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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1919
Page
7
Thursday's Daily contrasts current Eastern market conditions with the past. Shortages of raw materials and labor have pushed up prices while strikes disrupt production and transport, raising living costs across clothing, shoes, food, and lumber and fueling debate on joining the world league of nations.
The piece argues opponents try to block the league of nations while popular support grows. It laments politicians choosing power over principle and asserts the league will be established, urging timely joining to strengthen it before late. It warns isolationists find no satisfaction in their stance.
The item recalls 1786 amendments to the U S Constitution submitted for state ratification, a 1443 birth in Hartwick New York Melville R Bissell famed for a carpet sweeper, a 1985 Sioux Falls convention to draft a South Dakota constitution, 1855 William II becoming German Emperor on European tours, 1914 British Indian troops first land in France, 1915 Allied drive on the Western Front Verdun to the North Sea, 1936 German air raid over England kills 36, 1917 Argentine deputies back breaking with Germany.
Advices from Judge and Mrs. Mullally in Taft say their daughter Miss Anita Mullally has passed the crisis and is now on the road to recovery after pneumonia. She was carried nine miles across Nueces bay during the storm and rescued at White Point, later treated in Odem and Taft. Her return to Laredo is planned for next week.
After three days of rising to thirty feet the Rio Grande began a gradual fall early this morning. By noon it stood at twenty eight feet, with the water works plant at risk previously and submerged river bottoms and islands now clearing. A suspected second rise from Del Rio and Eagle Pass remained unconfirmed at noon.
William S Hart stars in the Artcraft picture Wagon Tracks to be shown at the Strand Theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday. He portrays a guide in the fifties leading a wagon train along the Santa Fe trail amid battles with Indians gamblers and a romantic quest.
A collection of sharp witticisms on manners and behavior. It notes that mothers often excuse juvenile mischief, suggests telephone companies sell smart talk, and mocks habitual liars while praising self reliance. The piece contrasts poverty with pride and humorous proverbs about diligence and hypocrisy.
Gratitude pours from Corpus Christi to Laredo for $2,000 in cash and baby clothing sent to storm victims. Miss Seaton and ex-Mayor Roy Miller attest to the generosity as Laredo Hebrew residents observe Rosh Hashana with services and business closures. Rio Grande high water reached thirty feet then receded, minor delays for goods through Laredo, and special city charter amendments to be voted October 21. Special trains from San Antonio and Houston may carry provisions to Corpus via the Texas Mexican road.
In 1919 Corpus Christi expresses deep gratitude for a $2000 donation from Laredo Chamber of Commerce. Miss Mildred Seaton notes the gift, pledges to use funds wisely, and promises to communicate urgent needs as relief work continues. The letters highlight cross city aid and ongoing cooperation.
Over four inches of rain fell in Laredo in three days, with .85 inches yesterday. Reports from Corpus Christi and San Antonio show a broad wet spell across Southwest Texas, flooding rivers and chilling nights. Cotton winds caused some damage, but overall losses are not as severe as first feared. The wet spell benefits ground conditions and onion seed planting is underway, promising favorable prospects.
Laredo women and local groups rapidly donated clothing to Corpus Christi via the YWCA International Institute and the Chamber of Commerce. Boxes reached ahead of a cold norther, totaling six shipments with baby and children’s wear for about fifty to seventy children, plus women and some men’s clothing.
Rio Grande Lodge No 373 meets Thursdays at 8 p m with Fred L Mackay as Noble Grand and C H Barlow as Secretary Laredo Encampment No 29 meets second and fourth Fridays at 8 p m led by Jos Netzer Chief Patriarch and G W Pew Scribe G W Glasscock Rebekah Lodge No 438 meets first and third Fridays at 8 p m headed by Miss Hortense Tannenbaum Noble Grand and Jos Netzer Secretary Visiting Brothers and Sisters urged to attend at the Farragut street and Convent avenue lodge room
List of 1919 league pennant winners across multiple circuits. National League shows Chicago, American League Chicago and Cincinnati, American Associations include St Paul and Atlanta in various leagues, with many other leagues such as International League and Pacific Coast listed. Ends with Richmond Michigan Ontario and Saginaw in regional circuits.
An old time medical ad touts Sloan's Liniment for quick relief of rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, and muscle soreness. It promises penetrating relief without rubbing and lists bottle prices of 35c, 70c, and $1.40 at druggists.
A collection of curious global facts ranges from water consumption and Egyptian irrigation to animal intelligence and moon mountains. It notes Japan’s newspaper growth, kangaroo leaps, Ghent’s island bridges, tattooed tongues, and planetary motion. Historical trivia on champagne, Suez passage, language phrases, and Chinese private names closes the compendium.
An advertisement promises relief from itching and skin irritations including pimples blackheads eczema and ringworm. It touts Zemo as a penetrating liquid available in 35c or 1 bottle sizes from The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio and urges druggists to stock it.
The Houston Post warns that sweet cider can suddenly turn dangerous, catching owners off guard as neglectful handling leads to rapid, harmful reactions that cannot be restrained or forced to be consumed while sweet.
The largest ice mass is believed to lie in Greenland’s interior, starting before history. It covers about six hundred thousand square miles and is roughly a mile and a half thick.
Eminent Roman Catholic prelates and clergy gather in St John to inaugurate the new St Dunstan Cathedral replacing the old structure. The ceremony includes a pontifical high mass by Apostolic Delegate Peter Di Maria and a sermon by Bishop McNally of Calgary. Other leaders from Halifax Winnipeg Antigonish Valleyfield and Chatham attend. Dalton Hall blessing at St Dunstan's University follows.
A German correspondent profiles Luise Ebert wife of Friedrich Ebert the president of Germany. Once a Bremen plasterer daughter she manages accounts edits speeches and runs the presidential household while cooking and sewing. The piece notes her frugal life and cautious view of Germanys uncertain political future.
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