Protect Immigrants and Bolsheviks in Twinned Editorial
The article argues immigrant exploitation is largely by fellow Mexicans misusing English and American norms, urges strict vetting of recruiters, and notes the need for Mexican labor while condemning abuse. It also discusses Bolshevik threats, U S policy toward Russia, and endorses strong monitoring of alien labor and international alignment. It ends with a description of Laredo’s modern undertaking establishment by H A Jackson with upgraded facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trotzky
Laredo
Russia
Canvery
Farragut Street
Juarez Avenue
Leredo
Jackson
Notice to Creditors of Andres G Pierros Estate
Notice to creditors of the estate of Andres G Pierros deceased. Original letters of administration granted July 20 1920 by Webb County Court Texas to Macario Gutibreez administrator of the estate. Creditors must present claims within the legal period. address 411 Lincoln St Laredo Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andres G. Pierros
Webb
Lincoln St. Laredo
Texas
Macario Gutibreez
A. G. Fierros
The Firebrand Bolshevist Threat In Trade Journal Wordings
A trade article brands Leon Trotsky a radical agitator and criticizes his departure from the United States as a factor in perceived Bolshevik success. It notes Trotsky’s New York stint as a Yiddish paper reporter and his farewell urging listeners to overthrow the American government. The piece argues U.S. laws and humane customs hinder harsher treatment of such figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
England
Russia
United States
Léon Tretzky Iay
Leone “Prozky
Germany
Trotzky
Leon Trotzky
Lenine
Dow
Nist
Trotsky
New York
Trade Union Congress Meeting at Portsmouth Adapts to Unrest
London Archbishop notes the annual British Trade Union Congress in Portsmouth, with plans to coordinate industrial movements and push for social reforms. Proposals include a parliamentary committee, universal basic income, and 20 percent central taxation, while debates on a 20 hour week and living subsidies rise amid rising costs and political doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Trade Union Congress
Portamouth
Portsmouth
Mayeral Cousel Tay
Sett
VW Oprokpa
Ualahs
Uiiian
The Best Physic Promoted for Pleasant Effect
A promotion for Chamberlain's Tablets describes them as easy to take mild in effect and highly valued by users. The ad notes a price of a quarter for the bottle and asserts broad consumer approval.
Salvation Army Advisory Board Formed in Webb County
A Salvation Army advisory board for Webb County was organized at a chamber of commerce meeting on Tuesday afternoon in Laredo. The nonsectarian, confidential group will address poverty, unemployment, juvenile delinquency, missing persons, illegitimacy, maternity cases, prison work, pauperism, Americanization, soldiers and sailors work, and emergency relief. Officers named include W. J. Guyler president and L. I. Wharton vice president, with R. O. A. Mims as secretary and several board members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Webb County
Chamber of Commerce
Mmber
Laredo
Simple Souls at Strand Theatre delivers charm and trouble
Blanche Sweet stars in Simple Souls at the Strand as two hopeful dreamers the humble London shop girl and a playful young Duke. He secretly sends two pounds weekly to buy books the girl covers, triggering accusations of impropriety by her moralistic mother and an eventual forced marriage amid both pathos and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Sweet
Strand Theatre
London
Gigl
Whitch
Mexican Consul Laracho Guest of the Rotary Club
The Laredo Rotary Club met at the Hamilton Hotel Cafe with President F A Mat thes in charge and one guest, Mexican Consul Arturo de Saracho. Members spoke in two minute talks on keeping young and embarrassing moments, noting border harmony and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laracho
Rotary Club
Laredo
Consul de Sarato
Rotary
Ranges Need Rain to Replenish Grass Supplies
The Laredo region previously enjoyed lush nutritious grasses for cattle and stock. Prolonged dry spells have reduced growth, threatening winter feed. Cattlemen hope for heavy rains to rejuvenate pastures, but without timely rain feeding costs rise amid grass scarcity in parts, though livestock aren’t yet starving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Gfsas
Rain Benefits Many Cotton Growers in Local Zone
Reports from cotton growers in the light rain zone say moisture aided crops without flooding. Some late cotton will benefit from rain, while a few fields with open bolls may suffer. Laredo ginning to start soon after motor readiness. Royal Theater offers Husbands and Calico Wives with House Peters in a strong drama, aiming to inspire audiences and actors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toxedo
Laredo
Royal Theater
Starritie House
Tose
Ont House Peters
Youn Logyers
Poe
Brickstone
Double Header Sunday Among Local Teams
Local sports schedule announces a big Sunday double header at the new Cubanhe baseball park starting at 3 PM featuring four teams including American Region and Nationals. After the baseball games, an exhibition promises a dance and kids program with lessons at Elkstall and Birks Hall, plus ballroom classes for adults at 1519 Laredo Street.
