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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1919
Page
7
Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets present a mild laxative alternative to calomel, claiming rapid liver benefit without teeth or gum damage. The ad urges testing the product for dullness, heaviness, and brain clouding tied to constipation, priced 10c and 25c per box with availability through druggists. Also promotes steam cleaning and dyeing services in Laredo by J. J. Hudson.
Notice declares annual meeting of Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway stockholders at the company offices in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 6 1919 at 3 p.m. to elect a board of directors and conduct other business. The board of directors will meet immediately after at the same place. Secretary J D Merriman signs February 4 1919.
A new maid startlingly declares the husband unconscious in the reception hall while clutching a large box and a crushed paper. The madam responds in ecstasy, believing her new hat has arrived, revealing comic misdirection in this Harper’s excerpt.
J. J. Hudson, manager, reports no fading or damage to fabric at the steam cleaning plant. Phone 210. 2-12-6t.
Fifty continuous years of nearly unfailing relief from coughs colds and similar sufferings is attributed to Dr Kings New Discovery. Grandparents parents and children have used it as a safe sure and pleasant remedy. Sold by all druggists at 60c and 1.20.
A vintage ad warns of delayed Keer Bowers function and promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills with mild tonic action. It also notes Dr H Stow Garlick re opening offices in Richter building with hours 10 to 12 and 2 to 5, phone 609 2 15 101. Ballard Snow Liniment recommended for burns and cuts with bottles priced 25 50 and 100 cents.
Ira O'Meara and W. T. Neblett Jr. announce the formation of a general practice partnership under the name O'MEARA & NEBLETT with offices at 218-220 Alexander Building, Laredo Texas. The association takes effect February 5 1919.
A Marysville Missouri mother reports her two year old son recovered from a severe cold and dreadfully coughing after using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. She notes immediate relief and complete cure after one bottle and praises it for children.
Fragmentary text presents scattered phrases and two phone numbers 70 and 43. No clear event or proper entities emerge. Unable to determine a concrete news item. contains only partial, cryptic material without identifiable subjects or locations.
Monday features the Women's Missionary Society meeting at the Methodist Church at 4 PM and an evening dance at the Woman's Club. Tuesday brings the Tuesday Bridge Club at 8:30 PM hosted by Mrs. Joe Vidales, plus the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meeting at the Rectory at 4 PM and a Community Singing session at the Soldiers Club later in the evening.
A faded valentine recalls a World War I memory tied to Chateau Thierry and Kemmel Hill, folded into a service flag with a gold star. Local notes list residents visiting Dallas Fort Worth Houston and San Antonio, arrivals of officers and relatives, club entertainment, and community events around Laredo with multiple short movements and visits.
Members and guests attended a Busy Bees afternoon party with games and prizes including Mildred Leyendecker and Dorothy Derby winning club prizes. Evening events at the Jewish Welfare Board featured readings, a Sleeping Dance by Josephine Daiches, a saxophone quartet, and songs by Mr Hornish and Mr Flynn. Mr Reiser spoke briefly about his upcoming departure for foreign service. An elaborate Washingtons Birthday program is planned for next Sunday night.
Dr. W I Wilson the dentist has been called out of the city due to his father's serious illness. Leonard Haynes left last night for New York and expects to return late March. R K Mims president of the First State Bank and Trust Co left for San Antonio for a bankers meeting.
Today marks Chad Welfare Day in Tennessee and the Missouri admission bill century recall from the House. Manitoba farmers celebrate Farmers Week in Winnipeg while metal trade councils in major U S cities discuss wage changes to challenge Macy scale for shipyard workers. A New York City joint session on North American mining cooperation opens with the American Institute of Mining Engineers and the Canadian Mining Institute. Armour & Co packers face a Federal Trade Commission hearing in Washington for allegedly concealing links to the Farmers Cooperative Fertilizer Company of Richmond Va for the past three years.
A collage of editorials and comments from New York World Cologne paper St Paul Dispatch New York Sun Cincinnati Times-Star and Atlanta Constitution mocking and critiquing wartime diplomacy. The excerpts lampoon Hohenzollern Manuel of Portugal and praise or question armistice terms as national voices reflect on honor peace and public stance.
A product claim reports a child with intestinal worms improving after a few doses of White's Cream Vermi Fuge. It states the remedy destroys and expels worms and the child thrives afterward. Price is 25 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists.
