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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1920
Page
6
Members of the Associated Press. The AP is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein.
In wartime adaptation Germany wove usable cloth from discarded papers, producing affordable outfits for those in need. The Sunday feature notes America’s similar experiments with paper fibers for garments and various synthetic materials, including paper twine, water buckets, and sausage casings, reflecting a broader age of invention.
Viscount Kato says Britain-US arbitration treaty lacking Senate ratification prompted Japan to seek a clause in the Anglo-Japanese pact to avoid England’s involvement in US Japan disputes. The Bryan treaty of 1914 aims at general arbitration with a standing commission and no hostilities before its report.
United States of America v. 240 New Mexican pesos 1400 Old Mexican pesos. Seized coins are in the possession of the Collector of Customs at Laredo Texas. Persons claiming the coins or wishing to contest should appear at the U S District Court in Laredo Texas on August 8 1929 at 11:00 a m to interpose a claim and state their allegations before Judge J A Herring U S Marshal Son Dist of Texas Allen Walker deputy
In the United States District Court the government seeks forfeiture of two described lots of jewelry seized by customs in Laredo Texas. The items include platinum brooches rings chains watches and various diamond and pearl pieces. The court seeks to have all persons showing any claim to the described jewelry appear and contest the forfeiture under the enacted procedure.
A fragmentary notice promotes an Oval Theatre bill titled Whets and Wives with Husbands and Wives as a featured attraction. The piece hints at a modern mystery theme and previews a special fracture pensination by Sharry Garson, with show dates tomorrow and Wednesday.
Morantes editor of E Demo corales Pronterizo, a Spanish language daily, is in county jail on a $300 bond after Saturday arrest. District Attorney Walls charges libel over an article alleging Colonel Manuel Ortega, garrison head at Nuevo Laredo, took $150 daily and other gifts to keep gambling houses operating. The piece fuels cross border tensions as officials seek calmer ties between the United States and Mexico.
Laredo sections faced a near miss as Sunday rain did not arrive despite dark clouds thunder and distant lightning. Reports claim rain fell east along the Mexican road toward Corpus Christi while local farmers seek moisture for cotton and cattle ranges. weather remains a dilemma for both sides.
Notice from the Health Department of Austin Texas urges Texas cities to campaign against rat extermination. A prize plan offers $50 for the top dead rat collection, $26 for the second, $16 for the third, $8 for the fourth, and $10 prize for a fourth place. L. Villegas, mayor of Laredo Texas, signs the notice with the date August 18 1920. The item also includes theater and class notices and weather briefings for the region.
Personal Representative We are familiar with the records of the Land Office and other State Departments and can assist you with land troubles or business before any Departments Let us represent you and save time and money Charges reasonable K A Adair Littlefield Building Austin Texas 8 2 1m
The Webb county commissioners court convenes at the county courthouse this afternoon at 4 o clock. The meeting was postponed to allow commissioners from outside precincts to arrive. The court will be in session all week or until all business is disposed of.
A Louisville traveling salesman recounts a summer 1888 illness and a recovery after using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy. He describes paying a hotel porter to buy the remedy, taking a double dose, and waking well at five the next morning before continuing his journey.
Stratis Nitellis sells all interest in the Club Cafe located at 718 Salinas Avenue to Charles Deliganis who will continue the business. Deliganis assumes all obligations and solicits continued public patronage.
Viscount Cave will give the annual address at the Canadian Bar Association meeting. Born in London and educated at Merchant Taylors and Oxford, he rose from Oxford scholar to Solicitor General in the Coalition Government and later served as Attorney General. He has been prominent in British public life and the chancery bar.
The annual report by J. Trout, U.S. Immigration Service chief at Laredo, declares the city the Texas border’s busiest port. From June 80 1919 to June 39 1820, 33 533 aliens admitted, 2 607 deported, head taxes reaching 111 408, border permit cards totaling 12 5, and 13 311 one way passes issued for same day returns to Mexico.
Pearsall Chamber of Commerce, newly formed, invites Laredo Chamber officers President W L Guvler and Secretary F W Mally to Pearsall August 17 for a luncheon and talks on building a successful city business group. If Mally is delayed, President Guyler will attend in his stead.
Clean up your own premises and keep garbage in metal covered cans to starve rats. Allow health inspectors, welcome them for your protection. Disinfect unsanitary closets and lime them, keep stables dry, use metal lined feed boxes, and prevent manure piles on vacant lots. Keep chicken yards clean and report unsanitary conditions to protect the neighborhood.
A collage of notices from Laredo includes import totals from Mexico with bananas baskets and ixtle, local marriages, real estate, plumbing and printing ads, plus a report on the Laredo port’s large trade volume and a city street machine at work on Matamoros Street near Plaza.
The article reviews Mary Pickford in Pollyanna at the Royal Theatre, praising the Glad Game concept. It describes Pickford explaining that the Glad Game can be played by anyone, anywhere, with no limit to players, and that even a poor hand can be met with a smile to win.
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