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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1920

Page

10

Press reports on Lloyd trial defend I W W charges

Thursday's Daily reports State's Attorney Hoyne framing the case against William Bross Lloyd and associates for attempting to overthrow the government. He argues the I W W is international and illegitimate, while American unions pledge loyalty to the United States and the American Federation of Labor. The piece contrasts I W W loyalty with American labor, criticizes red rhetoric, and touches on Hoover era political lines and upcoming campaign positions.

William Bross Lloyd Hoyne American Federation of Labor I. W. W. Wis United States Brothers Russia Germany Haywood International Organization Industrial Workers Canada America Lloyd Red Politi Europe

Harding shifts on war and class appeal in campaign

The piece reports Senator Harding's stance on appealing to farmers and labor while denying class appeal. It argues he would end government interference in employment except during war and opposes forcing men to defend the country. It notes Democratic plans for a world league to deter war.

Cox Harding United States Mr. Harding League of Nations Citiens Mr. Halling Democratic Party Benatar Harding World League of Nations

Rat Snap Ad Claims Safe, Odorless Rodent Control

An old classified style ad promotes RAT-SNAP as a preferred rodent killer over poison noting no odor and that pests dry up inside. It emphasizes cake form, non attraction to pets, three sizes 26c 50c and 1.60, and lists A Peutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery as sellers with a guarantee.

A. Peutz & Brother City Drug Co Sanitary Grocery

Praise for missionaries cited by Japanese peer

Sennshi Egi, a member of the House of Peers, returned from Korea and defended foreign missionaries while criticizing sensational reports of instigation by them. He argued most Koreans welcome aid, noted progress since the new regime, but urged Japan to understand Korean aims and improve relations. He emphasized meeting representative Koreans to learn their viewpoints and stressed the need for Japan to recognize Korean autonomy.

Iby Associated Press Tokié Sennshi Egi Hose of Fishork Korea

Texas Farm Boys to Tour Educational Regional Trip

A special educational tour will depart Saturday from Cohepe Station Texas for an exploration of the best agricultural regions in the Canary West and Northern States. Organized by the Texan College of Agricultural and Mechanical Arts and the Texas Chamber of Commerce the trip includes representatives from 100 agricultural counties. The aim is to expose Texas farmers to advanced practices and opportunities by visiting farms in Kansas Nebraska Wisconsin Minnesota Colorado and other states.

Cohepe Station Texas Ange Séxue Tern Canaraba West Th ‘Texan College of Agricultural and Mechanical Arts Texas Chamber of Commerce Orntromma Kansas Nebraskia Hines Wisconsin Minnesota Colorado

President de la Huerta orders nationwide gambling suspension

The Mexican president issued mandatory orders closing public gambling in Nuevo Laredo and extending to Coahuila and Tamaulipas. Despite earlier telegrams, enforcement lagged before the private secretary confirmed immediate effect. Consul de Saracho reported the move and expected cessation of gambling in Nuevo Laredo at once.

de la Huerta Tamaulipas Nuevo Laredo de Saracho Francisco Serra Coahuila

Rat Snap Ends Rat Problems, Claims Mrs. Shaw

Mrs Emily Shaw credits Rat Snap with eradicating a rat problem, noting her husband bought the trap for 2 dollars and that the product killed 12 rats in a week. The ad promotes Rat Snap in cake form in three sizes priced 21 dollars and promises guaranteed results by A Deutz & Co and City Drag Co and Sanitary Grocery.

Emily Shaw A. Deutz & Vwrother City Drag Co Sanitary Grocery

Sanitary Precautions Urged For City Residents

Mayor Villgas urges residents to clean premises, secure garbage in metal cans, and report unsanitary conditions. inspectors welcomed for neighborhood benefit. manure and chicken yards must be controlled. measures include disinfecting closets and regular cleaning. Dorothy Catton comments on stage and film industry practices.

Villegas

Kodak Portrait Offer At Moonlight Studio Sale

An advertisement invites all to participate in a nationwide Kodak sale with a big premium and a chance to win an alligent camera. The offer opens August 31 and runs by mail, urging prompt action. Moonlight Studio, Bertani Ride, phone 742, advertises Kodaks for sale and finishing services.

Bastia Nodak Particiloes Mai Agiil Wilma Enib Kodaks Kodak Moonlight Studio Bertani

Rent Cottages in Demand by Newcomers to Laredo

The article notes rapid Laredo population growth and rising rentals, with a severe shortage of rent cottages. It urges building more cottages with modern conveniences to support continued growth, suggesting investors lease or sell vacant lots to enable new residents to construct homes and accelerate development.

Laredo Lme

Fields of Snow and Cotton Picketing Across Southwest Texas

Southwest Texas reports massive cotton picking with thousands engaged, many Mexican laborers imported from Mexico. Wages range up to 4s to 2 per 140 pounds, indicating high pay. Rail routes from Kareade to Corpus and Alles to the coast feed one of the largest crops in regional history. Cotton gin operations stalled by telegraphs and delays, with about forty bales already collected and ongoing efforts to keep the gin functioning day and night as ginning finally begins.

