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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1919

Page

19

New York Tailors Tied to Laredo Barber Shop Suits

New York tailors linked to the Laredo Barber Shop offer suits at one dollar per week with French dry cleaning and steam service.

Laredo

Pioneer Resident Laredo Dies at 87

Mrs. M. A. Hastings aged 87 widow of the late Judge B. M. Hastings died at her Laredo home after more than thirty years in the city. Funeral set for the next day. She is survived by children B. Hastings Mrs. A. H. Ford of this city Mrs. J. H. Gonzales of this city R. Hastings of Mexico City and T. D. Hastings of Tampico Mexico, with many friends sharing in the sorrow.

Laredo M. A. Hastings B. M. Hastings R. Hastings Mexico City T. D. Hastings Tampico Mexico

Criminal Docket Called in District Court Today

Judge Mullally presided as a jury was empanelled for Jose Elizondo charged with unlawfully carrying arms at the carnival. He was found guilty and fined 100, unable to pay, to serve jail time. Bernardino Gutierrez faced trial on an assault to murder charge at noon.

Mullally Jose Elizondo Eliigondo Elizondeuilly Bernardino Gutierrez

Death of Mrs. Alex Trimble at Home Sunday Morning

Mrs Wenceslada Benavides de Trimble wife of Mex Trimble died at 1410 Turbide Street Sunday morning after a lingering illness The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 5 Oclock from the home to San Augustin church with interment in the Catholic cemetery She was 60 and a sister of Rededo In addition to her husband she is survived by one daughter Miss Maria Trimble with many friends expressing sympathy

Wenceslada Benavides de Trimbie Mex ‘Trimpie Turbide Street San Augustia Chiurch Maria Trimble

C O P D Grocery Co Acquires C O D Grocery

Notice that the C O P D Grocery Co Incorporated has bought the C O D Grocery Co from O H Turin. G H Bevette becomes manager and will greet former customers. The notice thanks patrons for past patronage and wishes continued support under new management.

C. O. PD. Grocery. Co. Incorporated C. O. D. Grocery Co O. H. Turin G. H. Bevette Beve'te C.O. D. Grocery Co., Inc Mgr

Methodist Church Women Meet at 4 PM Monday

The Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will assemble at the church at four in the afternoon Monday. In the evening there is a dance planned at the Woman's Club. On Tuesday the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meets weekly at the Rectory at four in the afternoon.

Women's’ Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Woman's Club Christ Church

Toward the Light and Local Social Notes

An editorial admonition urges the son to seek the light and keep faith as opportunities falter. The rest of the item lists brief notes on visitors and residents including Mr. M. Tilly returning from Oregon, Mrs. Derby from San Antonio, the Martins and Marosa Ranch visitors, Arthur Hazelrigg in town, Miss Esther Sharkey, and gatherings in San Antonio and Houston. Also mentions Red Cross committee correction and a grand lodge trip by Rev. Barr. A military wedding at Fort MeInoch concludes the piece with details of attendees and a Lohengrin bridal chorus excerpt.

Bride Weds in Elaborate Fort MacIntosh Ceremony

In a drawing room ceremony Mrs. Smith, matron of honor, led the bridal party to an improvised altar with Miss Effie May Kaempfer and Miss Laglinde Smith as flower girls. The bride, in pale georgette, was given in marriage by W. E. Alberthal to Lieut. Carroll. Chaplain Vincent officiated as musicians provided soft piano and violin tones. After the service Miss Slaughter sang. The reception followed with a green and white dining room, silver candelabra, and an extensive buffet. The Thirty-seventh Infantry band played as lights glowed under a mesquite tree for dancing. Major and Mrs. White, Major and Mrs. Bassett, Captain and Mrs. Cole, Captain and Mrs. Johnson, and Lt. and Mrs. Tunnison attended. Major and Mrs. White will reside at Fort MacIntosh.

White Bassett Cole Johnson Tunnison Thirty-seventh Infantry Fort MacIntosh

Today’s Aniversaries Highlight Historic Dates

A concise list of notable anniversaries spans 1819 Southwark Bridge opening in London, 1848 Kiel implication for Schleswig Holstein, 1851 birth of Texas Governor James S. Hogg, 1869 death of Swiss general Jomini, 1891 East Africa influence talks, 1895 WV Governor Pierpont birth, 1915 Antwerp raid, 1916 Sussex torpedoing, and 1917 Nivelle offensives on the German front.

