Farms for Soldiers and Mexico Turmoil in Texan Letter
The Texas delegation proposes a five thousand dollar, forty year loan to returning soldiers to buy farms, but critics say it may not boost cultivated land. Proposals favor Lane’s plan to reclaim arid and swamp lands with soldier labor. The piece also surveys Mexico’s elections, border security, banditry, and uncertain U.S. impact, noting border towns’ cautious status and vigilant monitoring of Villista threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Congress
Lane
Federal Land Loan Bank
The Border Trouble and Mexican Sentiment
Governor Hobby states that increased border troops do not signal imminent danger. Border residents expect little trouble beyond the Villa zone while interior Mexico experiences disorder driven by politics, not hostility toward the United States. Most Mexicans feel gratitude for aid and anticipate better times, though resentment grows against central dictates and the current regime might soon fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Hobby
Villa
Mexico
No Chance of Relief in a Domestic Quarrel Tale
Maria, a tender yet plain woman, questions her husband George about his love and the lure of a luxurious life with another. He reacts with vague emotion and a distracted assurance, hinting at temptation while remaining emotionally distant amid their strained marriage.
Made a Hit. Judge You say this man was at the performance last night
The exchange centers on a courtroom punchline where the actor admits to throwing an egg at the judge during a performance. The judge probes the harm and the actor minimizes the damage, framing the egg as the issue rather than the aim. The vignette mirrors old stage humor about stage incidents becoming legal curiosities.
Bullard to Speak at West Point Graduation
Lieut. Gen. Robert Lee Bullard, longtime Alabama native and former commander of the Second American Field Army in France, will deliver the graduation address at the United States Military Academy. Bullard rose from West Point studies after Alabama A&M, served in the Philippines and during World War I, distinguished at Chateau-Thierry, and was promoted to lieutenant-general on return from France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Bullard
United States Military Academy
France
Bullard
West Point
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College
Philippines
United States
Chateau-Thierry
Today’s anniversaries on July 11 list notable births
Eduard David born 56 years ago today after becoming president of the first German National Assembly. Mrs Humphry Ward born 68 years ago in Hubert Tasman ia. Miss Jeanette Rankin born 39 years ago, first woman elected to the U S Congress. Kenyon L Butterfield born 51 at Massachusetts Agricultural College. Rt Rev John L O Connor born 64 years ago in Newark New Jersey.
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Eduard David
National Assembly
Humphry Ward
Hubert Tasmania
Jeanette Rankin
United States Congress
Kenyon L. Butterfield
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Dapper
Mich
John L. O'Connor
Newark
N. J
Today’s Birthdays Highlight Historical Figures and Events
A list of notable birthdays and events includes Joey Aly 1638 first earthquake recorded in Canada, General Joseph Warren born 1741 and killed at Bunker Hill, Mariano Fortuny born 1888, France neutrality in 1861, and 20th century military actions in Madagascar Albania and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joey Aly
Canada
Joseph Warren
Roxbury
Mass
Bunker Hill
Mariano Fortuny
Spain
Rome
France
Tamative
Madagascar
John T. Morgan
U. S
Alabama
Washington, D. C
Athens
Tenn
Albania
Webb County Good Roads Bonds Drive Urges Vote
Editorial urges Webb County voters to approve a 300000 good roads bonds measure with a 100000 state matching grant. It notes state and federal engineers will supervise planning and construction at no extra county cost, ensuring efficient use of funds and solid support for the project.
Texas Boys to Galveston En Route to Camp Travis
Camp Mills telegram notes 141st Infantry with 41 officers and 1,522 men embark from Hoboken to Galveston then to Camp Travis for demobilization. Unit largely from South Texas will parade in Austin before heading to Camp Bowie this week.
