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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1919
Page
16
The piece argues for complete church state separation in new postwar states and highlights the U S example of religious liberty as a foundation of democracy. It emphasizes scouting as civic training aiding good citizenship and moral development among boys, urging support for the program.
The essay highlights Boy Scout Week from June 8 to 13 with a drive to enroll at least a million associated members paying $1 or more annual dues. It cites ten million potential youth ages 11 to 21 and notes 375 000 current Scouts, emphasizing the organization’s wartime contribution and parental easing in guiding boys into the movement.
Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas marks his 46th year in public life as a leading sponsor of the federal prohibition amendment. A lawyer educated at the University of Texas and Yale, he has served in Congress since 1902 and supports woman suffrage as well.
A timeline of notable dates from 1660 to 1917 includes George I born in Osnabruck and died nearby in 1727, the 1844 Tyler convention in Baltimore, a 1845 Quebec fire, 1871 Paris red stronghold fall, Fraser River flood 1894, 1916 battles south of Metz and in the Astico region, and 1917 U S action against anti draft plotters.
In Zapata County oil field Empire Oil Co and Rio Grande Petroleum Co conduct deep test wells amid 18 producing wells. Analysts expect a major gusher within ninety days, with large land leases held by Empire Texas and Rio Grande, foreseeing a regional boom if strikes occur.
Captain Bob Roper retired US Army challenger to the Willard Dempsey fight predicts Jack Dempsey will win in not more than six rounds. He cites Dempsey youth power and Willard age and excess flesh as factors. Roper plans training in Mexico City under Jack Johnson and Chicago before challenging the Willard Dempsey winner at Toledo around July 4.
A letter from A P Wooldridge Texas state chairman urges local cooperation to promote Boy Scout Week set by President as June 8 to 14. The campaign centers on selling associate memberships and appointing a local chairman to lead efforts with community leaders.
Jarvis Plaza hosts the Thirty-seventh Infantry Band under Carl Everlof with a Thursday 8:30 pm program featuring The Lion's Bride, The Guarny Overture, Blue Danube Waltz, Atlantis Suite, The Prince of Coins, and Over There I’ll Be Rambling. Fort McIntosh audience Friday night at 8:30 hears Circus Bee March Bronze Horse Overture Kaufmann’s Casino Waltz Lucia Sextette Ernani and Mason-Dixie Line One Steps.
May 28 1919 Fort Worth Texas onion traffic shows Bermuda crates steady from three sixty to three seventy five with Boston prices up to five fifty in spots. Texas yellow Bermudas weaken to four to four seventy five in eastern markets while midwest holds around three fifty to four and a quarter. New York City imports Bermuda crates rise to twenty one eighty three and exports to the West Indies total seventy five crates. Domestic shipments from California total forty nine with totals by freight and boat.
The Latin American Club in the city held its annual election yesterday and named a Board of Directors: Jose Maria Gareta, Fidel Cantu, Antonino Gonzalez, Joseph Netzer, Romulo Jena, Arturo M. Guevara, and T. A. Levendecker. A board meeting will be held soon to appoint officers.
The Americanization School under Prof John Reynolds will open Saturday at Central school with instruction on becoming an American citizen. Sessions will be twice weekly, covering fundamentals of citizenship and related civil, state and federal laws to prepare aliens for voting and civic duties. Similar schools are expanding nationwide.
The article notes U S treasury loan authority to foreign nations will terminate on peace, as trading partners cannot pay for imports. Exporters and bankers press for private or foreign securities, but current government bond investments limit funds. Congress may need new financing to boost foreign trade.
An offer promoting daily access to Watch THE TIMES with a monthly rate of 69 cents.
A called Conclave of Malta Commandery No 32 Knight Templars will be held Thursday evening May 29 at 8 30 o clock sharp. Work in Red Cross. Visitors invited. John Colman Commander.
The Laredo High School Class of 1919 will graduate May 30 at the Royal Opera House. Four young men and two young ladies receive diplomas to pursue higher studies. State Superintendent Annie Webb Blanton will speak on educational matters. A nominal admission fee will be charged due to heavy expenses.
Today the National Jewellers' Board of Trade calls a major gathering in New York to discuss the export situation. Other events include the centennial birth of William Birney and the 30th wedding anniversary of Senator Sutherland and Mrs. Sutherland. An Indiana ratification convention for the League covenant meets in Indianapolis. The National Democratic Committee meets in Chicago signaling the 1920 campaign start.
One year ago today on May 2 German forces attacked southeast of Soissons in the Aisne region, gaining much territory. The U S Shipping Board announced completion of 10 steel ships in one week.
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