Why He Likes Us Yankophile Views From Chilean Visitor
A Chilean writer in Ultimas Noticias visits the United States and praises American manners and institutions. He notes lines, hygiene, police respect, walking rules, name status, religion diversity, youth in universities, and democracy, while suggesting Latin Americans could learn from Americans and admire Yankophiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ultimas Noticias
Santiago
Ctie
United States
Laredo
Don Fulano
Stock Exchange
Chile
Yellow fever serum and the race to conquer a dread disease
The piece surveys yellow fever’s terror in the tropics and the long struggle to curb it. It notes the Panama Canal era deaths, the mosquito transmission discovery, and Dr Noguchi’s germ research. It argues immunizing serum as vital with Havana cited as an example of progress against the disease.
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Pire
Panama Canal
Panama
Noguchi
Havana
Porta
Rt Rev Denis O Donaghue marks decade as Louisville bishop
Rt Rev Denis O Donaghue completes ten years of service as bishop of Louisville. A native of Indiana, he trained at St Thomas Seminary Bardstown and Grand Seminary Montreal, was ordained in 1874, served 21 years as Vincennes diocese chancellor, then led St Patrick's Indianapolis before his 1910 appointment to Louisville succeeding Bishop Mce Closkey.
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Denis O’donaghue
Louisville
St. Patrick's Church
Indianapolis
Mce Closkey
Notable Birthday Luminaries Across Nations Today
Alexandre F. Ribot, former French premier born at St. Omar, celebrates 78 years. Robert B. Mantell, veteran stage actor born in Genesee County New York, turns 69. Patrick J. Moran, manager of the Cincinnati team, born in Witchburg Massachusetts, ages 44. Babe Ruth, famed homerun hitter with the New York Americans, born in Baltimore, age 26.
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Alexandre F. Ribot
St. Omar
France
Robert B. Mantell
Genesee County
N. Y
Patrick J. Moran
Cincinnati
Witchburg
Mass
George
Babe) Ruth
New York
Baltimore
Japanese Doctor Claims Yellow Fever Microbe Discovery
Dr Hideyo Noguchi announces the discovery of the tiny organism believed to cause yellow fever and says he has cultured it. He plans to develop a serum for inoculation to confer immunity and is conducting experiments in Mexico using human blood samples rather than guinea pigs.
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Hideyo Noguchi
Noguchi
Mexico
Laredo Welcomes Return of Thirty-seventh Infantry Band Concerts
The Times reports the Thirty-seventh Infantry Band under Carl Emil Everlof will resume Sunday concerts at Port McIntosh at 6:30, restoring a full lineup after 1919 demobilization. Music lovers anticipate strong attendance, with guard mount at 4:30 following the performances.
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Thirty-seventh Infantry
Carl Emil Everlof
Port McIntosh
Laredo
Everlof
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Says Mrs. Cook
A Laredo resident recommends Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and back pain. Mrs. C. EB. Cook reports relief after using one box, noting headaches, dull kidney discomfort, and dull back pain improved quickly. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Doan
C. EB. Cook
Lexington Ave
Laredo
Dean
Mabel Normand to Star at Royal Theater in Laredo
Mabel Normand arrives tomorrow to perform in the s silent film and stage production Pinto at the Royal Theater with matinee and evening shows. Fans flock as excitement mounts with a bustling crowd anticipated to fill the venue.
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Mabel Normand
Royal Theater
Laredo
Pinto
Mabel
the Royal
Wreck north of Cotulla delays L and G N trains
A serious wreck north of Cotulla derailed several cars and damaged the bridge and track. Trains between San Antonio and Laredo were belated yesterday and today with multiple departures delayed by hours as repairs continued through the day. Passengers and freight service faced slow recovery and possible small delays for this afternoon's schedule.
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Cotulla
San Antonio
Laredo
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Ry Stockholders Meeting
Notice states annual stockholders meeting at the company's Laredo offices on Thursday March 4 1920 at 3 p m to elect a board of directors and handle other business. Regular board meeting follows at the same place and date. J D Merriman secretary Laredo Texas February 4 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Ry
Laredo
Texas
Empire Drills Deeper in Benavides Well
Corpus Christi Caller's staff correspondent reports Becker No. 1 at Benavides will be bored to about 4000 feet, 500 feet deeper than present. Despite no gusher yet, the Empire Fuel and Gas Co. stays optimistic, continuing to drill deeper to find oil while noting improving oil content in drilling mud and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Benavides
Empire Fuel and Gas Company
San Diego
Chronic Constipation Treated With Mild Laxatives
The piece warns that mineral waters and strong cathartics can worsen chronic constipation by draining body fluids. It endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as a gentle laxative tonic that promotes a natural, barely noticeable bowel movement without increasing future constipation risk.
Wortham Shows To Start Engagement On Saturday
The Great C A Wortham Shows return to Laredo for Washington's Birthday celebration visits. They will set up Friday morning and begin engagements Saturday night with larger attractions and new features. Admission to the carnival grounds near the old station is free, charges apply only for ride and tent show admissions.
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C. A. Wortham
Laredo
Times
Washington
For the Children Cough Remedy Praised by Mothers
For children every cough medicine should be pleasant to take free of harmful drugs and truly effective. Long experience shows Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets these conditions and is a favorite with many mothers.
Laredo Business Street Growth Prompts Name Debate
Webb county commissioners plan a Monday session at the courthouse. Local births report a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Reuben B Lott. Imports through Laredo include silver corn zinc and ixile. New licenses issued include Gonzales Ramon Navejar Martinez Sanchez Garcia. Automotive row may crown Florés Avenue as the city’s business hub with several large dealerships nearby.
