says brought rapid relief and recovered health.
Mrs. Violet is identified as society editor for the Oberfeldt publication, with two phone numbers listed as 70 and 43, indicating contact options for social or literary content.
Tuesday events include the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meeting at the Rectory at 4 PM the Epworth League at 7 30 PM at the Methodist Church and a Community Singing at the Soldier's Club in the evening. Wednesday activities feature the Parish Guild of Christ Church meeting at Mrs Mason's Heights home at 3 30 PM.
The page blends a sentimental verse by John Haynes Holmes with a local society update. Marcus Wormser returns to A and M College to resume studies as friends and relatives travel for visits. Readers attend club meetings and a missionary society event while others host guests and share news of travel and letters from abroad.
Weekly Financial Review notes 1918 railroad earnings under government control totaled about 718 million dollars, down from 2017 and 1916 peaks, with 195 principal railroads reporting December figures likely lower. Freight and passenger receipts reached about 4.873 billion, expenses rose to about 2.971 billion, and rate and wage shifts boosted costs.
Today brings several national and state meetings. Northern Pine Manufacturers hold a Minneapolis convention to discuss postwar problems. American Wood Preservers Association assembles in St Louis for its annual gathering. New York State Woman's Land Army begins a two day conference at the Hotel Astor on farmerette plans. Eastern Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers open in Philadelphia with trade reps attending. A distillers committee meeting in New York outlines organization and campaign plans. Minnesota State Horticultural Association starts in Minneapolis and runs through Friday. In Saco Maine, the Henry H Hall murder trial begins in district court.
At the district court closing session Judge Mullally granted new trials in two damage suits heard previously. In Y. O. McAdams vs La Independencia Oil Co the verdict favored the defendants. In Dario Garcia vs Alcala Flores the jury awarded plaintiff $1,500. Both cases will be retried.
The piece urges citizens to conserve effort for the war, warning that fatigue forgetfulness insomnia and irritability signal nervous system strain. It counsels rest and restraint to maintain high productivity and morale during wartime.
John D. Davis of Joyce is in the city for a short visit. M. H. McMahon of Cotulla arrived last night and stops at the Hamilton. Capt. W. M. Ryan of the Ranger force expects to leave this evening for Austin on a short business trip.
A list of local service members from Laredo including Lieuts E J Cousineau Luke Loftus Percy Winch and sergeants Bigden Woodul Gustin Smith Bold plus corporals Correll Little Diaz and others. The notice honors their loyalty and sacrifice in the U S military.
The article notes women serving on Michigan juries and a new deathhouse for women at Sing Sing. It mentions Julia Gardner Tyler receiving a presidential widow's pension, women in Roches ter Cathedral roles, and AFL efforts to unionize party phone girls. Also cited are women in Falls Montana street work, a New York conference of the Woman's Land Army, Kansas Memorial Tree funding request, and Mme d Evry named Lady Mayoress in Nampeel France.
A brief health note advises watching for the first sign of hoarseness and giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at once. It claims the remedy is prompt and effective in easing croup symptoms.
Mrs Hicks enforces strict rules forcing all to remove shoes before entering. She notes a grease spot on a dining chair from shop pants as Bill faces a rebuke. Bill finally protests that after fifteen years of shoe removal he refuses to go further.
Texas Mexican Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9 p m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 36 p m
Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 10 45 a m and arrives at 7 16 p m. Night Train leaves at 9 p m and arrives at aa m.
Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday departing 8 30 am arriving 10 20 am Train No 2 runs from Minera to Laredo daily except Sunday departing 11 am arriving 8 16 am
Associated Press dispatch from Mexico City reports General Candido Aguilar's forces seized Felix Diaz's headquarters in the Garrizat mountains, along with rebel stores of explosives. The raid also recovered rebel archives said to implicate many prominent Mexicans and foreigners in Diaz's movement.
London readers learn that Princess Patricia of Connaught will wed Commander Ramsey of the Royal Navy next month at West minister Abbey. The ceremony is expected to outshine Windsor Castle nuptials, with emerald gifts and Carrickmacross lace veils anticipated. Bridesmaids will wear St Patrick blue satin gowns with Trish lace and shamrock accents.
A brisk exchange stars two spouses with a sharp line of dialogue about progress and deception. The Birmingham Age-Herald records a domestic jab that hints at marital strain and teasing sarcasm between the couple.
Paris reports General Pershing will demobilize American troops from France by April at 300000 monthly. The demobilization committee of the peace conference has split into two subcommittees to handle different branches of the issue. Also announced are American appointees to the Polish Commission Major General Francis J Kernan and Professor Robert H Lord.
London reports that about 200,000 workers are idle across the United Kingdom and Ireland due to stake-related stoppages in various trades. The strike wave is spreading with Belfast accounting for about half of the strikers.
Paris reports two full corps have been assembled by the German staff to march on Poland. Eight troop trains pass through Frankfurt on the Oder daily, per a Zurich dispatch to the Journal.
Archangel dispatch reports Bolshevik forces attempted a midnight assault on American and British troops at Tagles on the Dvina River southeast of Archangel. The effort followed earlier artillery bombardment before being repelled.
Paris reports Aviation Lieutenant ONeill of the American army died when his aircraft collapsed near Chatillon sur Seine at about 700 feet, the loss occurring yesterday afternoon.
Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the president arrived in Brussels Monday. She is the guest of the American legation.
The woman suffrage joint resolution was signed by presiding officers of both legislature chambers and sent to the governor for signature. It proposes an election on May 24 to approve an equal suffrage amendment to the constitution.
In Austin on January 28 the senate, with no opposition, adopted the house concurrent resolution calling for an investigation into the state Ranger force. The house has already endorsed the measure, ensuring an inquiry into Ranger activities.
Transatlantic freight costs on cotton dropped from 22.50 to 6.26 dollars per bale from South Atlantic ports and from 23.50 to 7.50 dollars per bale from Gulf ports, announced by Southern senators after talks with the Shipping Board. Also, President Wilson signed a Paris proclamation January 12 easing limits on near beer production.
Washington January 28 tentative approval by the house immigration committee of a law prohibiting general immigration for four years after the peace treaty is signed. The measure aims to restrict new entrants during the postwar period.
Washington on January 28 the house nearly completed the bill to appropriate 100 million dollars for famine relief in Europe and the Near East, by adopting the conference report with the senate amendment substantially unchanged.
Boston plans a music festival and international peace demonstration led by the Boston Chamber of Commerce and War Camp Community Service. Nearly every nationality in Greater Boston is expected to participate in a three performance program with a 1000 voice chorus directed by Alfred Hallam, showcasing national costumes and a patriotic American festival theme.
United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans area says tonight and Wednesday will be generally fair. The Times receives these updates daily via the Telephone Company.
Observations show a 24 hour period ending 7 a m with a maximum temperature of 70 degrees and a minimum of 44 degrees. Wind generally from the north and east, with cloudy conditions.
Mrs. O. Cook of Macon Illinois reports quick relief from coughs and colds. Mrs. James A. Knott of Chillicothe Missouri says Chamberlains Cough Remedy cannot be beat for coughs and colds. H. J. Moore of Oval Pennsylvania notes it cured a settled chest cold on several occasions.
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