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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1919

Page

11

So find ETY So find ETY Phone

The line presents two coded prompts or questions about ETY and a phone reference. Context is unclear. No identifiable event, person, organization, or location is discernible from the readable text.

Social calendar notices for Friday and Saturday

The Lone Star Chapter of the Blue Bird Camp Fire Girls meets at Mrs A Poggenpohl’s home Friday at 4 p m. Troop 1 Boy Scouts meets at the League Room Methodist Church at the usual hour. Troop 2 Boy Scouts meets at their headquarters at 7 p m. Saturday the Junior Boy Scouts meet at the Methodist Church at 2 30 p m.

Lone Star Chapter The Blue Bird Camp Fire Girls A. Poggenpohl Methodist Church

The Flower and Hidden Sacrifice of Nobility

A poetic meditation on sacrifice and legacy noting that greatness may lie dormant until called forth. The piece contrasts autumnal formation with spring emergence, suggesting enduring nobility within individuals hidden through ordinary times, awaiting fierce days.

New York

Envelopes By Letters Post Counterpoint In City Note

An editor suggests printing envelopes with name and address in a corner to aid postmasters in returning undelivered mail. The piece argues for broader participation and cites the need for standard addressing. It also notes a baptism, Red Cross clothing drive set for March, and a local high school baseball season opener against Laredo with a March 22 start.

Laredo Brett 37Th Infantry Puig J. Maher P. O'Hara E. Rodgers King Garcia Loftus Trout O'Hara Feuille Wright Corpus

Are You Genuine or a Camouflage Patriot

A persuasive paternal pitch urges readers to prove patriotism by holding 1919 War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds. It extols sacrifices of soldiers and urges saving, explaining cashing stamps is only for dire need and that stamps grow in value guaranteed by the government.

United States Treasury Texas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma

Fisher Birthday Highlights British Education Figure

Rt Hon Herbert A J Fisher born in London years ago today. A scholar and educator, he served as vice chancellor of Sheffield University and held education minister posts in Lloyd George's wartime cabinet. He spoke at Harvard as Lowell Lecturer in 1909 and advised on India and German outrages commissions.

Herbert A. J. Fisher Washington London Sheffield University Winchester New College Oxford Paris Gottingen Harvard University Seal Commission India Board of Iuration Ministry of Education Lloyd George E

Rotel Arrival

Travelers listed include C F Vda de Guimbar da Elisa de Garza Neto Angel Agustino Monterey L B Smith W B Gilis Mario Poraz Ju xeniosa R K Mufioz family R S Gonzales San Antonio R A Weyle Waco Federico Cam pion San Antonio H Rk Hamilton 1 R Thayar Chicago.

C. F. Vda

Canadian Aviators Proved Wise Birds

The Royal Flying Corps veterans returning to Canada become eager buyers of War Savings Stamps, prompting a Canadian Government program similar to the U S system. A Canadian financier notes thrift is essential for restoring normal conditions and supporting financial and industrial recovery in war damaged and non damaged nations alike.

Royal Flying Corps Federal War Savings District Canada United States France Belgium

Fighting Parson Earns Croix de Guerre for Heroic War Rescue

John H. Clifford, a Baptist minister and YMCA worker from Tucsop Ariz, received the Croix de Guerre for extraordinary heroism in France. He braved shell fire to help rescue Col. Albertus W. Catlin of the Sixth Marines, carrying him to safety on a stretcher. Clifford, 51, born in Oxford, England, had rushed to the front multiple times and preached worldwide before joining the war effort.

John H. Clifford John Clifford Albertus W. Catlin Sixth Regiment of Marines Clifford Oxford England France Tucsop Ariz

Army Y M C A leader headed a small armed force in Texas

H. H. Simmons, executive secretary of the Southern department of the Army Y M C A, supervised a roughly 1050 strong Army Y M C A in six states from the San Antonio headquarters until demobilization after the armistice. About 350 had been honorably discharged by February 1 as camps demobilized.

H. H. Simmons Southern Department of the Army National War Work Council United States Simmons Hillsboro Tex Texas Southern Military Department Southern Department Army Y. M. C. A San Antonio Army

Missing Lewis guns on Japanese ship prompt inquiry

Baltimore dispatch reports army intelligence officers searched a Japanese steamship that carried ordnance property. The bill of lading listed 100 Lewis airplane guns, but they are not on board. Washington says a Mexican concession inquiry is under way at Senator Phelan’s request, with no confirmation yet.

