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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1920
Page
11
An advertisement claims a single cause behind illnesses like rheumatism, kidney trouble, and dyspepsia. It urges avoiding medicines and offers a natural health system as the solution, inviting readers to call for a consultation to learn the cause and how to eliminate it.
Today many faith communities observe Good Friday and begin Passover at sunset. An International Business Exhibition opens in Barcelona with world leaders invited. Baptist educators meet in Fort Worth for a Southern Baptist Student Convention. Canada hosts its first Eisteddfod in Ottawa under St. David's Welsh Society. Ontario's Independent Labour Party convenes in London. A four way debate among Texas Oklahoma Colorado and Utah college teachers tackles federation affiliation. The Classical Association of New England begins a two day session at Wesleyan University in Middletown Connecticut.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a blood based treatment for deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous surfaces. Claims lasting hearing restoration and offers one hundred dollars for any incurable case, with free circulars and availability through Druggists.
Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 9 55 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m International & Great Northern Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 8 30 a m and arrives at 4 p m Night Train leaves at 9 p m and arrives at 8 a m
Rail schedule for Rio Grande and Eagle Pass shows Train No 1 departing Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arriving Minera at 10 20 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arriving Laredo at 3 15 p m
A long list of Easter travel plans and social events fills the page. Mrs. Walter Seamon and children depart for London Ohio to visit relatives before joining Captain Seamon in Harrisburg. Others head to San Antonio Encinal Uvalde New Braunfels and San Antonio for holidays services and church activities. The W M U circles meet with lessons on missions while a concert by Mr Winters and Mrs Winters is noted. A Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary affair closes the column with a social and refreshment hour.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church was hosted by Mrs. Sam Mackin with Mrs. Neff organizing at her home. Attendees donated a dollar, a prize drawing awarded Mrs. Keathley, and Miss Grover tied for second. Ethel Mackin sang as brick ice cream and angel food cake were served.
One year ago today on April 2 reports described deadly strike riots in Frankfort and other German cities. The Leviathan reached New York with 12,274 officers and enlisted men, the largest single-ship troop transport in history.
The past week showed stock market gains driven by a favorable liquidation tone and the Supreme Court ruling that stock dividends are not taxable income. United States Steel Corporation unfilled orders rose to 9,502,081 tons, with February gains of 216,640 tons. Grain markets rose as May corn reached 1.50 a bushel. Foreign exchange fluctuated, Sterling trading between 3.53 and 3.81, later around 3.66, while francs swung from 14.02 to 12.94 before climbing to 14.7. Rumors of large gold imports tied to Anglo-French Bonds stirred speculation, though official statements remained absent and an unofficial denial circulated.
A quip pair unfolds with Bill asking about two wishes and Lill replying she would first want a husband and save the second wish to judge his outcome. The exchange captures a playful domestic humor tone.
Dentist notice lists Dr W J Wilson at Valis Building over People's Pharmacy with phone 746 and Dr A G Thompson as another practitioner. This compact listing provides location and contact details for casual inquiries.
The railroad wage dispute was presented to President Wilson for the third time as the railroad labor board pressed demands for a broad wage increase. Jewell, head of the railroad committee, said conferences yielded no beneficial results and rail executives’ committee reported a deadlock with railroad members withdrawing from talks.
A Paris despatch reports progress of the Rhineland separatist movement aiming for an independent republic. Other items note two French aviators reaching Dakar after a Sahara crossing, Sir Homer Greenwood named chief secretary for Ireland, Hara stating Japanese forces will not be withdrawn, and budget charges amid Britain’s peace conference expenses.
By Associated Press Agua Prieta Sonora April 2 a movement for a new united government of Mexico to be launched by the more important rebel factions began when posters in proclamation form signed by Francisco de la Barra former provisional president were distributed today.
In Laurens a Black man named George Rovertson was seized from jail and hanged at midnight after being charged with harming three white boys. The incident occurred in Spartanburg county area, reflecting a violent vigilante act as authorities investigate the case.
In St Louis on April 2, preparations are complete for the American Chemical Society annual gathering in ten days drawing over two thousand chemists from the US and Canada England France and Belgium. A key issue is a proposal to confiscate German patents on dyes about 1490 patents seized during the war. Two new sections leather and sugar will organize. Research on tanning skins and shark leather use for shoes is planned. The sugar section will meet first to finalize its organization and plan uses for raw materials.
New York reports the start of Passover at sunset marking seven days of unleavened bread. The festival honors the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, with strict supervision of flour, wheat, and dough from harvest to baking to ensure ritual purity.
William Juggie, a luckster, ran amuck in the business district. He shot a man, beat another, and robbed two men of small change before being shot and captured.
The United States weather bureau forecast for New Orleans supplied by The Times states tonight and Saturday will be fair and warmer. Fort McIntosh observations show a maximum temperature of 90 degrees and a minimum of 53 degrees, with a northeast wind.
A cold wave and blizzard stretched across Minnesota and the Dakotas with temperatures dropping to 10 degrees above zero. Snow flurries and up to a half inch fell across Kansas from Thursday night into Friday, reports indicate.
The manufacture of shoe pegs was once a leading industry in New Hampshire. Half a century ago the Granite State produced as many bushels of shoe pegs as it did oats, reflecting a time of strong local manufacturing and agricultural parity.
Good Friday was observed in La Redo with city schools closing for the day and many businesses shutting down or closing after noon. Morning services occurred at Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches and additional services were planned for the evening.
The Times offers a monthly plan at 606 per month providing daily access to opportunities across sections. This advertisement highlights constant updates and exclusive alerts for readers seeking timely listings and chances in jobs events and notices.
Lieut. Col. Robert Campbell United States military attache to the embassy at Mexico City his wife and an American woman doctor named Paine were attacked by rebels a few miles from Mexico City but escaped through quick work and prompt action, according to the state department.
Belton Texas April 2 two white men died in a fire that destroyed the Crosby Hotel and the burgeons garage early today. Property loss is about $20000.
New York April 2 20 percent of river tugs and lighters that move 90 percent of the citys food are tied up by the marine workers strike. Railroad owned series over the Hudson are unutilized. The walkout backs coastwise longshoremen.
Seven hundred switchmen and switch tenders at the Chicago terminal of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad walk out. They protest the removal of the yardmaster and demand wage increases from 6 to 1.00 dollars per hour.
Portsmouth Ohio April 2 eighteen unskilled shopmen at Norfolk and Western terminals walked out in sympathy with the strike of ISU railway clerks. About 1 200 more are expected to strike at Columbus. Union officials say the road is unsafe due to the clerks strike.
Chicago April 2 report on whether a strike will be called hinges on union tally. A F Whitney vice president of the union denied rumors that secret strike orders had been issued.
Super photoplay by David W. Griffith shows homely Kentucky life with strong heart appeal and dramatic power. Lilian Gish George Fawcett Robert Harron and Kate Bruce lead the cast in this Strand Theatre presentation.
Mrs Benjamin F Blake ney of Decatur Illinois lauds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for colds and coughs. She recalls giving it to her children when young for croup and taking it herself, noting its strong family endorsement.
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