Bolivar the Liberator Remembered in Centennial Observances
The centenary of Venezuelan independence is celebrated across the Americas. Bolivar, called the Washington of Latin America, modeled his life after the North liberator and led independence efforts despite early setbacks. He resigned then returned to serve, died at 47, and left a legacy of devotion to freedom amid later political turmoil. The piece contrasts Bolivar’s principled leadership with later revolutions and urges continued reverence and imitation of his ideals.
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United States
Washington
Bolivar
Latin America
North
Venezuela
Hidalgo
Mexico
Caracas
Curacao
South America
Simon Bolivar
South
Central America
Legitimate Publicity Critique of Local Oil Boom Hype
The piece argues towns rely on daily metropolitan coverage to stay visible and cites a cartoon showing a town preserving a dangerous crossing to stay in the public eye. It notes locals push for publicity around a nearby oil strike, claiming vast wealth under their soil warrants worldwide attention.
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Laredo
National Cotton Manufacturers Meet Opens in Boston Today
Today marks the start of a three day Spring meeting of the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers in Boston. Meanwhile National Farmers Union members convene in Washington to press Congress for agriculture legislation. Theodore Roosevelt to depart Washington to review the Atlantic fleet at Guantanamo and accompany its return to northern waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Cotton Manfacturers
Boston
National Farmers’ Union
Washington
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Navy
Guantanamo
Cuba
Is adding the third story eliminating roof garden
The roof garden of the Little building, once used by the Soldiers Club, is being removed as progress and an oil boom push conversion of the third floor. Contractor Jambers started adding a third story to enlarge the building, raising the roof garden wall and roofing it. Upon completion, the second and third floors will have twenty four rooms with baths for office or living use.
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Soldiers Club
Laredo
Jambers
Mrs Margarita L Johnson Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Margarita L Johnson, wife of Edgar Johnson, died last night at 8 o'clock at the family home 1806 Main Street after a lingering pulmonary tuberculosis. Besides the husband she leaves two sisters who reside in Laredo. The funeral will be held today at 5:30 PM from the residence with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Johnson
Main Street
Margarita L. Johnson
Laredo
City Council Debates Finances and Public Works
The city council held a regular meeting at 7:80, with Mayor L Ville gas and Aldermen Moore DaCamara Henry Leyendecker Brennan Richter present. Actions included approving minutes, adopting a fire safety report on Strand Theatre, deferring a roller purchase, granting 85 to extend a water main, and ordering investigations and permits for streets, fences, and a dairy-prohibition district. Urbahn Street opened up to Aviation Camp and graded.
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Llis Honor
L. Villegas
Moore
DaCamara
Henry
Leyéendecker
Brennan
Richter
Martin
Salinas
Eugene Christen
Strand Theatre
The
Heights Civic Club
J. S. Westbrook
Asher R. Smith
Rex Tarver
Gates
Leyendecker
Pedro C. de Garcia
Alderman Moore
Texas-Mexican Railway Co
R. L. Woodul
National Rys
Mexico
Walter Brown
Milmo National Bank
Philadelphia
Ugarte
San Eduardo Avenue
San Dario
Sta. Ursula
Brown
San Dario Avenue
Pace
W. J. James
Napoleon Street
County Road
Said Street
Rio Grande
L Leyendecker
Sames
S. W. de Wolf
W. D
Urbahn Street
Seymour Avenue
A. R. Garcia
Sunshine Cake Special and Local Business Notes
Special for Thursday Sunshine Cake at Sanitary Bakery priced at 50 cents with vanilla chocolate icing and pecans. Laredo Candy Co and Witting Johnston advertise services and locations. Milmo National Bank to play City Police at Caliche Park on San Jacinto Day. new uniforms showcased. Local businesses including John O Buenz Lumber Co and Tom Mussell auto repair highlight offerings and addresses. Also notices about marriage licenses, florists, plumbers, and notary public Will W Gregg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Bakery
Laredo Candy Co
Witting & Johnston
Exide
Juarez Avenue
Milmo National Bank
Caliche Park
San Jacinto
John O. Buenz Lumber Co
Tom W. Mussell
Vidaurri Avenue
J. S
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
San Antonio
Texas
Civil docket in district court on trial this week
The civil docket in district court remains on trial this week. San Antonio Loan & Trust Co. v Davis et al. for foreclosure on a deed of trust was taken up yesterday and is still on trial. Milmo National Bank v Markley et al on note had a prior judgment for the plaintiff but a new trial was granted and was called this morning and continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Loan & Trust Co
John H. Davis
Milmo. National Bank
A. C
The Road of Hapiness and Constipation Cure
An old advertorial column urges readers to maintain happiness by keeping well and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation. Take one or two tablets after supper for a gentle bowel movement.
