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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1919
Page
4
The Texas legislature passes a gross production tax of one and a half percent, aiming to fund state needs without overburdening producers. It estimates about two million dollars yearly from current output and suggests future fields could boost revenue, contrasting Mexican policy. The piece links oil growth to postwar demand and broader economic prospects.
The article surveys a proposed plan from Wisconsin senators to end the war without a formal peace treaty. Senator Lenroot threatens to push a Senate approved peace if President Wilson fails to negotiate a satisfactory accord, risking the sacrifices of Americans.
Captain Victor Heintz of Ohio issues a tirade against army regulation bans on overseas insignia. Heintz, a Republican congressman, argues soldiers should wear the badges they earned in battle and has secured his discharge.
First Lieutenant Kennedy instructs his platoon on shoe sizing for hikes. A large Virginian farmer resists, saying no shoes exist two sizes larger than his current pair, tensing the training scene.
A U S soldier from Melrose Massachusetts returns from Red Triangle huts in Calais and Ypres. A censor reviews a letter critical of the Y M C A and forces a revision. The letter is torn up after the soldier quietly protests and salutes.
Figures compiled by the Army Y M C A in San Antonio show 24 700 meetings in Y huts across the Southern department from May 1917 to December 31 1918 with 4 523 343 attendees and 74 457 soldiers requesting prayers. Christian decisions reached 69 929 and 66 581 renewed purposes, while 318 246 personal interviews occurred with 111 168 read the Bible and 34 097 prayed.
A United States Regional Director of Railways warns farmers that fertilizer movement should be spread over January to March. He notes normal yearly traffic of 3 to 5 million tons and 160 000 carloads, but only about 60 000 cars have moved by February 10, risking last minute overloads and complaints.
The article argues fertilizers raise yields with less labor, boosting profits in cotton farming. With labor costs rising, cutting fertilizer use would shrink profits. Fertilizers save labor and improve profit margins more than any reduction in price, especially on less fertile land.
Alfred von Tirpitz oldest Exiled former Grand Admiral reaches his 70th birthday penniless in exile. Born commoner he rose from cadet to rear admiral later commanding China waters and shaping the naval law that built the German fleet.
Customs authorities seized trunks belonging to Isaac B. Levy of New York containing church artifacts valued in the thousands. The haul includes gold vestments, sacred thrones, diamond rings, ivory paintings, and silk emblems believed to have belonged to Roman Catholic churches in Mexico. Levy was bound over for the federal grand jury and released on $2,000 bail.
In the Southern District of Texas Laredo notice opens for J K Forseck sons bankrupt sale of one half interest in ten mules. Auction at Las Slitas Farm Rio Grande Eagle Pass Railway Webb County Texas April 1 1919 between 10 AM and 4 PM. Ramsay trustee signs.
The daylight saving law, enacted as a war measure, will be effective again on April 1. Clocks will move forward one hour so workers start one hour earlier and finish one hour earlier, shifting 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and noon to an hour earlier, with evenings staying lighter longer for after-work activities.
Attention shoppers visit Linares' barber shop at Convent Avenue and Lincoln Street for a first class manicure service advertised in local notices dated 3 18 1f.
The Laredo city council at its semi monthly session approved an ordinance to prohibit begging within city limits and to supersede existing rules. Mayor McComb will implement it before the international bridge opens to traffic attracting beggars from Nuevo Laredo. The body also planned further ordinances on city limits for lumber structures and penalties for open food store doors and instructed jitney drivers to repair benches.
Laredo Webb county deeds filed since last report reflect continued brisk realty activity. J Maxey Pace transfers Lot 11 in the north half of the east half of block 304 to Manuel Perez Salinas for 2700. H F Valdez sells Lots 4 5 and 6 in block 26 to Andres Salinas Reyna for 3150. Amelia Mufiot transfers Lot 3 in block 268 to Mrs Tomaso G de Almanza for 550.
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The text notes that white wedding dresses are comparatively modern while crimson was the bridal color in the Middle Ages, highlighting a shift in traditional wedding attire.
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