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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1919
Page
9
A New York Evening Post account recalls an officer returning from France who questions a Black soldier from the San Juan Hill district. The soldier replies proudly of origin from New York’s San Juan Hill area, described as exceptionally tough and perilous.
In a Youngstown Telegram item a conversation reveals a man claimed the Indy on stage sang high G, while another quips it sounded like H. The exchange touches on a playful mishearing at a local show this afternoon.
Today marks anniversaries for John Dillon born in Ireland 68 years ago. William H. Williams born in Athens Ohio 45 years ago. Le Baron B Colt born in Dedham Massachusetts 73 years ago. Bishop William A Quayle born in Parkville Missouri 59 years ago. Phil Brock born in Russia 56 years ago.
The piece notes 38 percent of candidates rejected by army physicals for underweight as a driver for a national health campaign. Home demonstration agents join teachers, food clubs, and parent teacher associations to organize health clubs, prepare menus, and distribute literature on food exercise and health.
A humorous 19th century style exchange shows a wife lamenting beauty sleep while her husband insists on rising for breakfast. The tale ends with the wife complying and no more late breakfasts, per an old judge’s quip.
A recent Monte Vista Colorado trainload carried 18 cars of fat hogs from the Monte Vista area, six cars from San Luis Central, and 19 cars of potatoes. The hogs were valued at about 3006 dollars per car and the potatoes at 550 dollars per car, totaling 82450 dollars.
An offer advertising daily access to THE TIMES with a rate of 0c per month. The brief promotes continuing readership and signals value in ongoing news access.
On Wednesday evening commencement exercises will be held at the Ursuline Convent. Thursday circles A B and D of the W M A of the Baptist Church meet at 4 o clock. The Groff Mowry wedding occurs at 7 30 P M at the Mowry residence 1508 Warragut Street.
Poem by John P. Stolander reflects independence and temperate farming virtue. Local notices list social events, church circles, visitors, and civic group meetings in Laredo. Community announcements include park plans, baptisms, dances, and summer break for Jewish Ladies Aid Society.
A charming bridge gathering featured Shasta daisies and geraniums in floral decor. High score earned by Mrs. W. T. Hill who received hand made lingerie, second by Mrs. D. M. Turner with iced tea glasses, and low by Miss Josephine Sauvinet who got a handkerchief case. Luncheon followed. Participants included Miss Elizabeth Bunn Lucille Ruth Murphy Josephine Sauvinet and many others.
Samuel Meyer, a well known traveling man from Rochester New York, is among visitors in Laredo and is a guest of the Alexander family.
A survey of global notes cites Africa's linguistic diversity with 43 languages and dialects, Brussels as an aging European metropolis, Verkhoyansk in Siberia as the coldest inhabited area, El Paso’s army role and climate, Buenos Aires’ strikes and estuary setting, and Denmark’s 700th flag anniversary. Weimar is praised as the Athens of Germany with Goethe and Schiller among its famed residents.
Reports from the Pur Hast describe Korea as a smoldering bed of revolution with frequent abortive uprisings against Japanese rule. Koreans express intense hatred toward Japan and feel betrayed by the Powers, saying it is easier to die in protest than submit. Uprisings and conspiracies are said to be common, and even Japan senses the need for a radical change in methods for Korea's future.
In a witty exchange, Charles questions marrying one deemed intellectually inferior. Uncle scorns the idea, calling it foolish and stressing the need for a suitable match. The brisk dialogue captures family views on marriage and intellect.
A roundup of facts shows states with women in power or advancing rights. Kansas has six probate judges, Washington has eighteen women among thirty-nine county school superintendents, and North Dakota enforces an eight hour day for women starting July 1. The Finnish Diet has the highest share of women in a national legislature. New York restricts women under 21 from elevator work. A London Ontario bungalow colony for bachelor girls is planned. Alma Josephson, Oneida County, Idaho, is noted as the sole woman sheriff among recent elected officials. The National American Woman Suffrage Association receives the gold pen used by Speaker Gillett and Vice President Marshall in signing the federal amendment.
The Times receives daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Thursday are partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers possible.
Fort McIntosh observations for the past 24 hours ending 7 a m show no report available. No data on temperature precipitation wind or other conditions was provided in the record.
People are often disappointed to find that their family physician is away when needed. Pain in the stomach and bowels colic and diarrhoea require prompt treatment and can prove fatal before medicine or a physician arrives. Keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand. no physician can prescribe a better medicine.
Classified notice highlights opportunity for individuals seeking quick earnings through advertised money making schemes. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text but indicates multiple listings for work or investment options.
