Terms of peace fade the German threat in postwar view
The piece argues that Germany faced real duress only from exhausted position after defeat and that the Allies offered lenient terms compared with a possible 1871 style victory. It notes Kaiser abdication, Kiel mutiny, and German willingness to settle, while urging Laredo to honor returning soldiers with a communal welcome and a dedicated place for veterans to rebuild and feel valued.
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Germany
Kiel
Welcome Home Dinner Replaces Parade For 141st Infantry
San Antonio announces a farewell or welcome home event for the 141st Infantry will be a dinner rather than a parade. Local sentiment favors a low key reception as soldiers return from France, avoiding publicity and extensive public displays.
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San Antonio
141St Infantry
France
Laredo
Indigestion Relief Claims From Tanlac User
A Knoxville Tennessee worker from Mono Ice Cream Co reports Tanlac cured his severe indigestion after a week, claiming his swelling gas subsided, his pulse improved, and he can now eat anything. He says neighbors are praising Tanlac and that it is sold by leading druggists everywhere.
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M. Smith
The
Mono Ice Cream Co
Knoxville, Tenn
Tanlac
Vanlac
Today’s Birthdays June 24 eight notable figures celebrate
June 24 marks birthdays for Col Merch Stewart U S A who led forces south of Archangel last winter, Brooks Adams author and publicist born Quincy Mass 71 years ago, De Lancey Nicoll famed New York criminal lawyer Bayside L I 65 years ago, Oswald Veblen Princeton mathematician Decorah Iowa 29 years ago, George von L Meyer former Navy secretary Boston 61 years ago, Harry W Watson U S House representative Bucks County Va 68 years ago.
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Merch
Stewart
U. 8
S. A
Archangel
Virginia
Brooks Adams
Quincy
Mass
de Lancey Nicoll
New York
Bayside
Oswald Veblen
Princeton University
Decorah
Iowa
George von L. Meyer
Navy
United States
Boston
Harry W. Watson
Congress
Pennsylvania
Bucks County
Prince Albert tobacco appeal in timeless promo line
An advertisement extols Prince Albert tobacco as the ideal blend for every smoker, praising its quality flavor and satisfaction. It highlights packaging options including red bags red tins and a stylish pound humidor with a moistener, from R. J. Reynolds in Winston-Salem North Carolina.
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Prince Albert
P. A
Public Health Letter From Laredo Chamber of Commerce
The Public Health reply from June 19 1919 reiterates quarantine rules for Laredo port. It defends sunset inspections, discusses bridge access, fumigation charges, and baggage handling. It argues open Laredo port while other borders close amid epidemics and invites further discussion to resolve health regulation interpretations.
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Laredo
Department of Justice
Reeds
Mexico
Texas
Radhime
Jast Soo
Paubbe
Jambers Gets Contract To Widen Farragut Street
Farragut street widening from Juarez Avenue to tracks awarded to Le V Jambers for 3454 dollars. Work to start immediately includes setting back fences, building cement sidewalks, and adjusting fences to place streetcar line near center with driveways and central sidewalks for safe pedestrian passage.
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Farragut Street
Juarez Avenue
Tt. & Gin
le V. Jambers
Regenta
Burragut Street
Money Makers in Times Want Ads
Local classified section highlights opportunities offering cash earnings. Ads urge readers to evaluate listed opportunities, noting possible compensation and requirements. Readers advised to contact advertisers directly for full terms and conditions.
Grape Culture in Laredo urged for expansion
In Laredo residents are urged to plant more grapes and other fruits suited to tropical climates. The Chamber of Commerce displays a white Sweetwater grape bunch at Hawilton Hotel, weighing about three and a half pounds, while County Agent F W Mally notes the Rose of Peru and Sweetwater varieties are well adapted and should be grown extensively.
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Laredo
Milmo Rifles
National Army
National Guard
Webb County
Soldiers Club
Woman's Club
Jewish Welfare Hall
Dong
Chamber of Commerce
Hawilton Hotel
F. W. Mally
Peru
NICG FURNITURE ARRIVES AT VALDEZ AND SONS STORE
A carload of Bed Room and Dining furniture has arrived at Hi F Valdez and Sons Furniture Co. The firm proclaims affordable prices, selling at cost to attract customers. Windows display the designs and invites shoppers to visit and buy while opportunity lasts.
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Ous
United States
Hi. F. Valdez and Sons Furniture CO
Local farmers seek irrigation district loan via Federal Land Bank
Webb County farmers and landowners in Laredo Texas urge immediate action to form a local branch of the Federal Land Bank. Emergency Farm Demonstration Agent Fred W Matty promotes petition signing to obtain loan financing for land purchase equipment fertilizer livestock improvements and to settle existing debts. A signed form would trigger Houston appraisal and potential district inspection with cost savings if handled locally.
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Laredo
Texas
Webb County
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Land Bank
Land Bank
Stateau
Houston
Fred. W. Matty
Param
Livedo
Federal Marm Loan Bank
Notice to Ice Users During Service Outage
Storm damage to telephone service disables phone 145. Until repaired, please call 47 and a messenger will deliver your order. Consumers Ich & Fuel Co.
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Pleave
Consumers Ich & Fuel CO
Thunderclap Strikes Laredo Amid Sudden Rain Shower
A loud thunder burst hit Laredo last night around 11 16 PM with a long rolling echo and a brief rain shower. The event, likened to a repeat of the Argonne, originated from Nuevo Laredo and faded without wind, amid unusual June weather and speculation about global tensions affecting climate.
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Geo
Laredo
the Argonne
Jupiter
Nuevo Laredo
Carpet Sweepers On Sale At Cost For Window Display
Valdez and Sons offer 100 carpet sweepers at cost during a sale from June 23 to June 28. Items priced at 1.39 dollars each, a steep reduction from usual 4.50 to 8.00. See them in our windows while stock lasts.
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Valdez and Sons
Private John Gallahan Returns From Overseas Duty
Private John Gallahan of Laredo has arrived in New York from overseas duty with the 848th Field Artillery and is expected to travel home soon. He was injured in Germany after a fall from a horse at Bern Castle and received hospital care in Trier. His parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Gallahan of this city express great relief at his homeward progress.
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John Gallahan
Laredo
New York
Aml
Joseph Gallahan
Iteryhi
Tinllthan
Trier
Germany
Berncastle
Boon
Lieve
MISS ANNUAL EXCURSIONS TO CORPUS CHRISTI
In earlier years Laredo scheduled annual Fourth of July trips for Conductors and Engineers, but now excursions run on special trains and local interest has waned. The Fourth falls Friday this year, Texas Mexican road offers cheap rates on Saturdays, inviting many residents to take a seaside two day trip and ponder the surf and mermaids.
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Mexico
Sueyo
Alexica
Custom House
Cistom House
Charees
Iier
Chect Witl
Laredo
Corps Christi
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Jambers
City of Laredo
Fred, W. Matty
Ranger and Burkburnett
Fc.hale
HOTEL
Hamilton
Wder
Corpus Christi
J. W. Falvetta
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