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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1919
Page
10
The piece notes Decoration Day tomorrow and urges return to its memory of soldiers who died for the country. It recalls soldiers coming home from France, graves at Fort McIntosh, and civilians honoring the fallen with flowers and wreaths, rekindling reverence beyond holiday use.
The National Guard merged into the army and lost its identity after mobilization. The House military affairs committee will study reorganization toward a small regular army with universal training. Guard units formed the backbone of the volunteer force, trained on the border, and many earned bravery citations.
Prof. David Todd, set to observe today’s solar eclipse from a South Atlantic flying platform, has long led U S eclipse efforts. His career includes roles from 1875 transit of Venus assistant to chief of naval observatory eclipse parties in Texas 1878 to 1887 American eclipse expeditions in Japan. He taught at Smith College for five years and since 1881 has directed Amherst College Observatory.
The War Cats, a San Antonio War Camp Community Service baseball unit, arrive Friday for a four game set at Caliche Park with the Laredo team. The tour, billed as the warmest babies of amateur ball in Santone, promises intense action after a prior loss to the Cuban Stars. Local fans are urged to attend.
For a sprained ankle use Chamberlain's Liniment at once and follow the printed directions included with the bottle. This advice urges prompt treatment to ease pain and reduce swelling after injury.
Citizens of Laredo are urged to attend the Decoration Day services at the military cemetery near the garrison. The piece argues the day is a society duty and a heartfelt tribute to fallen soldiers, noting many locals have never witnessed a memorial service. It calls for public participation and respect for those who died for their country.
The piece honors Texas National Guard traditions, recalls the Milmo Rifles from 1916, notes their dissolution and scattered members, and urges reorganization into state militia and National Guard units as soon as possible. It stresses enduring duty even after conquest of the Hun and ongoing need for strong Texas units.
Advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh and claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine has cured sufferers for thirty five years. It states the medicine works through the blood to heal mucous surfaces and urges immediate use with testimonials. Sold by all druggists in Toledo Ohio.
G W Glasscock Rebekah Lodge No 158 holds meetings on the first and third Friday at 8 pm in the lodge room at Farragut street and Convent avenue. Noble Grand Miss Hortense Tannenbaum and Secretary Jos Netzer invite all visiting Brothers and Sisters to attend.
A cluttered Laredo page lists local ads, services and notices including door screens, beauty parlor move to 815 Convent, a Texas-Mexican railroad conductor ill with ptomaine poisoning, and onion shipments. It notes insurance duties through June and various small business promotions and classifieds.
Sir Knights hold a called Conclave of Malta Commandery No 32 on Thursday evening May 29 at 8 30. Work in Red Cross. Visitors invited. John Colman Commander.
Laredo High School class of 1919 will graduate six students at the Royal Opera House at 8 30 p m with diplomas awarded to Margaret French Francisco Gutierrez Victor Sauvignet St Elmo Trout Joseph OHara Clyde Brennan The event features a one act play The Romancers by Rostand with participation from the senior class State Superintendent Annie Webb Blanton will deliver an education address amid a packed house as admission fees are charged to cover venue costs
Matias de Llano of the Mexican Products Co purchased on May 20 1919 all interest of Plutarco Villarreal and assumed all liabilities. Villarreal severed his connection on that date. The business will continue under the same management and direction of its founder Mr de Llano.
Observers predict a lasting growth spike for Laredo as oil field prospects spur real estate activity. City remains healthy with ongoing development, rising population, and strong building momentum, wary of boom distortions and get rich quick schemes.
Webb County voters face two upcoming special elections. On June 7 Laredo Independent School District residents decide on an additional tax for schools. On June 14 Webb County taxpayers vote on $300,000 in bond issuance to fund good roads, with state support possibly bringing total to $500,000.
Returning World War I veterans from the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department prepare for a grand reunion and banquet at Firemen's Hall. The department, once strong, will be thoroughly reorganized after the war, with remaining members resolute to resume duty and service in the community.
The district court yesterday and today saw Cayetano Sandoval convicted of receiving stolen property with a three year term and suspended sentence. G B Peterman’s swindle case was called. his absence led to a $1000 bond forfeiture. Alejos Garcia faces trial this afternoon on abandonment charges.
Ira Hill federal health inspector lies near death at Mercy Hospital after a severe abdomen wound suffered in the Rio Grande clash with smugglers that also killed Immigration Inspector Charles Hopkins and three Mexican smugglers. Advices to The Times say his condition worsened this afternoon and he remains in a critical state.
An advertisement claims Zemo cures eczema itch pimples and rashes restoring skin. It touts instant relief, overnight blemish fading, and a safe antiseptic liquid priced 35c or $1.00 for an extra large bottle from The F. W. Rose Co. Cleveland.
A partial list from April shows numerous donors in Laredo including Eagle Pass Lumber Co 10.00 Suenz Lumber Co 6.64 10.00 Webb County Lumber Co 10.00 A Schwartzman 25.00 G Q A Stowers Furniture Co 20.00 and many others such as Central Hardware Co 10.00 Laredo National Bank 100.00 Milmo National Bank 100.00 Union Dry Goods Co 10.00 La Bella Jardinera 15.00 and Be. Gonzalez & Bro 55.00. The roster includes individuals and firms contributing varied amounts toward the Jewish War Sufferers fund.
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