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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1919

Page

6

Laredo Times Publishers and Subscription Terms

Laredo Times lists publishing terms for daily and weekly editions. It details delivery options to the United States, Canada and Mexico, carrier and postpaid rates, and requires advance payment. The notice provides address and telephone for Penn Publishing Co in Laredo, Texas.

United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Leive Penn Publishing CO Telephone Texas

Copyright notice for AP news dispatches in the paper

The article carries the Associated Press exclusive republication rights for all news dispatches credited to AP in this paper and for additional local news published herein.

Associated Press

The Submarine Policy and Future of Undersea Vessels

The British admiralty favors banning submarine production and war use, while major powers may follow. Submarines’ military value is questioned. future roles could be commerce and passenger transport, though modern designs face space, power, and safety limits.

British Admiralty Germany Great Britain England Jules Verne Nemo Verne

A Political Menace to a Citizen Army Debate

The article argues against a universal conscripted army, warning of elite control by military leaders and the potential to subdue civil life. It cautions that mutual power among great nations is needed to prevent war while endorsing defense training without forming a full mobilized force.

Prussia Germany

Submarine Future: Cargo Carrier Or Abandoned War Weapon

The discussion weighs the submarine as a cargo carrier to pay its way, capable of ocean crossing in nine to ten days submerged part of the distance, with seasonal use when merchant ships are storm delayed. It notes wartime losses and argues Germany’s failures with submarines, poison gas, and zeppelins, and questions continued naval use unless peace time utility justifies cost.

Germany

Birthdays on February 10 Roundup of Notable Figures

Sir Robert Garran born in Sydney 52 years ago today. Sir Robert Falconer born in Charlottetown 52 years ago. William Allen White born in Emporia Kansas 61 years ago. John A. Elston born in Woodland California 45 years ago. Dr William J. Martin born in Columbia Tennessee 51 years ago. William G Billy Evans born in Chicago 35 years ago.

Robert Randolph Garran Australian Commonwealth Sydney Robert Falconer University of Toronto Charlottetown P. BE L William Allen White Emporia Kas John A. Elston Congress California Woodland Cal William J. Martin Davidson College Columbia, Tenn William G Billy) Evans Chicago

Great mail service delay and local notices on vendors

A late train improved mail delivery slightly, but patrons still faced delays. Notices list Juarez Plumbing Co and B. Juarez, Texas Mexican Milling Co and others, with various ads for pianos, auto services, and local events. Major Paul W. Evans returned home after discharge. An Elks Lodge old-timers meeting is announced with speeches and a smoker.

Juarez Plumbing Co B. Juarez Matamoros Street Paul W. Evans Camp Zachary Taylor Field Artillery Laredo Evans

Zemo Promises Clear Skin With Easy Application

Zemo offers clear healthy skin claims by treating pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm at drugstores for 35c or 1.00 for extra large. The antiseptic liquid is described as clean penetrating non greasy and stain free. It is presented as dependable and inexpensive per use by The E. W. Rove Co. Cleveland Ohio.

E. W. Rove Co Cleveland. O

Today’s anniversaries and historic events on February 10

February 10 marks peace between Portugal and Spain in 1762 and Napoleon’s 1798- era campaigns. Other notes include Canada’s 1841 union proclaimed at Montreal, 1916 Russian push against Austro German lines, and 1917 British ship California sunk with no warning.

Portugal Spain Bonaparte Cairo Syria Frederick B. Conway England Union of Canadas Montreal New York Henry Clay Washington Carpathians Czernowitz Buko

Dean's Kidney Pills End Kidney Pain Says Local Man

Valente Gutierrez of Laredo credits Dean's Kidney Pills with a cure after years of kidney trouble. He reports no back pain and easy bending since finishing four to five boxes bought at City Drug Co. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y.

Dean Valente Gutierrez Iturbide St., Laredo City Drug Co Gutierrez Foster Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo N. Y

Admiral Sir Charles Beresford Birthday Note

Today marks the seventy third birthday of Lord Beresford known as Admiral Sir Charles Beresford and Charlie B to sailors. A former fleet commander and parliamentarian, he joined the navy as a lad and rose to high rank before retiring in 1911. He led the Condor during the Alexandria bombardment in 1882 and commanded a naval brigade toward Khartoum in the Gordon relief effort.

Lord Beresford Sir Charles Beresford Charlie B Waterford Alexandria Condor Khartoum Gordon

That Terrible Headache Relief with Chamberlain Tablets

The ad advertises quick relief from periodic headaches and associated symptoms such as nausea and sallow skin. It urges taking Chamberlain's Tablets as directed for biliousness and to observe package directions to possibly prevent future attacks.

