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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1919

Page

11

Trustee sale in Forseck & Sons bankruptcy case

I F Ramsay trustee announces a public auction of estate assets on November 5 1919 in Webb County Texas. items include a half interest in El Centenario mine in Mexico two promissory notes for 25000 each signed by Juan Venegas and dated 1948 and share No 34 in Latin American Club Inc. sale for cash to highest bidder between 10 am and 4 pm.

I. F. M. Ramsay J. K. Forseck & Sons John C. Scott Court House Webb County Texas Laredo es_tate el Centenario Villa de Reyes Santa Maria del Rio San Luis Potosi Republic of Mexico J. Kkorseck Juan Venegas Latin-American Club. Incorporated A. S Tata

Galveston Bond Amendment Urges Storm Protection Funding

J. F. Mullally appeals Webb County voters to support a Texas constitutional amendment in November that would allow Galveston to borrow up to one million dollars for protective storm works. The plan would authorize city and county taxes to repay bonds and interest, benefiting the seaport and all freight users.

Webb County Texas Galveston Galveston City J. F. Mullally

Social Calendar Highlights From Laredo Society News

A busy social week features the Blue Birds meeting Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl at 4 pm and teas by Mrs R L Bobbitt and Mrs Hugh Cluck for Mrs A S Williams of Austin. Dances at Elks Club and Soldiers Club cap a weekend of bridge prizes won by Mrs W N Young and Mrs G J Giles. Local weddings, farewells for Mrs Evans, and a toast-filled eighth anniversary dinner for the Tuesday Music and Literary Club punctuate the social notices.

Blue Birds Alfred Poggenpohl R. L. Bobbitt Hugh Cluck A. S. Williams Austin Elks Club The Soldiers Club W. N. Young G. J. Giles Mesdames Austin Barlow Brewster Christen Cogley Davis Derby Fish Hall Huberich McComb MacGregor Johnston A. Martin Woodman Young Younkin Mesdames Turner Foster McVicar Giles Miss Alma Pierce Miss Coleman San Antonio Thursday Bridge Club F. Wormser Alexander Mesdames Shelby Bobbitt Jumpert Hill, Cluck, Moyer and Hamilin Music and Literary Club Hamilton Hotel Dr. Kenney Josephine Daiches A. C. Hamilton Kenney L. Daiches Greer Muller Mally Black Henry Clingenpeel Goodman Richter Watson Neff J. B. DaCamara Threadgill A. Smith Heaner Cullinan A. P. Nye Biskamp Hattey W. Y. Bunn Shelby J. O. Buenz F. D. Ander

Bakewell Tenn Merchant Credits Tanlac Recovery After 14 Years

E A Hicks, a Bakewell Tennessee merchant, says Tanlac cured fourteen years of suffering from poor appetite, gas, and indigestion. He reports weight gain, improved strength, and no further abdominal distress after three bottles. All druggists sell Tanlac.

Tanlac E. A. Hicks Bakewell Tenn

Oil Leases Wanted By International Land & Leasing Co

The International Land and Leasing Co solicits oil leases in Webb County and adjacent counties. They offer cash upon title approval and invite inquiries at 1012 Farragut Street, City, with CA date noted October 6, 1930.

Webb International Land & Leasing Co C. M. Henry Farragut St. City

Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets

Advertising copy promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild effective laxative and liver remedy. It claims faster relief than calomel without damaging teeth, gum health, or causing after effects. The copy urges taking tablets when feeling logy or heavy to clear brain and lift spirits.

Death of Mrs. Amparo Escandell in Tampico

Word reached here of the death in Tampico at 5 30 yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Amparo Escandell mother of Mrs. W O Martin of this city. She had previously resided here with her daughter and son in law and had been ill only a few days.

