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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1919
Page
18
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The author criticizes auto speed racing as useless and dangerous, praising the NC-4 transatlantic flight for its practical value. He argues drivers risk lives for fleeting glory while ambulance drivers in war-torn efforts demonstrate true valor. He foresees air travel as the future and condemns reckless speed as wasteful.
The article contrasts naval aviators crossing the Atlantic by a direct Ireland to Newfoundland route with reckless racing, praising disciplined pilots who seek future aviation safety. The mission is presented as a responsible feat, aiming to show feasibility and caution over stunts.
A column argues that postwar indemnities will burden Germans more than subject peoples, noting Alsace Lorraine and colonies, and urging Germany to abandon imperial greed. It envisions Germans rebuilding through frugality, renouncing empire, and embracing simple life near Lake Constance and with Switzerland as a contrasting model.
The piece argues Germans bred theft and burglary traits, claims punishment through loss of territory, and questions the claim of seventy million souls. It suggests territory loss may push unemployed Germans to seek livelihoods. sympathies are scarce as the writer condemns past actions.
Mrs Raymond Robins will preside over the National Women's Trade Union League convention in Philadelphia discussing postwar women workers issues. A Brooklyn native and former president of the New York WTUL, she later moved to Chicago with her economist husband. She has chaired the Minors Federation of Women's Clubs industrial commission and served on the American Association for Labor Legislation industrial education committee.
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On June 2, Thomas Hardy born in Dorsetshire 79 years ago stands as England’s famed living novelist in the view of many. Also born that day are Lulu Glaser in Allegheny City 42 years ago, Mrs. William Howard Taft in Cincinnati 58 years ago, and Edward Penfield in New York City 45 years ago.
Classified note lists a lucrative opportunity with a figure of 3338 dollars and a price tag of 8. The terse item hints at a money making venture advertised in the Times Want Ads.
Birth announced for Cecilia Herrera’s daughter while local services offer grammar school teaching, beauty parlor move, roofing, plumbing, j u itney rides, and car papers. Reports note onion shipments, exodus rumors from Mexico, civic meetings, and a veteran’s homecoming. A mix of local ads cites Royal Cigar Stand stock, furniture, and fashion items.
A revised I G N schedule shifts the evening train to arrive in Laredo at 6 55 p m twenty minutes earlier. The departure times for other trains stay the same and the old timetable remains in force. The change affects only the evening arrival and does not alter other services.
Seventeen aliens enrolled on opening night at the Americanization school held at the Central school building. Prof. John Reynolda directs sessions on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 8 to 10 p m. The program aims to qualify applicants for final naturalization papers and U S citizenship.
An important meeting of the Lare do Volunteer Fire Department is set for Wednesday evening at Firemen's Hall. Topics include electric fire alarm boxes, a motor fire engine pumper, and plans to recruit honorary members at 31 per month to fund the alarm system and engine purchase. Members urged to attend.
Matias de Liano of Mexican Products Co purchased Plutarco Villarreal's entire interest and assumed all liabilities on May 20 1919. Villarreal severed his connection, and the business will continue under the same management and direction of founder Mr. de Liano in the future as in the past.
Mrs Joséfat de Quintana mother of David and Apolonio Quintana died at 7 50 last night at her home No 5801 Mierst at the age of 72. Funeral from the family residence at seven this evening and services will be held at the Orphanage Chapel on the Heights.
A simple daily routine may prevent stomach trouble by eating slowly and thoroughly masticating. Take one Chamberlain's Tablet immediately after supper to help digestion and avoid further discomfort.
Report of the May 8 clash with Mexican smugglers near the Rio Grande notes immigration Inspector Charles Hopkines and three smugglers killed. Ira T. Hill, U S quarantine guard, died from a gunshot wound after a lengthy illness at Mercy Hospital. Born 1884 in Big Foot Texas, Hill served from Robstown and left five children and a sister. Funeral held at 1314 Davis Avenue with Baptist services and several officials as pallbearers.
For sale northwest corner of Block 42 W D Laredo contains 3 percent lots or 110 feet front west on Market Plaza by 183 feet depth on Hidalgo street. Further particulars apply to B Chacon executor estate BE B de Garcia deceased 129 Grant street dated June 3 1m.
The State of Texas Webb County to creditors of Economy Grocery Store owner Valencin Hernandez notices a deed of assignment dated May 19 1919 transferring all property to the assignee for proportional creditor satisfaction and discharge from claims. Creditors consenting must file claims within four months of publication and six months from the notice, with the assignee at Laredo Texas. Witness dated May 28 1918.
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