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Cuhiohe
Mids
Jocab
Ores
Willows
Sith Infantry
Puting
Danerg
Donald Diveetay
Ihe
Elkstall
Bo Bay
Thuestas
Birks Hal
Laredo Street
Local notices and ads from Laredo era August 11
The page lists a shipment note for Samp eat chocolates at Olympia Candy, spring and summer sale notices, and a request for a plumber. It mentions Underwood Typewriter Co. rep E. R. Schendel, post office service improvements, and real estate ads by International Realty Co. of Laredo. Also includes district court dates, class ads, and local job listings amid brief world events and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
E. R. Schendel
Underwood Typewriter Co
Bender
Soo
Bon Ton
Laredo
Post Office
W. A. Thomas
Washington Street
aMtamoros
Federal Building
International Realy Co
Salinas Avenue
J. EB. Cotter
Webb County Commissioners Court Inspects Road Work
The Webb County Commissioners Court met to review county road projects with County Judge A. Witstaw and Commissioners Pits Maa fin Johnson and Devis, plus Highway Commissioner Rolling. They inspected the site from Highway No 12 at the Chacon bridge toward Zapata county, reporting the work progressing satisfactorily as they adjourned for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Witstaw
Maafin
Johnson
Devis
Chacon Bridge
Zapata
Hae
Wid
Sand and oil prospects rise near Callahan Spur well
Repeats from Rio Grande Oil and Gas indicate driver near Chatwell continues to find Tavoraise sand as production prospects improve. Berfex Oil Co will resume operations on the original well after a completed water well, aiming to strike favorable indicators. Cactus Oil Co reportedly has a big target near Callahan Spur in 3-9-6t, but no new word yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Oil & Gie Cocare
Chatwell
Berfex Oi Co
Cactus Oi Co
Callahan Spur
Multilingual commencements at Roberts College Constantinople
The Constantinople and Women’s colleges, American run, held commencements with students delivering orations in six languages Armenian Turkish Greek French and English. Admiral Bristol urged unity as war raged with British French Greeks and Armenians against Turkish nationalists. At Roberts College 82 graduates received degrees as a cosmopolitan campus watched by Allied warships and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Constantinople
Roberts College
Geo
Admiral Bristol
Amerileum
Levant
British
Cheshire Regimentis
Bosphopois
Constantinople College For Women
Americaun
America
Eye and ENT Doctors and Dentists Listed in City Directory
Multiple medical and professional listings including W W Shirey M OD eye ear nose throat hours and office Over City Drug Store OR J T Ward eye ear nose throat hours Bertani Building Samuel V Young Alexander Building practice hours Chiropractor Abner Eba Attorne y At Law New Alexander Building Dentists Richter Building Walls Building Hidalgo Street and Floran Ave G C Hiatt Dentist Salinas Ave Erdman Building Undertakers Mrs Travis Bruce Bunn Soprano Pianist contact numbers listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Shirey
Over City Drug Store
Watkins Nominated for President on Prohibition Ticket
Rev Aaron S Watkins long time Prohibition candidate for major offices receives formal nomination for President. Ohio native and former schoolteacher lawyer preacher lecturer has run for Congress governor and Vice President in past campaigns. Notification ceremonies set for today at his home in near term, with Ohio connections and Quaker background noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron S. Watkins
Congress
Ohio
Vic
Watkins
Ohio Northern University
Asbury College
Atermantown
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Alaska
Salmon
Enskilied
Tober
Mexico
H. L. Jackson
the Firebrand
General Labor Council
Pek
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Strand
New No
Oliver
Wm. A. Parker Co
Flores
Laredo, Ger
the Royal
Laredos
Forty-ninth Judicial District
Carrizo Springs
Dimimitt County
Lincoln Street
J. BE. Powler
Juarez Plumbing
Mexicco
Lande
Footbridee
Paulnt Automobiles
Villegae
Wil W. Greeg
Times
Issport
Raz
Hod
Eoco
Sarah Bernhardt
Comedie Francaise
Italy
Austria
Belgium
France
Japan
John Henry Newman
Birmingham
Sir Hector Langevin
Andrew Carnegie
Lenox
Mass
Dunfermling
Scotland
Commissioners Court
Zapata County
Rich Uke
Steen
Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co
Ttrests
Miusie
Maryo Mills’ Patrick
Balkan States
Physicians and Surgeons
J. T. Halsell
Richter
H. M. Austin
Roone
Lowry
Crawford
Flores Ave
H. Stow Garlick
Thaison Bldg
Samuel V. Young
Alexander Building
Woolworth’s
Ella A
Hicks
Dickson
Robbitt
Hicks Building
San Antonio
Wallis
Alexander Bidg
Eba, Atlee
Alexander
McCullogh
Wilcox
Western Union
K. Thompson
Flee. Richter
N. W. Cormer Market Plaza
W. J. Wilson
A. G. Thompson
City Drag Ce
Oor Hidalgo St
Floran Ave
Salinas Ave
Erdman Building
Undertakers
Jarvis Plaza
Travis Bruce Bunn
Flora Dilgarde Anderson
Gate City Quartette
Julian M. DE Villar
Sher
San Dario Avenue
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