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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1919
Page
23
The reader notes Mickie claims the boss is too old for crafting but other men say he works just the same. He mentions free advertising for the Red Cross Liberty Loan War Savings Stamps Belgian relief Hoover and other campaigns.
Joe M. Vinson of Love Mississippi says Tanlac revived his health after three years of stomach trouble and nausea. He reports weight gain of fifteen pounds, better sleep, and the ability to work hard. Tanlac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co.
Rodolfo Lopez was found unconscious in an arroyo near Arroya Chacon gar dening and is now home under medical care. He suffers severe bruises, cuts to the face, hands and body, a chest wound affecting the breastbone and lungs, and a knee gash exposing bone. He recalls his car overturning and tumbling into the arroyo while backing to let a burro cart pass.
Judge M D Slater of Liano visits the city. William Sharkey, long in San Angelo as a telegraph censor, returns home as censorship ends. Hon D McNei Turner of Corpus Christi and Mrs Turner arrive to reside in Laredo where Turner will practice law.
A fragment from a Baltimore American piece reflects on a joke about being away from home and how Jonah avoided inquiry. It contrasts a wife’s question with a man’s evasive answer about time swallowed.
The Lone Star Chapter of the Blue Birds meets Mrs A Poggenpohl Friday at 4 PM. Boy Scouts Troop 1 gather at the Methodist Church League Room at the usual evening hour. Troop 2 holds its regular weekly meeting at headquarters at 7 PM.
A reflective verse on how harsh words hurt loved ones and linger, followed by brief social notes. Mrs. Fannie Valentine leaves for Houston, J B Morton on business in San Antonio, and several city visits and gatherings including church and club events. Local notices mention a program at the Y M C A Hall, the Girls Honor Guard meeting, and Aid Society activities with luncheon and Cross garden work.
Afternoon games awarded girls prize to Rebecca Biggio and boys prize to William Biggio after a series of contests. Ice cream was served. Attendees included Rebecca and Roberta Biggio, Kathrine Aldridge, Iona and Anita Parker, Clare Derby, Elizabeth Nye, Thekla Deutz, Nellie Ward, Reba Mims, Francis Guernsey, Rosalie Biggio, Billie Rodriguez, Edward Biggio, Jack Aldridge, Miles Nye, Joe Fasnacht, and guests William Halsell Mims among others.
A survey of firms employing women chemists finds them more painstaking in analytical work than men. Highlights include Miss Jeanette Leiser of Pueblo Colorado becoming a railway mail clerk candidate, and New Jersey’s first woman marine Private Anna May English. The piece also notes women’s expanding roles from Harlem YWCA facilities to university intern openings and wage gains for women in Pennsylvania.
For centuries the Chinese guarded silk manufacture but the knowledge spread first to Korea and Japan where the industry existed by the third century. The art then moved to India and eventually reached Europe.
Dr. Edwards promotes Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute with a soothing vegetable laxative. They require no griping and help bowels and liver function normally. taken at bedtime, one or two tablets provide quick, pleasant relief. Available in 10c and 25c boxes from all druggists.
The Laredo Independent School District proclaims an election on April 5 1919 to elect four trustees. Polling places are Central Grammar School for Precincts 1 and 2 with officers Hirsch Mendoga Zagarnaga and Urbahn School for Precincts 3 and 4 with Leyendecker Agan Martinez. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm under state law.
Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9:00 AM while Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives at 3:36 PM via International and Great Northern. Through fast train to St Louis leaves 10:46 AM and arrives 4 PM. Night Train departs 9:00 PM and arrives 4:00 AM.
Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday departing 8 30 am and arriving 10 20 am. Train No 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11 00 am and arrives at Laredo at 8 16 pm.
Tonight cloudy with Saturday fair and cloudy periods. Fort McIntosh observes a maximum of 82 and a minimum of 52 degrees with light south winds and overall clear skies.
