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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1919
Page
15
Poet Laureate Dr Robert Bridges Turns Seventy Five
Dr Robert Bridges, Poet Laureate of Great Britain since 1913, celebrates his seventy fifth birthday. He studied medicine at Oxford, practiced as a hospital physician until 1882, then pursued poetry with works like Growth of Love and Shorter Poems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bridges
Great Britain
Bridges
Alfred Austin
Eton
Oxford
Nevo
Paltclo
Well Placed Aunt Mary and the Doubtful Suitor
Aunt Mary introduces herself to family friends as Maude and Smarte discuss a young man. Maude says Smarte is clever and brings a playful line about his profession. The girl notes he is both lawyer and musician, a joke about his true identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Smarte
Maude
Funty
Don’t neglect a rheumatic pain says Sloan’s Liniment
An old fashioned drug ad urges readers to buy Sloan’s Liniment for rheumatic pains including sciatica lumbago sore muscles and neuralgia. It claims quick relief without staining skin and notes three sizes 35c 70c and 140.
Neuter and Feminine Traits in Language Regiments
A junior grammar class discussion features a teacher correcting a student on the gender of phonograph. The dialogue pivots to the idea of feminine repetition, and a historical note describes Russian regiments formed by shared features such as turned-up noses in Paulovekt and smallpex marked soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Paul
Common-Sense for Corns Gets Li The Great Painless Loosener
The ad touts Common-Sense for Corns with a claim of a painless loosening method. It mocks old bandage tying and harsh salves that irritate the toe, promising a simple A B C solution that never fails.
Social Calendar Highlights From Mrs Oberfeldt’s Page
Social notes show gatherings this week including Mrs G C Biggio hosting the Married Ladies Social Club at 3 30 pm and the Ladies Aid of the Christian church at 2 30 pm. W M A Baptist circles meet. Thursday Bridge Club hosts at 2 30 pm. Tuesday Music and Literary Club hosts at the Hotel Hamilton at 8 pm. Friday Blue Birds visit Mrs Poggenpohl at 4 pm and teas for Mrs Williams with Mrs Bobbitt and Mrs Cluck from 4 to 6 pm. Elks Club dance in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. C. Biggio
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Hodges
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
Hotel
Hamilton
Blue Birds
Alfred Poggenpohl
R. L. Bobbitt
Hugh Cluck
A. S. Williams
Austin
Elks Club
Early 20th Century Local Notices and Church Events
Regional notices report Mrs Hendrix’s trip to El Paso for a gravely ill daughter, address changes for local residents, and visits from San Luis Potosi guests. Announcements include a pie and cake sale by the W C T U, a postponed Elks dance, and a Sunbeam Band missionary program with a list of attendees. Parish Guild meeting details note paid Richter bill and White Sale sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
H. I. Guinn
Grimes
Katherine Landrum
Zoe
Alice Byrnes
Frank Beddoe
Violet Beaman
Tommy Mann
Ratholph Guinn
Margaret Guinn
Mrs. Jévetts
Christ Church
Adams
H. W. Johnston
MacGregor
Richter
Vidales
Fennel
Mesdames Arthur
Anderson
Cook
Johnson
Kehl
Lines
Woodman
Pust
Bridge Party Delights Wednesday Auction Club Guests
Mrs L J Christen hosted a refined bridge party yesterday afternoon with Queen's wreath decor and multicolor roses. Club prize went to Mrs R K Mims and guest prize to Mrs Geo Moyer of San Antonio, with lingerie gifts. Attending were club members and guests listed, plus assistance from Mrs Robt McComb Mrs Fr W Mally and Mrs Chester Burbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Christen
R. K. Mims
Geo. Moyer
San Antonio
Mesdames Barlow
Brennan
Brewster
Buenz
Cogley
Daiches
Hall
Lafon
Hill
A. Martin
Mims
R. L. Muller
Penn
Sauvignet
Wormser
Nathan Gumpert
L. Joseph
Joe Moset
Eva Levi
Margaret Coleman
Christen
Robt. McComb
Fr. W. Mally
Chester Burbank
Windsor Welcomes Prince of Wales and Notable Visitors
Elaborate preparations mark Windsor Ontario for today’s visit by the Prince of Wales. Cardinal Mercier travels to Notre Dame University and South Bend for a today visit. Patrick Moran hosts reception in Pitchburg Massachusetts. The International Congress of Workingwomen postpones to next week in Washington. A three day national conference begins in Cincinnati under the National Citizens' Council. The French Senate plans to organize today as a High Court of Justice to try former premier Joseph Caillaux for dishonorable peace plotting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Ont
Prince of Wales
Cardinal Mercier
Notre Dame University
South Bend
Ind
Patrick J. Moran
Cincinnati
Pitchburg
Mass
International Congress of Workingwomen
Washington
National Citizens’ Council
French Senate
High Court of Justice
Joseph Caillaux
France
A Mississippi Valley Exposition Opens in St Louis
