Brazil's Centennial outlined in friendship and trade goals
The article notes Brazil's 1822 independence centennial in 1922, outlines Brazil US relations, trade proportions, and a proposed half million dollar Monument of friendship by the American Chamber of Commerce for Brazil. It argues for expanding commerce, education, and mutual understanding between nations. It ends with a religious tone on fire safety education for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Portugal
Dom Pedro
Lisbon
United States
South America
Amazon
Teutonic Alliance
North Sea
American Chamber of Commerce For
Europe
United States of America
United States of Brazil
Deadly negligence leads to two child fire deaths
Two young children aged four and six died within days of each other from burns while playing with fire. One child burned after clothing caught while stamping out a bonfire in the yard, in view of their mother who could not extinguish the flames. The other child perished in a play house when straw ignited, a shut door trapping the victim as the mother called the fire department.
Yale Forestry's Twenty Year Milestone Celebrated
New Haven Conn December 17 1911 about 135 of the 812 men who have graduated from the Yale School of Forestry since its founding twenty years ago will gather next year to celebrate the anniversary. The school is the oldest of its kind in America and has contributed many trained foresters to government and private forestry work. Forty one Yale foresters are now engaged in training new professionals across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Dee
Yale School of Forestry
America
Pitot Justifunions
Yale Mes
Yale
Store Robbed Last Night of Quantity Merchandise
A. Saft store at Hidalgo street and San Bernardo Avenue was entered by a burglar through a rear window last night. Forty pairs of shoes, five pairs of trousers, a lady's overcoat and other items were stolen along with $15 from the cash drawer. Police have no clue yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Saft
Hidalgo Street
San Bernardo Avenue
Saft
Sireming
Noted Mexican pickpockets sighted near Laredo amid festive season
Reports say three notorious thieves from inside Mexico appeared in Nuevo Laredo yesterday then vanished, prompting warnings from Laredo officers to beware. Local stores extend hours for Christmas shoppers and the carnival at the S. diers Club proceeds to aid tuberculosis efforts while Christmas seals go on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Noevs
Cuidado
L. Daiches
Sires
Juan Alvarez
Andrea Yerver
Marcos Vasquez
Maria Lina
S.diers Club
Saphead depicts Wall Street panic on Rialto screen
The Saphead shows an exact reproduction of the New York Stock Exchange with a crowd simulating a market panic. Duster Keaton stars as a grandly extravagant young man who attempts to save his father’s fortune, opposite William H. Crane as the financier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Stock Exchange
Metro
Rialto Theatre
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Duster Keaton
Wiliam H. Crane
Your Troubles May be a Warning of a Nervous Breakdown
Nine failures out of ten are due to personal physical conditions. Causes start with a little braining, weakened memory, insomnia, nervous indigestion and irritability. Nerves unstring, and finally there is a complete breakdown of the nervous system.
Sensapersa Promises Nerve Health Boost in Ten Days
An old advertisement touts Sensapersa as a blood tonic and nerve sedative to double nerve health in ten days. It claims every nerve and tissue will gain energy and health, urging readers to avoid failure and build health with two sizes priced 60 cents and one dollar at druggists or from the maker.
Dr David Jayne Hill as Secretary of State candidate
The article praises Dr David Jayne Hill as a capable future cabinet appointee with a strong educational background. It notes his university presidency at twenty nine, his writings in rhetoric and philosophy, and his career as Assistant Secretary of State, minister to Switzerland and the Netherlands, and ambassador to Germany from 1908 to 1911, along with his participation in key international conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jayne Hill
Rhetayle
Washington
United States
Switzerland
Netherlands
Germany
Belief in Wise Trees at Christmas Across Middle Ages
The medieval view held that during Christmas trees and plants gained intelligence. Legends describe trees spreading their branches to shield the Holy Family during the Flight into Egypt from Herod’s pursuing soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Herod
Crowley Los Angeles Woman Credits Tanlac Recovery
Mrs. M. C. Crowley of 1041 South Hill Street Los Angeles says Tanlac restored her health after climate and other medicines failed She describes severe weakness sour stomach gas weight loss and nervousness with improved appetite sleep and strength since taking Tanlac Sold in Laredo by City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RS. M. C. Crowley
Los Angeles
Tanlac
M. C. Crowley
South Hill St
Laredo
City Drug Store
Chippendale Book Showcases Historic Cabinet Maker
A rare 1754 London volume The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Director by Thomas Chippendale is being exhibited at the Pennsylvania Museum and Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park. The work features copper plates, Gothic and Chinese designs, subscribers list including nobility, and commentary on its practical execution by skilled workmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Free
Pennégyivania Museum
Memorial Arts
Fairmont
Park
Gentleman and Cabinyet
Thomas Cuppendale
London
Hugo
Earl of Northumberland
Isva
Chippendale
George Til
Khendang
China
England
Mexican Border Passport Fees to Be Eliminated
