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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1920
Page
8
Tuesday’s Daily criticizes investors who chase get rich quick schemes and blames both gamblers and swindlers for Ponzi style losses. It urges accountability for Dr Altendorf’s disappearance, condemns political violence in Mexico, and calls for swift, rightful punishment and safe return of any missing person to American soil.
Reports from Mexico describe officials drifting back toward past regime habits. A San Antonio veteran who aided the United States in the war reportedly went to Mexico on “business” and may now be a prisoner or worse. The de la Huerta government, welcomed by some Americans dissatisfied with prior abuses, faces scrutiny over its handling of public affairs and diplomacy.
Yesterday about 3 pm a driftwood hit a pontoon of the international footbridge across the Rio Grande between the two Laredos, capsizing and sinking it and taking 40 feet of flooring. Traffic halted, repairs underway, temporary pedestrian walk in place, with vehicles expected to run by tomorrow morning.
ALL TIRED OUT. Tired all the time. Weary and worn out night and day. Back aches, head aches. Your kidneys are probably weaken ed. You should help them at their work. Let one who knows tell you how. Mrs. Ed. Sanchez, 705 Rosario St. Laredo, says, LT was troubled with my kidneys and my back bothered me, sometime ago. I had sort of a dull pain in my kidneys continually, and at times I was awfully dizzy and black specks would appear before my eyes. I felt tired and worn out and had no ambition to do anything. My kidneys didn't act right, either. I heard of Doan's Kidney Pills, and on using one box, I was cured. I haven't been troubled since. Price 60¢, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Sanchez had. Foster Milburn Co., Mirs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Remains from San Luis Potosi Mexico failed to reach the American side of the Rio Grande with the outgoing train. They were taken to the Jackson undertaking parlor and will remain there tonight before a San Antonio burial trip with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Deutz sisters and relatives from Mooretown New Jersey and other relatives.
Scottish Rite bodies of Texas plan dormitories for daughters of Master Masons attending the University of Texas. They lease the Presbyterian Seminary property north of campus, with a six block site including a large dormitory building and four brick residences. Sam P. Cochran leads the effort with support from Galveston Dallas El Paso Austin and San Antonio bodies. Mrs. J. K. Kaufman will direct the cor mitories as funds come from participating Scottish Rite lodges.
An irritable disposition is linked to indigestion and constipation. The text recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen the stomach and prompt gentle bowel movement. It also notes a survey finding only two women in 250 New York factories in production management and related roles.
RAT-SNAP kills rats and mice and secures away what it misses. Rats killed by RAT-SNAP leave no smell and dry up inside. Made in cakes with no mixing with other food. Cats or dogs won’t touch it. Three sizes 15c 65c and 1.25. Sold and guaranteed by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
Norma Talmadge brings a dainty piquant comedy to the Strand in She Loves and Lies a new Select Special. Norris and the star deliver a blend of humor and mild drama with a modern love story and touches of tears to heighten laughter.
An advertisement promises a large premium of a $10 Kodak camera open to all until August 31. It invites readers to inquire by mail or in person at Moonlight Studio Bertani Building, phone 742, noting Kodak finishing and camera sales. Portraits of the better class day and night.
The National Lines of Mexico inaugurate direct through service connecting Laredo and Mexico City with seamless passenger and baggage transfers. Through trains begin in Laredo or Mexico City with coordinated connections at Saltillo and San Luis Potosi, reestablishing pre‑revolution through service.
Stanton Hack wooed Mae Clark during The Chinese Honeymoon and remains lively at home. He stars in Goldwyn's Dangerous Days directed by Reginald Barker at the novel Theatre today. Hack left the stage for film after seven years with Klaw and Erlanger and began in The Man from Texas under John Barrymore. His screen career includes Barbara Frietchie with Mary Miles Minter and other titles such as The Renegade and Broadway Bill with Harold Lockwood.
The Postmaster General of Mexico with a delegation will reach Laredo on Friday en route Madrid Spain to attend the Universal Postal Congress. Cosme Hin ojosa and Pablo Sanchez lead the party with wives and counterparts as they depart tomorrow, then proceed to New York for Europe. Other Mexican diplomats joining soon include Hector Casaris and Alfonso Austy with families on their way to posts in Spain and Switzerland.
This afternoon at 6 30 o clock a baseball game is set at Caliche Park with the American Legion facing Laredo. The Legion will field their new pitcher for the contest and a close game is anticipated.
The Laredo Cotton Gin Co. on the Heights operates throughout the day handling the Webb county cotton brought in to gin. By yesterday evening 98 bales had been processed and this morning the 100-bale mark was passed as the plant continued steady work turning out about 25 bales daily. Night operations are not yet needed as much cotton will take weeks to mature with recent rains aiding late cotton readiness.
J. A. Ambrosio Rodriguez Webb county clerk left Laredo yesterday morning for New Braunfels to attend the annual state convention of the County Clerks of Texas Association. He will be away until the latter part of the week on what is described as a vacation.
Judge A W Cunningham of Harlingen arrives in Laredo to speak for Pat M Neff of Waco at the district courthouse tonight at 8 oclock urging Webb county voters to back Neff in the run off on Saturday August 28. The contest with Bailey draws heavy anticipated Democratic turnout in Laredo and Webb county, promising a closely fought gubernatorial race in Texas.
The War Department asserts strong stance against willful draft evasion. It outlines the process for identifying deserters from 24 million registers, reporting numbers, classifications, and planned public release of a wilful deserter list. Registrants may surrender voluntarily to have status determined, and unsure individuals can contact the Adjutant General for classification details.
The article explains draft deserters as registrants ordered to report who fail to do so and face military courts. Draft delinquents are those who did not register or complete examinations, remaining civilians and outside military courts. It notes DOJ and War Department cooperation, suspension of a $50 reward, and public resolve to punish all offenses.
Dr Paul Reinseh, the Democratic nominee for United States senator from Wisconsin, has been appointed United States Minister to China. Born in Milwaukee in 1849, he studied in Berlin, Rome, and Paris, and served as Roosevelt Professor at Berlin and Leipzig. He wrote extensively on colonial government and policy, with works translated into Chinese, and participated as an American delegate at Pan American Conferences in Rio de Janeiro in 1906 and Buenos Aires in 1910.
Today marks the 150th birth anniversary of John T. Kirkland, longtime Harvard College president. A Sioux City vote will decide a local streetcar fare hike as the city observes five years since Leo M. Frank’s lynching. James M. Cox headlines the Ohio Democratic convention in Columbus as primaries fire in Wyoming for federal and state posts. The Empress of Saunda liner debuts in Glasgow before its maiden voyage to Vancouver and the Orient.
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