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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1919

Page

6

Laredo Times Publishing Co Rates and Contact Info

The Laredo Times Penn Publishing Co announces subscription rates for daily and weekly editions. Local delivery, mail options to the United States Mexico or Canada are listed with monthly and yearly prices and advance payment terms. Communications addressed to Penn Publishing Co with telephone contact in Laredo Texas.

United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Penn Publishing CO Telephone

Associated Press Credit Note Reprint Policy

A rippling credit notice states The Associated Press owns republication rights for dispatches credited to AP or its reporters and for focal news published in this paper. The policy outlines exclusive entitlement to use and republication rights.

Associated Press Focal News

Let Us All Cooperate In Laredo Revival

Mondays Daily urges a united effort to spur a great revival of business and industry in Laredo. It compares cooperative action to army and ant teamwork, announces a get together campaign by the Chamber of Commerce, and invites all residents to join even nonmembers. A banqu et Thursday will connect members to the central power source to energize the drive.

Laredo America Red Cross Chamber of Commerce Bet of Commerce Cen

Military trials and justice in war time

The author argues against a sensational view of U S army court martials as medieval. He notes courts martial aim to deter, not merely punish, and that homesickness or age deception can lead to harsh outcomes, but pardons and review exist. If 15 000 injustices are alleged, higher authorities should investigate and act to protect innocent soldiers.

United States Army

Boost Laredo as home and unite for growth

Encourage every resident of Laredo to booster the town. Insist no other places match its merit. Stay, earn here, and persuade others to come. If the home is good for you it is good for all, and unity will turn individuals into a thriving community. Do what you can and join others in the effort.

Laredo Satan Heaven

Gompers at 70 Leads Labor Delegation to Peace Talks

Samuel Gompers, turning seventy, travels to Europe as part of a labor delegation for the peace conference. He has led the American Federation of Labor since 1882 and has played a major role in civic and labor movements beyond unions.

Samuel Gompers Europe Mr. Gompers American Federation of Labor England United States Organized Labor Federation Gompers Trades Union National Civic Federation

His Best Throw

A wry exchange about luck and risk ends with a quip that the best throw was discarding the dice, framing a gambler’s fable about choosing to walk away.

Notice to Auto Owners Tax Collector Opens 1919 Licenses

State Highway commission authorizes license tax collection for automobiles for 1919. Parties may obtain licenses by visiting the officer's office today. H. Ligade, Tax Collector, Laredo, Texas, December 30, 1918.

State Highway Commission H. Ligarde Laredo Texas

Injustice Claims About Courts Martial And Civil Courts

The speaker notes many injustices in courts martial within two years and critiques civil courts influenced by money and politics. They argue military procedure needs revision and laws require reform, but condemn extremes on both sides. They acknowledge warfare stress hides issues yet deny total disaster or perfection in justice.

Olive Tablets Offer Liver Help For Digestive Woes

Thousands with stomach trouble seek the Dr Edwards Olive Tablets remedy highlighting a liver aid and natural bowel function. The plant based mix is described as a substitute for calomel and is sold in two sizes with instructions to take one or two at bedtime for relief.

Dr. Edwards

Launch Out Into the Deep in a Pastor's Call

Rev. W. L. Barr preached from Luke five urging personal contact with Jesus as the basis of all service. He urged Christians to launch out into the deep with faith, using the nets they possess, and to trust God for the draught in every branch of life and ministry.

W. L. Barr First Methodist Church Jesus Peter Christ United States Moses God Snday Missionary Society Elijah

Fort McIntosh gymkhana draws huge crowd with boxing bouts

A large Fort McIntosh audience enjoyed the Sunday gymkhana featuring two concurrent boxing bouts and many new events. Awards went to Headquarters Company and B Company in most events, with Private Orr winning the burro race and Private Greening taking the mounted football race.

Fort MclIntosh Laedo B Company C Company Private Orr Corporal Hays Headquarters Company Greening Orr Robertson Heaquarters Company Wagoner Fanta Carter Bain Corporal Spence Private Carter and Stone

Cabbage and onion crops hit by January freeze in Rio Grande Valley

A Bureau of Crop Estimates report notes severe damage from a early January freeze in the Lower Valley of Texas. About 3,500 acres of cabbage remain marketable, with ~30 percent of planted cabbage unlikely to produce quality. Lettuce acreage and Bermuda onions also fall, while Irish potatoes and northern cabbage in other states face shrinkage and shipping changes. The analysis covers Brownsville Harlingen La Feria Olmito San Benito Santa Maria Donna McAllen Mercedes Mission Pharr and Hidalgo Cameron counties.

Bureau of Crop Estimates U. S. Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C Texas Bureau of Markets of the Department Hidalgo County San Benito Brownsville Harlingen la Feria Olmito Santa Maria Cameron County Donna McAllen Mercedes Mission Pharr Hidalgo Co Ata Bureau Leon M. Estabrook

U S Ambassador Fletcher Returns to Washington

United States Ambassador Henry P. Fletcher with Mrs. Fletcher and his aide arrived in Laredo from Mexico City this morning. They crossed the Big Grande into the United States and left for Washington to attend to important business accompanied by a Mexican protocol member.

Mrs. Fletcher Ambassador Fletcher Mexico City United States Henry P. Fletcher

Death of J M Flores Garza in Encinal

J M Flores Garza longtime Encinal Mercantile Co employee died at his Encinal home last Friday after an illness from influenza that led to pneumonia. He was well known in the area for fourteen years of service and held in high regard by many residents.

J. M. Flores Garza Encinal Mercantile Co Encinal

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