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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1919
Page
2
Friday's Daily argues that a handful of Republican senators seek to declare the war ended without Germany's signature, challenging national unity, demeaning allied sacrifices, and risking a return to conflict. The piece denounces partisanship, defends the treaty process, and warns against racial and international tensions shaping policy.
Senator McCumber warns that without a league of nations a future great war may pit the white race against a coalition of others. He argues whites have united best, cites failures among Africa, Polynesian, and Malay groups, and references the Sepoy rebellion to illustrate independence.
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M tonight at 3. Work in E B A degree. All visiting brethren invited to attend. J A Burnett W M.
The article cites Tanlac’s claim of the largest sales for a medicine of its kind, notes over twelve million bottles sold in four years, and presents medical authorities endorsing its ingredients. It describes the product as produced in a large modern lab with an ethical formula of ten proven ingredients and asserts broad toning, digestion, and systemic benefits.
With returning firemen from France the Laredo department expands to seventy active and 111 honorary members. Under Robert H. Kirsby regular fire drill nights on Wednesdays sharpen hose laying and running drills. More apparatus will be ordered and Laredo aims to have a premier volunteer force in the state.
Sealed bids will be received and opened by the City Secretary on June 23, 1919 at 10:00 a m for cement sidewalk construction from the Juarez avenue intersection on Farragut street west to the IL and G N tracks. Plans and specifications are in the city office. A certified check of 500 dollars must accompany Bid. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. A V Woodman City Secretary. 6 16 6t ie
Patrons of the Laredo Water Co faced a water outage for cooking and bathing as the Rio Grande's rising tide muddied pipes during cleaning. Manager Mr. Mathes acted quickly, clearing congestion, and restoring service within a short period.
The notice explains constipation results from low moisture in stools and suggests drinking water, eating raw fruits, and outdoor exercise to improve. It endorses mild laxatives, warns against harsh cathartics, and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as easy and pleasant to use.
A deed records Mrs. Nicolasa Benavides de Diaz selling Lot 1, Block 35, W D, at Convent Avenue and Lincoln Street to Jose Ma Ramos, for 20000. Ramos, Botica del Refugio owner, plans a two story business block with drugstore on the first floor and offices above, in the central business district of Laredo.
A EK Hatley of Laredo has been named one of four distinguished sophomores in the current year’s class. The selection comes from the Register's office records showing Hatley as a consistent worker and highly capable student during his time in college.
Laredo enjoys unusually pleasant weather with cool mornings and warm days, few hot spells in June, and a sense that many locals may stay home for vacations. The climate is described as more desirable than several famed seaside and mountain resorts, suggesting a rare local appeal for summer stays.
An old advertisement lists several office items including hiu 4-crade carbon papers priced between 2 and 2.59 per box of 100 sheets. Also offered are typewriter ribbons for all makes of machines at 75 cents. Contact J. W. Falvella by phone 43.
Major Edgar W. Burr United States Army recently appointed assistant military attaché to the American embassy in Mexico and now traveling via Laredo with his wife and George T. Summerlin Jr son of the American chargé d affaires in Mexico.
A wartime style mystery at the Royal Theater last night stars Priscilla Dean as a sleuths sweetheart who helps burgle a German spy to seize incriminating papers. The plot hinges on a phonograph betraying the culprit, with thrills and suspense throughout.
The city of Nuevo Laredo appears undisturbed by rumors of revolutions amid a large scale construction push. Plans include a new post office, amphitheater for bull fights, market extension, municipal building, and clubhouse, plus modern homes and bungalows. sewerage and street paving are also reported.
A substantial cement sidewalk is being laid on the west side of the Hamilton Hotel property by M. Little who plans a six story hotel on the northwest corner of the block north of the hotel. New businesses appear daily in Laredo with advertising urged. Local notes include notary public Nereo Navarro, a variety of goods, and police court updates.
The Times relays the daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Partial cloudy conditions forecast tonight and Saturday. Fort McIntosh observations show no report for the past 24 hours ending 7 am today.
The annual meeting of the stockholders will be at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 25 1919 at 9 00 A M to elect directors and conduct business. The board will meet immediately after stockholders adjournment. L V Boniger.
The Thirty seventh Infantry Band under Lt. Carl Everlof played at Jarvis Plaza last night attracting a large, appreciative audience. The concert began at 7:45 and lasted an hour, crowding the pleasure grounds by the second number. Fort McIntosh will host the next concert tonight at 7:45.
People are often disappointed to find that their family physician is away when they most need services. Pain in the stomach and bowels, colic and diarrhoea require prompt treatment and can prove fatal before medicine or a physician is summoned. Keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand. no physician can prescribe a better medicine for these diseases. Buy it now, it may save life.
A health note recommends applying Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily to relieve a lame back. Massage the back muscles thoroughly at each application, focusing on the seat of pain to ease discomfort.
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