The Bonus Idea Sparks Debate On Soldier Aid
A frank critique argues against a broad bonus for former soldiers urging that charity or graft harms public funds. It highlights war risk insurance and veterans training as constructive supports while condemning attempts to use ex-soldiers for political gain. The piece questions party loyalty and flags Hoover as a potential nonpartisan reform candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Sam
Washington
Not a Candidate Hoover Straitly Opposes Political Motives
The piece notes Mr. Hoover's repeated stance that he is not a presidential candidate. It cites a year old public letter in which Hoover argued Congress would focus on war investigations and fail to reach truth due to prejudice, political trickery, and self promotion. He warned investigators could besmirch American reputation worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Democratic Party
Hoyle
Herbert Hoover
Congress
Mr. Hoover
Laredo Testimonial for Doan’s Kidney Pills
A Laredo citizen Henry Morton of Victoria St. testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble. He reported back pain, irregular kidney function, and dizziness before using the product. He endorses the remedy and notes the price 60 cents at dealers, urging readers to ask for Noan’s Kidney Pills. Foster-Milburn Co. Minnesota Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Henry Morton
Victoria St
Dean
Doan
Noan
Billie Burke stars in The Misleading Widow at Strand
A Paramount Artcraft release features Billie Burke as Betty Tara dine living in a New England village. Facing creditors and a staged death, she discovers her husband is presumed dead abroad while Captain Rymill, his aide, is revealed as the man himself. Strong supporting cast includes James L. Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand Theatre
Paramount-Artcraft
Billie Burke
Miss Burke
Betty Taradine
New England
Colonel Preedy
Taradine
Betty
South Africa
Frank Mills
Madeline Clare
Fred Hearn
Frederick Esmelton
Dorothy Waters
Laredo Municipal Election ticket details announced
The Independent Club lists candidates for the April 6 1920 city election in Laredo including Mayor Leopoldo Villegas and officers such as A R Garcia J A Ortiz D C de Lachica J C Martin and M Brennan with aldermen across wards one to four and endorsements alongside the Laredo Club platform of improvements with equalization of tax assessments naming candidates like Dr H C Hall William Henry Uncle Johnnie Thompson and others. The notice is presented as political advertising for both groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Laredo
Leopoldo Villegas
A. R. Garcia
J. A. Ortiz
D. C. de Lachica
J. C. Martin
M. Brennan
John A. Pope
J. R. Moore
J. B. Dacamara
J. Henry
C. Farias
Laredo Club
H. C. Hall
William Henry
Johnnie’ Thompson
Jack B. Lobdell
Marshal
R. L. Woodal
Joe C. Netzer
Joe Henry
Minton Fish
B. G. Salinas
Richter
M. W. Brennan
March 30 1845 to 1915 anniversaries in brief
In today’s annals a religious war erupts in Switzerland over Catholic Protestant quarrels in 1845. Hungary declares independence. The Crimean War ends with the Treaty of Paris in 1856. Harriet Livermore, the first woman to address Washington’s Hall of Representatives, dies in Philadelphia in 1868. Texas readsmitted to the Union in 1870. Ravachol is arrested in Paris in 1892. The Russian hospital ship Portugal sinks in 1916. Daylight saving begins across the United States in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Hungary
Paris
Russia
Harriet Livermore
Hall of Representatives
Washington
Philadelphia
Concord
N. H
Congress
Texas
Ravachol
Portugal
United States
Birthdays on March 30 Hold Notable Figures Alive
Today marks birthdays of Joseph Caillaux former French premier born 57 years ago. Duke of Buccleuch premier Scottish peer born 56 years ago. William G Besler president Central Railroad of New Jersey born in Galesburg Illinois 66 years ago. De Wolf Hopper musical comedy veteran born New York City 62 years ago. Dr Alexander C Humphreys Stevens Institute of Technology president born Edinburgh Scotland 69 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Caillaux
Duke of
Morgenthau Named Likely U S Ambassador to Mexico
Henry Morgenthau is described as a strong candidate for the post of United States Ambassador to Mexico. A German born lawyer and real estate operator, he rose to national prominence in 1912 aiding Wilson’s election and later served as ambassador to Turkey from 1913 until U S entry into the war. He has long received the Bnai Brith gold medal for service to American Jewry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Morgenthau
United States
Mexico
Mr. Morgenthau
Germany
New York
Wilson
Turkey
Morganthau
Independent Order of B'nai B'rith
The Man Without Good Heart and the Science of Chiropractic
A rousing call denounces stubborn adherence to old ways and promotes chiropractic care. It argues that modern progress demands embracing new science, comparing resisting change to building with no assets and urging readers to seek vertebral adjustments to restore vitality and health.
