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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1919
Page
22
The piece critiques Irish American push for U S hearing at Paris on Ireland and urges propriety by citizens abroad. It then shifts to Laredo’s push for cotton gin and alfalfa meal mills, arguing local manufacturing boosts and jobs, calling for community investment and effort.
The Laredo district has had no cotton grown for years and the old gin was moved away. About 2 000 acres are planted this year, justifying a new gin locally and an alfalfa meal mill nearby. Shipping seed cotton out cuts profits. local ginning would avoid high wagon and freight costs and improve grower returns.
The Broadway Christian church bids farewell to Rev. Dr. F Gaylord Roberts and his wife with music and readings. Roberts health requires a lower altitude and he departs tomorrow for Laredo Texas to lead the Christian church there.
A courtroom exchange reveals Mrs Willis questioning anesthesia for her husband while the doctor explains it will render him unconscious. The judge mediates as the doctor clarifies the procedure.
Fort McIntosh hosts a two session field day on Wednesday May 7 1 with events from mounted saddling to relay races. The morning program runs 930 to 11 and the afternoon 330 to 6 featuring tug of war sack race mule race burro race and many athletic contests. Officers in charge include Ist Lieut Troncke W Leman Lieut Joe Wood and Major J A Whelan with judges and starters named.
Community briefs include car and hardware ads, a planing mill, beauty parlor move, plumbing and roofing services, and rental listings. Listings note motor repair, jiterate service, hats sale, Mexican imports, and local entertainment. Also mentions Ira Hill illness and funeral gratitude.
Tos Terns Gulf Refining and Pipe Pte announces plans to open headquarters in the Alexander Building. J H Parker, general manager, and W H Lindsey, vice manager, will lead operations. Parker is en route to arrive soon. Construction on a refinery site will start after payment is made and proceed rapidly to completion.
Northwest corner of Block 42 in Laredo at Market Plaza and Hidalgo Street lists 34 percent of lots, 116 feet frontage west on Market Plaza and 183 feet depth on Hidalgo Street. Application to executor Charon for the EB de Garcia estate located at 129 Grant Street 63 1m.
The Voz de Laredo Shoe Shop relocates from Iturbide Street to 614 San Agustin Avenue. The brief notice dated 5-2-15t confirms the street change and new location for customers.
Notice is hereby given to all persons that after this date I will not be responsible for any debts made by my wife, Annie Mansur.
E. D. Ransom and Captain Jack Hyter arrive in Laredo to join Rio Grande Petroleum Co. They say Zapata county will soon rival Burkburnett as shallow wells prove oil and deep drilling will bring large production. They urge local investment on ground floor.
A corrected count shows 867 carloads of onions shipped by express, with thirty carloads sent out last night. Weather has delayed shipments this month, but favorable conditions are expected to resume heavy progress. less than two thirds of the Laredo area crop has been shipped to date.
Webb County gears up to meet its relief quota for Armenian Syrian and Near East aid after a delay due to the Victory Loan Drive. Miss Catherine Reynolds McCormick, noted speaker, will address at Market Hall Friday at 4 pm, May 16th, after her arrival at 8:30 pm. She will speak on fund information and the relief effort to aid peoples in need.
At yesterday’s regular meeting the Laredo Independent School District board reelected M B Pyan as president and approved improvements at the high school rear grounds. They also voted to seek a four to ten cent maintenance tax increase and set teacher salary petitions for a special election.
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce pressed for local bidding on as many as ninety seven buildings and utilities for troops at border posts across Texas New Mexico and Arizona. Bids open June 2 at 10 a.m. at Camp Travis with plans available after May 15 and a $50 certified check required for proposals.
The article states headaches often arise from stomach upset or constipation and can be prevented by addressing the cause. It recommends Chamberlain's Athleta tablets as a remedy, noting many have found permanent relief with these easy to take, mild tablets.
Louis Cabrera is seen as the top civilian contender to succeed President Carranza. He once chaired the joint U S Mexico commission and oversaw Carranza government finances. A well traveled, liberal advocate, his writings clarify Mexico’s recent revolutionary changes.
Advertisement claims Zemo relieves eczema blotches ringworm rashes and other skin troubles. The product supposedly soothes cleanses and heals quickly with a non greasy liquid that absorbs rapidly and costs little. Sold at drug stores with prices 35c or 1.00 for a large bottle from E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
Rio Grande Lodge No 373 meets Thursdays at 8 p m with Fred l L Mackay as Noble Grand and H Barlow as Secretary. Laredo Encampment No 29 convenes on 2nd and 4th Fridays at 8 pm led by Jos Netzer as Chief Patriarch and Q W Pew as Scribe. Rebekah Lodge No 438 meets 1st and 3rd Fridays at 8 pm under Hortense Tannenbaum as Noble Grand and Jos Netzer as Secretary. Visiting Brothers and Sisters are invited. Lodge room at Farragut street and Convent avenue.
Rheumatism causes more pain than any other disease and disturbs rest and sleep. A remedy that affords relief and enables rest is Chamberlain's Liniment, a familiar healing option for many sufferers.
Manuel Davila seeks permanent letters of temporary guardianship for Cleotilde H. Zamora, a minor, in Webb County Court. Hearing set for the third Monday of May 1919 at the Webb County Courthouse in Laredo. Interested parties must appear to contest. returns due by writ.
Examination for Teachers Certificates will be held in Faredo on the first Friday and Saturday following in June. Intending applicants must notify County Superintendent Richardson at his office in the county courthouse at least one week before the exam.
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