The June strike of 3,700 teamsters porters and chauffeurs tied to produce dealers halts rail and steamship terminals. More than 1500 carloads of fruits and vegetables accumulate with spoilage reported. Winnipeg reports a general sympathetic strike and an agreement to resume work Thursday at 11 am.
Associated Press reports James Gatford his wife and their 16 year old son were arrested at Crowell Texas in connection with the killing of Senator Hell on Saturday.
Today features a slate of gatherings including the National Association of Real Estate Boards annual convention in Atlantic City, a Worcester Polytechnic Institute commencement address by Franklin D. Roosevelt, a Canada Army Navy veterans reunion in Montreal, and a Pan American Society luncheon in New York with Brazil’s Dr Epitacio Pessoa. Also on today’s docket are Ohio Prohibition jubilee in Columbus, Hood’s Texas Brigade reunion at Bryan, Michigan Christian Endeavor State convention in Grand Rapids, a Colorado State University address by Dr Livingston Farrand, Ontario Liberal provisional convention in Toronto, British Labor Party conference at Southport, and Rural Welfare League of Texas discussions on sanitation housing and schools.
A backstage exchange shows tensions as a youth resists a demanded stage role and a manager urges compliance. The dialogue highlights actor anxieties, performance expectations, and the pressures of fitting a role within a theater setting.
United States Marines drive enemy from Belleau Woods while Italian troops capture a host of Austrians south of the Piave. British troopship Orissa sunk by German submarines off the Irish coast with loss of life and vessels.
Germany remains slow to reveal its plans for representation at the formal signing of the treaty while conference circles grow uneasy. Paris hopes the treaty will be signed Friday, depending on German delegates. Italy's new delegation led by Tomasso Littoni is due in Paris Friday to resume Austrian treaty work, with key issues pending. France and allied powers prepare for contingencies if Germany fails to fulfill terms. Supreme Council approves Belgian priority in reparation up to 500 million dollars.
Paris reports an ultimatum will be sent to Weimar within hours demanding the appointment of plenipotentiaries. The Allied powers seek prompt advice on the new German delegates as President Poincare to host an official dinner for the peace plenipotentiaries Thursday night, a date moved from the signing night due to schedule uncertainty.
Paris report states the signing hour is fixed for 2 o'clock with the date undecided. The likely days are Friday or Saturday, but no official word has been given on the German peace delegation’s personnel or arrival date.
Paris June 25. Up to 4 45 this afternoon no official word had been received on Germanys plans for formal signing of the treaty. Peace conference leaders are undisguisedly perplexed over the situation.
Paris report says former King Constantine now in Switzerland faces financial trouble after Geneva Advices notes a subsidy from the former German emperor has been cut. He reportedly seeks reconciliation with the current Greek government.
In Hamburg over two days mobs assaulted food preserving plants claiming dog and cat corpses were found. Managers were dragged into the streets. troops fired when the mob tried to disarm them. Several killed and wounded.
London dispatch says a number of soldiers were arrested in Weimar on charges of planning the arrest and murder of Philip Scheidemann former premier. The plot aimed to be carried out Monday.
In a throne speech King Alfonso states Spain backs the league of nations and the Vatican, expresses joy at peace prospects, recognizes Poland Czech Slovakia and Finland as independent, and notes Spain’s place on the provisional executive committee of the league.
Washington June 25 After two hours debate the senate foreign relations committee adjourned without action on Senator Fall’s resolution to declare a state of peace with Germany. Strong opposition blocked the measure though some opponents of the league favored a later vote.
A Christian Science Monitor report notes that from 277 cities with 25 000 plus population in the United States and Canada 176 now charge higher streetcar fares and many smaller cities face similar financial strain. The nickel fare is no longer common as fleets struggle to cover costs and some cities have doubled prices.
The Oregonian notes rising moving costs deter renting and spur home buying. A businessman cited by the U S Department of Labor says moving expenses can equal or exceed a house payment. Higher prices for furniture and odd jobs, plus moving day costs, threaten relocations and may boost financing for new homes as communities organize affordable building.
Two Irishmen reach a French billet and watch a young girl chatter rapidly. Terry praises the child’s fluent tongue while Pat struggles to follow the foreign language in this light anecdote from Everybody's Magazine.
H F Valdez and Sons Furniture Co announces 100 carpet sweepers on sale at 1.39 each, compared with usual prices from 4.50 to 8.00. Display windows invite customers to see them, sale lasts one week from June 28 to June 28.
A prominent prize fighter sparred with a Black sparring partner. A large crowd watched as the partner’s employer urged closer contact and threatened to push for a stronger exchange. The partner replied that he would move in shortly, saying he was saying his prayers.
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