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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1919
Page
5
A collage of briefs notes births, business ads, personal moves, and promotions from Laredo. Mentions a newborn daughter to the Maiiero family, garage repairs, beauty parlor move, roof work ads, Lucky Jim stock promotions, hat sales at the Bon Ton, hall events at Soldiers' Club, jingle for Juarez phone service, and ongoing shipping figures for onions with rainy weather expected to affect shipments.
The ad from the Voice of the People in Birmingham claims Elizabeth Holt can heal and perform miracles, offering payment only if customers see benefit. It cites 141544 corner Seventh alley, Birmingham, as a contact and asserts distance healing and divine inspiration.
The article states headache often stems from stomach disorders or constipation and can be relieved by taking Chamberlain's Tablets. It claims many have found permanent relief, notes the tablets are easy to take and mild in effect, and urges readers to try them.
A neighbor boy five years old left many items on the floor and refused to pick them up. He warned that if the habit continues he will be a nervous wreck when he grows up.
A health note urges people in good physical condition to enjoy life and warns that bilious and dyspeptic individuals often feel miserable. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets are suggested to tone the stomach improve digestion and regulate bowels, claiming this remedy suffices.
Mrs Kate Lee Able of Rossville Georgia writes that her husband, an engineer, injured himself lifting and suffered severe abdomen pain and constipation. After three doctors failed, he took castor oil with no relief. A large dose of Thedford's Black-Draught brought immediate relief and recovery, and they credit it with saving his life.
Local readers are invited to subscribe to The Times daily for five decades of reporting. The notice promotes a monthly rate of 50 cents and highlights ongoing access to news, features, and local coverage.
Poem excerpt on contentment contrasts wealth with a tranquil mind. General notices follow: Mrs H D Schwarz and two children visit Hempstead, Texas. Elsie Werner to return from Maryland. Mr and Mrs Harry Mason back from East trip. Mr Randolph Robertson heads to Washington for two weeks. John K Packard visiting mother in Massachusetts. Mrs C Fowser of El Paso to return via San Antonio. Adolph Kahn returns from San Antonio. families from Decatur and Monterrey visiting. St Mary’s Hall San Antonio Commencement eight graduates incl Sadie Hazelrigg. Women’s Missionary Society met at church with readings and brief business. Leon Daiches hosts third birthday party for Leonard with games and prizes.
The event featured a dainty floral rose and shasta daisies setting with attendees listed as John Parker Leonard Craig Betty Louise Craig Olivia Vidales Lionel Goodman Andre Goodman Etta May Edward Fasnacht Mollie Swartzman Dietanne Harnisch Charlotte Moser Mitchell Swartzman Billie Rodriguez Mary Genevieve Wilcox Blanche Mondragon Carolyn Joseph Julius Joseph Katherine Harry Johnston Jr Miles Nye Bertha Addie Dubin Josephine Daiches and the honored guest Leonard Daiches.
A survey notes Belgrade's pioneer use of women architects. It cites married women living longer than singles, Finland's advanced rights, and voting bans in Louisiana and New Mexico. It also mentions Serbia licensing women physicians, Brantford medals for mothers and widows, and a million women joining pro American propaganda to fight Bolshevism.
A Australian man and his dog lost in the bush endured starvation. He refused to kill the dog for food but devised a plan to survive by cooking the dog's tail for himself and feeding the dog the bone.
Today in Galveston voters choose city officers. In Syracuse Rt. Rev. John Grimes marks ten years since his consecration. Boston hosts an American Booksellers Reconstruction Convention through Friday. Chicago holds the garment manufacturers convention. Sir Robert and Lady Baden-Powell attend a Washington reception. In Michigan the Leland trial of Mrs Stanis lawa Lypchinski for the murder of Sister Mary John proceeds.
A concise list of historical anniversaries notes key events from 1817 the Pennsylvania Society for the Promotion of Public Economy formed in Philadelphia 1836 the Montreal diocese established 1844 factory hours regulation bill in Parliament 1891 centennial of South Carolina's first state legislature 1898 Earl of Aberdeen resigns as Canada governor general 1908 governors conference on natural resources in Washington 1915 Wilson protests to Berlin over Lusitania 1916 Verdun battles persist without decisive result 1917 British naval attack on Zeebrugge reports submarine losses
Walter A. Craig arrived in the city yesterday. George Hill of Cotulla is a visitor in the city. Will Peters of Benavides is a visitor in the city. Hon. Marshall Hicks of San Antonio is in the city attending the district court. Will Davis, Esq., of Carrizo Springs arrived in the city today en route to Duval county. W. P. Beene of Teague and E. H. Peyton of Hillsboro are prominent visitors in the city.
