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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1920
Page
8
A call for a nationwide uniform vital statistics registry argues it would prevent draft record errors and passport, marriage, and schooling problems caused by missing birth data. It notes Texas and about 23 other states lack strict enforcement, and cites France as a model of cradle to grave recording.
A historical note explains that transportation troubles stem from heavy reliance on railroads for trade. It contrasts U S shipping with Europe where coastal waters enable easier country-to-country movement without transshipment. Examples compare distances between Marseilles and Havre, Genoa and Antwerp, Trieste and Stettin, Odessa and Koenigsburg, Mariupol and Petrograd.
The piece argues for expanding water transportation alongside rail routes to shorten shipping distances, citing Europe’s canals and rivers as models. It urges using nearby seaports and coastwise trade, building artificial waterways, and avoiding strict adherence to straight-line routes to reduce congestion and enhance national transport. It emphasizes Texas coast length and the need for coordinated rail and water networks to handle growing commerce.
Des Moines Aug 24 The State Fair opens with near full exhibition space and broad displays from nearly every Iowa county. Officials predict a record attendance over eight days with many farm products livestock and fruits on view. A racing program will begin later in the week under the Great Western Circuit.
Today marks the 125th birth anniversary of James W Wallack the actor. Northwestern Ohio State Fair opens in Toledo and runs to Saturday. Roosevelt campaigns in Sacramento while Christensen tours South Dakota. Montana holds primaries for two Congress seats and state offices. Delaware Republicans meet at Dover to pick presidential electors and state officers. Idaho Republicans meet at Pocatello and Democrats at Idaho Falls for nominations. North Carolina Farmers Congress meets in Raleigh featuring E T Meredith. A New England forestry conference in New London discusses US Canada print paper shortages.
The Rio Grande surged through Laredo with a rapid rise over the past day, prompting suspension of vehicle traffic on the international footbridge while pedestrians were halted. By afternoon, the river reached 15 feet, with the flood still increasing. bridges and crossings faced heightened danger and officials monitored the situation closely as the rush of water continued to rise. In other news, the Chamber of Commerce promotes a Webb County cotton industry smoker and institute at Elks Hall on Friday August 27 to connect merchants, farmers, and lecturers for talks on grading, pricing, and marketing.
Ek. T. Lestarrette of 1818 Sta Maria Ave Laredo reports years of kidney and back pain, dizziness and frequent painful urination. After two boxes Doan's Kidney Pills restored regular kidney action and strong back. Price 60c at dealers Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Mrs Emily Shaw claims RAT SNAP outperforms rival traps. She bought a 50 cent box after paying $2 for another trap, and reports catching 12 rats in a week while the rival trapped only three. RAT SNAP sold in three cake sizes at 66 cents and $1.25, backed by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
The Champion a two reel Chaplin comedy features him as an aspirant boxer with new tricks and a side splitting fight with the 20 pound champion Edna Purviance stars as the leading lady Leo White plays the fight promoter in a tale of burlesque romance Manager Kintz expects record crowds for the engagement slated at the Strand Theatre Priday.
Mr Vaughan, a farmer, recalls losing pedigreed seed corn stored in a gur ney sack hung from the roof after rats feasted on it. He reports finding five dead rats the next morning and credits RAT-SNAP with rodent control. RAT-SNAP sold by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co. and Sanitary Grocery in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25.
RAT-SNAP kills rats and mice and even scares away what it doesn’t kill. Rats die without odor and dry up inside. Sold in cakes with three sizes 36¢ 65¢ and $1.25. Available from A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
August 24 1920 notice from Deputy Collector of Customs Pont of Laredo Texas selling 595 cases salmon at public auction on September 4 1926 at 10 am for cash under Article 2976 RS A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs
Norma Talmadge stars in The Woman Gives a melodrama about gratitude jealousy and debt as Inga Sender son negotiates love and payment to a drug fiend while Daniel Garford remains a looming figure in a story set at the Royal Theatre with Bob in a supporting role and a vivid display of emotional conflict.
A salvage shop advertises Army footwear and apparel including 20,000 arms shoes 1,000 Army wool shirts 2009 Army cotton mattresses and 1 pairs ladies shoes new items offered at less than cost of manufacture located at 1701 Hidalgo St. 8-2-tf.
A historical note warns that most nervous breakdowns stem from personal health issues. It cites nine failures out of ten as due to weakened memory indigestion and irritability, leading to unstrung nerves and eventual nervous system collapse.
K. J. Stuart chief gunner's mate of the United States Navy has set up a temporary recruiting office on the third floor of the county courthouse in this city. The station will operate for about ten days offering enlistment information and immediate entry to qualified young men 18 to 26, with apprentices for under 18. Pay scales range from 54 to 126 dollars monthly, with bonuses and training opportunities, and former sailors receive four months pay upon reenlistment plus a 30 day furlough. Stuart will answer questions at the grand jury room.
In New York, demand for trans Atlantic travel surges while ships are scarce and tariffs rise. Third class travel remains common among the wealthy, with bookings stretching three months ahead. War losses and ship conversions limit tonnage, yet new American lines and partnerships promise added service. Passport and tax filings add to travel hurdles as rates span 200 to 500 dollars to Europe.
The highway 12 project from Chacon bridge to Zapata county line 17 miles long is advancing well. Plowing and grading are largely complete and once proper rain arrives the graveling will start. Contractors for grading surfacing bridges and culverts are pushing operations to maintain first class workmanship.
Members of the Harding and Coolidge Club and others signers are urged to attend a meeting at Red Men's Hall on Wednesday evening at 8 o clock August 25 1920 to elect and discuss Republican candidates for president and vice president. G Brewster H H Jefferies are listed organizers.
Webb county expects about 4000 bales of cotton to be marketed this year rather than 5000, as boll weevil damage persists and much of the crop remains late. By late forenoon the Laredo gin had processed 190 bales with little cotton on hand to gin.
A local advertisement promotes a ten dollar Eastman Kodak prize open to all until August 31. It urges readers to visit Moonlight Studio Bertani Building or inquire by mail for details. The note mentions Kodak film and finishing services and promises portraits of the better class day and night.
Vancouver notes an elaborate program for Imperial Press delegates. They arrive Vernon, then Vancouver for a welcome breakfast at Hotel Vancouver, tours of fisheries plants and mills, lunch by the Canadian Club with Lord Burnham speaking, and an outing. A Britannia copper mine excursion and a Victoria dinner follow before departure.
A collection of curious notes on subjects from Herschel’s comet weighs to kerosene drinking in Peru and Bolivia. It mentions Japan’s mint using X rays on workers, a poison ring found in Paris, a flying frog of Borneo, Japanese blind masseurs, and China’s primitive tea culture.
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