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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1919
Page
18
The Laredo Times lists daily and weekly subscription options with rates for United States Mexico and Canada delivery. It states payments are due in advance and provides contact details for Penn Publishing Co in Laredo Texas along with Associated Press copyright notice.
Migrants admitted under contract and waivers for literacy and head taxes are deserting to remain in the United States. The piece argues literacy tests protect Americans, noting many Mexican workers seek to stay, while some employers need labor. It discusses language, education, and the path to compliant entry under immigration laws.
A severe Gulf coast disturbance drenched Laredo and surrounding areas with nearly five inches of rain and winds up to 76 mph. The storm toppled poles, damaged roofs and windows, ripped signs, and disrupted telegraph service. no deaths were reported though trees, fruit crops, and pecan trees suffered heavy damage.
Gale yesterday and last night caused heavy damage to pecan trees around Dario Sanchez home at San Bernardo Avenue and Houton street. Green pecans litter sidewalks as storm debris covers yards amid widespread leaf loss and broken limbs. A large cleanup drive is planned in Laredo within the next day or two once mud is cleared.
Items note reader convenience during a power outage at the Times office. J L Fierros buys and sells farms and ranches. Hellimont Rooms advertise rooms at 602 Main Ave. Postmaster J N Worsham gains a four year term renewed to 1923. A D Kutz of Oliver American Trading Co discusses operations through Laredo port and Eagle Pass with newly assumed control of Pescador and Gonales lines.
The union will continue services with evening gatherings shifted to the Methodist church due to a wind storm that damaged outdoor light wires. Indoor venue accommodates worship while outdoor use remains impractical for now.
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