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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1919
Page
2
The piece warns that nationwide prohibition may boost narcotic use until enforcement tightens. It notes federal steps against opium and cannabis and discusses drug trade, medical use, and store controls, urging states to act to stamp out the drug evil while calling for home ownership aid for workers.
The piece notes tomorrow's election on four state constitutional amendments. It highlights statewide prohibition and the governor's salary as debated items, while arguing woman suffrage is inevitable and that the governor's pay should be increased, framing the issues as settled by justice and public opinion.
Maggie Goldsmith of Memphis testifies that her fifteen year old nephew James Hogan suffered convulsions and stomach pains since age two. After thousands spent with no relief, five bottles of Tanlac brought rapid weight gain, improved appetite, and restored health, prompting an endorsement.
Advertisement states a daily watch opportunity with a 60 cent monthly subscription rate for THE TIMES.
The Cuban Stars, famed Cuban baseball champions touring Mexico, play Laredo at Nuevo Laredo this evening at 6. Tomorrow they cross to Ca\u00f1iche Park for a three game set with Laredo under captain Charles Pierce, with two more games Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The tour continues to San Antonio after this stop.
After this date I will not be responsible for any debts made by my wife Annie Mansur also known as A M Mansour of Laredo Texas dated May 8 1919. Public notice of separation of liability for spousal debts.
A Dolores Mines outpost program turned the camp into a theater on Wednesday evening. Mr. Marnest Buenz led with Dear Old Pal, followed by Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald in The Magic of Your Eyes. The event featured humor from Mrs Polkinhorn, Leon A Willgus singing Three For Jack, Virginia Penn choruses, and Macdonald closing with Annie Laurie.
Webb County Texas commissioners court will meet as a Board of Equalization in the County Assessor's Office at the courthouse in Laredo on Monday May 26 1919 to inspect correct or equalize the 1919 assessment lists and approve them. Date May 5 1915. J A Rodriguez county clerk and ex officio clerk of the county commissioners court Webb County Texas.
The Lobos lineup includes captain Figarola, noted as one of the city’s best catchers, scheduled to play in Laredo tomorrow and Sunday. Local ads list services from Citizens Auto Company, Laredo Planing Mill, Miss Bessie Moore’s beauty parlor, and several business notices including insurance, plumbing, and jewelry sales amid routine weather notes.
Northwest corner of Block 42 W D Laredo offering 3 lots or 110 feet frontage on Market Plaza by 183 feet depth on Hidalgo street. For details contact B Chacon executor estate E B de Garcia deceased 129 Grant street. 6 3 1m.
The passage promotes Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism, claiming it provides relief and makes rest and sleep possible for sufferers. It states rheumatism is the most common and causes the most pain and suffering.
In Texas a special election scheduled for tomorrow will decide four proposed constitutional amendments: woman suffrage statewide prohibition governor salary increase and home ownership measures. Voters in Laredo will cast ballots from 8 am to 7 pm at four ward locations with eligible returning soldiers voting without poll tax receipts.
Prince Aage of Denmark, eldest son of Prince Waldemar and Princess Marie of Orleans, is a first cousin of the Danish king and famed for charm and unostentatious manners. An ardent sportsman, he is a clever boxer and one of Europe’s best skaters, sharing good looks with his mother.
The Times reports a Thursday court session with Jose Gonzalez found guilty of theft over 50 dollars and sentenced to two years at the state training school for boys. Gerardo Guerrero and Francisco Rodriguez received two years each in the state penitentiary. Maria Gonzales and Eusebio Moreno were sentenced to two months in county jail for theft under fifty dollars. Pomposo Cuellar faced the ten mile zone law case, still on trial in the afternoon.
Sixteen carloads of onions moved out of Laredo last night by freight. The shipment brings the total to 1,017 cars shipped during the present season. Shipments are now fast decreasing and the end is close at hand, though expected to continue about ten days.
A former soldier, panhandling for dimes, ran a four o clock endurance race through Laredo yesterday. Began at City Hall, turned at The Times office, then east on Farragut. He was captured on San Agustin Avenue and later taken to City Hall and the county jail for sobering up and examination.
The article asserts the most common headache cause is a disordered stomach or constipation and claims Chamberlains Tablets can correct it. It promotes the tablets as easy to take, mild, and effective with many reporting permanent relief.
Key dates include 1819 birth of Robert L. Montague in Middlesex County Virginia and 1880 death there. 1869 Elihu Washburne named US minister to France. 1901 Kelpet Japan eruption with heavy loss. 1906 Ibsen dies. 1911 Premiers’ conference in London. 1912 Imperator launched at Hamburg. 1915 Italy declares war on Austria. 1916 German capture at Vimy Ridge. 1917 US denies passports to Stockholm Socialist conference.
A health tip notes that a man in good shape enjoys life while the bilious and dyspeptic are often miserable. It claims Chamberlain's Tablets tone the stomach improve digestion and regulate bowels with a few doses.
Nine failures out of ten are due to personal physical conditions. The causes are usually not far to seek at first a little braining weakened memory insomnia nervous indigestion and increased irritability nerves become unstrung finally there is a complete breakdown of the nervous system.
Selskar M. Gunn of Boston Knight of the Legion of Honor for anti tuberculosis work in France born in London 36 years ago today. Sir Valentine Chirol longtime London Times foreign director born 67. Rev. John W. Cavanaugh Notre Dame president born Leetonia Ohio 49. Douglas Fairbanks Denver born 36 years ago today. Edwin Y. Webb Shelby North Carolina born 47. Maj. Gen. M Weaver retired Coast Artillery born Lafayette Indiana 65.
In obedience to a Warrant of Seizure the following property is seized in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas at Laredo. The items include firearms cartridges drugs ribbon merchandise rubber tubes and a pistol with appeal to claimants to appear June 1 1919 at 10:00 AM to file claims and allegations. J A Herring U S Marshal Son Dist of Texas by Allen Walker Deputy.
A public notice from the U S Marshal for the Southern District of Texas states a $1000 Mexican gold coin, No 148 ct, is involved in a matter at Laredo Texas. The document outlines enforcement actions within the district.
A Southern District of Texas case lists items including 6 cans quinine sulphate 15 boxes potassium iodide Merck and 7 cans saccharine refined Merck. No. 132 ES. The document details a court filing referencing these chemical products and the associated docket number.
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