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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1919
Page
6
Publication details indicate daily distribution by mail postpaid and carrel delivery to Laredo and New Laredo Mexico. Rates shown: 50 cents for one month, 5.00 for one year. Associated Press content note included.
The essay argues the New York longshoremen strike worsens a national sugar shortage. It claims refiners lack raw sugar, Cuban growers seek higher prices, and piers clog with thousands of tons awaiting transfer. It laments consumer harm, questions union actions, and condemns strikes as archaic, urging redress for affected civilians.
A remark likens current industry challenges to cave dwellers, signaling frustration with an outdated level of progress. The statement frames a debate on modernization and advancement in the sector.
The piece discusses cold treatment history and current epidemics urging prompt care. It ends with a citizen's public letter in Laredo opposing three city charter amendments, criticizing a Corporation Court, public improvements powers, and lack of voter control.
Morning importations from Mexico include three carloads lead one carload hides five carloads zinc and one carload ixile. Also notes local ads for Flashlite Gasoline and plumbing services.
Mayor Robert McComb calls a mass meeting at Market Hall this evening to explain proposed city charter amendments. Voters are urged to record their vote in the special election set for tomorrow. Citizens have gathered in several meetings this month, with most speakers opposing adoption. a local item by John Dannelley appears in today’s Times.
An advertisement from The E. W. Rose Co. promotes Zemo as a skin remedy available at drug stores. It claims to remove pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm, leaving skin clear, with a clean penetrating antisepticFormula that is non sticky and stains nothing. Prices listed 35c for standard and 1.00 for extra large bottle.
Dialogue fragment shows Harold Wollownoo and Polly Pickles arguing over credibility and judgment. The boss and coworkers dispute who has the better idea while testing trust and assertiveness in workplace banter.
Sir William Hearst, Premier since 1914, faces re election in Ontario today. A native Canadian educated in Toronto, he trained as a lawyer and began practice in 1888 at Sault Ste. Marie. His wartime administration supported progressive measures including women suffrage.
A mass meeting of Laredo residents opposed to proposed city charter amendments will gather at Jarvis Plaza this evening at 8 30. Speakers include Judge Hal W. Greer City Attorney A Winslow and John L Dannelley as critics present reasons to defeat the amendments and invite all interested parties.
W. L. Wright, district executive secretary for War Camp Community Service covering Laredo, Brownsville and Corpus Christi, visited Laredo to discuss keeping the Soldiers Club open under WCCS supervision for three more months despite plans to hand operations to military authorities. Dr. Hall and Wright seek a budget to extend services in the Southern Department.
Fifty years old and always reliable the nationally popular remedy promises relief from stubborn colds grippe throat-tearing coughs and croup. A bottle in the medicine cabinet costs 60c or 1.20 with all druggists carrying it.
An advertisement urges regular bowel movements and cleansing of waste to maintain health using Dr King's New Life Pills. It claims the pills regulate the bowels without violent purging and promote proper bile flow. The ad notes a price of 25 cents and availability at druggists.
The Times reports customs authorities warn all travelers that prohibition laws will be strictly enforced at the Laredo Nuevo Laredo route. Autoists are told to desist from carrying liquor. cars may be searched and seized and owners may be held for violation. Even a single drop is illegal.
Pythians request attendance at the lodge convention Tuesday night October 21 to address important lodge business. GL. Hatley signs the notice.
The Times prints a corrected rainfall tally for 1919 noting June was omitted. The updated monthly totals show chains of figures by month leading to a total rainfall of 47.89 inches for the year through October. The record includes month by month entries and the revised cumulative amount.
Royal and Select Master Masons invite visiting members to the stated convocation of La redo Council No 123 on Monday evening at o'clock for work in the Royal and Select Masters degree. All visiting members cordially invited. JOHN COLMAN Recorder. 10 18 21.
Leo Fistetter recently returned to his Laredo home for two weeks to attend his sister Miss Mstelle Histetter wedding. He says Tampico oil fields are quiet yet busy with operations and he plans to start his own business in the region.
At midnight Anita Salinas two to three months shy of her third birthday died after a two day meningitis illness. Funeral at 5 PM from the family home 802 Star Street with burial at Catholic cemetery. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. de Lachien and many friends offer sympathy.
City Council resolution calls mayor to convene a mass meeting of qualified electors at Elks Hall on Monday October 20 1919 at 8 30 p m to explain proposed charter amendments and motives of the council and urge attendance to hear amendments discussed from the council’s viewpoint. Mayor Robt McCommb submits the call to voters.
A newspaper style health note suggests that a beautiful woman has good digestion. It advises light meat intake if digestion is faulty and to take Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen digestion, priced at 25e.
The Forty-ninth Judicial District will hear the criminal docket on Wednesday morning before Judge Mullally. The jury for the week will be empanelled and cases listed by District Attorney Walls will be called and tried. Docket settings previously published in The Times will be followed from Wednesday through October 31.
Mrs. William Bell of Logansport Indiana writes she feels duty bound to thank Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for relief during a severe diarrhoea attack three years ago stating it was the only medicine that gave relief.
Adolfo Martinez a noted dairyman was killed by electrocution at his home on Matamoros street and San Leonardo Avenue around 4 am He reached to turn on an outdoor light after another man felt a shock at the same socket Authorities believe weather exposed wiring in the yard caused a weakened condition and the damp ground increased the shock danger Martinez had recently moved from Zapata county to pursue dairy work.
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