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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1920
Page
12
The Federal Reserve Board predicts a slight decline in retail prices this fall and winter and a further drop next spring. The piece argues price relief benefits all, but especially workers without wage gains, notes manufacturer and retailer culpability, and foresees price-driven behavior by consumers and producers as economy returns to normal.
Governor Cox ridicules a Republican campaign finance claim as phony while vowing to reveal within a week the true sources of Harding election funds. He calls Will Heys’ assertion that individual contributions were capped at 1,000 dollars untrue and warns that such an enormous fund implies possible corruption.
The article argues public awareness of buying elections grows as Governor Cox challenges senatorial privilege and billionaires. It suggests Harding’s nomination serves oligarchic aims, praises Cox for fairness, and calls for public verdict over political influence, with broad support for reform.
The Democratic runoff primary was under way with limited early voting in Laredo and Webb County. About 200 ballots had been cast by 1 p.m. as Bailey led Nett white, Lynch Davidson drew strong lieutenant governor support, and overall turnout was expected to rise with polls open until 7 p.m.
A morning statement reports 840 dead rats turned in at the city hall as part of Laredo’s rat-killing contest. City officials expect the total killed to reach several thousand as rats are found in backyards and even in structures.
Word reached Millett that Hoo Wo Barnest died at his San Antonio home at four this morning. Burial planned in San Antonio. Barnest, a lifelong Millett resident, moved to San Antonio about a year ago. His son HL Earnest, learning of his father’s hopeless condition, left for San Antonio. He has a brother Frank H. Warnest and other relatives in San Antonio and nearby areas.
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A Webb county mass meeting of cotton growers urged eliminating short staple cottons. The two upland long staple varieties endorsed by A&M College specialists will be grown next season, with a Webb county committee to organize promotion and information. A steering group and five-member committee were formed to prepare plans, locate pure type breeding stock, and inspect crops for certification.
The Laredo luncheon and lectures at the growers meeting featured John B. Beers on cotton classing and marketing, Dr. F J Teubenhaus on cotton diseases and seed varieties, and Edgar Jowell on federal horticultural board duties. W H Schoffelmayer reviewed industry trends, reinforcing practical guidance for Webb county growers and praising the day's expert lineup. The event, organized by the Chamber of Commerce and County Agent Mally, concluded with unanimous thanks to the visiting specialists and a call to observe Labor Day nationwide.
Milton Waorsham tries to distribute mail at the post office amid odd ravings while a September test looms. A baby girl, born August 26 to his family, arrives home and Mother and child recover.
Mary Miles Minter stars at the Royal Picture House in Jenny Go 3000. The screen sensation earns praise for beauty and acting as a top attraction, likened to Mary Pickford in popularity among film fans.
Armstrong Poole, age 22, son of Sherousa Poole of La Salle County, died from injuries sustained in an operation at San Antonio Hospital. The funeral arrangements were to be announced. Survived by parents and siblings. The Rialto Theater report notes packed crowds and continued popularity despite a major typhoon affecting attendance.
A mix of border trade notes and local events from Laredo outlines cargo imports from Mexico and goods across the Rio Grande, footbridge traffic resuming, a Caliche Park baseball double header tomorrow, a push for 300 Laredo Public Library memberships at five dollars, and campaign chatter ahead of Texas runoff results with a sermon by Rev Ty T Speakon from Rock Springs.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a competitive open examination for Immigration Inspector positions on September 18, 1920, in Laredo Texas. Applicants must meet age and education requirements, with salaries of 100 dollars monthly plus 20 dollars for maintenance. Both men and women may apply, and appointments may be by reinstatement or promotion if advantageous to the service.
The Straws Theatre hosts a quirky scene about Priscilla Doan promoting a new beverage named “The iis ota bunch” amid prohibition era soda grottoes. A recipe mixes grape juice orange juice and seltzer, with poetic flourishes and sensationalized details reflecting early 20th century fads.
City stakes four cash prizes for citizens who kill the most rats. As of today 241 traps are set in Larado and actively doing service. Only 40 dead rats have been turned in so far, with poison and other hazards noted.
John K. Beretta, president of the National Bank of Commerce of San Antonio and Laredo Banking firms, visited Laredo for a brief business stop. He will discuss the proposed international footbridge to replace the one destroyed by fire in April and related matters.
Saturday features a dance at the Soldiers Club Roof Garden in the evening. The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church meets at 6:46 Sunday evening, and the Junior B Y P U of the Baptist Church gathers at 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon.
This item surveys social notices from May society pages including returned visitors and upcoming events. It also covers an Associated Press dispatch on U S immigration policy, highlighting increased funding for deporting insane aliens and detailing procedures for passport and escort to ensure safe return, with state cooperation ongoing.
A Library Drive meeting led by chairman Mrs. Ira O'Meara outlined worker tasks at 10 am yesterday. Attendees included Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. Mims, Miss Halsell, Mesdames Heaner Anetin McCulloch Kehl Asher Smith Miller Shahady Manchett Shelby Hirach Sturges and Misses MacGregor. They adjourned to Ellis Hall for a luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce with guests Mrs. McKinney Mrs. Good man Miss Grece Hamillton. Mrs Young spoke to Professor Mally about library drive plans for county extension work.
Public notice states I leased the San Ramon lake to the San Ramon Sporting Club of Laredo. The club has exclusive control and may prosecute trespassers. Dated Texas August 20 1920.
New York reports churches nationwide have been asked by the American Sulgrave institution to observe the opening tomorrow of the tercentenary celebration of the landing of the Pilgrims and the first legislative assembly at Jamestown. The call says the Pilgrims fell on their knees thanking God for a safe journey and that Sunday services should begin the commemorations.
Two hundred war veterans trained at public expense will become teachers when Ontario public schools open next month. The education department welcomes ex soldiers entering the teaching field as a remedy to the shortage of male teachers amid high demand for staff.
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