An exposition of Mississippi Valley manufactured goods will open in St Louis on Monday for ten days. Held in the Exhibit Building, it showcases valley achievements and reconstruction postwar. Each state will display resources and invited cities will set booths to promote manufacturing strength and dock facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
United States
Congress of Workingwomen postponed opening in Washington
International Congress of Workingwomen in Washington delays its start to next Tuesday to allow distant delegates to reach the United States. Sessions will be in the National Museum Building for a week or longer. Delegates include five from Poland two from Czecho-Slovakia and one from Italy with larger groups from England France and Scandinavian nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
United States
International Congress of Workingwomen
National Museum Building
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Italy
England
France
Scandinavian
International Labor Congress
International Congress of
Workingwomen
Essay on Egypt and the Nile’s cultural mythic branding
The piece extols Egypt as civilization’s cradle linked to the Nile from Abyssinia to the sea. It merges historical conquest with modern tobacco branding, praising cigars and hotels while quipping that Bel red box cigars and Luxor Pyramid brands define ancient land fame in today’s smokers and commuters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abyssinia
Nile
Asia Minor
Mohammed
Luxor
Pyramid
Ibis
Khedive
Babylonia
India
Bel
Eden
Hammurabi
Nineveh
Buddha
Nirvana
Land of the Nile
New York Evening Post
Notable Women Advancing in Public Life Worldwide
In the United States over 5,000 women serve as public librarians and the Women's City Club of Cleveland has grown to more than 3,000 members in three years. Texas considers a State Housewives Chamber of Commerce. Norway names Fru Betty Kjelsburg to the League of Nations assembly. Queen Mary’s nickname Lu faded in childhood, Kansas Republicans discuss a woman delegate for next year’s national convention. The first women’s college was founded in 1887 at Holyoke and Oberlin pioneered U S coeducation in 1833. Dorothy Sells, daughter of Cato Sells, serves as Assistant State Director of Industrial Education in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Women's City Club
Cleveland
Texas
Kansas
Mr. Holyoke
Oberlin College
Dorothy Sells
Cato Sells
U. S
The Miracle Man Burleson Praises Postal Service
An Atlanta Constitution column mocks Postmaster General Burleson for praising the postal department as miraculous after seven years of leadership. It questions the public’s acceptance of his ipse dixit and suggests the administration seeks to end debate by self-satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Ipse Dixit
Atlanta Constitution
Weekly Financial Review of War Material Sales
Surplus war materials sales for the week ended August 22 1919 reached 6 872 901 20. Cumulative receipts from January 1 to August 22 total 403 156 646 93. Adding pre office sales 123 245 957 00 yields grand receipts 526 401 886 50. The 499 156 646 93 January 1 to August 22 total shows about 77 percent recovery of original government cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Director of Sales
Office of the Director of Sales
Texas Grain To Be Given Preference
Federal railroad administration directs that grain receive priority when cars can be released at ports and primary markets. A telegram to Governor Hobby from Federal Director Hines says full cooperation will move the Texas grain crop promptly to prevent millions of bushels from spoiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prensa
Austin
Texas
Federal Railroad Administration
Hobby
Hines
Railroad Administration
Hines Denies Threat to Use Troops in New York
Washington Oct 23 Director General Hines rejected reports he would deploy troops to New York to replace striking express workers saying the charge has no foundation. In Youngstown Ohio two men were shot by police during arrests of foreigners suspected in a worker home being fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hines
New York
Express
Youngstown
Ohio
Labor conference faces withdrawal impact and Gompers stance
The Associated Press reports that a labor group’s withdrawal from the national industrial conference raises questions about the event. Indications suggest the conference called by President Wilson will continue with employers and public groups present. Samuel Gompers warned that without employers agreeing to nondiscrimination in workers organizing, further deliberations would be useless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Associated Press
Washington
National Industrial Conference
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
Want Special Convention at Peoria Driven by Labor Split
Following labor group withdrawal from the Washington conference the Illinois Federation of Labor authorized a message to Samuel Gompers and AFL executive council urging an immediate call for a special AFL convention in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Industrial
Washington
Hlinois Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Wilson dictating plea for industrial peace amid labor absence
