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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1920

Page

19

Tamales for sale and local notices in Daily

Monday's Daily lists Baptist ladies selling tamales with phone orders at 908, a violin teacher taking limited pupils from Sept 1 at 1602 Mores Ave, and multiple local items including licenses, candy shipments, bridge news, jewelry ads, importations through Laredo, sewing and English classes, plumbing, electricity ads, bullfights in Nuevo Laredo, watch repairs, auto painting, and a Texas Democratic run-off reminder for Bailey vs Neff with the run-off in two weeks.

Baptist Ladies Mores Avenue Laredo Mexico Canada Juarez Rio Grande Nuevo Laredo Mancito Laredo Optical Co Fidel Cantu Texas Joseph Weldon Bailey Pat M. Neff Welkin W. Gregg Farragut Street

Tanlac restores longshoreman’s strength and weight gains

George L. Harding of Seattle credits Tanlac with twenty eight pound gain and renewed energy after two years of indigestion pain cramping headaches and rheumatism. He says it relieved stomach cramps and enabled full work capacity. Sold in Laredo by Windrow Bros.

George L. Harding James Street Seattle Wash Mr. Harding Union Hall Taniac Tanlac Laredo Windrow Bros

Late Cotton Crop Expected To Improve With Rains

The local cotton crop is late and the Heights gin has processed 162 bales so far. A freak rain yesterday aided late fields, boosting maturity, and within weeks cotton should move steadily to Laredo as the gin works at full capacity.

Laredo

Freak Rain Hits Laredo as Showers Vary Across City

A stray shower drenched parts of Laredo yesterday between 2 and 3 pm while other sections saw only sprinkles or no rain. North Laredo reported soaking rain with some areas remaining dry, leaving streets with puddles and real estate prices as a curious byproduct of the weather.

Laredo North

Notice of Condemnation for Seized Jewelry in Laredo Texas

In the Southern District of Texas the United States seizes two lots of jewelry including platinum brooches rings and chains and eleven gold watches. The court orders all claimants to appear August 28 1920 at 11:00 AM to file claims and present allegations. U S Marshal J A Herring and Deputy Allen Walker oversee the proceedings.

United States District Court U. S. District Court For Southern District of Texas Laredo Texas United States Court Room J. A. Herring U. S Allen Walker

Society Notes Highlight Local Visits and Parties

Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor notes several visitors in the city including G R Weber of Corpus Christi and Marguerite Coleman visiting Mrs M C Barlow. Many residents plan trips to Corpus Christi Port Aransas Waco and Mexico City with family gatherings and birthday celebrations. A seventh birthday party for Irene Vidaurri features a pink cake centerpiece and a large guest list.

G. R. Weber Corpus Christi J.S. Westbrook L. E. Vidaurri Irene Earnest Vidaurri Bessie Woodrow Applewhite Delfina Josephine Consuelo Alexander Pepe Enrique Baby Modes Mercedes Vidaurri Thelma Viviana Lafon Henry Ricardo de la Garza May Frances Masterson David Edith Craven Gladys Sauvignet Helen Benavides Evelyn Curtis Randolph Alta Gracia Ethel Poster Rosa Spencer Mrs. Vidaurri Mesdames J.E. Applewhite Will Henry

Railroad Time Table Signals From Texas Lines

Rail timetable notes Train No 1 of Texas-Mexican leaves Corpus Christi at 9 55 a m and Train No 2 arrives there at 3 36 p m International and Great Northern runs a through fast train to St Louis leaving at 9 30 a m and arriving at 4 p m Night Train departs at 9 p m arriving at 8 a m Rio Grande and Eagle Pass schedule lists Train No 1 from Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arriving Minera at 10 20 a m Train No 2 from Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arriving Laredo at 3 16 p m.

Corpus Christi Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera

Local couples wed in Las Vegas ceremony at Beckham home

Miss Ethel Beckham of this city and Kenneth Bailey of the Bailey ranch Ranchos de Atrisco were married Monday afternoon in Las Vegas at Miss Beckham’s sister Mrs Clarence Gerard’s home. About 18 relatives attended the simple ring ceremony with roses and sweet peas decorating the altar. They will reside in Albuquerque.

