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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1919

Page

2

The Fruits of Oppression in Jewish History

The article surveys centuries of Jewish oppression in Europe with focus on Russia Germany Austria and Hungary. It notes rising Jewish prominence during World War I amid Bolshevik influence and describes Jewish leaders in Hungary and Russia while cautioning against generalizations about Jews and Bolshevism.

Europe Russia Germany Austria Hungary Uitiner Thesetyer Lenine Retzky Poland Vienna New York East Side England Sinn Fein Ireland Switzerland

Anniversaries Marking War Correspondents to 1917

The March 28 entries recount notable births and deaths from 1820 to 1917 including Sir Howard Russell, Jacob Gallinger, Garibaldi, and Prince Leopold. It notes 1908 mine disaster at Hanna Wyoming and 1915 Faloba sinking, plus 1916 St Eloi fighting and a 1917 German Austrian emperors meeting on war avoidance.

Additional Oil Leases Secured in Webb County

Texas Steel Co of Dallas filed six oil and gas leases with Webb county records totaling 36 465 acres. Tracts include Antonio Salinas 20209 acres Julio R Rodriguez 1108 acres J A Rodriguez 1747 910 acres J Martin 10000 acres G P Farias 1223 acres and Isabel and Inocente Farias 2178 310 acres all in northeastern Webb county.

Texas Steel Co Dallas Webb County W. E. Sturgis Antonio Salinas Julio R. Rodriguez J. A. Rodriguez J. ©. Martin G. P. Farias Isabel and Inocente Farias

A Crying Shame Over Rail Stop and Childlike Fare

A San Antonio public notice criticizes railroad policing for arresting a man riding without fare to seek work in Beaumont. He carries photos of his Arizona children and sends money while seeking lines, yet faces jail and fines. The piece urges mercy and cautions against prosecuting trivial offenses while serious criminals evade justice.

San Antonio Beaumont Arizona

Trained nurse testifies to Tanlac relief in Denver

Mrs. F Forrester a Grand Central Hotel resident testified to Tanlac benefits after seven years of indigestion and heart distress. She described daily vomiting, weight loss, and near suffocation at night, noting a nine pound gain and continued use. Windrow Drug Co sells Tanlac in Laredo.

F. ©. Forrester Grand Central Hotel Denver Colo Tanlac Laredo Windrow Drug Co Adv

Hapgood Nominated U S Minister to Denmark by Wilson

Norman Hapgood, a journalist and long time editor of weekly publications, is named by President Wilson as United States Minister to Denmark. Born in Chicago in 1868, he studied at Harvard and worked as a dramatic critic before writing influential books. His first political role came in 1916 as organizer of the Wilson Independent League.

Norman Hapgood Wilson United States Denmark Hapgood Chicago Harvard New York Ilis Wilson Independent League

Birthdays of notable figures mark anniversaries

Norman Hapgood United States Minister to Denmark born in Chicago five years ago today. Edward Scofield former Wisconsin governor born in Clearfield Pennsylvania 77 years ago today. Dr William Allen Neilson president of Smith College born in Scotland 50 years ago today. Aristide Briand former French premier born in Nantes France 58 years ago today. Frank Clark U S representative from Florida born in Eufaula Alabama 59 years ago today.

Norman Hapgood United States Denmark Chicago Edward Scofield Wisconsin Clearfield William Allen Neilson Smith College Scotland Aristide Briand France Nantes Frank Clark Congress Florida Eufala Ala

Bond election tomorrow for modern sewer system in Laredo

A special election is set in Laredo for a 125000 bond to fund a modern sewer system. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm in four wards at specified locations, urging qualified voters to participate for progress.

Laredo F. Sanchez Iturbide Street Matamoros Street A. R. Garcia Lincoln Street Urbahn Victoria Street Taredo

Laredo Water Co Announces Saturday Afternoon Closings

Effective March 29 1919 the Laredo Water Co states offices will close on Saturday afternoons. In emergencies call phone 198 or 9638. Notice dated 3 28 31.

Laredo Water CO

Bargain Sale At M Joseph Store Opens Amid Crowds

The dry goods stock of M Joseph store, now owned by Shapu and Frelich, launched a fourteen day sale. Goods are clearly marked with large red prices and many bargains span dry goods, shoes and notions. The opening crowd filled the store, signaling a strong sale.

M. Joseph Shapu & Frelich

Bike and Auto Collision Injures Young Messenger

Angelito Trevisio known as Flaco, an eighteen year old delivery boy for Butler Brothers tailors, was seriously injured when a car owned by Don Fidel Gonzales struck him on Matamoros Street near the Pierce home. One wheel passed over him as both vehicles moved in opposite directions. he was taken to hospital unconscious but survived with no internal injuries.

Angelito Trevisio

Ford Tire Lot Sells Fast at Special Prices

A local ad offers twenty White Clincher non skid 30x31 tires with ironclad tread for 15.00 each. Red Rubber Inner Tubes listed at 2.95 for front Ford tires and 3.50 for rear tires.