From the White House President Wilson, bedridden, dictated a letter urging the national industrial conference to proceed without labor representatives to frame a program for reestablishing industrial peace. Labor officials favor further public action hoping a plan from public representatives will gain labor acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Wilson
National Industrial Conference
Department of Labor
Oregon War Veterans Education Benefit Sparks Debate
Oregon grants $25 monthly and up to $200 yearly for up to four years to veterans who served in the war and use the funds for education in state institutions. Critics argue the plan benefits only a select few while many veterans lack eligibility or opportunity, stirring discontent similar to other limited programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Indiana
Indianapolis News
Union Drivers Return to Work After City Express Tie-Up
New York reports that members of the international teamsters chauffeurs and helpers union resumed work after a ten day strike that halted express service across the city. The stoppage had tied up deliveries and caused widespread disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Helpers Union
Real Estate Board faces janitors' 70 percent demand
The Chicago real estate board debates a 70 percent wage rise eight hour day and end to basement living quarters by the flat janitors union. A strike is threatened if the demands are not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Real Estate Board
Flat Janitors’ Union
Bernhardt Turns Seventy Five as Stage Still Calls
Paris reports Sarah Bernhardt at 75 remains alert to the stage and plans another U S tour this winter or spring. It marks fifty seven years since her debut and thirty nine since first performing in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sarah Bernhardt
United States
Mme. Bernhardt
America
A Child Asks If Dates Make Him a Calendar
In a whimsical exchange, Edgar asks Uncle Jack if eating many dates will turn him into a calendar. Uncle Jack replies with a playful nod to the joke, framing a light moment in family dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Jack
Little Edgar
Diamonds on shoes dazzle Paris ballgoers
A Paris ball featured a woman wearing shoes encrusted with diamonds while a Burmese woman attended court to represent her husband in a legal matter highlighting cross regional display and gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
British advance on 17 mile front south of Valenciennes
United States forces captured several towns and villages west of the Meuse. County Karolyi in Hungarian parliament declared for independence and a separate peace for Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valenciennes
United States
Meuse
County
Karolyi
Hungary
Future Course Now Depends On Action In Coal Talks
Washington reports the outcome of Secretary Wilson’s settlement proposal will shape government steps to avert a potential nationwide coal strike set for November 1. The plan would raise miners wages but reject a 36 hour work week. Des Moines notes Governor Harding pledged to use necessary power to keep Iowa coal flowing if the strike harms fuel supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Des Moines
Iowa
Harding
Graft of Millions Charged in Military Contract Case
The article notes that criminal prosecutions of at least a dozen army officers and civilians will be sought along with a civil suit to recover 12 to 15 million dollars alleged to be lost to the government over a 40 million dollar munition contract with Standard Steel Car Co of Hammond Indiana. The effort comes from a sub committee's report to Congress chaired by William Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preag
Chicago
Standard Steel Car Co
Hammond
Ind
Congress
William Graham
Cotton Markets Mixed Globally As Prices Edge Higher
The Times wire reports Liverpool openers show higher prices with 12,000 sales and 600 American receipts. Good middling 24.19 English peace. middling 22.79 steady. Oct to March futures listed in London and New York with nearby spreads, while New Orleans and Houston show steady closes and volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Catarrhal Deafness Ad T Campaign Claims Cure
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy for catarrhal deafness caused by inflamed Eustachian tubes. It promises to pay one hundred dollars for any case not cured by the medicine and directs readers to circulars and druggists for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & CO
Tolga
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B. Lawrence & Co
Hil
Laredo
City Drug Co
Violet S. Oberfeldt
Sharon
God
Reginald Heber
Jk. C. Hendrix
el Paso
J. C. Hall
Corpus Christi
B. Hellman
Inez Hellman
B. M. Alexander
St. Louis, Mo
Joe Deutz
San Juis Potosi
Agnes Huherich
Elks Clit
Chamber of Commerce
Younkin, Reeves
Agnes Crummmins
Congress OF Workingwomen
Egypt
Weekly Financial Review
the Times
The
First National Bank
MR. Hines
Graham
Times
T. A. Austin & Co
Geo. H. McFadden and Company
New Orleans
Houston
Galveston
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