Suffrage Victory Sets Stage for Women Voters in November
The Thirty sixth state has ratified the federal suffrage amendment. If Tennessee rescinds ratification, seventeen million American women gain the right to vote for president in November. The piece notes political bitterness in Tennessee, predicts how women will vote, and highlights the impact on campaigns and family dynamics.
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United States
Tennessee House
Tennessee
Rass
Vermont
America
The Philippines and Its Political Propaganda
The article analyzes the Filipino independence propaganda backed by the Philippine Publicity Bureau. It notes the strain of shrewd political maneuvering, claims of debt to America, and asserts Filipinos use politics as their main occupation under American rule.
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Philippines
Philippine Publicity Bureau
America
United States
Returns From Convention A Grand Time In New Braunfels
County Clerk J A Rodriguez returned to New Braunfels yesterday afternoon after attending the annual state convention of the County Clerks and Assessors of Texas. He noted helpful talks by county officials and said delegates benefited from the discussions. The city honored the delegates with hospitality during their stay.
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J. A. Rodriguez
New Braunfels
Texas
Rodriguez
Pontoon Bridge Reopened After Repairs at Rio Grande
The international pontoon bridge across the Rio Grande between the two Laredos is back in service after repairs. Pedestrians crossed soon after the break, and traffic for motor trucks and autos resumed yesterday. The bridge is described as stronger and more reinforced to withstand future rises.
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Rio Grande
Laredos
Trained Nurses Sought for Laredo Public Health Role
Trained nurses who speak Spanish and seek the Laredo public health post should contact M. W. Brennan, chairman of Webb County Chapter, American Red Cross, to enroll in the UT course needed for qualification.
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Laredo
University of Texas
American Red Cross
M. W. Brennan
Webb County
A. R. Cc
San Ramon Sporting Club Holds Annual Meeting
The San Ramon Sporting Club reelected Justo S. Penn as president and Albert Martin as secretary treasurer for the year. A new house committee was named with J R Love Asher R Smith and Lawrence Nelson. Seven new members were elected to bring membership to the limit of twenty five. The lake lease was renewed and an assessment approved for improvements. Plans include a large barbecue for members and families.
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San Ramon
Notice to Ice Customers Raises Prices for Ice
Beginning tomorrow August the 20th cur prices for ice wa be as fol lows. No ice will be sold from the trucks for cash. Cash ice at the platform will remain at 40 cents per hundred pounds for all cuts less than 300 pounds. Platform delivery 35 cents per 100 pounds one or more tons at one delivery at platform five dollars per ton. Manufacturing costs have advanced and we are obliged to make this increase. We raised wholesale ice to five dollars per ton last month but volume is small. Thanking our customers for their past business and soliciting a continuance of same.
Governor race sparks larger interest in August primary
The article notes rising public engagement in the governor's race with expectations of about double the votes at the August 28 primary compared to July 24 as Bailey and Neff supporters mobilize. It also lists various local notices and ads from Laredo, including shipments, services, and movie listings.
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Bailey
Neff
Cotton Supply Scarce At Local Laredo Gin
Up to last evening the Laredo Cotton Gin Co plant on the Heights had produced 126 bales for the season and closed briefly due to seed cotton exhaustion. More cotton began arriving last night and this morning, and ginning resumed. The Webb county crop is mainly awaiting maturation but rains should boost ready supply soon.
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Laredo Cotton Gin Co
Webb County
Screen Sacred Wedding Feast at Strand
Universal director Norman Dawn engaged a Shinto priest to rehearse a Japanese wedding scene for A Tokio Siren starring Tsuru Aoki. A Los Angeles Buddhist dignitary agreed to perform on set, persuaded that the filming would not be sacrilegious. Japanese officials in Southern California later viewed the scene and found it remarkably realistic.
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Norman Dawn
Tsuru Aoki
Universal
Strand Theatre
Dawn
Los Angeles
California
Studio
A Traveling Man's Remarkable Recovery From Cholera Morbus
W. H. Ireland a Louisville traveling salesman recounts a severe 1888 cholera morbus attack. He paid a hotel porter to buy Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and took a double dose per directions. He slept, awoke at five, and returned to work feeling well.
