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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1919
Page
14
The piece argues German efficiency is a myth, noting Germany’s military and administrative failures once challenged by prepared foes. It contrasts German optics and dyestuffs with American production, questions governance, and discusses Mexican oil land seizures and foreign ownership debates amid postwar tensions.
The oil issue will be taken up in special legislation by the Mexican congress on May 1. Officials expect Paris Peace Conference results to influence Mexican legislators. After a period of peace with foreign oil operators the decree tax dispute may be enforced, while operators resist payment.
Washington dispatches say Representative John N Garner of Texas the fifteenth district is the proposed Democratic leader for the party steering committee in the House. Democrats aim to form a steering group yet keep Kitchin and Clark from losing rank and speakership, amid dissatisfaction with Clark and Kitchin's opposition to the President. Garner, while favored, expressed no desire to serve as party leader, as adjournment and travel home spurred the plan.
The Daily records Thomas Riley Marshall as Vice President and acting head of the Federal government on March 14 marking his sixty fifth birthday. Born in Indiana to Virginian ancestry, he trained as a lawyer and served as county prosecutor before winning the Indiana governorship and later the vice presidency. He is a Presbyterian, a 33rd degree Mason, and a strict abstainer who was renominated under the preconvention era.
In a Teeland village a grieving mother awaits word about Pat. A priest questions the source of news and the mother reveals a letter claiming Pat is killed. The letter begins Dear Mothers and references the Holy Grand.
American troops conduct first permanent advance in the Luneville sector while German forces occupy Abo on the Finnish coast west of Helsingfors. The Russian Congress of Soviets ratifies a peace treaty with the Central Powers.
Nine failures out of ten are due to personal physical conditions. The cause lies in early brain strain, weakened memory, insomnia, nervous indigestion and increased irritability leading to a breakdown of the nervous system.
Reports circulating here say large land leases have been secured in Jim Hogg Duval Starr and Zapata counties with more sought in abeyance. Leased lands are described as east of Laredo near villages in Duval Starr and Zapata, with development near the Ria at ground level and tracts adjoining Webb County.
J N Worsham postmaster appeals to lock box renters in Laredo to relock mail receptacles after removing items. He notes clerks cannot monitor boxes constantly and urges cooperation to protect mail and improve service.
Telegram from Wagoner John Coleman of the 111th Trench Mortar Battalion announces his arrival at Camp Stuart Virginia after returning from overseas service. The item notes local notices and various business ads and public notices including shoe repair and dry cleaning services.
An old advertisement touts Sensapersa as a nerve system rebuild aid and blood tonic. It claims the tonic will double nerve health in ten days and urges readers to follow warnings and build health, offering two sizes at 60 cents and 100 dollars through a local druggist or City Drug Co.
Fragmentary OCR text references Italy Africa and China events with mentions of monarchy assassination and diplomatic tensions. It references a figure connected to Italy and a sovereign, with scattered terms like Monn tal and Prazemysl. No coherent narrative or dates available.
Brigadier General William Westervelt, formerly of Corpus Christi, marries Dorothy Jocelyn, daughter of Brigadier General Stephen Perry Jocelyn, on December 26, 1918 in France. United States Consul Randolph Robertson reports the nuptials from Nuevo Laredo.
An old medical blurb touts fat as a remedy for digestive disorders and bowel movement relief, claiming it is among the best medicines known. It emphasizes gentle action and benefits of regular use, reflecting period advertising language.
District Judge J Mullally returned to Laredo to resume his seat on the bench here after serving in Cotulla. Judge Thomas leaves for Cotulla tonight to take his place there tomorrow morning. The two judges swapped assignments while several cases in which Mullally was disqualified were heard here.
Ancient patent medicine ad promotes Beckman’s Alterative as a tonic and upbuilder with 20 years of use. Claims $1.50 bottles available from druggists or Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia. Also lists a job notice for Linares Par tner Shop offering manicure services by Mrs Welton Wollaes.
The district court grand jury convened last Monday forenoon and has issued ten indictments so far. Tuesday morning brought five more, followed by three and then two additional bills this morning, with several more anticipated.
A special city election set for March 29 will decide issuing 226000 in forty year bonds to build a modern sewerage system. Only property tax payers with poll receipts can vote. the system will serve city areas bounded by the Rio Grande Arroyo Zacate and the Texas Mexico and 1&G N tracks. Most observers expect the bond plan to win by a large margin with work to start by September.
The Central Labor Union of Laredo announces a Sunday morning 8 o'clock gathering at the Strand Theater to celebrate receiving the charter from the American Federation of Labor. Villar's orchestra will provide music and several union members will give addresses.
Businessmen of the Episcopal Church in the United States organize Church Welcome Committees to greet and reintegrate boys returning from overseas service and camps into their parishes. The effort aims to provide support and community as these youths resume church life.
A string of notices lists new plant installations at 616 and Butler Bros for dry, steam, and wet cleaning with contact numbers. The Times office promotes reporting services and a modern Crescent Garage, plus a shorthand and Spanish teacher. A school announces an all day session for the rest of the term and a military drill suspension. A christening at St Peter's is noted with godparents.
Local station issues alert to citizen about a case of books directed to them lying at the station and leaking badly. The note urges prompt collection to prevent further damage.
The advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and bronchial attacks claiming fast relief by soothing inflamed membranes loosening mucus and bringing rest. It notes prices 60¢ and 1 20 and claims sales since 1869.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills priced at 25 cents. The copy claims the pills relieve constipation indigestion and associated symptoms while promising a cheerful healthy system.
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