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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1919
Page
6
The Laredo Tikes notes its daily and Sunday editions with mail postpaid and carrier delivery options for the United States Mexico and Canada. Subscription rates include one year two dollars and six months sixty cents and six dollars for a year by mail. Associated Press credit references appear.
The article discusses how a coal shortage threatens cottonseed oil mills and the wider impact on household fats and substitutes. It notes the shift from animal lard to cottonseed and peanut oil bases, the weather-driven seed damage, and the potential for higher prices as seed, oil, and meal costs rise.
A San Antonio postmaster urges abandoning a rural motor route due to deplorable roads. He argues city residents profit from farm trade and should fund country roads to keep farmers connected, noting state and federal funds still fall short. He calls for improved roads to prevent isolation and aid commerce.
Dr. John A. Brashear enters his eightieth year, credited with pioneering lens power and advances in astronomy. A Pennsylvania native, he started as a Pittsburgh machinist, studied mathematics and astronomy, began crafting instruments in 1870, gained international renown, led Allegheny Observatory research, and received global honors including being named Pennsylvania’s most eminent citizen in 1915 by Governor Brumbaugh.
Richard Croker born in Black Rock Ireland 74 years ago. Andrew Macphail of Montreal born in Prince Edward Island 55 years ago today. Adam Shortt born Kilworth Ontario 60 years ago today. Walter George Smith Philadelphia lawyer and ABA past president born Logan County. Cass Gilbert born Zanesville Ohio 60 years ago today. Alben W Barkley born Graves County Kentucky 42 years ago today.
This item promotes Chamberlains Tablets to relieve a dull tired feeling and constipation. It claims the tablets stimulate an agreeable bowel movement, cleanse the stomach, and improve digestion.
Today’s entries list notable anniversaries and events: Samuel A. Otis born 1740, Charles W. Gridley born 1844, a 1880 ship collision near Spezia with 250 deaths, 1910 Zemstvos petition to Z ar, 1914 Belgian base bombardment, 1915 Russian front shift, 1916 Trepoff appointed, 1917 British capture of Boulton Woods.
An official of the United States Immigration Service says at least 100 aliens nightly, over 3000 monthly, cross the border near Laredo. Smugglers include Mexican laborers, Bolsheviks, and workers from IWW. border patrols reduced by lack of funds.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets arise from a pledge to avoid calomel for liver and bowel issues. For 17 years they were used in his practice with success and are said to stimulate the liver and bowels without pains griping or gum injury. They cost 10 or 25 cents per box.
Notice warns hunters that hunting on Jarral Barracito Burritos Tortuga and La Mota pastures will harm cattle owners interests and instructs not to request hunting permits.
A century old ad touts King’s New Discovery as soothing for throats congested chests and phlegm. It claims safe use for all ages and notes 1.20 dollar bottles at druggists with no after effects.
Thanksgiving Day is marked nationwide with prayers and family meals as peace earlier won. Local ads urge charity drives by Associated Charities, sell fruitcakes, and promote shopping before Christmas. Notices include licenses, stage events, and court adjournment details from Laredo, Texas.
Advert describes bowel sluggishness and irregularity as causes of liver and stomach disorders. Promotes King's New Life Pills as a remedy to cleanse the liver and relieve waste buildup.
Classified blurb urges readers to subscribe to THE TIMES with a daily watch for opportunities.
Army goods specialize with 12,000 reclaimed army shoes offering new soles and heels from 1.75 to 2.60 per pair. Also 600 army quilts priced 2.00 to 2.60 and 600 service hats from 0.26 to 0.76. Sale location 1701 Hidalgo Street. Date 10-21. tf
Prospects rise that Beecher No. 1 in Duval county will become a major producer after reaching ten feet of oil sand at 4 485 feet. Empire Oil Co officials head toward Benavides to drive into the pool and strike Southwest Texas’s first big gusher, boosting local attention near Laredo and the Texas Mexican Road.
The Royal Theatre features Theda Bara in Olga Dolan in Lure of Ambition a film about a woman who rises from slums to become Duchess of Rutledge and one of historys great ambitious figures. Also at the Strand Anita Stewart stars in A Midnight Romance a new screen adaptation by Lois Weber from Marion Orth with a refugee boat lift and hotel intrigue twist.
Banks in Laredo report a rare rise in deposits from September to November reversing the usual off season decline. Officials attribute the gain to cotton receipts from local farmers. about a thousand bales from Webb County were marketed, with some cotton from Zapata County also sold in Laredo.
Turkeys on offer at the Cail Travelers Hotel in Laredo priced at 36 cents per pound while stock lasts. Contact phone 150 for details.
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