Notice to contractors bids will be received in Laredo Webb County Texas up to 12 o clock noon March 18 1919 for repair and reconstruction of about two and one half miles of Aguilares road plans and conditions available at Webb County Clerk office bids opened March 18 1919 at 6 p m the County Commissioners Court may reject any or all bids per order dated March 7 1919 by J A Rodriguez ex officio clerk Webb County Texas
Auto Owners read. The Tire Shop at S11 Juarez avenue offers expert examination of tire troubles. If they repair a tube blowout or retread a tire, the work is guaranteed against defective material workmanship or mechanical defects. Phone 1414.
In Cleveland crowds cheered socialist leader Eugene Debs facing ten years in prison for espionage law violations. John Reed spoke at a theater urging support, with many in attendance raising their hands and vowing that Debs would be freed or prisoners would protest.
Washington date marks one hundred twenty five years since FE Whitney of Connecticut received a patent for the cotton gin. The device transformed U S cotton production but Whitney faced theft of his invention before securing patent rights and pursued other work after his struggle for recognition.
Frank J. Cheney sworn claim as senior partner of Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case. Statement sworn December 6, 1886 before Notary A W Gleason. Medicine taken internally and said to act through the blood on mucous surfaces.
American marines forced into the Japanese consulate in Tientsin after rough handling of U S soldiers in the Japanese quarter. Japanese troops bayoneted and wounded two Americans, with a parade and further attacks against Japanese thereafter. Consular officials discuss restoring normal conditions.
Archangel dispatches report that allied food commission and arrivals from the interior say Americans must endure bread scarcity until the Russian question is settled and the nation returns to a sound agricultural footing.
Archangel reports allied casualties along the Vara river since February 28 are light compared with Bolshevik losses. Estimated Soviet dead exceed 500. American losses in North Russia include 75 killed in action, 19 died of wounds, 36 missing, 69 died of disease, and 262 wounded.
Paris March 14 The supreme peace council has virtually decided that the preliminary peace treaty will require Germany to relinquish her lease hold on Tsingtaun and all properties on the Shantung peninsula No decision will be made on ultimate possession of Germany's rights
March 14 dispatch from Saloniki says Turkish troops in southern Asia Minor ignore the armistice and terrorize Greeks. The Asiatic Turkish metropolis demands allied forces to guard civilians from the Young Turks.
Brussels neighbors react as Premier Dela Croix announces in the chamber that revisions to the treaty are required to address current concerns. The statement sets the stage for new negotiations and potential shifts in policy.
James Whitney began manufacturing his machines in Connecticut and received a $50,000 grant from South Carolina, but expended all funds in courts to defend his patents. Disillusioned, he pursued other work and later made firearms for the government, becoming wealthy before his 1825 death in New Haven.
The native minister tells the missionary in charge of his district that a sparrow built a nest on his home roof and that the sparrow has pups. The exchange showcases humorous language as the Indian brother boasts improved English.
Gov. Hobby issues proclamation for a special election on April 19 in the Twelfth District to fill the vacancy caused by James Wilson’s resignation after his appointment as U.S. district judge. The same day he signed a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the fee system and switch all public officials to straight salaries, to be voted on November 4.
The Texas Senate concurred in a concurrent resolution today approving adjournment of the regular session on Wednesday March 19 at 6 o clock. The action was taken in Austin.
Nine Oregon college representatives prepare for the State Intercollegiate oratorical contest to be held at the University of Oregon. An Aris dispatch reports Emile Cotton to be court-martialed today after wounding Premier Clemenceau. The National War Labor Board schedules a Washington hearing for women formerly employed in streetcars in Cleveland whose jobs ended March 1 at the Car Men's Union request.
Deputies reported that the supreme council of the peace conference decided the treaty signed April 19, 1959, between Belgium and Holland must be revised.
Secretary Daniels departed Washington for New York to board the transport Leviathan for his forthcoming voyage to Europe.
The vicar’s eloquent appeal moved Mr. Blackleigh to pledge 50 for the fund. The undertaker’s gift caused a stunned hush as the donor’s identity was revealed and the scene shifted to cautious approval.
In Congress a rider is described by Senator Sorghum as like the postscript of a woman's letter, seeming an afterthought yet often the most important part of the communication. The Washington Star presents this view.
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