East Africa Rome Francis H. Pierpont West Virginia Pittsburgh Monongahela County

Seed executive Albert J Biggio visits Dallas kin

Albert J. Biggio, manager of the David Hardie Seed Co. of Dallas, arrived in the city last night for a short visit. He is staying at the home of his sister Mrs. R. K. Mims.

Albert J. Biggio David Hardie Seed Co Dallas City R. K. Mims

Hotel Arrivals Prompted by City Visitors

Travelers listed include G. B. Mata from New York City Ltreher from St. Louis F A Rubalcava and family G P Dryger from New York City Julian Cefial Enrique Valdez from San Antonio A A Crochr from Boston.

G. B. Mata New York City Ltreher St. Louis F. A. Rubalcava G. P. Dryger Julian Cefial Enrique Valdez San Antonio A. A. Crochr Boston

Mickie Says Jerr Sometimes I Wish You Wuz A Log

Fragmentary chat captures a chaotic newsroom moment about delays caused by copy flow and last minute edits as staff scramble to meet press deadlines. The speaker vents about late papers and the pressure on reporters and editors.

Old Sea Captain Vents Pride At Storm Tale

The old sea captain boasts of past voyages as his son Jack arrives to report a mutt storm. The father recalls a Cape voyage where the ship endured loss yet pressed on. The son adds more dramatic effects of the storm before the captain interrupts, praising his boy.

Jack Mr. Tar Cape

Dean's Kidney Pills Promised Relief for Kidney Troubles

A testimonial from Laredo notes backaches nervous spells and dizziness linked to kidney issues. Mrs. T Guernsey reports relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at City Drug Co. The ad extolls Dean's Kidney Pills as a quick remedy priced 60 cents with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY listed as maker.

Dean Laredo

Ancient Egypt Wool Unclean. Mummies Wrapped In Linen Evidence

A long excerpt discusses ancient Egyptian views on wool and linen wrappings found on a mummy of a princess entombed 2000 years before Christ. It notes widespread use of linen and echoes modern parallels with current burial customs and labor practices.

Glasgow Mexico Great Britain

Six Nations Women Send Mohawk Church Painting to Princess Patricia

The Six Nations Indian women have presented Princess Patricia with a bridal gift an oil painting showing the old Mohawk church on the Brantford Ontario reserve.

Six Nations

Hungarian Bolshevik seizure sparks European crisis

Reports from Washington and Vienna describe Hungary seizing the government, proclaiming a Bolshevik regime and declaring war on Entente powers. Diplomats warn of instability, possible shifts in Austria and Poland, with European leaders debating peace and alliance responses.

Associated Press Washington

Unusual finds and curios in distant lands

Rediscovered ostrich remains in Madagascar reach tall heights twelve to fourteen feet. Borneo yields a remarkable spectrum of colored diamonds from yellow to pure blue. A tale claims John MacCormack demanded $20 000 for TipTperary but settled for a royalty that earned him $250 000 from 2,500,000 in sales. In Austria arsenic intoxication is traditional in some hills, with women praised for beauty. The British Speaker's salary is $5,000 with a palace, perquisites, and gifts, and retirement brings a peerage and $26,006 yearly pension.

Madagascar Borneo John MacCormack Tipperary Austria Hungary House of Commons Westminister Sandringham Windsor London

Weather outlook from New Orleans bureau

Tonight showers and Tuesday cloudy forecast. Fort Mcintosh observations show a max of 86? degs and a min of 54 degs with a north wind and cloudy skies.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co Fort Mcintosh

Cheaper Food Expected After Conference With Officials

Associated Press reports in Washington that cheaper food is forecast for the near future following a conference with food administration officials in New York. Chairman Leek of the department of commerce industrial board announced the prediction. Newport News notes the 192d Field Artillery, part of the old Texas National Guard, arrived aboard the transport Kronsland for demobilization at Camp Bowie.

