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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1919

Page

2

Monarchist questions shadow crown prince flight and republic limits

Friday's Daily surveys a potential monarchist reaction to the former German crown prince's escape from Holland. Peace conference observers doubt a rally of reactionaries but warn the old royalist faction may still mobilize against Versailles terms and the Scapa Flow sinking punishment.

Holland Germany Paris Jacobite Party Hohenzollern Bismarck William I Coblenz Scapa Flow

What Do They Gain From Women Suffrage Debate

A historical editorial argues that opposition to ratifying the federal amendment is futile as equal suffrage is inevitable. It notes women have campaigned for years and will wield future political influence, urging opponents to recognize the emerging electorate and refrain from resisting the vote.

South Congress Enst West Sufmt

Tanlac hailed by Kansas City man as worth a hundred dollars a bottle

J C Nichols of 4711 Summit Street Kansas City Missouri, an Missouri Pacific Railroad employee, says his wife suffered three years with stomach trouble and nervous exhaustion. After taking Tanlac her appetite improved, digestion eased, nerves steadied, and she now sleeps well and has regained strength and energy. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.

Tanlac J.C Nichols Summit Street Kansas City Missouri Pacific Railroad Taniac

Railroad Time Table with Corpus Christi and St Louis trains

Texas-Mexican Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9 00 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m International Great Northern Through fast train for St Louis departs 8 20 a m arrives 2 50 p m Night Train leaves 9 00 p m arrives 8 00 a m

Corpus Christi

Train No 1 and 2 schedules between Laredo Minera and Eagle Pass

Rio Grande and Eagle Pass routes show Train No 1 leaving Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arriving Minera at 10 20 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arriving Laredo at 3 15 p m

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera

Notable anniversary recalls Joseph Smiths 1844 Carthage death

June 27 marks the 75th anniversary of the Carthage jail killing of Joseph Smith Jr and his brother Hyrum after a treason charge. The article outlines Smiths visions and the founding events of the Latter Day Saint movement, Nauvoo leadership, polygamy revelations, conflicts, and the exodus led by Brigham Young to Utah.

Carthage Mormon Church Joseph Smith, Jr Hyrum Joseph Smith New York State Israel Smith Pennsylvania Mormon America Tower of Babel Fayette Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints Ohio Indiana New York Iinois Kirtland Illinois Nauvoo England Iyrum Joseph Salt Lake City Brigham Young

Today’s Birthdays June 27 Highlights Of Notables

Miss Helen A Keller born in Tuscumbia Alabama 39 years ago today Heber D Curtis astronomer at Lick Observatory born Muskegon Michigan 47 years ago today Sir Herbert Ames Canadian National War Savings Committee chairman born Montreal 66 years ago today Viscount Inajiro Tajiri Yale graduate mayor of Tokyo born Kyoto Japan 69 years ago today May Irwin longtime American stage comedienne born Whitby Ontario 57 years ago today

Helen A. Keller Tuscumbia Ala Heber D. Curtis Lick Observatory Muskegon Mich Herbert Ames Canadian National War Savings Committee Montreal Viscount Inajiro Tajiri Yale Tokyo Kyoto Japan May Irwin Whitby Ont

Carranza Captain Killed at Nuevo Laredo Station

Captain Manuel Alanis Jr of the Carranza army was stabbed six times at the Nuevo Laredo railroad station by brothers Juan and Lorenzo Diaz from Monterey. He drew his pistol but died at the scene. The Diaz brothers were jailed as motives rooted in Monterey gubernatorial election hostilities are cited.

Manuel Alanis, Jr Carranza Army Manuel Alanis Laredo Nuevo Laredo Juan Lorenzo Diaz Monterey Alanis Diaz Brothers Marciano Gonzales Diaz

Cotton growers award gin contract to R M Johnson

A Webb County meeting of 1100 acres under irrigation backed by a $3 per bale bonus awarded a contract for a Laredo cotton gin to R M Johnson. Delegates reported deposits totaling about $1330 and urged rapid construction, with Johnson in San Antonio to push delivery.

Webb County Chamber of Commerce Laredo Sam Mackin Prof Mally Laredo National Bank Sam Brown H. L. Guinn R. M. Johnson

Webb County oil and gas leases recorded in county

The Webb county clerk records show J. M. Garcia leasing 13 120 acres to Henry James for 3280 dollars. C S Fowler of Austin filed twenty nine prospective oil and gas leases in Webb county. J H Maxwell of Austin filed one prospective lease and J G Street to S E Austin with 640 acres in Webb county for 320 dollars.

Webb County J. M. Garcia Henry James C. S. Fowler Austin J. H. Maxwell J. G. Street S. E. Austin

Fifth Croix de Guerre Awarded to Laredo Youth

Private Francisco Garcia of the 141st Infantry, 86th Division, is the fifth Laredo boy honored with the Croix de Guerre by France after falling in action in France. He shares the distinction with sergeants George Bigden and Miles Little and others who sacrificed for liberty.

