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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1919

Page

3

Prince of Wales to America May See Early Portrait

London reports on the 26th birthday of Prince Edward, heir to the British throne, detailing his birth at White Lodge in 1894, his titles, naval training, school life, sporting prowess, and wartime experiences, including a notable tale of pocket money and autograph letters.

London Prince of Wales America Atlantic White Lodge Richmond Park Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David England Scotland Ireland Wales Cornwall Duke of Royal Prince Edward Osborne Britannia Dartmouth Naval School Oxford King Edward Bath Club Queen Alexandra

Birthdays Today in History Noted Figures

General Sir Douglas Haig born Scotland 58 years ago today. Rt Hon Dr Christopher Addison born in Birmingham 50 years ago. Max Pemberton born Birmingham 56 years ago. Dr Charles W Dabney born Hampden Sidney 64 years ago. Mrs William K Dick born New York City 28 years ago. William A Brady born San Francisco 56 years ago.

Sir Douglas Haig Scotland Christopher Addison Max Pemberton Birmingham England Charles W. Dabney University of Cincinnati Hampden-Sidney William Kk. Dick John Jacob Astor New York City William A. Brady San Francisco

Lame Back Relieved with Liniment Treatment

For a lame back apply Chamber liniment twice daily and massage the back muscles thoroughly at each application to relieve pain and restore comfort.

Chamberlain

Social Calendar Highlights Mrs Zara Mowry Bridal Week

Thursday social calendar notes entertainments for Miss Zara Mowry a bride to be with bridge parties at 9:45 am and 4 pm hosted by Mrs C M Fish Miss Maude Metnight Mrs B J Foster and Mrs Ed Mackin also a splash party at Villegas pool Miss Margaret Copeland and a Blue Birds gathering with Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl at 4 pm Lakes Aid Society of the Presbyterian church meets with Mrs N C Windrow at 4 pm.

C. M. Fish Maude Bridge Zara Mowry The Lakes Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church N. C. Windrow Margaret Copeland Villegas Pool B. J. Foster Ed. Mackin Miss Mowry Blue Birds Alfred Poggenpohl

Day events and local notes in Laredo column

A collection of social items from The Day features family updates from Dr. J. T. Ward and others on motor trips and returns, plus brief notices of army discharges, travels, and visits. Boy Scouts meet with guests including Captain Bobbitt and Mr. Cummings. a bridge party at Mrs. Ira O’Meara honors her sister, with Daisy decor and a prize for high scorer.

Boy Scouts of Laredo R. L. Bobbitt Webb County Cummings Dallas Federal Reserve Bank Bobbitt Craig

Bridge Parties Honor Guests With Luncheons And Prizes

Mrs SV N Young hosted a Wednesday Auction Bridge Club afternoon with Shasta daisies and ferns in decor. The featured prize was three piece Pyrex cooking glass ware won by Mrs Ri i Muller and Mrs Frederick Gilbreath received the guest prize. Attendance included Mesdames Hill Wood, Gilbreath, Morrow, Foster, Chris ten, Moyer, Hellman, and Miss Inez Hill among others, with Mrs George Moyer of San Antonio assisting.

Inez Hill Mesdames Horace Wood Hill Alexander Lafon Merton Fish Morrow Shelby Foster Christen Gilbreath Moyer Hellman Goodmin Arkies Dannelley Maude Mussett SV. N. Young Ri i Muller Amd Prederick Gilbreath Mesdames Frederick Gilbreath FE. J. Dwan Fort Leavensworth Kan T. A. Leyendecker F. W. Maliy G. C. Woodman Ll. V. Boniger Norwood Witting C. C. Burr A. Smith J. A. Wilson Born Corpus Christi Maria Mowry

Oil stock opportunity in Laredo offered by Cal-Park Co

Laredo residents are urged to invest in Cal-Park Oil Co as the firm drills multiple wells in Krkburnett Iowa Park fields with capital at 1500000. The notice notes recent dividend payments from United Oil and stock surges at Royal Duke Oil. Last day to buy at par is Saturday the 21st. contact W. E. Duckett at 1212 Farragut St by appointment.

Laredo United Oil Company Royal Duke Oil Co Texas Cal-Park Oil Co Krkburnett Iowa Park

Willard Saulsbury Seeks U S Ambassador Post to Italy

Willard Saulsbury, former United States senator from Delaware, is named for the post of ambassador to Italy. A member of a historic Delaware family, he has long been active in Democratic politics and national campaigns, though he only entered public office with his 1918 Senate election.

Willard Saulsbury United States Italy Delaware Democratic Party Saulsbury University of Virginia Senate Wilson

German Attitude Shifts on Peace Treaty Says World Reports

From Berlin to London dispatches show shifting German views on the peace treaty. The Weimar cabinet debates the terms while leftists tilt toward acceptance. officials warn of unrest as Britain readies force to intervene if needed. American peace delegates remain cautiously optimistic amid uncertain signals.

Associated Press Count von Brockhorfft-Kantzau Weimar Germain Cabinet National Assembly Germany Ceieauds Berlin America London

War Ends Debate Looms Ahead of Peace Treaty

Washington June 19 The League of Nations debate nears a decision as Teng Wey opponents meet to weigh options. A test vote on the Knox resolution may be tried to deny Senate acceptance of the league covenant, while another proposal urges declaring the war ended.

Associated Press Washington Plinsy League of Nations Teng Wey Knox Senate

Washington Returns Telegraphs to Private Control

After reconsidering extending government fixed telegraph rules for six months the house today passed the amended senate bill returning telegraph properties to private control and repealing the law under which those properties and cable systems were taken by the president.

