Decoration Day Remembrance Faces Revival Across the Nation
The article urges renewing Decoration Day observances as soldiers who died in service are remembered. It notes veterans returning from France, graves at Fort McIntosh, and families and communities across the country gathering flowers and wreaths to honor the fallen. It cites few who keep the tradition alive locally and calls for renewed tribute tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Npt
Post
Laredo
Fort McIntosh
America
Astronomer David Todd Plans Solar Eclipse Flight
Prof. David Todd, renowned for long service in astronomical expeditions since 1875, will attempt a novel solar eclipse observation from a soaring plane over the South Atlantic. His career spans leadership of U S eclipse parties, work with the Nautical Almanac, Lick Observatory, and roles at Smith and Amherst colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Todd
South Atlantic
United States Naval Observatory
Texas
Lick
Japan
United States
Smith College
Amherst College
War Cats arrive Friday for Laredo baseball series
The War Cats, a War Camp Community Service squad from San Antonio, will reach Laredo Friday morning for a four game set at Caliche Park against the local Laredo team. The amateur club aims to improve on last weekend's results against the Cuban Stars as fans are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Cats
War Camp Community Service of
San Antonio
Laredo
Caliche Park
Santone
Ankie Receives Cham Cham Cham Beer?
A misspelled notice mentions using Cham Berlain's Liniment after an injury. It advises taking two percent of something and following printed directions that accompany the bottle.
Memorial Day Observance Urges Laredo Citizens to Honor Veterans
The article calls on Laredo residents to attend Decoration Day services at the military cemetery and observe the flag raising, noting the lasting sacrifice of soldiers and the need to honor all who died for their country, even if personal casualties are absent.
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Laredo
The National Guard and the War Reorganization Debate
The article argues the National Guard formed the backbone of the volunteer army in prior wars and played a crucial role in WWI. It notes after the war the Guard’s identity faded, awaits a House committee reorganization proposal for a small regular army with universal training, and predicts many guardsmen may leave service while others remain civilians until the next call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
House Military Affairs Committee
Milmo Rifles Remembered as Texas Border Patrol Began
A historical tribute to the Texas National Guard tradition praising Milmo Rifles and Texas militia deeds. It notes the 1916 border patrol formation, the dispersed veterans, and hopes for reorganization into state militia and National Guard units despite peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas National Guard
Washington
Texas
Milmo Rifles
Border Patrol
National Guards
State Militia of
National Guard Army of the United States
Laredo
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offers $100 Reward
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a cure for catarrh with a $100 reward for cures the medicine cannot achieve. It claims thirty five years of trust, blood action against mucous surfaces, and healing of diseased areas, urging immediate use and testimonials from customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
All
Drugeists
The
Laredo Encampment and Rebekah Lodge Schedule
Laredo Encampment No. 29 meets second and fourth Friday at 8 p.m. Jos. Netzer is Chief Patriarch and G. W. Pew Scribe. Rebekah Lodge No. 438 meets first and third Friday at 8 p.m. Hortense Tannenbaum Noble Grand and Jos Netzer Secretary. Visitation is invited. Lodge room at Farragut street and Convent avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Lodge No. 373
Fred. L. Mackay
Noble Grand
H. Barlow
Laredo
Jos. Netzer
G. W. Pew
G. W. Glasscock
Rebekah Lodge No. 438
Hortense Tannenbaum
Jos, Netzer
Farragut Street
Convent Avenue
No Revolt in Mex ico headline reads softly
A cluttered Laredo newspaper column notes varied items from door and window screens by the Laredo Planing Mill to beauty parlor moves. It also mentions a railroad conductor's illness, onion shipments, and local ads for services, goods, and events in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Planing Mill Company
Notice of transfer in Mexican Products Co leadership
Matias de Llano of the Mexican Products Co purchased on May 2 1919 the entire 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 founder Mr de Llano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matias de Llano
Mexican Products Co
Plutarco Villarreal
de Liano
Laredo High School Class of 1919 Commencement at Royal Opera House
The Class of 1919 at Laredo High School holds commencement at the Royal Opera House tomorrow at 8:80. Six graduates Margaret French Francisco Gutierrez Victor Sauvignet St Elmo Trout Joseph O Hara Clyde Brennan receive diplomas and plan further study. State Superintendent Annie Webb Blanton will speak on education and the senior play The Romancers by Rostand will be performed. An admission fee is charged to cover venue and incidental costs, but the venue is expected to be packed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo High School
Royal Opera House
Beaumont
Main Ave
Royal Cigar Stand
Margaret French
Francisco Gutierrez
Messrs
Victor Sauvignet
St. Elmo Trout
Joseph O'Hara
Clyde Brennan
Annie Webb Blanton
Rostand
Laredo Eyeing Boom From Potential Oil Field
Reports warn of a possible oil field boom in Laredo bringing rapid growth. City enjoys prosperity with ongoing development but warns against get rich quick schemes that could burst and harm residents.