Mexican Consul General Arturo de Saracho reports that new orders from Mexico City will end the $10 visa charge for local border passports between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo and similar routes. The change will cut visa costs to $2 for passes and local or border passports, easing travel for cross border trade and daily commuters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arturo de Laracho
Sinaloa
Mexico
Mexico City
General de Saracho
Laredo
Texas
Nuevo Laredo
Notice of Bor Tex Oil Co bankruptcy creditors meeting
In United States District Court at Laredo the Bor-Tex Oil Co bankruptcy proceeding informs creditors that the company was adjudicated bankrupt on November 12 1920 and that the first meeting of creditors will be held December 28 1920 at 4 P M in the U S District Court room Webb County Texas. The referee Mo C Scott issued the notice December 15 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bor-Tex Oil Co
Bor-Tex Oil Company
U. S. District Court Room
Laredo
Texas
Webb County
Boy Artful Jailbreaker Recaptured After Third Escape
Arturo Siller, 14, arrested weeks ago for theft from Ruchter oOddier and Kress stores, escaped county jail twice. He was recaptured yesterday afternoon by Special Officer Abel Cantn after a long chase while disguised with goggles and a cap. He faces trial next week on theft charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arturo Siller
Ruchter
oDdier
Kress
Abel Cantn
Siler
United States Marshal Sale Notice in Texas District
Public auction sale by U S Marshal of pistols revolvers and ammunition described in the December 15 1920 order of sale in the Southern District of Texas. The sale will be held January 1921 at 10 00 AM in the Federal Building court room in Laredo Texas. J A Herring U S Marshal 3 D T and Allen Walker Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern District of Texas
United States District Court
Federal Building
Laredo
Texas
Colt’s
Th. W. RK
Court to Try Criminal Docket Next Week
The district court will convene in this city with most time devoted to civil cases. On Monday morning the criminal docket will be called for trial and three or four cases will be disposed of. Only six bills of indictment were returned this term, making the criminal docket unusually light.
New Sunday Train Schedule Affects Laredo Trains
Effective Sunday December 19 at 12:01 am the International and Great Northern Railway changes arrivals and departures in Laredo. Southbound No 1 will reach at 7:30 am, Southbound No 6 at 4:50 pm, Northbound No 8 departs 11:16 am, and Northbound No 2 departs 10:00 pm, with improved connections to Mexico trains though the afternoon arrival is delayed by twenty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International & Great Northern Railway
Laredo
National Lines of Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Soldiers Carnival Opens With Joyful Night Of Fun
The Soldiers Club hosted a lively opening night with two bands cabaret booths confetti candy and a roof dance under stars. The carnival runs tonight and Saturday from 8 pm featuring Legionnaire Bobbitt as auctioneer for donated goods promising hearty amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers Club
Legionnaire
Bobbitt
Christmas Wishes From Laredo Friends Mr and Mrs Arturo de Saracho
Mr and Mrs Arturo de Saracho extend a holiday greeting to their Laredo friends and acquaintances. They offer best wishes for a merry Christmas and a prosperous, happy New Year as they depart the city to spend the holidays with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Arturo de Saracho
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
Forecast from New Orleans bureau via The Times notes tonight and Saturday as fair with frost. Local report lists Fort McIntosh observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am: maximum temperature 66 degrees, minimum 34 degrees, wind mainly northeast, sky clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
L. B. Smith Garage Ad Promises Quality Auto Repair
Notice states that after purchasing R G Tonkin's interests in the garage at 1011 Matamoros Street, L B Smith offers first class American mechanics, prompt service, right prices, and guaranteed work with a local motto. Dated 12-11-6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Tonkin
Matamoros Street
L. B. Smith
Notice to Hunters in Pastures and Lakes
Notice from WORMSER BROS dated 11 6 2m prohibits hunting or fishing in their pastures and lakes and requests not to ask for permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormser Bros
Christmas Clothing Drive For the Poor Urged
Residents are asked to donate old clothing or toys for the poor by calling Ursuline Convent lines 658 or speaking to Mrs. Purcell 954 Mrs. Wright 164 Mrs. Cullinan 288 Mrs. Brennan 3 or Mrs. Matthews 344. Packages may be left at Border Gas Co or at Royle K. Mims residence 1619 Matamoros Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ursuline Convent
R. B. Purcell
J. H. Wright
M. P. Cullinan
Hal Brennan
Alfred Matthews
Border Gas Co
Royle K. Mims
Matamoros Street
Jes' Call Me Jim at the Royal Theatre
The new Golawyn Picture starring Wild Rogers plays two days at the Royal Theatre beginning today. Four year old Jim mie Rogers has a prominent part as the timbered forest setting frames the cabin scenes and the fugitive Paul hiding from pursuers.
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Santa Crag
Cal
Big Woods
Me Jim
Golawyn
Wild Rogers
Royal Theatre
Jimmie Rogers
Great Forest
Jim
Paul
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Rio Grande
Buick Co
H.C. Hall
Rio Tivande
Mesteo
Lorde
Ixtle
MO. C. Scott
Boy
Houdini
D.L
J. A. Herring
U. S
Allen Walker
Will
W. Woolworth CO
Weather Forecast
Royal
Slater
Chiropractic
Kiro-Praktik
Ella A. Chittenden
D. C
Palmer
Bertani
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