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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1919
Page
8
Reports from Berlin state Germany will not sign unless there is radical modification of the peace terms. The terms are presented as just and necessary to prevent future aggression, with Germany to be disarmed, pay a large indemnity, and be tried for war crimes. The Allies insist on acceptance to avert renewed threat to world stability.
The Juarez incident leaves El Paso residents uncertain as to why American troops crossed into Mexico. Juarez commander denies seeking aid from US authorities while Baker states a prior understanding governed moves and has no military significance. Carranza has made no comment yet, and experts fear renewed bandit raids along the border where Villa supporters are active.
The piece argues there is no real danger from hornets yet warns against provoking them as Villa rebels press for rights by harassing Carranza troops. It questions U S cross border action, notes refugees, and decries the raid as possibly unauthorized by law, stressing neutrality and limited justification for intervention.
A dated birthday and event list notes June 17 anniversaries and historical milestones from 1775 to 1917. It mentions Battle of Bunker Hill, Gen Strong Vincent, the Griffith steamer disaster, British lash limits, miners strikes, Wesley’s birth bicentenary, and wartime maneuvers in Europe.
Rt Rev Paul P Rhode celebrates the silver jubilee of his priestly ordination. Born in 1871 in Prussian Poland, he came to the U S as a child, grew up in Chicago, and was ordained in 1894. He served as Chicago pastor for fifteen years, became auxiliary bishop in 1908, vicar-general in 1909, and head of the Green Bay diocese in 1915.
A brief health note advises eating slowly and thoroughly masticating meals to prevent belching. If belching persists, take one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper for relief.
A new Tanlac laboratory in Dayton Ohio with six stories and 60 000 square feet has been completed to meet rising demand. Daily capacity reaches 36 000 bottles and production is highly automated with strict sanitary controls. A second laboratory at Windsor Canada mirrors the expansion as Tanlac sales continue to grow in the United States Canada and overseas.
Public auction at 10 00 A M July 3 1919 in the Customs Rooms Laredo Texas for cash items seized including long range 22 Cal cartridges silk ribbon drugs merchandise twelve gauge cartridges pistols and ammunition plus canisters of quinine sulfate potassium iodide saccharine refined. Sold in two lots as listed under U S Marshal J A Herring and deputy Allen Waldrop with date stamp 6-16-141.
Deputy Sheriff Fred I Ligarde received advices from the sheriff of Goliad county that two Mexicans, wanted for the burglary of the Rh M Johnson store at Islitas about a month ago, had been arrested in Goliad and were held for delivery to a Webb county officer. Deputy Phillips leaves tonight for Goliad to bring the two men back. One of the three men charged was arrested in Laredo and is held in the county jail, to soon pass for crime with the others.
A Dallas firm reports closing five acres in northwest Burkburnett near the Texas Chief, formerly the Golden Gusher Oil Company. DAL PARK OIL CO promises stock appreciation and urges stock applicants by June 21 as receipts from stock sales fund a $39,000 venture.
Valentin Hernandez owner of Economy Grocery in Webb County Texas deeded his property May 19 1919 for the benefit of creditors. The assignee has qualified and creditors must file claims within four months of notice publication and six months from the date hereof at the assignee's address in Laredo Texas. Witness dated May 28 1919. 530-181.
Mrs G H Schill of Texas City reports three years of awful head pain and nervous distress ended after taking Cardui. She says she took three bottles, regained energy, slept normally, and has not suffered headaches since. Cardui marketed as a remedy for female troubles notes long usage and medical books backing.
A concise notice advertising a daily watch for opportunities in THE TIMES with a subscription rate of 60 cents per month.
The city has voted bonds for a modern sewerage system to be sold after approval by the attorney general and registration in Austin. Bids and contract for the sewer project will follow sale, with work starting in September. Citizens will vote next year on street paving, widening Farragut Street, and eliminating narrow old streets to handle future traffic as Laredo becomes more metropolitan.
The piece explains constipation stems from low moisture in waste. It urges drinking water, eating raw fruits, and outdoor exercise to overcome it. In the meantime mild laxatives are recommended, avoiding harsh cathartics that dehydrate. Chamberlain's Tablets are praised as easy and pleasant to take.
The Thirty-seventh Infantry baseball team handed the Pearsall All-Stars two shutouts at Caliche Park on Sunday and Monday. Sam Wilson’s strong pitching held Pearsall to one hit in a 4-0 victory, then Simpson blanked them again in a 2-0 win. The Pearsall squad showed improvement but remains below the 37th Infantry level.
The article urges full national effort to win the war, warning that fatigue, memory lapses, insomnia, poor digestion, and irritability signal a breaking nervous system. It advises taking steps to restore nerve energy and maintain high pace without burnout.
The Laredo port handled imports from Mexico including four carloads of ixile one carload of bas kets one carload of mineral and one carload of mercury. The item list appears alongside local business notices and short society notes on regional activity and residents.
The Buick Six owned by Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Fish was stolen during a gathering at their Farragut street home. The car was found abandoned against a Derby farm fence with extensive damage. Police alerted authorities from Laredo to San Antonio. theft of a car in Texas carries penitentiary punishment.
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