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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1919

Page

4

Bolshevik Experiments Show Crowned Monarchy Fails

Wednesday's Daily analyzes how Bolshevik ideas threaten monarchies in Russia Germany and Austria Hungary arguing that absolute rule collapses under self government tests and that democracies like Britain France and the United States preserve stability while Bolsheviks promote force and property seizure. It contrasts the enduring British and American systems with the disintegration seen in former empires and urges local civic improvements in Laredo including sewerage and street paving projects funded by taxpayers.

Russia Germany Hungary Empire Austria Bohemia Jugo-Slava Great Britain Western Hemisphere France United States Free America

Local Field Shifts Focus From Town to Global Events

The article argues readers now care more about European events than local affairs. It notes wartime loyalties and journeys of Laredo youths shifting public interest toward Paris, London, Berlin and Budapest rather than hometown happenings.

Laredo Europe Times John Jones Paris London Berlin Budapest

Laredo Hit by Evening Wind and Rain Storm

A powerful wind and rainstorm swept Laredo last evening between six and seven o'clock. The storm brought dark clouds, lightning, and thunder, with gusts reaching gale force and rain driven by the wind for about thirty minutes. Several trees bent or swayed under the gusts, but most withstood the fury. the rain extended into the northern countryside and was felt generally in the area.

Laredo

Federal Court Session Set For April in Webb County

The April term of the U S District Court for the Southern District of Texas will convene in Webb County on Monday morning April 21. Federal Judge Hutcheson will preside with U S District Attorney Simmons, U S Marshal Jake Herring and others in attendance. The previous term faced a heavy docket. this term is expected to conclude in about three to four days.

United States Court For Southern District of Texas Webb County San Jacinto Way Hutcheson BE. Simmons United States District Tme District Green U. S Jake Herring Federal Court

Notice of Forfeiture Hearing in U S vs One Lot of Drugs

United States seizes drugs valued at 1065.90 under a pending libel in the Southern District of Texas. All claimants must appear at the U S Court in Laredo on April 21, 1919 to interpose claims and state their allegations. Deputy Allen Walker files the notice.

United States of America No. D. L U. S. District Court For Southern District of Texas Laredo Texas United States Court Room D. L U.S. District Court For No. D. S U. S. District Court United States Court

Fifty Dollars Mexican Gold Coin and Fifty Dollars American Gold Coin

Legal notice fragment referencing libel proceedings and a U.S. Marshal in the District of Texas. Mentions two gold coins and a case caption with no clear parties or dates readable.

Monition on Sal Ammoniac and Ammonium Carbonate Pending

Six barrels of sal ammoniac and four boxes ammonium carbonate listed as pending in the U.S. District. U.S. Marshal Lon in the District of Texas reports the action under No. D. L. 136.

United States of America No. D. L

Monition of Mexican Gold Coin Seizure in Texas Court

A monition for a Two Hundred Seventy Dollars Mexican Gold Coin No. DS 134 is filed in U S District Court in Laredo Texas. U S Marshal is to oversee procedures in the District of Texas.

One Lot of Drugs and Three Ladies Plush Overcoats

U S Marshal Son Dist of Texas seizes one lot of drugs and three ladies plush overcoats as part of district enforcement. Allen Walker deputy reports the seized items and custody details.

J. A. Herring U.S. Marshes Texas Allen Walker U.S. Marshal Son. Dist Marshal Lon Dist U. S. Marshal Son. Dist. of

Dr King’s New Discovery for Cough and Bronchial Attacks

A historic touting of Dr King’s New Discovery to ease coughing from colds or bronchial troubles. The ad claims millions have used it for half a century, noting availability from druggists since 1869 and prices at 60 cents and 1.20 dollars.

Dr. King

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Gentle Constipation Relief

Advertise a laxative claim stating constipation relief from Dr King’s New Life Pills. It asserts improved digestion and liver activity, with healthier skin. The pitch urges readers to buy a bottle now for 25 cents and start the day right.

Dr. King

Mar 26 Anniversaries Highlight 18th to 20th Century Events

A retrospective of anniversaries notes South Carolina adopting a Provisional Congress constitution in 1776, Duke of Cambridge born 1770s, Parma assassination in 1854, Lucci’s 40 day fast in 1890, Vermont women’s clubs formation in 1896, Rhodes’ death in 1902, Persian Christian killings in 1915, Paris war council in 1916, and German navy sinking ships in 1917.

South Carolina Provisional Congress Duke of Cambridge Hanover Duke of Parma Turin Lucci Royal Aquarium London Vermont St. Johnsbury Cecil Rhodes Rhodesia Cape Town England Persia War Council Paris Great Britain France Italy Belgium Serbia

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure All

Frank J. Cheney affidavits partnership of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo promising one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary public records date December 1886. Advertisement notes internal medicine works on blood and mucous surfaces and urges testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

State of Ohio City of Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. D W. Gleason J. Cheney & CO

Money Makers Advertise in Times Want Ads

Classified note highlights money earning opportunities in a bold ad section. No explicit names or dates appear, but the piece signals active listings and potential income from advertising space.

