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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1919
Page
6
Daily publication details for Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company listing publishers and proprietors, edition schedule, delivery options, and subscription rates for daily and weekly editions to United States Mexico and Canada with payment terms in advance.
The paper states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all AP dispatched and locally credited news, asserting control over the use of these news items within the publication.
The article contrasts NC-4 transatlantic success with a deadly Indianapolis auto race at speeds above ninety mph. It argues air travel advances practical aims while car racing yields vanity and risk, praising ambulance drivers who saved lives over risking fatalities for glory. It notes the overseas flight could foster regular America to Europe passenger service.
The article contrasts a naval aviators sea flight with reckless racing, praising the seaplanes for proving feasibility and safety. It notes the journey would mark two unprecedented feats if flown directly from Ireland to Newfoundland, underscoring measured risk and public interest in advancing aviation safety.
The piece argues Germany must pay twenty billion in indemnities and cede territories, noting the burden falls on Germans rather than subject peoples. It urges a shift from imperial grabs to frugality, self‑restraint, and a modest, local life, citing Alsace Lorraine, Tsingtao, and global possessions.
The passage derides acquisitiveness as a disease fueling Germany's woes. It argues Germans caused their own troubles by burglary and sneaking, claims they exaggerate their numbers, and predicts diminished territory will force unemployed millions to earn their living in a world expecting rewards for all.
Mrs. Raymond Robins, a prominent social economist and Brooklyn native, will preside over the National Women's Trade Union League convention in Philadelphia to discuss war era changes for working women. She helped organize and led the New York WTUL and later continued work in Chicago after marriage. She has chaired Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs industrial commission and served on the American Association for Labor Legislation industrial education committee.
Birth notices, school signup, and business ads populate the Laredo page. References include a new baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Cecilia Herrera, a grammar school and high school pupil enrollment starting June 2 1919, and multiple local business promotions from screen makers to plumbers and jitty service. Also noted are court docket updates, a union meeting, and shipments at the port highlighting regional commerce and community life.
The I G N evening train now arrives in Laredo at 6 55 p m instead of 7 15 p m, twenty minutes earlier. Departure times for other trains remain unchanged and the old schedule stands.
The Americanization school began sessions at Central school building under Prof. John Reynolds with seventeen aliens enrolled. Classes will meet Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 to 10 p m. All applicants for final naturalization papers are eligible. A larger class is expected as many applicants must attend to qualify for citizenship.
An important meeting of the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department will be held at Firemen's Hall on Wednesday evening June 4. Matters include installing electric fire alarm boxes and purchasing a motor fire engine pumper. Committees are soliciting $1 monthly honorary memberships to fund these projects, with dozens of new honorary members added recently. Members urged to attend.
Matias de Llano of the Mexican Products Co purchased on May 20 1919 the entire interest of Plutarco Villarreal and assumed all liabilities. Villarreal severed his connection with the company. The business will continue under the same management and direction of founder Mr de Llano.
Mrs Josefa C Quintana aged 72 mother of David and Apolonio Quintana died at 7 50 last night at 801 Mier Street. Funeral from the family home at seven this evening with services at the Orphanage Chapel on the Heights.
To prevent belching, eat slowly and chew thoroughly as a regular habit. If trouble returns, take one Chamberlain's Tablet immediately after supper.
Immigration Inspector Charles Hopkins and three Mexican smugglers fell in a May 8 clash on the Rio Grande. Ira T. Hill, a United States quarantine guard, died Sunday at Mercy Hospital after a severe gun wound and a prolonged illness. He leaves a wife and five children. Hill, born 1884 in Big Foot, Texas, came to Laredo from Robstown to serve in quarantine work protecting the nation from typhus and other diseases. Funeral services were held at 5 pm Sunday at his sister’s home, with Rev. Berddoe officiating. Active pallbearers included colleagues from immigration, customs, and the U. S. Employment Service.
The northwest corner of Block 42 in W. D. Laredo offers 3 percent lots with 110 feet frontage on Market Plaza and 183 feet depth on Hidalgo street. For details contact B Chacon executor of estate E B de Garcia deceased at 1219 Grant Street.
Valentin Hernandez owner of Economy Grocery in Webb County Texas executed a deed of assignment on May 19 1919 transferring all property for the benefit of creditors willing to accept a proportional share and discharge him. The assignee has qualified and creditors must file claims within four months of publication and six months from the notice date at Laredo Texas.
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