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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1919

Page

6

Penn Publishing Co. Laredo Texas Advertising Rates

Advertisement notice lists daily and weekly publications by Penn Publishing Co. in Laredo Texas. Rates show daily edition postpaid across US Mexico Canada, one month five dollars yearly. weekly edition options include one year two dollars, six months one dollar, three months sixty cents. Subscriptions due in advance.

United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Penn Publishing CO Texas

Associated Press News Rights Note

A standard AP rights statement appears noting exclusive use of dispatches for the paper and mentions of reprint rights for AP and its news content.

Associated Press

The Overseas Flight Aims Across the Atlantic

The article notes how aerial progress since the war has emboldened aviators to plan longer flights, including a potential England to Egypt or Trepassey Bay to Cornwall crossing. It highlights advances in heavier than air machines with stabilizers, richer fuel, and safer engines, suggesting a successful flight could unfold within years despite dangers.

Atlantic Trepassey Bay Cornwall New York Vera Cruz England Egypt English Channel

Mrs Woodrow Wilson attacked for belittling Red Cross workers

A letter asserts Mrs Wilson’s Paris visit to a Red Cross center excuses she does not merit higher praise than the humble workers. It condemns Bolshevik class hatred and praises Red Cross sisters as noble figures, noting Queen Mary and Queen Helena showed real greatness from within.

Red Cross Woodrow Wilson Paris Wilson Mrs. Wilson London Rome Han Burns White House Queen Mary Helena Italy Florence Nightingale

Vision of Atlantic Flight Compared to Historic Ocean Voyages

The piece argues that modern aviation makes the Atlantic crossing as routine as a 20th century steamer voyage yet notes risks remain for aircraft and engine failure. It contrasts current aviators with war-time pilots facing gunfire, risk of capture, and constant danger, but claims the feat will be safer than Columbus faced.

Atlantic

May 12 anniversaries span figures from Winthrop to Scannell

On May 12 observances note Robert C. Winthrop born in Boston 1809 and Richard Scannell born in County Cork 1845. Also listed are events from the Tiger’s destruction at Odessa 1854 to the Goliath torpedoing at the Dardanelles 1915 and the execution of James Connolly in Dublin, among others.

Robert C. Winthrop Daniel Webster United States Senate Boston Richard Scannell Omaha County Cork Ireland Odessa Thomas Jordan New York Cuba Hermitage Tenn Ericson Dubuque Goliath Dardanelles Isla James Connelly Dubin Bullecourt Arras

Charities gain twelve room house donation in Laredo

Mr M Little donated a twelve room house at 402 Vidaurri avenue corner of Iturbide street to the Associated Charities of Laredo. The gift includes gas and water and two kitchens. The president and secretary expressed thanks for the larger vision and expanded usefulness this brings to the society. KeV CHAS W COOK vice president.

Associated Charities of Little Tly Kev Chas W. Cook

Shoe Shop Moves to New Address

The Vau de Laredo Shoe Shop relocated from lturbide street to No 614 San Agustin avenue. May 2 1915 notice notes the change.

Vau de Laredo Lturbide Street San Agustin Avenue

The Church Must Not Fail in This Crucial Hour

A preacher urges return to biblical stewardship, arguing that church tithes fund the full gospel. He cites Luther, Wesley, and Malachi to warn that withholding gifts would incur God's wrath and hinder relief to the hungry and afflicted.

Pastor Barr Martin Luther Europe John Wesley Church Church of God North Sea Euphrates Malachi

Sprained Ankle Home Care Advice

For a sprained ankle apply Chamberlain's Liniment as directed on the bottle after injury occurs. Follow the printed instructions accompanying the product for proper use.