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Laredo
Kerflunk
Two Special Elections Scheduled Next Month
Webb county to vote on a $300,000 good roads bond June 14 while Laredo ISD asks voters for an additional school tax on June 7. The plan includes state and county funding that could total $500,000 for road construction. Local property owners back the bond, forecasting a strong majority.
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Laredo
Webb County
State Highway League
County Good Roads
Commissioners’ Court
Laredo Fire Department to Reorganize After War Service
After World War I recruitment and war service, the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department plans a grand reunion and banquet at Firemen's Hall. The department will be reorganized to restore its vigor and continue serving the community, honoring those who served and those who fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Laredo
France
Fire Department
Firemen’s Hall
Oklahoma oil owner seeks stock sale to cover debts
A stockholder reports owning excess stock in an Oklahoma oil company with 3,250 leased acres, 3 gas wells paying 600 daily, 14 shallow pump wells, a 1290 barrel daily gusher last week, and a rival gusher yesterday. The seller, K. A. Ewing of the Hamilton Hotel, urges contact today.
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Oklahoma Oil Company
K. A. Ewing
Hamilton Hotel
Sandoval Receives Three Year Term in District Court
In district court Cayetano Sandoval was found guilty of receiving stolen property and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary with suspended sentence. G B Peterman swindling case bond forfeited after failure to appear. Alejos Garcia abandonment trial continues this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayetano Sandoval
Sandoval
Money Makers Ad Fragments in Times Want Ads
Classified snippet shows a Times want ad style offer with price cues and numbers. unclear entities or events. No clear people organizations or places readable. Summary reflects fragmentary listing and pricing hints without identifiable subjects.
Not Expected to Survive After Rio Grande Smuggling Clash
Ira Tull, federal health inspector, was severely wounded in a battle near the Rio Grande three weeks ago that left Immigration Inspector Chares Hopkins and three Mexican smugglers dead. He is at Mercy Hospital in critical condition as doctors report the worst is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Hill
Ira Tull
Rio Grande
Chares Hopkins
Muesters
Mercy Hospital
Hill
Ticking torture remedy Zemo claims quick skin relief
Advertisement for Zemo from The FE. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio touts it as a safe antiseptic liquid that relieves eczema itch pimples and rashes quickly. It promises overnight improvements for minor blemishes and instant itching relief with a non staining non greasy formula available in 35c and 190 price options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Jewish Relief Subscriptions From Laredo April Collections
A list of subscribers to the Jewish War Sufferers fund shows contributions gathered in Laredo during April, totaling 1847.00. Donors include Magle Pass Lumber Co, Webb County Lumber Co, Central Hardware Co, La Feria firms, banks like Laredo National Bank and Milmo National Bank, Congregation Bnai Israel, Merchants State Bank, and many individuals and businesses across Laredo and surrounding areas.
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Laredo
Magle Pass Lumber Co
Buenz Lumber Co
B. Ilfeld
Weno
Webb County Lumber Co
SOR Walteman Beecho
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
K. F. Valdez Furniture Co
Ures Aide
Salinas & Bro
Prranittin -Rosviisa
Shay & Opreilen
Ape Iba
Tiedeewe
Ns Oa
Dewike Sce
Ss Ceiete Ces
Laredo National Bank
Carlos Garza
Professor Mally
Sai. Vis
Willie
USL
Youpg Creomiote
Ks Pleas
Wmigore -Oorc
J. Ma. Ramos Drug Co
Merchants State Bank
First State Bank & Trust Co
Gron Zalere
TIPO
Gaseo Dria Ce Suede
Petar Ettore
Antonio Gonzalez
Henry Gorciere
Laredo Elec. & Ry. Co. O
Widel Gonzalez
Congregration
Bnai Israel
Pinah
Picpror Sen
Goodman
CIA
Ferretera del Rio Bravo
Wormser Brothers
Gfoi Oo
Oa Son Bro i Ramirez & Bros. Fees Yen
Steve Simon
Tarror Ae Eb Ae Et
MMS
Esser Hs Hha Tee Ake
Pei Ee Es Scowls
Rewhen- Davis
Pone Shove Oc
Eb. Pe
Tr Prervor
Wea
Ceres McKinney Alyse
ATA Rain
Ll. J. Christen
Leo M. Popol
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Alamo City
the National Guard
ODD Fellows
Enay
M. Espinoza
Laredo, Texas
Marion Holcomb
Nancy, Ky
Thedford
Mexico
Bessie Moore
Calla
T. F. Feeley
Texas-Mexican Railroad
Victoria Street
Earnest-Lattig Co
F. M. Ramsay
al J. Nolen
P. O
Reich
Juarez
J. Nieto
Ixtle
J. J. Fierros
E. Barnett
Rosa Flores
Julian Salazar
Maria de Jesus Uresti
Moran Music Co
Lincoln Street
Matamoros Street
W. Gregg
Times
Malta
Red Cross
John Colman
Romancers
Blanton
Moe
E. Lawrence &Co
Chicago
Horner's
Pharmacy City Drug Co
Good Roads
Laredo Volunteer Fire Department
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