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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1920
Page
10
A Galveston News writer argues higher education should emphasize practical science and skills over classic Latin and Greek. He cites medicine, agriculture, engineering, and applied mechanics as real-world advances that uplift society, while warning many degrees miss immediate usefulness.
Revelations claim Mexican laborers contracted by Chinese workers in San Francisco faced mistreatment in Alaska. Reports from migrants returning home or seeking aid suggest harsh conditions and prompt calls for investigation. The narrative shifts blame away from Americans, noting migrants were sent from the border to San Francisco and into Chinese contractor roles for Alaska canneries.
A lengthy critique accuses Chinese labor contractors of trafficking and exploiting workers, linking past slave labor to present abuses at the Mexican border. It describes harsh camps, broken promises, misleading contracts, and threats to break up the contract system as authorities investigate.
Today marks Christy Mathewson’s 40th birthday. The West Virginia Republican State convention convenes in Wheeling. Senator Harding will address East Liverpool pottery workers in Marion. Governor Calvin Coolidge is guest and speaker at a Boston Republican Club dinner. A 350-strong American delegation attends the Society of Friends world conference in London to discuss peace testimony and world needs.
A compilation notes King George IV born in London and died at Windsor in 1880. It lists figures such as Lord Castlereagh, Mohawk and Hudson railroad completion, Devereux Blake, Albert Gallatin, the Bank of France suspension, Benjamin Disraeli's elevation to Earl of Beaconsfield, and other dated biographical facts.
Classified brief notes highlight opportunity and potential earnings from ads in the Times, outlining methods to generate income through listings, services, and partnerships. No names or concrete events provided.
Excitement in Laredo as Callahan Spur site reports oil and gas at 1305 feet with gas bubbling and oil showing. Geologists expect heavy production near 1417 feet as drillers proceed cautiously to control the well. Subrosa drilling noted after weeks near the oil sand.
Mr Vaughan a farmer recounts how he lost all his pedigreed seed corn after placing it in a gunny sack hung from the roof and rats ate it. He notes he bought RAT SNAP as a remedy, with three package sizes 35c 65c and 1.25, sold and guaranteed by A Deutz Brother City Drug Co. and Sanitary Grocery.
Citizens praise the motor driven scarfier and grader at work on Laredo streets. The machine began on Iturbide Street west of the bridge and now progresses eastward on Matamoros. The city expects a state of better natural streets soon and paving plans may accelerate next year.
Rat Snap claims absolute kill of rats and mice and deters pests it does not kill. It supposedly leaves no smell as rats dry up inside. Sold in three sizes for 35 cents to 1.25 dollars, guaranteed by A Deutz and Brother, City Drug Co, and Sanitary Grocery.
United States Consul Randolph Robertson received a telegram advising that Roy Miller of Corpus Christi R J Kieberg Jr and Caesar Kieberg of Kingsville and other prominent land owners will reach Laredo tomorrow for the Rural Land Owner's Association and Mexican representatives conference to discuss the Mexican labor supply issue.
United States seeks condemnation of a Packard Roadster and four keys of intoxicating liquor held by the Collector of Customs at Laredo Texas. Interested parties must appear in the Southern District of Texas at the United States Court Room in Laredo on September 4 1920 at 11:00 AM to claim or contest the property and its proceeds.
Prominent Southwest Texas agrictultural interests and Mexican officials plan a Laredo meeting to set up a government supervised labor bureau. The move aims to secure Mexican workers for farm tasks, reduce costs, and curb unscrupulous labor agents while preserving migration rules.
Duval County reports multiple new oil wells with Empire Oil Company drilling at 3745 feet where cavern issues halted one hole. A second well started 5090 feet north aims for production before 4000 feet, with investors optimistic about oil pay zones at 3500 to 4000 feet.
Madlaine Traverse shines as Nell Gordon in The Spirit of Good at the Royal Theatre. The Wil lian Wox production follows Nell’s shock at discovering her husband’s infidelity, leaving New York to become Chanpaene Nell and miner’s idol in a Western dance hall. Strong cast includes Fred arick Stanton as a gold prospector lover, Lick La Reno as the dance hall keeper, Charles Smiiv as the reformer, and lo King in energetic form.
