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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1919
Page
3
Thursday’s Dally notes society events with Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt as society editor. Contact numbers listed: 70 and 43 for society inquiries and coverage requests.
Thursday activities include the Aid Society at Mrs. Millar's home at 4 pm, Married Ladies Social Club at Mrs. Woodman’s at 3 30 pm, and the Thursday Bridge Club at Mrs. Martin’s at 3 30 pm. Friday features a linen shower for Miss Inez Hill at Mrs. Shelby’s home at 8 30 pm, plus Lone Star Blue Birds at 4 pm, a masquerade hall at the Latin American Club, and Boy Scouts meetings at the Methodist Church and headquarters at 7 pm.
Esther Trowbridge Catlin notes a path of today with assurance that all will be well. Visitors arrive in Laredo including Mrs. George D. Moyer, Mr. Lee M. Green of Houston, and Lieut Hal Irby Greer with family. Various social updates from local families and church groups accompany announcements of meetings and events.
Mrs. Cullinan hosted a box party at a local theater on Wednesday afternoon with guests including Mrs. Flynn of Wyoming Mrs. A. J. Norton Dr Helene Kenney and Mrs BE Tarver After the play refreshments were served at the City Drug Store The Wednesday Auction Bridge Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Miles Cogleys home The rooms were floral with violets and ferns High score club prize went to Mrs L J Christen guest prize to Mrs Fish The hostess served a salad course Participants included Mesdames Brewster Christen DaCamara Hill J Martin Mims Morton Penn Ryan Young and A Wormser Guests included Mesdames Clarence Jefferies John Martin Williams Fish Shiner Austin McComb Moore and Jones Mrs Cogley was assisted by Mrs SB M Barlow
A traditional remedy claim favors Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as the quickest way to relieve a cold after many years of use. It warns against catching a second cold before full recovery and advises middle aged and older men to stay in bed until recovered, arguing three days early in bed beats three weeks later.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Cannel Coal Company will be held at the company offices in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 6 1919 at 4 p m to elect a board of directors and conduct other business. The regular board meeting follows at the same place and date. c C Biggio secretary Laredo Texas February 4 1919.
San Antonio businessman John H. Weymouth was among visitors in Laredo yesterday on business.
A scald burn or severe cut heals slowly if neglected. The family that keeps ABALLARD S SNOW LINIMENT on hand is always prepared for such accidents. Price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Yale professor H C Emory notes Germany's clash of factions likening it to a delayed Blue Lightning express. The engineer jokes about Horseshoe Hill causing slow progress, praising brakes to keep the train from slipping back.
A short verse recalls a boy Willie licking mercury to cure a cough, leading to tragedy at the funeral. His mother tells Mrs Brown of the cold day when the mercury went down, a dark quip attributed to Chauncey M Depew.
A World War II casualty note lists Lieut. E. J. Cousineau Lieut. Luke W Loftus Lieut. Percy R Winch Sergt. George Bigden Sergt. Charles Woodul Sergeant Gustin K. Smith Sergeant Adam Bold Corporal Jack Correll Corporal Miles Little Corporal Leonardo Diaz Private Edmundo Lopez Private Benjamin Hastings Private Moises Carrero Private Francisco Garcia Private Lorenzo Rendon and others.
The Times reports a daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau at New Orleans. Tonight is fair and colder, with Friday expected to be fair.
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a m recorded a maximum temperature of 52 degrees and a minimum of 34 degrees. Wind was generally from the east and skies were clear.
RS C F and H E Kenney osteopaths operate at 1603 Matamoros with telephone 197. An attorney at law is Suite 202 Alexander Building over Woolworths with office phones 300 and 307, in Laredo Texas.
Listing of dental offices including J. K. Thompson in Milee Richter Building and W I Wilbon in Walls Building over People’s Pharmacy, plus A G Thompson over City Drug Co. Hidalgo and Flores. John Convery named as Funeral Director with Jarvis Plaza address. Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald noted as pianist soprano and director of Royal Concert Orchestra.
Sir Joseph Compton Rickett Paymaster General born London 72 years ago today William Strang president of International Society of Sculptors Painters and Engravers born Dunbarton Scotland 60 years ago Colonel Sir Thomas Holdich president Royal Geographical Society born 76 years ago today Borehgrevink scientist Antarctic explorer born Christiania 55 years ago today Leopold Godowsky pianist born Russian Poland 49 years ago today Victor Rosewater Omaha publisher born Omaha 48 years ago today Hal Chase baseball player born Los Gatos California 36 years ago today
An old advertisement claims catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and cannot be cured by local applications. It states only a constitutional remedy works and offers one hundred dollars for any case uncured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine, with circulares free from Cheney & Co in Toledo.
Train No. 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9:00 a m and train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3:36 p m. International and Great Northern offers a through fast train to St Louis departing 10:46 a m and arriving 7:16 p m. The Night Train leaves at 9:00 p m and arrives at Sa m.
