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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1919

Page

19

Sending corn to market on four feet the best farming advice

A Georgia Agriculture Department bulletin urges farmers to shell and sack corn for market, but says the wiser path for many is feeding corn to livestock. It argues livestock farming enriches soil, reduces marketing labor, and yields higher returns, noting Georgia's suitability for such farming.

Georgia State Bureau of Markets Georgia Department of Agriculture Union Atlanta Constitution

Captain Thomas A Austin Leaves For Raleigh Return

Captain Thomas A. Austin Jr son of Mr and Mrs T A Austin of this city arrived last week from Raleigh NC to visit his parents. He returns this evening to rejoin his command at Raleigh NC and is a captain with the 47th Infantry on detached service in the regular army. His many friends were glad to see him during his short visit to his hometown.

Thomas A. Austin, Jr T. A. Austin Raleigh N. C Austin 47Th Infantry

Social Calendar Notes From Laredo Club Events

The report lists meetings and dances at the Woman's Club and Soldiers Club, plus numerous social visits and travels. Notable attendees include Mrs. Niceforo Zambrano and Isaura Zambrano in residence, Mrs. J. A. Wilson recovering from surgery, and many locals visiting kin in San Antonio, Houston, and Corpus Christi. A Miriam Chapter 86 meeting, Alpha Club party, and Fort McIntosh officers dances highlight active social life.

Bank chiefs Beretta visit Laredo for business

J. K. Beretta, president of National Bank of Commerce in San Antonio, and head of Laredo National Bank, arrived in Laredo yesterday on a business visit to the local banking institution.

J. K. Beretta National Bank of Commerce of San Antonio Laredo National Bank Laredo

Envy Sparks Neighbor Photo Gaffe at 28th Poppings Court

A neighborhood quarrel starts when a stylish resident passes a family photo to neighbour at No 23a. Envy grows as comments question whether the pictured family is recognizable and whether a wash changes the view. The exchange ends with a jab about recognition.

28Th Poppings Court

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed By Mothers

A historical note extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It highlights pleasant taste and child safety noting long use and broad motherly endorsements including Wm Scruby of Chillicothe Missouri who praises its safety and effectiveness with his three children. The remedy contains no opium or narcotics.

Chamberlain Wm. Scruby Chillicothe Chamberisin Croup

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities

The notice advertises a subscription opportunity to read THE TIMES daily for ongoing chances at deals, discounts, and chances to engage with evolving content. It emphasizes daily access and continual updates for interested readers.

the Times

Labor and Prohibition Headlines Across North America

The day features observances of Labor Day across the United States, the National Prohibition Party marking its 50th anniversary in Chicago, and various events from Hinckley memorial services to ship launches in Wilmington. Delegates gather in Ottawa and Philadelphia for union and political meetings as Dominion Parliament returns.

United States National Prohibition Party Chicago Hinckley Minn General Pershing Mount Vernon France Yukon Ottawa Ont Communist Group Prince of Wales Hull China mid-West Chinese Students’ Alliance of the Ohio State University National Prohibition

Odd World Facts From Ancient Driest Lands to Pigeon Tech

The clip notes the Nile basin as a hyper arid zone claimed to be the driest. It cites British coastal lighthouses guiding ships around Great Britain. It mentions bamboo tube carriers on pigeons in China to deter birds of prey. It recalls early US beaver hats passed as heirlooms and the practice of aging a new hat in the rain.

Egypt Nile British Isles England Scotland Ireland China United States

Why They Called It That in Arizona Prohibition Era

Bill Hart recalls a day on location in Arizona. A local native explains the drink dubbed Telephone Service costs more as its quality declines, even under prohibition. The anecdote highlights ironic pricing tied to scarce beverages and local slang.

Bill Hart Reel Star Arizona Hart

Bishop Dunne Celebrates Tenth Anniversary of Consecration

Rt. Rev. Edmund F. Dunne, Catholic bishop of Peoria, marks the tenth anniversary of his consecration today.

Edmund F. Dunne Peoria

Knoxville Quiet After Race Riots

Quiet prevailed in Knoxville after weekend race riots. Martial law was tentatively in effect with military patrols in business districts and the black quarters. Two were confirmed dead and hundreds of blacks are fleeing the city.

Associated Press Knoxville Tenn

Palatinate Seeks Independence in Postoffice Clash

In Ludwigshafen French troops control the Palatinate amid an attempt to form an independent republic led by Dr. Haas of Landau. Followers attacked the local post office, engaging in a four hour battle before overpowering officials, signaling a crisis against Prussian authority.

