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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1919

Page

5

Good Intentions and Travel News in City Letters

A column notes literary lines by Lowell and then lists local social happenings. Miss ER V Lee of Victoria visits, guests include Mrs F M Ramsay and Mr J A Burnett hosts. Several residents announce returns from trips to San Antonio Houston Galveston and Virginia with relatives. A missionary society meeting and a bishop's reception at Christ Church are mentioned alongside a Woman's Club dance.

ER. V. Lee Victoria City F. M. Ramsay

Laredo Concert and Social Events Highlight Evening

Prof. Chapek and wife entertained with violin and piano solos, delighting the audience. Mrs Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald sang a soprano solo to enthusiastic applause. Social hostesses were Mesdames Burr and Floyd. Also, Mrs Hal Brennan hosted a sixth birthday party for Dorothy Clare Brennan with games, a piñata, and a cake. A K of C Hall dance featuring a middy dance was announced for tomorrow night. The B R D A Club met at Miss Amalia Garcia’s home, with Ferns daisies decorations, games, recitations, piano selections, and guest attendees.

Hal Brennan Dorothy Clare Brennan Edna Tarver Doris Brennan Charles Albert Brennan Mike Brennan Katherine Lewis Sue Brennan C. Brennan Amalia Garcia E. F. Pefa Maria Garza Zenaida Salinas

Generals Visit Laredo District Commanders with Buck

General Reynaldo Garza commander of the Nuevo Laredo garrison and aides visited Colonel Beaumont B Buck commander of the Laredo district this morning joined by Major R Garza and General Gregorio Ozuna to pay respects to Buck.

Buck Reynaldo Garza Nuevo Laredo R. Garza Gregorio Ozuna Beaumont B. Buck Laredo

Today’s anniversaries June 17 list notable births

Maj. Gen. Omar Bundy born in Newcastle Indiana 58 years ago. Mrs. William Jennings Bryan born Perry Illinois 58 years ago. Adolphus Frederick former Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz born 36 years ago. Dr. Thomas W Nadal president of Drury College born Milroy Indiana 44 years ago. Edward J Berwind noted New York capitalist and railroad magnate born Philadelphia 71 years ago.

Omar Bundy Newcastle Ind William Jennings Bryan Perry Ill Adolphus Frederick Grand Duke Mecklenburg-Strelitz Thomas W. Nadal Drury College Milroy Edward J.berwind New York Philadelphia

Personal notes from Laredo visitors and travel

K B Echols returned from San Antonio and plans to depart for Wichita Falls tonight. D D Davis of Dolores is in town for a few days to sit in on the county board of equalization session. C Lyon sales manager for Hastings Seed Co of Atlanta Ga is among today’s business visitors in Laredo.

K. B. Echols San Antonio Wichita Falls D. D. Davis Dolores County Board of Equalization Co. C. Lyon H. G. Hastings Seed Co Atlanta Laredo

Bottle feeding guidance from Public Health Service

The United States Public Health Service issues a guide to bottle feeding to reduce infant deaths. It urges certified or pasteurized milk, proper sterilization, clean preparation, and regular medical advice, noting risks of raw or contaminated milk and outlining safe preparation, storage, and feeding temperatures.

United States Public Health Service

Mexican Ambassador Arrives in Laredo for Overnight Stay

Mexican Ambassador to the United States Ing Ignacio Bonillas traveled with Senor Silvestre Aguilar and Cayetano Serrano private secretary, arriving in Laredo yesterday afternoon. They spent the night at the Bender Hotel and left for Mexico City this morning aboard the private car Coahuila.

Ing. Ignacio Bonillas United States Seior Silvestre Aguilar Cayetano Serrano Laredo Bender Hotel Mexico City Coahuila

The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed

Advertisement urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home for stomach pains colic and diarrhoea. Claims prompt treatment prevents fatal outcomes when physicians are unavailable and touts the medicine as best.

Chamberlain

Lame Back Relieved With Liniment Advice

For a lame back apply Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily and massage the back muscles thoroughly at each application. This home remedy guidance emphasizes relief through repeated topical treatment and muscle massage.

Chamberlain

Governor Calles Proclaims Wet State Enforced by Execution

In Agua Prieta Sonora on June 17 the acting governor Gen P Milas Calles signed an official proclamation posted publicly. It states that until Sonora is legally declared wet next September any person caught making or selling alcohol will be executed without trial before civil or military authorities.

Associated Press Agua Prieta Mex P. Milas Calles Sonora

Mexican Government Silent on Juarez Troop Crossing

Mexico City on June 17 reports the government remains silent about American troops crossing into Juarez. It is intimated that Washington’s claim the attack on Villa forces was a protective measure is accepted.

