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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1919
Page
12
The piece discusses the lethal toll of liquor smuggling into Texas and the costs and risks of enforcing prohibition. It argues that Mexico’s illicit production, the high profits, and the bold resistance by smugglers heighten danger to American guards and underscore the need for continued vigilance along the border.
The contract for well number one on Hiter Ocean Oil Company's Burkburnett holdings has been executed and drilling will start soon. The firm seeks to attract additional capital and urges interested buyers to act quickly, offering information and advising readers to watch daily oil news.
The piece recalls how mothers comfort soldiers during war and how memories of home shape their conduct toward women and children in Europe. It notes that many will not see their mothers again until after conflict, urging readers to watch The Times daily for updates, with a 60c monthly rate.
A poem by Mrs. L. V. Jambers laments aging mother and recalls childhood moments. The speaker recalls sneaking out to play with Laura May and cherished times under a loving gaze. The memory persists as the mother grows older while the bond remains dear.
The Peace Pageant on School Plaza drew several thousand spectators as the event concluded with Liberty crowned by Master Jack Hassell and a torch presented by Beverly Hall. The program featured a baby buggy parade, court entries from Belgium France Italy and Liberty, group dances and the Star Spangled Banner, with a national-air medley by the Thirty seventh Infantry Band.
August C Richter urges Laredo to raise 75000 for Webb county quota as committees rally. A list of Ladies 500 and Over Club members shows multiple donors from Mrs Charles Moser to Miss Katherine Tarver with totals up to 3600. Telephone Mrs H D Shelby to pledge now. campaign ends tomorrow night.
Ada Johnson and a large cast wore white gowns with red trim and blue fleurs de lis, while Wither Penn’s Italy group and Elena Garcia’s Belgium group presented green and white outfits with red accents. Zara Mowry trained ballet ensembles, and a parade of baby buggies drew praise amid the crowd.
For Sale. The northwest corner of Block 42 W D Laredo contains 3% lots or 110 feet front on Market Plaza by 183 feet depth on Hidalgo street. Further particulars apply to B Chacon executor estate E B de Garcia deceased 1219 Grant street. -3-1m.
The fourth Mexican smuggler, Jose Valdez, died yesterday at Mercy Hospital after being wounded Thursday night in a clash with American immigration and health inspectors seven miles below Laredo. Five men died in the fight: Doroteo Prado, Pedro Vargas, Jose Valdez, Charles Hopkins, and an unidentified Mexican, with Ira Hill of the state health department seriously wounded but improving. Hopkins’ wife awaits his body in Laredo as authorities review the incident where smugglers crossed illegal groups into the United States armed, prompting a fatal confrontation.
Saturday includes an auction bridge at the Latin American Club in honor of Mrs J H Allen of Memphis Tenn. Sunbeam Band meets at the Baptist Church at 4 pm. Soldiers Club dance follows. Sunday B Y P A meets at 6 30 pm and Christian Endeavor holds 6 45 pm service. Epworth League gathers at 6 30 pm in the Methodist League room. Monday Woman's Missionary Society meets at 4 pm and a Women s Club dance is planned. Mothers and wives of returned soldiers meet at 4 pm to arrange an entertainment.
Several residents are noted traveling to and from cities like Austin San Antonio and New York while others announce church events and club meetings. Mrs Giles plans June 24 school closure and a voyage via water to Galveston with a stop in San Antonio.
One month and one day of shipments from Laredo total 701 carloads of onions. Weather disrupted activity last week with light shipments, but last night alone moved twenty carloads. With better weather next week, daily shipments are expected from forty to fifty carloads as demand and prices remain strong.
The International & Great Northern Shops team, a top San Antonio amateur squad, arrived for three games with Laredo. First game at Caliche Park at 6 30 p m. Two more games follow tomorrow at 10 15 a m and 4 p m with the double header Boston? No. Mexico City team also touring. five or six Cuban players. Manager Pierce arranged cross town games for a 10 30 a m and 3 p m double header tomorrow with Laredo and I G N teams.
Notice is hereby given that after this date I will not be responsible for any debts made by my wife Annie Mansur. A. M. Mansur, Laredo, Texas, May 8, 1919. 59-30t.
The public schools staged a May Day Fete at School Plaza led by the Goddess of Liberty Miss Mildred Leyendecker with attendants and a Fort McIntosh band enhancing the pageant. A bridge party at Matamoros Street hosted by Mrs. A. E. Younkin featured prizes for Mrs. W. N. Young and Mrs. J. B. DaCamara, with guests including Mrs. Walter Guhl. Commencement at Holding Institute announced with schedule: May 11 sermon by Dr. Carter, May 12 Class Day, May 13 Literary Societies, May 14 Recital, and May 15 Graduation. thirteen students to graduate.
The court schedules a regular quarterly session next Monday with a possible special election to authorize 300000 dollars in bonds for county road improvements. The district court grand jury will reconvene Monday morning. The Mexico City baseball team visits for two games, Cuban players among them. Mother’s Day services are planned at Christ Church with an address and music, and Mr Taylor of the 37th Infantry Band will perform Nazarath.
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