Dance and the Church Debate Modernizing Morals in New York
The dancing masters urge the Methodist church to liberalize rules and drop the ban on dancing. They blame strict discipline for stoking worldliness as they push for reform, while critics warn modern dances corrupt youth and threaten societal standards. A separate note covers hunger strikes and legal duties in Ireland and Britain, concluding that law must be upheld even amid protests. John Beers, cotton expert, arrives in Laredo to inspect gins and discuss grading and marketing of cotton with local growers and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Methodist Church
John Weeley
America
England
France
Germany
Laredo
John Beers
Farm Extension Service
Beers
Elks Hall
Hunger Strikes Seen as Martyr Tactics by Authorities
A discussion on hunger strikes as a tactic by detainees awaiting trial or serving sentences. The piece argues such acts exist to portray martyrs, notes forcible feeding in some cases, and suggests many hunger strikes end before reaching extremes. It criticizes the use as a weapon against law enforcement and justice.
Citywide rat extermination drive offers cash prizes
Health Department of Austin calls on every Texas city to wage a campaign against rat extermination or risk quarantine. Laredo Mayor L Villegas offers prizes for the largest daily tally of dead rats brought to City Hall within sixty days, with awards of 50, 25, 15, and 10 dollars for the top four counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
L. Villegas
Notice to Creditors of the Fierros Estate
Macario Gutierrez administrator of A. G. Fierros deceased announces letters of administration were granted July 20 1920 by Webb County Court Texas. Creditors must present claims by law. Residence and address 611 Lincoln St Laredo Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andres G. Fierros
Webb County
Texas
Lincoln St
Laredo
Macario Gutierrez
A. G. Fierros
Little Ford Stripped in September Theft Near Convent Avenue
A Ford touring car owned by Jose Maria Gonzales was stolen on Convent Avenue near the international footbridge between 7 and 8 pm yesterday. The car was found this morning on Park Street in North Laredo with all five tires stripped of casings and tubes, and the spare tire missing. No clues to the thief or thieves have been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Maria Gonzales
Convent Avenue
International Footbridge
Gonzales
Park Street
North Laredo
Notice to Farmers from Medina Valley Irrigation Company
The Medina Valley Irrigation Company offers irrigable lands for rent at seven dollars per acre with an extra one dollar for farms with improvements, water at five dollars per acre. For crop certainty in 1921 rent irrigated farms and apply in person to R. A. Atkins, Superintendent, Natal ia, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina Valley Irrigation Company
R. A. Atkins
Natalia
Texas
Mrs Del Barrio Dead In August Illness
Mrs Dorotea Garcia del Barrio wife of Alfredo del Barrio died at the family residence 209 Farragut street at 6 30 pm Saturday August 21 after a brief illness. Remains were taken to the Cibolo ranch in Jim Hogg county for burial in the family plot. She leaves a husband her mother and several brothers. Friends of Mr del Barrio extend sympathy in his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorotea Garcia del Barrio
Alfredo del Barrio
Farragut Street
Cibolo Ranch
Jim Hogg County
Cotton specialists to visit for county cotton meet
A team of cotton specialists arrives via Texas-Mexican this afternoon to study local conditions with County Agent Mally. They will teach sampling at gins for official grades by the U S Bureau of Markets, with lectures by Mr Beers and A K Short prior to a Chamber of Commerce luncheon and cotton growers conference. Webb county merchants and farmers urged to attend. Mayor Villegas will welcome the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mally
U. S. Bureau of Markets
Beers
A. K. Short
Chamber of Commerce
Encinas
Elks Tall
Leopoldo Villegas
Webb County
Contrast in The Woman Gives at Royal Theatre
Miss Norma Talmadge shines as a woman who does her share in married life. The film shows giving as natural and salvific, guiding a man toward ruin and another toward redemption. The production is praised as natural, well acted, and highly entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Talmadge
Royal Theatre
Bailey for Governor Club event at Royal Opera House
Speakers from San Antonio arrive to address voters in Laredo at 8 pm in support of former U S Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey’s gubernatorial bid. E D Henry, C C M Chambers will speak in English and Colonel Frank A Chapa in Spanish. Open to Webb County residents ahead of next Saturday run-off primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
EB. D. Henry
CC. M. Chambers
Frank A. Chapa
Laredo
Royal Opera House
U. S
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Texas
Alamo City
Webb County
E. D. Henry
Green Corn Dance Preparations in Kendrick Oklahoma
Old Sac and Fox members plan the annual green corn dance on the Greyeye farm lasting three days. Hundreds of bushels stored in granaries will be served as offerings. Komahtokermah will be master of ceremonies and has summoned all followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kendrick
Okla
Greyeye
Komahtokermah
Seizure Notice for Oakland Car at Laredo Customs
The Office of Deputy Collector of Customs at Port of Laredo Texas announces an Oakland car seized August 14 1920 near Laredo for violation of Section 3082 R 8S Claim must be filed within twenty days of first publication or the automobile will be sold at public auction September 23 1920 at 10 a m at the Customhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Laredo
