Market views on government bonds and investor motives
The writer defends liberty and victory bonds, arguing they are backed by a strong government and will be repaid at maturity. They note bonds were key to funding WWI without crippling taxes, that market prices reflect speculation rather than value, and warn against higher rate temptations or schemes to muddy the waters for ordinary investors. The piece criticizes Harding for suggesting bond manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ger
Harding
City Council Delivers Broad Agenda At Regular Session
City council meets in regular session with Mayor L Villegas and six aldermen. acts on meat markets, cemetery commissioner, and tax ordinances. orders removal of obstructions on Olive Street. approves light near Judge Winslow’s Water Street home. discusses Associated Charities and “Tag Day” request. approves cemetery duties and 1920 tax rate set at 1.10. addresses nuisance from a dairy on Meadow Avenue and potential squatters near Zacate Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Villegas
Moore
Leyendecker
Henry
Martin
Salinas
Brennan
DaCamara
Richter
Judge Winslow
Water Street
Alderman Moore
R. L. Muller
Olive Street
Faustino Martinez
Santa Maria Avenue
W. D
Margarita Guerra
Garcia Street
San Bernardo Avenue
Police Department
Borrum
Meadow Avenue
H. F. Valdez
Zacate Creek
A. R. Garcia
Moton to Lead National Negro Business League in Philadelphia
Robert N Moton will preside over the annual convention of the National Negro Business League in Philadelphia. He succeeds the late Booker T Washington at Tuskegee Institute Alabama and is a prominent leader among Southern Negroes. Moton grew up in Virginia and attended Hampton Institute where Washington trained for his life work. He excelled in military drill and showed strong executive ability. In 1916 he became Tuskegee’s head and assumed Washington’s heavy load of responsibility. He has served as a major adviser in the League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Moton
National Negro Business League
Philadelphia
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Alabama
South
Principal Moton
Virginia
Hampton Institute
Gen
S.C. Armstrong
Tuskegee
Washington
Real Reason Behind Mexican Conflict and Cotton Taxes
The de facto Mexican government accuses Governor Esteban Cantu of resisting terms with central authorities. Cotton in Lower California reportedly hits historic highs with taxes potentially exceeding two million dollars from cotton alone, plus revenue from gambling and liquor concessions. These funds could fuel continued resistance to federal troops amid a debated transition to a better government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Esteban Cantu
Lower
California
Cantu
Birthday List Sees Notable Figures Turn Years Old
Maj. Gen. Gerald Francis Ellison a World War British commander born 69 years ago today. Bishop Francis J. McConnell of the Methodist Episcopal Church born at Trinway Ohio 49 years ago today. John J. Rogers congressman from Massachusetts born in Lowell 39 years ago today. Hamilton Holt New York editor born in Brooklyn 48 years ago today. Jack Pickford actor and Mary Pickford’s brother born in Toronto 24 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Francis Ellison
Francis J. McConnell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Trinway
John J. Rogers
Congress
Massachusetts
Lowell
Mass
Hamilton Holt
New York
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jack Pickford
Mary Pickford
Toronto
The Best Physic For Gentle Relief
A pleasant physic offered as Chamberlain's Tablets praised for easy intake and mild effect. Widely valued by users familiar with their quality. Priced at a quarter.
Today’s events mark landmark anniversaries and meetings
Centenary of Pliny Earle Chase birth, Gravelotte battle fiftieth anniversary, Bishop McGovern’s twenty-fifth ordination anniversary. Life Underwriters Association of Canada holds Ottawa convention. John W. Davis to sail on three months leave from Britain. National Negro Business Men's League opens in Philadelphia to spotlight progress in black business and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick A. McGovern
Cheyenne
Life Underwriters’ Association of Canada
Ottawa
John W. Davis
United States
Great Britain
National
Negro Busiess Men’s League
Philadelphia
Times Classified Offer Promotes Daily Watch Subscription
An advertisement offers daily Times access with a 50 cent monthly subscription. It promotes ongoing opportunities to monitor opportunities by reading the paper each day.
A Traveling Man's Experience Relates Quick Recovery
W. H. Ireland a Louisville traveling salesman recalls 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, sleeping until five the next morning then boarding a train fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ireland
Louisville
Chicago Child Labor Increases Across Midwest and Nation
Chicago reports four thousand more children at work than a year ago per Clyde A Brown acting director of the city vocational guidance bureau The rise is general in the Midwest with Missouri Kansas and North Dakota as exceptions Minnesota officials note a near doubling of child labor The largest rise is among white collar families forced to rely on children for income Some boys under 16 earn about 100 a month Texas sees a ten percent rise while Oklahoma and other states report more violations and permits issued The federal tax on child labor is cited as a cause with decline in St Louis and other locations noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clyde A. Brown
City Vocational Guidance Bureau
Middle West
Missouri
Kansas
North Dakota
Mr. Brown
United States
Minnesota
Chisd
Wisconsin
T. C. Jshnings
Texas
Claude FE
Connally
Okldioma
St. Louis
Money Makers in Times Want Ads Explore Opportunities
Local want ad section highlights various earning ideas and listings. Entrepreneurs and job seekers can find opportunities, services, and classifieds promising income pathways, price points, and practical ways to improve cash flow this week.
