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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1919

Page

4

Will the Kaiser Face Public Branding and Punishment

The article argues public branding of Kaiser Wilhelm as arch criminal may be declared by nations at the peace conference. It contrasts his megalomania with how others seek sorrow, and notes postwar efforts to rehabilitate disabled soldiers through vocational training and renewed purpose.

Kaiser Napoleon Hohenzollern Smeself Kaiser Wilhelm Linotype Monotype

Vocational Training Aids Disabled Veterans

The Federal Board for Vocational Education advances training for disabled soldiers sailors and marines. Committees focus on trades including electrical work concrete construction safety welding and other occupations. Efforts cover prep work and research to enable partially crippled men to perform skilled tasks despite missing limbs.

Federal Board For Vocational Education

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Relief From Bad Breath

An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel and liver stimulant that purifies the system and eliminates bad breath without the griping associated with calomel. The formula, discovered by Dr F M Edwards after seventeen years of practice, is a vegetable mix with olive oil sold in 10c and 25c boxes at all druggists.

Edwards F. M. Edwards

Notable 19th Century Political Figures and Key 20th Century Conflicts

A chronological digest notes Patrick A. Collins and other figures born or died, and major events from 1844 to 1917. Highlights include Collins’ political influence in Boston and Ireland, the 1857 Toronto Hamilton bridge collapse with 77 dead, 1907 Jena explosion, 1911 Agua Prieta clash, 1915 German victories in Poland, 1916 Fauvette mine sinking, and 1917 Duma defiance amid Petrograd upheaval.

Patrick A. Collins Congress Boston Ireland Hot Springs Toronto Hamilton Jacksonville Fla Justin McCarthy Irish Parliamentary Party Agua Prieta Berlin Poland Duma Petrograd

Report of the Condition of Laredo National Bank 1919

Posted financial portrait for Laredo Texas with detailed assets and liabilities. Notes include loans, U.S. bonds, securities, cash, deposits, reserves, and circulations as of March 4 1919. Bank officials certify accuracy and notary attestations accompany the statement.

Laredo National Bank Laredo Texas U. S U.S Federal Reserve Bank Ecco Cent Sa Dale Acoles State of Texas Webb Ss. I Sam W. Brown A. Winslow Banking County of G. P. Farias J. W. Ward

For a Bad Cold Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Advert says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for bad colds. It claims to have stood the test of time and to be dependable for relief.

Chamberlain

Chief Justice Edward D White Marks 25 Years on Court

The article notes that on March 12 Chief Justice Edward D White completes a quarter century on the Supreme Court bench. A Louisiana native born in 1845, he served in the Confederate army, practiced law from 1868, held state and federal offices, was elected to the Senate in 1891, and was appointed to the high court in 1894 and named Chief Justice in 1910.

Edward D. White Supreme Court of the United States Louisiana Lafourche United States Senate Cleveland Supreme Bench Taft

Birthday Honorees Include Frelinghuysen Herbert Hoan Bliss

Today marks anniversaries for several notable figures born on this date. Joseph S. Frelinghuysen of New Jersey born in Raritan. Hilary A. Herbert born in Laurensville South Carolina. Daniel W. Hoan of Milwaukee born in Waukesha Wisconsin. Rt Rev George Y Bliss coadjutor bishop of Vermont born in Shelburne Vermont. Rt Rev Joseph Schembs bishop of Toledo born in Bavaria.

Joseph S. Frelinghuysen United States New Jersey Raritan N. J Hilary A. Herbert Shelburne Joseph Schembs Toledo Bavaria

His Time Coming First Attorney And Your Client Admitted He Was Guilty

The dialogue presents a courtroom exchange where the attorney asserts the defendant admitted guilt and the opposing counsel notes the defendant’s reply as the jury retires. The exchange highlights legal theater rather than factual outcomes.

Postoffice Robbery Strikes Laredo Bank Drawer

Robbery at the Laredo National Bank postoffice drawer stole currency and checks from letters yesterday or last night. Citizens found letters on federal building lawn and streets and returned them to the bank. Authorities investigate with federal and city officials, noting a series of postoffice robberies nearby.

