THE MOB SPIRIT AND LAWLESSNESS IN AMERICA
Saturday's Daily argues mobs in Illinois and Denver show dangerous lawlessness driven by foreigners’ ire and strike violence. It condemns rioters, warns against Bolshevik echoes, urges strict punishment, and calls for return to law and order amid territorial boundary disputes and political tensions.
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Law and Order
Hormel
Lowloseness
Illinois
Denver
Colorado
Ilinois
Street
Denver Post
Berty
Russia
Boundary dispute over Texas floodplain oil lands on Red River
Oklahoma claimants argue Texas boundary runs along the river center, citing Montague county abstracts. They contend land north of the south bank cannot be Texas claims, since riparian and water rights hinge on centerline. The dispute envisions Texas needing Oklahoma consent for potable water use shared by the river.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Montague County
Red River
Oklam
Oma
Ma Coul
Border vise prices match across nations amid drink bonanza
The piece notes both American and Mexican consulates set the same ten dollar vise fee for converting or validating passports. It warns that border permits and visas cost the same, while liquor prices rise, suggesting water could replace more expensive drinks. The tone mocks bureaucratic parity and high costs at the border.
Zapata County Population Drop Shown in 1920 Census
The 1920 census reveals a sharp population decline in Zapata County from 3,809 in 1910 to 2,929 in 1920, a loss of 880 residents. McMullen County also decreases from 1,106 to 857. The Southwest Texas counties reflect notable demographic shifts between 1910 and 1920.
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Zapata
Texas
McMullen
Zapata County
Poyation
May Locate in Laredo
Dr. John W. Brown of Pearsall, recently discharged from military service in the Philippines and China, spent yesterday in Laredo visiting old friends and acquaintances. He may decide to locate in Laredo but returned to Pearsall today on a business trip.
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John W. Brown
Pearsall
Philippines
China
Laredo
Brown
Cox Seeks League Entry as Central Campaign Issue
Gov. Cox labels League membership the supreme issue between Democrats and Republicans and pledges to push ratification of the treaty. He argues America must join the League with clear interpretations while criticizing Lodge reservations and Harding’s stance. He outlines domestic and economic reforms, labor rights, agriculture, taxation cuts, and disarmament, urging straight thinking and action.
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Gov. Cox
Friends of the League
America
League
Cox
Lodge, Penrose
Smoot
Harding
Johnson
California
Republican Congress
Laredo Mayor Proposes Cash Prizes for Rat Killing
Mayor Leopoldo Villegas uses cash rewards to spur extermination of rats in Laredo. A 60 day contest awards $50 for first place, $25 for second, $16 for third and $10 for fourth to those who bring the most dead rats to city hall each day for counting and credit.
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Leopoldo Villegas
Laredo
Stateealth Department
Hitle
Deserving Children Sought for Homes in Laredo
Miss Madeline Ostema of the Texas Children's Home and Aid Society arrived in Laredo and will stay at the St Anthony Hotel. She represents a national statewide and local society that places and cares for orphan and dependent children and will meet potential foster families.
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Miss Ostema
San Antonio
Madeline Ostema
Texas Children's Home and Aid Society
Laredo
St. Anthony Hotel
Cotton Gin To Ramp Up Ginning In Laredo
Laredo Cotton Gin Co plans full operation this afternoon as seed cotton sits ready for baling. Webb county picking is brisk with fleecy staple awaiting processing. A Webb county Republican delegation with proxies from Jim Wog LaSalle Zapata and others heads to Dallas for the State Convention led by Fred H. Ligarde as chairman.
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Laredo
Webb County
Jim Wog
LaSalle
Zapata
Tho
Dallas
Fred H. Ligarde
Roy Campbell
H. 8. Dixon
J. T. Murphy
Charles Frees
Sol Rubenstein
Property interest notice in Laredo at Bender Hotel
Mrs Isora R Andrews invites inquiries about part or all of her property in Laredo. Viewings at the Bender Hotel through Saturday dated 8 5 31.
