Florida considers a year without cotton to eradicate boll weevil
Saturday's column notes Representative Futch's proposal to ban cotton farming in Florida for a year to eradicate the boll weevil. It weighs state rights, economic impacts, and the potential effect on cotton prices elsewhere while questioning enforceability and public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Futch
Florida
Little Peninsula
Alabama
Black Belt
United States
Laredo
Teachers' pay debate rises with tax hike proposal
The article argues that while tax increases often spark protests, rising taxes to fund public education can gain public backing. It notes teachers are underpaid, especially as living costs have surged since World War I, with Laredo salaries unchanged despite higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tax Increase Sought for Laredo Independent Schools
The proposal would raise school tax from four to ten cents on the hundred dollars, aiming to boost teacher pay without materially burdening residents. It argues teachers deserve higher salaries, notes nine month sessions, long hours, and the impact on students’ formative years if underpaid. Voters will decide soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Independent School District
Laredo
Laredo Public Schools
Laredo cotton gin sought with $30 per bale bonus
Local cotton growers through the Chamber of Commerce committees offer a $30 bonus per bale to attract a modern cotton gin to Laredo. Half the bonus due on contract signing and half when ginning begins. A petition will be filed and efforts start next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
Agriculture and Industries
Onion Shipments From Laredo Near Season End
Estimate places total onion shipments from Laredo this year at about 1250 carloads. The season extends toward a final total with unlikely shipments exceeding 400 carloads. A freight shipment of thirty three carloads last night brings the season total to 1230 carloads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Gifted speaker visits Laredo for relief work address
Miss Katherine Hamilton McCormick, representing Armenian Syrian and Near East Relief, spoke at Market Hall about conditions she observed in regions served. The organization, like the Red Cross, operates under state supervision and aids those in need. She arrived from Corpus Christi and departed last night for San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Hamilton McCormick
Corpus Christi
Market Hall
Miss McCormick
State Department
American Red Cross
Europe
McCormick
San Antonio
Katherine McCormick
Near East
Woman's Club
Gorge
Major Tucker Decorated for Gallantry in Action
Friends in Laredo learn Major Albert Sidney Johnson Tucker, stationed in San Diego, earned the French Croix de Guerre for gallantry in action with the 32d regiment in France. He twice wounded, formerly married in Laredo to Mary James, son of H. St George Tucker of Lexington and grandson of Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Albert Sidney Johnson Tucker
Ninth Infantry
Mary James
32D
France
Tucker
San Diego
California
H. St George Tucker
Lexington
American Bar Association
Albert Sidney Johnson
16Th Infantry
Buck Named New Commander of Laredo District
Col Beaumont B Buck, a distinguished veteran with the Distinguished Service Cross and Croix de Guerre, is assigned as commander of the Laredo district in the Southern Department. He will report to Fort Sam Houston mid May after duties at Camp Meade and will serve alongside Col A E Roehe, who stays as commander of the Thirty-seventh Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Beaumont B. Buck
Port Sam Houston
San Antonio
Infantry
Camp Meade
Haseen
Fort Sam Houston
Laredo District
Southern Department
War Department
Buck
France
A. E. Roehe
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Roche
TOBA Ys ANNIVERSARIES LIST OF HISTORIC DATES
A chronology notes events from 1819 to 1911 including William Hawkins death in Sparta North Carolina 1770 1851 discovery of gold in New South Wales 1853 and legislative actions in Kansas Nebraska 1861 to 1876 bells rung at Boston’s Old South Meeting House for last time 1899 Victoria Albert Museum foundation stone 1915 and Zeppelins repelled 1911 Kerensky as Russian foreign minister and Casement treason trial buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hawkins
North Carolina
Sparta
N. C
Witten County
New South Wales
Territory of
Platte
Kansas
Nebraska
California
Old South Meeting House
Boston
Victoria Albert Museum
South Kensington
Roger Casement
Kerensky
Remedy for Rheumatism Promised by Liniment
The article highlights rheumatism as the most painful and common ailment and promotes Chamberlains Liniment as a remedy that provides relief and helps sufferers rest and sleep. It emphasizes the widespread impact and the value of an effective treatment.
