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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1919

Page

4

Debate over collective bargaining and open shop principles

The piece argues that the push for collective bargaining amounts to coercion by unions and favors the open shop, citing Judge Gary of United States Steel as opposing union-dominated wage control. It critiques arbitration boards and condemns universal free publicity in newspaper campaigns while defending both sides’ rights to exist and set terms.

Thejee Gary United States Steel Corporation Board of Arbitration

A Lesson in Finance for War Time Campaigns

The piece notes a shift to active drives for funds across churches colleges and charities. It cites Salvation Army and Red Cross campaigns using publicity channels and personal service rather than passive appeals. It highlights advertising parades bands and public appeals as effective methods.

Salvation Army Red Cross Fosters Bill

Dr Edwards Glive Tablets Offer Gentle Cleansing

Claiming to replace calomel, Dr Edwards' Glive Tablets are advertised as a vegetable mix with olive oil that gently stimulates the bowels and liver for a natural cleanse. The ad promises relief for bad breath and purifying the system with one or two tablets nightly for a week.

Edwards

City Charter Amendments Rejected in Laredo Special Election

Voters by a wide margin defeated proposed city charter amendments including a recorder's court plan. Only about 417 ballots were cast, with all four amendments rejected in every ward by substantial majorities.

Laredo Nitta Rey Tojah

Dr King’s New Medicine Proposed for Cold Relief

An advertisement urges readers to treat neglected colds with Dr King’s New Medicine. It claims swift relief from fevers sneezing sore throat and congestion and notes the product has been on the market for half a century with bottles priced at 1.20 dollars.

Dr. ing's New Life Pills Advertised

An old style drug store ad touts Dr ing s New Life Pills as gentle yet effective system cleansers. Claiming they act tonically and please in results, the pills are priced at 45 cents a bottle and available at all drug stores.

Dr. Ing

Rev Barr Secures Fifth Year as Laredo Pastor

The West Texas Conference in Austin allows Rev WJ Barr to continue as pastor of the First Methodist Church in Laredo for a fifth year. The quarterly conference unanimously supported the stay, and Sam W Brown led a delegation to appeal to the Bishop. The church cites pastorate growth as a key reason.

West Texas The Methodist Church Austin Wj.barr First Methodist Church Barr Sam W. Brown Laredo

Local notices and ads sprawl in Laredo paper mix

Stray items include Flora Dilgarde Anderson studio contact and appointment line, city election remarks about amendments and Thanksgiving prices, Mabel Normand in Jinx at the Royal, plumbing ad with phone, district court docket note, Laredo Abstract Co. opening, recent port imports, J. L. Fierros buying and selling, Thrift Day school address by Prof. Mally, Bellmont rooms ad, electrical comforts, county marriage licenses, auto painting and tops, notary public, Times printing notice.

Flora Dilgarde Anderson Mabel Normand the Royal B. Juarez Laredo Abstract Company Walter Brown Bertani Mexico J. L. Fierros Farragut Street United States F. W. Mally Laredo Public Schools

Absent Cayetano Sandoval Faces Bond Forfeit In District Court

The Forty-ninth Judicial District session opened with Judge Mullally presiding. Cayetano Sandoval was absent as his $500 bond with sureties John A. Pope and H. F. Valdez was forfeited. Portivio Miranda and Jose Ortiz were found guilty of burglary and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. Juana Guerrero and Jodie MacBea received jail terms for theft under $50, and Clemente Vasquez was jailed two years for passing a forged instrument.

District Court Forty-ninth Judicial District Mullally Cayetano Sandoval Sandoval John A. Pope H. F. Valdez Portivio Miranda Jose Ortiz Juana Guerrero Jodie MacBea Clemente Vasquez

Building Boom Sweeps Laredo Promising Record Growth

Contractors say Laredo faces a large building boom in the coming months with many residences and business blocks planned or under construction. Fine homes are planned for the Heights and other sections, with several modern business blocks expected by year end and a spring surge anticipated to surpass prior years.

Laredo

Cotton brings good price in Laredo sale

J. S. Westbrook sold five bales of ordinary cotton to R. M. Johnson for 1052.21 dollars, about 210 per bale at thirty five cents per pound. The sale in Laredo indicates solid money in cotton when prices exceed two dollars per bale, with higher grades fetching more on national markets.

J. S. Westbrook R. M. Johnson

Catarrhal Deafness Claims Cure By Constitutional Medicine

Catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and stems from impaired Eustachian tube function. The remedy is claimed to be a constitutional treatment via Hall's Catarrh Medicine, offered with a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure, circulating through Druggists.

Cheney & CO Toledo

Oil Leases Wanted in Webb County and Adjoining Areas

International Land and Leasing Co seeks oil leases in Webb County and neighboring regions. Pays cash on title approval. Visit C. M. Henry, Local Manager, at 1012 Farragut St, City. October 6, 1930.

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

Army Salvage House Offers Reclaimed Goods to Public

Army goods at specialty lists 12,000 reclaimed army shoes with new soles and heels priced 1.75 to 2.50 per pair. Also 500 army quilts at 2.00 to 2.50 and 500 service hats at 25 to 75 cents. Located at 1701 Hidalgo Street.

Hidalgo St

Money Makers Ad Item Highlights Big Sum

Classified line promotes a cash prize of 8993 dollars as a money making opportunity. No other details provided about method, eligibility, or location.

Digestive Health Advice and Chamberlains Tablets

A short health notice encourages light meat meals if digestion is faulty and recommends Chamberlains Tablets to strengthen digestion. The ad notes a price of 25 cents.

Gratitude for Support After Daughters Death Anita

This notice thanks those who assisted in the hour of sorrow at the death of our little daughter Anita. The family expresses heartfelt appreciation for all efforts to ease their grief and prays affliction may be kept from those who offered kindness and sympathy.

Anita

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