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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1919

Page

6

Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company Notice

Subscription details for The Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company list daily and weekly editions, pricing for United States Mexico and Canada, payment terms in advance, and mailing options for home delivery and mail postpaid services. It notes various durations and rates, including annual and three month periods, with emphasis on prepaid subscriptions.

United States Mexico Canada Laredo

Address communications to PENN PUBLISHING CO.

The notice directs correspondence to PENN PUBLISHING CO. in Laredo Texas with a listed telephone contact, 43, and incomplete address details.

Penn Publishing CO Telephone Laredo Texas

Associated Press Dispatches Featured In This Paper

The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use and republication of all AP dispatches credited or not in this newspaper along with local news content published herein.

Associated Press

A Firm Attitude Toward Mexico Marked by Washington

A Monday Daily piece notes a clear shift in U S policy toward Mexico. Washington plans punitive action across the Rio Grande if Villa retaliates for Juarez fighting or other contingencies arise. The article contrasts past expeditions, Huerta's salute failures, and Carranza's border raids with renewed resolve to curb bandit activity on American soil.

Mexico Washington War Department Rio Grand Villa Juarez Huerta Tampico United States Carranza Republic Por Carranza Oos

Unruly Mexican borders prompt renewed U S caution

A historical government portrait contrasts a past strong central rule with present Mexican insecurity. It laments lack of life and property protection, debt security, and credit, warning banditry and cross border raids threaten the United States and urging restraint from Mexico.

Mexico

Sinking at Scapa Flow as German Treachery

An editorial denounces the sinking of the surrendered fleet at Scapa Flow as a heedless act of treachery by Germany. It accuses German leaders and people of false claims of friendship while defying armistice terms and warns that future enforcement may require allied occupation and remobilization.

Scapa Flow Orkneys Wereer Germany

Aims and Fate of German Naval Officers in Treacherous Sinking

A historic wartime analysis argues the sinking of German ships may remove a political problem while condemning German treachery. It contends German officers violate oaths and that their loyalty is questioned by Allies and French, with harsh judgments if they return home.

Germany

One Year Ago Today in War Report June 23

Secretary Daniels announced the U S Navy strength rose to 460000 men. Italians continued to drive Austrians across the Piave inflicting losses estimated at 200000.

Daniels United States Navy Piave

Laredo Battered by Severe Thunderstorm Sunday

Laredo endured a heavy thunderstorm Sunday afternoon from about 6:30 to 6 o clock. The storm brought fierce thunder and lightning and a downpour that flooded streets and transformed them into lakes within an hour. Rain totaled .83 of an inch in Laredo, with the heaviest rainfall centered there while areas twelve miles east and along railway lines saw lesser totals. Jitneys helped stranded residents as barefoot youngsters splashed in the mud. The storm moved east and northeast, lacking the usual strong winds.

Laredo Minera

Laredo Delegation Inspects Zapata Field Prospects

A party of Laredo gentlemen led by Ira O Meara Macias de Llano Antonio Valls Armengol James H Winch and others with Rio Grande Petroleum Co representatives visited Zapata county oil fields to inspect producing wells and assess prospects for a thriving Zapata oil field. Three Ford cars broke down during the return trip but the group reached Laredo at five this morning amid a note of optimism about paying quantities of oil.

Rio Grande Peticeum Co Laredo Ira O'Meara Macias de Llano Antonio Valls Armengol James H Winch Eduardo Cruz Hirsch Zapata County Zapata

Notable 18th 19th Century Births and Wars Timeline

A compact timeline lists events from 1783 to 1917, including Theodosia Burr’s birth, the Duke of Kent’s death, Arthur Mellette’s birth and death, Rutherford B. Hayes nomination, a major Welsh mining disaster, Togo’s naval actions, Lloyd George’s war bill, Verdun vicinity actions, and U S House actions on the Food Administration bill. It highlights key figures Aaron Burr, Queen Victoria, and President Wilson among others.

Theodosia Burr Aaron Burr Albany N. Y Duke of Kent Queeen Victoria Arthur ©. Mellette South Dakota Henry County Ind Pittsburg Kas Ohio Rutherford B. Hayes Gover Cardiff Wales Togo Port Arthur Lloyd-George Thiaumont Fort Fleury Verdun U. S. House of Representatives Wilson

Local News Snippets From Laredo Area Notices

Various small notices appear from Laredo and nearby areas. An infant born to Mr and Mrs Ignacio Benavides is reported. several business ads promote Prest-O-Lite battery service, second hand items, and real estate. Dr J C Keeley opens an Alexander Building office. Nereo Navarro joins Webb County Lumber Co as Notary Public. Globe Tires advertised. rain reports update from San Ignacio and Zapata. a roof man offers painting and leaks stopping. births and legal notices noted. local court term to adjourn for summer. auto services and electrical comfort ads. various imports from Mexico passed through Laredo port.