Laredo Nationals to Meet Milmo Hawks in Expected Baseball Test
The Laredo National Bank team the Laredo Nationals faces the Milmo National Hawks in a feature game at Caliche Park. Official scorekeeper A L Vidaurri plans to use an adding machine to track runs hits and errors as both lineups include Oswaldo Martinez Pablo Martinez Bob Alexander Henry Kahn William Merriman Rafael AnzalesMV Brennan Refugio Betravides UR Faar ah captain and Jet field Sam W Brown manager and umpire AL Vidurrt John Dick Msan J Ro Fasnacht Jr Ad We Lashica Agron Moser Servando de la Garza and John Y Dickinson as substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Laredo Naional Bank
Milmo National Hawk
A. L. Vidaurri
Caliche Park
Laredo National Bank
Laredo Nationals
Birthdays listed for May 17 include Royal and college figures
May 17 marks the births of Alfonso VII of Spain in Madrid 33 years ago Arthur of Connaught formerly Princess Alexandra Duchess of Fife 28 years ago Sir Donald MacAlister principal of Glasgow University Perth Scotland 65 years ago Ronald Ross malaria expert 62 years ago Bishop Eugene R Hendrix of the SE Church South Fayette Missouri 72 years ago today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Alfonso VII of Spain
Madrid
Wincess Arthur of
Connaught
Princess Alexandra
Duchess OF
Mifes
Donald MacAlister
Iluswow University
Perth
Scotland
Ronald Ross
Wild
Hishop Eugene R.hendrix
SE Church
South
Fayette
Cardul touted as womanly tonic in NC ad
A testimonial from Mrs. J B Gadd of Hixson Tennessee claims Cardul cured her left side pain and fatigue after years of trouble. The advertises Cardul as a reliable tonic for headaches backaches nervousness sleeplessness and general run down feeling with all druggists carrying NC-182.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hixson, Tenn
Cardus
Busy Bees to entertain at 4 o’clock Saturday
Society notices list events at local churches with groups like Busy Bees and Sunbeam Band meeting around 4 and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, including Christian Endeavor and Epworth League gatherings in church venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eps OF the
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Social notes of local residents and travelers
The notice lists friends and relatives of Mr and Mrs L Daiches and others departing for Galveston New York and summer visits in New England and the Near East. It mentions lectures by Katherine McCormick, military and club news, and a Woman's Club meeting with a tea planned at the Latin American Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Captain Cheek Returns on Leave for Hunting Trip
Captain A J Cheek head of the military intelligence department in 1917, came to Laredo with his wife to spend leave. They planned a fishing and hunting trip at the Nueces river area with Adolph Deutz and others. Afterward the visitors intend to go to Brownsville where Cheek has new duties with the Toth Cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Cheek
Army Intelligence Bureau
Brownsville
A.J. Cheek
Military Intelligence Department
Laredo
Adolph Deutz
Cheek
Nueces River
Brownaville
Cheah
Toth Cavalry
Notice of liability release by husband in Texas
Notice is hereby given that after this date I will not be responsible for any debts made by my wife Annie Mansur. A M Mansour, Laredo Texas, May 8, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Mansur
A. M. Mansour
Laredo
Texas
Do You Enjoy Life Chamberlain Tablets Promote Digestion
A columnist assures good digestion improves life quality and suggests Chamberlain’s Tablets to tone the stomach regulate bowels. The piece implies many people feel miserable from poor digestion and urges trying the remedy.
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Roman
Money Makers Ad Listing
Classified notice listing opportunities to earn income through advertised money making offers. Includes contact details and brief terms for participation.
Bridge Party At Mrs Mims Adds Gold And White Flair
A Saturday bridge party hosted by Mrs. F W Mally at Mrs. R K Mims contrasted gold and white decor with daisies in a refined afternoon. Guests enjoyed mint desserts and a fruit punch, while prizes went to Mrs H W Johnston and Mrs W N Young for high scores.
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F. W. Mally
R. K. Mims
Reba Mims
H. W. Johnston
W. N. Young
C. M. Fish
Mesdames Biggio
Davis
Joe Moser
Fish
E. J. Foster
Keer
Huberich
County Court Adjourns. May 26 Board of Equalization Set
County commissioners finished their May term this afternoon and adjourned. On May 26 the county board of equalization will reconvene. Nuevo Laredo experiences a building boom as municipal and federal projects loom and contractors plan for upcoming jobs. The Thirty-seventh Infantry and Laredo baseball teams play at Caliche Park tomorrow at 4 PM, weather permitting. Bessie Barriscale stars in Hearts Asleep at the Royal last night, praised as a top bill with a philanthropist guiding a hopeful heroine.
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County Commissioners’ Court
County Board of Equalization
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Caliche Park
the Royal
Bessie Barriscale
Miss Barriscale
Jewish Welfare Board Dance At J W B Hall Sunday Night
The Jewish Welfare Board hosts a dance at the J W B hall on Sunday night at 8:30. Event dated 5 16 21. organized by local Jewish Welfare Board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish Welfare Board
J. W. B. Hall
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Offers Reward and Claims Cure
A historical advertisement claims a hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as curing catarrh by cleansing blood. It touts thirty five years of use, blood purification effects, and promises health improvements after short course. Includes request for testimonials and mail order to CHENEY & CO in Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Webb County Board of Equalization Meeting Notice
Webb County Commissioners Court to meet as Board of Equalization in the County Assessor’s Office Laredo on May 16 1919 to inspect correct or equalize the 1919 assessment lists. Ordered by County Clerk J A Rodriguez Ex-officio Clerk of the Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners Court
Webb County
Texas
Court House
Laredo
J. A. Rodriguez
Co. Com. Court of Webb Co
For Sale parcel in Block 42 at Market Plaza corner
The northwest corner of Block 42 in W. DPD Laredo is for sale. It contains 3% lots, about 110 feet on Market Plaza with 183 feet depth on Hidalgo street. Contact executor B Chacon of estate E. B. de jareia at 1219 Grant Street for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Block 42
W. Dpd. Laredo
Market Plaza
Hidalgo Street
Chacon
E. B. de Jareia
Grant Street
Local New Orleans Forecast Brief Tonight through Sunday
Weather bulletin from the United States Weather Bureau New Orleans transmitted via The Times. Tonight and Sunday are partly cloudy with probable thunder showers and a cooler night ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Observations for Fort McIntosh over the past 24 hours ending at 7 am show a maximum temperature of 5 degrees. The minimum temperature was 5 degrees. Winds from the north with clear conditions.
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Fort McIntosh
Treat Sprain with Chamberlain's Liniment Per Directions
After receiving the injury apply Chamberlain's Liniment as directed on the bottle. Follow the printed directions for best results.
Graduation address on faith and future by local clergy
Judge Dannelley spoke on faith shaping long time and space, Reverend Barr urged graduates amid an unsettled world, and Dr Skinner awarded a set for proficiency in history, housekeeping and commercial success.
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Dannelley
Barr
Methodist Church
Skinner
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