28 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1919
Page
1
The Daily notes strikers’ violence nationwide and a riot in Drumright Oklahoma where armed men backed operators, seizing the mayor and police in jail while authorities contemplate next steps. The piece links labor unrest to crime, fuel and food shortages, and rising living costs, urging restraint and lawful action.
A local birth announced Lt. William H. Colbern and Mrs. Colbern have a daughter in the city. An appeal seeks an able bodied American man just released from hospital, Spanish speaker, for any kind of work, contact at 414 Juarez Ave or 468. Anita Sharkey offers dancing classes at Elks Hall Wednesdays 6 pm and Saturdays 3 pm. Various brief notes cover local driftwood on the Rio Grande, Ladies Phoenix silk hose at Goodman’s Guarantee Shoe Store, a Dixie Motor Oil and Flashlight Gasoline promo, Windrow limeade ads, and Civil Service exam notices for file clerks with Oct. 7 testing in Laredo. Other items list imports from Mexico, plumbing services, local limeade promos, second hand furniture at 1701 Hidalgo St, and local business directory entries.
A printer publishers dispute over wage increases is discussed with views that higher wages will raise prices for consumers. The representative warns of passing costs to buyers as the central issue. The piece critiques both sides for believing the public will bear artificial inflation and questions long term sufficiency of wages.
This item notes Henry A. Barnum born in Jamesville, New York, rose from private to major-general in the Union Army, and died in New York City on January 29, 1892. It also lists other anniversary-era events such as Jerome Bonaparte reception in Boston and Black Friday panic of 1812.
Miss Emma Verbryke of Lima Ohio recalls suffering frequent bilious attacks two years ago. She started using Chamberlain's Tablets after seeing the advertisement and reports rapid improvement.
This old time remedy is praised as one of the best medicines for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It is pleasant to take and has long been used with many mothers giving un qualified endorsements. A Chillicothe Missouri user notes he raised three children and always used it for coughs colds and croup. It contains no opium or narcotics.
Dr James Francis Sullivan formerly physician at Bellevue Outdoor Dept and Westchester County Hospital explains that to help build strong keen red blooded Americans there is a method or regimen to enhance physical energy and mental power.
Major E. J. Dwan arrives to take charge of the district intelligence office succeeding Captain John J. Gallagher who has led the office for four months He will report to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio where he becomes assistant to the intelligence officer of the Southern Department Gallagher plans to move next week and may visit Laredo in the future
A health note advises treating diarrhoea in children aged one year or older with Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil. Keep it on hand and give medicine at the first sign of looseness.
L Daiches Jeweler announces the store will be closed all day Thursday due to a holiday. Customers are advised to plan ahead for purchases or repairs.
A list of today’s birthdays includes Charles Piez former IDC of the Emergency Fleet Corporation born in Germany 53 years ago. Maj. Gen. William M. Wright of the US Army born in New Jersey 56 years ago. Brig. Gen. Clarence P. Townsley born in De Kalb New York 64 years ago. Eugene N. Foss ex governor of Massachusetts born in Vermont 61 years ago. J Horace McFarland longtime American Civic Federation president born in Juniata County Pennsylvania 70 years ago.
Lieutenant Alfonso B. Johnson and Lieutenant R. Duff Wilson, stationed at a local aviation camp, crashed their plane in the Rio Grande about ten miles southeast of Laredo while flying at 250 feet. The engine cut, the craft sank, both men escaped on the plane, Wilson cramped, Johnson swam them to shore, saving both lives before returning to Laredo.
Services will be held at Congregation B'nai Israel this evening at 8 30 and tomorrow morning at 8 30 and 10 o'clock.
Heavy rains from Houston to Corpus Christi have severed railroad links via several lines, leaving the Texas-Mexican as the sole path to Corpus Christi. Laredo becomes a hub as commercial reps, officials, and others travel to and from storm areas, awaiting restoration of rail service.
Reports from Eagle Pass indicate the Rio Grande rose to 25 feet and still climbed locally, stoking fears water works could be crippled again. Telegraphs say Eagle Pass waters are receding, but here the river remains high with no clear peaking yet.
Public notice to truck owners that licenses expired August 31 and must be renewed for the year ending August 31, 1920. Call at City Hall to obtain a new license. D. C. De Lachica, City Tax Collector. 99-15t.
Train No 1 to Corpus Christi departs 12 50 p m Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives 3 35 p m Through fast train to St Louis leaves 8 30 a m arrives 2 60 p m Night Train departs 9 p m arrives 8 a m
Train No. 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arrives Minera at 10 20 a m Train No. 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arrives Laredo at 3 15 p m
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