Lower Prices and the Pressure of Profit in Postwar Economy
The Federal Reserve Board predicts a fall in retail prices through fall and winter with a further dip next spring. The piece blames manufacturers and retailers for profiteering, notes government regulation of wholesalers, and projects price declines in clothing materials. It discusses wage dynamics, production costs, and the political intrigue around Senator Harding and Governor Cox in shaping public confidence and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedral Reserve Board
Department of Justice
Cox exposes GOP fund sources in bold assertion
Governor Cox dismisses the Republican treasurer’s phony list claim and says he will reveal the money source behind Harding’s election within a week. He calls Will Hays’ limit on contributions to $1,000 false and argues the large fund could not be used legitimately in an election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Mantia
Cox
Harding
Senatorial Committee
Ovis
Reynard
Senator Harding
Gov. Cox
Commonwealth
Republican Campaign Committee
Hook
Primary runoff drives late day turnout in Laredo and Webb County
In a Democratic run off the polls in Laredo and Webb County opened on time this morning. About 200 votes were cast by 1 pm across four precincts with a rush of voters evident later. Bailey led Neff at noon while Lynch Davidson ran strongly for lieutenant governor. Polls close at 7 pm with expectations of higher turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Webb County
Bailey
Neff
Lynch Davidson
840 Rats Killed In Laredo Rat Killing Contest
A morning statement reports 840 dead rats turned in to city hall for the Laredo rat killing contest with four cash prizes offered. With many rats in local backyards and even structures, the total killed is likely to reach several thousand.
H. W. Earnest Dies in San Antonio at 66
Word arrived that H. W. Earnest died at his San Antonio home at 4 this morning. Burial will be in San Antonio. He was 66 and a Millett lifelong resident until moving a year ago. His son H. G. Earnest left for San Antonio after learning of his father's hopeless condition. He has a brother, Frank H. Earnest, in Millett and other relatives in San Antonio and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Earnest
San Antonio
Mr. Earnest
Millett
H. G. Earnest
Frank H. Earnest
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
The notice offers a subscription opportunity to read THE TIMES daily, priced at 50 cents per month. It invites readers to stay informed with daily coverage and access to opportunities.
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the Times
Webb county cotton growers back long staple focus
The Webb county cotton growers institute at Elke Hall endorsed growing upland long staple cottons and eliminating short staples. A county committee was formed with Roy Campbell as chair to organize growers, inspect pure type crops, and obtain certified seed from A. M. College experts.
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Elke Hall
A. & M. College
Webb County
Mally
Simon
Roy Campbell
Steve Simon
J. ©. Walker
Geo. W. Derby
Chas. Lang
Paul Meerscheidt
Dario Sanchez
Wm. McKendrick
N. Johnson
Antonio Valls
W. J. Shiner
General Cuellar
J. J. Neal
Fred W. Mally
Chamber of Commerce
Eyes on a new daughter warms Milton Worsham at home
The article notes Milton Worsham, distracted from sorting mail at the post office by thoughts of his newborn daughter born August 26. Mother and child are reported to be doing fine as he regains his equilibrium at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Worsham
Milton
Mary Miles Minter at Royal in Jenny Be Good
Mary Miles Minter headlines at the Royal Theater in Jenny Be Good. The popular screen star draws fans with charm and acting skill, likened to Mary Pickford in appeal and hailed as one of the era’s great screen talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miles Minter
Royal
Royal Theater
Jenny
Miss Minter
Mary Pickford
Laredo Mayor Urges Labor Day Closure for Businesses
Mayor L. Villegas of Laredo Texas appeals to merchants and all employers to close shops on Labor Day September 6 to allow workers a day of celebration and rest honoring the labor force nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
L. Villegas
Texas
Death of Armstrong Poole After Operation
Armstrong Poole aged 22 son of Sheriff and Mrs T H Poole of La Salle county died in a San Antonio hospital last night. His remains were brought to his old home in Cottula today for a funeral this afternoon. He had been ranching with his father when thrown from a horse about a week earlier and taken to San Antonio for treatment and an operation. He is survived by a wife and small child, his parents, brothers and sisters.