Ethel Beckham Kenneth Bailey Las Vegas Miss Beckham Clarence Gerard Gerard Hugh Quigley L. P. Beeckham Ranchos de Atrisco Bailey A. M. Bailey Albuquerque N. M

Birthday list of notable figures marks anniversaries today

Sir John A. Cockburn born near Duns New Brunswick 70 years ago today Rt Hon Thomas J Macnamara born in Montreal 59 years ago today Hon W M Martin premier of Saskatchewan born in Norwich Ontario 44 years ago today Bishop Warren A Candler born in Carroll County Georgia 68 years ago today Edgar Lee Masters Spoon River poet born Garnett Kansas 52 years ago today

John A. Cockburn South Australia Duns N. B Thomas J. Macnamara Montreal W. M. Martin Saskatchewan Norwich Ont Warren A. Candler M. B. Church South Carroll County

Neff birth record affidavits questioned for draft age

A group including Pat Morris Neff's mother and local officials submit affidavits claiming Neff born November 26 1871 near Moody Texas is the governor candidate and thus not required to register for the draft, with sworn statements referencing an old Neff family Bible and statements from McLennan County officials dated August 21 1920.

Pat Neff Navy State OF Texas County of McLennan I. E. Neff Pat M. Neff Texas Moody I. BE Neff Espa Stanford McLennan County Noah Neff Isabella E. Neff Pat Morris Neff Frank B. Tirey McLennan Ben CO. Richards Waco Lee Jenkins James P. Alexander W. W. Woodson Bank W. H. Jenkins W. L. Crosthwait George Tilney J. T. Harrington S. W. Bishop Joe W. Hale Edgar E. Witt Melissa Scott

War Veterans Meet Today in Houston Texas

More than 800 world war veterans gather in Houston for the second annual Texas American Legion state convention. Delegates from posts across the state attend the opening as Dallas and San Antonio contend for the state adjutant position and for permanent state headquarters.

Houston Tex Texas American Legion Dallas San Antonio

Clerks Added to Enjoined List in Tennessee Ratification Case

Amended bill claims Tennessee House defeated Walker motion to reconsider ratification without quorum. Chief house and senate clerks join temporary injunction banning governor secretary of state and legislative leaders from certifying ratification to Washington. Decatur, Alabama reports Tennessee lawmakers who left the state to block action explain their reasons, saying methods used were improper and most Tennesseans did not favor ratification.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Tennessee House Walker House Senate Secretary of State Washington Decatur Ala Tennessee

Ten Die in Camden Grade Crossing Bus Crash

Ten persons were killed and five seriously hurt when a motor bus with fifteen passengers was struck by a fast electric train at a grade crossing in Camden New Jersey last night.

Associated Press Camden N. J

National Archery Tourney Opens At St Luke's Wayne

Philadelphia reports the fortieth annual National Archery Association tourney begins tomorrow at St Luke's School athletic field in Wayne. Archers from across the United States compete for championships, range medals, and numerous prizes in men and women categories including double American, double York, team rounds, flight shoots, and novelty events.

Philadelphia St. Luke's School Wayne United States Knights National Archery Association of the United

Campaign committees ordered to appear before senate panel

By Associated Press Chicago Aug. 23 chairmen Will Hayes and George White of the Republican and Democratic committees are ordered to appear before the senate committee investigating campaign expenditures next Monday. The treasurers of each committee and of senatorial and congressional campaign committees are directed to bring all books and papers on campaign collections and expenditures.

Cox Associated Press Chicago Will Hayes George White Republican Senate

Senate panel hears no reply on campaign fund charges

Chicago Aug 23 Senator Reed of Missouri said he had received no answer from Governor Cox to a telegram requesting the committee be supplied evidence supporting charges that Republicans used a 15 million dollar fund.

Chicago Senate Reed Missouri Coxo

Poland Cautioned Not Cross Border In Counter Offensive

Washington reports the United States warns Poland not to allow its forces in the current counter offensive against the Russians to advance beyond ethnographic Poland. Paris dispatches say Soviet prisoners captured number up to 75 000. Warsaw notes Polish forces take Grudusk and cut Bolshevik retreat northwest of the city.

Washington Poland Paris Warsaw Grudusk

Soviet retreat begins as Polish advance presses Lemberg area

Warsaw reports the Soviet forces, which had menaced Lemberg, are retreating under pressure from the Polish offensive. Across the central northern fronts, Russian units are in retreat, signaling a shift in the battlefield dynamics.

Warsaw Lemberg

First Train to Cross West Texas Reaches Fort Worth

Fort Worth Texas August 22 The first train to cross West Texas in a week arrived in Fort Worth after flood waters abated between Sweetwater and El Paso. The service resumes after delays caused by rising waterways and washed-out tracks.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas West Texas Sweetwater FE Paso

Today’s events mark birth centenary and political races

Centenary of Gen Rufus Ingalls birth noted as quartermaster general. New Hampshire kicks off its 21st Old Home Week. Texas runoff to decide Bailey Neil Sena­torship. Roosevelt to speak in San Francisco at night. Over 5,000 dental officials in Boston for National Dental Association convention. Eugene Ysaye to conduct festival in Verviers marking Henri Vieuxtemps centenary.

