English Labor Attitude in Britain and Bolshevik Threats
Saturday's Daily argues English labor mirrors wartime unions leaning to socialism yet opposing aid to the Russian Soviet. It contrasts British public schooling, open to all, with Britain’s class barriers, notes foreign youth education, warns the Bolshevik threat as rooted in ignorant rank and file, and cautions Labour's rising power may serve a dangerous end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Ivan
France
Jacques Bonhomme
England
Labor Party
Russia
The Liquor Law and Its Harsh Provisions
A stance on the Volstead act notes its severe penalties for any violation and the frequent arrests for smuggling, peddling, or concealment. It questions why sworn officers themselves face charges and highlights human weakness driving law breaking.
Opposing Viewpoints on Prohibition and Contraband Trade
The piece argues that alcohol and opium entice serious illicit markets, with moonshiners and smugglers profiting from contraband goods. It notes widespread use, cites high prices for fake whiskey, and contends that law enforcement must enforce prohibitions despite popular resistance. It warns that repeal may follow only after strict enforcement proves the law abusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawa
Rainfall brief amid forecast cloudburst scare
After days of threatening skies, a Sunday shower brought only a light rain of about .12 inch in Fort McIntosh area and downtown Laredo, leaving cotton growers pleased with light moisture and cattlemen wanting more rain. Fort McIntosh readings showed 1.38 inches elsewhere.
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Jupiter
Fort McIntosh
Gilmore
Matamoros Street
Laredo
Consumers Ice Company
Rain Helps Laredo Streets Reforma Run by New Outfit
Rain yesterday evening moistened ground to aid street work in Laredo. The motor outfit finished Iturbide and Matamoros streets, packing soil so streets will become solid and level. Scarified and graded sections now pack tight, improving the new streets' condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Iturbide
Matamoros
Nuevo Laredo conference sets Mexican labor bureau plan
A Nueva Laredo meeting between Rural Land Owners Association directors and Mexican officials agreed to establish a Mexican labor bureau with headquarters in Nuevo Laredo. The bureau will supply unskilled Mexican laborers directly from Mexico, ensure proper treatment, housing, and wages, and require employers to guarantee contract terms and welfare. Members included Martin O Connor Roy Miller and Caesar Kleberg among others, with officials Saracho de Laracho and de Laracho participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Randolph Robertson
Nuevo Laredo
Rural Land Owners Association
Southwest Texas
Arturo de Laracho
Mexico
Rio Grande
Mexican Labor Bureau
United States Immigration and Public Health
Labor Agency
Saracho
de la Huerta
The
Martin O'Connor
Victoria
Roy Miller
Corpus Christi
Frank H. Crain
Cuero
Caesar Kleberg
R J. Kleberg, Jr
T. T
Kingsville
J. C. Baldwin
Robert Baldwin
C. Dunkerley
O. D. Hoclum
Laredo
Lisandro Pesia
Fabela
Los Angles
Calif
Edwin B. Adams
Dr. King
U. S. Public Health Service
M. M. Leyendecker
Ry. Co
Rat Contest in Laredo Yields Slow Start
The city prizes of 50, 25, 15 and 10 for the largest rat kill attract a tame entry with 31 rats counted so far. Leading contestants are Tomas Jordan with 8 rats, Chas Shelper and L Quinta nilla with 7 each, and Julian Garcia with 6 rats.
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Laredo
Tomas Jordan
Chas, Shelper
L. Quintanilla
Julian Garcia
Double Header at Caliche Park Tomorrow
A double header unfolds at Caliche Park tomorrow afternoon starting at 3 30. The American Legion and the 37th Infantry clash in the first game, followed by the Nationals versus Laredos in the second. Two strong national sports showdowns are assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caliche Park
American Legion
37Th Infantry
Nationals
Laredos
Soldiers Club Root
37Th Infantry Band
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
An alert noting daily access to opportunities with a subscription offer of 50 cents per month.
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the Times
City of Laredo Sees Major Rise in Valuation
The 1920 city assessed value reaches 11.25 million dollars, up from 7.6 million in 1919, a 3.75 million increase. Mayor Villegas says the 1920 tax rate will not exceed 1.10 per 100, a 23 cent cut, despite city operating costs more than doubling to about 100,000 annually due to salaries and material. The board of equalization raised assessments, and the lower rate followed, fulfilling prior promises.