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Mexico
Laredo
Ixile
Webb County
D. D. Davis
Juan Gonzales
Concepcion Ramon
Enrique Navejar
Carmen Martinez
Manuel Sanchez
Florencia Garcia
Mrs May Ward Wilkinson Dies in Corpus Christi
Telegram from Corpus Christi reports the death of Mrs May Ward Wilkinson at 3:30 PM yesterday. Formerly Mrs William B McCampbell she was a prominent Corpus Christi woman and daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J W Ward. She leaves three brothers and one sister.
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May Ward Wilkinson
Corpus
Ed Denike
Corpus Christi
William B., McCampbell
Wilkinson
May Ward
J. W. Ward
Laredo
Army Salvage Items Listed in Notice
Army salvage sale lists 22,000 shoes tents garbage cans mattresses aluminum mess kits hats underwear saddle blankets leg bindings auto tires and tubes field boilers buckets bread pans 16,000 pounds of flour suitable for hog feed and other articles. Economy Salvage House 1701 Hidalgo St. 7 tf.
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Hidalgo St
Society and travel notes headlining May social notices
Baltimore Sun reports Mrs Genaro Morton arrives as guest of Mrs Leyendecker and updates on local visitors. E H Buenz returns from Mexico City trip. Joe Vidales to visit relatives in Wacinal. Mrs Everett Armstrong ill in Mercy Hospital. Armstrong to be in Laredo next week. Post dance postponed. Wednesday Auction Bridge Club hosted by Mrs M S Ryan at 3:30. Parish Guild tea hosted by Mrs G Woodman. Mrs W T Hill and Miss Hill to entertain in afternoon.
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Anna May Mussett
Soldiers Club
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
B. Y. P. U. of Baptist Church
J. G. Burr
Minnie Burr
the Times
Genaro Morton
City
J. Z. Leyendecker
Everett Armstrong
Hebbrouville
Mercy Fospital
Armstrong
Laredo
M. 8. Ryan
Today’s anniversaries feature Millard Fillmore and other notable figures
February events mark births and deaths of historical figures including Millard Fillmore born in Cayuga County New York, Commodore Spicer born in New York City, and author Ann Radcliffe born in London. Notables include the Portland vase destruction in the British Museum, Hungary autonomy established, and Luxemburg granting women voting rights.
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Millard Fillmore
U. S
Cayuga County
N. Y
Buffalo
William F. Spicer
New York City
Charlestown
Mass
Ann Ward Radcliffe
London
Hungary
Peter T Washburne
Vermont
Woodstock
Lynn
Wei-Hai-Wei
Chamber of Deputies
Luxemburg
Rabbi Wilner to Speak at Bnai Israel Hall
Rabbi Wilner of Hauson widely known in Bnai Brith circles will address Congregation Bnai Israel on Sunday February 8 at 8 pm at the Bnai Israel Hall. Laredo residents are invited to attend this public talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilner of
Hauson
B’nai Brith
Congregation
B'nai Israel
Laredo
Rabbi Wilner
Social gatherings and school club programs noted
Mrs. George Moyer of Bar Antonio hosts a Blue Birds social at Mrs. Henry Ward’s home with about twenty five couples enjoying games and light refreshments. Elks hop features Mac's Sunnybrook Band led by Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald, with jazz rhythm and local players. High School literacy clubs Patrick Henry and Nulli Secundus present extemporaneous talks and declamations judged by local officials. awards go to Dionicio Garcia and Arnulfo Zamora.
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Blue Birds
Henry Ward
Gladys Sauvignet
Doris
Dorothy Wilson
Jennie May Gallahan
Lily Withoff
Anne McKinney
Helen Dixon
Nellie Ward
Eagenia Copeland
Mary Condren
Elks
Mac
Sunnybrook Band
Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald
Macdonald
Messrs
Ed. Brooks
Bill James
Earnest
Fred Buenz
Kornbluth
Patrick Henry
Nulli Secundus
America
Genevieve Camp
Lois Derby
Dionicio Garcia
Edward Leyendecker
Arnulfo Zamora
L. H. Wharton
H. M. Austin
Penn
Mesdames Bell and Miller
Ira O'Meara
Today’s World Events Mark Key Political and Cultural Milestones
The National Assembly of Hungary plans a today meeting while Israel celebrates the centennial provisional legislature of Arkansas historical ties. Denis O Donaghue marks a decade as Louisville bishop. Queen Wilhelmina and her consort begin their 20th wedding year. Nevada lawmakers convene for a special session on the federal woman suffrage amendment. Hundreds of women travel to Washington for a three day National Interchurch World Movement Conference. The 115th annual Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts exhibition opens in Philadelphia as a premier event.
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Arkansas
Denis O'Donaghue
Louisville
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Prince Consort
Boyle
Nevada
United States
Washington
National Interchurch World Movement
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Philaelphia
Centenary of Sherman Birth and Boy Scout Week
The piece marks the centenary of General William Tecumseh Sherman’s birth and announces Boy Scout Week recalling the Boy Scouts of America tenth anniversary. It notes a mass meeting by the Labor Party of the United States in Chicago today protesting infringements on civil liberty.
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William Tecumseh Sherman
Boy Scouts of America
Labor Party of the
United States
Chicago
Dollars and Cents: The Cost of a Cold and a Remedy
A social note suggests that a cold costs time and money as a man may not stop work. It asserts typical recovery takes about ten days, but Chamberlains Cough Remedy can shorten it with proper self care. A bottle at home is described as a wise winter spring investment.
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Chamberlain
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