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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1919
Page
16
The Texas legislature enacts a gross production tax of one and a half percent on oil, designed to be fair yet stimulating. It argues the tax, roughly equivalent to 150 dollars per 100 000 dollars of value, will curb burdens and auto-stop when wells dry. Prospects for long term prosperity are cited with hopeful gains from new fields and strengthened state revenue.
A Wisconsin plan, attributed to Senator Lenroot, proposes Congress end the war with Germany by a joint resolution if President Wilson fails to negotiate a peace treaty satisfactory to the Senate. The piece critiques the tactic as undermining sacrifices made by Americans.
Captain Victor Heintz of Ohio questions army policy after securing discharge. He asks why American soldiers should be barred from wearing the overseas insignia they earned in battle, arguing the belt and insignia should be allowed in the United States as well.
First Lieutenant Kennedy instructed his platoon of rookies to wear shoes two sizes larger for long hikes. A large farmer from western Virginia refused, saying no shoes exist two sizes larger than his. The lieutenant challenged him, growing angrier as he pressed the point.
A U S Army captain questions a corporal over a letter praising the Y M C A services overseas. The exchange reveals discipline and the boy’s defense of the Y as his home front refuge, ending with the boy bowing and returning the letter for redrafting.
Figures from the Army Y M C A in the Southern department show that 4 523 348 attend 24 700 meetings in huts from May 1917 to December 1918. 4457 soldiers asked prayers and 660 629 made Christian decisions while 318 246 personal interviews were held.
A United States Regional Director of Railways press statement urges farmers to act quickly as fertilizer shipments lag. He notes typical three to five million tons yearly, with about 60,000 cars short of target by early February and warns late orders could overload spring movement.
The text argues fertilizers should be used in amounts that maximize profits for cotton farmers. With labor costs high, increasing yield per acre via fertilizers is essential, especially on less fertile lands. Fertilizers, despite high prices, save labor and stabilize profits by boosting yields efficiently.
Alfred von Tirpitz, former Grand Admiral and architect of Germany’s naval policies, marks his sixth birthday in exile. The article recalls his rise from cadet to rear admiral and his role in the naval laws shaping the Kaiser’s fleet.
Isac B. Levy, head of the Foreign Products Co. of 170 Broadway, is jailed on a smuggling case in which customs men seized trunks containing church vestments sacred artifacts and jewelry said to have been stolen from Mexican churches. Bail set at 2000 dollars. case to be presented to the federal grand jury next month.
In the District Court Southern District of Texas Laced JK Porseche Sia bankrupt No 43 in Bankruptcy Trustees Sale an order of sale issued by the honorable Seng Scotty frevarne tre Hankvuprey will sell at Pallinchow Toes Islitas Parc Gaothy Vine in Webby County Texas between 10 oclock AM and 4 PM on the third day of April 1937 an undivided half interest in and to certain lead of eggs property of the estate given under my hand at Lareylo Texas this 1th day of March RAMSAY Trustee of said estate
The daylight saving law, enacted by Congress to conserve fuel, becomes effective on April 4. Clocks advance one hour, making 7 a.m. become 6 a.m. and noon arrive earlier, with workers ending earlier to enjoy more daylight before dark.
A reader notes Linares' barber shop at the corner of Convent Avenue and Lincoln Street offers a first class manicure service. The message is dated 3 18 11.
In a semi monthly session the Laredo city council unanimously authorized Mayor McComb to draft an ordinance prohibiting begging within city limits. The measure follows a United Charities suggestion to curb professional mendicants before the opening of the international bridge. Plans also include defining city limits for lumber structures and penalties for leaving food area doors open. Jitneys on Jarvis Plaza face bench repairs or relocation.
Deeds filed with the county clerk show ongoing activity in Laredo and Webb County. Transfers include Pace to Manuel Perez and Valdez to Andres Salinas covering multiple lots with listed considerations of 3150 and 550 dollars respectively.
Highlights include John M. Tianni's consecration as Milwaukee's first Catholic bishop and Cardinal Lusthereau's consecration as Quebec archbishop. The Crown Prince of Sweden becomes Regent of Norway, while Keystone National Bank of Philadelphia closes amid a president’s defalcation. Simultaneously, Siutin Pasha returns to Cairo after captivity. German seaplanes raid the southeast coast of England is repelled as German retirement halts at the Hindenburg line.
A fragmented note describes white wedding dresses as a fashion tradition, noting mid century styles and the crimson bridal color as a possible accent or symbol within the period. The text hints at evolving bridal norms and color choices in historic wedding attire.
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