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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1920

Page

8

Cantu Revolt in Lower California Seeks State Rights

Tuesday's Daily surveys Esteban Cantu's bid to imitate Sonora's revolt and restore rule under state rights. It notes his past as a cautious ruler, prohibition decree and death penalty, U.S. protection, and the shift toward central Huerta authority. People seek stability, crops, industry, and avoidance of fighting amid political upheaval.

Carranza Esteban Cantu Lower California Sonora Obregon Cantu John Barleycorn United States Mexico Mexico City Huerta Republic

A General Menace and Bolshevik Threats Across Europe

The article argues Europe failed to act against Germany to preserve peace, then warns Bolshevism endangers Poland and Romania. It notes Austria’s war role, the fragile armistice talks with Poland, and Romania demanding Soviet troop withdrawal, highlighting growing regional menace.

Europe Germany Austria Poland Rumania

Bolshevism Threatens Europe as Russia's Fire Spreads

A strong warning outlines Bolshevism as a dangerous global threat, describing Russian brutality and the potential spread to Spain Portugal England and Switzerland. It calls for united action to destroy Bolshevism and prevent its breeding grounds while noting passport regulation changes may ease travel to Mexico and outline pre-war immigration controls.

Europe Spain Portugal England Switzerland Russia Mars Jupiter United States

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Laredo Residents

A testimonial ad states Doan's Kidney Pills cure kidney trouble and back pains. Henry Morton, a Laredo machinist, praises the remedy after experiencing irregular kidney action and dizziness. The copy urges readers to ask neighbors and buy the same product from local dealers, noting Foster Milburn Co. as the makers.

Henry Morton Laredo Doan

Lines Worth Remembering Quote from Confucius

A concise reflection on morality and perception. The line notes that observing wrongdoing is the start of wickedness, attributed to Confucius, echoing caution about inner influence and behavior.

Confucius

Birthday list marks sovereigns and church figures born today

Our Daily Birthday Party notes King Haakon VII of Norway born in Denmark eight years ago today. Also Constantine of Greece exiled in Switzerland born in Athens fifty two years ago, Archbishop Pietro Di Maria apostolic delegate to Canada and Newfoundland born in Italy fifty five years ago, Laster J. Woolsey ex Solicitor of the State Department born in Stone Ridge New York forty three years ago, Augustus H. Strong president emeritus of Rochester Theological Seminary born in Rochester New York forty eight years ago.

Haakon Vil Norway Denmark Fovier Constantine Greece Switzerland Athens Pietro di Maria Canada Newfoundland Italy Eady Laster J. Woolsey State Department Washington Stone Ridge Hay Augustus H. Strong Rochester Theological Seminary Rochester N. Y

Eminent English Jurist Baron Masres Passes On

Elighty years old Baron Masres a renowned English jurist known for leading inquiries into maritime disasters including the Titanicity 112 and the Empress of Ireland. He served in Britain and Canada, was knighted in 1837, and rose to chief judge of bankruptcy and head of probate divorce and admiralty divisions.

Elighty Baron Masres United Kingdom América Critieh Canada Ireland House of Commons Lord Mercey John Charles Bigham Liverpool High Court of Justice

Webb County primary election returns certified by Clerk

J A Rodriguez Webb County Clerk certifies that the official returns from the Webb County Texas Military Election held July 24 1920 list candidates for county and precinct offices. Names include Winslow Salita Rodriguez Ligerie Levendecker Mo Bruni Lodea Garza Mebline Richardson Bod Foster S Johnson Puig Martin Davis Stuehter Affe Davis Juarez Pea Krueger de Leon Garcia and others with precincts 1 2 3 4 and 6 and constables for precincts 1 2 4 5. Date August 23 1920.

J. A. Rodriguez Webb County Texas Towit A. Winslow Antonin Salita J. AL Rodriguez MH. Ligerie Levendecker Asessor A. Mo Bruni O. M L Ode da Garza Clark C. A. MebLine B. Richardson Bod, Foster Joan S. Johnson V. la Puig J. M. Martin PD. Davis

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities 8¢ per month

The notice advertises daily access to opportunities in THE TIMES at a rate of 8 cents per month. It emphasizes regular readers can catch new chances and updates by subscribing or subscribing renewals.

the Times Board of Trade Or Labor

Webb County Democratic Chairman Certifies 1920 Primary Vote Totals

Justo B. Penn, Webb County Democrat chairman, certifies July 24 1920 primary results listing votes for state and district offices. Totals include Thomason Hailey Noll Looney Davidson McNealus Johnson Terrell Dixon Andrews Mayfield Robison Wiginton Smith Dobbs Sluder Garner Mullally Walls Neblett Jr and others, with August 8 1920 attestation in Laredo Texas.

