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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1920

Page

7

Tanlac Restores Health of Ill Railroad Worker in GALESBURG

J B Allen a C B Q Railroad employee of Galesburg Illinois says six years of illness left him weak with stomach pain headaches and constipation. After taking Tanlac he reports eating three meals a day without trouble losing weight regained strength and now weighs forty three pounds more than before. He praises Tanlac as bringing back his health and credits it with his renewed vitality. All druggists sell Tanlac.

Tanlac J. B. Allen C.B. & Q. Railroad East Fourth St Galesburg Ill Tanluc

Proclamation sets April 3 1920 for school board election

M S Ryan president of the Laredo Independent School District proclaims an election on Saturday April 3 1920 to elect three trustees. Polling places are Central Grammar School for Precincts 1 2 and Urbahn School for Precincts 3 and 4 with named election officers. Polls open 8 pm for one day under Texas law.

I. M.S. Ryan Independent School District Laredo Texas Central Grammar School M. A. Hirsch Emeterio Mendoza C. Zagarnaga Urbahn P. P. Leyendecker J. T. Agan L Martinez State of A. D M. S. Ryan

Ginners to Meet in Dallas May Convention

Plans are progressing for the eleventh annual convention of the Texas Ginners association to be held in Dallas at the Fair Park coliseum on May 13 and 14. The event is organized by the Texas Cotton Ginners association and draws industry representatives from across the state.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association Fair Park Coliseum

Social Calendar Notes From Local Churches

Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor reports a Monday meeting of the Woman s Missionary Society at the Methodist church at 4 pm The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 4 pm The Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church meets at 4 pm at the church

Violet S. Oberfeldt Woman's Missionary Society Methodist Church Christ Church Sunbeam Band The Baptist Church

Where Love Once Was

A mixed compilation notes poetry by James Oppenheim from Jessie B. Rittenhouse, plus local social notes. It mentions Walter Nye returning from Browns ville trip, Genevieve Camp visiting Eagle Pass for a basketball game, Olga Ferrara visiting from San Antonio for Easter, and other city social updates with arrivals, visits, and announcements.

Genevieve Camp Lois Derby Eagle Pass

Y W C A Institute Adopts Red Cross Nursing Duties

Miss Vesta Sturges becomes temporary chair of Red Cross nursing at the YWCA Institute with Miss Hinle Brown directing dietetics and Miss Helen MacGregor leading home feeding classes. A Spanish speaking class exists, certificates match Red Cross hygiene standards, and enrollment is urged for the 15 lesson course. Dee Mrs Claude Van Watts will speak April 5 at the Woman's Club. Easter sale nets over 232 dollars. music program at Mr. and Mrs. Sames features Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald and Mrs. Tucker.

Vesta Sturges Y. W. C. A. Institute Red Cross J. H. Davis Hinle Brown Southwestern Field St. Louis Helen MacGregor International Institute Brown W. J. Sames Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald Madame Butterfly Albert S. J. Tucker Laredo Frank T. Higgins

Roses and Flowers Fill Rooms at Delightful Reception

About eighty guests enjoyed fragrant roses and other cut flowers, adding beauty to the rooms. The program featured, and after, delicious punch was served by the hostesses, completing a warm display of hospitality.

Macdonald Tucker Hamilton

Welcome for Prince at Panama

Colon March 29 The arrival tomorrow of H M 8 Renown carrying the Prince of Wales and party en route to Australia will trigger a large display of international goodwill. Salutes from forts and ships greet the royal party as Panama officials and British representatives plan ceremonies in Panama City with an official reception and a Union Club ball.

Colon H. M Washington Panama City Canal The Republic Union Club

Theda Bara Milks a Cow On Screen in Kathleen Mavourneen

Theda Bara, Fox Star, is hailed for milking a cow gracefully in Kathleen Mavourneen, the William Fox special. Director Charles Brabin doubted the scene but Bara quickly proves her rustic skill as filming proceeds at the Royal Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday.

Theda Bara Kathleen Mavourneen William Fox Royal Theatre Charles J. Brabin Julia Crawford Miss Bara Brabin

Overalls and Aprons Spark Nortonville School Fashion Fight

In Nortonville Kansas on March 29 the campaign against costly attire began as Nortonville High School boys arrived in overalls and vowed not to outdo. The next day the girls answered with gingham aprons, igniting a playful schoolwide fashion protest.

