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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1919
Page
22
The author argues Germany must pay for World War I, rejecting any shift of fault onto the defeated Kaiser. It condemns German actions as collective guilt, cites loot and crime in Belgium and France, and urges restitution and accountability, while praising American Democratic leadership in wartime policy and reforms.
The piece argues the Republican party originated in Jackson Michigan and led the nation through the Civil War and its immediate prosperity for the North while noting Northern Democrats aided the Union. It condemns Reconstruction for greed and corruption by carpetbaggers and grafters and condemns Republican conduct as an open scandal.
Advertisement for Zemo skin remedy claims rapid relief from eczema blotches ringworm rashes and other conditions. Sold in 5 cent or 1.00 large bottle at drug stores and marketed by The E. W. Rose Co of Cleveland Ohio.
Special election in Laredo to decide whether property taxpayers will approve higher school taxes. Polling places listed at Central Grammar School and Urbahn School Building. Voting hours 8 AM to 7 PM Saturday June 7 1919. Ballot asks levy of tax yes or no.
A small classified note titled Money Makers promotes a simple plan to earn $33. The brief ad highlights a straightforward method, inviting readers to participate and promising quick returns. No further details are provided in the readable text.
A compact timeline lists June 5 723 Adam Smith born in Kirkcaldy Scotland died Edinburgh July 18 1780. 1863 Francis M Drexel dies Philadelphia founder of banking. 1873 Sultan of Zanzibar treaty with Great Britain abolishing slave trade. 1800 Pretoria surrenders to Lord Roberts. 1801 NY Chamber of Commerce representatives dine in London. 1803 Roosevelt returns to Washington French advance near Arras. 1916 Earl Kitchener and staff lost with Hampshire. 917 Nearly 10 million Americans register for military service under the draft.
The article notes that among fewer than a half dozen surviving Confederate general officers from 1861 65 Brigadier General Marcus J Wright marks his 88th birthday. A Tennessee native, he rose from private to brigadier general in just over a year, fought at Shiloh, was wounded, and later settled in Washington, focusing on history writing and military records for the War Department.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels lauds the Y M C A for wartime service. He extols Red Triangle volunteers for cheering soldiers, providing morale, and offering recreation and moral refreshment at camps, ships, and bases worldwide. He notes few defects but defends the overall record against criticism.
A home remedy note recommends applying Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily and massaging the back muscles thoroughly at each application to relieve a lame back.
German forces pressed the south bank of the Aisne as United States troops repelled a push by driving the enemy from Neuilly Wood with a bayonet assault. A Norwegian steamship Vinland was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Virginia Capes in another naval strike.
Reports from Laredo summarize preparations for a new oil refinery as site grubbing proceeds. Michael Abdulmessiah of Texas Gulf Refining travels from Fort Worth on related business. Notices include beauty parlor relocation, education offerings, theater review, local ads, and a family update on I L Brewster Jr returning from overseas service in France.
Customer asks where to find Candabra. Clerk responds all canned goods are in the grocery department on the fourth floor. Judge confirms instruction.
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