Hawker risks Atlantic crossing in 46 foot wing plane
The report contrasts Hawker’s direct St John’s Newfoundland to England flight in a small overland craft with 46 foot wingspan and a non sinkable boat hood, against American seaplanes. It notes Hawker’s 8000 foot altitude plan, 100 mph speed, 2500 nautical mile distance in 25 hours, and the Americans’ 13 hour 18 minute port arrival with 90 mph average. It adds commentary on reforms at War Risk Insurance and calls for accountability for delayed veteran dependents’ payments.
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Hawker
Atlantic
St. John’s
Newfoundland
England
Azores
Mackenzie Grieve
Portugal
Mechanician
Calls for Reform as War Risk Bureau Mismanagement Exposed
The letter details failures by the War Risk Insurance Bureau in allotments to families, with cases of delayed payments and even death from neglect. It notes Col. Lindsley of Dallas resigning amid staff concerns as the system nears breakdown. A separate 1919 election proclamation in Laredo seeks a six cent tax to fund public schools, outlining voting places and procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass
Col. Linds-' Jey
Doughty
Treasury
Col. Lindsley
War Risk Insurance Bureau
France
Red Cross
Washington
Bureau
Dallas
Board of Trustees
Independent School District
Laredo
Texas
I. M
Ryan
Central Grammar School
M. A. Hirsch
Emeterio Mendoza
C. Zasarnaga
Urbahn
Pp. P. Leyendecker
J. T. Agan
I. Martinez
War Cats of San Antonio Desirous of Coming Here
A letter from Jack Flaherty secretary invites Laredo baseball to host the War Cats of San Antonio The War Cats seek a game in Laredo on May 20 Decoration Day and following Sundays They offer to cover travel and hotel costs and request a reply on scheduling and gate receipts arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Charles Pierce
Laredo
Texas
War Camp Community Service
War Cats
Army
Navy
Jack Flaherty
War taxes the nerve energy of the country
The article urges citizens to keep the body and mind focused on the war effort and warns that fatigue insomnia poor digestion and irritability signal nervous-system strain requiring action to recover and endure the drive for victory.
Blood tonic promises nerve rebuild and renewed strength
Sensapersa claims to rebuild worn nerves and tissues, doubling nerve health in ten days. It is marketed as a blood tonic and nerve sedative with renewed strength to resist daily strain. Available in two sizes, 50c and $1.00, from Druggist or City Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Co
Ward and O'Meara Law Partnership Formed
A law partnership has been formed by bra O'Meara of Laredo and Judge i H Ward of San Antonio. The firm will be known as Ward and O'Meara with offices in the Alexander building in this city. 5-19-61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bra O'Meara
Laredo
I. H. Ward
San Antonio
Ward & O’meara
Alexander Building
New Local Telephone Manager Sets In At Laredo
H. H. Peace arrives from Seguin to replace G. R. Weber as Laredo telephone company manager. He brings years with the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Co and begins acquainting himself with customers and improving service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Peace
G. R. Weber
Laredo
Mr. Peace
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Co
Seguin
For Sale Northwest Block 42 Laredo Market Plaza
Notice of sale of three percent lots in Block 42 northwest corner W D Laredo fronting 110 feet on Market Plaza and 183 feet deep on Hidalgo Street. Terms via executor B Chacon on E B de Garcia estate 1219 Grant Street. June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Block 42
W. D
Laredo
Market Plaza
Hidalgo Street
B. Chacon
E. B. de Garcia
Grant Street
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claim
One hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Medicine has served sufferers for thirty five years and is advertised as the most reliable remedy. It claims to act through blood and mucous surfaces, expelling poison and healing diseased parts. Customer results include quick health improvements after short use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
NEY & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Druggista
Times Subscription Offer
The Times announces a daily news subscription at 60 cents per month inviting readers to subscribe for ongoing access.
