Boycott power of League of Nations eyed as enforcement tool
The writer argues the league would enforce compliance not by war but by global boycotts and naval blockades led by Britain and the United States. He says control of trade and shipping could coerce offending nations and cites Germany and Russia as targets. He also notes Hoover will administer relief to Germany and calls for allied terms enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Germany
Austria
Serbia
Pte
League
Great Britain
United States
Seven Seas
Russia
Herbert Hoover
Weimar
Lusitania
Food for Germans deal to fuel postwar recovery
After tough talks Germany will buy a defined food tranche with nearly 100 million dollars in gold deposited in Brussels. Germany will repay with ships and raw materials including lumber potash coal while the United States supplies flour. The arrangement hinges on German cargo ships and security deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
France
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Produce merchant gains 30 pounds
Amory Mississippi produce merchant B Gwin reports a 30 pound weight gain after taking Tanlac. He says his digestion improved, headaches eased, nerves relaxed, and he can work harder now than in ten years. WindroD Drug Co. in Laredo is listed as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Gwin
Amory, Miss
Laredo
Windrow Drug Co
Adv
Notable historical milestones and deaths listed by year
A compact ledger of events and biographical notes spanning 1805 to 1917. It records Napoleon becoming King of Italy, deaths of DeArmond and Phelps, Samuel Randall becoming Speaker, Bismarck’s resignation, Allen Campbell’s death, and early 20th century naval and land battles in Europe during World Wars I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Bonaparte
Italy
David A. DeArmond
Missouri
Congress
Blair County
Butler
Guy R. Phelps
Life
America
Hartford
Simsbury
Samuel J. Randall
U. S
House of Representatives
Prince Bismarck
Allen Campbell
Union Pacific Railroad
New York City
Albany
N. Y
Dardanelles
Vaux
Doctor’s quip on longevity and fragile lives
A wry exchange contrasts fragile people living long with healthier others dying sooner. The Boston Transcript captions the jokey line about mortality and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Laredo Property Owners Back Street Widening Plan
Citizens McComb Greer and Clark propose widening Farragut street by setting back their property lines and Judge Greer offers Salinas Avenue frontage to extend the widening from Farragut to Christen property. The plan argues broader thoroughfares are essential for a growing city with heavier traffic and would standardize future building to align with established setbacks.
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Laredo
Messrs. McComb
Greer and Clark
Farragut Street
Judge Greer
Salinas Avenue
Christen
Texas
Get Rid of That Persistent Cough
Promote Eckman s Alterative tonic and upbuilder used for twenty years helps against coughing colds and lung ailments. Offered in 8c and 1.50 dollar bottles through druggists or Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Father sustains burns as daughter saved from fire
City Policeman Pudenciano Vasquez, bandaged at home on Garfield Street, recounts an early morning fire. His 18 year old daughter Guadalupe, a Kress clerk, stood in front of a gas stove when her clothing caught fire. the father smothered the flames and suffered burns while the daughter escaped unharmed though badly frightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pudenciano Vasquez
Garfield Street
Sanders Avenue
Guadalupe Vasquez
Kress
For a Bad Cold Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A timeless remedy for a bad cold is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It has stood the test of time and can be depended upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Dr John W Hamilton Enters Seventy Fifth Year Leader in Methodism
Dr John W Hamilton today marks his seventy fifth birthday as a renowned clergyman and educator in the Methodist Episcopal Church. A retired bishop and former chancellor of American University in Washington, he founded the People's Church in Boston in 1875 and led missions in Alaska and Hawaii while serving as a church delegate abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hamilton
Methodist Episcopal
United States
American University
Washington, D. C
Hamilton
Virginia
Boston University
People's Church
Boston
New England
Alaska
Hawaii
Just Wright Shoe Proclaims Quality and Value at Richter's
Local ads promote Just Wright Shoe as the shoe for men with price range $7.50 to $10.00 at Richter's. Jitney service offered and various small business spots advertised, including cleaning, shoe repair, notary, and printing services. Also notes the first carload of Laredo Bermuda onions heading to eastern markets between now and April 1.
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Romulo Flores
Manuela Chavez
Aubrey J. Bassett
Marie Cassidy
Jesus Camacho
Maria de Jesus Trejo
Francisco Rodriguez
Simona de la Rosa
Juarez
Laredo
Just Wright
Richter’s
Wright
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Farragut Street
Four Governors to Meet in Laredo on April Seventh
International conference to be held in Laredo on April seventh will involve Governor Hobby of Texas and Mexican governors Mireles Ozuna Zambrano. United States Consul Randolph Robertson and assistants Thomas A. Coleman and Sam J. Jordan coordinated arrangements after the 1918 influenza postponement. Hobby and Ozuna have accepted. Mireles Zambrano are expected to attend.