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TEXAS
Galveston
Camp Travis
Camp Mills
N. Y
Galveston News
Laredo
141St Infantry
Hoboken
Yale
Camp Bowie
South Texas
Austin
144Th Infantry
Webb County Bond Election Seeks 300000 Road Bonds
Webb county voters will decide Saturday whether to issue bonds totaling 300000 to fund road construction, supplemented by 100000 state funds. The piece argues that good roads boost farm commerce, reduce haulage costs, and strengthen ties between farmers and towns, urging a strong turnout in favor of the bond issue.
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Webb County
Texas
State Highway Commission of Texas
State Highway Commission
United States
Laredo
Typewriter ribbons for all makes at Falvella shop
Boxed ribbons priced from 2 to 2.59 dollars for standard box of 100 sheets offered by J. W. Falvella. Call 43 to order or inquire.
Back Pain Relief With Liniment Application
A guidance note recommends applying Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily to the lower back and massaging the back muscles thoroughly at each use to relieve a lame back.
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Chamberlain
Assignee's Notice to Creditors of Economy Grocery Store
Valen tin Hernandez owner of Economy Grocery store Webb County Texas executed a deed of assignment May 19 1919 conveying all property for creditors share consent and discharge from claims. Undersigned accepted trust and qualified by law. Creditors consenting must file claims within four months after publication and six months from date of notice. Address is Laredo Texas. Witnessed May 28 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economy
Valentin Hernandez
Economy Grocery
Webb
Texas
Oll
Gied
Laredo
Geologist's Century Debate Sparks Student Jest
A witty exchange pits a geologist professor who claims a thousand years to be nothing against a student who jokes about five dollars lent yesterday. The banter captures campus humor and the science crowd's playful impatience with long time scales.
Distinguished Service Cross to Be Conferred at Fort McIntosh
A regimental parade and review at Fort McIntosh begins at 7 15 p m this evening in honor of Captain Ek Lt George of the 27th Infantry who will be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Crezancy France on July 15 1918. He exposed himself during a heavy bombardment repairing wires to keep lines in operation Mrs St George will present the decoration and the regiment will be reviewed by Lieut Colonel Wm F C Jopson followed by a march past.
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Fort McIntosh
George
27Th Infantry
Crezancy
France
St. George
Laredo
Mr. George
Funeral for Emanuel Feuille Held After Four Day Illness
The funeral for Emanuel Feuille who died at his home on Main Avenue after a four day illness was held this morning from his home to San Agustin Catholic Church. Interment followed at the family plot in the Catholic cemetery. Many floral tributes from friends and the customs service employer honored the deceased. Pallbearers included C G Brewster and Enrique Benavides among others.
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Emanuel Feuille
Main Avenue
San Agustin Catholic Church
Customs Service
C. G. Brewster
Serafin Saenz
Rafael Zufiiga
Valdomero Puig
EK. M. Centeno
Eusebio Garcia
Enrique Benavides
Jose Herrera
Pablo Porras
N. A. Millar
Jose Soto
Carlos Hekharadt
District Officers Visit Soldiers' Club Inspect Local Efforts
W C Wright of Corpus Christi and R E Souer of El Paso arrive from Corpus Christi to review the Soldiers' Club work under Robert Essing. They praise the program for soldiers and will also visit the Knights of Columbus hall to note their contributions to camp life.
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War Camp
Corpus Christi
Soldiers’ Club
Robert Essing
W. C. Wright
Soldiers Club
R. E. Souer
el Paso
Soldier Boys
Knights of Columbus Hall
Uncle Sam
Money Makers Advertised in Three Dollar Ads
A short classified notice notes a campaign of three dollar want ads promising earnings. It lists no agency names or dates, focusing on the offer of opportunities and the claimed profitability.