Local notices and ads round Fort Worth listing services and sales
Earnest Lattig Co will handle Ramsay fire insurance business until June 15 161. Buick four Buick six Chandler seven passenger Dodge touring Studebaker truck second hand. Citizens Auto Co. 5-16-71. Jefferies displayed prize Hereford bull photos at The Times office. Reich's Candies at Royal Cigar Stand. Base Ball results daily at Royal Cigar Stand. Juarez plumber 1203. J Nieto Jitney 15 cts per trip. Dressmaking 1602 Guatemazin. J L Fierros buys and sells farms and locomotives. Fourteen carloads onions shipped last night total 984 this season. Mexican hats at Royal Cigar Stand. Pianos Moran Music Co. 1217 Lincoln. 2 3-tf.
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Earnest-Lattig Co
F. M. Ramsay
BUICK
Chandler
DODGE
Studebaker
Citizens Auto Company
H. H. Jefferies
Fort Worth
Times Office
Reich
Royal Cigar Stand
Moran Music Co
Lincoln Street
Cardui praised by Mrs Johnson for back and side relief
Marksville Louisiana woman Alice Johnson writes of years of back and side pain and sleepless nights and credits Cardui with restoring strength after a full bottle. She urges others with female discomfort to try Cardui as thousands did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marksville
La.x
Alice Johnson
Cardus
Knights of Columbus to Host Wednesday Dance in Laredo
The Jewish Welfare Board will discontinue Wednesday dances at its hall to cooperate with welfare groups. Knights of Columbus will hold a weekly Wednesday dance at their building, while the JWB continues Sunday socials inviting all locals to attend. Date noted 6 19 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C
Laredo
Fort McIntosh
Jewish Welfare Board
Knights of Columbus
Death of Miss Pat Olson
Miss Pat Olson, about 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Olson, died at home 909 Santa Ursula Avenue this morning after a short illness. She fell ill about three days ago. Funeral is set for 7 p m today. The family receives the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Olson
Peter Olson
Santa Ursula Avenue
Notice of Nonresponsibility by A M Mansour
Notice given by A M Mansour declaring she will not be responsible for any debts incurred by his wife Annie Mansur. Laredo Texas dated May 8 1919. Public notice type filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Mansur
A. M. Mansour
Laredo
Texas
Guardianship Granted in Hickey Minor Estate
Probate court convened to appoint Maria Villareal de Hickey guardian of the Hickey minors with a $100 bond fixed. Adjoining formalities completed in county courthouse.
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Probate
Hickey
Maria Villareal de Hickey
Two Laredo Servicemen Return From European Fronts
Two Laredo youths returning from World War I service in France and Germany arrived home in good health. First Class Private Joe Salinas, son of Sheriff Antonio Salinas, and Private Emilio Arevalos, both of Company F, 168th Infantry, served about fifteen months with ten months in France and four in Germany. Arevalos earned bravery citations.
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Joe Salinas
Emilio Arevalos
France
Germany
Laredo
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Rainbow Division
Antonio Salinas
Co. F
168Th
168Th Infantry
Salinas
Arevalos
Attest by J D Merriman for Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Railway
Secretary J D Merriman authenticates official action of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway Company. The certificate references docket 424-30t and confirms authority or filing related to the railway entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Rio Grande and
Eagle Pass
J. D. Merriman
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass Railway Company
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Agency For Ladies Queen Quality Brand Shoes
Tturbide St
Mexico
Bessie Moore
Convent Avenue
Porfirio Lara
Petra Gutierrez
al J. Nolen
P. O
Juarez
J. Nieto
J. L. Fierros
Farragut Street
Bellmont
Main Ave
Fidel Cantu
Will W. Gregg
Hie
Elec
Villegas & CO
Laredo, Texas
Krueger-Atlas Oil Engines
VICE
SAN Antonio Machine & Supply CO
Corpus Christi
Walker-Morrow Company
Universal Home
Sonora News Company
Webb County Lumber CO
Cnas
H. Brientt
Sales Mgr
Clingenpeel
Mgr
Convent Ave
Metropolitan Cafe
Richter Building
Gulf
Moline Universal Tractors
Wormser Bros
Texas Gulf Refining & Pipe Line Co
Times
Cannel Coal Company
Webb County
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C.C. Biggio
Arbon Papers
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J. W. Falvella
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