Texas Plan on Soldier Land Purchases Sparks Debate
In Wednesday's Daily the Texas delegation proposed a substitute to Secretary Lane's plan for settling soldiers on arid and reclaimed land. The Texas option would loan discharged soldiers 5000 dollars for forty years at up to five percent to buy farms, contingent on local land bank approval and clear titles, strictly for farm purchases. Critics warn the cost could be huge, while supporters say Lane’s plan expands cultivated land by reclaiming swamp and arid areas, noting Texas holds millions of unused acres. They argue government backing is needed to reclaim waste lands and support returning soldiers, rather than simple loan offers that may fail without broader reclamation. The piece also discusses Mexico’s elections and border security, emphasizing unrest inland but limited threat of cross-border raids. The irrigation programs and land reforms are praised as boosting arable land and production, with veterans benefiting from work and eventual self-employment opportunities.
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Texas
Congress
Lane
Federal Land Loan Bank
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Webb County Good Roads Bonds Drive Urges Voters
A historic Webb County plea urges residents to vote next Saturday June 14 for three hundred thousand dollars in Good Roads Bonds to unlock a matching one hundred thousand from the State Highway Commission. The plan promises federal engineers and local officials will design per mile costs with no extra county cost and state and federal funds released only after inspection and acceptance. Citizens are urged to persuade neighbors and taxpayers to vote in favor.
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Webb
Texas
State Highway Commission of Texas
State Highway Commission
Webb County
No Chance of Relief in Wife and Husband Talk
Maria, a sentimental but striking beauty, questions her husband George about his love when she hints at a future with another man offering her a luxurious life. He responds with a glib, moody silences, leaving the scene unsettled.
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Hubby
George
Made a Hit. Judge You Say This Man Are At The Performance
A courtroom scene centers on a dispute about an incident at a performance last night. The exchange reveals the defendant fired an egg toward the judge, the egg breaking while the aim is questioned. The dialogue underscores the humor and chaos of the moment.
Texas Boys to Galveston En Route to Camp Travis
Telegram from Camp Mills New York notes many Laredo soldiers from the West Infantry 66th Division headed by steamship Yale from Hoboken to Galveston and on to Camp Travis for demobilization. The 41 officers and 1500 men will parade in Austin on arrival. most troops are from South Texas and will not go to Camp Bowie. Remaining units of the thirty sixth division except the Fourth Infantry planned to depart Camp Towle by Wednesday.
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Camp Mills
N. Y
Galveston News
Laredo
West Infantry
Camp Mills N. Y
Hoboken
Yale
Galveston
Camp Travis
Tris
Camp Bowie
South Texas
Austin
Camp Towle
Bullard to Speak at United States Military Academy Graduation
Lieut. Gen. Robert Lee Bullard, former commander of the Second American Meld Army in France, will be the speaker at today’s United States Military Academy graduation. An Alabama native and West Point alumnus, he later led the Southeast Division after studies at Alabama A&M. His WW I service included notable action at Chateau Thierry and rapid promotion to lieutenant general.
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Robert Lee Bullard
United States Military Academy
France
Bullard
West Point
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College
Philippines
United States
Ballard
Hie
Chateau Thierry
Notable Births and Wars Through History
Summary of historical birthdays and events: Gen Joseph Warren born in Roxbury. killed at Bunker Hill. Miriane Portuny, famed painter, aided Chicago fire victims, died in Rome. Prince neutral in American Civil War era. 1924 Malagasy coast bombardment by France. John T. Morgan, long-time Alabama senator, died in Washington. Serbian troops invade Albania in 1915. Austrians pushed back. Also a home remedy note for back pain with Chamberlain’s ointment.
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Roxbury
Miss
Bunker Hill
John T. Morgan
U.S
Alabama
Washington, D.C
Athens
Tenn
Border troubles spark debate over troop request
Governor Hobson says the call for more Texas border troops does not mean imminent danger. Residents along the border expect little risk unless in the Villa zone as interior Mexico grapples with political turmoil. Most Mexicans feel gratitude for past aid and hope for a better future, sensing the current regime may fall.
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Texas
Hobby
Villa
Mexico
Distinguished Service Cross to be conferred
A regimental parade at Bart McIntosh in honor of Captain BE St. George of the 37th Infantry is planned. He earned the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Crezancy France on July 15 1918 while assisting as an continental officer, exposing himself to heavy bombardment and repairing wires prior to the attack. Officers will attend and present the decoration as the unit lines up on the field.
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Tsyn
Cauptain BE
St. George
37Th Infantry
Wituhon
Setion
Crezancy
France
Iecree
Laredo
St. Tike
George
Wm. F
Infantry
Bond election Saturday should receive big vote
Webb County voters face a crucial county election on Saturday to decide bonds of 300000 to fund good roads, with 100000 state aid already allotted. The piece urges every taxpayer to vote yes, arguing better roads boost farming to market in Laredo, reduce transport costs, and strengthen ties between farmers and towns. It stresses modernizing infrastructure benefits and tourism potential.
