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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1919
Page
14
Friday’s Daily laments a band of Republican senators pushing a resolution to end the war without Germany’s signature. It warns such action would erode Allied gains, betray our soldiers, and sap U S credibility. The piece condemns partisan obstruction and stresses unity behind a formal peace.
Senator McCumber argues that without a league of nations a future great war will sweep the world against the white race. He claims whites alone have shown lasting unity and warns that other races have failed to form enduring alliances. He contrasts African, Polynesian, and Mongolian groups, noting past unions have dissolved and fears for global conflict.
Francis E Warren senator from Wyoming born Hinsdale Massachusetts 75 years ago today. Mrs Finley J Shepard born New York City 51 years ago today. Sir Adam Beck chairman Ontario Hydro Electric Commission born Baden Ontario 62 years ago today. Prince Juan third son of Spanish king and queen born Madrid 6 years ago today. Rt Rev Nathaniel Thomas Episcopal bishop of Wyoming born Faribault Minnesota 52 years ago today.
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M tonight at . Work in BE A degree. All visiting brethren invited to attend.
The article cites Tanlac as the largest selling medicine of its kind with over twelve million bottles sold in four years. It attributes this to a large modern laboratory, a ten-ingredient ethical formula, and endorsements from Britannica and Potter's Therapeutics. It notes the drug’s broad tonic and digestive benefits and that millions endorse its results.
Membership climbs to seventy active and eleven honorary as fire drills begin weekly under Robert H. Kilsby. Returning firemen from France boost morale while the department plans more apparatus, striving to make Laredo’s volunteer force among the best in Texas.
Sealed bids will be received and opened by the City Secretary on June 23 1919 at 10 oclock am for cement sidewalks from the Juarez avenue intersection on Farragut street west to the TL G N tracks. Plans and specifications are available at the city office. A certified check of 600 dollars must accompany the bid. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. A V Woodman City Secretary 6 16 61.
Laredo Water Co customers faced no culinary or bathing water last evening as the Rio Grande tide rose during routine cleaning, causing shutoffs and muddy pipes. Senior manager Mr Mathes said crews worked quickly and restored service after the congestion cleared.
The article notes constipation results from drying of residual food matter and suggests drinking plenty of water eating raw fruits and outdoor exercise. It recommends mild laxatives like Chamberlain's Tablets as a pleasant easy option while advising against harsh cathartics that dehydrate the body.
A deed records Mrs. Nicolasa Benavides de Diaz selling lot No 1 in block 35 WL to Jose Ma Raimnos for 20000 dollars. The buyer, Botica de Refugio proprietor, plans a two story business block with drugstore on the first floor and offices above in a central Areedo business district corner.
Laredo enjoys unusually pleasant weather this year with cool mornings and mild days. Despite occasional closeness at night, expectations point to a comfortable, swelter-free June, making Laredo an appealing summer destination compared to famous resorts.
A local advertisement offers box 100 sheets typewriter ribbons suitable for all machines, priced at 2 dollars to 2 dollars and 50 cents, with a 75 cent version from J. W. Falvella who can be reached by phone at 43.
Major Edgar W Burr U S A recently appointed assistant military attaché to the American embassy in Mexico passed through Laredo yesterday en route to Mexico City. He is accompanied by his wife and George T Summerlin Jr son of the American charge d Affaires in Mexico. Burr is the first officer to hold the post signaling an expanded embassy staff.
Pre war drama at the Royal featured Priscilla Dean as the heroine pursuing incriminating documents to expose a German spy. Secret service hindered by superiors, burglaries and phonograph records build suspense as the girl secures the papers and the crook is reformed. The play yielded thrills and strong suspense throughout.
Nuevo Laredo shows a bustling development surge with a post office building amphitheater for bull fights a market building a municipal building clubhouse and numerous bungalows under construction. Reports also note planned sewerage and street paving investments totaling several hundred thousand dollars.
A. M. Hatley of 1819 Victoria Street Laredo has been named as one of four distinguished sophomores in the year just closing. The selection comes from the college records of class work in the Register's office showing Hatley as a consistent worker with exceptional ability throughout his time in school.
Plans emerge for a six story hotel on the northwest corner beside the Hamilton Hotel with M Little starting a west side sidewalk installation. Nearby notes report Sunday services, local business openings, and frequent classified items including ads for furniture and tires.
The forecast from the United States Weather Bureau New Orleans is carried by The Times via the Telephone Co. Tonight and Saturday are partly cloudy to cloudy. Observations at Fort McIntosh for the last 24 hours ending 7 am show no report.
The Thirty seventh Infantry Band under Lieutenant Carl Everlof performed last night on Jarvis Plaza, drawing a large appreciative audience. The concert started at 7:45 pm and lasted about an hour. A fort MelIntosh venue is scheduled for this evening at 7:45 pm.
People are often disappointed to find their family physician away when they need help. Stomach and bowel pains colic and diarrhoea need prompt treatment and can prove fatal before a doctor arrives. Keep Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home. no physician can prescribe better. Buy it now, it may save life.
Fragment lists several historical notes: Salvator Rosa born near Naples and died in Rome on March 16, 1673. John Robinson and John Richard Wellesley linked to Virginia and Wellington. a 1910 Topeka meeting urging Kansas legislature to seek federal negro suffrage. von Ketteler killed in Peking. the Arizona and New Mexico Statehand bill signed. Galician Company headquarters in die. a conference on wartime economic measures. President Wilson calling for 74,980 volunteers for the war army.
The Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the office of the Company in Laredo Texas on June 25 1919 at 9 00 A M for the purpose of electing Directors and other business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment. L V Boniger Secretary.
Public auction to sell seized property for cash at the Cr atams Rooms Laredo Texas at 2 pm on July 3 1919. Items include 1000 long range 22 cal cartridges silk ribbons drugs assorted drug lots rubber tubes a revolver carbine cartridges quinine sulfate potassium iodide saccharine Merck and assorted merchandise. Officers J A Herring U S Marshal and D T R Allen Walker deputy identify the sale.
An advertisement urges relief for a lame back with Chamberlain's Liniment applied twice daily. It recommends massaging the back muscles thoroughly at each application to ease the seat of pain.
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