Ford

City Sells Eight Blocks for 400 Dollars and Barthelow Buys

City of Laredo transfers eight city blocks to Pedro Llanos for 400 dollars. Mrs A J Barthelow sells lot 8 block 70 to M Little for 6000 dollars. Webb county deeds filed with the county clerk since last report list these transfers and consider- ations.

Webb County City of Laredo Pedro Llanos A. J. Barthelow M. Little W. D. Consideration

Dr King's New Discovery Relief for Cold Sore Throat

Advertises Dr King s New Discovery as a remedy for cold symptoms including cough bronchial irritation and sore throat. Claims quick relief loosens phlegm soothes throat and returns user to health with prices 60c and 1 20.

Bac

Make Your Bowels Behave with New Life Pills

Promotional blurb touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as perfect bowel trainers that cleanse the system surely and comfortably. If diet regulation fails to relieve torpidity these pills offer relief, priced at 25 cents.

Dr. King

Business men train under Lieut Edie in vigorous program

A visiting Chicago observer noted the rapid progress of a training program led by Lieutenant Edie for business men in Laredo. The instructor teaches up to 1200 individuals daily and received praise at the Holding Institute where the first class began Thursday.

Lieut Edie Laredo Chicago A. C. Richter Holding Institute

Stores told to post substitutes avoid misnaming Chamberlains

A writer recalls a man seeking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in local shops. Clerks misnamed products, causing frustration and a demand that stores post substitutions clearly. The piece argues substitutes undermine customer trust and harm reputation of makers.

Jim Wells County Named Home For First War Orphan

The Jim Wells County Chapter of the American Red Cross located in Alice Texas announced that Francisco Diaz age six son of a Tuscania victim and mother died 1916 is America's first war orphan. A reward check of 261.35 was sent to his guardian W R Peters of Benavides Texas. The gift came from a penny collection in Cuba plus a contribution from an Atlantic Division donor. Mrs Felix Hobbs led Home Service efforts to secure the identification and support for Francisco.

Laredo Texas Jim Wells County American Red Cross America Francisco Diaz Francisco Home Service Felix Hobbs Red Cross United States W. R. Peters Cuba Atlantic Benavides Home Service Section J. T. Wright Alice

Canadian gin firm to move plant to Laredo

The Gerlach-Higgins Milling Co., a major Texas gin operator, plans to relocate its $8,000 gin from Canadian near Amarillo to Laredo. The move, pushed by the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, aims to support local cotton growers this season.

Gerlach-Higgins Milling Co Laredo Amarillo

Money Makers In Classified Ads Draw Attention

Readers are offered lucrative opportunities in the classified section with multiple money making offers and advertisement spots. The note emphasizes potential earnings and high visibility for small businesses and individuals seeking quick returns.

Laredo Port Imports and Local Notices Trimmed

The morning list notes three carloads of guano manganese calamine and hides passing through Laredo. The Hat Shop advertises a White Sale and useful apparel with dates 3 27 21 and 3 26 31. Residents urged to vote for a 125000 sewer bond. Pan car sales tour by C Pandolfo party ends. locals praised the new Pan cars.

Mexico Laredo The Methodist Missionary Society C. Pandolfo Pan San Antonio

Poetic Snippet Of Mockery And Spite

A fragmentary verse recalls a scene where a woman frowns and calls him Mr. in a playful sting. The next night she acts out of spite toward the same man, referred to as the naughty Mr Kr Sr.

Mr. Kr. Sr

National of Mexico Express to Open Laredo Office

W F Donnelly returns to Laredo to establish the first U S branch of the National of Mexico Railways Express an express service for shipments to and from Mexico through an office set to open about April 10. The Mexican express concern will operate like the American Railway Express and should handle much business at the new office. Further details will follow once offices are secured.

W. FE. Donnelly Laredo Mexico United States National of Mexico Railways Express Mexican Express American Railway Express

Law Office Relocated to 707 Salinas Avenue

Hal W. Greer announces move of his law office to 707 Salinas Avenue. Contact number 216. Original date 3 26 41.

Salinas Avenue Hal W. Greer

Pavlova To Arrive In City With Thirty Artists

Mme Pavlova and thirty premier Russian dancers will travel from Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo by April 3 and arrive in our city on the morning of April 5. They will cross the Rio Grande, ride north to New York for a three day stay before sailing to Buenos Aires for a new engagement.

Mme. Pavlova Mexico City New York Nuevo Laredo Buenos Aires Mme. Pablona Laredo Rio Grande

Notice to TP A Members to Meet at Hamilton Hotel

All members of the T. P. A. are requested to attend a meeting at the Hamilton Hotel on Sunday March 30 1919 at 10 a m for the purpose of organizing a Post in Laredo.

Hamilton Hotel Laredo

Premature Despair Card Talk in Detroit

A Detroit Free Press clip notes a wife doubting her husband’s plan to become rich through playing cards for money. The exchange suggests skepticism about his gambling approach and the couple’s finances.

Detroit Free Press

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