Justo Penn Chaiman Democratic Executive Committee Webb County Texas Robert B. ‘Thomason Tates Ohya S Coyeoe Joseph W. Hailey Pat B. F. Looney Ciek Lyncti Bavidson R. B. Humphrey J. C. McNealus Gavernee W. A. Johnson C. M. Cureton Wea John W. Baker Court of Criminal Appeals F. B. Mehao W. L. Davidson Rihvere Supreme Court William Pierson Supreme Coore William M. Rey E. Cece Cuerenes Cape William EB Hawking Commissioner of Agriculture Geo. B. Terrell Sam H. Dixon Tohn L. Andrews Mari B. Mayfield Public Instruction Annie Webb Blenton J. T. Robison Comptroller of Pub. Accounts Mark L. Wiginton Lon A. Smith Associate Justice Court T. D. Dobbs J. T. Sluder John N. Garner J. F. Mullally John A. Walls W. T. Neblett, Jr Laredo Web County

Hopson-Davies Co opens in Connery Building Laredo

The Hopson-Davies Co distributors for General tires tubes and repair material announce a new business in the Connery Building at 122 Parragut street. They expect rapid growth as stock arrives daily and plan to make Laredo a distributing center for General brand goods in Southwest Texas and Mexico.

Hopson-Davies Co Texas Canvery Parragut Street General Mexico Laredo

Seed corn loss and local drug store change of hands

Mr Vaughan describes losing prized pedigreed seed corn to rats after storing it in a gur ney sack hung from a roof. The notice also announces the purchase of the Ideal drug store opposite the L and G N depot by Iro Martinez, promising a modern soda fountain and top quality medicines and stationery with delivery by phone.

The Ideal A. Herrera Firstchiss Dee Crear

RAT SNAP Catches Pests Says Mrs Shaw

Mrs Shaw touts RAT SNAP bait claiming it trapped eight rats and killed twelve in a week. She endorses the product sold by City Drug Co and local grocer, with a single dollar price in three sizes.

Emily Shaw City Drug Co

Ferris Mowry Dies After Illness in Laredo

Ferris Mowry, a longtime Laredo resident and accountant born in New York, died at Mercy Hospital this morning at 5 o'clock after a three week illness. The 63 year old bachelor is survived by three nieces in the city. Funeral services will be held at his residence, 1508 Farragut street, at 5:30 this afternoon with interment in the city cemetery.

Laredo Mercy Hospital Ferris Mowry Jerris Mowry New York Richter’s Maria Mowry J. A. Wilson M. P. Groff Mowry Farragut Street

Seizure Notice for Ford Car in Texas 1920

In Port of Laredo Texas on July 27 1820 notice is given that a Ford automobile seized near Tilden on July 23 1920 for violation of Section 3082 R8. Claimants must file within twenty days of first publication or the car will be sold at public auction at the Customhouse at 10 a.m. September 2 1920. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.

Port of Laredo Texas Tilden A. R. Kahn

Reward Offered for Premium Kodak Prize at Moonlight Studio

A local ad announces a £10.00 premium Kodak giveaway open to all until August 31. The Moonlight Studio offers films and Kodaks for sale and Kodak finishing services. Call 742 Bertani Building for details and participation.

Fastman Kodak

A G Linares Re opens Tensorial Parlor In Laredo

A G Linares re opens the Bender Barber Shop in Laredo with a three chair tensorial parlor, electric clipping and massage gear, hot and cold baths, and modern conveniences. Linares, former City Barber Shop owner, manages the updated shop offering top equipment in the state.

Bender A. G. Linares Laredo

RAT-SNAP Rat Poison Cake Sold by Local Stores

RAT-SNAP kills rats and mice and scares away those not killed. Rats left dead have no odor and dry up inside. Comes as cake form not mixed with food. Cats and dogs avoid it. Three sizes 25c, etc, $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by A Deutz & Brother, City Drug Co. and Sanitary Grocery.

Vaughan A. Kieutz & Brother City Drug Co Sanitary Grocery A. Deutz & Brother City Drug Co

Economy Salvage House Ad at 1701 Hidalgo St

Army surplus sale lists 20000 army shoes 1000 army wool shirts 300 army cotton mattresses 20000 army leggings and many other articles plus 1000 pairs of ladies shoes new at below factory cost. Sale at 1701 Hidalgo Street on March 3.4.

Hidalgo St

Bay City Baseball Team Stops in Laredo for Possible Game

The Bay City amateur baseball squad on a Texas to Mexico City tour reached Laredo this morning and planned a game with the local team at Caliche Park this afternoon. Wrangling led to cancellation, with the traveling club likely to depart for Mexico City tomorrow at 10.00.

Bay City Laredo Caliche Park Texas Mexico City

Machine Doing Good Work on the Streets of Laredo

The monster scarifier, grader and roller has graded Iturbide Street and work continues on Matamoros Street toward the depot. City paving plans await a year or more but street repair keeps the machine busy to improve traffic and set a system of good highways for Laredo.

Laredo Iturbide Street Matamoros Mavis Avenue

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United United States Berlin Paris White House Dean Ree Lardds Webb County Webb Co Monsy Makers Hugh Cluck Connery Building Iro Martinez Money Mekars Citizens Auto Company Farmers Labor and Information Bureau Joe Sheppard Kerens Walker-Morrow Company Sterno Sonora News Company Webb County Lumber CO RE. G. Clingenphal Convent Ave Mannouncement DELCO WORMSER_ BROS Land Office Fla Adair Littlefield Bldg Austin Matamoros St S. N. Johnson Bottling Works Budweiser, Bevo Southern Select Coca Cola Cleveland Cider Co
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