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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1919

Page

18

Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company and Subscriptions

The Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company describes its publishing program and delivery options. Daily edition available evenings except Sunday with mail delivery to the U S Mexico or Canada and local carrier service in Laredo. Subscriptions due in advance with annual, monthly, and weekly rates for daily and Sunday editions.

THE Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company Publishers and Proprietors United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo

Associated Press republication note appears in paper

The text states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to the use of all AP news dispatches and locally published news in the paper, indicating copyright control and republication guarantees.

Associated Press

A Firm Attitude Toward Mexico Emerges in Washington

The Washington dispatch signals a punitive expedition option across the Rio Grande if Villa reprisals occur and outlines a firmer U S stance. Carranza forces and bandits have raided the border, killing Americans, with Guadalajara era doubts over Huerta’s salute fading as the United States vows to protect citizens from further abuses.

Mexico Washington War Department Plas Rio Grande Villa Juarez Huerta Tampico United States Carranza Republic Heneforth Exican

Decline of Mexican Security Sparks Border Tensions

The article recalls a past era of strong Mexican rule that kept order and protected life and property. It laments current insecurity, debt default, and rising banditry, noting foreign disdain for Mexico and border raids. It warns that Mexicans may disturb their own country but must respect U.S. towns along the border.

Mexico

Sinking of the surrendered fleet at Scapa Flow sparks outrage

The piece condemns the German act at Scapa Flow as the blackest treachery, asserting Germans broke armistice terms and pledged word while courting peaceful terms. It argues for possible allied occupation and remobilization to enforce obligations, warning of further treachery and the futility of such acts.

Scapa Flow Orkneys Germany

Germans and Allies React to Naval Treachery Sinking Vessels Explained

The passage argues the sinking of German ships may ease postwar issues while condemning German treachery. It asserts Germans ignore oath, celebrate betrayers, and shows allied distrust of Germany, noting officers would be shot were the roles reversed. It laments missing virtue and divine humanity.

Germany

Laredo Endures Severe Thunderstorm and Flooding

A Sunday storm battered Laredo with thunder and fierce lightning, dropping nearly an inch of rain in minutes. Streets flooded into lakes as sewers overflowed, hindering travel and soaking pedestrians in white shoes and children wading in mud. The rainfall extended eastward about twelve miles and along the railroad line to Minera.

Laredo Minera

Laredo Officers Inspect Zapata Oil Field Visitors See Early Production

A party of Laredo business leaders accompanied by Rio Grande Petroleum Co representatives toured Zapata county oil wells. They viewed a well pumping twelve barrels per day and heard assurances that oil in paying quantities is likely at Zapata. Three Ford cars broke down on return, but all reached Laredo by dawn.

Rio Grande Petroleum Co Laredo Messistra O'Meara Matias de Ilano Antonio Valls Armengol James H Winch Eduardo Cruz Lite Hirsch Enly Zapata County Zapata

Local notices and ads from Laredo era echo daily life

Fragmented clippings report a baby born to Mr and Mrs Ignacio Bertsvides and a range of local ads. Items include Prest-O-Lite battery promotions, a new medical office opening by J C Keeley, notary Nereo G Navarro, Globe Tires, a furniture dealer, and a rain report from San Te nacio to Laredo. Also noted are a roof man, a birth to Pedro Reyna, plumbing ad, a man buying and selling goods, an examining hearing for Fidela Gonzales, and shipments from Mexico through Laredo with baskets tequila and dried blood.

Ignacio Bertsvides Thomas & Howe Farragut St Second Pond Hidalgo St al J. Nolen P. O. Box Laredo Texas Pedro Reyna Juarez J. L. Fierros Farragut Street Fidela Gonzales

One Year Ago Today In The War Secretary Daniels Navy Size

Secretary Daniels announced the U S Navy strength had grown to 450000 men. Italians continued to push Russians across the Piave, with losses estimated at 200000 in ongoing operations one year ago today.

Daniels United States Navy Piave

Fragmentary 18th century to 20th century notices fragment

Fragmented OCR text mentions several historic figures and events including Aaron Burr's daughter King Burr born Albany, Duke of Kent and Queen Victoria, Mellette first South Dakota governor, a 1813 ship loss, 1918 miners disaster, Cardiff fire, Port Arthur naval action, and U.S. House powers to Wilson.