Laredo National Bank Federal Building Federal Milmo National Bank

Dr King’s New Discovery Reaches Fifty Years of Use

Fifty years of steady use mark the success of Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and related ailments. Grandparents and children alike have trusted it as a safe pleasant remedy. Available from all druggists priced 60 cents and 1 20 dollars.

Keep Bowels On Schedule Late

A patent remedy claims to restore regular digestion with New Life Pills Mild sold nationwide for 25 cents. The copy touts appetite control and stomach steadiness, urging daily use to prevent a day of disarray.

Peterman Charged in Laredo Swindling Case

G. B. Peterman, named in the fifth grand jury indictment for swindling over 50, faces charges after making leases on land for oil development here with bad checks. He was in custody in Fort Worth and Deputy Sheriff F. H. Ligarde planned to bring him back to stand trial in a day or two.

Times G. B. Peterman Fort Worth F. H. Ligarde Peterman Laredo District Court Ligarde

Elks Lodge Elects Officers for Ensuing Year

Laredo Lodge No 1018 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks elected Dr E H Sauvignet exalted ruler James Gray leading knight Hugh S Cluck loyal knight J S Thomas lecturing knight George R Weber secretary Prinz Buttron treasurer W C Greenstreet tiler J R Moore trustee Sam Mackin representative to Grand Lodge Adolph Deutz alternate representative for the next year The installation is set for the first April meeting.

Laredo Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks E. H. Sauvignet James Gray Hugh S. Cluck J. S. Thomas George R. Weber Prinz Buttron W. C. Greenstreet Tler J. R. Moore Sam Mackin Grand Lodge Adolph Deutz

Money Makers Classified Ad

Local listings show opportunities described as money makers. Details are sparse in the fragment but imply earnings potential through unspecified ventures. No names, places, or dates are readable from the text.

Physical culture class organized in Laredo schools

Lieutenant Merle R. Edie arrives from the Southern Department to establish free physical culture classes in Laredo. The first class starts at Laredo High School with sessions from 2 30 to 3 30 pm, and plans include extending to other schools and later to adults if a class can be organized. Edie has trained over 10 000 pupils and emphasizes modern training methods over old calisthenics.

Merle R. Edie Southern Department Laredo Laredo High School Edie Fort McIntosh

Funeral of Mrs Frank Nye Held Yesterday Morning

The funeral for Mrs. Frank Nye was held at 9:30 a.m. yesterday from the family home on Washington Street to Christ Episcopal church. The service drew a large number of mourners and floral tributes reflected the high esteem in which she was held. Two sisters from Houston, Mrs. Valentine and Mrs. Nicholson, arrived Monday night. Interment was in the city cemetery with pallbearers S. W. Edwards, George Scratchley, W. M. Brennan, S. McKinney, J. W. Mussett, and G. W. Sprague serving.

Frank Nye Washington Street Christ Episcopal Church House of Sorrow Valentine Nicholson Houston

Metropolitan Cafe Plans Grand Opening Tonight

The Metropolitan Cafe on Flores avenue beside City Drug Store sets its grand opening for 5 o clock this afternoon. It offers a fine dinner menu with music and targets family patrons, under manager Nick Nelson.

Metropolitan Cafe City Drug Store Flores Avenue South Nick Nelson

Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Restful Sleep

J C Stein of 1620 Lincoln Street, a barber in Laredo, reports severe backache and frequent night trips to the bathroom due to kidney trouble. After two boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills, his condition improved completely and he has not been bothered since. Price 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Dean Laredo J. C. Stein Barber Lincoln St Mr. Stein Foster-Milburn Co., Mfgs Buffalo N. Y

Meads and Water in Historical Novels Cited

A Louisville Courier-Journal quip notes how old times favored mead and sack over water, joking that historical novels rarely show a man drinking water. The remark reflects literary stereotypes about past drinking customs.

Louisville Courier-Journal

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