Washington House Senate

Dr Haiselden Dead At Havana Cuba

Dr Marty Ox Haiselden, famed for refusing surgery to save the Billinger boy, died in Havana Cuba. The Chicago report from June 1 confirms his death and notes his controversial medical stance drew worldwide attention.

Associated Press Chicago Marty Ox Haiselden Havana Cuba

He Was It Story From Bishop Greer

A Christian Register anecdote recounts Bishop Greer’s plain nature. He entered a carriage to confirm a class but waited while the driver, believing him to be the Lord Bishop of New York, paused. The bishop told him to drive on, revealing his identity with a simple, decisive remark.

Bishop Greer New York Christian Register

Festival and university commencements mark today

Observances blend the Festival of Corpus Christi with centennial and semi centennial celebrations. Maine’s separation from Massachusetts is noted as a century ago. The American Physical Education Society meets in Salt Lake City as Dr John Finley speaks at Minnesota. Cornell opens commencement with a university anniversary while Maj Gen Leonard Wood accepts GWU address.

Maine Missichusetts Massachusetts American Physical Education Society Salt Lake City John Finley University of New York State University of Minnesota Cornell University University Leonard Wood U. 5S. A George Washington University

Anxious to Please Comedy Ends with Milk Mischief

A rich mistress trains a new servant Martha to answer her bell with milk on a tray. After a puzzled initial delivery the second time the servant arrives with the milk in a tray and asks if she should bring a spoon or if the mistress will lap it up.

Martha

Private Control Will Be Disaster, Railroads’ Return Predicted

In a Virginia bankers association address, Robert Mo Woolley, an inflander of the Interstate Commerce Commission, warned that returning railroads to private operation after readjustment would require higher freight rates and price increases, possibly to an apex beyond prediction.

Ay Associated Press Point Comfort Noonao Robert Mo Woolley Interstate— Commercie ‘Commission Virginia Bankers’ Association

Odd and Interesting Facts from a Distant Era

A collection of curious statements about animals and customs: ostriches hatch in incubators in South Africa, whales swim at ten to twelve miles per hour, magpies can fly to six thousand feet, Greentoml icefields measure half a mile thick, pigeons coo without moving their bills, pallbearers in England receive gloves, shark oil quality, shark flesh measures ten and a half pints, Paraguayans drink tea by goblet through a long tube, Napoleon wore a large diamond on his wedding sword, and wild horses of Arabia versus South Africa.

South Africa Greentoml England Napoleon Josephine Arabia

Stockholders Meeting Called for Elks Building Association

Annual meeting of the stock holders of the Elks Building Association will be held this evening at 7 o'clock. Important. L. J. Christen, Secy.

the Elks Building Association L. J. Christen Sec’y

To Prevent Belching Habit of Eating Slower

Advice urges slow eating and thorough chewing to curb belching. If trouble persists, take one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper.

Chamberlain

German Attack on Rheims Repulsed in Heavy Losses

Forty thousand German forces attacked Rheims from three sides and were repulsed with heavy losses. The Italians launched a major counter offensive, forcing Austrian retreat across the Piave as the front shifted.

Rheims Piave

Patrol Commander Reports All Quiet on Border Patrol

Military dispatch from Major Jette at Fabens reports quiet in his sector as air patrols along the border in Texas continue. Genza issues proclamation ordering civilians to surrender weapons within 48 hours.

Associated Preas Piou Tex Jette Fabens Jiares Mex Genzamy Dink Mifliiney

Northcliff Is Improved After Operation

Viscount Northcliffe, noted British official, was found improved after a surgical operation yesterday in the United States. Physicians report he is progressing satisfactorily and is under careful observation.

London

Bolsheviks Depend on Coal From Wwolels Region

The Bolsheviks relied on coal from the Wwolels region to advance railway improvements and to operate factories, reflecting the industrial backbone of the regime.

Wwolels

Miners Strike Settled in Paris Reported End of Tie

Paris reports June 19 that the miners strike has been settled satisfactorily to both sides and work will resume tomorrow according to local newspapers.

Paris Ioles Horoow Liny

Pershing’s Bodyguard Arrives for London Brussels Visit

A regiment of Pershing’s bodyguard, Pacla, numbering about 100, arrived today from a forward area to accompany General Pershing on his project at visits to London and Brussels. With French units, they will attend the opening of the Pershing stadium on Sunday.

Pacla Pichel Nen Ihencka Thirg Erchibes London Brussels Arived Frome Oeblens Pick Penine Pershing

Visit to Charleroi by President and King Albert after mine devastation

President Wilson and King Albert arrived in Charleroi after a tour through devastated districts. They viewed the destruction wrought by German forces in the Charleroi mines and surrounding areas.

Brussels Wilson Charleroi Albert Cfjaebral

First Women's Medical College in Hogland and Clubs

The London School of Women in Hogland marks the first women’s medical college in the region. The Des Moines based Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs forms to support women professionals. Women are barred from Maiwatchi on Russia’s border, a men’s town. Democratic and Republican women seek capable speakers for next year’s campaign. Mrs. Robert Lee Morrell of New York City, named vice president of the American Automobile Association, is noted as the first woman to earn a law doctorate from New York University and the first woman trusted as a bankruptcy referee.

Hogland London School of Schme Tielowa Federation of Business Des Moines Maiwatchi Russia

City Seeks Bids for Cement Sidewalks Project

Sealed bids will be received and opened by the City Secretary on June 23 1919 at 10 o clock a m for cement sidewalks from the Juarez Avenue intersection on Farragut Street west to the I and G N tracks. Plans and specifications available at the city office. Certified check for 500 dollars must accompany bid. City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. A V Woodman City Secretary.

Juarez Avenue Farragut Street A. V. Woodman

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