Prohibition Debate Ties Drug Addiction to Social Woes
Friday's column warns of drug traffic and opium derivatives, notes cannabis use rising among Mexicans and border-area youths, and urges energetic state action to stamp out the drug evil. It discusses wages, public salaries, and a housing aid amendment for farmers, urging voters to back homeownership measures and vote on prohibition, suffrage, and governor salary questions. The piece ends with a call for returning soldiers to civic duty at home.
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Mexico
Statewide amendments face voters tomorrow
The upcoming statewide ballot features four constitutional amendments including prohibition, woman suffrage, and governor salary increase. Proponents argue suffrage is inevitable and justice and democracy demand it, while prohibition remains a settled issue for many voters. The text urges acceptance of the governor’s pay raise as a plain fact.
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Texas
Boy's Troubles Cost His Mother Thousands
Miss Maggie Goldsmith of Memphis describes her fifteen year old nephew James Hogan who suffered since age two with severe stomach pains, convulsions, and weakness. After trying many treatments, five bottles of Taniac reportedly restored health and weight, with endorsement of the remedy.
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James Hogan
Maggie Goldsmith
Henry Ave
Memphis
Tenn
Miss Goldsmith
Joe L. Ullathorne Seed Co
James
St. Wolk
Stout
Taniac
Watch THE TIMES Everyday for Opportunities
A brief note urges readers to monitor THE TIMES daily for available openings and monthly opportunities, encouraging continued engagement with evolving listings.
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the Times
Cuban Stars Bring Series to Laredo This Weekend
The Cuban Stars, famed Cuban baseballists touring Mexico, play Laredo at Nuevo Laredo tonight at 6. Tomorrow they move to Cache Park for three games with Charlies Pierce as captain, with two more Sunday games at 7 30 am and 4 30 pm before heading to San Antonio and other U.S. cities.
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Cuba
Mexico
United States
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Cache Park
Charlies Pierce
San Autopio
Little Jollity at the Outpost
Denhores mines outpost hosts an ice program that lifts spirits with songs and readings. Performers include Earnest Buenz Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald Leon A Wiigus Virginia Penn and Mrs Mac Gunsaid. Orchestra members and volunteers from Royal Theater aided the outing and T E Reed led the outpost effort.
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Denhores Mines
Dolores Mines
Earnest Buenz
Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald
Porkinborn
Apg
Leon A. Wiigus
Virginia Penn
Mac Gunsaid
Annie Laurie
R. A Millar
Miss Penn
Elsc
Webb County to hold Board of Equalization in Laredo
Webb County commissioners court will meet as a Board of Equalization in the County Assessor's Office at the courthouse in Laredo on Monday May 2 1919 to receive the 1919 assessment lists for inspection correction or equalization and approval. Notice signed by J A Rodriguez county clerk.
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Webb County
Texas
Court House
Laredo
County Commissioners Court
Laredi
Remedy for rheumatism gives rest and sleep
Rheumatism causes great pain and suffering as a widespread illness. The note highlights Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy that offers relief and can make rest and sleep possible for sufferers.
State election tomorrow tests four constitutional amendments
Laredo voters prepare for a special state election with four questions on women’s suffrage prohibition governor’s salary and home ownership measures. Polls open at 7 and close at 7 with four ward locations listed for casting votes and noting returning soldiers without poll tax receipts may participate if qualified.
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Texas
Laredo
Francisco Sanchez
Iturbide Street
A. M Bruni
Hidalgo Street
A. R. Garciashowe
Lipcoln Street
Urbabn School
Victoria Sig
al Laredo
Sears
Prince Ange of Denmark to Visit America
Prince Ange of Denmark, eldest son of Prince Waldemar and Princess Marie of Orleans, cousin to the Danish king, is set to visit America. Described as charming and athletic, he excels in boxing and skating and inherits grace from his mother. He previously married an Italian noblewoman, renouncing his claims to the German throne.
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Ange
Denmark
America
Waldemar
Marie
Orleans
Charmiz
Eid
Europe
Shom
Duke of
Clarence
Edward VII
Rosenberg
Today’s anniversaries and notable events
May 22 entries recount birthdays and deaths of figures like Robert L. Montague and Henrik Ibsen, alongside events such as a British colonial premiers conference in London, the launch of the ship Imperator at Hamburg, Germany’s Vimy Ridge trench capture, and Mary’s entry into World War I era.