Associated Press Coblenz Ludwigshafen Palatinate Dr. Haas Landau Prussia

Bolsheviks report evacuations and moves in Russia

A Bolshevik wireless message claims Omsk is being evacuated and Admiral Kolchak's headquarters moved to Nicolayevsk. It says Bolshevik forces advance along the Volga and Havia rivers toward Theoritzin.

London Omsk

Lettish Lithuanian Troops Drive Bolsheviki From Novo Alexandrovsky

Lettish and Lithuanian forces push Bolsheviki from Novo Alexandrovsky 15 miles southwest of Dvingsk. They capture a large number of prisoners and guns as the advance continues.

Copenhagen Lettish Novo Alexandrovsky Dvingsk

Italian Army Soldiers Granted Amnesty by King Emmanuel

Rome reports King Emmanuel granted amnesty to forty thousand Italian soldiers sentenced to long prison terms for wartime offenses. The measure curbs penalties and ends years of harsh sentences across the military.

Rome Emmanuel

Munich Under Martial Law In Bavarian Capital

Munich the Bavarian capital is under martial law according to the Deutsche Tageszeitung of Berlin. Soldiers with machine guns have been posted in the streets marking a tense security clampdown in the city.

Munich Coppenhagen Deutsche Tageszeitung Berlin

National American Music Festival Opens in Lockhart NY

Sixty two eminent artists with a large orchestra and chorus perform at the National American Music Festival in Lockhart New York this week. Hundreds of visitors are expected to attend as the event promotes native artists composers and music in the United States.

Boy's quip shocks visitors at family home

Six year old Bobby answered a caller asking for his sister with a blunt joke saying she was upstairs putting herself on in front of the house. The remark stunned the visitor and drew laughs from onlookers.

Bobby

Pershing Sails From Brest as Foch Commends U S Bond

General Pershing departed Brest aboard Leviathan for the United States at 3 PM. Marshal Foch addressed the commander in chief, pledging reverent care for fallen Americans and recalling shared liberty with Washington and Lafayette, as Pershing saluted and they walked to the gangplank.

Associated Press Brest France General Pershing Leviathan United States Marshal Foch America Washington Lafayette Pershing Poilus Foch

Our Country First and a Call for National Restraint

A Chicago Tribune editorial urges Americans to endure wartime fatigue with restraint and unity. It warns against luxury amid danger, calls for sober living and mutual obligation, and proposes organizing by states and local divisions to restore national morale.

Chicago Tribune

Palmer Sets Up Price Committees Across Districts

Attorney General Palmer asks the Food Commissioner of each district to form committees to decide fair prices and profits. He argues timelier actions are needed under the current world situation, with prices likely remaining high even as profits shrink. Palmer notes the effort aims to cope with the problem.

Palmer

Allies Press On as Germans Begin General Retreat in Flanders

United States forces advanced several miles beyond Juvigny while German units continued a widespread retreat in Flanders as Allied operations push forward on the western front.

Peronne Flanders United States Juvigny

President Wilson Defies Senate on Treaties

President Wilson refused to submit tentative drafts of treaties with Austria Hungary Turkey and Bulgaria to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee arguing it would take the function of negotiating away from the executive. The decision was stated in Washington on September 1 as the committee sought drafts for review.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Senate Foreign Relations Committee Austria-Hungary Turkey Bularia

Carranza Address Promised To Outline Policy

Mexico City report says President Carranza will speak to congress tonight and present his international policy. Interior Secretary Berlanda criticizes newspapers for demanding daily official statements and accuses editors of aiding interventionists with erroneous news and biased editorials.

Associated Press Mexico City Carranga Congress Berlanga

Miner Adam Schaeffer Killed by Bandits in Zacatecas

A telegram to the American Smelting and Refining Company from Aguascalientes reports Adam Schaeffer a 65 year old independent mining operator has been killed August 23 by Mexican bandits at his mine in Zacatecas. He may be American or British. The American consul in Aguascalientes is seeking to verify the details.

EL Paso Texas Adam Schaeffer Zacatecas American Smelting and Refining Company Schwaeffer Schaeffer Aguascalientes Mexico

Palmer praised as decisive anti corruption reformer

San Antonio News lauds Mr. Palmer as a capable, resolute official who would root out profiteering. The piece emphasizes reducing red tape, enforcing laws, and ensuring fair profits by breaking up trade combines while noting the committee’s role in fixing fair profits and letting unfair profits fail.

Palmer Hercules San Antonio News

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau shared by The Times

The United States Weather Bureau forecast for Holiday reports no data today. The Times receives daily forecasts via the Telephone Co. service, noting no report available for the period.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary

Observations for Fort McIntosh show a maximum temperature of 100 degrees and a minimum of 60 degrees. Winds from the south with clear skies.

Fort McIntosh

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