Mexican Posadas Seen Brightening Local Christmas Traditions
The piece notes Laredo residents increasingly observe the Mexican posadas with lit shrines at houses. Devout women revive the custom, linking it to Advent devotion while contrasting with popular gift driven Christmas. It also discusses sugar price controls and government regulation stabilizing markets amid wartime uncertainty.
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Laredo
Jesus
Mexico
Mary
Joseph
Sido
New Spain
Congress extends government sugar control for another year
The passage of a bill to continue government control of sugar for one more year is welcomed by wholesale and retail dealers, who seek protection from profiteering and support honest practices, while the public desires certainty of supply to prevent famine and shortages across the country.
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Congress
Sugar Trust
Notable Birthdays In History Observed On December 17
Ex Prince Joachim born Potsdam 29 years ago today. Mackenzie King born Kitchener Ont 43 years ago today. Sr Pierre Houx director Pasteur Institute Paris born 66 years ago today. Admiral Richard Wainwright retired here in Washington D C 70 years ago today. Clinton Rogers Woodruff born Philadelphia 51 years ago noted for public welfare work.
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Prince Joachim
Kaiser
Potsdam
Williste Lyon Mackenzie King
Kitchener
Ont
Pierre Houx
Pasteur Institute of Paris
Richard
Fighting Dick
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Philadelphia
Poll tax payments slow but brisker soon
Voters are urged to obtain county and city poll tax receipts now to be eligible for upcoming elections in Laredo. The piece notes holiday delays and highlights that the January 31, 1920 deadline remains the last day to secure poll tax payments before voting rights are affected.
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Laredo
Masonic Notice for Laredo Lodge Meeting Tonight
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M tonight at 7 30 p m Work in M M degree All visiting brethren invited to attend Fritz Werner W M.
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Laredo
A. F
A. M
Fritz Werner
W. M
Criminal Docket Call In District Court Today
District Court today hears cases on the criminal docket set for trial by District Attorney John A Walls. Lino Torres pleaded guilty to automobile law charges and received fifteen days in the county jail. Emilio Rodriguez stands trial for automobile law violations.
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John A. Walls
Lino Torres
Torres
Emilio Rodriguez
Knights Templar invite for evening gathering announced
Sojourn ing Sir Knights are cordially invited to a 7:30 p m gathering hosted by the Eminent Commander W H Mims and the recorder.
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Knights Templar
Mandery
Nordavia Sihundleltia
Order of Eminent
W. H. Mims
Oil Leases Recorded in Webb County
Six more prospect leases for oil and gas rights in Webb county were filed today by the Imperial Oil & Development Co of Cisco Texas. Leases are being filed daily as parties seek Webb county land for prospecting with hundreds of thousands of acres already under lease by various oil concerns and individuals nationwide.
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Webb County
Imperial Oil & Development Co
Cisco
Texas
United States
Christmas Trees At Joe Barberio Co Sale
Christmas Trees of all sizes have arrived at Joe Barberio Co and are for sale at reasonable prices. Telephone 292.
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Joe Barberio & Co
Telephone
Christmas Week Special Items From Local Retailers
Lard special 30c a pound for homemade French Christmas candy at Pappas. Dressmaking by Mrs. A. M. Horner 1602 Washington St. We sharpen razors and scissors at Laredo Barber Supply Co. Parisian ivory manicure sets $1 to $6 at Laredo Music and Jewelry Co. Turkey季 not cheap this season and various candy boxes at Pappas. Plumbing by B Juarez day or night. J L Fierros buys and sells everything from pins to locomotives. Christmas travel and visits noted around Laredo with Bellmont rooms and apartments.
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Pappas
A. M. Horner
Washington Street
Laredo Barber Supply Co
Flores Avenue
Laredo Music and Jewelry Co
Wil Keys
Laredo Soldier Milton Gilmore Returns Home for Christmas
Sergeant Milton Gilmore, son of Mr and Mrs W H Gilmore, of Laredo, arrived home with the Thirtieth Infantry from Camp Pike to spend the holidays. He was among the first WWI expeditionary forces to go overseas and saw action with the Third Division. Friends note his good health and steady service in the regular army.
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Laredo
Milton Gilmore
W. H. Gilmore
Thirtieth Infantry
Camp Pike
Arn
Aare
Sergeant Gilmore
America
Laredo Vegetation Fared Well After Severe Freeze
The Laredo section reports no damage to young cabbage Bermuda onions and other crops after last Saturdays cold spell when the temperature fell to 26 degrees. Diversified vegetation also escaped harm and is being irrigated to aid growth amid damp foggy conditions. Prospects point to a strong diverse crop in Laredo next spring.
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Laredo
Bermuda
Splendid Cough Medicine Advertised by Mrs. Clay Fry
Mrs. Clay Fry of Ferguson Station Missouri extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a splendid medicine. She says she uses it for children with croupy symptoms and for herself when coughing or with lung cold, noting relief after few doses and rapid recovery with a few days of use.
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R. B. Hooker
Nash
Ford
Texas Auto Sales CO
Chamberlain
Tocat
Ixtle
Horner’s
Farragut Street
Elk's
Electric & Ry. Co
Laredo Candy Co
Francisco F. Najera
Sarah Rodriguez
Andres Guevara
Refugio Aguirre
George D. Condren
Marguerite Nelson
Kennedy
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B. Juarez
J. L. Fierros
Bellmont
Oliver
Wm. A. Parker Co. Distributors
Flores Ave
Gex
Buick Automobiles
Republic Trucks
Goodrich Silvertown
RIO Grande Buick CO
Goodrich
Iturbide Street
Purina
Walker-Morrow Company
Sonora News Company
Webb County Lumber -Co
Cons
H. Brient
Sales
Mgr
Clingenpeel
Convent Ave
Fidel Cantu
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
At Times
Laredo Business College
Garland” Gas Ranges
Border Gas Company
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