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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1920
Page
6
The Laredo Times penn publishing company announces daily and weekly editions with mail and carrier delivery options to the United States Mexico and Canada Subscriptions are payable in advance and prices listed for various durations Telephone 43 for address and service details.
The Associated Press statement asserts exclusive rights to use news dispatches credited to AP and to publish local news, with republication restricted to authorized entities. It emphasizes AP ownership of the dispersed content within the paper and local material.
The piece condemns Tennessee anti suffrage lawmakers who fled the capital to block a quorum, arguing their oath bound them to stay and vote. It questions who funds absentee actions, cites lobbyists and women’s roles, criticizes hypocrisy, and laments attempts to bar women from voting in November.
The text reflects on Tennessee men tied to the anti-suffrage cause who may not have been paid for their services and hints at unrecorded dirty work done without compensation. It contemplates motivations and omits concrete names or dates while noting implied past actions.
A historical opinion piece argues Bolshevik leaders push worldwide revolution as Russia falters. It contrasts Lenin’s view of aristocratic-wage workers in Britain with American pay, noting high U S wages lessen revolutionary appeal. It claims Soviet leaders live luxuriously while soldiers suffer, predicting weak influence of Russian revolution abroad.
Rainfall Saturday afternoon halted a scheduled double header between the American Legion and the 37th Infantry and the Laredo and National teams at Caliche Park. Laredo now hosts four amateur clubs. fans are urged to support local baseball by attending weekly home games at the new park.
A notice from F. A. Adair offers to represent clients before the Land Office and other state departments. Based in the Littlefield Building in Austin Texas, the service promises to save time and money with reasonable charges. Dated 8 2 1m.
John F. Nugent, awaiting renomination for Idaho's U S Senate by the Democrats, serves the unexpired Brady term. A longtime Democratic leader from Maho, Nugent chaired the State Committee, and as a lawyer began in Silver City before moving to vise. Notably, he defended the Western Federation of Miners in the Caldwell case over Governor Steunenberg's murder.
Historical notes mark August 2 with Oliver Hazard Perry born in Rhode Island and-died 1819 at Trinidad. Silas Deane, born Groton Connecticut 1737, died in England. Sir William Herschel, born 1738 in Hanover and Navy, died in England. Queen Victoria visited Paris Exhibition in 1855. Mexico taxes fortunes over 2000. Peace of Prague signed ending conflict between Prussia and Austria. Irish National Congress met in Cincinnati. Camp Logan Houston riot leaves 12 dead 20 wounded.
AUGUSTeS of Archduke Joseph resigned control of affairs in Hungary. The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to amend the Peace Treaty to grant Shantung to China.
Commander Robert Lee Bobbitt and Laredo Post No. 49 members left for Houston to attend the Texas Division convention in session there. About 4,000 delegates from across the state, chiefly from the 3rd and 90th Divisions, attend the gathering. Also note that two stray burros will be sold at public auction Tuesday morning August 24 at 10 o'clock unless the owners pay costs, per City Marshal M Brennan.
An advertisement offers a daily view of chances with a subscription price of 50 cents per month.
The ad extols Chamberlain's Tablets as a pleasant physic easy to take and mild in effect. Praised by users familiar with their good qualities they note only a quarter is lost in price.
The first twilight baseball game of the 1920 season will be at Caliche Park tomorrow evening starting at 6. The Laredos and the Nationals, two fast local teams, contend for the opener. Twilight games draw big crowds as they are played in the cooler evening.
An irritable disposition is often tied to indigestion. A person with good digestion is usually good natured. For indigestion or constipation, Chamberlain's Tablets strengthen the stomach and promote natural bowel movements.
A Rochester paper advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming it cures catarrh in all stages by internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 to any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials from readers. Sold by all druggists at one dollar.
George R. Weber former telephone exchange manager now in charge of the Corpus Christi district arrived Friday evening for a short visit to his wife and son. They are guests of Mrs. Weber's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Westbrook. Weber traveled from Corpus in his automobile.
The Consumers' Ice Co posts new pricing effective after August 20 for coupon books and cash ice. Rates vary by purchase type from 40 to 60 cents per hundred pounds, with ton and monthly contracts offered, and a prohibition on sales to ice peddlers.
A compact want ad feature highlights money making ideas and opportunities promoted in the Times Want Ads section. It notes available schemes and potential quick earnings while urging readers to explore the listings for details and terms.
County Agent Mally reports on a conference with A. and M. College experts to be hosted in Webb County for a week of lectures and field inspections. The program aims to standardize cotton varieties, with demonstrations of local crops and recommendations. Merchants and farmers are urged to reserve next Friday for the community study at Piks Hall.
A six month old baby posed for Inga Sanderson as Norma Talmadge in The Woman Gives at the Royal Theatre starting tomorrow. The baby fell asleep during the shot, preserved by the director, creating a humorous natural moment central to the pleasant production.
Large crowds flocked to the Rialto Theater for the feature Old Lady 31 starring Emma Dunn. A tale of steadfast devotion through poverty and hardship, the film is praised for its humane sentiment and moral strength, offering a refreshing contrast to typical thrillers.
A historical notice promotes oil interests near Burkburnett, claiming $40 invested now could yield $5,000 when the Cactus well comes in. It emphasizes leaseholders profiting more than stockholders and offers tracts at $1.50 per acre, urging immediate contact via phone 517 and Mr. Butler, dated August 21, 1921.
Webb County Texas votes in a Democratic primary run off to nominate governor lieutenant governor and associate justice. Polls open 8 a m to 7 p m at designated precincts with appointed judges and locations listed. Election conducted under Terrell Election Law. Justo B Penn chairs the Democratic Executive Committee.
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