Texas Mexico Karea Amermry Onde Atv

Weather Forecast Averages From The Times Weather Bureau

The Times presents a weather bulletin for Friday reporting partly cloudy conditions. Observations from MelIntosh for the 24th at Ta. m. show temperatures around 102 degrees with easterly to southern wind direction and clear skies.

Sing Weather Bureau New eCo Ta. m

Strikes Favorable Sand at 550 Feet in Rio Grande Well

Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co drilling at Santo Tomas tract 24 miles NW of Laredo reached 640 feet. Ten feet of sand found as geologists predicted, with expectation of heavy production around 1,400 feet. Judge Lane, secretary-treasurer, travels to the site to inspect conditions.

Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co Santo Tomas Laredo North Texas East Texas Cartain Judge Lane

Mary Pickford to Show in Laredo Next Sunday

Mary Pickford arrives in Laredo for a Sunday and Monday showing of Pollyanna at the Royal Theater. The United Artists release promises cheer and optimism, with Pickford in a photo-play about overcoming misfortune through a positive outlook.

Mary Pickford Laredo Jou Jane Ise Miss Dickford Big Four United Artists Corporation Royal Theater Polivaunas Tin Sheer von

Rio Grande Oil Co plans Laredo field expansion

Reports from Ponca and Laredo indicate the Rio Grande Oil Co aims to be first to exploit proven Southwest Texas fields near Laredo. Mexico imports listed include six cartloads of iztle and beer, with other goods passing through Laredo. Extensive Duval drilling plans and new machinery are set to begin testing in the county.

Rio Grande Royal Theater George Walsh Westerver Prisident de la Muerta Tamaulipas Joahula Duval County Orl

Crowds greet Queen Victoria on first Ireland visit

A historical snippet notes crowds in Dublin on August 3, 1849 welcoming Queen Victoria during her first Ireland visit. It lists events from 1865 to 1896 including U.S. army abolition of flogging, Sheridan’s Civil War fame at Nonquitt, and Britain recognizing France’s Madagascar protectorate.

Dublin Victoria Ireland United States Army Philip H. Sheridan Nonquitt Mass Albany Great Britain Agascar Act of Congress Isvy England Isaak Walton Li Kang Chuang Queen Victoria Osborne Keushevo

Sir Jesse Boot and the Rise of a Drug Store Empire

Sir Jesse Boot, famed English drug store founder, began as a farm laborer’s son and built the world’s largest chain with hundreds of UK branches and factories. Despite lifelong disability, he led the business with the motto hard work, and recently sold his 600 pharmacies to an American syndicate.

Jesse Boo Hesse Nottingham United Kingdom Jesse Boot

Senate approves League of Nations in unanimous vote

August 6 report notes the Children Senate unanimously approved the League of Nations as Prince of Wales departed England for a visit to Canada.

Children Senate League of Nations Prince of Wales England Canada

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities

A compact notice offering a subscription opportunity to read THE TIMES daily at a monthly rate. Highlights include ongoing access to opportunities and a steady daily edition for interested readers.

Notable birthdays span famous American figures today

Blanche Gates described as a top kiwi actress on the American stage is noted for being born in Portland over 47 years ago. J. W. Beckham, senior U S senator from Kentucky, born Bardstown 51 years ago. Dr. Thomas Carr Howe, Butler University president, born Charles Town 53 years ago. Rear Admiral Theodore F Jewell, retired, born Georgetown ID 76 years ago. A quick quip ends the clipping with a light exchange about whether a joke has a point.

Blanche Gates Portland

Food Question Pressing Echoes in Japan and Asia

Tokio Aug 5 The European food crisis echoes in Japan where population growth exceeds supply as rice is scarce. Japan relies on Indo China imports funded by a $20,000,000 yearly loss and seeks wheat from Manchuria. meanwhile two million Chinese labor in Manchuria rice fields and Harbin near Manchuria Siberia is seen as a future grain hub along with Winnipeg as rising global centers.

Tokio Europe Japan Pormosa Ishino Korea France Manchuria South Manchuria Shantung Province Siberia Irkutsk Omsk Winnipeg Canada Harbin

Missouri Primaries Focus on Prohibition and League Controversy

Jefferson City Aug 5 Missouri voters will choose nominees for federal and state offices. Prohibition and League of Nations issues shape the Democratic Senatorial race while gubernatorial and senatorial contests attract attention. Republicans and Democrats nominate multiple candidates. preconvention fund disclosures may influence decisions.

Associated Press Jefferson City Missouri United State League of Nations Jacob LL. Babler WS LL. Coley Babler Cole Prohibition League Henry Priest Charles Muriy St.Louis Breckinridge Long Versailles

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UNION Texas Farm Boys Dorothy Catton Sandy Sin Rey Thomas Ponee Monnday Thr Ean Regal Ponca Cardus William Eversole Hazel Patch Cardui the Times Auguste Dwight F. Davis Selden P. Spencer
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