Public Health Inspectors Guard Border From Diseases
Dr King leads the U S Public Health Service at Laredo in thorough border inspections. Immigrants and travelers are examined treated or vaccinated to prevent typhus smallpox and other diseases. Official figures show thousands processed disinfected vaccinated and examined for immigration records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
International Footbridge
International Railroad Bridge
Dr. King
Public Health Service
Pat
United States Public Health Service
King
U.S. Public Health Service
Laredo
Iterior of
Mexico
Cunningham Speaks Here for Pat M Neff in Runoff
Judge A W Cunningham of Harlingen tells a Laredo Webb County audience that Pat M Neff of Waco is the clear gubernatorial nominee in the August 28 Democratic run off. He defends Neffs labor and land planks and accuses Joe Bailey of distortion and neglect of war effort. Also notice to creditors for Andres G Fierros estate with administrator Macario Gutierrez and filing deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Cunningham
Harlingen
Laredo
Webb County
Robert Lee Bobbitt
Neff
Bailey
Pat M. Neff
Waco
Judge Cunningham
Joe Bailey
Valley Forge
Andres G. Fierros
County Court
Lincoln St
Texas
Macario Gutierrez
A. G. Fierros
Personal Representative Ad Offers Land Help in Austin
An advertisement from F. A. Adair of the Littlefield Building in Austin offers to represent clients with land office and state department matters. Reasonable charges claimed to save time and money. 8-2-Im.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Office
F. A. Adair
Littlefield Bldg
Austin, Texas
Flames of the Flesh at Royal Theater Tomorrow
Gladys Brockwell stars in Flames of the Flesh a William Fox photoplay showing at the Royal Theatre tomorrow only. The film promises vivid human emotion with Brockwell famed as the girl of a thousand expressions. Supporting cast includes William Scott Ben Deery Charles K. French Louis Fitzroy Harry Spingler Nigel De Bruillier Rosita Marstini and Josephine Crowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fox
Gladys Brockwell
Royal Theatre
Miss Brockwell
William Scott
Ben Deery
Charles K. French
Louis Fitzroy
Harry Spingler
Nigel de Bruillier
Mine
Rosita Marstini
Josephine Crowell
Marshall Hicks Returns Home After Surgery
The San Antonio News reports Marshall Hicks has returned to his home at 75 Main Avenue after an operation at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital ten days ago. He was operated on after returning from the Democratic National convention in San Francisco. Complete recovery is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Marshall Hicks
Laredo
Main Avenue
Physicians’ and Surgeons
San Francisco
Oldest Corpus Christi siblings visit for family reunion
DaCamara family friends in Laredo note a reunion in Corpus Christi as C K Gravis of San Antonio and Mrs Laura DaCamara of Laredo, invited by half brother L D Berry, visit the city where Gravis once lived after moving from Austin in 1846. They are among its oldest former residents, visiting with Berry and his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
DaCamara
Laredo
L. D. Berry
C. K. Gravis
San Antonio
Laura DaCamara
Austin
Banquete
San Diego
Magnificent Kodak Offer At Moonlight Studio
Moonlight Studio advertises a premium 310.00 Eastman Kodak with a drawing open to all until August 31. Visit Bertani Building to enter. Kodak finishing and films available. portraits of the better class day and night. Phone 742 for inquiries.
Medina Valley Irrigation District Seeks Allocations
The Medina Valiov seeks to irrigate land at Fanacre with a base rate of $1.00 per acre and an added $4.00 per acre for improvements. Applicants are urged to file for a tract rental with the Bergh ComtrGt and contact Supt Atkinw, Na fulia,Peas for applications and entitlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina Valiov
Fanacre
Tara
Witer
Ertentadh Carin
Close 1-0 win as American Legion beats Laredos
In a tight pitchers' duel at Caliche Park, the American Legion defeated the Laredos 1 to 0. Houston pitched superbly for the Legion, allowing only two hits, while Wormser yielded nine singles for the Laredos in a game noted for its slim margin and strong defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Laredo
Caliche Park
New Caliche Park
Laredos
Houston
Wormser
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Monte Carlo
Messrs
John Colman
C. W. Cook
J. R. Burnett
L. H. Wharton
Associated Charities
Mayor and Finance Committee
H. L. Jackson
Yeas—Moore
Leyvendecker
Olderman Moore
Winslow
Pliny Earle Chase
Scientist
Gravelotte
the Times
Associated Press
U. & Public Health Service
Adivision
Cunningham
Royal
Ole
Southern Plumbing Company
Mrs. DaCamara
Ale & A.M
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W. M
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