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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1920
Page
6
The Master of the National Grange warns that no relief is in sight for rising food prices, noting farmers, labor, and grain traders profit while consumers pay more. He cites record wheat crops and government controls, and urges lower farm prices as a remedy to avert unrest.
The incident over a mistaken flight led to delayed release amid red tape. Mexican authorities believed no foul motive, and local Guerrero officials treated the aviators with courtesy, showing the detention was a bureaucratic issue rather than racial hostility.
Empire Oil Co. aims to strike a 3500 foot well near Benavides in Duval County that may yield 1000 barrels daily or more. Town buzzes as crowds from Laredo and San Antonio gather to witness what could be Southwest Texas first oil gusher.
Virzel Dewey Oller surrendered to Sheriff on January 9 claiming desertion from the navy in 1917. He later had a knee infection treated at Fort McIntosh post hospital, escaped while under care, and remained at large. Deputy Ligarde notified naval authorities but received no reply before his disappearance.
Judson Harmon, a longtime Democratic leader and former attorney general, marks his seventy fifth birthday. A lawyer by training, he served as Ohio governor from 1909 to 1913 and later as Cleveland's attorney general, earning praise for enforcing laws against all violators. Native of Ohio, he studied at Denison University and Cincinnati Law School and backed Wilson in 1916.
Today marks birthdays of James G. McReynolds associate justice of the U S Supreme Court born Elkton Kentucky 58 years ago. William J Harris senator from Georgia born Cedar town Georgia 52 years ago. Porter J McCumber senator from North Dakota born Crete Illinois 62 years ago. Samuel M Felton president of Chicago Great Western Railroad born Philadelphia 67 years ago. Dr Alexander Meikelsohn president of Amherst College born Rochedale England 48 years ago. Harry F Slim Sallee pitcher for the Cincinnati National League baseball team born Higginsport Ohio 35 years ago.
February 3 marks events from 1845 Bridgetown fire to 1916 Ottawa fire. Notable items include 1860 Joel Jones death, 1870 Fifteenth Amendment ratified by Iowa, 1871 Paris relief train, 1875 Hartington Liberal leadership, 1890 Parnell libel case, 1897 women’s franchise bill second reading.
The article insists war demands full mental and physical vigor to win. It warns that fatigue, memory lapses, insomnia, digestive trouble, and irritability signal a stressed nervous system and the need to take action to restore nerve energy.
Lieutenants Grimes and Davis, two American aviators detained in Guerrero and Nuevo Laredo, crossed back to the United States yesterday afternoon. They praised Mexican officials and American Consul Randolph Robinson for securing their release and return. Davis rested briefly at the hospital while Grimes used the Eighth Aero Squadron camp as headquarters on the Heights.
The Laredo War Camp Community Service will go out of existence on January 31 1920. All bills against this institution or the Soldiers' Club maintained by the War Camp Service should be sent for settlement before February 5 1920. On that date books close and a final report goes to New York headquarters.
The 10 reel Harold Bell Wright story follows a farmer boy drawn to the city yet finding contentment in rural life. The Shepherd of the Hills screens Wednesday and Thursday at Strand Theater with a dramatic battle for the heart of the young man.
The article discusses chronic constipation often caused by overuse of mineral waters and strong cathartics that dehydrate the body. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild laxative tonic that produces gentle bowel movements with minimal risk of subsequent constipation.
This morning at the county courthouse door the sheriff sold the four lots owned by F. J. Handy to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy three district court judgments in favor of the city of Laredo. The lots were purchased for 465 dollars by J. A. Ortiz for Ricardo Chavana.
The article urges careful selection of cough medicine for children and praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for its safety and effectiveness. It notes it is pleasant tasting, free of harmful drugs, and favored by many mothers based on long experience.
A Rossville Georgia wife recounts her husband an engineer suffered severe abdominal injury from lifting. After doctors and castor oil failed, Thedford's Black-Draught relieved his symptoms, led to rapid improvement, and she credits it with saving his life.
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. ER. A. Manford on February 2, 1920. A marriage license was issued to Benjamin Franklin Smith and Lillian Christian Depenbrock. Poll tax totals for Webb County are not yet finished but likely available this afternoon. Imports from Mexico passed the Laredo port including tomatoes zinc baskets and ixile. The Strand Theatre features Blanche Sweet in The Unpardonable Sin today and tomorrow, while the Royal Theatre presents Rough Riding Romance starring Tom Mix. Public stenographer contact at 1110 Matamoros St. Phone 361. 1-31-31.
Two young men named Shuh-Shuh-Gah and Bud Platz arrive in Laredo to capture venomous snakes for commercial sale to an Eastern market. They plan to lasso the reptiles and hook them with a pole, pursuing the activity as their profession amid a dry spell and waning snake visibility.
County commissioners met in a special adjourned session to consider applicants for the late County Judge Page’s successor. They adjourned until 4 pm to continue reviewing the submissions and decide who may be appointed.
The article notes that people with periodic bilious attacks may lose appetite before an episode and eat only a light meal. It advises taking two Chamberlain's Tablets to avoid an attack, suggesting dietary restraint and remedy.
The Times advertises a daily watch service with opportunities and a monthly subscription price of 60 cents. The note emphasizes ongoing availability and affordability for regular readers.
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