The Associated Press report from Washington dated May 13 states that wheat diseases found in Madison County Illinois may cause losses to some farmers but will not significantly affect overall wheat production this year. The Agriculture Department issued the statement noting the localized impact and no national scare.
Washington May 15 Leaders plan routine business at a Senate conference of Republican senators including the election of a president pro tem. Action on the contests for chairs of the finance and appropriations committees for Penrose and Warren is postponed.
Washington May 13 The Associated Press reports that American shipyards may accept contracts for foreign account as long as it does not interfere with building the American marine The decision comes from President Wilson and was cabled today
Leaders from over twenty states and missionary workers from abroad converge in Atlanta as the Southern Baptist Church readies its general convention. The gathering, among the largest delegations in America, will review Home Missionary Society, Southern Missionary Society, and Publications Society work while addressing postwar church issues. Opening services include greetings, roll call, and committees as Rev Dr M E Dodd of Louisiana delivers the opening sermon.
An American mocks English pronunciation of names starting with Cholmondeley and Wemyss. An Englishman replies that Americans spell Lansing as Lansing but say “House,” highlighting quirks in spelling versus sound.
London reports Philip Scheidemann says a new government might sign the peace terms but allies may not accept it. Berlin notes the imperial ministry met about the terms with no firm proposals yet and mentions territorial visa issues as explanatory rather than fundamental. The German Democratic and Centre parties threaten to withdraw if the treaty is signed.
Paris reports Count Rantzau, leader of the German peace delegation, planned to ask permission to send German delegates to receive Austrian representatives. Earlier, Allies said delegations would remain separated.
In the peace with Austria negotiations nearing completion a responsibility clause identical to the German treaty is inserted with one exception the clause regarding trial of the former emperor.
Paris May 12 The Italian problem seemed closer to solution as allied representatives began a conference. It is thought a basis of understanding may be reached today.
Acting Secretary Roosevelt announced temporary officers who entered the navy for the war period will be released within weeks. Over a thousand officers affected. They will be replaced by reserve officers on temporary commissions who commit to remain six months after peace is declared.
Springfield Mass May 13 Managers and players of the reorganized Eastern Baseball league are ready for the initial games tomorrow. The eight clubs Providence Springfield New Haven Hartford Bridgeport Pittsfield Waterbury Worcester form the circuit seen as strongest and most compact in New England.
A young mother proposes Ermyntrude for their baby and secures tacit approval after a playful note about a past romance. The daughter is named Jane.
In the Christian Register Brander Matthews reviews a book and recalls Emerson’s anecdote about Plato. Emerson sent a translation to a Concord farmer who replied that Plato shared many of his ideas.
The American Cotton Export Financing Corporation is planned as a pool of cotton producers and leasers for export trade. It would be capitalized at one hundred million dollars, largely paid in Liberty bonds, as disclosed at a Cotton interests conference in New Orleans on May 13.
Despatches from Trepassey Bay indicate naval seaplanes bound for a transatlantic flight will not depart for at least 24 hours due to heavy seas and a coming storm observed by Commander Towers. The storm is forecast to move toward the Azores.
Dallas May 13 unfavorable flying conditions kept seven Love Field airplanes from beginning their flight to Boston for the army recruiting drive. It is hoped they will start on Wednesday.
New York May 13 The twenty fourth annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers will discuss federal supervision of trade prices return of railroads to private ownership and job programs for discharged soldiers and sailors The agenda also includes patent law revisions quicker payment of war contract claims and other topics with speakers such as Walker D Hines Daniel Willard Frank A Halsey Herbert Miles William C Redfield George N Peck James Emery Col Arthur Woods and Daniel C Roper.
The Times carries a daily bulletin from the U S weather bureau in New Orleans. Tonight is unsettled with cloudiness. Wednesday looks cloudy with likely scattered thunder showers.
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am show a max of 8 8 degrees and a min of 59 degrees with north wind. Cloudy skies and 1 inch of rainfall recorded.
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