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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1919
Page
4
A Wednesday editorial argues against prohibition era zeal to ban cigarettes, noting soldiers' support for smoking as morale solace. It calls for restraint on anti anarchist actions, warns against treasonous agitation, and urges deportation or imprisonment for leaders promoting sedition, amid postwar security concerns.
Mayor and Lieut. Gen. Sir Robert Baden-Powell arrives in America to advance an international Boy Scout framework. Founder in England 1908, knighted 1909, he served in India Afghanistan and South Africa and led native levies in Ashanti and Matabele campaigns. His famed defense at Mafeking remains a highlight of his career.
The piece warns that the United States faces division under Old Glory and a red flag. It laments returning soldiers lacking ideals, warns they may revert to past vices and unemployment, and condemns anarchist teaching and unrest as harmful to law and order.
Victory Loan workers from Laredo and Webb County launch a high energy campaign to push bond subscriptions surpassing 300000. After a Chamber of Commerce meeting this morning volunteers formed a broad network of solicitors to gather support across local businesses.
A rusty cannon long in Judge A P Spohn’s Zapata county custody has been donated to the Alamo by J J Lawrence of San Antonio. Lawrence explains the gift honors Texan history and the Mier expedition, with Lawrence praising San Antonio as the cannon’s new home.
The Peace Pageant at School Plaza tomorrow begins 6:45 pm with a baby buggy parade. Little Miss Mildred Leyendecker crowned Goddess of Liberty, escorted by High School Cadets. courts for United States Italy France Belgium and Great Britain. 387th Infantry Band plays national anthems as each court enters.
Rain and the Cinco de Mayo holiday reduced onion shipments from Laredo to fifteen carloads last night, far below the normal fifty. Harvesting resumed today and shipments were expected to be heavy tonight, with total shipments reaching 652 carloads up to this morning.
In district court Judge C. C. Thomas disposed of two note cases. Union Bank & Trust Co. vs Dominguez Brothers ended in a judgment for $1 090.98 plus costs. J P Bass vs Garcia Fuentes et al ended with a judgment for $992.75 plus costs. Several civil cases were continued or dismissed at this term.
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