Ignacio Benavides Thomas & Howe Farragut St Hidalgo St J. C. Keeley Tulane University New Orleans Alexander Building Woolworth’s Nereo G. Navarro Webb County Lumber Co

Proposed international bridge promises future link at Laredo

The article notes negotiations between Mexican and American sides for a reinforced concrete bridge with steel upper structure across the Rio Grande from Flores Avenue in Laredo. Promoters include a bi national group. construction cost is estimated near 400 thousand dollars, but no firm start date exists yet.

Laredos Flores Avenue

Watch THE TIMES everyday for Opportunities

An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to The Times, promising daily access to opportunities. The offer states a price of 60 cents per month, highlighting steady readership and ongoing content.

the Times

Eleventh Commandment at Royal isloose love and crime play

The Royal Theater staged The Eleventh Commandment with Lucille Lee Stewart as the lead. A woman marries for money, is betrayed by a rich lover who steals funds and vanishes, she serves a prison term, and the defaulting suitor is pursued by law, ending in his death.

Royal Theater Lucille Lee Stewart

Zemo antiseptic for eczema and skin troubles

Stop itch and burn with Zemo, a penetrating antiseptic liquid sold by druggists. Extra large bottle priced at 1.00. claims quick relief and removal of eczema tetter pimples rash and similar skin diseases. not greasy nor staining. advertised by The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Opportunity for Young Men to Join Signal Corps at Fort Sam Houston

The Signal Corps invites 18 to 25 year olds with seventh grade education to enlist as wireless and Morse telegraph operators at Fort Sam Houston Texas. The three year enlistment pays $30 or more monthly, with clothing quarters subsistence and medical care provided. Qualified applicants may be stationed at Alaska Hawaii the Philippines or Panama Canal and promotions to corporal sergeant and master signal electrician are possible.

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

Chronic Constipation Advice and Laxative Tip

A health note suggests constipation stems from low moisture in residual food. It advises drinking plenty of water, eating raw fruits, and outdoor exercise to improve. In the meantime use mild laxatives like Chamberlain's Tablets as a gentle aid and to avoid harsh cathartics that dehydrate.

Chamberlain’s

Ursuline Academy Holds Fiftieth Anniversary Commencement

Ursuline Academy invites guests to 8 pm Wednesday commencement in Convent Chapel to honor the Faculty and Senior Class for their Fiftieth Anniversary on June 25 1919. Class motto Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you. Colors white and gold. Flowers Shasta Daisy. Students Elizabeth Mary Barnett Emily Margaret Koenig Mary Catherine Devine Hortense Pefia Margaret Elizabeth Lutz. Music Elizabeth Mary Barnett.

Ursuline Academy Ursuline Sisters Mary Edward Elizabeth Mary Barnett Emily Margaret Koenig Mary Catherine Devine Hortense Pefia Margaret Elizabeth Lutz

Trade ads for carbon papers and ribbons

A classified line lists high grade carbon papers at 2 to 2.50 per box of 100 sheets and typewriter ribbons for all makes. Contact J. W. Falvetta by phone 43.

J. W. Falvetta

Government sale of seized goods in Laredo Texas

At 10:00 A M on July 8 1919 a public auction will occur at the Customs Rooms in Laredo Texas to sell seized items for cash. Items include long range 22 caliber firearms cartridges silk ribbon drugs merchandise medical supplies and a 44 caliber revolver plus various medical chemicals and other goods. Official notices list J A Herring A S Marshal Allen Walker deputy and the case file reference 616-14.

Customs Rooms Laredo Texas J. A. Herring A. S. Marshal D. T Allen Walker

Back Pain Relief Guidance From Lamine’s Lini ment Note

Apply Chamber lain's Liniment twice daily to the back seat of pain and massage thoroughly. Use firm pressure to loosen tense muscles and improve comfort with each application throughout the day.

Chamberlain

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company Publishers and Proprietors Enli Bens Ne Erica Wrigleys Goody-Land Zapata Field Tobay Chichester Prucelat OHI Myatt PILLA Uest Tocal News Globe R. R. Wilkes San Ignacio al J. Nolen P. O. Box Pedro Reyna Harry J. L. Fierros Farragut Street Fidela Gonzales Benavides Bellmont Main Ave District Court Fide Cantu J. M. McGaughey Will W Gregg Times Office Bond Ursuline Convent Buen Lumber Co Mturbide St Miss Sallee’s Lincoln ST ROY Campbell Company T. M. Reid Teneriffe Canary Islands Roty National of Mexico Railways Express Grant St Onnelly
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