Revival of American merchant marine faces high rates
The piece argues that despite talk of a strong postwar American merchant fleet, high shipping costs keep U.S. manufacturers from competing with Britain. It cites concrete rates from Liverpool to China and San Francisco to China, notes the Shipping Board’s uncertain stance, and warns against political misuse of veterans’ groups while urging support for veterans through proper policy rather than candidacy based on soldier ties.
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Great Britain
Liverpool
China
San Francisco
Eastern Mills
Pacific Coast Mills
Shipping Board
Washington
England
Manchester
Birmingham
Soldier Organizations and the Grand Army's Political Power
After the Civil War a veteran group formed to aid comrades and secure pensions. It grew into a potent political force, using the soldier vote to influence officeholders and stall or steer legislation. The text notes sensational pension grabs and sidetracked measures driven by the Grand Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Most Laredo Soldiers Still On Duty In Europe
Most Texas troops from Laredo remain overseas in France Belgium Luxembourg and Germany with hopeful talk of a Galveston disembarkation. Some Laredo men in 36th 90th and Milmo Rifles units have returned home after discharge while others in 30th Division and other branches stay in service awaiting orders. Texans press war department through legislature and congress to bring troops home at the Lone Star State s principal seaport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
Milmo Rifles
41St Infantry
United States
Congress
War Department
Galveston
Lone Star State
Notice to Tax-Payers Opens Assessments for 1919
In the county courthouse my office is open for the reception of assessments for the year 1919. Property owners are asked to call and render their holdings during office hours 9 a.m. to 12 m. and 2 to 5 p.m. B. J. Leyendecker, County Assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court House
J. Leyendecker
Get Rid of That Persistent Cough
Promote Eckman's Alterative as a tonic and upbuilder with 20 years of use. Claims to stop weakening coughs or colds and protect lung health. Sold at S80c and $1.50 bottles by druggists or Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Today’s anniversaries January 28 highlights
January 28 marks birthdays and notable events: Alexander Mackenzie born in Scotland, later Canadian Liberal leader. Benedetto Cairoli born in Italy, prime minister who saved King Humbert. 1846 Aliwal battle victory for British under Sir Harry Smith. 1870 City of Boston ship sail and disappear. 1871 armistice between France and Germany. 1890 British flag at Atbara and Wady Halfa. 1915 Berlin claims sinking French 1590 in Alsace. 1916 Wilson urges disarmament of merchant ships and submarine rules. 1917 sinking of British cruiser Laurate off Irish coast.
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Alexander Mackenzie
Liberal Party
Canada
Scotland
Toronto
Benedetto Cairoli
Humbert
Pavia
Naples
Sir Harry Smith
Aliwal
Boston
Halifax
Glasgow
Atbara
Wady Halfa
Berlin
Alsace
Wilson
Lamont Named Financial Adviser for American Delegation
Thomas W. Lamont, designated by the U.S. Treasury as financial adviser to the American delegation at the peace conference, is a New York financier who began as a newspaper reporter and rose to join J. P. Morgan & Co. His career spanned newspaper work, wholesale business, and banking, culminating in his prominent role on Wall Street after George W. Perkins retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Lamont
U. S. Treasury Department
New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Wall Street
George W. Perkins
Morgan House
Lamont
Watch The Times Everyday for Important Updates
The reader is advised to monitor The Times daily for important updates. This brief notice emphasizes regular checking for timely information and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Mrs M E Hoyle Gains 30 Pounds After Tanlac Trial
Mrs M E Hoyle of 1829 Pennsylvania Ave Kansas City Missouri testifies Tanlac eased ten years of rheumatism and severe stomach trouble. She reports improved appetite, no indigestion or gas, rosy complexion and a thirty pound weight gain after a few weeks, recommends the medicine to others. Tanlac sold in Laredo by Windsor Drug Co Adv.
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M. E. Hoyle
Pennsylvania Ave
Kansas City
Taniac
Tanlae
Laredo
Windrow Drug Co
Adv
Notice to Auto Owners Seeks 1919 License Tax
State Highway commission authorized tax collection for automobiles. Parties may secure licenses at the tax collector’s office in Laredo, Texas. H. LIGARDE, Tax Collector, December 30, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
H. Ligarde
Laredo
Texas
Laredo Port Imm ports Guano Ixtle Skins Hides and Auto Ads
Importations from Mexico pass through Laredo port this morning including two carloads of guano one carload of ixtle and one carload of skins and hides. Various local ads note auto tires plumbing services and real estate while civic plans for a sanitary sewer system and possible bond election are discussed.
