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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1919

Page

21

Observance of Jewish New Year Begins This Evening

Services to mark Rosh Hashanah begin at sunset this evening and continue for 24 hours. Orthodox practices observe the festival with retrospection and worship, followed by Yom Kippur observances. Local congregations schedule prayers at 6:30 PM and morning services at 9:00 AM tomorrow.

Dows Tabernacles Nisan Marche Egypt Temple of Jerusalem Israel Henes

Rivers in Texas Swell as Major Floods Hit Multiple Basins

Heavy rains push the Rio Grande Nueces Colorado and Guadalupe to record rises. Flooding threatens Corpus Christi and extends from Del Rio to Laredo with high water blocking relief work and inundating lowlands and levees across multiple counties.

Rio Grande Nueces Colorado Guadalupe Rivers de Lone Leve Badins Nances del Rio Magte Passapa Laredo

Constitutional Catarrh Remedy Sold By Cheney Company

An 19th century notice promotes a constitutional remedy for catarrh manufactured by Feat, Cheney & Co of Toledo. It claims internal use cures catarrh and cites a $100 reward for proof of failure, urging readers to request circulars and testimonials about Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Feat, Gheney & Co Toledo Hit Cheney Tee Hall

Red Cross directs Gulf Coast relief from St Louis

The Red Cross reports swift Gulf Coast aid after storms, with St Louis headquarters dispatching field directors and supplies to Port Arthur Galveston Corpus Christi and Brownsville. Local Laredo officials coordinate baby clothing food and honey relief while awaiting further wire instructions from Corpus Christi.

Red Cross Gulf Coast St. Louis Port Arthur Galveston Corpus Christi Brownsville American Red Cross Laredo Texas National A. W. Jones Mildred Seaton Corpus Cloisti Miss Seaton Fred. W. Mally

Natural tendency to exaggerate cavity feel

A patient asks why a small cavity feels large to the tongue and a doctor notes the tongue tends to exaggerate sensations. The exchange highlights perceptual bias in dental pain.

Society Notes: Violet S Oberfeldt

Mrs. Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor reports community events and social happenings, featuring ladies of local clubs, upcoming gatherings, and brief notices from residents and organizations.

Violet S. Oberfeldt

Parish Guild Meeting at Christ Church Wednesday

The Parish Guild of Christ Church will meet with Mrs. W ot at Arkies on the Heights at 4 o clock in the afternoon Wednesday. The four circles of the W M A of the Baptist church hold their regular weekly meetings at 4 o clock Thursday afternoon.

Christ Church W Ot Arkies Heights W. M. A. of the Baptist Church Chete Ave W. M

One Day at a Time Poem and Local Social Notes

A short verse by Hezekiah Bings reflects on living in the present day. The rest lists social notices from Laredo Texas, including visitors Miss Ethel Powell and Mrs. J Gravis, travel to San Antonio and Austin, and upcoming church events and a cancelled dance due to weather.

Tezekiah Bings Ethel Powell San Antonio Marguerite Yeager Mrs. J

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times reports a daily forecast from the U S weather bureau in New Orleans. Tonight is generally fair and Thursday is also generally fair with warmer temperatures.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary

Observations show a maximum temperature of 65 degrees and a minimum of 6 degrees. Winds are from the north with cloudy conditions.

Fort McIntosh North Clondy

Money Makers Ad Brief from Times Want Ads

Classified notice notes monetary opportunities with figures and percentages promoted in the Times Want Ads style. Potential readers are urged to consider earnings and side ventures, though specifics are unclear in the fragment.

Admiral Benson to Retire From Naval Post in Washington Curbs

Admiral William S Benson will retire from the post of director of naval operations tomorrow due to age limits. The article notes the secretary of the navy relies on the chief of naval operations for technical insight and highlights Benson as a Georgian with a long career including service on the Hartford Yantic and roles at Annapolis and the Washington Navy Yard.

Washington, D. C William S. Henson Navy Secretary of the Navy Wiliam S. Benson Lee Appomattox Naval Academy Georgia Ntz Hartford Yantic Greely Artic Region Benson Naval Advisory Baard South Boston Hydrographic Service Lsss Dolphin Annapolis Washington Navy Yard Coast Survey

Relief from Weak Stomach by Chamberlain’s Tablets

The article extols Chamberlain’s Tablets for weak stomach and impaired digestion. It claims many cases gain lasting relief and sufferers are permanently restored to health.

Chamberlain

Gen Clarence P Townsley Retires After Long Army Career

Gen Clarence P Townsley retires from the United States Army at age due to age. Born in New York and educated at West Point after Iowa appointment he spent most of his career in artillery. He served as chief of artillery and chief ordinance officer in the Spanish American War era and later led the Coast Artillery School at Fort Monroe and the United States Military Academy at West Point. In early 1917 he inspected European battle fronts.

Clarence P. Townsley United States Army New York State United States Military Academy Iowa Hts Townaley Spain Department of Alavana Conal Fort Monroe Weel Point Townsley

Cabinet to Meet Over British Rail Strike Threat

London reports say the cabinet was convened to address the railway workers ultimatum threatening a strike at noon Friday if government terms fail. Negotiations between railway leaders and the government continued as the executive board, rejecting standardization terms, warned of stoppage by Thursday if no favorable response is received.