Chamberlain

City May Approve Sewer Plans and Call Bond Election

Mayor McComb expects to receive the Fred A Jones Engineering plans this week for the proposed Laredo sewerage system. If approved, a bond election will be called for late March or early April to fund construction. The project promises a modern plant and street paving will follow start of work. Most property taxpayers favor the sewer plan in Laredo.

Robert McComb Fred. A. Jones Engineering & Construction Co Dallas McComb Times Laredo

War Tax Adjusted for Bills of Lading at Laredo

The Laredo Chamber of Commerce secured an adjustment to war tax collections on bills of lading for commodities shipped into Mexico. A February 16 ruling from the Treasury confirms uniform collection at border ports, ending prior disparities with Eagle Pass Brownsville and El Paso. Brokers at Laredo gain certainty while competitors face pending adjustments.

Chamber of Commerce Mexico Laredo Treasury Internal Revenue Department Treasury Department W. B. Scott Eagle Pass Brownsville B. C. Keith Keith

Laredo Chamber Names Committee Chairmen for Ensuing Year

The newly elected board of directors of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce announced and approved committees for the year. Each chairman will pick three to five members from the Chamber to form his committee, ensuring merit and avoiding favoritism.

Chamber of Commerce R. K. Mims W. L. Guyter Sam Mackin F. A. Lattig B. G. Salinas I. Alexander M. W. Brennan Chas. Deutz FP. A. Matthes Stanley Copeland

Cannel Coal Company Stockholders Meet in Laredo 1919

Notice states annual meeting of stockholders of Cannel Coal Company to be held at company offices in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 6 1919 at 4 p m for electing a board of directors and other business. Regular board meeting to follow at same place and date. Secretary C Biggio. Laredo Texas February 4 1919.

Cannel Coal Company Laredo Texas

Cabbage Giant Brought In by Ambrose Johnson of North Laredo

A cabbage plant weighing 25 pounds was brought in by Ambrose Johnson, nearly filling a Chamber of Commerce window. Trimmed weight projected at 20 pounds, showcasing local cabbage growing in the Laredo area. Notice to Automobile Owners about new night service starting February 10 by Moser Auto Co, offering oils, gas, tires, tubes, and accessories any hour.

Ambrose Johnson North Laredo Chamber of Commerce Laredo Moser Auto. CO

Body Recovered From Rio Grande near Fort McIntosh

A decomposed body found in the Rio Grande near the American bank is Corporal Malcolm Ayes of Company E Thirty seventh Infantry from Youngstown Ohio. He disappeared January 26 while at Fort McIntosh and reportedly wished for discharge to return to civil life. He received a military funeral and was buried at Fort McIntosh military cemetery.

Fort McIntosh Rio Grande Malcolm Ayes Company E Thirtyeventh Infantry Youngstown Ohio McIntosh Jefferson Baracks Corporal Ayes Mort MctIntosh

New Discovery Relieves Cold Symptoms Quickly

A vintage ad promises relief from cold and bronchial discomfort with Dr. New Discovery. It touts easing phlegm irritation and sore throat while returning you to the road to recovery. Offered in 60 cent and 1.20 dollar sizes.

Bac

Make Your Bowels Behave With Dr Kings Life Pills

A compact advertisement-style notice promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as bowel trainers that cleanse the system surely and comfortably. It asserts the pills aid torpid bowels when diet regulation fails and offers a price of 25c.

Dr. King

Webb County Real Estate Sold to Judge A Winslow

J B Baker of Laredo Texas announces the sale of his Webb County Real Estate and Abstract business including all abstract books records maps and futures to Judge A Winslow. He asks patrons to extend the same patronage and confidence the business has long enjoyed. February 8 1919.

Webb County A. Winslow

Also Mentioned on This Page

Penn Publishing Company Publishers and Proprietors The Bon Ton Texas- Mexican Milling Co R. H. Seefeld Big Wells First Methodist Church Moser Auto Company Moran Music Co Lincoln Street Bellmont Main Ave Nuevo Laredo Kelly Field San Antonio Uvalde Methodist Church Crescent Gregg Will W. Gregg Times Office Farragut Street Crescent Garage Soldier Boys Elks Lodge of Laredo the Times Zemo Wina Co. C. Biggio Laredo, Texas J. C. Scott Chas F. M. Ramsay Chas. Ross Bellans J. B. Baker M. Salle Lincoln Sf ROY Campbell Company
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