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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1919
Page
8
The author argues that German duress claims are weak given their defeat and predicts the peace terms are lenient, requiring Germany to restore and rebuild, with strength redirected from war to peace. Laredo communities pledge full civic welcome and ongoing support for returning soldiers, stressing collective action and heartfelt recognition of their service.
From San Antonio comes word that the welcome for the 141st Infantry will be a dinner rather than a parade. Local residents commend this sensible approach, noting many returning soldiers seek quiet welcome from family rather than public celebrations.
C M Smith of Monolee Cream Co Knoxville Tenn says Tanlac ended his acute indigestion after a severe attack. He details swelling gas and faint pulses before improvement began within a week and continued after several bottles. He reports ten improvements and widespread local use. Tanlac sold by leading druggists.
Cok Merch 8B Stewart A S born in Virginia 44 years ago today. Brooks Adams born Quincy Massachusetts 71 years ago today. De Lancey Nicoll Bayside LI born 65 years ago today. Oswald Veblen Princeton professor born Decorah Iowa 39 years ago today. George von L Meyer former Navy secretary born Boston 61 years ago today. Harry W Watson congressman born Bucks County Pennsylvania 63 years ago today.
A promotional piece extols Prince Albert tobacco as a perfect smoke, claiming unmatched flavor and satisfaction. It describes red bags and tins, a neat humidor with moistener, and asserts the product delivers ideal tobacco condition and appeal from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce responds to June 17 questions on State Board of Health quarantine rules at the port. It defends night non inspection, explains baggage fumigation costs and timing, clarifies bridge procedures, and notes transfer rules while urging continued open status amid border epidemics.
The city awarded L W Jambers the bid of 5534 for widening Farragut street from Juarez Avenue to the I G N tracks. Work to start immediately includes setting back fences, building cement sidewalks, and adjusting driveways. Residents agreed to concessions to place the streetcar line near the center of the widened road for better pedestrian passage.
Classified item notes mention money making opportunities with bold cash symbols. Readers are drawn to ads promising profit, but details are unreadable in the fragment.
Residents of Laredo, already accustomed to dates, peaches, and citrus, are urged to expand grape cultivation. The Chamber of Commerce displays a Sweetwater grape bunch weighing about 3.5 pounds at the Hamilton Hotel. County agent Professor F W Mally notes Rose of Peru and Sweetwater thrive here and should be planted extensively.
A notice announces a carload of new Bed Rooms and Dining sets in latest designs arriving at Valdez and Sons Furniture Co. Prices are advertised as cost, aiming to undercut all others in the United States. Visitors are invited to inspect displays and buy while opportunity lasts. Dated June 24, 1921.
Webb County farmers urge formation of a local branch of the Federal Farm Loan Bank with Chamber of Commerce aid. A sixteen-name borrower list will be sent to Houston for engineer appraiser valuation, aiming to keep costs under seventy five dollars. Loans cover land liens, equipment, fertilizer, livestock, improvements, or debt repayment. Signatures requested at the Chamber or authorize the agent to sign.
Storm damage has disabled telephone line 145 for Consumers Ice & Fuel Co. Until repairs, callers should dial 97 and a messenger will be sent with the order.
A vivid nocturnal thunderclap from Nuevo Laredo startled residents of Laredo at about 1:15 AM. A brief rain shower cooled the dust as lightning lit the sky and a long thunder roll faded, leaving no wind. Local weather peculiarities prompt speculation whether World War I conditions or regional shifts are at play.
H F Valdez and Sons Furniture Co offers 100 carpet sweepers at 1.39 each, far below typical prices of 4.50 to 8.00. Limited one week from June 23 to June 28 with window display and bulk availability for customers.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Gallahan learn that Private John Gallahan of Battery E 343d Field Artillery has arrived in New York and expects soon to travel home. He was treated in Trier Germany after a fall from a horse and a kick at Bern castle and is convalescing now.
In earlier years through 1917 the Fourth of July excursion by Laredo’s Conductors and Engineers Divisions offered a pleasure trip to Corpus Christi. Now no special trains run and the groups seem uninterested. The Fourth falls on Friday, Texas Mexican road offers cheap rates on Saturdays, inviting locals to visit the sea and enjoy a seaside holiday and pastime.
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