Associated Press London Noo Great Britain

Global Events Mark Varied Celebrations and Openings Today

On this day the world observes the fiftieth anniversary of the Black Friday panic and Jewish New Year in year 65680. Wilson travels eastward while Cheyenne clashes are expected. the Prince of Wales will preside at Victoria's city events. Ak-Sar-Ben carnival opens in Omaha for two weeks as Grand Central Palace in New York hosts Electrical Exhibition. Retirements span Gen Townsley and J Plummer from the US Army. Minnesota women gather for a silver jubilee in Little Falls. Cincinnati hosts the annual cemetery superintendents meeting. Detroit hosts a Custer Brigade reunion. A multi-denomination Indian mission conference meets in Oklahoma City. Canadian prelates attend St Dunstan's Cathedral ceremonies in St John’s. New Jersey liquor dealers plan an Atlantic City convention to urge repeal of prohibition.

Omaha Grand Central Palace New York United States Amy Clarence P. Townstey Wild J. Plummer Wll Cinbwomen Minnesota Little Falls Micnenote Federation of Women's Ciubs Mincinnati Association of American Cemetery Superintendents Michigan Veteran Volunteer Cavalry Association Custer Detroit

Bank officials charged with embezzling 156000

Complaints filed at Eastland yesterday accuse Roy E. Slith, operator of a private Desdemona bank and president of Sipe Springs State Bank, and his brother, cashier, of embezzling $156 009. Both banks are closed.

Fort Worth Texas Eastland Roy EB. Slith Desdemona Sipe Springs State Bank

Steel strike seen as first clash in industrial warfare

Washington reports on Congress viewing the steel strike as a key early clash between capital and labor amid postwar readjustment. Strike leaders hint at a broader movement to socialize basic industries and railway workers push Plumb plan for transport specialization. Senate labor committee to probe opponent William Foster's LW propaganda claims.

Associated Press Washington Congress Representative Cooper Ohio William Foster Steel Strikers' Organization Committee LW. W Senate Labor Committee

Four men stabbed in violent clash at Cleveland steel plant

In Cleveland on September 24 four men were stabbed at the American Steel Wire plant in Newburg during a steel strike turmoil. Two likely died, others badly beaten after a retreat halted near the plant as workers headed to duty.

Cleveland Ohio Newberg Mutts

Mahoning Valley Paralyzed by Strike Lockout

Ohio's steel heart, the Mahoning valley, is shut down as a broad strike halts all mills with 44 000 idle workers. Cambridge and Denison report limited reopening and cross union walkouts threaten wider action. Birmingham blacksmiths and machinists ordered to strike under a federal union directive.

Mahoning Valley Youngstown Ohio Birmingham Ale International Washington

Rioting Eases as Troops Patrol Prumright Streets

Prumright Oklahoma Sept 24 state troops patrol streets after telephone operators strike rioting. Eleven alleged leaders to jail. Mayor Nicodemus blames Bolshevist and Wild West elements among oil field workers rather than strike stance for Monday night disorder.

Associated Press Prumright Okla Nicodemus Bolshevist W. W

Deputy Shot by Union Official in Mine Workers Office

Charleston W V Sept 24 Don Chafin deputy sheriff Logan county was shot and seriously wounded in the United Mine Workers offices. Vice President Petry of the union was arrested and posted 10000 bail for grand jury appearance. Chafin remains in critical condition.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va Don Chafin Logan County Counry United Mine Workers Petry Chafin

Red troops occupy Tomsk reported by Moscow wireless

A Bolsheviki wireless message from Moscow reports Red troops have occupied Tomsk, about 600 miles east of Omsk, seat of the Allo Russian government, confirming a northern command advance amid the civil conflict.

Red Tomsk London Moscow Omsk

Cotton Markets Wire Report from The Times

Liverpool opening and New York New Orleans and Houston cotton figures show steady prices and firm spots. Trade notes include receipts sales and futures ranges with middling around 19 to 21 pence and nearby months steady.

Liverpool Boots Road Oet New York New Orleans Houston Salon Ke. O. B

Women gain political ground around the world

In Amsterdam five women sit on the municipal council while New York counties see high female turnout in primaries. Ontario women organize for a provincial referendum on prohibition. Poland grants political equality with women in government roles. Rose Hebert seeks to test a woman's right to practice dentistry in Quebec.

Amsterdam New York State Rtal Ontario New Polish Republic Rose Hebert Dental School Laval University Quebec

Post Offices Stop Selling Foodstuffs Direct to Public

Zone Supply Officers in San Antonio announce the end of surplus foodstuffs sales via post offices. Consumers may order by mail from the D C Army Quartermaster Retail Store in San Antonio. Orders require postal money order or certified check, with prepaid parcel post charges included. Prices remain similar to recent weeks.

J. O N. Worsham San Antonio D. C. Army Quartermaster Retail Weat Commerce Street

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