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Chamberlain
San Jacinto Day marked as 85th anniversary
Texas observes San Jacinto Day with events at the San Jacinto battlefield near Houston and a multi day fiesta in San Antonio. The day is a state holiday with banks and schools closed across the state including the four Laredo banks.
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San Jacinto
Sam Houston
Santa Ana
Texas
Mexico
Houston
San Antonio
Laredo
Forty Six Cars of Onions Shipped Last Evening
Shipping figures from Laredo show 46 carloads of onions moved last night by the I. G. N. railroad, lifting season totals to 632 carloads. Some estimate that about half of the onion crop has now been marketed.
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Laredo
Federal Court Busy With Docket in Webb County
The United States Court for the Southern District of Texas in Webb County continues its work as the grand jury completes its term. The criminal docket began proceedings, several cases were disposed of, and the court remains actively engaged in trials.
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United States Court For the
Southern District of Texas
Webb County
Federal
Fort MacIntosh Notes Band Concert and Garrison Updates
The regimental band performs a weekly concert from 7 to 8 30 with a program of marches overtures dances and operatic selections. Attendance at concerts rises weekly. Captain Maxton H. Flint leads rifle marksmanship with a top score of 97. Garrison officers’ courses run until fall covering hygiene engineering topography law and interior guard duty. The Post team prepares for a tough game versus the American Legion with lineup changes expected.
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Zacatecas
Euryanthe
Conrad
Boruch Bhabo
Verdi
Drolla Fox
Rowan Waltz
Maxton H. Flint
Post
The
American Legion
Laredo Scout Council Meeting Tonight at Head Quarters
An important meeting of the Boy Scout Council for Laredo will be held at Scout Headquarters on Convent Avenue at 8 o'clock this evening.
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Boy Scout Council
Laredo
Boy Scouts
Scout
Convent Ave
Will Not Stiffen the Hat Dye Remains Flexible
A dye that preserves hat flexibility without stiffening is recommended for transforming an old straw hat into a fresh look. Fidelity Straw Hat Dye comes in standard colors, is sold by all druggists, and is available in Laredo through local druggists.
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Fidelity
Laredo
Times daily watch advert offer
Advertisement offers a daily watch service from THE TIMES with a subscription option priced at 60 cents per month.
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the Times
Excitement in Laredo over Mirando Oil well blast
Laredo wakes to news of the Mirando Oil Co well in Zapata county near the Webb line. City leaders plan road work to the field and publicity efforts to attract headquarters, with many oil operators arriving or en route and leases being taken across Webb and Zapata counties.
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Laredo
Mirando Oil Co
Zapata County
Webb County
Miranda Oil Co
Hamilton Hotel
C. W. Killam
Miranda
New York
Philadelphia
Board of Directors
Chamber of Commrrce
Chamber of Commerce
Bureau of Information and Publicity
Notice to Tax-payers Pay City Taxes by April 30 1920
Notice to taxpayers states April 30 is the last day to pay city real and personal taxes for 1920 to avoid penalty. Call at City Hall office to pay before the date. Hours are 9 to 12 in the morning and 2 to 5 in the afternoon.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Times
Associated Press
Hearst Service
United Press
Corner Farragut and
Convent
Laredo Planing Mill Company
Witting & Johnston, Exide Battery Distributors
Tom W. Mussett
Vidaurri Ave
Fords
Mary F. Thomas
Spirelia Co
Washington St
Rosendo Cadena
Angela Blanco
Victor Hernandez Jimenez
Elpidia A Fuentes
Juarez Plumbing
Fidel Cantu
Alphonse Vermeer
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Farragut Street
Gen. Houston
Federal Court
Fort Mcintosh
Angel Food
Barington Hall Coffee
Maxwell House Coffee
D. Grocery Co. Inc
Service
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