Born Tuesday: Bruni Baby Girls and Town Life Snippets
Born Tuesday morning at 1:45 a fine big baby girl to Mr and Mrs Leopoldo Bruni. The Borderette Ice Cream Factory offers limited buttermilk daily by the quart. Importations from Mexico include one carload of cigarettes in bond to Juarez. The Neblett vs O'Meara receivership settled in district court with funds deposited in the court registry. Investors urged to consult Raching and Duckett of the Bender Hotel about off stock. Over the past month more than $1000 worth of plate glass shattered by stones from passing cars. Cal Park Oil Co of Wichita Falls promotes five wells on 2285 acres. Sergeant Louis L Uribe of the 90th Division returns home soon. Charles Galbraith expects to reach Fort Worth. many Laredo soldiers to return next week. Will Laredo residents give a welcoming homecoming or just let them come back with a simple greeting.
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Leopoldo Bruni
Borderette
Mexico
Juarez
Neblett
Cal- Park Oil Co
Wichita Falls
Five Wells
Charles Kingsley Centenary Observed in England at Eversley
London June 11 The birth centenary of writer Charles Kingsley is marked across the United Kingdom with a three day pageant at Eversley Hampshire. A pilgrimage to Westward Ho and a statue in Biddeford notable memories honor the author’s life. Kingsley born June 12 1819 at Holne Vicarage Devonshire educated at Cambridge served as parson and social reformer. He died January 28 1875 at Eversley after visiting America to see his son. His wife Fanny Grenfell inspired his view that women who use their time well exceed men in true philosophy.
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London
Charles Kingsley
United Kingdom
Eversley
Hampshire
Dr. Kingsley
Hypatia
Alton Locke
Yeast
Kingsley
Arthur Eliot
Bairnfather
America
England
Lucas Malet
Westward Ho
Biddeford
Hiolne Vicarage
Devonshire
Cambridge University
Windsor Forest
Workingman
Alton
Westminster
Fanny Grenfell
Cotton crop promising in Laredo and Zapata counties
Reports say one of the largest cotton crops ever planted in Laredo section is thriving in excellent condition while Zapata county's crop is an advanced yield ready to pick soon. Laredo farmers face the choice of building a local gin or shipping to a distant plant, whereas Zapata farmers are organizing a company to erect a modern gin within weeks.
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Zapata County
Laredo
Zapata
Laredo mayor orders condemnation over Farragut Street property
The City of Laredo Texas through Mayor Robt McComb announces condemnation proceedings against property on Farragut Street needed for proposed widening. Owners have ten days to sign conveyance contracts or suit will be filed. Date June 10 1919.
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City of Laredo
Farragut Street
Robt. McComb
Laredo
Texas
Railroad Time Table Texas-Mexican trains
Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 9 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m
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Corpus Christi
Through fast trains to St Louis from 8:30 to 2:50 p m
International and Great Northern announces a fast daytime train to St Louis departing at 8 30 a m and arriving 2 50 p m A night service leaves at 9 p m and reaches 8 a m the following day multiple trips and timings listed for traveler convenience
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN IN STATE LEGISLATURES AND PROFESSIONAL ROLES
Twenty one women sat in forty eight state legislatures this winter. Alice I Currie became the first woman named assistant high school principal in Detroit. The trend toward women exclusively housing in business districts appears in new building plans. Competent judges attribute women’s public speaking failures to restlessness and weak gestures. Elmira College began as Auburn Female University in 1852 and moved to Elmira the next year. Maine loses its only woman bank president with Mrs Frances B E Moulton of Limerick. Dr Helen J McGillicuddy of Boston is elected to a top executive post in the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters, likely the first woman in such a role.
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Alice I. Currie
Detroit
United States
Elmira College
Auburn Ferale University
Elmira
Frances BE
Moulton
Maine
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J. W. Falvella
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37Th Infantry
Toney
Breeden’s
Reed’s Drug Store
People’s Pharmacy
J. M. Ramos
Wright
Souer
Ekotra
Toca
Louis L. Uribe
F. A
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San Ignacio
Charles Galbraith
Fort Worth
W. F. Galbraith
Liberty
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Rio Grande
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