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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1919

Page

23

Notice of Trustee's Sale in Porseck & Sons bankruptcy case

In the Southern District of Texas trustee Ramsay will auction at Webb County Court House door in Laredo on November 5 1919 between 10 AM and 4 PM to satisfy estate claims. Sale includes half interest in El Centenario mine Mexico two promissory notes for 25000 each and one share of Latin American Club Incorporated.

PF. M Ramsay J. KK. Forseck & Sons John, Scott A. D Court House Webb County Texas Laredo el Centenario Villa de Reyes Santa Maria del Rio San Luis Potosi Republic of Mexico J. K. Forseck Juan Venegas Latin-American Club, Incorporated

Galveston Bond Amendment Appeal Calls for Voter Support

A Webb County appeal urges voters to approve a Texas constitutional amendment allowing Galveston to issue bonds of ten million dollars for protective works. The letter argues the need for protection of lives and property, noting public funds and local taxes would back the bonds. J. F. Mullally signs the plea.

Webb County Texas Galveston Galveston City Losa J. F. Mullally

You're Sick You're Tired You're Nervous Slogan Copy

An old advertorial extols vitality products claiming to renew worn nerve tissues and boost red blood cells. The copy urges strong nerves for success and promises helps to push through fatigue, ending with an incomplete sales pitch fragment.

Social Calendar Highlights Social Club Events and Weddings

A busy social week in Laredo features teas hosted by Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl and Mrs R L Bobbitt plus Mrs Hugh Click, a dance at Elks Club, and a Soldiers Club event. Bridges prizewinners include Mrs W N Young and Mrs G J Giles. numerous club members and guests attend. A wedding at St Peters marks Miss Estelle Wistetter and Mr Walter Reiss, with reception at the church and departure to Belleville Missouri.

Blue Birds Alfred Poggenpohl R. L. Bobbitt Hugh Click 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 Wormser Frances Alexander W. T. Hill Mesdames II. Witting A. Wormser O'Meara John Martin J. Moser Annie Josephine Sauvignet Katherine Helen MacGregor Eva Levi Lucille Murphy M. Mowry Mesdames Shelby Bobbitt Gumpert Hill Cluck Moyer and Hamlin Mary Meehan Wistetter Estelle Katherine Walter Jacob Reiss Laredo Texas St. Peters Church Estelle Wistetter Walter Reiss St. Louis Missouri Father MacLoy M. P. Cullinan Gounod A. J. Netton Mendelssohn Poggenpohl Mr. Notton Leo Bistetter Bd Reiss M. M. Histetter

Tanlac Restores Bakewell Man After Fourteen Years of Illness

A. Hicks of Bakewell Tennessee credits Tanlac with curing a fourteen year misery. He suffered nausea vomiting gas chest pressure and heart discomfort then quit his trade ten years ago. After starting Tanlac he gained ten pounds and regained appetite within weeks. All druggists sell Tanlac.

Tanlac A. Hicks Bakewell Tenn Taniac

Oil Leases Wanted by International Land & Leasing Co

In Webb and adjoining counties seeks oil leases with cash on title approval. Local manager C. M. Henry invites interested parties to visit at 1012 Farragut St City. Advertisement date 10-6-30t.

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

Better Than Calomel Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Laxative

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present a mild laxative alternative to calomel for liver and bowel relief. The olive colored pills claim to ease headaches and fatigue from constipation, with no dental harm and instant liver effect, priced at 10c and 25c.

Death of Mrs Amparo Escandell in Tampico

Word arrived that Mrs Amparo Escandell died in Tampico yesterday afternoon at 5 8 o clock. She was the mother of Mrs W C Martin of this city and had lived here with her daughter and son in law. Her death came as a shock after a brief illness.

Amparo Escandell Tampico W. C. Martin

Local residents named in community tribute

A list of residents including Mrs Hall Mrs Colbern Mrs Woodard Miss Pace Mackin Davis Sturges and Mr Pace contributes to a community acknowledgment. The fragment suggests a collective contribution or listing in a local notice or society record.

Hall Colbern Woodard Pace Mackin Davis Sturges

Labor Federation to Meet in Washington on Industrial Disputes

Officials from international unions allied with the American Federation of Labor plan a conference in Washington to discuss ongoing and potential industrial disputes. Samuel Gonder telegraphed the Minots federation about the meeting, with date to be set by the executive council.

Associated Press Washington American Federation of Labor Samuel Gonders Minots Federation Executive Council National Industrial Conference Committee of Five

Traitor Executed in Paris Prison as War Trials Continue

Paris reports Pierre Lenoir was executed at 7 o clock in the Sante prison for intelligence with the enemy. He is described as the third person executed over German agent efforts to wage a defeatist campaign in France in 1915 16, following Bolo Pasha and M Duval.

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

Operators and Miners Reject Wilson Wage Proposal

By Associated Press Washington Oct 24 operators and miners rejected Secretary Wilson's wage proposal to avert the November 1 soft coal strike. Operators balked as miners did not withdraw the strike order and Wilson offered another settlement plan, which was also rejected. He urged leaders to meet again at 4 o'clock and to keep the White House informed.