Associated Press Washington Leek Department of Commieres Industrial Board Food Administration New York Newport News 192D Field Artillery Texas National Guard Kronsland Camp Bowie

Bad Taste to Your Mouth Remedies Digestion

The article promotes Chamberlain's Tabletas as a remedy for a bad taste in the mouth indicating digestion fault. It claims the tablets correct the disorder and gently move the bowels and praises the medicine as one of the best you have become acquainted with.

Times Readers Watch for Daily Opportunities

The Times offers daily opportunities with a subscription at 60 cents per month. This ad-style note highlights ongoing access to content and a low monthly rate.

the Times

Jocular Exchange Sparks Lighthearted City Talk

A Kansas City Journal item reflects on parental pride and embarrassment as a parent jokes about a child’s candid statements. The column notes how truth can appear unexpectedly in family life, prompting shared laughter and community reaction.

Argentina elects first woman candidate for parliament

Sefora Julieta Lanteri de Renshaw a Buenos Aires physician announces her candidacy for the Chamber of Deputies marking a historic step for women in Argentina. Virginia Colonial Dames present Mrs. Woodrow Wilson with Pocahontas portrait while Mary Jansky visits a snowbound Republic County school. European convents reportedly house over 30 prisoners from noble houses now cloistered as nuns.

Argentina Sefora Julieta Lanteri de Renshaw Buenos Aires Chamber of Deputies Virginia Colonial Dames Woodrow Wilson Pocahontas Women's Foreign Missionary Society of M. E. Church Boston Loig Parker J. W. Parker India Mias Mary Jansky Republic County Kansas

Holsheviki disease and chief enemy intrigues

A fragment notes Holsheviki disease and the chief enemy’s opportunities for intrigue. The text hints at political contention and strategic moves without full details.

Lenine in Wireless Talks With Budapest on Hungary

Reports from Budapest say Bolshevik premier Nikolai Lenine conferred by wireless with foreign representatives of the new Hungarian communist government. The exchanges are described in advices reaching Copenhagen on March 24.

Basel Lenine Copenhagen Nikolai Lenine Russia Budapest

Austrian workers council rejects joining Hungarian Soviet move

Amsterdam dispatch says the Austrian central workers' council has decided not to participate in the movement to establish a soviet government in Austria. The report cites Vienna authorities as the source and notes the stance was announced March 24.

Amsterdam Central Workers’ Council Moevement Austria Vienna Despach Siya

Forces Against Hungary Amid Czech Slovak Move

A Czecho Slovak army was sent to Hungary per an official Vienna report. A Berlin dispatch says T G Masarek, president of Czecho Slovakia, has resigned. The news comes as tensions rise in Central Europe.

Hungary Copenhagen Vienna Berlin T. G. Masarek Czecho- Slovakia

Ukraine and Bolshevik Delegates Seek Settlement

Vienna reports negotiations have started between Ukraine and Bolshevik delegates to settle differences. Bolshevik leader Radowsky has arrived at Ukrainian headquarters, according to Ukrainian headquarters.

Vienna Ukraine Nolshevik Radowsky

German Agent Seeks Closer Ties With Soviet Russia

Paris March 24 Count von Brock dorf Rantzau German foreign minister sends a representative to Moscow to report on the situation and study ways to improve political and economic relations with the Bolshevik government.

Paris Count von Brockdorf Rantzau Moscow Zurich

Germany firm on Dantzig stand in peace talks

President Ebert stated in a Berlin despatch that Germany cannot and will not sign a peace that includes the annexation of Dantaig by Poland. The remarks were made in a Sunday speech from Copenhagen reported March 24.

Copenhagen Germany Dantaig Poland Ebert Berlin

Bumptious Farmer Seeks Carriage With Attitude

An old farmer, after years of toil and thrift, visits a carriage builder to request a family carriage. When asked about rubber tires, he retorts that his family wants to know they are riding, not comforted by modern tech.

Edinburgh Weekly Scotsman

Snow Liniment Ad for Pain Relief

An advertisement promotes BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT for pain in the side or back that occurs when straightening up. It claims the product relaxes contracted muscles and restores ease of movement. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles sold by all druggists.

Ballard

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