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City of
Laredo
Leopoldo Villegas
City of Laredo
City Board of Equalization
Ice Cream Sunday Special From Consumers Ice Co
Orange peach and cherry ice cream advertised as Sunday special by Consumers Ice Company with phone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Ice Company
Meeting Cotton Growers Institute in Webb County
Webb county will host a three to four day cotton growers institute in Laredo likely in the last week of August. Subjects include upland long staple versus short staple cottons, Egyptian cotton prospects, variety testing results for Webb County, and irrigation related diseases with remedies. Dr J J Taubenhaus, Prof A K Short, and Dr E B Humbert will lead discussions with John Beers providing samples and guidance on quality and pricing. County Agent Mally must receive growers pledges to attend.
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Webb County
Laredo
A. K. Short
Extension Service
EB. P. Humbert
Agricultural Experiment Station
J. J. Taubenhaus
John Beers
U. S. Bureau of Markets
Texas
Mally
Agricultural Experiment Station and Extension Service
Chamber of Commerce
Mexico Oil Journal Debuts in Laredo This September
Mexico's Mineral and Industrial Review edited by George W. Power will launch in Laredo around September 1. Published by Ward & Co., the semi monthly journal covers Mexico's mineral and industrial resources with headquarters in Laredo and distribution across Mexico and the United States.
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Mexico
Mineral and Industrial Review
George W. Power
Laredo
Ward & Co
Power
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Louisiana
Dancing Lessons Schedule at Elks Hall and Laredo Street
Schedule of dancing and physical culture classes directed by Mrs. J. A. Mac Donald. Children's class meets Mondays and Fridays at Elks Hall at 9 a.m. A ballroom dancing class is held Thursdays at Elks Hall at 8 p.m. An adults class runs Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 1519 Laredo Street starting 9 a.m. and 8-9-6t.
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J. A. MacDonald
Elks Hall
Laredo Street
Charlie Murray in New Comedy at Strand Theatre
Charlie Murray stars in The Speak Easy a Paramount Mack Sennett comedy at the Strand Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday. A jealous suitor reports Murray run of a blind pig cellar leading to his pinching. romance and crime unfold as two jailbirds arrive, one falls for Marie, a thousand dollar bail, a grocery store safe robbery, and a happy ending follow with the lovers united.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Murray
Strand Theatre
Paramount
Mack Sennett
Charlie
Public auction planned for two stray burros in Laredo
Two burros impounded for violation of the city stray animal ordinance will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall on Wednesday August 18 1920 at 10 am unless the owner pays accrued costs. City Marshal M Brennan notes the notice dated August 14 1920 in Laredo Texas.
May Social News From The Times Society Column
The Times notes social items for weddings parties and visits. Readers urged to submit notices with signatures and to call society editor at No 70 between 7 and 8 am or 6 to 8:30 pm. Several local residents report returning from trips and visiting kin in Kerrville San Antonio Houston and Beeville while church and club notices fill the page.
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the Times
Vistchildren
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Congress
Supreme Court
Marridge
Cyitos Castafieros
Amelia Garza
Pascual Molina
Ascencion
Coronado Vda. de Perez
Juan Liendo
Luz Navarro
Commissioners Court
Ixtle
Milmo National Bank
Prof
M. Brennan
Violet S. Oberfeldt
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
the Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Haworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Woman's Club
Mary Alicia Owen
Charles Lane
Kerrville
Luisa Dickinson
San Antonio
T. F. Feely
Houston
Mrs. Weeks
Mrs. Feely
Kenneth Hamilton
el Paso
J. A. Burnett
Sega
Walter Hollingworth
Camp Travis
C. H. Stowers
Salt Lake City
R. M. Johnson
BE. J. Dwan
Stanley Hauser
Baby
J. D. Merriman
A. H. Camp
Beeville
Relaives
E. H. Buenz
Little Rock, Ark
Daisy Richardson
Robert
St. Augustine Pro-Cathedral
St. Peter's
John McLoy
Guadalupe Church
Church of Divine Redeemer
Christ Episcopal Church
Chas W. Cook
First Baptist Church
Houston Street
Main Avenue
C. M. Henry
J. G. Burr
Minnie Burr
First Christian Church
Davis Avenue
Victoria Street
Joe
White, Minister
First Methodist Church
Walter L. Barr
J. K. Thompson
Epworth League
Jake Bunty Pres
Jesus
First Presbyterian Church
Lincoln Street
Juarez Avenue
Lawrence AH. Wharton
T. Phelps
Richardson
Mr. Phelps
Jim Reeves
City
Play Ground Fund
Mowry
Goodman
Tom Murray
Tom Goodwin
Bettie Atlee
Child Welfare League
the Heights
Mesdames
E. Rex Tarver
M. P. Cullinan
Service Club
37Th Inf
Mesdames Mackay and
Duff
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