Associated Press Nortonville Kas Nortonville High School

Law limits carnival license payment to chambers of commerce

The attorney general’s opinion states that the $100 blanket carnival license payment applies only to chambers of commerce and does not include volunteer fire companies clubs or other organizations. The ruling narrows the scope of the license program announced for carnival operators under chamber auspices.

Austin Tex Chambers of Commerce

Stockyards Strike Idle Chicago Plants Amid Labor Action

Nearly 60 000 workers at packing companies in the Union Stockyards may be idle if the strike persists. An Armour official warns stock on hand will cover today but after that a gradual shutdown will be needed, with a week likely closing all departments.

Chicago Armour

German Troops Enter Ruhr District Without Allied Consent

Paris reports absolute confirmation that government troops have entered the Ruhr district adjoining the allied occupation zone without allied permission. Officials expect the matter to reach the allied supreme council, while Paris cites French no excuse for the move. Berlin notes cautious optimism for gradual restoration of order in the Ruhr Rhine and Westphalia regions as rebel actions subside. A government manifesto promises measures to restore order and shield the people from illegal acts by Communist forces.

Associated Press Paris Ruhr Allied Supreme Council Berlin

Denied Reactionary Revolt Claim in Berlin

General Ludendorff appeared before an examining judge in Berlin on March 29 and denied involvement in an alleged reactionary revolt, news reports indicate.

Berlin Ludendorff

Electrically Lighted May Poles Planned for Seawall

Eight big electrically lighted May poles will be reared on Seawall Boulevard between Twenty first and Twenty fifth streets for the inter city May day celebration on May 1 Houston and Galveston will compete with honors Organizations from both cities will enter teams for the dances.

Associated Press Galveston Tex Seawall Boulevard Houston

Allocation of Ships Urged by Cincinnati Chamber

The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce adopts resolutions urging the allocation of merchant ships to South Atlantic Gulf of Mexico and Pacific ports and seeks cooperation from the United States Chamber of Commerce to address transportation discrimination in favor of North Atlantic ports at its April Atlantic City meeting.

Associated Press Cincinnati Guarrie South Atlantic Gulf of Mexico Pacific Middle West Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce United States Chamber of Commerce Atlantic City North Atlantic

Bitten by a Huge Rattler on FE Recuerdo Ranch

Catarino Flores, an employee on the FE Recuerdo ranch in Zapata County, was bitten several times on the leg by a large rattlesnake yesterday morning. He was rushed to San Ignacio where medical aid was summoned. he arrived in precarious condition with a terribly swollen leg, and no word has been heard from him since.

Catarino Flores FE Recuerdo Zapata County San Ignacio Flores

Tornado Toll Rises Across Midwest States

Chicago reports 64 dead as wire service resumes. later tally climbs to 77 with rural areas still uncounted. Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Ohio suffer heavy losses plus Toledo and Elgin deaths and thousands homeless. Northern Indiana toll notes 27 dead and about 100 missing.

Chicago Michigan Peninsula Indiana Ohio Michigan Missouri Wisconsin Illinois Toledo Elgin Indianapolis Ind

Tornado toll rises in Georgia and Alabama

In the LaGrange area on Sunday the death toll reached 50 with over 100 injured and about 100 homes destroyed. Property damage is about 500000 dollars as the storm affected Georgia and eastern Alabama. West Point reports 10 deaths and Agracola Alabama reports five killed.

LaGrange Georgia Alabama West Point Agricola

Earthquake Shocks Weather Bureau in Chicago

A strong earthquake shock was recorded at the weather bureau in Chicago, centered about 1,200 miles away, indicating significant seismic activity.

Chicago Weather Bureau

Texas Census: Corsicana Population Totals Released

Washington March 29 report shows Corsicana Texas with 11 356 inhabitants Bryan 6 295 and Hillsboro 6 952 census figures.

Associated Press Washington Corsicana Texas Bryan Hillsboro

Not D ue To Cigarettes Denial From Chicago Gas Co

Chicago officials deny Dr. M B Williams claim that 18000 billing errors in ninety days were blamed on smokers. The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company says errors in 1918 were made by female clerks replacing men at war and were due to lack of experience, not cigarette use.

