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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1919
Page
22
The column defends Laredo and Webb County against petty critics while noting an oil pool near the city may be drilled. It advocates letting landowners handle leases and urges fair job priority for returning soldiers, urging employers to place veterans first.
Returning soldiers expected to reoccupy their prewar roles as employers face a dilemma. With wages high during the war and many women filling jobs, bosses now balance gratitude to wartime helpers against the need to reinstate returning men who may need higher pay themselves.
An ad claims WEREINE cures indigestion by relieving pain within minutes and expelling fermenting matter from the bowels. It notes the product is sold by all druggists at a price.
March 2 reports honor for Gen Graves a former colonel promoted toward brigadier general and nominated by the President in early 1910s. He served on the general staff and distinguished himself in the Philippines and battles against insurgents. He led the Wight Division in training before heading Siberian expedition.
The first meeting led by Mr Cummings of the Federal Reserve set up temporary chairs for both men and women's committees to organize the Victory Loan drive starting April 21. A mass meeting will select permanent chairs and ward leaders, with Matthes named for men and Mrs Young for women.
March 27 marks historic events from 1802 Ceylon ceded to Britain by Amiens to 1916 French losses near Salonika. Notable items include 1836 Fannin and 415 Texans captured and 330 executed at Goliad, 1869 James Harper longtime New York publisher dies, 1894 New Jersey racetrack repeal, 1915 French repulse at Hartmans Weileckopt, and earlier Palestine expedition near Gaza.
I M S Ryan president of the Laredo Independent School District orders an election on the first Saturday in April 1919 to elect four trustees. Voting places are Central Grammar School for precincts 1 and 2 with officers Hirsch Mendoza and Zagarnaga, and Urbahn School with Levendecker Agan and Martinez. Polls open 9 AM to 6 PM.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Hillert, who died Tuesday morning, was held yesterday at 3 pm from her Houston street home. Rev V Wharton presided, with many friends attending. Floral tributes filled the grave site, honoring the late Good and Noble Woman and the memory of her husband and child. Pallbearers were Archibald J Svaman, Royle Ki Mims, Clarence Jefferies, J A Trout, James H Wines, and Eugene Christen. Honorary pallbearers included Sim W Brown, Robert McCubioch Sr, D D Davis, Brace Thompson.
Rio Grande Lodge No 275 meets every Thursday evening at 8 pm Pred Ey Mackay Noble Grand J H Barlow Secretary Serco Lareds Encampment Now 29 meets every second and fourth Friday at 8 pm Jos Netzer Chief Patriarch G W Pew Scribe G W Glasscock Rebekah Lodge No 408 meets every first and third Friday at 7 pm Miss Hortense Tannenbaum Noble Grand Jos Netzer Secretary All visiting Brothers and Sisters invited to attend Lodge room at the corner of Farragut Street and Convegant Avenue
In Crystal City district court the cases include Thopteet Secapio Cangales pleading guilty to theft of cattle with a two year penitentiary term. Santana Cutiermez admitted assault to murder and received two years in the penitentiary with suspended sentence amid a citizen petition for mercy. Guillermo Longoria was given six months in county jail for abandonment of wife and child. Ramon Villareal’s extortion case continued due to missing witnesses.
Notice dated March 1 2018 declares a bankruptcy proceeding under WM Ramsay Trustee. It announces sale of land in Laredo Texas under the trust and estate proceedings with docketed details to follow in the legal notice.
A report notes Lieut. Ed Moser visiting London en route to Scotland and planning a stop at Blarney Castle in Ireland. The piece mentions a London headquarters presence and hints at wartime memories of soldiers who fought with American forces, plus a nod to the Blarneystone as a sight.
Roy Goggin s was found guilty on a theft charge in district court and sentenced to five years with a suspended sentence. The jury cited his mental condition based on depositions and testimony from San Antonio physicians. Deputy Sheriff Diaz testified Goggin s had been peaceful and law abiding, aiding public safety.
A mock advertisement describes Gets-It as a painless corn remedy. It claims two drops end the pain and allow peeling the corn easily, noting the corn does not irritate the skin and a quick result follows.
Flores Avenue offers suit cleaning and steam pressing at one dollar weekly with contact via phone number 1126.
A Masonic notice invites visiting brethren to attend a Caled meeting of Laredo Lodge No. APL tonight at 2 80. Work in MM Derres. Brethren invited to participate.
Advertisement touts WHITES CREAM VERMIL FUGE as an approved remedy to rid children of worms. Claims include relief from pale cross frettil and sickness, with the child becoming strong and robust after treatment. Price 2d per bottle, sold by all druggists.
A scattered set of 20th century business and personal listings shows professionals such as HAL W. GREER lawyer PAUL W EVANS attorney dental offices on Wilcox Block and market areas, K THOMPSON and W J WILSON dentists, A G THOMPSON for City Programs, John Convery funeral director, Jake Gebhardt pianist and soprano, Royal Concert Orchestra director, Prof Julian M De Villar piano teacher, MISS ANNIE THAISON music teacher with contact details and addresses across Salinas Ave Curate Houston St San Carlo Ave Hidalgo Stand plus various phones and office locations.
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