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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1919
Page
4
The piece denounces Governor Calles of Sonora for threatening summary executions for liquor violations until September 1, arguing his military rule mirrors a despotic regime. It contrasts his autocratic governance with calls for reform, cites garbanzo pricing schemes, and critiques anarchist and socialist responses to terrorism and prosecutions, tying global unrest to U.S. labor and political reactions.
A critical piece denounces The Nation for praising Bolshevik triumphs and claims allied support for Kolchak would aid Soviet aims. It rebukes the anarchist paper for publishing falsehoods and links its Russia stance to broader concerns about domestic security and Palmer’s opposition to repressive laws.
Today marks birthdays for William C. Redfield born Albany New York 61 years ago William Henry Seward born Auburn New York 80 years ago Cyrus Is born Portland Maine 69 years ago Blindie Sweet born Chicago 23 years ago Rear Admiral Joseph N Hemphill born Ripley Ohio 72 years ago These brief notices note prominent figures and their birthplaces and ages.
Property owners with foresight can invest by building four and five room cottages on vacant lots they own. Demand for rent houses in Laredo is at a peak as newcomers arrive seeking homes. Rentals are high. even at current rates, four and five room cottages will attract tenants at $20 to $25 per month.
Ithaca June 18 Cornell University marks a half century of activity with four days of celebration drawing about six thousand visitors including many notable alumni and leaders from education and government. Governor Smith and ex Governor Hughes attend as Ezra Cornell statue to be unveiled Sunday.
The State of Texas Webb County assignee notification to creditors of Economy Grocery Store owner Valentin Hernandez. On May 19 1919 he executed a deed of assignment for creditors to receive proportional shares and discharge him. The undersigned accepted the trust and qualified by law. Creditors consenting must file claims within four months after publication and six months from this notice with the assignee in Laredo Texas. Witness dated May 28 1919.
A brief notice explains applying Chamber Lain's Liniment twice daily to the back at the seat of pain with thorough muscle massage at each use. The guidance emphasizes relief through repeated applications.
Laredo residents head to summer retreats by train or car. Some travel far to resorts in distant states while others choose Corpus Christi for sea breezes. Families seek mountain getaways or ranches, lured by varied climates despite Laredo’s dry hot summers.
Leonard Craig announces a special meeting of Troop No 2 Boy Scouts at Fireman’s Hall on Wednesday June 18 at eight o clock. Mr Cummings of the Federal Reserve Bank will deliver an interesting message to all Scouts. Troop No 1 and visiting Scouts and parents invited.
The notice urges employers to grant a day off on Juneteenth to employees of color with the same courtesy as for a white worker on Independence Day. It warns that denying leisure requests would be wrong and notes that discretion may apply to loans or attire as needed.
The article explains constipation stems from low moisture in food residues and recommends drinking plenty of water, eating raw fruits, and outdoor exercise. It advises mild laxatives over harsh cathartics and endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as easy and pleasant to take.
The Thirty-seventh Infantry Band under Lt. Carl Everiof performs Thursday night at Jarvis Plaza starting at 7:45. Program includes Sousa Washington Post March, Rio Grande Overture, Besos y Peos Waltz, Fantasia Dixie, Bellstedt The Red Mill, and more.
The Thirty-seventh Infantry Band will perform Friday night at Fort McIntosh starting 7 45 p m The program includes Transatlantic March St Clair Overture Raymond Dreams of Childhood Waldteufel lullaby The Sleeping Beauty Caballeria Rusticana Grand Fantasia and Tell That to the Mar
Last evening the city council met with full attendance. Officials discussed San Dario Avenue graveling from Scott to Benavides and referred it to the street committee. Antonio Garga & Co. received permission to place an underground gasoline storage tank at 713 Pidalgo street. A petition to open Washington street between Santa Isabel and KFugle Pass Avenues was drafted. the railroad obstruction will be addressed with a crossing request. City Treasurer J. A. Ortiz reported and the report was approved for publication.
Prof I W Mally county agent and Chamber of Commerce secretary reports a modern three to four stand gin will be installed in Laredo to handle a 3000 acre cotton crop. Expected yield at least 1500 bales with planting underway on irrigable and non irrigable land. Pests few, crop promising, picking begins in July. Zapata county also to yield a large crop within three weeks.
Oil development across North Texas and Houston continues as Zapata county draws eager attention. Rio Grande Petroleum Co. and Empire Oil Co. gear up to drill sixty miles southeast of Laredo, with Rio Grande moving rigs and Empire reaching promising depths. Texas Gulf Refining & Pipe Line Co. prepares a refinery in Laredo after breaking ground, leveraging eighteen shallow wells already producing in the field.
Among the deeds filed since the last report are transfers in Webb County. George W Sprague to Ignacio Benavides conveys lots 3 4 5 and 6 in block 628 BE D for 1600 dollars. Anita S de Nieto and husband to Tomas Nieto transfer lot 2 in block 248 WD for 1000 dollars.
Regularly eat slowly and thoroughly chew food to reduce belching. If trouble recurs, take one of Cham berlain's Tablets immediately after supper.
The page surveys brisk realty deals in Laredo with buyers purchasing vacant lots for building rather than speculation. It also lists second hand furniture ads, tire and auto parts dealers, used car bargains, notary services, and notices of a burglary examination trial for Aurelio Medina tied to Dodier Brothers. Local weather mentions light rain from San Antonio southward, and upcoming Fourth of July fire department barbecue plans.
The Texas-Mexican Railway Company calls its annual meeting at the company 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 stockholder adjournment. L V Boniger secretary May 24 1930.
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