Associated Press Baltimore United Sates Army Intelligence Bureau Ordance Bill of Lading Japan Washington Phelan O California State Department Mexico

Draft Evaders Surrender in Corpus Christi

Twelve alleged draft evaders, all Mexican nationals born in this country, surrendered to federal officers in Corpus Christi Texas on March 21. Eleven are from Duval County.

Corpus Christi Texas Duval County

Women’s United North and South Amateur at Pinehurst Opens

Pinehurst North Carolina March 21 with the seventeenth annual United North and South amateur Championship for women opening tomorrow. The event runs four days on Pinehurst Country Club courses and features a strong, representative entry promising a premier tournament.

Pinehurst N. C

Spring Day Signals Varied Observances Across Nations

Today marks the beginning of spring and the Persian New Year while Benito Juarez’s birthday is celebrated in Mexico. Missouri Senator Reed addresses a St. Louis mass meeting on the League of Nations as Redfield promotes it in the Midwest. Dr. Tenney’s inauguration draws Pacific Northwest educators to Gooding Idaho. Women delegates arrive in St. Louis for the NAWA jubilee. Newsprint and publishing representatives meet the FTC in Washington to discuss prices.

Benito Juarez the Lincoln of Mexico James A. Reed Missouri St. Louis League of Nations Redfield Middle West Duluth Superior Pacific Northwest Gooding Idaho Charles Wesley Tenney Gooding College National American Woman Suffrage Association Federal Trade Commission Washington

Largest Y Hut at Hudson Hut Hoboken World’s Biggest Y

The Hudson Hut in Hoboken New Jersey serves 5000 men daily with extensive facilities including barber shop tailor shop bookblock showers locker room theater game room twelve billiard tables soda fountain hostess room library and seven fireplaces. Shaves cost ten cents haircuts twenty five cents and officers pay fifteen cents for puttees and shoe repairs.

San Antonio visitors include officials and business leaders

Hon. Marshall Hicks arrives for a short city visit while M. P. Strickland of G. A. Stowers Furniture Co. spends the day in the local store. C. Biggio of Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Ry. and C. M. Fish of Texas-Mexican Railway Co. depart for St. Louis on company business.

Marshall Hicks San Antonio M. P. Strickland G. A. Stowers Furniture Co C. ©. Biggio Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Ry C. M. Fish Texas- Mexican Railway Co St. Louis

Watch THE TIMES Everyday for Opportunities

A reader is urged to subscribe to THE TIMES with a monthly rate of 60 cents. The notice promotes daily access to opportunities and insists on regular subscription.

Germans once feared, now Germany vanquished on the Rhine

Washington marks a year since German forces drove into Picardy to stop American arrival. The piece notes Germany no longer exists as a military power, with Allied forces at the Rhine and Germany under strong Allied advantage. It also reports 554 US air service personnel casualties with 171 killed in combat.

Associated Press Washington Picardy France Germany Rhine United States Air Service

Germany Austria seeks independent representation at peace conference

London dispatches report that German Austria desires independent representation at the peace conference. Vienna sources state the question of union with Germany will be postponed until the conference concludes.

London Austria Berlin Vienna Germany

Secretary Baker Defends Duty Over Senate Inquiry

In Yuma on March 21 Secretary Baker touring army camps refused to answer Senator Chamberlain's charge that he is influenced by reactionaries. He stated that the duty of judging officers rests with him, not the Senate military committee.

Yuma Ariz Baker Chamberlain Senate Military Committee Mc. Baker

Neutrals Propose League Covenant Amendments

Paris March 21 neutrals call for more secondary countries in executive control and push for arms reduction and tighter munition maker oversight.

Paris League of Nations

Italian delegation to peace conference threatens withdrawal

The Italian delegation unanimously decides to withdraw if Fiume is not assigned to Italy at the peace agreement. The note is dated Paris and dated March 21.

Paris Fiume Italy

Foch Warns Rhine Front Must Be Secured

Paris on March 21 prints Marshal Foch's raisement asserting the Rhine line is the sole defense and warning that without securing the frontier, any victory would be in vain. It states he does not seek annexation but emphasizes the military boundary as essential.