A small office boy arrives with a dirty mouth and a breakfast stain. A junior clerk bets he can guess what the boy had for breakfast. The boy smiles and says the stain is yesterday's leftovers, proving the bet wrong.
When bowels become irregular you feel uncomfortable and the longer this persists the worse you feel. Take a dose at bedtime and you will feel better next day. Price 50c. Sold by all druggists.
In a village, wealthier residents cover losses from livestock deaths. A retired manufacturer, newly arrived, is puzzled when a laborer's wife explains her pig died suddenly. She asks what he should do, pondering a wreath as a possibly expected gesture.
An old advertisement urges relief from gas by taking HERBINE described as a liver stimulant and bowel purifier. It claims rapid results and notes the price as Sic, with the product offered by all druggists.
Spartacan troops from nearby towns entered Gelshenirchen early Sunday, overpowered local forces, and some troops defected. The town was looted with doors blown open by grenades and valuables seized.
Springfield Illinois February 17 A suit for ten million dollars was filed in the US district court accusing Holt Manufacturing Company of Peoria of infringing rights. Complainant Charles Paridy and others allege Holt uses a Caterpillar tractor he invented.
Governor Hobby signed the house bill in Austin establishing a pension fund for superannuated policemen and firemen. The measure carries an emergency clause but will not operate for at least a year until the fund is ready to launch the plan.
A survey of women in wartime and peacetime roles notes females employed on French railways and in English shipyards, leading to museum plans for Clara Barton in Bordentown New Jersey, while US religious and civic groups mark centenaries and political engagement grows among Michigan women voters ahead of spring elections and a possible woman candidate for the State Board of Agriculture.
An old advice piece promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a proven cold aid. It warns against a second cold before recovery and urges middle aged or older men to rest in bed until fully recovered, noting three days early bed rest beats three weeks later.
Archangel front reports no Bolshevik attacks since Feb 11 and no troop movement behind enemy lines after their withdrawal south of Shvedmakrenga. Allied air forces confirm cessation coinciding with Bolshevik invitation to Princes Islands talks and ongoing peace conference focus in Paris. A French aviation mission will depart March 8 to the United States to demonstrate aircraft efficiency.
The House appropriations committee approved 7506 million dollars to operate the railroads under government control, adding to the 500 million revolving fund in the original railroad control act. The House interstate commerce committee meanwhile abandoned plans to consider railroad legislation this session.
German air raid failed to strike London deeply while flyers attacked Dunkirk France and Dover England. Lord Northcliffe was appointed Director for Propaganda in enemy countries as part of wartime information control.
In Austin on February 17 the attorney general's department ruled that a tax collector accepting a check for taxes is a conditional payment and taxes are not paid until the check clears. Worthless-check penalties apply only if payment is not made by February 1, with delinquency reported by the collector.
An Associated Press report from New Orleans on February 17 notes plans to shrink cotton acreage and hold the current crop for higher prices. Delegates from nearly all cotton growing states attend the meeting here today and tomorrow.
The first of the treason and espionage cases linked to Jeremiah O Leary and a group of Germans is docketed for trial today in federal court. Albert Paul Fricke, held at the Tombs, faces charges with the Government listing more than 100 witnesses.
In Chicago Illinois 17 year old Miss Cook will testify against her father J Nor tan Cook in the trial sparked by the August 29 slaying of wealthy manufacturer W Bradbury. Cook faces an unwritten law defense as his bail and fate hinge on the court proceedings tomorrow.
A Dayton News brief recalls a couple in a crowded streetcar. The wife points out a man flirting with her. her husband offers restraint, and she expresses being valued by someone noticing her. The moment highlights social dynamics and temptation in public transit.
Five of the fastest machines from different makes will be brought along with the mission, aiming to boost operational speed and efficiency. Each unit is expected to contribute unique capabilities toward achieving mission goals.
Paris reports Le Temps states President Wilson is expected to arrive in France on March 13 after completing his visit to the United States. The notice confirms the scheduled date for the presidential return and outlines the official timetable for his reception in Paris.
The forecast from the U S Weather Bureau at New Orleans, relayed by The Times, notes tonight and Tuesday cloudy conditions. Observations at Fort Mcintosh for the 24 hours ending 7 am show a maximum 54 degrees and minimum 41 degrees with a southwest wind, partly cloudy skies, and rainfall totaling .58 inches.
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