Webb County Officials Tour North End Roads for State Standard

State Highway Engineer J Montgomery County Surveyor Foster and Webb county leaders inspected the north end of the county traveling the river road to the mines district and Palafox. A Chamber of Commerce meeting heard Montgomery’s preliminary report praising local road work and urging rapid development to meet State Highway standards.

J. Montgomery Foster Stanley Copeland Board of Directors Chamber of Commerce Mines District Palafox San Antonio Webb Station Laredo Montgomery Page Davis and Puig James Mally Alexander Webb County State Highway Commission Corpus Christi Commissioners Court Austin

Bad Taste in Mouth Signals Digestive Faults

A remedy note suggests Chamberlain's Tablets correct digestion and relieve sour taste. The medicine is said to gently move the bowels and be one of the best medicines you have become acquainted with.

Spinach Market Report March 25 from Chamber of Commerce

The Laredo Texas Chamber of Commerce reports 21 total spinach market entries on March 25 with 10 in Texas and 3 destinations: St Louis Cleveland Chicago Boston Minneapolis Cincinnati. Diversions list Chicago New York Fort Worth. Chicago markets mostly at a dollar. Philadelphia at 1.0 or 0.65. Boston at a price around 1.00. Stevens.

Laredo Texas St. Louis Cleveland Chicago Boston Minneapolis Cincinnati New York Fort Worth Philadelphia Stevens

Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Trouble Claims

A testimonial from Mrs. T. Guernsey of Laredo praises Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from backaches nervous and dizzy spells after kidney trouble. She bought them at City Drug Co and recommends them to all sufferers. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Dean Laredo

Webb County Oil Field to Undergo Development Near Reiser

The eastern Webb County region near Reiser on the Texas Mexican railroad twenty one miles east of Laredo will receive extensive development to determine if Webb County is in Texas oil producing area. Drilling is underway in the Reiser gas field where eleven producing wells exist on leased land. Articles of trust were filed for Two Republics Oil and Gas Co of San Antonio and Laredo naming trustees and outlining sixteen land surveys to be developed for oil and gas resources.

Reiser Webb County Laredo Texas Articles of Trust Two Republics Oil & Gas Co San Antonio George E. Chambers Aaron Burleson A. L. Greenman J. J. Cochran M. S. E. Eich C. E. Loretz Charles E. Wellborn J. M. Wilkinson Louis A. Reiser

Poultry Care Initiative for Webb County Farmers

Prof Mally to join Webb county for a poultry care program starting March 31. He will visit large establishments, advise on equipment feeds and lecture during stay. Farmers should report flock data and pure strains, attend Monday meeting in the Women's Club hall, and request inspections for large flocks ahead of the afternoon session.

Prof Mally Webb County Women’s Poultry Club Woman's Club

Victory Loan Campaign Committees Being Organized

Merchants and citizens meet at 3:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce to plan the Webb County Victory loan drive. Mr. Cummings of the Federal Reserve Bank will lead the meeting and assign local leaders to run the campaign. The effort aims for a quick finish drive with broad citizen participation.

Webb County Chamber of Commerce Cummings Federal Reserve Bank

Card of Thanks for Don Pedro Flores

We thank all friends who helped during illness and death of our husband and father Don Pedro Flores and at the funeral and with floral tributes. Your kindness will be remembered.

Don Pedro Flores

Bond Election Saturday for Modern Sewer System

A special election in Laredo on Saturday will decide issuing bonds of 125000 to build a modern sanitary sewer system. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm across four wards with strong public support and a projected completion by early summer 1920.

City of Laredo

Italian Minister Passes Through Laredo En Route to Italy

Hon. Alberto Martin-Franklin envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary from Italy to Mexico travels through Laredo this morning on leave. He proceeds to Washington for a brief stay, then to New York to sail next week aboard the George Washington to Italy after two years in Mexico.

Alberto Martin-Franklin Washington New York Italy Mexico Laredo George Washington

Oil Outlook in Webb County Predicted by Houston Inspector

A Houston geologist with 16 years Texas oil field experience writes in Laredo Times predicting a large oil field near Laredo and warns against local naysayers who deter small investors while praising Webb County prospects.

Laredo Houston Texas Howard Tullis

Rear Admiral Glennon Assigned to Third Naval District

Rear Admiral James H. Glennon has been detailed by Secretary Daniels to command the Third Naval District at New York, after previously serving at Puget Sound. A California native and Berkeley alumnus, he entered the Annapolis academy in 1874 and rose to captain in 1909, later commanding the battleships Virginia Florida and Wyoming. He led Washington Navy Yard in 1915 and served on the Root Commission to Russia in 1917 and is regarded as a leading ordnance expert.

James H. Glennon Washington Navy Yard Navy Russia Glennon United States

For a Bad Cold Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

An old ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a dependable cure for a bad cold. It emphasizes its proven effectiveness and trusted reputation.

Chamberlain

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Coblenz Rhine Turkey Balkans San Jacinto Reed’s Drug Store People’s Pharmacy J. M. Ramos Monition United States District Court Salinas Avenue Hal W. Greer A. & M. College Victory Loan Campaign Committees
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