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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1919
Page
18
The Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company lists publication terms and subscription prices. Daily mail rates cover the United States Mexico and Canada with monthly and yearly options. Weekly postpaid rates vary by duration and region with annual and shorter-term options.
A notice indicates the paper holds exclusive rights to certain dispatches and related items whether credited or not, outlining the distribution and attribution policy. The text emphasizes the exclusive association and handling of sources and case notes within the publication.
A Daily editorial argues for allowing residents to keep their former citizenship and property rights after transfers of sovereignty. It cites historical examples from Austria Hungary and the Jugoslav era, warning that forcing allegiance harms loyal residents and that the League of Nations should permit aliens to own property without strict oath to a new state.
The article argues the income tax law is unclear if experts must teach Congress to fill returns. It notes Treasury staff help to lawmakers, calls for a simpler statute, and urges uniform, comprehensible rules so every taxpayer can comply without penalties.
A discussion contrasts American policy toward aliens with new counties forming sovereign states. Citizens may remain aliens without losing property rights or birthright if laws are not violated. The piece argues countries should self govern while the League of Nations intervenes only for manifest injustice.
The article promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for digestive issues and a gentle bowel movement. It claims the remedy corrects the disorder and is one of the best medicines you will become acquainted with.
The article outlines church leaders forming welcome committees to greet returning boys, help with jobs and education, and provide social and religious support. Committees will meet trains, contact veterans, offer counsel, and arrange meals and entertainment, emphasizing job placement and continuing education. Cooperation across church members is urged.
Charles F. Brush of Cleveland, the pioneer of electric lighting, marked the occasion of his seventieth birthday. After studying mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan, brush developed electric arc lighting despite early capital doubts and gained fame after the Paris electrical exposition. He earned the Rumford Medal and was named a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor for his practical arc lighting developments.
Secretary Heyes outlines a comprehensive village plan to greet returning servicemen. The plan calls for church Welcome Committees including all members to visit families with Stars on the service flag and coordinate timely arrivals and pastoral contact for reintegration into church life. The aim is to ensure a warm, organized welcome and active participation of returning men in worship and fellowship.
Governor W P Hobby accepts invitation to meet on April 7 in Laredo with governors of Tamaulipas Nuevo Leon and Coahuila to discuss border relations and improve cross border ties. Tamaulipas Governor Andres Ozuna confirms. Zambraro Mireles invitations near acceptance. Laredo Chamber of Commerce arranging hospitality for four governors.
Key dates span 1781 Ebenezer Elliott birth in York shire England and 1836 Texas Constitution adoption. 1849 Milan revolt provisional government proclaimed after fighting. 1846 Victor Emmanuel I crowned King of Italy by parliament. 1865 Wilson's raid from Nashville toward Selma and Montgomery. 1906 Formosa quake caused heavy deaths and $45 million damage. 1915 Russia claims German positions on the Prussian frontier. 1916 German assault on Fort Vaux ends. 1817 British French recapture Bapaume from Germans.
The 121st Field Artillery will arrive in San Antonio Wednesday with three batteries from Alamo City ready for a grand home coming. Laredo families will join in the celebration as the regiment is demobilized at Camp Travis in the coming days.
An old advertisement urges readers to treat colds with Dr King’s New Discovery and to relieve bowels with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It touts fifty years of reliability, availability from druggists, and prices of 60c to $1.20 for the cough remedy and 25c for the laxative.
Webb County records list transfers including Josephine Green to A E Gates an undivided one quarter interest and 646 acres across multiple Webb county sections. Cristobal Farias to W E K Smith Lot 1 Block 457. T A Buonto Mra J P Munday and J T Hell Survey 1809 containing 640 acres with totals and prices noted.
A Laredo case features police officer G Vasquez of 608 Houston St praising Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. The ad claims relief and lists a 60 cent price at all dealers with PosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY as the maker.
In Toledo Lucas County Frank J Cheney takes oath as senior partner of F J Cheney Co stating the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case cured by Hall's Catarh Medicine. Notary public attests on a dated November 1586. Cheney Co advertises Hall’s Catarrh Medicine and Hall’s Family Pills for constipation with testimonials offered.
A mix of small ads and brief notices. J W Falvella sells typewriter ribbons. marriages: Guerra Garcia and Mendoza Boto. plumbers and offices moved. district court civil matters and upcoming criminal docket trials. dry cleaning and tailoring services. St Patrick's Day observations. weather notes. military discharge departing soldiers. Ursuline Mother Mary Edward’s recovery. Mrs J S Roberts funeral. Sergeant John D Jeffers returns from overseas service.
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