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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1919
Page
6
Laredo Times lists publishing details for daily and weekly editions with pricing, circulation to the United States Mexico and Canada, carrier delivery in Laredo and New Laredo, and subscription terms payable in advance.
Communications directed to PENN PUBLISHING CO. in Laredo Texas are noted with Telephone 43.
The text states that members of the Associated Press hold exclusive rights to republication of its news dispatches and locally published news. It notes AP’s exclusive entitlement to use these reports in this paper.
A reader argues the peace conference shows weak diplomacy with nations like Russia Italy Belgium France and Britain at odds. The piece urges a united front against Germany and warns Italy may side with enemies. questions the league of nations and the long term role of the United States.
The speaker argues for stronger support of Italy and rejects concessions to Germany or Austria. He contends the allies issued merciful and just terms, avoiding guilt by victors and stressing a fair settlement that benefits all nations as the peace conference moves beyond procedure to final formulation and execution.
Marie Henry Watterson condemns mob rule across history, from Jerusalem to Paris to Russia, arguing the people are a leaderless force prone to harm. He notes a redeeming feature yet ends without a final conclusion, showing a cautious respect for common humanity.
The author argues that mobs prompt swift amends and sanity returns when people educate themselves and resist blind leadership. Leaders are blamed for revolts like Bolshevism, while the people retain core good principles. The piece praises the balance of common sense and warns mobs require guiding influence to avoid ruin.
The Texas Mexican Railway Company calls a stockholders meeting at its Laredo office on June 25 1919 at 9 00 AM to elect directors and conduct business. The Board will meet immediately after adjournment. L V Boniger secretary. 5 24 20.
Voters in Laredo cast 33 ballots in a special election to raise school taxes from six to ten cents per $100 valuation for the Laredo Independent School District. All 33 votes were in favor, with 16 ballots at Central School and 17 at Urbahn Grammar School, showing strong support for funding the schools.
Valen tin Hernandez owner of Economy Grocery in Webb County Texas executed a deed of assignment on May 19 1919 to the assignee for creditors. All creditors consenting must file claims within four months after publication and within six months from this date. Assignee resides in Laredo Texas. Witnessed May 28 1919 by B G Salinas assignee. 5-30-181.
The funeral for Mrs. Alice Steffian Lowry wife of Dr. W E Lowry was conducted at her home and in the city cemetery Sunday afternoon at 4 oclock Rev C W Cook officiated with the service and graveside rites in the Masonic burial plot Many floral tributes accompanied the procession Active pallbearers were Willis Lowry Joe Lowry Dan Lowry Dr A F E Younkin J B DaCamara and Reid L Poster Honorary pallbearers included M T Cogley W J Sames P P Leyendecker August C Richter Dr M P Cullinan and M M Leyendecker.
An advertisement touts Cal Park Oil Company with numerous leases across oil counties including North-West Burkburnett and four Iowa Park Field leases. It claims immediate net production dividends, imminent Gold Leaf well impact, and stock available at par for a few days with profits shared by all stockholders. Local reps at 1212 Farragut Street under W. R. Pace.
Captain William M. Ryan and Sergeant Franklin of the state rangers left Sunday for Karnes City to attend district court as witnesses in the Tullis cattle theft case. They expect to return to Laredo sometime this week. The town's news notes include varied items from local merchants and upcoming events.
A brief health note advises eating slowly and thoroughly masticating meals to avoid belching. If belching occurs, take one Cham berlain’s Tablet after supper to help reduce symptoms.
The funeral for Don Bartolo Zamora, Mexican vice consul in Laredo, who died after a week long illness from paralysis, was held at his Nuevo Laredo residence. Attendees from Laredo and Saltillo gathered as the service proceeded to the Catholic church and then the cemetery.
The piece urges keeping Camberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home for stomach pain colic and diarrhoea when a physician is unavailable stressing it can save life and reduce suffering in emergencies.
United States Consul Randolph Robertson reports from Monterey that Juan M. Garcia won the Nuevo Leon gubernatorial race by about eighty percent of votes. Other candidates Jose Santos, Marciano Gonzales, Pablo de la Garza, and Alfredo Perez trailed as the state experienced orderly voting with one death and three injuries blamed on military sympathizers. overall calm prevailed.
Readers are told that catarrh can be cured in all stages by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The ad claims internal blood action cures the disease, builds constitution, and offers $100 for any case not cured. Testimonials are promised and the product is sold for 75 cents by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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