Wilson Associated Press Washington White House

Cotton Markets Opening Prices and Overnight Brisk Demand

The Times reports a strong opening demand in Liverpool with steady New York and New Orleans quotes. Spot markets show firmness in Houston with mid dling around 9.25 dollars, while receipts and sales figures indicate active trading across regions and futures.

Liverpool New York New Orleans

Weather Outlook From New Orleans Bureau

The Times reports the United States Weather Bureau New Orleans forecast: tonight and Saturday cloudy with a likely chance of showers.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh Weather Watch for 24 Hours

Observations for Fort McIntosh show a maximum temperature of 82 degrees and a minimum of 72 degrees. Wind direction is southwest. Sky is clear.

Fort McIntosh

Notable birthdays and historical events listed

A dated roll of birthdays and notable historical milestones is presented. Entries include 1814 Governor William Rabin of Georgia. 1825 editor John Moncure Daniel. 1876 Savannah privateer crew trial. 1892 German army strength. 1914 Germans ousted from Staseia. 1915 Baltic shelling for Riga aid. 1916 Danube bridge destruction. 1917 Austro German offensive against Italy.

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 Staseia Baltic Riga Cernavade Danube Italy

President Wilson’s health improves, says doctor

Washington reports President Wilson continues to gain strength and his condition is satisfactory according to Dr. Grayson today.

Washington Wilson Grayson

Austin chosen as next UDC meeting site

The Associated Press reports Austin Texas was picked as the next meeting place for the United Daughters of the Confederacy after the group closed its annual state convention in Marlin Texas on October 24.

Associated Press Marlin Texas Austin United Daughters of the Confederacy

Flora Anderson Named Music League Accompanist and Director

Flora D Anderson of New York serves as concert accompanist for the Music League of America and organist director at Christ Church Episcopal. She also teaches singing and operatic repertoire and will take piano and organ pupils by appointment. Voice trials by appointment only. Telephone 1137 studio 216 Alexander Building. 10 24 tf.

Flora Dilgarde Anderson Music League of America New York Christ Church Piscopal

British and Allies Renew Offensives Across France and Flanders

On October 24 British forces took 7,000 prisoners and over 100 guns as Franco American and British armies resumed their offensive in France and Flanders. General Joseph Haller was named commander in chief of Polish forces fighting with the Allies.

France Flanders Joseph Haller

Shipping Board Ultimatum Amid Labor Strife

Assorted reports from New York and Camp Taylor detail mounting pressure on the Shipping Board as officials consider drastic moves to end a long paralyzing strike. Soldiers at Camp Taylor await orders to hold four battalions of infantry and machine gunners for riot control. Secretary Baker faces Senate Federation of Labor calls for inquiry into statements by Col Mapes of U S troops at Gary Indiana.

New Rk New York United States Louis@ie Camp ‘Taylor War Department Pearly Ill Baker Snnate Federation of Labor Col. Mapes Gary Indiana

Fire destroys grain elevator in Fort Worth

A grain elevator in Fort Worth was gutted by fire today destroying 20 000 bushels of wheat and 5 000 bushels of oats. The loss was estimated at 25 000 dollars.

Associated Prove Fort Worth Texas

Prohibition Bill Reaches President For Signature

President Wilson considers the wartime prohibition enforcement bill after Congress passes it with Attorney General Palmer’s constitutional opinion. The measure bans manufacturing or selling liquor above one half of one percent alcohol and takes effect upon his signature.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Congress Palmer

Eat and Sleep in Comfort Says Chicago Woman

Miss Agnes Turner of Chicago Illinois describes how overwork irregular meals and careless health damaged her digestion causing headaches constipation and sleeplessness. After two months of Chamberlains Tablets her stomach was cleansed her system invigorated and she can eat and sleep in comfort.

Agnes Turner Chicago Chamberlain

Conference on English speaking liberty meets in New York

An Anglo American conference focused on the English speaking tradition of liberty is convening today in New York City.

Lberty New York City

Also Mentioned on This Page

District Court OF the United States Southern District OF Texas J. K. Porseck & Sons City Drug Co the Times Bic 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 Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Hodges Abraham Associated Charities Hospital Bradford Mesdames Morgan Worsham Keithley Neff Reiss Eistetter Paul W. Evans Missionary Society Epworth League F. E. Shanks Brackettvile Evans Brackettville J. O. Buenz T. A. Bunn Chas, Brient J. A. Burnett W. L. Barr Green Martin Chester Nye Northmore L. J. Perkins Seaman O. H. Guinn Mansford F. Shanks J. W. Thompson A. G. Thompson J. I. Thompson J. B. Thomson Misses-Pantine Ranch Mabel Byerly Shanks Tillman Seaman and Barr Music and Literary Club Hamilton Hotel Dr. Kenney Josephine Daiches A. C. Hamilton Threadgill A. C. Richter Acs Richter Watson J. B DaCamara Hicks Dr. Edwards Meyer Brothers Drug Co Saint Louis Soul Rise Yoshi Secretary OF Labor Labor Federation Indus American Iron and Steel Institute Albert Gary Steel Corporation Bolo Pasha and Duval Azores London Lisbon Portugal Japan Tokio Times T. A. Austin & Co Geo. H. McFadden and Company Houston Weather Forecast Money Makers Shipping Board Cire Tree Ail Chenry & CO Toteta
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