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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1920
Page
18
The article states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of its dispatches and local news published in the paper, with emphasis on AP's entitlement and standard licensing for local coverage. It reiterates credit and copyright terms for AP and local reporting.
Monday's Daily notes Germany's shift from shortages to substitutes with paper yarn spun into cloth used for garments. The article explains how newspapers were woven into durable, washable suits, offering low-cost wear for workers as imports falter. It mentions other paper products and envisions American recycling turning wood pulp into fabrics.
A column surveys curiosities from around the world including superstition in China, a Moroccan absence of newspapers, Greeley’s early campaign tours, Bermuda’s coral roads, Greek jewel wealth, glow worm behavior, height ranges worldwide, Geneva glass blocks, an alum mountain in China, and a note on the 1900 election foretelling Ohio leadership and national offices.
Viscount Kato says England U S arbitration treaty not ratified but Japan pushed to add a clause linking to arbitration. Bryan treaty governs current disputes with permanent commission and no war until report. Japan-U S arbitration exists since 1908 with Hague tribunal. Renewal urged as prudent to maintain ties and prevent drift between nations.
In the Southern District of Texas United States charges forfeiture of 210 New Mexican Pesos and 1400 old Mexican Pesos seized by the Collector at Laredo. Claimants are warned to appear August 28, 1920, to interpose claims and argue their interests before the court in Laredo with Deputy Allien Walker present.
United States seeks condemnation and forfeiture of two lots of jewelry described as Seizure 157-L and 168-L. The list names numerous gold pieces with diamonds pearls and rubies plus watches. Proceedings target proceeds for distribution in the Southern District of Texas with U S Marshal involvement.
Elias Morantes editor of El Democrata Fronterizo is jailed in default of a $300 bond after arrest on a libel charge filed by District Attorney Walls. The paper claimed Colonel Manuel Ortega, border garrison commander, took $150 daily to permit gambling in Nuevo Laredo, sparking cross border tensions and calls for action against agitators and intermeddlers.
Laredo, Texas August 7, 1920. The Health Department of Austin urges Texas cities to campaign against rat extermination to avoid quarantine. Prizes offered for daily delivered dead rats include 50 dollars for first, 256 for second, 15 for third, and 10 for fourth, with a appointed receiver to tally counts.
Carmelita, famed Spanish dancer, will headline the Strand Theatre feature A Burlesque on Carmen tomorrow. She brings a new Spanish dance concept and will be joined by the Carmen Dancing Girls and a Spanish Jazz Band in a tableau that augments the Chaplin film screening and music revue.
Schedule lists children's classes at Elks Hall Mondays and Fridays at 9 a.m. ballroom dancing Thursdays at Elks Hall 8 p.m. adults classes Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 1519 Laredo Street 9 a.m. 8 9 6t.
Forecasters warned of a weekend rain as dark clouds hovered over Laredo on Sunday. Thunder and lightning appeared, but showers remained elusive locally while eastward regions near Corpus Christi reported good rains. Cotton growers seek dry spells for harvest while cattlemen need rain, creating a neutral forecast for both sides.
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The regular session of Webb county commissioners court convenes at the county courthouse this afternoon at 4 o clock. Arrival of outside precinct commissioners delays start and the court remains in session throughout the week until all business is disposed of.
W H Ireland a traveling salesman from Louisville Kentucky recalls a travel episode in summer 1888 when suffering cholera morbus he bought Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy from a hotel porter for fifty cents and after a double dose slept then resumed travel at five the next morning as a well man.
Stratis Nitellis sold all interest in the Club Cafe at 714 Salinas Avenue to Charles Deliganis who will continue the business and assume all obligations, seeking continued public patronage.
One year ago today August 9 the Royal Theatre brings Silk Husbands and Calico Wives a feature by Monte M. Katterjohr from Garson based on daily life truths. The drama asks if you must wait to become wiser and is scheduled for tomorrow and Wednesday at the Royal.
Fourteen carloads of cooking variety plantains from Oaxaca, Mexico, arrived in Laredo on Saturday marking the first large shipment in some time. The solid trainload crossed the boundary and will be followed by additional consignments.
Viscount Cave will deliver the annual address at the Canadian Bar Association meeting. He rose to prominence after an Oxford education, entered Parliament in 1996, served as Solicitor General in the Coalition Government, then as Home Secretary under Lloyd George, and is a Londoner educated at Merchant Taylors. He built a notable chancery bar career.
A pleasant physic, Chamberlain's Tablets, are easy to take and mild in effect. Praised by users for good qualities, they cost a quarter and are widely recommended by those who know them.
The United States weather bureau at New Orleans furnishes The Times daily forecast. Tonight and Tuesday are partly cloudy. Observations taken at Fort McIntosh show a max temperature of 96 degrees and a min of 73 degrees with southeast wind and partly cloudy skies.
The 1919 20 annual report of J J Trout inspector in charge shows Laredo as the Texas Mexican border’s top port with 33 533 total admissions from June 30 1919 to June 30 1920 including 20 658 permanent and 13 175 temporary residency. Deportations reached 2 607 and border head taxes totaled 111 408 reflecting the year 12 311 one day return passes and 6 25 border permits issued.
The Pearsall Chamber of Commerce formed days ago invites Laredo President W L Guyler and Secretary F W Mally to Pearsall for an August 17 luncheon. If Mally returns in time, he will attend. otherwise Guyler will represent Laredo with brief talks on starting and running a successful city business group.
Public health note urges cleaners to manage premises and garbage properly to starve rats. Warns residents to admit authorized inspectors, disinfect unsanitary closets, keep hogs out, and maintain dry stables and clean chicken yards until sewer system arrives.
The excerpt lists imports passing through the Laredo port from Mexico on a Saturday with items like bananas and ixtle. It mentions marriage licenses issued, local business ads, a cotton gin startup notice, real estate listings, services, and labor influx from Mexico with notes on Plumbers and electricians. It also includes a Times job dept note and army surplus ads.
The city’s new motor driven scarifier and roller, used with a big grader, began work on Matamoros street between the federal building and Jarvis Plaza after treating Iturbide street blocks. Observers report a "wonderful" improvement and predict the block will approach paving quality once finished.
The Royal Theatre hosted Mary Pickford in Pollyanna with crowds cheering the "Glad Game" theme. Pickford spoke that happiness comes from smiling despite hardship, teaching Pollyanna's cheerful philosophy to audiences.
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