Paris Rhine Marshal Foch

Germany Seeks Clarification On Peace Treaty Reports

Basel March 21 The German armistice commission chief at Spa presented a note to inter allied delegates asking if Germany should accept press reports that the peace treaty will be ready soon and approved by President Wilson but not to be discussed or altered.

Germany Basel

Prohibition and Medicine Debate Set for National Drug Convention

The eighth annual convention of the National Wholesale Drug Manufacturers Association will be held in New York City next week. Several hundred prominent drug manufacturers from across the United States will attend to discuss the future of alcoholic medicinal preparations under nationwide prohibition.

New York National Wholesale Drug Manufacturers’ Association United States

New Disease Takes Beaux by Surprise in Arkansas

The Arkansas paper notes a new disease dubbed Bayrum as the favorite beverage while a green hair tonic ranks a close second. It mentions several Beau Brummels suffering severe dandruff of the liver amid the odd mania.

Arkansas Paper

Get Rid of That Persistent Cough

An Eckman Laboratory tonic from Philadelphia promises to stop a weakening persistent cough or cold and support lung health. Sold in 8 ounce bottles for 1.60 dollars, claimed to have aided 20 successful uses.

Eckman Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Proposer Declines in Suffragist Era Exchange

A brief dialogue shows a rejection from one party who aims to propose herself, signaling the suffragist era context and asserting independence in relationship choices.

Battle near Juarez ends after hours of fighting

About 600 rebels clash with 600 federal troops 75 miles south of the border. Fifty three Valistas and sixteen government soldiers die as General Zuazua says the battle lasted several hours until rebels ran out of ammo and attacked the federal ammunition train.

Associated Press Juarez Mex Zuazua

Centenary of Archbishop William H Elder Observed in Cincinnati

Catholic churches across Cincinnati and vicinity hold special services over two days to mark the centennial birth of Most Rev William H Elder who led the archdiocese from 1883 to 1914. Born in Baltimore, he taught theology at Mount St. Marys College and earlier led Natchez diocese. He faced banishment during the Civil War for opposing prayers under military authority and was later reinstated after appealing to President Lincoln. He aided the sick and wounded and served during the 1878 79 yellow fever epidemic.

Cincinnati William H. Elder Archbishop Elder Baltimore Mount St. Mary's College Maryland Natchez Lincoln

Noted Educator Dr Nathan C Schaffer Ill

Harrisburg March 21 Noted educator Dr Nathan C Schaffer of Harrisburg faces critical illness. Since 1875 he has led Pennsylvania public instruction and for over 25 years shaped the state school system. He helped found the National Education Association and led Pennsylvania school policy efforts.

Harrisburg Nathan C. Schaffer America Schaffer Pennsylvania National Education Association College and University Council of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Chautauqua Mt. Gretna

Women and work facts span Quebec bill and U. S. milestones

The report notes a Quebec bill to create a wage commission for women in industry. It recalls the Mississippi Industrial Institute and College as an early US education center for young women. It cites women elected to village offices in Onsted Michigan, the Minerva Club in New Harmony Indiana, and 300000 women registered to vote in Chicago mayoral races. A Chicago court rejects separate maintenance for a businesswoman earning her own income.

Quebec United States Mississippi Industrial Institute and College Columbus Miss Onsted Mich America Minerva Club New Harmony Ind Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. F. Lynch Eagle Pass Mrs. Lynch Shelby House E. H. Burr Newberg, Mo Frederick Gilbreath Austin Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wyoming Mrs. Flynn Bender Hotel Home Garden Club Woman's Club Methodist Missionary Society J. E. Trout Orphan Home Mesdames Beddoe Jennings Bell Bergmar Circle B Leonard Craig Mesdames Henry Witting, Black Annie Pace Circle C WMU W. C. Beaman Mesdames Will, Yeary, Reed L. L. Leyendecker F. Smith Aid Society Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church H. M. Austin Mesdames Lattig Ernest N. C. Windrow Butler Jewel Wharton Borchers A. E. McCulloch Betram Sorrell Sweatman C W. Cook Christ Mickie Arles John Stewart Sielski J. 8. Sielski Gertrude Leyendecker Gerald Everett Sielski Red Cross Parceees ROTEL Samics Srep Doc Intelligence Bureau Search ING Ordnance George Villa Ammuni Serious III
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