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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1919
Page
2
The piece rejects a Texas bill banning employment of children under fifteen in factories stores and other venues. It argues delivering or peddling newspapers is not health or moral harm and cites wages routes and hours. It also warns against anarchism Bolshevism and urges deportation of alien anarchists and imprisonment for native ones.
A newspaper column argues that proposed federal measures against anarchist propaganda strike at the root of the problem. It contends most Americans are law abiding and oppose a reign of terror, noting poverty breeds discontent but anarchy offers no remedy. Anarchists act from selfish motives and seek to rule themselves regardless of consequences.
Brig Gen George P Scriven born in Philadelphia 65 years ago J R A United States Senator Thomas Sterling born Fairfield County Ohio 68 Brander Matthews New Orleans 87 Otto H Kahn Mannheim Germany 52 William H Osborn Oxford North Carolina 63 Former U S Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
Public health ad extols Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs colds and bronchial attacks. It notes fifty years of sale by druggists and prices 60c and 1.20. Also promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a gentle natural laxative priced 25c.
A witty Boston Tran script quip shows a character asking where someone is headed and another replying to raise the wind to meet a draft, illustrating playful dialogue about weather and travel. The line captures a breezy urban humor moment.
A compact list notes key dates including 1814 George P Putman born Brunswick Maine, 1822 Earl of Mayo born Dublin, 1869 Ranavalona I baptism, 1890 Spring Hill colliery disaster in Nova Scotia, 1801 Charles Foster becomes US Treasury Secretary, 1901 Cuban Constitution signed Havana, 1917 British war credits and tightened blockade, Evelyn mine disaster.
Laredo resident K. J. Sadler, a railroad conductor, testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills providing complete relief for weak kidneys and back pain after purchasing at Homner's Drug Store. More than three years later he notes continued, infrequent use still yields good results and highly recommends the same remedy. Foster Milburn Co. markets Doan's Kidney Pills for 60 cents at dealers.
In England and France veterans recall trench publications that lifted spirits on the front lines. Editors and reporters from various ranks produced Squib Rocket and Patrol on the firing line, but armistice signs ended these offices. The papers survived until the last issue, with editors never reading their final words.
Tomorrow February 22 marks the birthday anniversary of George Washington. Laredo planned eulogies, but budget constraints forego a large celebration this year. Instead, events include a big fight mill at Fort McIn Tosh, a basketball game between Corpus Christi and Laredo High, and a carnival by the G A Wortham Shows.
Mrs. M Freed received a letter from her brother Sergeant Solomon Freed, stationed abroad, reporting a visit to Switzerland and notable sights including the Alps and a renowned Swiss museum. He notes American soldiers in good spirits, eager for home, and praises the Jewish Welfare Board for supporting troops.
Captains Charles M. Dickson and Robert L. Bobbitt of Hicks Phelps Dickson Bobbitt have been honorably discharged from the Army and resume law practice with the firm. Dickson will be based in San Antonio and Bobbitt in Laredo.
Indigestion remedy advising to take a few doses of Chamberlain’s Tablets as directed for indigestion and you will soon forget about stomach troubles. Try it.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets promote natural bowel and liver action to purify the system and improve bad breath. The vegetable formula, olive colored, is taken as a safe calomel substitute with no griping or after effects. Sold in 10c and 25c boxes by all druggists.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Cannel Coal Company will be held at the offices in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 6 1919 at 4 p m for electing a board of directors and other business. The regular board meeting will follow at the same place and date. C C Biggio Secretary. Feb 4 1919.
Postmaster Worsham announces that tomorrow Washingtons Birthday mail service will run from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Laredo post office. General delivery and carrier windows will be open during those hours to assist business men and residents who need morning mail on the holiday.
Cure persistent coughs and lung troubles with Eckman’s Alterative a tonic and upbuilder with 20 years of proven use. Available in 80c and 1.60 dollar bottles from Eckman Laboratory druggists in Philadelphia.
Two decisive basketball games set for Laredo High School and Fort McIntosh draw Laredo High School versus Corpus Christi High School. Both teams boast strong records, with Laredo beating local and soldier teams and Corpus Christi defeating several Corpus area rivals. The 4:30 p.m. games will determine the South Texas basketball champion, with the winner poised to issue a championship challenge.
The U S military censor ship of all telegraphic matter passing through the telegraph offices was lifted yesterday afternoon and censorship is off along the Mexican border. Postal censorship expected to end soon. many workers will lose positions. Sergeants Clark Sanchez Muller Bean and Teodora Sanders served at key telegraph offices. Captains Herring Leonard oversee censoring in San Antonio and Western Texas districts. The customs house censorship already ended earlier.
Notice that Dr H Stow Garlick, specialist in eye ear nose and throat diseases, has reopened offices in the Richter building and resumes practice with hours 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. Phone 699. 2-15-10t.
The Mexican government imposes a 15 percent additional charge on mail articles exported to or imported from Mexico. The decree, announced by Otto Praeger, directs postmasters to publish the notice widely and inform offices accordingly.
The article endorses Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as a proven cold remedy. It warns against catching a second cold before full recovery and advises older men to rest in bed until fully well, noting three days of rest early is better than three weeks later.
Classified notes highlight opportunities for income and investments. Advertisers outline potential earnings, project scopes, and contact methods, emphasizing practical avenues to grow capital through listed opportunities. Local readers are invited to inquire for details and timelines.
James A Gallivan, voiced as a critic of certain American high command officers, represents the Twelfth Massachusetts in the lower house. An Irish American from New England, he rose during the Wilson era as a Democratic faction leader opposing Southern domination in Congress. His career spans Harvard education, Boston press reporting, the Massachusetts legislature, and city politics. Watch The Times daily for opportunities.
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