Rufus Ingalls U.S. Army New Hampshire Texas United States Joseph H. Bailey Pat M. Neil Franklind. Roosevelt San Francisco Boston National Dental Association Eugene Ysaye Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Verviers France Henri Vieuxtemps

Americans Win By A Large Margin At Antwerp Stadium

In Antwerp on August 20 the Olympic events closed with American athletes leading in points. Unofficial scores show the United States at about 200 points, Finland 105, Sweden 5, England 92, France 38, Italy 28, as the nearest competitors trailed by a wide margin.

Associated Press Antwerp America Finland Sweden England France Italy

Ten Miners Die In Degnatn Mine Explosion Near Wilburton

Ten miners perished in a gas explosion at a Degnan mine three miles west of Wilburton Oklahoma. The last body was recovered after volunteers labored through Saturday and Sunday to reach the entombed workers.

Associated Press Wilburton Okla Degnatn Here Ming

States adjust pink ball worm quarantine with Texas

Aug 23 in Austin Texas governor reports all states except Louisiana have either abandoned or modified their pink ball worm quarantine to align with the federal action or promise to do so soon.

Associated Press Austin Texas Louisiana

Conference Called for Prohibition Officers in Austin

Fort Worth August 23 United States District Attorney Taylor and federal enforcement officer J A Turner are summoned to a prohibition officers conference in Austin on August 25 26 and 27 with officials from the state and federal ranks expected to attend to discuss enforcement plans and cooperation.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas United States Taylor J. A. Turner Austin

Idaho party conventions set to nominate ticket

In Boise on August 23 nominations for Idaho offices will be decided by state conventions of Republicans in Pocatello and Democrats in Idaho Falls. Nominees will seek seats in the U.S. Senate and governor. Democrat John F. Nugent is assured of renomination. Republican six contenders vie for the Senate, while Governor D W Davis faces no challenge for renomination.

Boise Idaho Pocatello Idaho Falls United States John F. Nugent Senate D. W. Davis

Captain Brooks Visits Laredo Homefront Hero Ties

Captain Joe Brooks of the state rangers headquarters in Austin visits his old Laredo home. He shakes hands with many friends who are glad to see Laredo’s native son and military figure.

Joe Brooks The State Rangers Austin Laredo Captain Brooks

Club Cafe Sold to New Owner at Salinas Avenue

Notice that Stratis Nitellis has sold all interest in the restaurant at 71% Salinas Avenue known as the Club Cafe to Charles Deliganis who will continue the business. Deliganis assumes all obligations and asks continued public patronage.

Stratis Nitellis Salinas Avenue Club Cafe Charles Deliganis

Notice to Teachers for Institute Accommodations

Notice to teachers needing accommodations at Corpus Christi Institute. Submit names to County Superintendent. a committee will meet the trains to provide assignment information. Teachers should bring all required books. Watch THE TIMES daily for opportunities. 50c per month.

Corpus Christi the Times

Chamberlain's Remedy Praised by Dupuyer Hotelier

A Montana hotel man from Dupuyer, F. H. Dear, recalls using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy four years ago with wonderful results and says he has since recommended it to friends, noting its well known merits.

Chamberlain F. H. Dear Dupuyer, Mont

Also Mentioned on This Page

Antonio Cavazos Lilia Lugo Olympia Candy Co W. A. Thomas Washington Street Lincoln Street J. E. Fowler Harding North Laredo Chichester S Dru Eis Biageiellah Ee Eas Wachtecate Best Violet S. Oberfeldt Marguerite Coleman E. F. Hamilton Port Aransas H. M. Sielski Mary Ernestine Sielski Mrs. B. B. Wiggins Little Son J. B. DaCamara New York A. H. Camp Ethel Gribble D. P. Hewitt Rev C. W. Cook Comfort N. C. Windrow Cotulla W. B. Heaner Ernest Maria Devil's River L Rosenbaum Mexico City Mina Stella H. W. Johnston Kathleen Heaner Emilie Halsell Margaret Lloyd Margaret Copeland Odette Bunn Helen Lindsay Carolyn Brennan Jack Halsell Horace Beverly Hall Edward Wright Arthur Derby Billie Derby Joe Leyendecker Jr Fred Rogers Eduardo Herrera Dolores Arriv Ing Cecil Nethery Zulema Olsen Natalia Leal Celina Ferrara Rosa Gonzalez Leonor Magnon Mabel Gouger Asherton Ruth Delling Virginia Esther Alice Penn Roberto Zufiiga Luis Avila Guillermo Garcia Adolfo Joaquin Magnon Pablo Martinez Manuel Gonzalez M. G. Delling Justos S. Penn M. B. Mowry Gee T. Lake J. A. Wilson Beckham Bailey Joe Bailey Derate Committee San Antonio
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