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Hobby
Texas
Mireres
Ozuna
Zambrano
Rio Grande
United States
Randolph Robertson
Laredo
Messrs
Thomas A. Coleman
Sam J. Jordan
Mireles
Robertson
Today’s Birthdays Highlight Notable Historical Figures
Xenophon P. Wilfly former Missouri senator born Audrain County 48 years ago. Sir Percy Sherwood Dominion Police commissioner born Ottawa 65 years ago. Victor Murdock FTC member born Burlingame Kansas 48 years ago. Marilla M. Ricker NH lawyer author gubernatorial candidate born New Durham 79 years ago. Edith Storey actress born New York City 27 years ago. Frank Moran heavyweight fighter born Cleveland 32 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenophon P. Wilfly
United States
Missouri
Audrain County
Percy Sherwood
Dominion Police
Ottawa
Victor Murdock
Federal Trade Commission
Burlingame
Kas
Marilla M.ricker
New Hampshire
New Durham
N. H
Edith Storey
New York City
Frank Moran
Cleveland
Lillian Walker Shines In The Love Hunger At Royal
Lillian Walker led the audience at the Royal Theater in The Love Hunger adapted from the novel Fran. The sunlit star delivered her usual high standard of entertainment in the title role of a young girl who sought friendship and a happy home, with a satisfying ending.
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Royal Theater
Lillian Walker
Fran
Miss Walter
Levy Arrested for Smuggling Jewelry and Diamonds
Isaac B. Levy president of Foreign Products Co. and 170 Broadway New York was arrested by customs officials after crossing from the Mexican side of the Rio Grande on a smuggling charge. His trunks were searched and a large quantity of jewelry diamonds and opals seized. Levy posted $5 000 bail and awaits a preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac B. Levy
The
Foreign Products Co
Broadway
New York
Rio Grande
Levy
United States
Henry
Is It a Habit A Tire Care Reminder
A public notice urges tire maintenance and advises replacing a damaged casing. It promotes THE TIRE SHOP at 611 Juarez Avenue with an expert mechanic, offering puncture repair to rebuilding services and promising guaranteed work. The ad includes a phone number 1414 and a 3-17-6t date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez Avenue
Times offers daily watch for opportunities
The Times advertises a subscription plan inviting readers to watch for opportunities every day, priced at 60 cents per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watch the Times
Linares Barber Shop Offers First Class Mani Cure
Ladies and gentlemen visit Linares' barber shop at Convent Avenue and Lincoln Street for a first class manicure and haircut. Date referenced 3 18 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linares
Convent Avenue
Lincoln Street
Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald Pianist Soprano Director Royal Concert Orchestra
Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald listed as pianist soprano and director of the Royal Concert Orchestra with contact details. Prof Julian M de Villar and Miss Annie Thaison listed as piano and music teachers with addresses and phone numbers. An advice note suggests slow eating and Chamberlain's Tablets before bed for sour stomach.
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Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald
Royal Concert Orchestra
Julian M. DE Villar
San Dario Avenue
Annie Thaison
Houston St
Chamberlain
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Sure Fit Tailors
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
J. Nieto
J. L. Fierros
Moran Music Co
Bellmont
Main Ave
Fidel Cantu
Crescent
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Crescent Carage
Times
Messrs. Coleman and
Jordan
ROYAL
Caredo Ice Factory
M. Sauvighet
C. Buenz Lumber
Ogalers In
Physicians and Surgeons
O. J. Cook
Richter Building
H. M. Austin
H. Stow Garlick
RS. C. F
H. E. Kenney
Matamoros
Hicks, Phelps, Dickson and
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San Antonio
Walls
Joan L. George
Mfice
Alexander
O'Meara
Neblett
Alexander Bldg
E. A. Atlee
Ntice
Nat'l Bank
Hal W. Greer
Paul W. Evans
R. A. E. McCulloch
J. K. Thompson
Dentlet
Richter
N. W
Corner Market Plaza
R. W. J. Wilson
A. G. Thompson
City Drug Co
Cor. Hidalgo St
Flores Ave
Undertakers
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Jarvis Plaza
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