Church Auxiliary and Bridge Club Notices
Tuesday events include the Junior Auxiliary meeting at the Rectory at 4 PM and Mrs B F Wright hosting bridge at 3 PM in honor of Mrs G C Woodman. Asher Smith hosts Tuesday Bridge Club at 3 PM. Heights Civic Club holds an important meeting at 4 PM at the school house. Mrs J S Penn hosts the Wednesday Auction Bridge Club at 3 30 PM. Parish Guild hosts a farewell party at 3 PM at Mrs H W Johnston's home in honor of Mrs G C Woodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
B. F. Wright
G. C. Woodman
Asher Smith
Heights Civic Club
J. S. Penn
H. W. Johnston
The Grandest Thing and Local Social Notes
A fragmentary page discusses freedom of speech and truth, plus a long list of social visits and events in Laredo Texas. Notable mentions include Mrs. Ernest Aldridge and Mrs. Donavan visiting San Antonio, Mr. Lykins returning from a business trip, Captain Zupann and Captain Hollingsworth’s travels, and multiple upcoming gatherings at churches and clubs. The Webb County League of Women Voters convenes, and the Missionary Notes cover Brazil and Korea studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Aldridge
Donavan
San Antonio
Woman’s Missionary Society
Methodist Churst
J. K. Thompson
Brazil
Korea
Rex Shanks
J. W. Thompson
Loftus
Green Martin
E. Shanks
Barr
Burnett
Guinn
A. G. Thompson
Laredo
Margaret Mussett
T. H. Mussett
Main Avenue High School
Mussett
Sophy Newcombe
Tulane University
Columbia University
New York
W. Greer Bridge Club Prize Winners At Meeting
W Greer on Monday afternoon and enjoyed the usual rounds of bridge. Mrs A Huberich won the high score club prize an etched water bottle while Mrs Ira O Meara took the guest prize a teacaddy. A refreshment course followed. Attending were club members Mesdames Huberich McComb Christen J B Penn Greer and guests Miss Mary Josephine Smith Marzelle Beene and Mesdames Buenz O Meara Sam Mackin Kate Hamilton James Allen J A Morrow Black and Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Greer
A. Huberich
Ira O'Meara
Mesdames Huberich
McComb
Christen
J. 8
Penn
Greer
Mary Josephine Smith
Marzelle Beene
Mesdames Buenz
O'Meara
Sam Mackin
Kate Hamilton
James Allen
J. A. Morrow
Black
Shelby
Keep Young With Dean's Kidney Pills Says Laredo Patient
W S Durborow of 1919 Farragut St states in 1915 and 1919 notes back pain from cold exposure, relief after taking Dean's Kidney Pills, claims no trouble for a year, and recommends the medicine. 60c at all dealers FosterMilburn Co Mizrs Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Laredo
W. S. Durborow
Farragut St
Ideal
Foster-Milburn Co
Mizrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Rail timetable lists trains to Corpus Christi and St. Louis
The International and Great Northern timetable shows Train No 1 to Corpus Christi at 9 55 a m Train No 2 from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m A through fast to St Louis leaves at 8 30 a m arrives at 4 00 p m Night Train departs at 9 00 p m arrives at 8 00 a m
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Corpus Christi
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Train Schedule
Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m for Minera arriving 10 20 a m. Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m for Laredo arriving 3 15 p m.
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
Sailor recounts shark encounter and lost leg
An old salt tells how he fell overboard and a shark grabbed his leg. A visitor asks what happened and he says he let the shark have the leg, noting he never argues with sharks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Salt
Weather outlook from New Orleans bureau
The Times carries daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau at New Orleans. Tonight shows cloudy and colder conditions. Wednesday expected to be cloudy throughout with similar conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Report
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am show a maximum temperature of 71 degrees and a minimum of 49 degrees. Wind generally from the southeast with clear skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McIntosh
Webb County Oil Prospecting Promises New Drilling
Webb County geologists and operators project eleven wells with three deep tests, signaling potential shallow or deep production. Oil traces were found around 1,400 feet in water wells, prompting an intensified drilling push across county sections. Laredo’s dry gas from Reiser field sustains city needs, while multiple firms including Imperial Oil and Cactus Oil drill near Webb and along the Laredo line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Texas
Laredo
Reiser
Imperial Oil and Development Company
Webb
T. A. Coleman
San Antonio
Ranger
North Texas
Cactus Oil Company of
Cactus
H. P. Street
Notice in Probate Webb County Texas 1920
The State of Texas commands publication in a Webb County newspaper for ten days before the return day. Celedonia Garcia as executrix petitions the Webb County Court for probate of Inez Garcia Ramon's last will and letters testamentary. Hearing is set for February 16, 1920 at the Webb County Court House in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
State of
Texas
Inez Garcia Ramon
Celedonia Garcia
Laredo
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Women Students Admitted at St Andrews Since 1882
Since 1882 women students have been admitted to nearly all departments of the University of St Andrews, the oldest of Scottish universities.
