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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1919
Page
7
War Department issues Circular No 187 detailing a Victory Button for personnel who served 15 days between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918. Silver for those wounded in action bronze for others. Distribution begins at discharge with later expansion.
Strong evidence links backache to kidney trouble and urges prompt action. Mrs G Hochheimer of 1112 Loring Ave testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her kidney pain and improved overall health after use from City Drug Co. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Mfrs Buffalo NY.
Public auction set for May 6 1919 in front of Webb County Court House Laredo Texas to sell real property described as Blks 1705 1710 1861 1940 2013 1642 1862 1863 1938 2014 2015 1790 1706 1707 1708 1709 1641 1939 in Eastern Division and Ross Farm personal effects including plows wagons feed choppers and cane mill under order by Judge J C Scott Referee and F M Ramsay Trustee.
Mrs. Violet Oberfeldt, society editor, is listed with phone numbers 70 and 48 for contact.
Monday events include bridge hosted by Mrs. Frederick Gilbreath at 3:30 p.m. honoring Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Walter Buck of San Antonio. A Woman's Missionary Society meeting at the Methodist Church follows at 4 p.m. The Woman's Club hosts its weekly at home for soldiers and friends in the evening. Tuesday features the Tuesday Bridge Club at 3:30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. H. W. Johnston and Christ Church Junior Auxiliary at 4 p.m. at the Rectory. Community Singing concludes the day at the Soldiers Club in the evening.
Reverend A F Beeddoe to be home next Saturday. Mrs C V Kyle and daughter visit for Therrell Landrum wedding and stay through Tuesday. Curbello returns from Canal Zone with Mrs Curbello for weeks in Laredo before returning to Freeport Texas. Albert S Roach and family guests of Mrs A L Roach, plan to Roach Ranch. Esther Sharkey arrives from El Espejo ranch. Miss Landrum wedding events noted. Several local visits and gatherings described including picnics luncheons and a Jewish Welfare Board dance with Fort McIntosh soldiers in attendance.
On April 28 observances mark birthdays of Rt. Rev. George H. Kinsolving Episcopal bishop of Austin born in Bedford County Virginia 70 years ago. Rt. Rev. Charles T. Olmsted bishop of Central New York born in Cohoes New York 77 years ago. Palmer Cox artist creator of the Brownies born in Granby Quebec 79 years ago. Otto T. Barnard New York lawyer and banker born in Brooklyn 65 years ago. William W. Heard former Louisiana governor born in Union Parish Louisiana 66 years ago.
An old grocery ad notes Sappho 3 Bars for Mexican Pepper Sauce and Bottle Qt Good Vinegar. Webbs Cocoa priced at 75 and 25 cents. Items listed include assorted pantry staples with prices and totals, reflecting a mid century store circular.
The Paris peace conference opens a plenary session with final action on the league covenant in prospect. Italy’s conditions attract concern though little new news arrives on public opinion or Premier Orlando’s government since Saturday.
Eight sailors aboard a navy launch returning to the battleship Nevada drowned when the vessel sank in the Hudson River off 138th Street early today. Police report the incident occurred as the launch went down, leaving no survivors from the crew.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, was injured in a collision between an automobile and a street car yesterday. He was reported resting comfortable and showing considerable improvement today.
The evening’s hostess earned thanks for her efficient work aided by the Misses Alexander Mrs Purwin and Mrs Levy. The programme was arranged by Miss Mina Rosenbaum.
A Washington telegram from the state department dated April 26 announces that on April 29 the War Trade Board will lift most enemy trading list restrictions, allowing trade with abroad partners except Germany and Hungary, while preserving Bolshevik Russia prohibitions and possible revival of prior limits.
Dallas, April 28 M H Wolfe state Democratic executive committee chair and state prohibition committee chair said the right of a soldier to vote was more important than the prohibition amendment. He preferred principles to expediency and urged allowing soldiers to vote.
Birth anniversaries for Ezra Abbot and Bishop George H. Kinsolving. Kansas State Dental Association holds its three day convention in Topeka. Grant’s birthday and soldiers’ welcome event in Galena features Judge Landis and Rep Hefflin. IWW calls for a Chicago convention to plan future actions. Wisconsin Welfare Workers discuss labor relations in Milwaukee. United States Chamber of Commerce meets in St Louis for a four day session on postwar regulation.
The article reports that new articles for insertion in the peace treaty propose arraigning William II of Hohenzollern not for criminal acts but for a grave offense against international morality. A five judge tribunal from the United States Britain France Italy and Japan would try him if trials proceed. The German government would supply necessary documents and identify all suspects of wartime law violations for trial by the allied powers.
Foreign Minister Sonnino arrived in Rome from Paris with a warm reception. Along the route with former Premier Salandra, he was cheered as their special train halted Sunday. In Genoa he stated Italy seeks what is due from the government’s viewpoint.
Paris reports Salvatore Barzillai of the Italian peace delegation said he does not intend to return to Paris.
Patrick O Halloran celebrated his birthday with friends over dinner when a soup bowl yielded an object prompting speculation. One guest claimed a bone, another misidentified a toothbrush, and the host calmly noted it was a very old bone.
A farmer would keep reliable medicines for minor ailments at hand. Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy treats bowel complaints while Chamberlains Cough Remedy covers coughs and colds. Chamberlains Oiniment eases sprains and rheumatic pains. Chamberlains Tablets aid stomach troubles, biliousness and constipation.
Rome April 28 Thomas Nelson Page American ambassador to Italy left Rome for Paris. Reports he tendered resignation denied by Washington officials.
Tonight showers. Tuesday fair cooler. Observations at Fort McIntosh show a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a maximum temperature of 69 degrees and a minimum of 62 degrees. Winds from the northwest with clear conditions reported.
To be at his best a man must have sound refreshing sleep. Wakeful and restless nights ruin daytime work. Indigestion and constipation often cause wakefulness and Chamberlains Tablets relieve these problems quickly. Try a dose and feel a clearer head and better digestion.
Washington reports say official figures show strong interest in the Victory Loan yet treasury officials doubt the billion-dollar mark will be reached by tonight. Unofficial reports claim a trillion dollars in subscriptions as observers monitor progress.
Francisco Bohadilla manager of the Bank of Mexico City arrived in New York and stated the head of General Blanquet was exhibited publicly in Vera Cruz and there was no error in his identity.
The Pretoria brought 2100 Rainbow division officers and men to Boston today from Brest, signaling a redeployment or reinforcement for the unit.
The article notes early travelers viewed Lower California as an island until 1842 linking it to California. It highlights Edward F. Cullerton’s 48 years on Chicago’s city council. It observes cod and larger fish eggs as edible as hen eggs. It recounts a vivid coal mine ballroom dance 1,200 feet underground in Newcastle England.
Angelica recalls a kiss question from Raymond and asks Caroline what she will say. Caroline urges honesty as Angelica answers piously that she abhors a lie and refuses to reveal details, prompting sympathy from her friend.
Lawyer questions witness about the dead man in a case. The witness says the man was beloved and pure, and the judge asks how learned. The reply: I read it on his tombstone. Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph reports the exchange.
A playful exchange shows Mrs Croesus granting tickets to Professor Pundit's Buddhism lectures, amid a lighthearted chat about flowers. The vignette hints at social habits and intellectual interests in a genteel community.
A Louisville Courier-Journal quotation notes a boast about an old millionaire who would pay for a kind word. The speaker jokes about offering thousands at lower space rates than for poetry.
Readers are told Hall’s Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh through constitutional treatment by acting on the blood to mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 to any case it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists at 75 cents.
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