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Webb County
State Highway Commission
Texas
United States
Laredo
High-Grade Carbon Papers Advertised for Typists
An advertisement offers high grade carbon papers and typewriter ribbons for all machines. Carbon paper packs priced from $2 to $2.50 per box of 100 sheets. The ad lists J. W. Falveila with phone contact 43.
Funeral of Emanuel Feuille Held at Local Catholic Church
The funeral for Emanuel Feuille who died after a four day illness was held from his home at 504 Main Ave to San Agustin Catholic church and continued to the family plot in the Catholic cemetery. Many floral tributes from friends and customs service colleagues marked the occasion. Pallbearers included G Brewster and Enrique Benavides among others.
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Emanuel Feuille
Main Avyehut
San Agustin Catholic Church
el Pbhoye
Customs Service
G. Brewster
Serafin Saenz
Rafael “4Uniga
Baldomero Puig
Dr KE
Me Denutend
Eusebio Garcia
Assignee's Notice for Economy Grocery Store Webb County
Valentin Alemandes owner of the Economy Grocery Store Webb County Texas executed a deed of assignment on May ith, conveying all property to the undersigned for creditors willing to accept their proportional share and discharge him. Creditors consenting must file claims within four months after publication and within six months from the notice date at the undersigned's address in Laredo Texas. Witnessed May 28 1919.
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State OF Texas
Webb
Eeonomy
Valentin Alemandes
Economy
Laredo
Texa
Geologist Quip Sparks Odd Classroom Exchange
A professor notes a geologist’s calm about a thousand years while a student exclaims about great weapons. The speaker recalls sending a geologist five dollars yesterday in a terse, cryptic exchange.
District officers visit Soldiers' Club to review work
W C Wright of Corpus Christi and R Eh Souer based in El Paso, district executives for War Camp Community Service, arrived from Corpus Christi to inspect Soldiers Club operations under Robert Essing and see how to further assist troops. They will also meet Knights of Columbus leaders aiding camp life.
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State
Corpus Christi
Soldiers’ Club
Robert Essing
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Soldiers Club
R. Eh. Souer
Hl Paso
Soldier Boys
Knights of Columbus
Uncle Sam
Money Makers in Times Want Ads
Classified notice highlights five money making opportunities from Times Want Ads. Details list opportunities, locations, and prospective earnings potential for readers seeking side ventures and quick income.
Born in town a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Leopoldo Bruni
Born Tuesday morning at 1 45 o clock a fine big baby girl to Mr and Mrs Leopoldo Bruni Mother and child are doing well and father jokes he is the only daddy in town. local notes mention deliveries and community jokes.
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Borderette
Seper Quart
Charles Kingsley Centenary Observed in England
June 11 London reports the centenary of author Charles Kingsley celebrated across the United Kingdom. Key events center at Eversley Hampshire with a three day pageant by Arthur Eliot and Bairnfather. A pilgrimage to Westward Ho and a Biddeford statue underline Kingsley’s enduring legacy and socialist ideals.
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London
Charles Kingsley
United Kingdom
Eversley
Hampshire
Pr. Kingsley
Hypatia
Alton Locke
Youst
Kingsley
Arthur Eliot
Bairnfather
America
England
Lucas Malet
Westward Ho
Biddeford Liny
Biddeford
Nolne Vicarage
Devonshire
Cambridge University
Windsor Forest
Cotton crops promise in Laredo and Zapata counties
Reports indicate one of the largest cotton crops ever planted is growing in Laredo with excellent condition, while Zapata County hosts an even larger crop in advance stages, set for picking soon. Laredo farmers weigh savings on a local gin versus shipping to another, and Zapata farmers plan a modern gin with a formed company and capital.
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Zapata County
Laredo
Zapata
City of Laredo Condemnation Notice Issued
Be it resolved by the City Council of Ta redo to condemn property on Arragut Street. Suit for condemnation will be filed within ten days unless owners execute conservation contracts already submitted to Mayor Robt. McComb of Laredo Texas. Dated June 10, 1919.
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Taredo
Arragut Street
Robt. McComb
Larelo
Texas
Laredo
Railroad Time Table Texas Mexican Service Details
Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 9 am and arrives at 2 50 pm from Corpus Christi. Night train leaves at 9 pm and arrives at 6 00 am. Train No 2 runs from Laredo to Minera at 2 30 am arriving 10 20 am, and returns from Minera to Laredo at 11 am arriving 9 15 pm. Through fast train to St Louis via International and Great Northern at 11 00 am arrives 2 50 pm.
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Texas
Laredo
Minera
Women rise in public life and education noted in era
Fragmented postwar report highlights women in state legislatures and as first female high school principal candidate in Delaware. Mentions Miss Ali¢ea, Carrie, and trials of public speaking. References to Auburn University lineage, Maine bank president Mrs Moulton, and women reaching executive roles in various sectors.
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Ali¢ea
Carrie
Delawith
Phra Owen’ College
United States
Pitta Cutler
Auburn Menus
University
Bimita
Mon Frances 1
Montton
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