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Armstrong Poole
T. H. Poole
LaSalle County
San Antonio
Cotulla
Armstrong Poolie
Rialto Theater Crowded for William Russell Show
Rialto Theater drew record crowds last evening with standing room in the new house. Fans in operation kept the venue cool as patrons enjoyed William Russell in The World to Nothing and Eddie Polo's The Vanishing Dagger first episode. The theater earned praise for high class pictures amid a dense, eager audience.
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Rialto Theater
Playhouse
William Russell
Eddie Polo
The
Rialto
Rio Grande Traffic Resumes Amid Bridge Reopenings
The report notes a carload of rexte and lead import arriving from Mexico and silver wax items crossing the international pontoon bridge. Vehicle traffic over the footbridge has resumed. A double header baseball at Caliche Park is planned for tomorrow afternoon with four teams. A drive for 300 Laredo Public Library members at five dollars each begins next week. The Texas primary runoff results will soon be known with Governor Bailey or Neff likely winner. Revy T T Speakman of Rock Springs preaches at the Baptist church tomorrow.
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Ixtle
Mexico
International
Rio Grande
International Footbridge
Caliche Park
Laredo
Immigration Inspector Examination Set for Laredo Texas
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for mounted watchman in the immigration service on September 18 1920 at Laredo Texas. A vacancy at Laredo with a 100 dollar monthly salary plus 20 dollars for mount maintenance will be filled from this exam with possible future vacancies at similar or varied pay. Male eligibles are sought and appointees must perform border guard duties and provide their own mounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Immigration Service
Laredo
Texas
Congress
United States
Priscilla Dean Creates Prohibition Punch Craze
The Universal star Priscilla Dean popularizes a new beverage dubbed The Priscilla Punch. The recipe uses grape juice orange juice sugar Jamaica ginger and seltzer. The drink ties to her film The Virgin of Stam Boult filmed in California and shown at the Strand Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Priscilla
Priscilla Dean
Universal Star
Jamaica
Miss Dean
Universal
California
Strand Theatre
Laredo Rats Kill Contest Sees 241 Traps Set
City launches a rat killing campaign offering four cash prizes for the largest number of rats killed by citizens. There are 241 traps set, while daily deaths from poison and predation by cats and dogs total about five or six. Only 40 dead rats have been turned in so far.
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Pat
Laredo
Beretta Visits Laredo to Discuss International Footbridge
John K. Beretta president of the National Bank of Commerce of San Antonio and Laredo National Bank arrives in Laredo for a short business visit. He will discuss plans for the proposed international footbridge replacing the bridge destroyed by fire in April.
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J. K. Beretta
National Bank of Commerce of
San Antonio
Laredo National Bank
Laredo Bridge Co
Laredo
Mr. Beretta
Money Makers in Times Want Ads
A brief classifieds teaser highlights money making opportunities listed in the Times Want Ads. Potential readers are urged to review the section for details on job or investment options and associated terms.
May Social News and Visits From The Times
General Mention notes Mrs. Jack Hill and daughter return from Delhi tic while Mrs. A. H. Camp and family come back from a relatives tour. Mrs. Alfred Matthews and children return from a ranch trip in Mexico. Mr. Jack Hill departs for Cottula. Mrs. Ward will occupy the Heights cottage. Miss Margaret French returns from Corpus Christi, expected Tuesday. Mrs. Colbern and baby plan departure September 1 for San Francisco to embark for China with the Sheridan. Willis family back from Tampico. Hatley and daughter return from San Antonio. Rock Springs couple Speakman guests of Mrs. Wilkes. L. Stone returns to Banquette. Mr. and Mrs. Delling and daughter Ruth visit. Melville Blake arrives from Spain visiting Mrs. Magnon. Miss Nethery to Austin tomorrow after stay with Penn sisters. Miss Nethery left praise from Laredo society. Little Miss Vivia Frances Smith hosts eighth birthday party. Guests include Biggio, Barlow, Leyendecker families, Jervis girls, Moser, Mims, Daiches, Wilcox, and Sielski children. Hostess J. J. Haynes assisted.
