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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1919
Page
14
The piece defends civil service exams for postmasters, denounces political influence, and argues the system improves over the spoils era. It warns against Bolshevik and anarchist ideas, stresses fair play, and upholds legal avenues to redress wrongs while praising public order and patriotism.
In a heated exchange, the San Antonio News challenges Herbert Hoover's Europe return claim that Bolshevism gains little ground in America. The piece cites domestic unrest from anarchists and notable events like the Haymarket and McKinley assassination to argue ongoing turmoil and misperceived radical influence.
Read of Daniel Boone and other figures born or active in September anniversaries. Mentions include United States senator Wy Voorhees and regional ties to Missouri and Pennsylvania. Also notes a 1917 era treaty announcement and early World War I unrest and Allied gains.
Flood waters of the Rio Grande drop from twenty five feet to twelve feet by eight this morning and toward normal levels by noon as the river clears. Water company continues supplying patrons while repairing flood damage and awaiting clearer water in the coming days.
Readers praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a top choice for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. A Missouri mother testimonial from Wim Scruby of Chillicothe notes it is safe pleasant to take and effective for both adults and children with no opium or narcotics.
Roy Miller, head of Corpus Christi Citizens Relief Committee, releases official figures from a Kingsville issued Corpus Christi Morning list. Dead and missing total 495 with 44 dead at Rockport Port Aransas and Aransas Pass and three bodies recovered in Corpus Christi. Several residents previously listed as missing are now reported saved.
A brief item notes Crepe Eee aims for a new phase in September 206, with upcoming events and plans in the day’s news segment.
George McAneny, once president of New York’s board of aldermen and later a leading journal executive, is talked of for the post of United States ambassador to Germany. He has a record in public service, city planning, and municipal law, and was once mentioned as a fusion mayoralty candidate.
An old health notice promotes Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy for children one year old or older. It recommends keeping it on hand and giving it at the first sign of looseness of the bowels, followed by castor oil as a subsequent remedy.
The Laredo public schools report enrollment exceeding 2400 pupils as of now with more students expected after October 1. City School Supt. Christen notes continued strong interest and anticipates higher totals later in the season.
Texas Mexican timetable shows Train No 1 to Corpus Christi at 1 60 pm and Train No 2 from Corpus Christi at 3 36 pm. International and Great Northern lists through fast to St Louis leaving at 8 30 pm arriving 2 50 pm. Night Train leaves at 9 pm arriving at Samh Rio Grande and Eagle Pass. Train No 1 to Laredo leaves daily except Sunday at 8 30 am arriving Minera 10 20 pm. Train No 2 from Minera leaves daily except Sunday 11 am arriving Laredo 3 16 pm.
Local items report imports passing through Laredo from Mexico including sesame seed and hides, along with several cartloads of goods via the footbridge. Notices include job ads, dancing lessons, court term details, fuel ads, weather notes, plumbing and handyman services, and a call for evidence on Mexican raids.
The peeat pellet afforded by Cham bers Tablets in a multitude of uses has fully proven the great value of this preparation for a weak stomach and impaired digestion. In Many cases this relief has become Percanent and the sufferers have been completely restored to health.
Classified notice promotes a daily themed listing service offering opportunities with a price of 0c per month and subscription angle. The brief presents no specific events, people, or organizations beyond the publication name and pricing detail.
A trainload of provisions from San Antonio and Houston, detoured via Laredo due to washouts on several lines, traveled through the city yesterday and left on a special Texas-Mexican road train. Additional trainloads of provisions and clothing are expected today to reach the storm area. The Texas-Mexican remains the sole line directly serving the affected region while other routes aim to resume by tomorrow or Monday.
The Laredo Cotton Gin Co on the Heights reports 604 bales ginned so far and expects about 1000 bales total as seed cotton arrives from nearby areas along the Texas-Mexican road. Despite storm damage to crops, gin activity remains high and more fleecy staple is being processed.
Lieutenant Walthiad of the Thirty seventh Infantry sent Kodak views from Corpus Christi showing storm devastation. Exhibited at Real's drug store near Ely Hall, the images depict wrecked streets, the Nueces Hotel, Corpus Christi National Bank, and damaged buildings including the Caldwell & Son store. Soldiers appear in the scenes, eliciting sympathy.
An English woman from Vancouver with a British government passport is stranded in Lares after Mexico barred entry. She sought an alien passport via U S authorities to Nuevo Laredo but at the Mexican consulate was refused visa, as Mexican officials would not honor British passports.
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