Uniform vital statistics urged to fix birth records nationwide
The essay argues for a uniform national registry of vital statistics to accurately record births and related facts. It notes past draft age discrepancies, dead-notification errors, and the lack of consistent records across states. It compares U.S. practices unfavorably with France and stresses benefits for citizenship, marriage abroad, education, passports, and legal rights. It urges adoption without infringing state rights and highlights the disparity with livestock record-keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Our Union
Texas
Draft Board
Transportation problems and rail reliance
A recent statement by A. Thompson, secretary of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress, contrasts U S transport woes with Europe. He notes Europe ships within borders via shorter distances while the United States must move inland from coastlines, highlighting congestion and rail burdens from rising shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. A. Thompson
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Europe
Marseilles
Havre
Genoa
Antwerp
Trieste
Stettin
Odessa
Koenigsburg
Mariupol
Petrograd
Thompson
Rail and water routes must unite to lift Texas trade
The article argues that Texas commerce should shift from rail dependence to an integrated system with water routes. It notes that even distant East Coast goods could be shipped by water to Texas seaports, reducing railroad congestion and spurring canal and river utilization. It compares U S Europe progress, urges inland waterways, and predicts future railroad expansion to support coastwise trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Tidewater
Galveston
Marseilles
Havre
Genoa
Antwerp
New Jersey
Connecticut
Baltimore
Europe
State Fair Opens With Record Exhibits In Iowa
Des Moines August 24 With almost all exhibition space taken the Iowa State Fair opens tomorrow for eight days of displays from every county. Farm products livestock fruits and other entries promise a large comprehensive show. Special entertainment features are planned and officials anticipate record crowd as racing begins later in the week under the Great Western Circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes Moines
Great Western Circuit
Today’s events mark Wallack birth anniversary and fairs
On the 125th birthday of actor James W. Wallack the day features the Northwestern Ohio State Fair in Toledo running through Saturday. Roosevelt plans a Sacramento speech as Christensen tours South Dakota. Primaries occur in Montana for Congress and state tickets while Dover Republicans and Pocatello Democrats nominate electors and officials. FE Meredith speaks at the North Carolina Farmers Congress in Raleigh. A New England forestry conference in New London discusses US Canada print paper shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Wallack
Ohio
Toledo
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sacramento
Calif
Parley P. Christensen
Farmer-Labor Party
South Dakota
Montana
Congress
Delaware
Dover
United States
Idaho
Pocatello
Idaho Falls
North Carolina
Canada
New England
New London
N. H
Seed Corn Loss Described by Vaughan Farmer
Vaughan Farmer explains how pedigreed seed corn disappeared after rats gnawed it from a rope-hung grain sack. He reports five dead whoppers found next morning and credits RAT-SNAP for the remedy. The ad lists 35c 65c and 1.25 price points, sold by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co. and Sanitary Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan
A. Deutz & Brother City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Rio Grande Rises Prompting Bridge Closures and Civic Meeting
Floodwaters along the Rio Grande surged overnight with a sixteen foot rise reported at Beagle Pass and a twelve to thirteen foot level at Laredo, suspending traffic on the pontoon bridge while pedestrians were halted. City leaders urged merchants and farmers to attend a Friday institute at Elks Hall focusing on cotton industry issues, grading, pricing, and marketing, with lectures and discussions planned after a smoker hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
International Footbridge
Laredos
Beagle Pass
Laredo
Preess
Chamber of Commerce
Webb County
Guyler
Elks Hall
Mally
Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Pain Says Lestarrette
Laredo resident EK T Lestarrette of 1818 Sta Maria Ave recounts years of kidney and back trouble. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, his back grew stronger and his kidneys functioned normally. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Laredo
EK. T
Dean
Doan
RAT SNAP Exterminates More Rats In A Week Says Mrs Shaw
Mrs Emily Shaw swears RAT SNAP traps rats effectively after husband bought a trap and a 50 cent box. She claims eight rats were caught while twelve were killed in a week and says she could not raise chicks without it. RAT SNAP sold in three cake sizes priced at five cents six pence and a dollar twenty six. Sold and guaranteed by A Dentz and Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Shaw
A. Dentz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Chaplin's The Champion at Strand Theater
Charlie Chaplin stars in The Champion a two reel comedy at the Strand Friday. The aspirant fighter uses odd tricks in a side splitting bout with a 250 pound champ and Edna Purviance provides romance amid gym scenes and comic moments with Leo White as the promoter. Manager Kintz expects record crowds for the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Strand Theatre
Edna Purviance
Leo White
White
Kintz
Somedian
Why People Buy Rat Snap in Preference to Rat Poison
Rat Snap kills rats and mice, but if it fails it scares them away. It leaves no odor when a rat dies and dries up inside. Sold as cakes with no mixing, it won’t attract cats or dogs. Three sizes 35c 5c and 125? Sold and guaranteed by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Money Makers Demand Big Payouts Amid Times Demand
Business column notes investors seek high returns as traders claim market momentum favors large payouts. Analysts cite shifting capital toward lucrative sectors while cautioning risks. The piece frames the Money Makers as key players shaping the current financial landscape.