Amparo Escandell Tampico W. O. Martin

Local Names Mentioned In Honor Roll Contribu tions

A fragment lists individuals including Mrs Hall Mrs Colbern Mrs Woodard Miss Pace Mackyn Davis Sturges and Mr Pace as contributors in a community acknowledgment. The text is incomplete but preserves names and the act of contributing.

Hall Colbern Woodard Pace Mackyn Davis Sturges Mr. Pace

Labor Federation Calls Conference To Address Disputes

Associated Press reports a conference of officials from AFL affiliated unions will meet in Washington to consider ongoing and impending industrial disputes. Samuel Gompers telegraphed the Illinois federation, date of meeting not yet set. In New York over 1500 Iron and Steel Institute members endorsed Elbert Gary’s stance from the national industrial conference in Washington.

Associated Press Washington American Federation of Labor Samuel Gompers Illinois Federation Executive Council New York American Iron and Steel Institute Elbert Gary The Steel Corporation Gary

Recommendation to dissolve public group ends national conference

Washington October 24. A committee of five proposes immediate dissolution of the public group, the remaining element of the national industrial conference. If adopted, the conference will end tonight.

Washington National Industrial Conference Committee of Five

Traitor Executed in Sante Prison Paris

Paris reports Pierre Lenoir hanged at Saintes prison at 7 AM for intelligence with the enemy. He is the third executed for German agent attempts to run a defeatist campaign in 1915 1916. Previous executions included Bolo Pasha and M Duval in 1918.

Associated Press Paris Pierre Lenoir Sante France Bolo Pasha M. Duval Bonnet Rouge

Secretaries wage talks fail to avert soft coal strike

Washington sources say miners and operators rejected Secretary Wilson's proposal for a new wage pact to avert the November 1 strike. Operators refused as miners kept the strike order. Wilson began immediate talks as both sides declined to withdraw. He urged leaders to reconvene at 4 PM and said he would confer with the White House.

Wilson Associated Press Washington White House

Cotton Markets Opening Spot Prices and Trade Figures

The Times reports Liverpool cotton markets with opening demand and lower prices. Sales total 10 000 with 6 000 receipts. American none. Mid dling quotes around 22.68 to 24.08 for different grades, with near months and futures listed. Spot values steady to firm in New Orleans and Galveston with notable sales and F.O.B. figures.

Liverpool New Orleans

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times presents a daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Saturday are expected to be cloudy with probable showers.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary

Observations show a maximum temperature of 82 degrees and a minimum of 72 degrees. Winds are generally from the southwest with clear conditions.

Fort McIntosh

Birthdays and notable events across history

A dated list of events and birthdays: 1771 to 1917. Notables include Georgia governor William Rabin 1771 birth, Richmond editor John Moncure Daniel 1825 birth, and McClellan statue unveiling 1844. Military items mention German and Austro German actions in WWI era and Danube bridge destruction in 1916.

William Rabin Georgia Powelton Halifax County N. C John Moncure Daniel Richmond Stafford County Savannah New York Paul Durien New Westminster B. C George B. McClellan Philadelphia Russia Baltic Riga Cernavade Danube Italy

U S Sends Second Note on Trans-Siberian Railroad

Tokyo reports the United States has sent a second note after Japan did not reply to the first. The note concerns the administration of the Trans-Siberian Railroad and seeks a formal reply.

Tokio United States

Wilson Continues to Gain Strength in Recovery

President Wilson shows slow improvement and his condition is satisfactory, according to Dr Grayson. The update from Washington comes as the nation watches his health closely amid ongoing duties and public statements.

Washington Wilson Grayson

Austin Chosen as Next UDC Convention Site

Marlin Texas Oct 24 Austin was selected to host the forthcoming meeting of the United Daughters of the Confederacy following the closing of the state convention held today in this city.

Marlin Texas Austin United Daughters of the Confederacy

Concert Accompanist Flora Anderson Announces Lessons

Flora Dilgarde Anderson of the Music League of America in New York and Christ Church Episcopal serves as organist director and singing teacher. She will accept piano and organ pupils by appointment. contact 1137 studio 216 Alexander building. October 24, 1918.