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University of St
Honduras Reports Fresh Revolutionary Outbreak
Managua reports a new Honduran uprising led by Don Alberto Membrene and Dr. Soriano. Government forces defeated the revolutionaries, who are retreating toward the Nicaraguan frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Managua
Nicaragua
Honduras
Revoluionists
Don Alberto Membrene
Soriano
Two More Aviators Held by Mexicans
Word was awaited on Lieuts. Osser and Wolf of Fort Bliss after Mexican soldiers captured them near Nacozari Sonora during a flight to Nogales. They were taken to Nacozari under arrest after engine trouble forced a forced landing. Reports said they were being treated with consideration.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Osser and
Wolf
Fort Bliss
Nacozari
Sonora
Mexico
Fort Blss
Nogales
Britain’s big movie factory plans huge London studio
London reports English motion picture producers form a British corporation to compete with American studios. A gigantic studio, 200 feet by 150 feet, will house six productions at once with a 100 foot long water tank, electric suns of half a million candlepower, and adjacent dressing rooms, stores, baths, a large restaurant, and recreation rooms to minimize delays during filming.
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London
Los Angeles
America
England
Of Interest To Women In May Marriage Days
No Italian maiden will consent to wed in May with certain days forbidden. Monday is unlucky for future marriages and Saturday is reserved for widows. Tuesday is deemed impossible due to witch associations, and Friday and Wednesday are fast days. Consequently Sunday is usually chosen for celebrations.
Exalted German Crown Prince Leads War Crime Extradition List
Paris reports the allies will demand extradition for war crimes with former Crown Prince Frederick William at the head of the list. The note detailing the names is approved by the council of ambassadors and will be delivered to German representatives immediately.
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Hae
Associated Press
Paris
Frederick William
Germany
Council of Ambassadors
West Texas Chamber to discuss A and M College plan
In Fort Worth on February 23 the West Texas Chamber of Commerce executive committee will meet to discuss creating an A and M College for West Texas and redistricting the region.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
A. & M. College
West Texas
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Prolific Albany Family Welcomes Triplets Again
A prolific Albany Alabama family the Posy Livingstone clan registers a second set of triplets born yesterday within fifteen months making six children in two triplet births all described as healthy.
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Associated Press
Albany
Ala
Livingstone
Pershing Welcomed by Crowds in San Antonio Parade
General Pershing arrived in San Antonio to a throng of aviators and civilians. The welcome ceremonies at Alamo Plaza drew cheering crowds as the commander rode past on the way to the Alamo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Pershing
Alamo Plaza
Alamo
Daniels Explains Differences With Admiral Sims About Naval Awards
Secretary Daniels testified before the senate investigating subcommittee detailing two main clashes with Admiral Sims on navy decorations. He defended changes in how valor and sea service are weighed and whether the Distinguished Service Medal should be awarded when commanders sink or are seriously damaged by submarines or mines.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sims
Daniels
Senate
Navy Department
Navy
Knight Board of Medal Awards
Simms
Cor
Independent Telephone Meeting Draws Delegates to Atlanta Convention
Delegates from many parts of the country gather in Atlanta for the annual United States Independent Telephone Association convention. Sessions begin tomorrow and continue through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
United States Independent Telephone Association
Investment claim for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A reader notes the cost of a cold in dollars and cents and asserts a man should rest when ill. It claims ten days to recover with usual care, but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can shorten this time, and keeping a bottle at home is a good winter and spring investment.
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Chamberlain
NEWBERRY COUNSEL OUTLINES DEFENSE IN MICHIGAN SENATE CASE
Grand Rapids, Feb 3 Tru man H Newberry entered the 1918 senator Campaign in Michigan at the solicitation of others and not in fur therance of a scheme to get a seat in the senate said James O Murfin of Detroit outlining to the jury the defense stance regarding the charges of conspiracy and fraud on trial 12% mon are charged
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Senate
James O. Murfin
Detroit
United States District Court
Texas education heads meet to relieve school crisis
Austin February 2 under Governor Hobby a meeting of state education leaders, the board of control and the state superintendent discusses ways to ease the serious Texas school crisis caused by teacher shortages and funding gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Hobby
Board of Control
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
How Leap Year Affects You
Washington reports on leap year adding a day to February and reshaping finances. It notes the extra day yields 66 days of revenue for Uncle Sam instead of 60, boosts Post Office profits, and may burden monthly salaried workers with an unpaid extra day and higher household costs. Merchants face little gain as the extra day falls on Sunday, limiting additional business.
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Washington, D. C
Uncle Sam
Post Office Department
Today’s events and notable anniversaries in brief
Feast of St Blaise marks the day while James Densmore’s birth centenary is noted. Bolivia observes a national holiday for Gen Sucre’s birthday. The Waldorf Astoria hosts the annual charity ball, a premier social event in New York. Switchmen’s Union of North America delegates meet with Director-General Hines to discuss wage increases with the Railroad Administration.
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St. Blaise
James Densmore
Bolivia
Sucre
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Switchmen's Union of North America
Hines
Railroad Administration
Also Mentioned on This Page
Violet S. Oberfeldt
Julia C. R. Door
L. Lykins
Aire
Captain Zupann
Captain Hollingsworth
Lucille Murphy
Mrs
George Murphy
Brownsville
Janie Kerr
Norwood Witting
C. H. Brient
J. W. Mussett
John Wright
W. E. Albert
Alberthal
Camphuis & Rives
Mary's
Martha’s
Evning
Webb County League of Women Voters
Woman's Club
Nullos Club
Hal
Corpus Christi Caller
Ella A. Chittenden, D
Bertani
Berlin
Britain
Senate Committee
Admiral Sims
Independent Telephone Meeting
Newberry Counsel
Newberry
Paign
Wilson
League of Nations Commission
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