Texas
Oakland
Laredo
A. R. Kahn
Masonic Notice for Malta Commandery Conclave
Regular Malta Commandery conclave set for Thursday evening at 8 pm on the 26th. All members and visiting Knights urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta Commandery
Queen Candy Company Opens In Laredo Saturday
The Queen Candy Company, a new concern in Laredo, will open Saturday in the Walls building next to Botica del Pueblo. They offer home-made and high-grade candies in fancy boxes, sodas, ice cream and sherbets, under manager James Mataragas, a known figure in the trade locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Candy Company
Laredo
James Mataragas
Economy Salvage House Listing Parts At near Cost
A salvage sale advertises Army goods including 20 000 shoes 1 000 wool shirts 300 cotton mattresses 20 000 leggings and many other items plus 1 000 new ladies shoes at less than manufacturing cost. Located at 1701 Hidalgo. Sale dated August 3 with code 1L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo
The Champion at Strand Theatre Delights Fight Fans
Focal News ae wa reports Charlie Chaplin stars as champion fighter in The Champion at Strand Theatre on Friday. Critics note Chaplin’s top comedy and genuine boxing flair with a heavyweight support act also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chaplin
Strand Theatre
Chaplin
Flores Avenue
Caplin
Laredo Optical Co
W. A. Thomas
Washington Street
Laredo
Lincoln Street
J. BE. Fowler
Elected more officials for the First State Bank
In Laredo the First State Bank & Trust Co, a leading guaranty fund and state bank, announced new officers after a board meeting. President Royle K. Mims and cashier Luis A. Lafon oversee growth. Pablo B. Juarez and Dr. John T. Hassell become vice presidents. Serapio Vela Jr. and R. M. Martinez are named assistant cashiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
First State Bank & Trust Co
Texas
Royle K. Mims
Luis A. Lafon
Pablo B. Juarez
John T. Hassell
Serapio Vela, Jr
R. M. Martinez
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The United States weather bureau forecast for New Orleans area via The Times notes tonight and Thursday partly cloudy. Fort McIntosh observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am show a maximum of 98 degrees and a minimum of 75 with a southeast wind and clear conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Disputed Umpires Decision Sparks Baseball Game Breakup
Darkness halted the first twilight game at Calhille Park with Laredo and Nationals tied 4 to 4 in the sixth. Fans swarmed the diamond after a controversial call, ending the contest amid a field riot. The night also carried a political notice urging Harding Coolidge Club Republicans to meet August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhile Park
Laredos
Nationals
Laredo
Harding and Coolidge Club
Red Men's Hall
DAMAGE TO COTTON
Wide spread rain across the cotton belt damages the crop with shedding rot and delayed picking. Reports from Luling Hearne Jasper Brenham Oakland Edna Corrigan Belleville Palestine and Lockhart note excessive rain hurting yields, boll rot, and fears of loss without sun and dry weather. Farmers resort to sulfur to avert boll weevil damage. Continuous showers dampen prospects for a bumper crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Luling
Hearne
Brazos
Jasper
Brenham
Oakland
Edna
Corrigan
Belleville
Palestine
Lockhart
State Board of Education Purchases Record School Bonds
Austin, August 24. The state board of education bought 292 650 dollars in school bonds for the permanent school fund from 436 450 dollars offered. Twenty five percent cash on large issues and 50 percent on smaller ones. A hundred thousand dollars was paid on bonds already purchased reducing the debt to 531 000. Included are six independent and thirty three common school district bonds. Likely final purchases this administration aim to liquidate indebtedness exceeding half a million dollars. The board has purchased over one million dollars in bonds this fiscal year, breaking records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Tex
State Board of Education
Tanlac credited with restoring health in Ohio man
A. O. Hunter of Cincinnati says Tanlac cured his flu after three bottles and improved his wife’s weight and appetite after two bottles. Hunter, a Goodyear Rubber Co. worker, reports renewed strength and energy and notes Tanlac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Hunter
Cincinnati
Ohio
Tanlac
Goodyear Rubber Co
Akron
Taniac
A. O. Hunter
W. 7Th St
Cincinnati Abatoir Co
Laredo
Windrow Bros
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Cork
Linn Fenners
Ireland
Sinn
Ford
Villegas
C. M. Chambers
F. A. Chapa
Bailey
Bellans
New No
Oliver
Economy Salvage House
Wm. A. Parker Co. Distributors
Flores Ave. Laredo
Gex
Focal News
Celestina Bautista
Winslow
Juarez Plumbing
Rio Grande
Rialto Theater
Margarita Fisher
Rialto
Bert Lytell
Jimmy Valentine
Headquarters Co
Co. D
37Th Infantry
Salinas and
Fox
Holyboys
McMorris
Baxter
Soldier Boys
Fidel Cantu
Willl W. Gregg
First State Bank
J. T. Hassell
Weather Forecast
UMPS
G. Brewster
H. H. Jefferies
Wilson
Peace Commission
Mr. Hoover
Central
Europe
the Times
Elizabeth Pole
Taunton
Mass
Frederick the Great
Zorndorff
Jane Lathrop Stanford
Leland Stanford, Jr
University
Albany
N. Y
John Franklin
Michael Faraday
London
Surrey
Bresci
King Humbert
Italy
U. S. House of Representatives
Theodore Roosevelt
Hampton L. Carson
American Bar Association
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Carson
University of Pennsylvania
Pennybacker
Pennsylvania
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