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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1919

Page

2

The Communists About Austria and the Empire’s Fate

The Friday Daily reports a communist government planned for Austria with aim to align with Hungary and provoke dissolution of the Hapsburg state. The piece denounces communism, warns of Russian Bolshevik ties, mocks Viennese decadence, and questions Austria’s future while urging road bonding to fund a complete county road system with state and federal aid.

Austria Hungary Russia Paris Universal Brotherhood Republic France Hapsburgs Kossuth Hapsburg Vienna Germany Hapsburg Empire Mammon Terpsichore Tyrol Bavaria Bohemia Italy

Tobay's Birthdays June 13 Lives of Notable Figures

June 13 notes mark birthdays of Henry P. Davidson born in Troy New York 52 years ago today. William Butler Yeats born in Dublin 54 years ago today. James E. Allen born in Hebron Virginia 43 years ago today. Dr Samuel Plantz born in Johnstown New York 60 years ago today. Sir Ernest George born in London 80 years ago today.

Henry P. Davidson New York American Red Cross War Council Troy N. Y William Butler Yeats Dublin James E. Allen Davis and Elkins College Hebron Samuel Plantz Lawrence College Johnstown Sir Ernest George London

Laredo Soldiers Delayed by New York Quarantine

A group of 141st Infantry Texas soldiers from the Thirty sixth Division, two cases of smallpox emerging after departure, are held in New York quarantine for at least ten days. If no new cases arise, they will sail to Galveston en route to Camp Travis, offering time for a homecoming welcome.

141St Infantry New York Laredo Texas Galveston Camp Travis

Webb county voters urged to approve 300000 road bond

The Webb county electorate is urged to approve a 300000 road bond to unlock state and federal aid for a broad road-building program. The piece argues improved roads will benefit farmers, rural delivery, small towns, and commerce, noting a modern era of road development and the automobile’s impact.

Texas Webb County

All World Records Broken By Tanlac

Tanlac has become the world’s best selling medicine in four years with more than twelve million bottles sold by January. In the first ten weeks of this year sales topped one million in the United States and Canada, and annual sales are projected above five million. The article highlights carload and trainload demand, international reach, and strong endorsements from major drug firms and retailers. Tanlac is described as made from herbs and roots, complying with purity laws, and widely sold by leading druggists.

Canada Tanlae United States New York Chicago Denver Colorado Great Lakes Gulf of Mexico Pike's Peak Woolworth New Pacific Coast Middle West Hessig-Elis Drug Company Memphis Tenn British Columbia Saskachewan Alberta Manitoba Owl Drug Company San Francisco Jacobs Pharmacy Company Atlanta

Dr Edward Parsons Named President of Marietta College

Dr Edward S Parsons, chosen to the presidency of Marietta College, is an Amherst and Yale Divinity School graduate. He previously led as English professor at Colorado College after pastorates in Greeley and served as vice president and dean, later steering college administration during presidents’ absences. In 1917 trustees dismissed him over a faculty mandate on moral standards but he won reinstatement amid clergy and laity support and backing from the American Association of University Professors.

Edward S. Parsons Marietta College Amherst College Yale Divinity School Greeley Colo Colorado College Parson Colorado American Association of University Professors

Masonic Notice for Laredo Lodge Meeting Tonight

Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A. F. & A. M. at 8 PM. Work in BE. A. and F C. degrees. Visiting brethren invited to attend. J. A. Burnett, W. M.

Laredo A. F A. M BE. A F C J. A. Burnett W. M

Good Roads Bond Vote Set for Webb County Election

Tomorrow Webb County voters will decide on bonds totaling 300000 to fund a countywide good roads system linking to highways. If approved, 100000 state funds will add to reach 400000 for road work. Polling places and election managers listed for ten precincts, urging property taxpaying voters to vote in favor.

Webb County State Highway Commission Laredo Texas Francisco Sanchez Iturbide St M. S. Ryan John L. Dannelley House of A. M. Bruni Hidalgo St Dario Sanchez A. H. Dodier A. R. Garcia Lincoln St R. L. Muller City School House Urbahn School P. P. Leyendeker C. C. Biggio County School House North Laredo Steve Simon Ambrose Johnson House of Cannel Coal Co Dolores John D. Davis Claude F. Claflin House of Coleman and Johnson Palafox H. H. Jefferies A. O. Coleman J. A. Rodriguez Rodriguez Ranch J. J. Rodriguez Julius Mrue San Rafael Farm Wm. McKendricks F. C. Masterson

High Grade Carbon Papers and Ribbons for Sale

High grade carbon papers priced from 2 to 2 50 a box of 100 sheets and typewriter ribbons for all makes offered. J W Falvella lists 75 cents and phone number 43 for orders.

J. W. Falvella

Wreck of Troop Train Heads to Heavy Toll

Telegram from Mexico City reported by El Porvenir Monterey details a railway wreck north of Aguascalientes where several cars derailed and burned. Troops under General Renteria Luviano were en route to Chihuahua. The track's poor condition caused the disaster and about 200 soldiers are believed killed or injured.

Mexico City el Porvenir Monterey Aguascalientes Renteria Luviano Chihuahua

Money Makers in Times Want Ads

A compact clipping notes money making opportunities featured in the Times Want Ads. Readers are invited to consider advertised schemes and listings offering potential income through listed offers, services, and opportunities.