Seventh Company Starts Drilling in Near Future
Webb County oil prospects draw national attention as Miranda Oil Co readies rigs east of Reiser and plans to drill within ten days. Laredo firms Bor-Tex and Rio Grande Oil & Gas push in the coal mines region. both vie to strike the first gusher in the Laredo district amid heavy activity and double shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Laredo
Texas
Chester Crowell
Miranda Oil Co
Reiser
Bor-Tex Oil Co
L. A. Ortiz Ranch
Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co
Santo Tomas
Imperial Oil & Development Co
Cactus Oil Co
Webb
Hughes Petroleum Co
Torrecillas
la Perla Ranch
Economy Salvage House Factory Outlet at Hidalgo Street
Army surplus sale lists 20000 shoes 1000 wool shirts 300 cotton mattresses 20000 leggings and many other articles. Also 1701 Hidalgo Street offers 1000 pairs ladies shoes new at less than cost of manufacture.
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Hidalgo St
Seizure Notice of Ford Car at Laredo Port
Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas issues a seizure notice for a Ford automobile found near Hebbrowville on March 27 1920 for violation of Section 3082 Rt 8S. Claimants must file within twenty days from first publication or the vehicle will be sold at public auction May 4 1920 at 10 AM at the Custom House. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Laredo
Texas
Hebbrowville
Custom House
A. R. Kahn
Laredo Business Men's Athletics Club Forming
Robert Easing of Fort McIntosh launched a drive to form the Laredo Business Men's Athletics Club with hundreds of members sought. Local business leaders are joining, and plans include athletic events and boxing exhibitions for members only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert FE. Easing
Fort McIntosh
Laredo
Essing
Constipation tale from Meadowsville praises Black Draught
Mrs. Pearl Patrick relates how she suffered from constipation and sour stomach. After ineffective doctor prescribed pills, she used Thedford's Black Draught, finding it an easy laxative that improved digestion and normal bowels without griping. The remedy is praised for stomach liver and bowel support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadowsville
Pearl Patrick
Kathleen Mavourneen Past and Present at Royal Theatre
The Fox special Kathleen Mavourneen to be shown tomorrow and Thursday at the Royal Theatre echoes the 1866 Bowery premiere Kathleen Mavourneen or St Patrick’s Eve. Theda Bara leads a notable Fox cast including Marc McDermott Edward OConnor Jennie Dickerson Marcia Harris Henry Hallam and Harry Gripp in a revival linked to the earlier W J Florence era.
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Kathleen Mavourneen
William Fox
Royal Theatre
W. J
Billy
Florence
St. Patrick's Eve
Bowery Theatre
New York
Boston
W. J. Florence
Kathleen
J. H. Browne
Rachel Noah
Miss S Cluer
Louis Aldrich
B. M. Leslie
J. Scott
J. W. Thoman
H. L. Basconi
H. A. Weaver
D. R. Allen
D. J. Maguinness
W. F. Burroughs
J. D. Russell
J. Taylor
Fox-film
Theda Bara
Marc McDermott
Raymond McKee
Edward O'Connor
Jennie Dickerson
Marcia Harris
Henry Hallam
Harry Gripp
Morgan Thorpe
Embezzlement Arrests Tie Bank Funds to Two Employees
Alvaro Pelia, former teller of Merchants State Bank & Trust Co., detained in Nuevo Laredo on embezzlement charges for possible extradition, and Manuel Vara, bookkeeper at the same bank, arrested in Webb County Jail on embezzlement charges. Extradition papers were expected to pass through Austin to Victoria Tamaulipas, with Mexico likely to honor the request shortly.
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Alvaro Pelia
Merchants State Bank & Trust Co
Mexico City
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Manuel Vara
Webb County
Alvaro Pesia
Hobby
Austin
Rafael Cardenas
Victoria
Tamaulipas
Plaintiffs Win District Court Verdict in Isauro Gonzales Case
In the civil case Isauro Gonzales Alanis et al versus Severo Vela the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs after deliberations ending about 5 p.m. yesterday. The award totaled 1164.98 dollars in a partnership settlement context with the jury reporting last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isauro Gonzales Alanis
Isauro Gonzales Alanis Et al
Severo Vela
RAT SNAP CURES RATS WITHOUT FOOD MESS
A user reports failing with poison and baits then says RAT SNAP eliminated all rats in ten days. Prepared for home use, RAT SNAP is sold in three sizes 25c 60c and 1.00 by A. Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tuthill
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Child Labor Law Talk At Woman's Club
Mrs. Claude Van Watts explains what constitutes child labor and how it differs from permissible children's work in a public talk at the Woman's Club on Monday night April 5. The session covers definitions exceptions and practical implications for families and employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude van Watts
Woman’s Club
Why Colds Are Dangerous and How to Fight Them
A warning that colds weaken lungs and lower vitality, paving the way for pneumonia and other germ diseases. The text stresses that quicker recovery reduces danger and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted, pleasant remedy for colds.
Berber Shop Extends Hours On Weekends
City Berber Shop will stay open until 10 P M starting April 1 and on Saturdays until midnight. A G Linares proprietor.
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Linares
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Winston-Salem, N. C
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Sturkish & Domestic Blend
Cascaral
Mr. Hill
Ae Mige
Ella A. Chittenden
D. C
Chiropractor Room
Bertani Bld’g
Reiser Gas Field
Business Men
Money Makers
Merchants Bank
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