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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1920

Page

6

Daily Telegraph Publication Rates and Subscription Terms

Daily published each evening except Sunday by mail postpaid to the United States Mexico or Canada or delivered in Laredo. One copy monthly 80 days one year 6.00 Weekly edition published Sunday by mail postpaid to the United States Mexico or Canada prices 2.00 per year 1.00 for six months 60 cents for three months. Subscriptions due in advance address communications to Penn Publishing Co Laredo Texas.

United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Penn Publishing CO Texaa

Associated Press Style and Local News Copyright Notice

A reprint notice from the Associated Press explains exclusive republication rights for dispatched and local news within the paper. The statement reiterates standard AP licensing terms and credits to the paper.

Associated Profile

A Sex Problem in Courtroom Hat Debate

Monday's Daily discusses women in courtrooms and whether hats should be removed. It argues suffrage carries equality obligations, warns against sex appeal swaying juries, and predicts women will dress for public events but juries are swayed more by tears and natural beauty than by headgear or hairdressers.

Phryne

Immigration and the high standards of American life

The author argues immigrants should assimilate to American ideals and living standards rather than drag down society. Emphasizing self-improvement, civic responsibility, and education, the piece contends restrictions aid national benefit and that newcomers can raise their own standards through contact with Americans.

Agriculure

30 000 Youngsters Suffer From Rickets In Vienna

Vienna faces a wide spread rickets crisis as under feeding leaves 30,000 children afflicted. The European Relief Council seeks 33 million dollars to aid 3.5 million European destitute children with food clothing and medical care.

Vienna European Relief Council

Polish Children in Need Appeal for $83 Million Relief

One and a half million Polish children require medical care due to hunger and want. The European Relief Council appeals to the U S for 83 million dollars to fund relief work for stricken Europe.

Poland European Relief Council United States Europe

We Buy Rags. Best Prices Paid At The Times Office

We buy rags of any type for reuse and recycling. Bring your soft clean rags to The Times office. We offer the best prices and prompt payment. Date 11 13 11.

Times Office

Save Money on Income Taxes and Refunds

Instructions on community income permits and amended returns without payment are outlined. Guidance covers savings on the fourth installment due December 15 on 1919 taxes and potential large refunds for prior years.

Notice in Probate for W H Mims Estate

Public notice from Webb County Texas states that executrix Anne Rt Mims seeks probate of the last will and testament and letters testamentary in Webb County Probate Court. Hearing set by the court for the third Monday of January 1920, at the Laredo courthouse. interested parties may appear and contest.

Probate notice in Webb County Texas for W. P. May estate

The state of Texas notices the Webb County probate case for the estate of W. P. May deceased. Alma C. May executrix has filed for probate of the will and letters testamentary. The hearing is set for the next probate term beginning January 17, 1920 at the Webb County Courthouse in Laredo, Texas. Interested parties may appear and contest. Attest J A Rodriguez Clerk Webb County Court. Sheriff Webb County Texas.

State of Texas W. H. Mims Anne Rt. Mims Webb County Laredo J. A. Rodriguez Webb Co A. D Laredo Daily Times Antonio Salinas F. H. Ligarde State of Texas W. P. May Alma C. May Adela Cecilia Hastings de Almendariz Manuel M. Almendariz

Young Chess Wonder Samuel Rveschewski Dominates Play

Polish chess prodigy Samuel Rveschewski, eight and a half, is in training near New York while in the United States for a two month run of demonstrations. He began learning at age three and has defeated top masters in Poland and across Europe. He plays fifteen to thirty opponents at once, while enjoying outdoor fun and a toy railroad, and has even amused German officers during the war with his chess prowess.

Associated Press New York Samuel Rveschewski Europe Samuel Tom Sawyer Huck” Finn America Tahoe

Estate filing in Probate Court for Adela Hastings de Almendariz

The general circulation notice reports the estate of Adela Cecilia Hastings de Almendariz, deceased. Manuel M. Almendariz is named executor, and the probate writ requires a return by the writ. Dated December 11, 1920, signed by Deputy F H Ligarde.

Big Winter Crops In Laredo Spinach And Cabbage

Laredo reports a vigorous winter harvest with spinach cabbage and other vegetables thriving despite frosts and a cold season. Onions are transplanting well and irrigation supports rapid growth as carload spinach shipments begin by train in about ten days surrounding Christmas. Overseas and local markets anticipate a record season with hundreds of carloads moving to market and cabbage soon joining the exports.

