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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1919
Page
3
The Laredo Times lists daily and weekly subscription options with prices for the United States Mexico and Canada. Rates cover daily evenings excluding Sundays monthly and yearly plans with payment in advance and delivery methods by mail or carrier.
A concise notice directs all correspondence to PENN PUBLISHING Co based in Laredo Texas with telephone line 43 for inquiries and submissions.
A brief copyright notice states the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish dispatches credited to AP or not credited in the paper, and to the local news published in Monday's Daily.
The editorial argues for a six month industrial armistice proposed by Attorney General Palmer to curb unrest, high prices, and unemployment. It argues strikes now would worsen supply shortages and transportation congestion, urging full production and steady employment to lower living costs and stabilize the economy. It defends workers and employers, urging honest pay and work while avoiding damaging strikes.
Fragmentary phrase suggests that paying or paying his helpers could significantly aid solving the industrial problem. It reflects a discussion on compensation as a factor in addressing production or labor challenges.
An opinion piece warns Texas onion growers about rising crate costs in 1920, arguing manufacturers exploit farmers as wartime factors fade. It notes crate prices, freight, and inputs rising while wood supplies and demand shift, urging growers to unite, refuse contracts, and seek competition to lower prices.
Rt Rev Eugene A Garvey, bishop of the Altoona diocese, observes his golden jubilee in priesthood celebrating fifty years since his ordination in 1869. Born in Carbondale, he served in Williamsport and Pittston before becoming bishop in 1901, with long ties to Pennsylvania coal regions and miners.
The Times announces a daily watch opportunity with a 60 cent monthly rate.
September 22 entries recall Sir Edward W. Watkins born in Manchester, Levi S. Ives consecrated bishop, Louis Kossuth sentenced, Duke of Edinburgh visited Japan, three British cruisers sunk in 1914, Bulgarian mobilization, 55,800 German prisoners captured in Somme battles, and Argentina demanding explanation in Luxburg affair.
E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio advertises Zemo antiseptic liquid for eczema itching and skin troubles. It claims quick relief from itching, healing of sores burns wounds and chafing and promotes penetration cleansing and soothing with a low price through druggists.
A Texas onion grower asks The Times to publicize a looming federal bill to fix fair prices for foods and containers, warning crate makers are courting 1920 contracts at high 1919 prices. He urges farmers to form committees, discuss wholesale crate purchases, and press editorial discussion to curb price gouging as the new law takes effect.
A vintage advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It notes its pleasant taste ideal for children and cites praise from Wm Scruby of Chillicothe Mo who says it is best for coughs and croup and contains no opium or narcotics.
Captain John J. Gallagher, who arrived from Fort Sam Houston last June to succeed Lieutenant Haaga, will surrender the Laredo district intelligence post to Major E. J. Dwan on Wednesday. Dwan is noted in Laredo where he was stationed and married, with Mrs Muller formerly of this city. Gallagher departs for Fort Sam Houston around October 1 after earning many friends during his tour.
A called meeting of the Laredo stockholders of the Lucky Jim Oil Co was held Saturday afternoon at W R Pace office with many local investors present in the West Columbia fields. Adjourned to 4:30 PM for further discussion and action on matters submitted to the meeting.
World famed tenor Enrico Caruso and his party traveled from New York to Laredo then crossed to Nuevo Laredo en route to Mexico City for a two week engagement in the grand opera house. He was treated by the local Italian colony in Laredo before continuing south.
The Ford Motor Company supplied four Liberty aircraft engines built in Detroit that powered the NC Four as it completed its 4000 mile record flight from Trepassey Newfoundland to Plymouth England. Navy and American officers praised engine performance and the overall condition upon arrival in Portugal and England.
The Laredo Post of the American Legion is organized with initial officers named including Colonel Beaumont Buck as commander and Dr J T Hassell as vice commander. About 200 local veterans eligible from 1917 to 1918 sought to enroll, with a goal of around 250 members as the post begins operations.
Mrs. Virginia Prevoste daughter of Andres Bertani of Laredo and resident of Juvigny reports Americans defeated Germans on September 1 1918. The courtyard house fort used by Americans was damaged and the home at Sommette is now a ruin ten kilometers from Soissons and twenty from Sommette.
Company K Thirty seventh Infantry and detachments from Brownsville and McAllen were sent to Corpus Christi under martial law to aid relief after the storm. They returned to Laredo on a special train after being relieved by Texas National Guard. Officials report conditions improving though the city remains in deplorable shape with debris to be cleared for months.
Sergeant Harold E. Errington and Corporal William O. Wooley of the United States Marine Corps were arrested by immigration authorities in Laredo on charges of desertion from the U S S Dolphin at Portsmouth New Hampshire. They were turned over to Captain Gallagher and sent to Houston for examination with Houston naval recruiting station taking charge.
A special meeting of stockholders of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway Company will be held at its Laredo Texas office on Wednesday October 22 1919 at 3 p m standard time. The agenda covers authorizing contracts with the United States or its representatives regarding possession use control and operation of the railroad and related properties and any board actions to amend or add to such contracts and to address Federal Control Act matters. Charles B Wright president.
Notice declares the dissolution by mutual consent of the partnership Thomas and Howe, Webb County, Texas, effective September 18 1919. W A Thomas and Isaac Howe Jr sign, with business to continue as Thomas and Baker by W A Thomas and W H Baker, authorized to settle affairs. Laredo, Texas. 9 20 21.
Maj Gen Hugh A Scott retired former Chief of the General Staff born Danville Kentucky 66 years ago today Prince Miguel of Braganza heir to Portuguese throne born in Austria 41 years ago Andre Tardieu French High Commissioner to the United States born Paris 43 years ago Thomas A Sisson congressman from Mississippi born Attala County 50 years ago Len Rowlands middleweight boxer born Milwaukee 25 years ago today
An old health column touts Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil as a quick at hand treatment for toddlers one year old or older at the first sign of loose bowels.
A compilation of Saturday imports into Laredo includes manganese ixtle henequen and baskets in five eight one and four carloads respectively. Local ads promote Dixie Motor Oil limeade Water company services plumbing and sewer work public notices about the Forty-ninth Judicial District October term and continuing utilities during flood related outages.
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