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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1919

Page

6

Laredo Times Publication Details and Subscriptions

The Laredo Times lists Penn Publishing Company as publishers and proprietors. It notes daily publication except Sunday, mail and carrier options, and subscription rates including one month 50 cents, one year five dollars, and weekly options with six months or three months periods. Contact details include Laredo Texas and telephone number 43.

United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Penn Publishing CO Texas

AP News Copyright and Reprint Rights Note

A standard copyright notice states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to dispatches and local news published in the paper. It reserves republication rights for AP content and any material not otherwise credited.

Associated Press

Hopes Dashed For Chicago Saloons This Saturday

Monday's Daily notes that thousands of liquor sellers prepared for a Saturday reopening with twenty million gallons in stock and Pullman reservations. Federal judges delayed ruling, dampening cheers and fueling speculation of resumed temperance battles.

Chicago New York Tarpfl Centralia Kenosha Indianapolis Dixie Windy City United States Fed

The Railroads War Era and Esch Bill Dividend Promise

Government control of railroads during the war allowed wage increases and public support for a six month standard return under the Esch bill. The piece argues for continued government guarantees to maintain a normal return as private management resumes, given high freight rates and high living costs, while noting ongoing postwar adjustments and stockholder concerns. It also reports an accident at the Laredo Cotton Gin Co plant causing temporary shutdown and projected seasonal totals near 1,600 bales.

Hill Wes Common Justice Eschiil Laredo Cotton Gin Co Webb Zapata

Court decision anticipated next week in pending case

Bell notes the court is expected to announce its decision sometime next week, signaling the potential for significant news from the pending case and inviting various interpretations.

Mrs Oliver Harriman Portrait Head of Women’s League

A new photograph features Mrs Oliver Harriman, chairman of the women's council of the League of Nations Association, highlighting her leadership role in the international women’s welfare effort.

Oliver Harriman Women’s Council The League of Nations Association

Funeral Held for Miss Mary Copley Devine in Laredo

The funeral for Miss Mary Copley Devine deputy in charge of the port of Laredo in this customs district was held yesterday at 4 pm from her home to the Presbyterian church. A large crowd attended as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers from the customs service were named. Miss Devine was remembered for her amiable character and business abilities.

Mary Copley Devine Port of Laredo Laredo Juarez Avenue Presbyterian Church L. H. Wharton Pat John Devine Pharr Texas William Devine George Devine Miss Devine Customs Service A. R. Kahn CC. M. McDaniel N. A. Miller Thos, Worsham A. H. Camp F. E K. Earnest T. A. Coleman Customs Ed Cotulla J. E. Trout A. H. Miller Department of Justice van Curtiss H. G. Skarnest

War Poem Braley’s Battle of Paris Remains in Verse

Berton Braley’s song lyric From Over There recounts the Battle of Paris through a trench veteran and an American soldier. The dialogue contrasts frontline hardship with ceremonial praise as each man reflects on duty and sacrifice.

Pipin Buddy

Alsace Lorraine Day Parade Marks Allied Victory

On November 17 Saxe-Meiningen was proclaimed a republic and United States forces began marching into Germany while about two hundred thousand people crowded Paris to celebrate Alsace Lorraine Day with patriotic demonstrations.

Republic United States Germany Paris Alsace-Lorraine

Chamberlain's Tablets Offer Permanent Relief Tip

The notice warns that most laxatives and cathartics provide only temporary relief and should be used for that purpose. For permanent relief, take Chamberlain's Tablets and follow package directions as they not only move the bowels but improve appetite and strengthen digestion.

Today’s birthdays list prominent figures born on this date

Six Duke of Brunswick once son-in-law to the German Emperor is noted as born years ago today. Rt Rev Matthew Harkins Catholic bishop of Providence retired, born in Boston 74 years ago today. Thomas Taggart former US senator from Indiana born in Ireland 63 years ago today. Frank A Vanderlip New York banker born in Aurora 55 years ago today. Giuseppe Campanari operatic baritone born in Venice Italy 60 years ago today.

Duke of Brunswick Matthew Harkins Providence Boston Thomas Taggart United States Indiana Ireland Frank A. Vanderlip New York Aurora Giuseppe Campanari Venice Italy

Times subscription offer note

Advertisement notes a daily watch opportunity and a monthly price of 60 cents for a Times subscription.

Modern Sky Pilot Aims to Extend Literacy Work by Air

Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewarts of Frankfort Kentucky, chairwoman of the state literacy commission, arrived in New York to purchase an airplane. She announced plans for a fleet to reach mountain communities unreachable by auto or mule, promising to cover the commission area in one twentieth the current time.

Cora Wilson Stewart Frankfort New York

Car Inquiry Leads to Unexpected Doorstep Reply

An automobilist stopped and asked a man on a doorstep how to reach Somerville. The man responded that they simply had a car and would drive over, a casual and surprising exchange.

Somerville

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Clear Skin

Doctor Edwards Olive Tablets a vegetable compound with olive oil claim to purify the liver and bowels like calomel without dangerous after effects. Advertised as a cure for yellow skin poor appetite and tired feeling with millions sold yearly at 10c and 25c. Take one or two nightly for results.

Anniversary Highlights From 1819 to 1917 In Brief

A compact roll of historical anniversaries notes Caleb Strong’s death in 1819 at Northampton born 1745. It also recalls aurora across North America in 1835, Papineau insurrection defeat in 1838, Cospatrick disaster in 1874, King Carlos visit in 1902, East Prussia fighting in 1914, war council in Paris 1915, Deutschland sinking near New London 1916, and naval actions off Heligoland in 1917.

Caleb Strong United States Massachusetts Northampton Mass Canada Papineau Prescott Ont Cospatrick Australia England King Carlos Portugal Edward East Prussia Paris New London Conn Heligoland

Don’t Ignore a Cold Says Cough Remedy Ad

The article warns that a cold can lead to serious diseases and urges taking Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at the first sign of a cold. It emphasizes early treatment reduces danger and helps the illness pass more quickly.

Jess

Visiting Old Laredo Home

Captain LeGette Tarver after more than two years service including time in France with the expeditionary forces is visiting his old home in Laredo for a few days as guest of his sister Miss Wate Tarver. He has not decided where he will locate or go into business, saying he is merely looking about.

Old Laredo LeGette Tarver United States Army France Expeditionary Forces Laredo Miss Wate Tarver Tarver

Ready for Transplanting of Big Bermuda Onion Crop

Farmers in the Laredo area prepare to transplant Bermuda onions from seedbeds to about 3 500 acres of open land as the 1920 season nears. If conditions hold, about 2 000 carloads may be shipped, though thrips and winter weather could reduce output. The main threat is pests after cold weather.

Bermuda Laredo

We Buy Rags Best Prices Paid at The Times

We buy rags and wash all old rags. Bring them to The Times office. Rags must be soft and clean. Best prices paid.

Times Office

Pasture hunting ban request impacts cattle owners

The notice states hunting in Jarral Barrocito Burritos Tortuga and Ta Mota pastures harms cattle owners. It asks that no requests be made for hunting permits, signaling an intent to restrict hunting activity in these areas.

Jarral Barrocito Burritos Tortuga Ta Mota

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