Chicago M. B. Williams Toledo Chicago Gas Co Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company

Maine Democratic Convention Arrives in Bangor for May

Advance guard of delegates and visitors including women have reached Bangor for the Maine Democratic State convention to be opened tomorrow. The event will nominate six presidential electors and select twelve delegates and twelve alternates for the national convention in San Francisco. Party leaders indicate delegates will go to the national convention without instructions on candidate selection.

Bangor Maine San Francisco

Suffrage extended and notable wartime events in brief

On March 29 the Japanese Diet extended the suffrage to 2 500 000. Twenty Sinn Fein prisoners escaped from Mountjoy Prison. Raoul Villain was acquitted in Paris of the murder of Jean Jaures, the French Socialist leader.

Sinn Fein Mountjoy Raoul Villain Paris Jean Jaures

Supreme Court Hears New Jersey Prohibition Case

Washington March 29 The constitutionality of the prohibition amendment and portions of the enforcement act was argued before the supreme court in connection with the original New Jersey suit and appeals from Wisconsin. Attorney General McCran of New Jersey said the amendment was legislative in nature and revolutionary in character.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court New Jersey Wisconsin McCran

Government Joins Case Over Oklahoma Texas Oil Lands

The government filed motions to intervene in the dispute over oil lands between Oklahoma and Texas and sought to enjoin Texas from granting titles or permits to land north of the Red River's southern bank.

Washington Oklahoma Texas Red River

Mrs Nannie Curtiss Dies After Prolonged Illness

Dallas March 29 Mrs Nannie Webb Curtiss longtime temperance leader and former president of the Texas Woman's Christian Temperance Union and past national head died today after a lingering illness at age 659 years.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Nannie Webb Curtiss Texas Woman's Christian Temperance Union National Association Aingering

Predicted Wage Pact Near Completion In Coal Talks

New York March 29. Scale committees of operators and miners began hearings and it was predicted a wage agreement based on President Wilsons bituminous commission report will be signed within a week.

New York Wilson

Missouri Society Formed in Shanghai China

SHOW ME IN CHINA March 29 A Missouri society has been formed in Shanghai by 122 former residents of this state. The group aims to knit Missourians in China closer, urgeMissourians to pursue business and professional work there, and press the U S government to develop a fixed policy toward China and Far Eastern affairs.

Associated Press Columbia, Mo Missouri Society Shanghai China University of Missouri

Henry White 70th Birthday Celebrated Today

Henry White former United States Ambassador to France and a Peace Conference delegate marks his 70th birthday. Elaborate preparations are under way at Colon for a reception of Prince of Wales as his ship transits the Panama Canal en route to Australia. Public Kansas considers teachers age wages and rural school conditions.

Henry White Formr U. S France Colon Prince of Wales Panama Canal Australia Kas

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans for The Times predicts tonight and Tuesday will be fair and warmer. Observations at Fort McIntosh cover the 24 hours ending 7 am with a maximum of 80 degrees and a minimum of 48, wind from the northeast, and clear skies.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Allen Lecal Joe P. Leyendecker Ginners Musterole Money Makers James Oppenheim Jessie B. Rittenhouse Houghton Mifflin Walter C. Nye Brownsville Valley Jack Hassell San Antonio Olga Ferrara Vicente Ferrara Maria Monterey Aos J. L. Davis Mercedes Frank Cullinan Cisco City Mrs M. P. Cullinan T. K. Collings Kathryn MacGregor Major Mrs. Falkner Pershing Avenue Sidney Katz Grover Nye Dilley, Texas J. O. Buenz A. J. Biggio R. K. Mims Stanley Hauser Elks Hall Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church A. B. McCulloch St. Louis College Sam Johnson N. Johnson James R. Davis Bexar County Marshall Johnston Brackenridge High School John A. Ryan Sam Women In Labor Claude van Watts Bureau of Labor Woman's Club van Watt Chamber of Commerce Albert Martin L. J. Christen Musicale Jinny Thomas Nelson Amy Woodford Finden Eceene Faure Aux Italiens Bulwer Lytton Higgins Madam Beat Ordyy Ois Heene Puccini Etude Dance of the Gnomes Lisat Mrs. Tucker Dannny Boy Mia Nee Horatio Parker Huntington Woodman i Hattie L. Sims Frank Lines Constance Talmadge Nellie Jones Strand Theatre Neilie Jones Miss Talmadge Nellie John Emerson Anita Loos Screen Prince Panama Fox Star Central West Rhineland Westphalia SION Weather Forecast
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