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Mexico
Laredo
Ixtle
Shallow Society Sparks Wry Exchange
A blase young woman declares society shallow and a cynic agrees that it would drown many if not for its surface. The Boston Transcript captures a witty exchange on social pretensions and vanity.
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Boston Transcript
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim Banked Cure All
There is more Catarrh in this region than all other diseases combined and for years was deemed incurable. Local remedies failed, so constitutional treatment is needed. Hall's Catarrh Medicine by F J Cheney Co claims to cure by acting through the blood. One hundred dollars reward for any case not cured.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
7Ic
Today’s Birthdays List of Notable Americans
Retired Rear Admiral H G O Colby born New Bedford Massachusetts 73 today. Daniel Willach Baltimore and Ohio railroad chairman born Hartford Vermont 58 today. Luthene C Gilman Federal directington born Levant Maine 62 today. William Y Allen former U S senator born Madison County Ohio 72 today. Henry Augustus Lukeman sculptor born Richmond Virginia 48 today.
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H. G. O. Colby
France
New Bedford
Mass
Daniel Willach
Baltimore , Ohio Railroad
Hartford
Luthene C. Gilman
Federal
Levant
Oregon
Washago
William Y. Allen
United States
Nebraska
Madison County
Ohio
Henry Augustus Lukeman
Richmond
Relieves Restrictions in the Trade with Mexico
A 1919 letter from Zack L. Cobb detailing efforts to relax trade restrictions with Mexico. The author describes progress toward normal border trade, plans to authorize border licenses by February first, and ongoing cooperation with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce to secure relief and data for favorable policy changes.
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Chamber of Commerce
Garner
Times
Mexico
Zack L. Cobb
State Department
Laredo
Brownsville
Texas
Nogales
Arizona
Musterole Relief Ad Promotes White Ointment
An old fashioned ad touts Musterole as a clean replacement for mustard plasters. It claims quick relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches and chest colds with no blistering. Jar sizes 30¢ 60¢ hospital $2.50.
Cured at a Cost of 25 Cents
Mrs Robert Allison recalls moving to Mattoon Illinois eight years ago suffering indigestion and constipation with headaches dizziness and a heavy pressure in the stomach. She credits one bottle of Chamberlains Tablets with a full cure and renewed energy.
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Mattoon
Robert Allison
Chamberlain
Big Fight Mill Aired For February 22 At Fort McIntosh
A high profile boxing mill is planned for February 22 at Fort McIntosh with four six round bouts between enlisted men from Fort McIntosh and Fort Brown Brownsville. Matches feature Mike Lohanitz vs Wilensky Stoney McGlynn vs Morgan Hopfe vs Sargeant Salek Corrado vs Domuanski. The event aims to be one of Texas faster pace bouts in years witnessed by thousands of civilians and soldiers from both posts with tickets 50 cents and up at local drugstores and Soldier's Club.
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Washington
Laredo
Fort Mclntosh
Fort Brown
Brownsville
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Fort MclIntosh
Mike Lohanitz
Fort McIntosh
Wilensky
Stoney” McGlynn
Morgan
Wagoner Hopfe
Fort Mciintosh
Marsalek
Corrado
Domuanski
Texas
Horner's
City Drugstore
Windrow’s
Soldier's Club
Sloan's Liniment Praised For Quick Lumbago Relief
The passage extols Sloan's Liniment for rapid relief of sciatic pains, rheumatic twinges, loin aches, neuritis nerve inflammation, wry neck, joint wrench, ligament sprain, muscle strain, and throbbing bruises, noting ease of application, cleanliness, economy, and universal preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Spinach Market Report from Laredo Tex January 27
January 27 market notes from the Chamber of Commerce in Laredo Texas provide car totals by destination including New York St Louis Boston River California Chicago and Virginia with Texas and California counts. Prices listed for lettuce and Fort Worth area spinach reflect per pound ranges.
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Laredo
Texas
New York
St. Louis
Boston
River
California
Chicago
Virginia
U. S
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Fort Worth
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C. J. Cook
Richter
Citizens’ Auto Company
Juarez Plumbing
Matamoros Street
Bellmont
Main Ave
The
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Citizens Auto Company
Crescent
Gregg
Will W Gregg
Times Office
Farragut Street
Fred.a. Jones Engineering & Construction Co
Crescent Garage
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
John N. Garner
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
War Trade Board
Paris
Musterole
Attention Elks
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Laredo Business College
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