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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1919

Page

8

Siberian Aid Debate Echoes From Omsk to Paris

The article argues for Japanese military and economic aid to Siberia against Bolshevik forces, citing Siberia’sdeterminined fight, the need for coal and iron concessions, and Japan as the best external ally. It contends self determination favors Siberian autonomy, questions Western intervention, and notes German loot and justice in postwar restitution.

Omsk Japan Siberia Lenine-Trotzky Paris Far East Society of Nations China Siberian Russia Great Britain France

Justice and Mercy on German Reparations Debate

Opinion argues Germany seeks mercy not justice and warns Allied demands will pale next to the total cost of damage and bloodshed. The author asserts German pleas are dishonest and that reparations should not be scaled down to avoid full accountability.

Germany France Belgium Empire

Dr Cyrus Adler to chair American Jewish Historical Society meeting

Dr Cyrus Adler, born 1863 in Arkansas and educated in Philadelphia, will preside at the annual session of the American Jewish Historical Society in Newark today. His career spans roles as assistant curator at the National Museum, librarian of the Smithsonain Institution, and trustee of Gratz College, the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and the Jewish Publication Society, reflecting lifelong commitment to Hebrew learning and Jewish causes.

Cyrus Adler American Jewish Historical Society Newark America Arkansas Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania National Museum Washington Smithsopian Institution Adier Jewish Theological Seminary of America Gratz College of Jewish Publication Society

Todays Anniversaries Highlight Historic Figures And Events

February entries recall Jonas Galusha born in Norwich Conn six Vermont governors. Lord Greenville British premier. Theodore O Hara poet born Danville Ky died Alabama 1867. steamboat Nelly Stevens burning on Red River Arkansas 1864. Peru Ecuador hostilities. General Chaunay sank 1910 Minorca. US warns war nations 1915. Secretary Lansing 1916 Lusitania note denial. Ambassador Gerard 1917 arrival in Switzerland with 120 Americans.

Jonas Galusha Vermont Norwich Conn Shaftesbury Lord Greenville Theodore O'Hara Danville Alabama Nelly Stevens Red River Arkansas Isa Peru Ecuador General Chaunay Island of Minorca United States Lansing Lusitania Ger

Get Rid of That Persistent Cough

Promote Eckman's Alterative as a tonic and upbuilder with 20 years of use. Claims relief from persistent coughs colds or lung ailments. Available at druggists or HCKMAN LABORATORY Philadelphia for $1.60 per bottle.

Eckman Hckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Wise and Otherwise in Diplomatic Quips and Quirks

Collected remarks critique Lenine as a charming statesman figure and mock foreign embassies as legal drinking spots. The piece speculates on an ex crown prince’s divorce suit, Greek aims on Constantinople, and Venizelos’s candor. It jokes about Colonel House’s illness from a peace conference sans gas mask, and notes tentative Polish and Czech-Slovak settlements. The Galveston News presents a wry, skeptical sample of early 20th century diplomacy banter.

Birthdays on February 11 Highlight Noted Figures

Today marks birthdays of several prominent figures. Yale professor Clive Day, Washington leader Henry B. Macefarland, Massachusetts Education Commissioner Payson Smith, Bishop G Mott Williams of Marquette, Boston former mayor and incoming congressman John F Fitzgerald, all born on February 11 in various years.

Clive Day Yale Wilson Hartford Henry B. F. Macefarland Washington, D. C Philadelphia Payson Smith Massachusetts Portland G. Mott Williams Marquette Mich Fort Hamiton N. Y John F. Fitzgerald Boston

Getting Rid of Colds with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy

A historical notice extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a quick cure for colds. It warns against catching a second cold before recovery and advises bed rest for middle aged or older men until fully recovered, noting three days in bed early is better than three weeks later.

Bessie Barriscale Stars in The Heart of Rachel at Royal Theater

Full house last night admired Bessie Barriscale in The Heart of Rachel a romance of true love and sacrifice. The review lauds the production as among the highest standard for Barriscale's type with strong appeal to human interest.

Royal Theater Bessie Barriscale Rachel

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure for Deafness

An affordable remedy claims to cure catarrhal deafness by a constitutional approach. The advertisement asserts the Eustachian tube inflammation causes rumbling and hearing loss, promising free circulation and a $100 reward for any incurable case. It lists Hall's Catarrh Medicine as acting through the blood and calls for all druggists to stock it.

Hall Cheney & CO Toleda

The War Taxes the Nerve Energy of the Country

The article urges total national focus to win the war and warns that fatigue, memory problems, insomnia, and irritability signal a stressed nervous system requiring rest and care. It stresses maintaining high energy and mental alertness to sustain war effort and personal health.

No Celebrations for Washington Birthday This Year in Laredo

Laredo will not observe the Washington Birthday anniversary for the second year due to financial strain after the war. The event will be noted with a day of observance, a carnival by C. A. Wortham Shows, a boxing event at Fort McIntosh with fighters from Fort Brown, and a band concert.

Laredo Fort McIntosh George Washington United States Washington Bermuda C. A. Wortham Fort Brown Brownsville

Bankruptcy sale of Chas Ross store in Laredo

Notice of sale under court order by Referee in Bankruptcy J C Scott. Trustee I M Ramsay will auction February 18, 1919 between 10 A M and 4 P M at the former Chas Ross business in Webb County Texas, free of liens, with sale continuing daily until all effects are disposed of.

J. C. Scott Texas Laredo Chas, Ross

Gymkhana Shifted to Friday Afternoons at Fort McIntosh

The Times corrected a previous notice and now reports gymkhana events at Fort McIntosh will be held each Friday afternoon starting at 2 o'clock. A big symkhana program attracts many La redo residents and sport fans are expected in larger numbers this Friday.