Flora Dilgarde Anderson Music League of America New York Christ Church (Episcopal

Shipping Board Ultimatum Forces Longshoremen Back

New York October 24 United States Shipping Board issued an ultimatum to New York longshoremen demanding a return to work by nightfall or the board would move to load ships with crew brought in for that purpose. Louisville October 24 Camp Taylor ordered to hold four provisional battalions of infantry and machine gunners of the First Division for riot and strike duty. Peoria October 24 Secretary Baker was asked by the Illinois Federation of Labor to investigate Col Mapes statements about Gary Indiana troops.

Associated Press New York United States Shipping Board Louisville Camp Taylor War Department Peoria Ill Baker Illinois Federation of Labor Col Mapes United States Gary Indiana

Grain Elevator Fire Devours 25000 Bushels in Fort Worth

A grain elevator blaze in Fort Worth Texas destroyed 20000 bushels of wheat and 5000 bushels of oats. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars. Authorities investigated the fire and caused the damage to the storage facility.

Fort Worth Texas

Prohibition Bill Reaches President for Signature

President Wilson faces the enforcement bill passed by Congress with an Attorney General Palmer opinion on its constitutionality. The wartime provision banning liquor manufacture or sale above one half of one percent alcohol would take effect upon his signature, heightening interest in the decision.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Congress Palmer

Miss Agnes Turner Tells Of Relief With Tablets

Chicago resident Agnes Turner describes indigestion headaches sleeplessness and constipation improving after two months of Chamberlain's Tablets. She says the treatment cleansed her stomach and refreshed her system allowing her to eat and sleep in comfort.

Agnes Turner Chicago Chamberlain

Conference on English speaking liberty tradition meets today

An Anglo-American conference focusing on the English speaking tradition of liberty is convening today in New York City with scholars and delegates from both nations.

New York City

Catarrhal Deafness Advised Treatment Claim

An advert claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local apps and must be treated by a constitutional remedy Hall's Catarrh Medicine works through the bloodstream to heal mucous surfaces. The makers offer 100 dollars for any deafness case not cured by the product and provide free circulars.

Hall Cheney & CO

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District Court OF the United States Southern District OF Texas F. M. Ramsay Cty Drug Co the Times G Society Violet S. Oberfeldt Hehe Chas. Moser Sidney Katz Mrs. F. Wormser Miss Rosalie John Murphy Shelby Theriot Mrs. Longoria S. W. DeWolf Corpus Christi G. C. Hiatt Miss Salmon Chester Smith City Mary Meehan Bistetter Estelle Katherine Walter Jacob Reiss Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Hodges Abraham Associated Charities Hospital Bradford Mesdames Morgan Worsham Keithley Neft Reiss Eistetter St. Peters Church Estelle Eistetter Walter Reiss St.Louis Missouri Father McLoy M. P. Cullinan Leo Ristetter Ed Reiss St. Louis M. M. Histetter Ruth Simpson Khistetter Mr. Reiss Transportation Corps Belleville C. C. Biggio Paul W. Evans Missionary Society and Epworth League F. E. Shanks Brackettville Vans Evans T. A. Bunn Chas. Brient J. A. Burnett W. L. Barr Green Martin Chester Nye Northmore L. J. Perkins Seaman O. H. Guinn Mansford Shanks J. W. Thompson A. G. Thompson J. K. Thompson J. E. Thompson Pauline Roach Mabel Byerly Tillman Barr Hicks Dr. Edwards Secretary OF LABOR Labor Federation Bolo Pasha and Douval Azores London Lisbon Portugal Times T. A. Austin & Co Geo. H. McFadden and Company Houston Weather Forecast Local Weather Report Japan Meyer Brothers Drug Co Saint Louis Austin Was Money Makers Flanders Joseph Haller Shipping Board Longshoremen’s VickvenlAhilp
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