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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1919

Page

12

Clothing for Needy Campaign Appeals for Europe Aid

Saturday's Daily urges a broad drive to collect sensible clothing for European war refugees in France Belgium and other nations. Laredo residents are asked to donate old shoes durable garments caps socks and other usable items and to avoid useless goods. The piece contrasts American plenty with European hardship and condemns recognition of the Soviet regime in Russia while urging compassion and immediate giving.

Europe Red Cross Laredo Castoff Hall France Belgium People of America Poland Serbia

Recognition bid from Soviet government dwarfs hope of aid

The piece reports Russia's Bolshevik government seeking U S recognition with a proposal to deposit 200 million dollars in gold in Western banks for reconstruction supplies. It questions the source of the gold, cites German war loot suspicions, and notes the Demidoff steel works in Moscow as a liaison. It laments the lack of a stable government and hints at deaths connected to the upheaval.

Russia United States Demidoff Iron and Steel Works Moscow

British general Maurice to open American speaking tour in New York

Maj. Gen. Sir Frederick Barton Maurice, to start his American tour in New York City this Sunday night, led British military operations in the War Office during most of the war. His career spans 1892 to 1915 with multiple promotions and honors including the Bath order and Queen's medals.

Frederick Barton Maurice New York City British War Office Tirah Bath

District Court Docket Sets Week of Trials

The district court calendar lists cases by date from March 24 to April 3. Defendants include Bernardino Gutierrez and Santana Gutierrez in assault to murder, and Teodoro Alvarado with Roy Goggins for theft of an automobile. Multiple violations of zone and ten mile zone laws, alongside offenses such as swindling, burglary, and rape, are scheduled with District Judge Mullally and District Attorney Walls.

Mullally Walls Bernardino Gutierrez Pedro Miranda Jose Elizondo Teodoro Alvarado Roy Goggins Et al Jose Limon Serapio Gonzalez Catarina Vasquez Tiburecio Gonzalez Santana Gutierrez Ramon Villareal Guillermo Longoria Julio Rodriguez Felix G. Sanchez Alejos Garcia Tomas Cuevas Agapito Barrera Et al Agapito Barrera

Olive Camp meeting for monument unveiling at K F Hall

Woodmen of Olive Camp No 3170 and companions from Grape and Ahuehuete Camps are urged to attend the Sunday Sun day gathering at 2 pm March 23 to unveil Guilibaldo Lorensy's monument. J R Fasnacht, Clerk. DEATH MRS TURPIN AT NOON FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS. Mrs Thomas J Turpin widow of Dr T J Turpin died at Mercy Hospital at 12 05 noon today after an operation yesterday. Funeral at Episcopal church Sunday at 4 pm.

K. F. Hall Guilibaldo Lorensy J. R. Fasnacht Olive Camp No Turpin Thomas J. Turpin T. J. Turpin Mercy Hospital Episcopal Church

Spinach Market Report for March 21

Market totals show eighteen shipments with Texas receiving fifteen. Destinations include nine to St. Louis and Chicago, two to Boston, one to Cleveland, with diversions to Boston Chicago Cleveland and Indianapolis. Philadelphia at 0.50 to 0.75 and St. Paul at 0.75, Pittsburg 0.75 to 1.00, Cincinnati 1.35 to 1.50.

Texas St. Louis Chicago Boston Cleveland Indianapolis Philadelphia St. Paul Pittsburg Cincinnati

Physical Training To Benefit Coming Generations

Lieutenant Edie advocates large scale physical training to improve public health and future competence. He argues school sedentary life harms posture and health, while systematic drills would enhance grace, strength, and overall fitness for both genders. He notes remarkable progress in participants and urges careful, broad implementation.

Edie Laredo

Germans mass artillery on western front in record build

Reports indicate Germany is concentrating unprecedented artillery fire on the western front, creating what is described as the greatest artillery buildup in world history. The advance could foretell a major offensive shaping the war’s near term phase.

Western Front

Presbyterian Church Conference Services Next Week

Short services at the Presbyterian Church on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7 45 conducted by the Pastor. The program will discuss the progressive program of the Southern Presbyterian Church.

Presbyterian Church Conference The Presbyterian Church Southern Presbyterian Church

Decomposed Body Found Near Rio Grande Bank

A badly decomposed man’s body was found on the American side of the Rio Grande north of the Ward farm by farm hands. City Marshal Brennan and Justice of the Peace Slaughter conducted an inquest. identification was impossible due to advanced decomposition. the body was interred at the discovery site.

Rio Grande Ward Farm Ward Place Brennan

Joy Water and Joy Riding Ends in Accident

Two men in an automobile, Carlos Padilla and Lorenzi, while intoxicated and imitating Charlie Chaplin, sped along East Hidalgo street near 10:30 last night. The car hit a telephone pole and a jacal harming none but frightening an ill bedbound occupant. Padilla was fined $110 in corpora­tion court this morning for reckless driving and intoxication. passenger’s case pending.

