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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1919
Page
18
The Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company lists publishers and proprietors and details daily and weekly circulation options. It notes delivery methods, pricing for different durations, and payment terms for subscriptions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The newspaper states AP exclusive rights to republication of all AP dispatched and locally credited news, asserting control over use of such material within the paper.
Monday's Daily reports a purported $6,000 acre Japanese land purchase along the California border in Lower California. The deal is described as possibly a front to smuggle Japanese into the United States, raising Monroe Doctrine concerns and fears of territory transfer and immigration control.
The text argues that Japan must observe and that the United States should push back against a land sale linked fishing project. It warns Mexico cannot afford antagonism to the US, and that Japan lacks funds for offshore subsidies, urging protest to block the deal.
The Jewish Relief Committee urges contributions from non Jews in the United States for relief of six million Jews in Europe and Asia facing starvation. A $35 million campaign targets funds for Jewish civilians abroad with emphasis that Red Cross lacks access and that Jews require direct aid through Jewish organizations. The appeal stresses shared humanity and notes Jews have supported soldiers, war efforts, and other causes while facing discrimination.
On March 24 Metz and Cologne were bombed by British airmen and Paris faced shelling from German long range guns. German forces pushed the British back across the Somme and repelled French and American reinforcements.
An advertised patent remedy named Herb ine claims to cure constipation and restore regular bowel movements. It is offered for sale at 60 cents through druggists.
The School Board of the Independent School District of Laredo Texas orders an election on the first Saturday in April 1919 to elect four trustees. Polling places include Central Grammar School for Precincts 1 and 2 and Urbanha School for Precinct 3 and 4 with named election officers. The polls open 8 AM to 7 PM under Texas law.
Captain John Jacob Astor journeyed to New York for a visit with family ties to Lady Wigted and Earl Minto. He is recuperating at Palm Beach after serving with the Portre Revel Garrison artillery.
An article describes two societies formed to protect native birds in New Zealand. The groups operate under government oversight, issuing licenses and introducing various game birds while funding penalties for destroying beneficial species.
State of Ghia Toledo Lucas Canty Frank J Cheney swears as partner in the firm Cheney Co that the firm will pay the sum of one hundred dollars. Notary public signs on December 7 in Toledo. accompanying text advertises Catarrh Medicine and testimonials.
An advertisement from The Times promotes a daily watch subscription option priced at zero dollars monthly, inviting readers to seize a no-cost access deal with ongoing daily coverage.
Claude Kitchin born in Scotland Neck North Carolina sixty years ago today. Charles A Kennedy born in Montrose Iowa five years ago today. Margaret Carnegie born in Pittsburgh twenty two years ago today. Aven Nelson born in Lee County Iowa sixty years ago today. Garrett P Servist born in Sharon Springs New York sixty eight years ago today. William S Jennings born in Centralia Illinois fifty six years ago today.
In the Southern District of Texas Laredo notice of sale by trustee FP Ramsay in bankruptcy case no 43 for JK Forseck & Sons. An undivided one half interest in ten head of mules to be sold at public auction for cash at Las tas Farm along the Rio Sande and Eagle Pass Railway line in County Texas on April 1 1919 between 10 am and 4 pm. The sale follows a March 18 1919 order of sale by Referee John C Scott.
Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt arrives in St Louis for the opening session of the suffrage Jubilee convention. A native of Ripon Wisconsin she has led the National American Woman Suffrage Association for years and built a career in education and reform across the United States and Europe.
Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi, Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 336 p m, fast trains to and from St Louis, night train from Laredo, daily except Sundays, miners and transfers, with timings and stations. Plus a drug advertisement for Jerbine indigestion remedy.
Two deeds of record since last report in The Times list transfers in Webb County. Garcia de Hivers and husband to Tomasa Mendoza convey one half of Lot No 68 in the West Division and Servando Navides acquires one acre in Por cid No 22 Webb County for 120 dollars.
Don Pedro Flores died at 9 39 Sunday morning at his home 817 Santa Ursula Avenue after a six week illness. A native of Villaldama Mexico he was 65 and moved to Laredo 22 years ago with his son Alcala Flores with whom he ran a business. Survived by wife Anna S Flores son Alcala Flores and daughters Maria and Blasita Flores the funeral from 817 Santa Ursula to San Agustin church followed by Catholic cemetery burial. Pallbearers listed include Manuel Santos Jose Gonzalez and Jesus R Ploves among others. Honorary pallbearers named from local prominent residents.
Short services at the Presbyterian Church will be held Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings starting at 7 45 conducted by the Pastor. The meeting will discuss the progressive program of the Southern Presbyterian Church.
An old advertisement touts a generic cough or grippe remedy used for fifty years. It claims rapid relief for men women and children and offers generous size bottles priced 60 cents and 1.20 dollars.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising clear bowels and minds. Separately a letter from Wagoner Hopfe, a light heavyweight boxing champ, details illness on arrival at Camp Travis San Antonio and a plea to regain strength for a boxing tournament.
Mrs Fidie Buckner Turpin wife of Dr Thomas J Turpin died at Mercy Hospital after a year of declining health. She and her husband had lived at Dolores and she was survived by her husband daughter Mrs John Newton Goddard of St Louis Missouri and three grandchildren. Funeral held at Christ Church with Rev C W Cook officiating and interment in the church burial plot. many friends from San Antonio and Corpus Christi attended.
A set of views shows the Pan Motor Company's plant in Saint Paul Minnesota and the manufacturing process. Scenes include exterior views of machinery and interior details demonstrating workers at their tasks while living in new homes at Antowan near the Mississippi in Stearns County.
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