Navy recruiting station opens at county courthouse
K. J. Stuart of the United States Navy has set up a temporary recruiting station on the third floor of the county courthouse in this city for about ten days. Eligible ages range from 18 to 36 for active enlistment with training at Great Lakes or San Francisco. Apprenticeships available for under 18. former service members receive pay, furlough, and ship placement options. Navy pay starts at 54 to 126 dollars monthly plus clothing allowance. enlistment offers vocational training and world travel. Mr. Stuart invites calls for more information at the grand jury room of the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. Stuart
United States Navy
Houston
Navy
Great Lakes
Illinois
San Francisco
Army
Naval Service
Stuart
Ships and shores face tariffs bluntly in postwar travel
The Associated Press reports that despite tariffs and passport restrictions travel from New York to foreign ports remains heavily booked, with many three month ahead, third class filling ships alongside wealthier travelers. Passenger liners have dwindled due to wartime losses, yet U S efforts expand transatlantic service through new companies and routes, despite high fares from 209 to 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
America
Steamship Men's Association
American
trans-Atlantic
Imperial Press Delegates Entertain Plan in British Columbia
Vancouver August 24 an elaborate program is set for Imperial Press delegates during their visit to British Columbia. The tour includes Vernon arrivals Vancouver welcome lunch at Hotel Vancouver tours of fisheries and lumber mills and a luncheon where Lord Burnham will speak. An outing follows before steamer trips to Britannia copper mines and a dinner in Victoria before the party departs for the East next Monday.
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Vancouver
B. C
Imperial Press
British Columbia
Vernon
Arive
Canadian Club
Lord Burnham
Britannia
Howe Sound
Victoria
East
Odd and Interesting Highlights From Global Notes
A collection of curious reports spans science and culture. Herschel estimates comet weights under a pound despite huge tails. kerosene drinking among South American Indians drives Peru Bolivia trade. Japan uses X ray coins in a mint employee probe. a Paris ring hides poison claws. a Borneo flying frog adapts for aerial descent. Japanese massage culture features wandering blind masseurs. Chinese tea fields remain small and traditional with primitive cultivation methods.
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Sir John Herschel
Peru
Bolivia
Japan
Paris
Animal Kingdom
Flying Frog
Borneo
China
Road Work Progressing on 17 Mile High Way 12
Construction on Highway No 12 from the Chacon bridge to Zapata county line progresses with large portions plowed and graded. Graveling will start after a good rain to pack the roadbed as contractors push grading and surfacing, including bridges and culverts, at a pace deemed first class.
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Zapata County
Auction Notice by Deputy Collector in Laredo Texas
Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas August 24 1920 notice to sell 595 cases salmon at public auction to highest bidder for cash on September 4 1920 at 10 a m at the Texas Mexican Warehouse A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Laredo
Texas
R. S
A. R. Kahn
Norma Talmadge in The Woman Gives at Royal Theatre
Norma Talmadge stars in The Woman Gives at the Royal starting today. Robert Milton quarrels with Inga Sanderson over how she repays gratitude to Daniel Garford. The plot centers on jealousy, devotion, and a drug fiend, with Inga paying her debt regardless of cost.
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Norma Talmadge
Royal
Robert Milton
Inga Sanderson
Daniel Garford
Royal Theatre
Bob
Economy Salvage House Ad At Hidalgo Street
Army surplus sale lists 20 000 army shoes 1 000 army wool shirts 300 army cotton mattresses 20 000 army leggings and many other articles plus 1 000 pairs of ladies shoes new at less than cost of manufacture located at 1701 Hidalgo St 3 3 tf
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Hidalgo St
Your Troubles May Be a Warning of a Nervous Breakdown
Nine failures out of ten are due to Personal physical conditions. The causes are usually not far to seek at first a little braining, weakened memory, insomnia, nervous indigestion and increased irritability. Nerves become unstrung finally there is a complete breakdown of the nervous system.
Republicans urged to unite for 1920 ticket meeting
Members listed as Hard ing and Coolidge Club signatories urged to join others to elect national Republican candidates. They are asked to attend a Wednesday 8 o clock meeting at Red Men's Hall on August 25 1920 to conduct club business.
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Harding and Coolidge Club
Red Men's Hall
Cotton yield in Webb county seen falling short
Webb county expected crop shrinkage lowers 5,000 bale forecast to about 4,000 bales, with boll weevil damage and late picking slowing markets. Laredo gin had only 190 bales processed by 11 this forenoon and on hand stock was scant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Laredo
Reward offer for Kodak camera at Moonlight Studio
A local ad promotes a ten dollar Eastman Kodak prize open to all until August 31. It invites readers to inquire by mail or visit Moonlight Studio Bertani Building to learn particulars. The ad also lists film and Kodak finishing services and proclaims “Portraits of the better class day and night.”
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Eastman Kodak
Money Makers Advert in Times Want Ads
Classified notes highlight opportunities for income as readers scan the Times Want Ads for cash credits and profit friendly offers. The short item emphasizes money making prospects without detailing specific products or services.
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Iowa State Fair
Aredo
Galt
Italy
State Department
Internal Revenue Collector
North German
Lloyd
Hamburg American Lines
Olympic
Hoboken
United States Shipping Board
International Mercantile Marine Company
Hamburg
American Ship and Commerce Corporation
Hamburg American Line
United States Mail Steamship Company
George Washington
Mount Vernon
President Grant
South America
Shipping Board
Danzig
San T
Odd
G. Brewster
H. H. Jefferies
Selina Hastings
Huntingdon
Charlotte Bronte
Joseph Vance
Urbana
Washington County
Atlantic
North America
Port Arthur
Government Printing Office
Calais
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