Charlie Chaplin East Hidalgo Street Carlos Padilla Lorenzi Corporation Court Padilla

Pan Motor Co Makes Laredo Showing of New Cars

S C Pandolfo president of Pan Motor Co with sixteen Pan automobiles arrived in Laredo from Saint Cloud Minnesota. The cars were parked at the Hamilton Hotel for public inspection as part of a San Antonio to Laredo tour to promote the newest model vehicles. A Pan Motor Co factory branch is planned for San Antonio.

S. C. Pandolfo Pan Motor Co St. Cloud Minnesota San Antonio Laredo Hamilton Hotel Saint Cloud Minn

Eastertime hats display sweep readers

Eastertime fast drawing near as milinery shops in Liredo prepare new Easter hats for spring and summer. Maid sighs for hats while fathers remind that Easter is almost here. Pop and buddy will also wear the latest Panama and light hats.

Liredo

For a Bad Cold Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

The ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted option that has withstood tests of time and can be depended upon for relief from a bad cold.

Local ads and notices fill pages in Laredo Times

A collage of business promotions and personal notices includes shoe repairs at Laredo Shoe Repair Shop and Just Wright Shoe ads, Butler Bros cleaners, Richter’s footwear, Moran Music Co piano listings, and J I tney service. The Times asks readers to send social items to the Society Editor and lists recent moves, arrivals, and departures among locals and visitors.

Wright Richter’s Juarez No Corpus Christi Annie French R. L. French Laredo Miss French J. Nieto Jupiter P’r’aps J. L. Fierros Farragut Street Butler Bros Richter's Moran Music Co Lincoln Street A. C. Richter Edie Farm Liberty Just Wright Will W. Gregg Notary Public Times Office the Times

Junior Boy Scouts Meet At Methodist Church Saturday

Saturday the Junior Boy Scouts will meet at the Methodist Church at 2 30 in the afternoon.

The Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Epworth League of the Methodist Church Methodist Church Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Woman's Club

Lone Star Blue Bird Camp Fire Girls entertain guests

The Lone Star Chapter of the Blue Bird Camp Fire Girls was entertained yesterday afternoon by Nellie Netzer at her home. Guests enjoyed singing games punch and cake. Also covered is Red Cross Clothing Campaign planning with committee assignments and a collection day set for March 24-25 at the PF. L. Lewis office rear Border Gas Co.

Lone Star Blue Bird Camp Fire Girls Nellie Netzer Joseph Netzer Josephine Daiches Gladys Sauvignet Nellie Ward Dorothy Borchers Katherine May O’sell Anne McKinney Evelyn Kerr Etta May Neindorff Virginia Red Cross Clothing Campaign Albert Martin W. J. Simes W. N. Young Geo. ©. Woodman L. J. Christen the Heights FE. R. Tarver M. P. Cullinan Will May W T. Hill L. A. Lafon J. R. Moore Matamoros Street

Hotel Arrivals

Travelers listed include R. L. Meeks and J. D. Kinl from San Antonio and Mauro Guerrero from Celaya Mexico. W. L. Gillettson, C. 8. Drew, G. Jones from New York City, Mrs. J. J. Trevisio of San Antonio, A. EB. Winaus of Laredo.

R. L. Meeks J. D. Kinl San Antonio Mauro Guerrero Celaya Mex W. L. Gillettson C. 8. Drew G. Jones New York City J. J. Trevisio A. EB. Winaus Laredo

Personal notes from business trips and visits across cities

R. L. Bobbitt returned from a business trip to Austin. A. C. Hamilton returned from Houston. County Clerk J. A. Rodriguez came back from San Antonio. Gus Schmitt of San Antonio is in the city on business, representing the Shapleigh Hardware Co. of St Louis.

A. C. Hamilton, Esq Houston J. A. Rodriguez San Antonio Gus Schmitt Mr. Schmitt Shapleigh Hardware Co St Louis

New Kobe Laundry Firm Posts Restored Prices

A newly established laundry company in Kobe announces restored prices for washing services at 2582 Hachimancho Rokuchome Ono. Ladies’ wash at $2 per 100 and Gentlemen’s at $1.50 per 100 with assurances of fair handling and reasonable charges for any service issues.

Kobe Japan Hachimancho Rokuchome Ono

Witness Quotes Unclear Defense Aid in Fight

A courtroom fragment shows a judge questioning a witness about failing to aid the defendant in a fight. The witness responds confusion over which person was the defendant. The source does not provide clear names or dates.

Boston Transcript

Times Ad Echoes Monthly Watch Opportunity

Classified line advertises daily watch opportunities in THE TIMES with a monthly rate of 6.0 cents per month.

the Times

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