Mexico City Juarez

Five Million Loss At Liverpool Dock Fire

A fire at the Alexander Docks Liverpool destroyed a timber cotton oil and inflammables warehouse. It damaged the American steamship Norlinda and forced crew to abandon ship. Officials estimate damage around a million pounds.

Liverpool Dock Associated Press London Alexander Docks Liverpool Norlinda

Class Day at Harvard Celebrates Time-Honored Traditions

Harvard Cambridge marked class day with familiar customs despite wartime changes. Seniors, dainty gowns, and guests filled the yard for prayer, oration, poem, and ode. They attended spreads and luncheons then staged stunts in the Stadium before ivy ovation.

Cambridge Mass Harvard United States Appleton Chapel Sanders Theater Frederick Marcus Warburges

Auction notice of seized woolen goods and silver bullion

Deputy Collector A R Kahn announces public auction at the Customhouse Port of Laredo on June 27, 1919 at ten o'clock for cash. Items include one piece woolen goods one piece drawn work and three pieces silver bullion seized for violation of Section 3082 Revised Statutes.

Port of Laredo Texas A. R. Kahn

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities

A brief advertisement promoting daily access to The Times, offered at 60 cents per month.

the Times

German peace terms to be presented by 6:49 p.m. Monday

news report on the Allied peace terms for Germany, extended decision window from the five day period, with Court von Brockdorff Rantzau traveling from Versailles to Weimar to consult the cabinet. Wilson plans a Washington trip if terms are signed, and Turkish and Austrian treaty discussions are noted as ongoing.

Associated Press Paris Court von Brockdorff Rantzau Versaillles Weimar Germain National Assembly

American Soldier Killed as Knights Hut Collapses in France

In Brest on June 17 a boxing exhibition at Pontenezen hall ended tragically when a Knights of Columbus hut collapsed injuring about a hundred people. One American soldier died while two others were dying from the disaster.

Brest Knights of Columbus Pontenezen

Committee Refuse Motion to Repeal War Time Prohibition

Washington June 17 by vote of 10 to 3 the house judiciary committee refused to adopt the motion of Representative Igoe to recommend repeal of war time prohibition as applied to light wines and beer.

Associated Press Washington House Judiciary Committee Igoe Missouri

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau printed in Times

The Times carries today’s forecast from the United States weather bureau at New Orleans. Tonight is partly cloudy and warmer followed by Wednesday with continued partly cloudy skies.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

Weather observations at Fort McIntosh report no data

The 24 hour period ending at 7 a m today shows no reportable observations for Fort McIntosh. No measurements or values are provided in the available text.

Fort McIntosh

Bulgarian cabinet resigns amid political shakeup

The Bulgarian cabinet has resigned as political realignment unfolds. An American casualty figure reaches 8173 to date, underscoring the continuing toll. German efforts to build a footbridge over the Marne failed, highlighting setbacks in the campaign.

Marne

Western Coast Strike Ties Up Major Cities

AP reports widespread California telephone and electrical workers strike beginning at eight this morning. Union officials say most principal cities are affected though some remain unaffected. Issues cited include housing conditions wage increases and end to alleged wage discrimination. A telegram from the American Federation of Labor notes the telegraphic situation may influence President Wilson.

Associated Press San Brancisco Calif California Unilon

Canada Officers Deport Leaders in Winnipeg and Calgary

Ten strike leaders were arrested in Winnipeg and transported to an unknown destination, with other arrests reported in Calgary and Western centers. North-West police raided the labor temple, seizing literature described as Bolsheviki in nature.

Iy Associated Press Winnipeg Labor Temple

Anniversary roundup spans battles, births and commencements

The item lists events: 144th anniversary of Bunker Hill, 200th death of Joseph Addison, 25th anniversary of Rt Rev Paul J Rhode ordination, Harvard Class Day, Ohio State commencement with Bishop McDowell address, Mane Gall-Curel divorce trial in New York, federal appeal on 2½ percent beer production, and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics convention in Milwaukee.

Bunker Hill Joseph Addison Paul J. Rhode Crean Bay Wis Mane. Gall-Curel Chicago Opera Company New York Order of

Scouts Meet at Wiceman's Hall June 18 to Hear Fed Reserve Message

Troop No. 2 Boy Scouts of America call a special meeting at Wiceman's Hall on Wednesday evening June 18 at eight o'clock to hear Mr. Cummings from the Federal Reserve Bank deliver an interesting message. Scouts from Troop No. 1 and visiting Scouts plus parents are invited. June 17 1921 Leonard Craig

Boy Scouts Troop No Boy Scouts of America Wiceman’s Hall Cummings Federal Reserve Bank

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