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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1919
Page
4
A reflective column condemns lax immigration and calls for strict policing to curb aliens and Bolshevism. It traces socialism and anarchy to Prussian policy, contrasts Russian and German upheavals, and lauds Bohemian independence amid Austro German dominance.
Vienna reports that the new Czech state intends an absolute boycott of German people and goods. Germans would be barred from shops physicians theaters and schools while German culture and language face total exclusion. The policy stems from long standing German dominance and efforts to Germanize Bohemia, with deep historical enmity cited as motive.
The C. A. Wortham Shows arrive in Laredo for a nine day carnival starting Saturday evening near the Texas Mexican station between Flores and Convent Avenues. The attraction will run through nine afternoons and nights, with new acts and the popular Washington's Birthday anniversaries recap. The troupe finishes in Alice tomorrow night before moving to Laredo Friday morning.
Webb county saloonkeepers and liquor dealers who paid state and county licenses and closed when prohibition zone laws took effect will receive refunds of the unearned portions. The commissioners court met and approved refunds to all license holders for unearned portions, to be processed.
Local notice offering a $100 reward for any fine dress not cleaned by the steam plant. Signed by J. J. Hudson, manager, with phone 210. Item dated 2-12-6t.
Beginning Monday February 10th Moser Auto Co announces 24 hour service for oils gas tires tubes and accessories in Laredo improving current availability. Night service starts to provide better access and convenience to customers with around the clock offerings.
Classified note highlights opportunities to earn income through advertised money making schemes. Details are scarce in the fragment but emphasis is on profit potential and accessible ventures advertised in the Times want ads.
A compact chronicle of events and births tied to February 12. Notable items include Lincoln born near Hodgensville Kentucky, O Connell trial in Dublin, Washington Farewell Address manuscript sale in Philadelphia, Emile Henry cafe bombing in Paris, and other 19th 20th century notes. Also lists birthdays of William Byrne Herbert Holt Alice Roosevelt Longworth William Faversham and Clarence Rowland with era context. 1915 1916 1917 events noted.
Lemuel P. Padgett of Seventh Tennessee serves in the House as he pushes Congress to adopt the Administration’s naval program. Representative Wadgett, chairman of the House Naval Committee, has long been a prominent Southern lawmaker since entering the House in 1901. Padgett trained at Erskine College and practiced law in Columbia, Tennessee after the Tennessee legislature.
United States Consul Randolph Robertson left Nuevo Laredo yesterday for Corpus Christi and then Washington and New York on a major business trip. He plans to be gone about a month. Vice Consul Thomas Dickinson from Monterey arrived to take his place, assisted by Vice Consul Maton, and now runs the Nuevo Laredo consulate during the absence.
A brief promotion states THE TIMES offers daily watch opportunities with a subscription rate of 60 cents per month. The notice highlights ongoing chances for readers to engage with the newspaper through regular listings.
The Royal Theater showcased Rex Beach's Too Fat to Fight to capacity crowds. The war photoplay, based on his Metropolitan Magazine story, follows a fat man who overcomes rejection, serves with the YMCA, and earns a Distinguished Service Cross after rescuing Major Brewster, with a Red Cross driver heroine by his side. The film blends humor with tender, patriotic moments and ends with the hero proving his worth for home and country. Also includes an advertisement for steam cleaning services in Laredo by J. J. Hudson.
Santana Gutierrez, wanted for assault with intent to murder in 1911, was arrested near Crystal City by Dimmit County authorities and will be brought to Laredo for trial. He is the fourth long-ago offender captured in six weeks, all indicted years ago and to be tried at the March district court session.
A medical ad notes periodic headaches with nausea and vomiting, sallow skin, and dull eyes. It claims quick relief from Chamberlain’s Tablets when used as directed for biliousness and advises following directions to avoid future attacks.
Our Spring samples are in, let us measure you for a suit guaranteed to fit and to please. J J Hudson, Manager, Phone 210. 2-12-6t.
May was quarrelsome, but her mother learned she would play amicably with Tony, the Italian neighbor’s son. “When I’m mad he can’t stand me, and when he’s mad I can’t stand him, so we get along fine.”
A quotation from Girls Companion warns that a girl who always insists on her own way displays undue estimation of herself. It argues that overweening confidence in one’s own judgment overrides the world’s combined judgments and that her way is not necessarily right.
The oyster is eyeless with a good sized stomach, short gullet, two pairs of gills, an intestine, a dark green liver, a two chambered heart and an elementary nervous system. It lacks ears nose eyes and footlike locomotor appendages, lacking need for movement organ.
A short inspirational note from Girl's Companion extols the life that pays as one that is generous and outward looking. It urges developing a large life that reaches out, grows in beauty, and scatters blessings, warning that self-absorption fails to pay.
Notice of bankruptcy sale issued by J C Scott referee in bankruptcy in Webb county Texas scheduling sale of bankrupt Chas Ross merchandise and fixtures on February 18 1919 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the former business site with daily continuation until all items are sold witnessed by F M Ramsay trustee on February 6 1919.
A long standing cough and cold remedy praised for decades of use by families. Sold by druggists nationwide for 60 cents and 1 dollar 20 cents, advertised as a quick aid in a hurry and a staple in medicine cabinets.
Constipation drains health by causing waste to linger in the body. Dr King's New Life Pills offer a reliable mild remedy. Available from all druggists for 25 cents.
Friday marks St. Valentine s Day with lovers exchanging engraved greetings while some send caricatures that offend. The custom is fading though many enjoy party games and festivities. In Laredo several Valentine parties are announced.
J. J. Hudson, manager, assures customers no fading or damage to any garment at the steam cleaning plant. Phone 210. 2-12-6t.
District clerks and jurors in the December district court session can now call on District Clerk Co. M. de la Garza to obtain warrants issued for their services. The page also lists local ads for steam cleaning, plumbing, musical instruments, car sales, and various local businesses with dates in 1961.
The annual meeting of the stock holders will be held at the company offices in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 6 1919 at 3 p m for electing a board of directors and other business. The regular board meeting follows immediately at the same place and date.
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