King Burr Dauetter Aaron Burr Albany, Nye de Ol the Duke of Kent Qaeeen Victoria

Proposed International Foot Bridge Between Laredos

Reported progress on a reinforced concrete foot bridge linking the two Laredos from Flores Avenue in Laredo Texas. Promoters, an American Mexican joint venture, have Mexican concessions and plan a $400,000 project with steel upper structure and concrete foundations. Construction start date remains uncertain.

Laredos Flores Avenue

Eleventh Commandment at Royal Theatre in Love and Loss

Lucille Lee Stewart stars in The Eleventh Commandment at the Royal Theater. A warn­ing on marrying for money over love, the plot follows a girl who marries a rich but criminal lover, who borrows funds and gambles away her fortune, leading to prison, extortion, and a fatal confrontation with a law officer.

Royal Theater Lucille Lee Stewart

Stop Itching Eczema With Zemo Across the Nation

Stop itching eczema quickly by applying Zemo from any druggist for 35c. Extra large bottle 1.00. Healing begins the moment Zemo is applied and soon clear skin is achieved. Not greasy and does not stain. A dependable treatment for skin troubles by E. W. Rose Co., Cleveland, Ohio.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland, O

Opportunity for young men to join Signal Corps at Fort Sam Houston

The Signal Corps at Fort Sam Houston Texas invites 18 to 25 year old men with seventh grade education to enlist as wireless and Morse telegraph operators. Training will start after enough applicants, with duties at various stations including Alaska Hawaii the Philippines and Panama Canal. Pay starts 60 to 81 dollars monthly plus clothing quarters subsistence and medical care with three year enlistment and potential promotions to corporal sergeant and master signal electrician.

Signal Corps Fort Sam Houston Texas Department Signal Officer Alaska Hawaii Philippine Islands Panama Canal Department

Chronic Constipation Advice and Gentle Laxatives

The article notes constipation results from low moisture in digestive remnants and suggests drinking ample water, eating raw fruits, and outdoor exercise. It recommends mild laxatives, warns against harsh cathartics, and endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as easy to take and effective.

Chamberlain

Ursuline Academy marks fiftieth commencement anniversary

Ursuline Sisters invite guests to the Fiftieth Anniversary Commencement Exercises at Convent Chapel on Wednesday evening at eight. The event honors the Faculty and Senior Class, including Elizabeth Mary Barnett, Emily Margaret Koenig, Mary Catherine Devine, Hortense Peja, Margaret Elizabeth Lutz, with motto Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you, colors white and gold, flower Shasta Daisy.

Ursuline Academy Ursuline Sisters Mary Edward Fight O’clock Convent Chapel Elizabeth Mary Barnett Emily Margaret Koenig Mary Catherine Devine Hortense’ Peja Margaret Elizabeth Lutz

Public Auction of Seized Goods at Laredo Customs Rooms

At 10:00 A M July 3 1919 at the Customs Rooms Laredo Texas I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following confiscated property First 1000 Long Range 22 Cal Cartridges value 4 00 10 Pieces Silk Ribbon value 22 50 1 Lot of Drugs value 18 35 1 Lot of Drugs value 30 95 1 Lot of Merchandise value 20 90 24 Twelve Gauge Cartridges value 1 00 1 Lot of Drugs value 20 00 6 Det Rubber Tubes value 9 1 44 Cal Revolver value 3 00 1 Pistol and 15 Cartridges value 3 76 Second 6 Cans of Quinine Sulphate 15 Boxes Potassium Iodide Merck 7 Cans Saccharine Refined Merck The above property will be sold in lots as listed above J A HERRING U S Marshal 8 D T By ALLEN WALKER Deputy 6-16-141

Customs Rooms Laredo Texas

Back Pain Relief with Liniment Application

A reader advises using Chamberlain's Liniment on a lame back twice daily. Massage the back muscles thoroughly at each application, focusing on the seat of pain to relieve discomfort and improve mobility.

Chamberlain

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