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Laredo
Bender Hotel
Isora R. Andrews
Social events planned by Mrs Barlow and clubs
Saturday activities include a splash party at Bella Vista honoring Miss Rosita Barlow at 9 30 in the morning. An evening dance at Soldiers Club Roof Garden at 8 30 hosted by Mrs Grace Cuff. Latin American Club gathering at 8 30 hosted by Non Plus Ultra Club.
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M. ©. Barlow
Bella Vista
Rosita Barlow
Soldiers Club Roof Garden
Grace Cuff
Non Plus Ultra Club
C. M. Barlow
Rosita Leyendecker
Margaret Barlow
Josephine Daiches
Anita
Iona Parker
Marian
Dorothy Jackson
Carolyn Brennan
Charlotte
Tassie Vidaurri
Gladys Sauvignet
Roberta
Rebecca Big
Sand promising oil gusher prospect near Laredo
Reports from Laredo detail a favorable sand layer at 540 feet in the Santo Tomas tract, with petroleum odors and strong showings suggesting potential oil production. Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co and Bor-Tex Oil Co aim to reach productive depths within 400 to 1,800 feet, vying to spark a Southwest Texas oil boom.
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Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co
Santo Tomas
Laredo
Broveb
Texas
North
Louisiana
Bor-Tex Oil Co
Ll. R. Ortiz
Bor-Tex- Co
Southwest Texan
BorTex of Co
Cactus OU Co
Local News Snippets and Notices From Laredo
Jesus Gallardo was bound over to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing on a criminal assault charge involving a seven year old girl on the Wormeser farm. No church services Sunday at the Presbyterian Church due to the pastor being in Austin. Imports through the port of Laredo included rope zinc ixtle and cotton seed cake. some items came across the international footbridge. Early rain looked likely but a light shower occurred by noon with continued signs of possible rain. Delicous Sunday ice cream flavors Banana Nut Cherry Pineapple offered by Consumers Ice Company at phone 145. The Royal Theater show with Will Rogers in Water Water Everywhere drew strong audience appeal. Construction progresses on J M Ramos block at Lincoln Street and Convent Avenue by Clarence Jefferies. Oil development in the Laredo area draws wide attention as a potential big boom for the city.
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Consumers’ Ice Company
Jesus Gallardo
Wormeser Farm
Presbyterian Church
Austin
Bort of
Laredo
Royal Theater
Will Rogers
J. M. Ramos
Lincoln Street
Convent Avenue
Clarence Jefferies
Texas
Local Mrs Jones and Guests Attend Event in Honor
Mrs Jones Mrs Schmidt Mr Alexander Mr Charlie Schmidt Mrs Wilcox and the honor guest Mary Genevieve Wilcox attended a social event. Names of attendees and the guest list appear in the readable fragment of a society notice from the era.
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Mrs. Jones
Schmidt
Alexander
Charlie Schmidt
Mrs. Wilcox
Mary Genevieve Wilcox
Another Degree conferred on Harvard president
Associated Press reports that D. Liut has awarded an honorary degree to A. Lawrence Lowell, president of Harvard University, in a formal ceremony establishing the recognition of his academic leadership.
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D. Liut
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
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Ingineere
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Oregon
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Alfred Matthews
Mexico
Jack Hill
Webb
W. T. Hill
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Lucinda Vidaurri
Woman's Club
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Laredo War Camp
Soldiers’ Club
F. L. Mackay
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Mary Genevieve
Fred Derby
Anne McKinney
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Wilna Wells
Etta May Neindorff
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Rosita
Alice
Helen Leyendecker
Clara Derby
Nettie Bunn
Nettie Worsham
Kewpie Smith
Mary Derby
Jean Windrow
Charlotte Moser
Carolyn Joseph
Inez de la Garza
Leonard Daiches
Fredd O Winch
Billy Rodriguez
Peter
John T. Parker
Noel Windrow
Julius Wormser
Mrs. Daiches
Bor. Tex Oil Co
Ase
Jocal News
Associated Press
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