Laredo Bailefields France Francisco Garcia 141St Infantry 86Th Division Inza Garcia Santa Maria Avenue War Department Washington Garcia George Bigden Charles Woodul Jack Correll Milmo Rifles Miles Little Luke W. Loftus Percy Winch Jacok Correu

The Blinding Trail Stars Monroe Salisbury at Royal Theatre

In the northwest drama The Blinding Trail Monroe Salisbury stars as a blind man who overcomes hardship, marries a beautiful woman, then faces betrayal as his wife deserts him for another. After trials and a climactic struggle with danger, the blind man regains sight and finds true companionship with the homely, noble wife.

Far Northwest Monroe Salisbury the Royal Northwest

Heavy rains continue to fall in Laredo section

The Laredo area and nearby country were hit by extended heavy rain yesterday afternoon into last night, spreading from Aguilares east to the Texas coast near Corpus Christi and from Alice to the coast. Rainfall measured about 0.78 inches at a Gilmore residence, a slow soak benefiting the late stage cotton crop while storms, thunder, and lightning marked an unusually wet June for the region.

Laredo Times Aguilares Alice Corpus Chasti Gilmore

Massachusetts Women to Receive 40 Cent Wage

Scrub workers employed by the state in Massachusetts will receive a wage of 40 cents under terms recently passed. The policy applies to female state employees and sets new minimum pay standards reflecting the reform.

Massachusetts British Columbia

Local Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk

The county clerk issued licenses for Norman Pyle Groff and Zara Emma Mowry Clarence Jennings O’Banton and Aillie Collins Wilburn Spencer Varrick and Lena Franklin. Also notices for Prest-O-Lite battery service, second hand furniture for sale, court adjournment, notary public Nereo G Navarro, Globe Tires, properties conveyed to the Methodist Church, a roof man ad, imports from Mexico at Laredo port, plumbers available, buying and selling range, and local business notices.

Norman Pyle Groff Zara Emma Mowry Clarence Jennings O’banton Aillie Collins Wilburn Spencer Varrick Lena Franklin Thomas & Howe Farragut St Hidalgo St

Proctors of Laredo Adopt New Medical Fee Schedule

A new schedule of medical fees by the Proctors of Laredo takes effect July 1 1919. Day visits run 3.00, night visits 7.50, office consultations 2.00, death certificates 3.00, disability certificates 1.00, confinement cases 40.00, out of town visits 2.00 per mile, general consultations 15.00, anesthesia 10.00.

Proctors Laredo

Lone Star Motor Truck Agency Plan In San Antonio

W. H. Davis of the San Antonio Lone Star Sales Co arrives in the city to establish an agency and issue stock for the Lone Star Motor Truck and Tractor Association. He stays at the Hamilton Hotel from June 27, 1931.

W. H. Davis San Antonio Lone Star Sales Co Lone Star Motor Truck and Tractor Association Hamilton Hotel

Discontinue Passports Rumor In Border Office

Immigrant officials in Laredo receive ambiguous guidance about passports. Instructions imply local passport staff may be halted at end of June, possibly halting issuance locally and forcing passports to be obtained from Washington, with a chance that border crossing rules could be rescinded.

United States Immigration Department Laredo Passport Department Mexico Washington

To Prevent Belching From Poor Habits

Advice on reducing belching by eating slowly and chewing thoroughly. If symptoms persist, take one Cham berlain's Tablet after supper as directed. The note emphasizes regular mindful eating to prevent gastric discomfort and offers a simple corrective remedy.

Chamberlain

Excursion Rates To Corpus Christi For Fourth

The Texas- Mexican railroad offers a $6.40 round trip excursion to Corpus Christi for July 3 to 5 departures, returnable by July 13 to 15 trains. The trip spans ten days, aimed at seaside revelry during the Fourth of July celebration.

Times Texas- Mexican Railroad Corpus Christi Laredo

Government Sale of Seized Goods in Laredo Texas

Public auction set for 10:00 A M July 3 1919 at the Customs Rooms Laredo Texas of confiscated items including ammunition drugs merchandise and medical supplies valued at various sums. The sale is conducted by U S Marshal J A Herring and deputy Allen Walker with lots listed and proceeds to cash payment.

Customs Rooms Laredo Texas J. A. Herring U.S Allen Walker

Liniments for Lame Back Relief Instructions

Apply Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily to the back. Massage the muscles around the seat of pain thoroughly with each application to relieve discomfort and loosen tension.

Chamberlain

Your Troubles as Warning of a Nervous Breakdown

A health note cites that nine of ten nervous troubles stem from personal physical conditions. Early signs include brain strain, weakened memory, insomnia, nervous indigestion and irritability, with nerves gradually unstringing until a full nervous breakdown occurs.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Railroad Man Carranza Nuevo Laredo Station Nereo G. Navarro Webb County Lumber Co R. R. Wilkes John Adriance & Sons Thomas Goggan & Bro Galveston Board of Missions of The Methodist Episcopal Church W. D al J. Nolen P. O Ixile Juarez J. L. Fierros Farragut Street Bellmont Main Ave Bond W. Gregg Times Office J. W. Faiveila Money Makers Immigration Department Corpus Seaside City City Drug Co
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