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Vivia Frances Smith
J. J. Haynes
Roberta
Rebecca Biggio
Rosita
Margaret Barlow
Rosita Leyendecker
Helen Leyendecker
Claire
Elizabeth Jervis
Charlotte Moser
Lula
Reba Mims
Josephine Daiches
Génevieve Wilcox
C. C. Biggio Jr
Jack
Buddy Foster
John Stewart Sielski
John Jefferies
Library Drive Committee Plans County Extension Work
A meeting of the Library Drive Committee at the Woman's Club detailed plans for workers. Attendees included Mrs Ira O'Meara chairwoman and several prominent ladies. The group adjourned to Piks Hall for a luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce with guests from the Cotton Institute.
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Library Drive
Woman's Club
Ira O'Meara
Meedames Heaner
J. M. Austin
A. B. McCulloch
Kehl
Asher R. Smith
Miller
Shahady
Hanchett
Shelby
Hirsch
Sturges
Piks Hall
Notice to Public on Lease of San Ramon Lake
Jose Ma Ramon of Laredo Texas announces he leases San Ramon lake on his ranch to the San Ramon Sporting Club of Laredo. The club has exclusive control and no one may enter without permission. The club may prosecute trespassers. August 20 1920.
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San Ramon Lake
San Ramon Sporting Club of
Laredo
Jose Ma. Ramon
Texas
Churches to Observe Day Tercentenary Opening
New York Aug 28 All churches in the United States 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 notes the Pilgrims first act was to thank God for their safe journey and says the tercentenary should begin with Sunday services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Sulgrave Institution
Legislative Assembly
Jamestown
Veterans as teachers in Ontario schools
Two hundred war veterans trained at public expense will begin teaching when Ontario public schools reopen next month. The education department welcomes ex-soldiers entering teaching, noting the dwindling number of male school teachers.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Ont
Ontario
Education Department
Deporting Aliens Urged To Expand Deportation Funds
Dr. Spencer L. Dawes urged increased federal and state funding to deport aliens found to be insane. He noted 290 insane aliens were deported last year, 147 homeward by federal authorities and 143 repatriated with relatives’ consent, and described the costly process and inter-state agreements for return.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Spencer L. Dawes
New York State Hospital
Dawes
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Ohio
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Washington
Pacific
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Setuyday
Oatty
Davidson
Institute
Sadies
John B. Beers
State of Texas
Farm Extension Service
Beers
J. J. Taubenhaus
Agricultural Experiment Station of Texas
Taubenhaus
Federal Horticultural Board
Edgar Jewell
W. H. Schottelmayer
Dallas
Farm News
Poole
San Antonio Hospital
Fecat News
Revy
T. T. Speakman
Rock Springs
Baptist Church
Civil Service
John K. Beretta
Violet
Oberfeldt Society
Soldiers Club Root Garden
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
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Jack Hill
Clifton Hill
Deltic
A. H. Camp
Alfred Matthews
J. W. Ward
Margaret French
Corpus Christi
W. H. Colbern
Baby
San Francisco
U. S
Sheridan
China
Colbern
Tientsin
G. L. Hatley
Jos. Jones
G. T. Speakman
City
R. R. Wilkes
Mr. L. Stone
Banquette
M. G. Delling
Miss Ruth
Dolores
Melville Blake
Spain
Adolph N. Magnon
Cecil Nethery
Virginia
Esther Penn
Austin
Miss Nethery
Mra
R. Ky Mims
Emilie Halgell
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