Report from Laredo says the Texas Co. brought in the biggest gasser to date on the Joe Jennings ranch in Zapata county. Capacity not yet tested, but expected to surpass a prior gasser later operated by Border Gas Co. Dr. Cullinan of Border Gas is on site awaiting full figures. The item also notes a feature film coming to Strand Theatre titled The Woman in the Suitcase starring Enid Bennet with William Conklin and Dorcas Matthews, produced by Thomas H. Ince and directed by Fred Niblo.
Webb county commissioners visited the Zapata highway site near the Chacon bridge and returned to Laredo pleased with progress. They reviewed officer reports and handled routine business as road quarters are set for discussion at the term.
The county clerk issued five new marriage licenses since the last report. Ernest Moore and Miss Paulina Escamilla Wilfred Pine and Miss Adela Chaves Johnnie Homer Williamson and Miss Hortensia Victoria Caballero Fred Abbott Ahrens and Mrs. Mary Ann Engburger Inez Gonzalez and Miss Refugia Hernandez.
Baron Chelmsford the Governor-General of India, James W. Wadsworth U S senator from New York, Mary Roberts Rinehart the novelist, Pauline Frederick the actress, and Ray W Schalk the Chicago American League catcher share birthdays. Each was born in a different city or state, ranging from 28 to 62 years ago, marking anniversaries today in this daily birthday column.
The Times reports the United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans with likely showers tonight and Friday, followed by cooler conditions on Friday.
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am report a maximum temperature of 102 degrees and a minimum of 77. Wind direction is southeast. Sky clear.
An OCR fragment notes opportunities linked to THE TIMES with a monthly oc pattern. The brief urges daily attention to listings and ads for potential openings and deals, expecting recurring postings and timely notices across issues.
In Laredo Texas on August 12 1920 Mr and Mrs Alden Muller welcomed a fine baby boy both mother and child well. Nearby news notes a motor scraper on Matamoros street and a sale at The Bon Ton with dresses and skirts discounted. A son arrives to Mr and Mrs Chester Nye at Littleton Massachusetts on August 4 1920. Weather outlook mentions possible showers tonight and cooler conditions Friday. The Rural Land Owners Association plans a conference in this city and Nuevo Laredo to discuss a Mexican labor bureau to ensure a steady labor supply for Southwest Texas farms. Mexican imports pass through Laredo including beer baskets bones ixle cotton seed cake and other goods. Laborers increasingly move into the area with work awaiting them in cotton fields though some travel to distant states for unskilled work.
An advanced safety device in New York Harbor uses a submerged energized guiding cable in Ambrose Channel guiding vessels by audio cues. Ships with listening devices hear signal strength to stay on course through fog or storm, supplementing radio compass and depth-sound equipment.
Baseball legend Christy Mathewson turns 40 amid reports that his active playing days may be over. Born in Factoryville Pennsylvania, he began at Bucknell and rose to fame with Norfolk before joining the New York Giants. He later managed Cincinnati and returned to the Giants as a coach.
Six high-density cotton compresses to be installed along the Galveston water front for the Galveston Wharf Company. Monorail and overhead conveyors will let the six presses serve every pier, saving millions in exports and reducing staff hours during the next season.
Duluth Minn August 12 1923 citizens prepare elaborate celebrations for the cities half century as a city. The jubilee opens next Monday and runs a full week with business suspended for festivities. A grand historical pageant parades games water sports addresses bands and fireworks will mark the event.
A governor’s report by State Health Officer Goddard criticizes four Texas asylums for severe overcrowding. Austin, San Antonio, Terrell houses hold about 200 more beds than capacity. Rusk nearing full. Conditions include leaking roofs and rotting interiors, limited ventilation, and a nurse shortage with low pay. San Antonio female ward houses two to three per room in Ward A and twenty-two in a dormitory exceeding recommended limits.
A farmer recounts long rat woes after a poison nearly harmed his watch dog. He cites RAT-SNAP as a safe, sure rat killer after a neighbor’s advice. Ad notes price 1.25 and mentions A Deutz & Brother City ie Co and Sanitary Grocery as sellers.
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