An old advertisement urges frequent doses of Ballard's Horehound Syrup for heavy lung colds that may lead to fatal disease. It claims the syrup checks the disorder and aids nature to restore health. Prices 25c, 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
In Austin on February 13 Associated Press reports the house joint resolution to amend the constitution allowing the state to lend its credit for home purchases in rural districts passes the senate without dissent and will go to voters on May 24. The same day the senate also passes a bill refining legal privilege in libel cases and a bill making land agents liable for damages if they fail to keep their agreements.
Joseph B Kendall of Dallas Texas president of the Missouri State Life Insurance Company died today in Bellevue hospital after a four day illness from bronchial pneumonia. The body will be shipped to Dallas for interment.
Star athletes from leading Eastern colleges join club track in the United States junior indoor championships at the Thirteenth Regiment Armory in Brooklyn next Saturday. Open to men who have never won a track or field title, events include 60-yard dash 300-yard run 600-yard run 1000-yard run 2-mile walk 70-yard high hurdles medley relay standing jumps and 16-pound shot put.
Berne reports a long Berlin conference with Matthias Erzberger and ministers concluded he will press the allies to recognize the new Berlin government when negotiating a renewal of the armistice. Paris dispatch says the supreme war council set February 17 renewal with rights to suspend if Germany fails to meet new or existing clauses. Germany must cease hostilities against Poles and keep forces within fixed limits.
London February 13 British delegates to the peace conference have been instructed to demand an indemnity covering the cost of the war and the damage caused Andrew Bonar Law announced in the house of commons Paris February 13 President Wilson replies that he plans to return to France after Washington arrangements for his departure from Paris are set for Friday night official circles expect the conference to complete its work by June 1
Archangel Feb 13 American forces advancing over 30 miles of forest trails reached the British and Russians in the Shveduas krenga region yesterday. Bolsheviks, after strong attacks, withdrew to the south, apparently abandoning their offensive move. Conditions in other sectors of the northern Russian front remain unchanged.
A Libau despatch via Berlin reports the entire territory of the Esthian republic cleared of Bolsheviki by Esthenian and Finnish advance movements.
A Vienna dispatched report states a broad insurrection is underway across Romania. King Ferdinand and the royal family reportedly suffered a slight wounding while attempting to flee Bucharest.
One hundred years ago the bill that led to the Missouri Compromise was introduced in Congress. Forty-two years ago Alexander Graham Bell sent the first long distance telephone message from Salem to Boston. The Indiana State Rotary conference meets in Indianapolis. Dubuque hosts the Central Iowa Retail Lumbermen’s Association convention. Rotary delegates from Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri convene in Oklahoma City. Canadian provinces plan a Dominion federation under the Agricultural Education Act in Winnipeg.
Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday departing 8 30 a m and arriving 10 20 a m Train No 2 runs from Minera to Laredo daily except Sunday departing 11 00 a m and arriving 8 16 p m
Market report lists destinations including St Louis New York Jersey City Philadelphia Boston and Austin with unchanged prices for Austin while Indianapolis shows 1.75 to 1.85 dollars and Kansas City barrels at 7.5 dollars. Other markets remain unchanged.
Dallas Texas February thirteen high winds hit portions of the state with showers in north and east Texas. The weather service says winds will persist today and tonight and subside tomorrow. Hail near Denton Terrell and Dallas may have damaged certain crops.
Washington reports that wartime restrictions on railroad dining car service will be modified March 1. Director General Hines authorized federal managers to resume a la carte service where feasible without causing congestion.
Chicago February 13 uneasiness over diplomatic developments and poor crop conditions pushed corn prices up more than a bushel today. The rise reflects trader concern over future supplies and global market tensions impacting grain values.
Washington February 13 Lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in the United States and Canada plan spring celebrations for the order centennial Founded April 14 1819 in Baltimore by Thomas Wildey and four others the fraternal society now numbers over two million members with about 75 percent residing in the U S and Canada
New York Feb 13 Methods of securing international cooperation in mining in North America will be discussed at a convention of the American Institute of Mining Engineers to be held in the city next week Two joint sessions of the Canadian Mining Institute and one joint session of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers will also be held during the convention Main topics include improving relations between capital and labor and the consideration of a uniform mining law for North America
Montreal February 15 A field of seventy two curlers from Canada and the United States will contest the Gordon medal international competition opening tomorrow. Dr T H Farrell of the Utica NY Curling Club is the reigning champion with American clubs including Boston Brookline Brae Burn Mohawk Saranac Thistle St Andrews and Jersey City represented.
In Chicago Augie Kieckhefer defends his world three cushion billiards title against Alfred De Oro in Recital Hall. The two top players meet in three evening sessions marking Kieckhefer's seventh defense since beating De Oro last year. He has defeated Cannefax Maupome Otis and McCourt in that period.
Take a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets as directed for indigestion and you will soon forget your stomach troubles. Try it.
An advertisement claims gas in the stomach or bowels signals a torpid liver and promotes Herbine as a quick liver stimulant and bowel purifier. It is priced at 50 cents and advertised as available from all druggists.
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