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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1919

Page

20

Nothing but greed fuels cotton export dispute at peace talks

The piece denounces attempts to link cotton production and price to the peace conference as greed driven by those profiting from the commodity. It argues Southern resistance to foreign or domestic interests dominating cotton, critiques government price interventions, and defends leaving cotton issues to the peace conference only if it includes broader product concerns and avoids market manipulation.

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Secrecy at Paris Peace Talks Sparks Correspondent Complaint

Correspondents returning from the Paris peace conference rail against perceived secrecy doubtingWoodrow Wilson's open covenants ideal. They recount claims that home audiences would object. A counterstatement cites French censorship cutting cables leaving readers to question who is truly limiting information.

Paris

Civil War veteran offers tonic to aid friends

Frank Roikwendrick of Nashville Tennessee recommends a bottle of Pardac as a life extender and remedy for rheumatism and fatigue. He claims Tankie improved his health after a short use and helped him gain weight and energy. The tonic is sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co.

Frank Roikwendrick Charingte Avenue Nashville Tenn Tanke Laredo Windrow Drug Co

Morris of Olympia Vied for Tokyo Ambassadorship

Roland So Morris, born in Olympia, Washington, is described as a member of an old Philadelphia family and a Penn graduate who later entered the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He gained influence through August Belmont and McCormick connections and was named as U.S. ambassador to Japan in 1918, succeeding George W. Guthrie. The item mixes political biography with a medical advertisement for Peabody pills and Chamberlain’s tablets.

Roland So Morris United States Japan Myr Moris Olympia Wash Philadelphia University of Pegneylvania TSS Universite Law Sche Setthne Dota Crane Vanen MeCormick Harrisharge Lee Mr. AteCormick Democratic Nation Tampken May Morris George W. Guthrie Tokyo

Our Lady of the Lake College Rated First Class

Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio has been listed by the State Department of Education as a first class senior college. The recognition follows inspections and board approval, marking the city’s first state recognized senior college and signaling strong regional educational progress.

Lady OF the Lake College Our Lady of the Lake College of San Antonio State Department of Education T. C. Harris State Board of Examiners and Visitors of Colleges Our Lady of the Lake Rowbricks Blanton South West Department of Eeducation State Department of Moivcation Department of Education Sisters of Diving Providence State University Catholic University of Washington

Machines Installed in Richter Building Office

An expert erector arrived from the factory to install the fine X Ray machine recently purchased by Dr. O J Cook and now being installed in the Richter building. The Laredo Shoe Repair Shop offers modern electrical machinery and guaranteed service just south of The Times building.

O. J. Cook Associated Charities Laredo Times Jorge Routriguez Jorge Rodriguez

Secretary Baker Welcomed in Paris and Air Raid Record

In March forty one Secretary of War Baker was welcomed in Paris. The First Allied American raid on Germans was made in the Paul sector. Our Uramu machines brought down and fifteen German aviators killed or captured in air raid on aria.

Baker Paris Paul Aria

Musterole Quick Relief Promises No Blister

Musterole is a white mustard oil ointment that relieves soreness without blistering. Simply rub on to ease sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and more cited by doctors and nurses. 30¢ 60¢ jars hospital size $2.50.

Webb County Good Roads Drive Backed by Chamber Meeting

County Judge Page led a joint conference with the Chamber of Commerce to push Webb County road improvements. The board endorsed continued efforts for state and federal aid, with the county surveyor tasked to draft plans and cost estimates for initial review.

Webb County Commissioners’ Court Page Chamber of Commerce Judge Page State Highway Commission Puig Board of Directors Commissioners Court

Interest Grows in Zapata Field as Noleda Well Excites Area

Tiavac county announces Mary Owens Co well near Noleda produced about 100 barrels daily of oil quality. The strong showing prompts investors and operators to plan further development in the Duval and Zapata counties as shallow wells may be drilled deeper.

Noreda South Texas Tiavad Mary Owens Co Noleda Paxas Duval County Owens Hich Zapata-Staw Seelioniis

New Spanish Language Daily Debuts in New Mexico

The first issue of Correy de la Frontera arrives as a Spanish language daily asserting nonpartisanship and independence from outside interests. Printed at Juste Cardenas’s office, it promises success for its venture and welcomes readers with news in their language.

Deb Correy de la Frontera Juste Cardenas

Thedford's Black-Draught Saved a Man From Death

In Rossville Georgia Mrs. Kate Lee Able reports her husband injured by lifting and failing bowels. After doctors and castor oil failed, he took Thedford's Black-Draught which relieved his pain, led to fainting then rapid recovery, and she credits the remedy with saving his life.

Rossville Kate Lee Able Thedford

Watch THE TIMES Everyday for Opportunities

An advertisement invites readers to subscribe to The Times daily for opportunities at a rate of zero cents per month.

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unreadable text fragment mentions Laredo and multiple cities with numbers and dollar references, but lacks a coherent event or context to summarize into a proper news item.

Civil docket actions in county court session

Judge C C Thomas presided in a civil docket with Judge Mullally disqualified. Grand jury activity continued as trials loom, with several cases including assault with intent to murder and liquor-related charges advancing in this district.

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Tra O Meara Files Lease Application on State School Lands

O Meara of This City files lease application for large tracts of state school lands. The record notes rehire of Popus Vastin and mentions duplication concerns and development aims for a promising village site in Zapata. Officials indicate no energy formation to release details currently, but project development is considered probable.

Tra O'Meara Sh Meer Weéhiett Popus Vastin Sevetal Dave Agg Zapata Stary Sn Oy Meare

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