Lame Back Relief Advises Liniment and Massage

An advertisement promotes using Chamberlain's Liniment on a sore back twice daily. It advises thorough massage of the back muscles at each application to target the pain at the seat of discomfort.

Chamberlain

Signing Sewerage Bonds Arrive for Laredo Project

The 125 bonds of 1000 dollars each, 5 percent interest, redeemable in 20 to 40 years, voted by Laredo property taxpayers for a modern sewerage system arrived from Austin. Mayor McComb and City Secretary Woodman sign and register them. bonds go to Austin tonight for final registration before sale. City treasurer Ortiz handles registration as bids from across the country are anticipated. sale hoped by August with construction starting in September after bid award.

Laredo Austin Robert McComb A. V. Woodman Joe A. Ortiz McComb Times

Webb County to vote bonds for good roads Saturday

Webb county voters face a three hundred thousand dollar good roads bond election with federal state aid totaling one hundred thousand dollars. County officials urge turnout, noting broad support and effort to secure favorable bond pricing. Laredo’s Mrs. Wilmer Threadgill, newly noted as Laredo’s first woman lawyer, passed the Texarkana civil appeals exam with the highest average of 975 10 among fifty applicants.

Laredo Threadgill Chamber of Commerce Webb County Judge Gee R. Page A. M. Bruni B. M. Alexander Chas. Deutz Wormser Bros W. J. Sames Pres. Chamber of Commerce R. K. Mims B. G. Salinas Steve Simon James Moore & Co J. R. Moore Jno A. Valls Dist. Atty L. Villegas Wilmer Threadgill Court of Civil Appeals Texarkana

The Big Little Person at Royal Theater features Mae Murray

Mae Murray stars in The Big Little Person at the Royal Theater, a human interest drama about a girl who loses hearing and finds true love with an inventor who helps her. Also in Laredo, Caliche Park hosts Pearsall All-Stars vs Thirty-seventh Infantry games with 4:30 and 6:30 showings Saturday and Sunday. News of 141st Infantry detainment in New York due to smallpox aboard a steamer. two to three weeks quarantine anticipated. Final Royal Theater road lecture by Prof. F W Mally on good roads as Webb County leans toward the bond issue. New marriage license: Geronimo Lerma and Sarah Alvarado.

the Royal Mae Murray Caliche Park Pearsall All- Stars Mexico Ixtle 141St Infantry Laredo New York Galveston Texas Royal Theater F. W. Mally Webb County

Queen Marie of Roumania visit sparks New York society

New York society and club women show strong interest in Queen Marie of Roumania’s forthcoming visit. Plans are under way to host a welcome befitting her wartime prominence. Mrs Jimmie De Forest runs her husband’s Long Branch boxing club while he assists in Toledo preparing a world championship contender. An England report notes wartime lessons favor women in light semi skilled work where finesse matters more than long training, suggesting women are valued for delicate tasks.

New York Queen Marie of England

Band Concert Draws Large Crowd on Martin Plaza

The Thirty seventh Infantry Band performed on Martin Plaza last night to a large audience despite a start time change from 8 30 to 7 45. Tonight a Fort McIntosh bandstand concert at 7 45 features Director Everlot with a program sure to please.

Martin Plaza Thirtyseventh Infantry Fort McIntosh Everlot

Presidents and mules and a blizzard crank

A father and son reminisce about presidents who worked humble jobs and endured harsh winters. The boy asks if any president ever cranked a cold motor in a blizzard for half an hour before realizing there was no gasoline.

Garfield Lincoln

From Here and There Prolific Fly to Woolworth Building Insight

A collection of curious facts notes the common housefly could yield twenty million offspring per season, Japan’s sleep custom with a wooden headblock on a rush mat, African architecture rivaling the Woolworth Building as a distant goal, world population at six billion with two centuries to reach it, and Europe’s dignified waiters trained in specialized schools as a path to hotel management.

Woolworth Europe

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities

An advertisement offers daily access to The Times with a subscription option of 60 cents per month. It markets ongoing opportunities and broad readership reach through regular newspaper access.

the Times

Anarchy and Its Organization Faces in America

Washington June 13 protests reveal a wider anarchist network in the United States based on diverse ethnic groups and lack of central coordination. Experts say recent bomb outrages likely stem from a single Eastern group rather than multiple linked chapters. Federal action under 1907 deportation law targets anarchists and those opposed to government.

Washington, D. C America Paterson N. J Baltimore Philadelphia Barre Massachusetts Lynn Lawrence Fitchburg New York Chicago New York City Upper Michigan Washington Boston Post Office Department Congress United States

In Flanders Fields Poem Quotation From 1915

The piece notes the famous World War I poem In Flanders Fields by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, dated France June 1915. It presents the lines about poppies, crosses, larks, death, and the call to carry on the torch for the fallen. The excerpt ends with the author and date.

Flanders Flanders’ Fields John McCrae France

To Prevent Belching Eat Slowly and Chew Thoroughly

A guidance note advises forming a habit of slow eating and thorough mastication to reduce belching. If belching occurs, take one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper.

Chamberlain

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Sen Tobay Tanlac Cal Good Roads Carranza Laredo High School Court of Appeals Geronimo Lerma Sarah Alvarado
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