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W. H. Ireland
Louisville
Chamberlain
Bailey Club organized with 243 members
The Bailey-for-Governors Club formed in Laredo and parts of Webb County attracted 243 initial members and plans daily growth through run off primaries on August 2. Officers chosen include ST Chelp as chairman and BE J Foster as secretary, with a finance committee headed by I K Ortiz and others. Speakers and publicity chiefs are named, and a Bailey address or prominent surrogate may visit Laredo soon.
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Lialey-for-Governors Club
Laredo
Wels County
Cii
ST Chelp
BE. J. Foster
Mime
I. K. Ortiz
S. N. Johnson
Bismark Pope
Jon Netzer
BE. J
Gladys Brockwell Stars in Flames of the Flesh at Royal
Gladys Brockwell, hailed as a national screen star, appears tonight at the Royal Theater in Flames of the Flesh a Fox production. The film showcases her theatrical range and solid acting as she delivers a standout performance in this vehicle built around her talents.
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Gladys Bockwell
Royal Theater
Fox
Japan to invade United States with ambitious baseball plan
Japanese base ball invasion to include bold spring and summer tours linking Waseda Keto clubs with American colleges and pro teams. Professors Merrifield Abe Benninghoff outline year long build up from Tokyo to Honolulu and west coast play, aiming for stadium in Tokyo and possible two major league exhibitions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Japan
United States
Orient
Fred Merrifield
University of Chicago Nine
Waseda University
Merryfield
Waseda
Keto
West
Middle West
Iso Abe
Benninghoff
Tokio
Honolulu
Seattle
Los Angeles
Midwest
Island Kingdom
America
Oriental Kingdom
Abe
Citation by Publication in Webb County Texas Divorce Case
Public notice commands Sheriff to summon W. H. Campbell in a divorce suit filed by Ruth Campbell in Webb County Texas. Publication required weekly for four consecutive weeks in a county newspaper or the nearest district paper, returnable at the next district court term. Court clerk signoffs dated July 27 1920.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
H. Campbell
District Court
Texas
Laredo
Ruth Campbell
Rock Island
Illinois
Judicial District
C. M. de la Garza
A. D
Sugar Cane Contracts For Hawaii Schoolboys
Honolulu August 19 Public school students in Hawaii now engage in sugar cane cultivation as part of their industrial curriculum. Each boy signs a contract to farm a tenth acre, studying from planting to market and receiving returns. He pays rent and secures advances for fertilizer and planting, repaying at seven percent interest.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Wiseacre Maxim on Human Frailty Cited in Debate
A quotation notes the fragile balance of life, claiming air sustains minutes, water days, sleep a week. Attributed to unnamed sources, it frames a discussion on human limits and existential risk in a brief, philosophical item.
Money Makers Ad Blitz in Times Want Ads
A compact listing notes bold money making opportunities in the Times want ads. It highlights potential earnings and the appeal of quick returns for readers seeking side ventures. The item remains a brisk call to explore profitable listings in the newspaper section.
Webb County Divorce Petition and Publication Citation
In Webb County Geraldine Rees Almand is named as defendant in a divorce suit filed by J. T. Almand. The petition cites a prior marriage in New York on November 10, 1917 and separation August 1, 1918. The case 5200 seeks divorce, costs, and relief with publication notice required weekly. The document mentions public notices and royal and presidential references incomplete in the prose.
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Webb County
Geraldine Rees Almand
District Court
Texas
Laredo
J. T. Almand
Plaitiff
Viaintiff
New York
Books for Everybody campaign boosts national library network
The American Library Association launches a three year drive to raise two million dollars for library facilities for about 60 million Americans without access. It aims to expand county library plans, place libraries on ships, and create rural book wagons while expanding services for the blind and promoting self education for youths unable to attend college.
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New York
American Library Association
Association
American Merchants Marine
American Libary Association
Paris
America
United States Bureau of Education
United States
Colleege
Notable births on August 19 across history
On August 19 figures born include Bernard M. Baruch head of the War Industries Board born in Camden New Jersey a and Walter Clark chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court born in Halifax County North Carolina both recognized for long careers in public service. Henry Ives Cobb architect born in Brookline Massachusetts Manuel L Quezon former Philippine delegate in Congress born in Tayabas Province Elsie Ferguson famed New York stage actress born in NYC all listed as having been born on this date in prior years.
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Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Camden
Walter Clark
North Carolina Supreme Court
Halifax County
N. C
Henry Ives Cobb
America
Brookline
Mass
Manuel L. Quezon
Congress
Philippines
Tayabas
P. 1
Elsie Ferguson
New York City
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