Brownsville Fort McIntosh Fort Brown Fort Mciintosh Crescent Garage the Times Laredo

Notice to Automobile Owners in Laredo

Beginning Monday February 10 we will offer better service through night hours Oils gas tires tubes and accessories available any hour of day or night Moser Auto Co 2 8 41

Laredo Moser Auto. CO

Constipation relief praised by Meadowsville resident

Mrs Pearl Patrick describes severe constipation and sour stomach improved by Thedford's Black Draught. She notes the doctor’s pills worsened digestion, while Black Draught provided easy laxative action with no after-effects and restored regular bowels. The ad extols Black Draught as a reliable stomach, liver and bowel remedy.

Meadowsville Pearl Patrick Thedford

Sale of Bankrupt Stock of Charles Ross Tuesday

The stock of goods and fixtures from the bankrupt Charles Ross grocery and delicatessen store opposite the Royal Theater will be sold to the highest cash bidders next Tuesday. Trustee F M Ramsay, under Judge C Scott, Corbus Christi, bankruptcy referee, will conduct the sale per the court order. Modern fixtures are included and bidding is expected to be lively.

Charles Ross Royal Theater F. M. Ramsay C. Scott Corbus Christi Ramsay

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Aches

An advertising blurb urges readers not to neglect rheumatic pain and other joint and muscle ailments. It promotes instant relief without mess, highlighting Sloan's Liniment as the reliable best selling remedy kept in large bottles at hand and available through druggists.

Sloan

Commissioners Review Damaged Roads and Bridges After Rains

County commissioners in session this week examined the San Antonio road north of Laredo, inspecting culverts and small bridges damaged by recent rains. Necessary repairs will be made at once, with County Judge Pave and court members visiting affected sites.

County Commissioners Court Pave Commissioners Court San Antonio Laredo

Dreadful Cough Cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Mrs. FW Olsen of Marysville Missouri reports her two year old boy Jean suffered a severe cold and brutal coughing. After trying many medicines, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly eased the cough and finished a bottle, curing him. She endorses it for children.

Chamberlain Olsen Marysville Jean

Rio Grande & Eagle Pass By. Stockholders Meet in Laredo

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass By. will be held at the company's offices in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 6 1919 at 3 p.m. to elect a board of directors and conduct other business. The regular board meeting follows immediately at the same place and date. J D Merriman secretary Laredo Texas February 4 1919.

The Rio Grande & Eagle Pass By Laredo Texas Cannel Coal Company

Abstract firm in Laredo changes hands to Judge Winslow

John B. Baker who ran Webb County Real Estate and Abstract Co has sold the abstract business to Judge A. Winslow. Winslow now operates the same office with all books records maps and fixtures, continuing the business as before.

Times John B. Baker Laredo Webb County Real Estate & Abstract Co Judge A. Winslow Baker Judge Winslow

Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities

A brief notice promoting subscribing to The Times with a monthly rate of 60 cents, inviting readers to follow daily opportunities through the newspaper’s regular issue.

the Times

Army Motor Trucks Damage Webb County Roads

Big army motor trucks tearing up highways along the Rio Grande have caused extensive damage in Webb County and adjacent areas over two years. Bridges and roads between Laredo and the Zapata county line require frequent repairs funded by the local county, with calls for government contribution to share the repair costs.

Webb County Rio Grande Webb Laredo Zapata Page

Notice of Meeting for Cannel Coal Company held in Laredo

holders of the Cannel Coal Company will be held at the offices of the Co. C. BIGGIO in Laredo Texas on March 6 1919 at 4 p m for the date Feb 4 1919

Co. C. Biggio Laredo, Texas

That Terrible Headache Relief with Chamberlain Tablets

A short ad-like notice promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for bilious attacks causing headaches and vomiting. It claims quick relief when directions are followed and suggests adherence may prevent future episodes. The text emphasizes common symptoms like stomach sickness and a sallow complexion.

Damp Weather Continues Favorable to Crops

The forecast proved accurate with last night's misting rain and today’s cloud cover. While weather disrupts outdoor business, damp, mild conditions aid recent plantings, fruit trees, and shrubbery and will stimulate crop and grass growth, though cold snaps may still come as winter lingers in the city and region.

Notice of Sale of Webb County Real Estate and Abstract Business

J B Baker announces the sale of his Webb County Real Estate and Abstract business to Judge A Winslow including all abstract books records maps and fixtures and solicits for the same patronage and confidence the business has long enjoyed from Laredo Texas dated February 8 1919.

Webb County A. Winslow

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Justice and MERCY Gerard Switzerland Lenine Venizelos Greece Constantinople Houses Gralveston News Juarez Plumbing Co B. Juarez Matamoros Street Bon Ton Pablo Pesia Maria Garcia Santiago Dovalina Dolores Garza R. HH. Seefeld Big Wells First Methodist Church Moran Music Co Lincoln Street Billy” Williams U. S. Navy Kid” Hansen 37Th Infantry Regiment Bellmont Main Ave Jaredo Fidel Cantu R. H. Seefeld Uvalde Methodist Church Pol Ort Will W. Gregg Times Office Farragut Street Crescent P. P. Leyendecker, Jr Alfred Murphy Matthew Capra Notary Public Eduardo Petia Times Job Department England Englshmen Druk Uo Miidr King's Lioney Efunoel I. M. Ramsay Chas. Ross FT. Mintosh San Antonio Road J. D. Merriman J. B. Baker Hertling Czernin Brenta River Buccari Bay Madam Odus
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