Laredo North Laredo South Laredo

Irwin Announces Dining Room Reopening at Traveler Hotel

To the public in general and to patrons in particular, the dining room at the Traveler Hotel has reopened. W. L. Irwin notes the restaurant will be pleased to serve customers as in the past, inviting continued patronage. December 2, 101.

Traveler W. L. Irwin

Deer Season Nearing End With Hunters Out Sunday

Deer season is closing at year end as daylight hours drift toward midnight December 31. Many hunters quest venison in cool weather hoping for a final buck, with reports of successful hunts and tales of big bucks eluding shots.

Mrs Laura Hoyt Praises Chamberlain's Tablets

Mrs Laura Hoyt of Rockport Faile writes that she has used Chamberlain's Tablets for three years and finds them splendid for headaches and bilious attacks. She volunteers praise for the remedy and offers to speak in its favor at any time.

Chamberlain Laura M. Hoyt Rockport Fale

The Star Rover at Rialto Theater Probed Belief in Reincarnation

A strong adaptation from Jack London's novel, The Star Rover, now at Rialto Theater, questions reincarnation as a driving theme. Critics praise the serious drama and the capable cast, calling it among the sharpest screen productions in years.

Jack London Rialto Theater

Memoried Young Gamer Recalls Chess Like Past Encounters

A youth shows prodigious memory by studying a board of men as in a partly played game and then, year by year, recalling and reproducing the moves from opening to checkmate with exact timing. He names the time and place of each game and the opponent, duplicating the sequence from memory.

Community Property Claims And Payment Taxes

Ed A. Christian, collector of internal revenue for the First District of Texas, explains how to handle community property income taxes. Clerks and field deputies will assist taxpayers in securing detailed instructions before filing claims. Revenue officers cannot prepare the claims, but will guide amended reports to support filings.

Ed A. Christian Internal Revenue First District of Texas Austin Texas Bureau Washington

Webb County Highway No 12 Work Progresses Slowly

Webb county commissioners report the fifth estimate paid to Krueger and Basse and W T Montgomery for Highway No 12 from Chacon to Zapata county line. One third of work and price completed after four months, with 15 1 10 miles remaining. Insurance policies totaling 45000 for the Webb county courthouse dated December 1 1920 to December 1 1925 also approved.

Commissioners Courts Webb County Chacon Zapata County Krueger & Basse W. T. Montgomery

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans notes tonight and Tuesday likely fair and colder. Fort McIntosh reports today's observations: maximum 91, minimum 55, wind from the north, conditions clear.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Times the Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Mexican Rope-Soled Shoes Arrive in England

English buyers can now purchase Mexican rope-soled shoes praised for dry weather comfort and cool wear. The arrival introduces a lightweight option favored for warm days and casual outfits, highlighting cross Atlantic footwear trends.

England

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a Mother's Favorite

The soothing and healing properties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy make it a popular choice for families. Praised for a pleasant taste and prompt cures, it is especially valued by mothers of young children for colds crop and whooping cough, and it is claimed to be free from opium and harmful drugs.

Constipation Relief Promised by Chamberlains Tablets

To insure a healthy bowel action and liver function take two Chamberlains Tablets after supper. They bring a gentle movement without unpleasant effects and banish the dull feeling often linked to constipation.

Chamberlain

Fourth installment on income taxes due December 15

The Times reports from Ed A. Christian, collector, that December 15 is the last day for the fourth installment of income and excess profits taxes. A ten day grace was removed by the 1918 act. Payment may be by cash or by money order or check, payable to Collector of Internal Revenue. Bills will be sent though failure to receive one does not excuse late payment.

Ed A. Christian Internal Revenue First District of Texas Commissioner of Internal Revenue Bureau of Internal Revenue Collector of Internal Revenue

Notice of Texas Mexican Railway public sale of freight

The Texas Mexican Railway will sell at its Aguilares Freight Station in Texas on Monday January 3, 1921, between 10 p.m. and 2 p.m. for cash the freight from Antioch California shipped February 2, 1920, reconsigned to Atlas Development Company. The lot includes oil drilling gear, pipe, lumber, machinery and tools, described in part, with proceeds to be disposed as required by law. C. M. Fish, Traffic Manager, Laredo, Texas, 11-30-29t.

Texas Mexican Railway Aguilares Texas Antioch California K. D H. P C. M. Fish Texas Mexican Ry Laredo

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