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Henrik Ibsen
London
Imperator
Hamburg
Mary
Convictions Reported In Thursday Court Sessions
In a district court proceeding reported by The Times, Jose Gonzalez minor was found guilty of theft over 55 with a two year confinement in the state training school for boys. Gerardo Guerrero and Francisco Rodriguez received two years each in the state penitentiary for similar offenses. Maria Gonzales and Eusebio Moreno, charged with theft under fifty dollars, were jailed two months in county jail. Pompeo Cuellar’s ten mile zone law case began and continued into the afternoon.
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Times
Jose Gonzalez
Gerardo Guerrero
Francisco Rodriguez
Maria Gonzales
Eusebio Moreno
Jeil
Pompeo Cuellar
Onions Move Out of Laredo Total Reaches 1017 Cars
Sixteen carloads of onions were shipped from Laredo last night by freight, bringing the season total to 1017 cars. Shipments are now declining and the end is near though movement may continue about ten more days.
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Laredo
Here
Discharged Soldier Ends Endurance Run In Laredo Chase
A disch arged soldier staggers through Laredo streets during a drunken endurance run. He zigzags from City Hall to San Agustin Avenue and is captured by pursuing officers in a dramatic street pursuit. He is held at the police station and later taken to the county jail for sobriety and examination.
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Laredo
City Hall
Times Office
Fierea
Farragut
San Agustin Avenue
Brennan
Causes of Headache and Relief with Chamberlains Tablets
The article states that headaches often stem from a disordered stomach or constipation and can be avoided by addressing the cause. It promotes Chamberlains Tablets as an easy, mild remedy that has helped many achieve permanent relief.
Do You Enjoy Life A Stomach Tonic Note
A health note urges readers to use Chamberlin s Tablets to tone the stomach aid digestion and regulate bowels for better life enjoyment. It contrasts well and poorly conditioned people and promotes a simple treatment as sufficient.
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Chamberlin
Your Troubles May be a Warning of a Nervous Breakdown
Nine failures out of ten are due to personal physical conditions. The causes are often not far to seek at first a little brain fag weakened memory insomnia nervous indigestion and increased irritability. nerves become unstrung and there is a complete breakdown of the nervous system.
Sensapersa Blood Tonic Promises Nerve Health Boost
An ad touts Sensapersa as a nerve system rebuild and blood tonic claiming to double nerve health in ten days. It promises energy to every nerve and tissue, urges heed of warnings, and offers two bottle sizes 0c and 1.00 at druggists or from hoa.
Tobay's Birthdays Commemorate Notable Figures and Honors
Selskar M Gunn of Boston awarded a Legion of Honor for antituberculosis work in France born in London 36 years ago. Le Valentine Chirol longtime London Times foreign director born 67 years ago. Rev John W Cavanaugh Notre Dame president born in Leetonia Ohio 42 years ago. Douglas Fairbanks in Denver born 46 years ago. Fawin o Webb Shelby North Carolina born 47 years ago. Maj Geo M Wesver Lafayette Indiana born 62 years ago.
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Selskar M. Gunn
Boston
Legion of Honor
Ork i
France
dJuondon
le Valentine Chirol
Foreign Department
London Times
John W. Cavanaugh
University of Notre Dame
Leettnia
Douglas Fairbanks
Denver
Fawin ¥ O Webb
Congress
Shelby
East Artillery
Lafayette
Ind
Forfeiture notice of merchandise and arms in Texas case
United States invokes legal seizure of diverse property including a Long Range 22 Caliber cartridge set and a 44 caliber revolver in Laredo Texas. Citizens with claims must appear June 1 1919 at the U S District Court Southern District of Texas to contest forfeiture and share proceeds per libel.
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United States District Court
Southern District of Texas
U. S. District Court For
Laredo
Texas
Ihereby
United States Court Room
Mexican Gold Coin Seizure in Texas District
U S Marshal in the Southern District of Texas seized a Mexican gold coin valued at 30000 dollars in Laredo Texas. The notice invites all claimants to appear on June 1, 1919 at 10:00 AM to interpose claims or contend the coin should be condemned and sold.
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U. S. District Court For
Southern District of Texas
Laredo
Texas
United States Court Room
Seizure of Quinine Sulphate and Merck Chemicals in Texas
In the Southern District of Texas at Laredo a court notices seizure of Quinine Sulphate 15 cans, Potassium Iodide Merck 15 boxes, and Saccharine Refined Merck 7 cans. The order names the property and sets a deadline to interpose a claim if any party asserts rights to the seized goods.
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United States of America
U. S
Laredo
Texas
United States Court
Rte
Vytone
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