Daily brief from OCA iS News highlights births deaths and local notes

Born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Charles Alexander a fine boy. Edward Summercrest aged 63 a US army veteran died at Fort McIntosh post hospital with full military honors. Onions shipments from Laredo total 801 carloads this season. Ira Hill health inspector wounded fighting Mexican smugglers improving. Mexican importations passed through Laredo include hides ixile metates and baskets. Several marriage licenses issued by the county clerk. Agustin Mendiola dies at Hebbronville. relatives reside in Laredo. Florencio Cerna wounded in riverfront clash now in Nuevo Laredo after surviving the Rio Grande incident.

Charles Alexander Edward Summercrest United States Army Post Hospital Fort McIntosh Post Laredo Ira Hill Mercy Hospital Mexico Ixile Eleuterio Flores Policarpo Rodriguez Policarpo Maravilla Avelina Rendon Librado Aguinsajo Dolores Sanchez Agustin Mendiola Hebbronville Florencio Cerna Nuevo Laredo Rio Grande

Webb County Goes Over the Top in Victory Loan Drive

Webb County surpassed its $479 900 quota by subscribing about $85 000 on the day, with some late subscriptions still to be tabulated. The effort, led by Victory Bond committees, was praised for patriotism and support of soldiers and the fight for democracy and justice.

Webb County Victory Dallas

State Superintendent of Instruction to Visit Laredo

Miss Annie Webb Blanton the state superintendent will visit Laredo on May 30 for the commencement at Laredo High School and deliver the graduation address. She will arrive that day and is noted as the first woman elected to a state office receiving strong support in the July Democratic primaries. A.M. Mansur notes he will not be responsible for his wife’s debts after this date.

Annie Webb Blanton L. J. Christen Miss Blanton Laredo Annie Mansur

Laredo and San Antonio Teams Face Off in Baseball Series

Four games at Caliche Park featured Laredo, I. G. N. Shop of San Antonio, and the Mexico City Cuban team. Laredo won one and tied one, I. G. N. Shop won one and tied two, while the Mexico City Cuba team lost two and tied one. The crowd saw a 11-inning tie, a 3–2 I. G. N. victory, a 1–1 draw, and a 4–3 Laredo win amid strong local support.

Caliche Park Laredos San Antonio Mexico City Waterloo Ortiz Pierce Laredo Barry Kelly Shop Boys

Special Meeting of Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Stockholders

Notice召 special meeting of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway Company stockholders is called for May 26 1919 at 3 PM in Laredo Texas. The purpose is to authorize conveyance of two land tracts to Cannon Coal Company in Webb County Texas Porciones 2 and 3. Biggio vice president attested by secretary Merriman.

THE Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Rio Grande Laredo Texas Cannel Coal Company Webb County Porciones C. Cc. Biggio Eagle Pass Railway Company

Old Pioneer H A Baker Dead at 89 in Laredo

Captain H A Baker, Civil War veteran and G A R member born in Maine, died at his Salinas Avenue home after a two week illness. He came to Laredo over forty years ago, ran a restaurant and fish market, served as a customs inspector, and received a pension. Survived by daughter Mrs James Drake of Vivian, La., now ill with pneumonia. Funeral at 4 p m from Canvery chapel with city cemetery burial.

H. A. Baker Maine Laredo Salinas Avenue Grand Army of the Republic Customs Service Sam James Drake Vivian Canvery Undertaking

Royal Arch Masons Called Convocation in Laredo Chapter 185

Royal Arch Masons invite visiting companions to a convocation of Laredo Chapter 185 R A M Tuesday evening May 13 at 8 30 o clock to perform work in the BA degree. John Colman signs as organizer.

Royal Arch Masons Laredo John Colman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Penn Publishing Company Publishers and Propretors the Overseas Flight Eut Rica Wrigleys Natatorium Houston Street County Court House P. N. Carballo Prop Pennsylvania P. W. Booth & Co Moser Auto Co Salinas Ave Pure Gospel OCA State Superintendent OF Instruction A. M. Mansur Laredo, Texas San Antonio and Laredo Wallop J. D. Merriman
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