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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1919
Page
10
The feature discusses Mexico's habit of privileging military credentials in leaders, citing Palavicini's candidacy denial and examples like Juarez and Carranza. It argues for civilian rulers, notes the glamor of soldiers in Latin culture, and contrasts old weight, measure, and currency systems with a push toward decimal metrics and metric weights.
The author argues the United States and Great Britain lag behind in metric adoption while noting our decimal currency is superior. Since 1783 the metric system has spread globally with France leading, and the meter and metric ton simplify calculation regardless of origin. The piece urges Congress to embrace metric standards.
May 1 marks the birth of Arthur Duke of Connaught now entering his 101st year. He is the son of Queen Victoria and uncle to the current monarch, loved across classes and known in America for his Canada governorship. An ardent soldier and scholar of war theory, he gave up a share of the South African campaign at Queen Victoria's request.
Summary lists key historical notes: John W. P. Jenks born in 1819, Polish turmoil in 1848, Canadian ministry in 1856, Edward VII welcomed in 1908, U S Congress 1912 Japan naval base denial, 1915 Russian Galicia retreat, 1916 Italian advances on Avisco, 1917 French War Mission in U S Senate.
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The Thirty seventh Infantry Band will perform on Jarvis Plaza at 8:20 this evening. Webb County Liberty Band committees aim to boost subscriptions during the concert with on the spot pledges. Colonel Roche of Fort McIntosh will preside and Lt Haaga and others will urge Webb County to exceed its Victory Bonds quota with nine days left in the drive.
Rio Grande Lodge No. 373 meets Thursdays at 8 p m led by Noble Grand L Mackay and Secretary J H Barlow. Laredo Encampment No. 29 convenes on 2nd and 4th Fridays at 8 p m with Chief Patriarch Jos Netzer and Scribe G W Pew. Rebekah Lodge No 15 meets on 1st and 3rd Fridays at 8 p m led by Noble Grand Miss Hortense Tannenbaum and Secretary Jos Netzer. Visiting Brothers and Sisters invited to attend at the lodge room corner Farragut Street and Convent Avenue.
Reliable report from Mexico says the Constitutionalist Lines between Victoria and Tampico have suspended train service after rebels removed a long stretch of track. Carrancistas face a possible battle as a force from Monterey and Victoria engages the rebels, with soldiers reported sent to repair damage.
A 35c or 1 bottle of Zemo from druggists relieves itching and cleanses the skin. It targets irritations pimples blackheads eczema blotches ringworm and similar troubles. The penetrating liquid from The E W Rose Co Cleveland O banishes eruptions and makes skin soft smooth and healthy.
Heavy rain slowed harvest and shipping of Bermuda onions, limiting last night's departure to thirteen carloads. The week’s light shipment follows days of field delays, but industry expects resumed heavy exports soon, bringing season total to 507 carloads.
The Laredo Piggly Wiggly Co led by W R Burgess and Fred H Schmidt opens a new self service store at Farragut street. The Times notes shoppers tour the organized aisles from canned goods to fresh produce and cooling refrigerators. No clerks staff the floor. customers weigh, wrap, and pay at the central checker.
Local ads offer items for sale from a general dealer including a locomotive and farms. J L Fierros at 302 Farragut Street advertises buy and sell. Moran Music Co lists pianos at 1217 Lincoln Street. The Hellmont offers rooms and apartments at 602 Main Ave. Mexican hats and pottery promoted at the Royal Cigar Stand with varied selections.
Irheumatism causes pain and suffering as the most common illness and Chamberlains Liniment is advertised as a relief that enables rest and sleep for sufferers. The ad highlights relief and comfort as the key benefits.
Today May Day marks the twenty first anniversary of Deweys victory at Manila Bay while Michigan rounds out its first year under statewide prohibition reflecting a period of national and local observance.
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