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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1920

Page

8

Daily Publication Subscription Rates for Laredo Area

The notice outlines daily and weekly publication options with mail postpaid delivery to the United States Mexico or Canada. Rates include one copy monthly six weeks and annual options with prices specified. Subscriptions are due in advance and addressed to Penn Publishing Co in Laredo Texas with telephone contact.

United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Penn Publishing CO Telephone Texas

Daily AP News Note From Monday's Daily

The text credits the Associated Press as the exclusive source for republication of all news dispatches and local news in this paper. It specifies republication rights and attribution for Monday’s edition.

Associated Press

The Healer in San Antonio Declared a Divine Healer

James Hickson a layman of the Church of England travels the country claiming no power beyond faith and prayer. In San Antonio he reportedly aided many with incurable ailments and a crippled girl walked after his blessing. He rejects hypnotism and ordination, emphasizing God’s power through simple prayer.

James Hickson Church of England San Antonio Laredo Dickson Episcopal Church Hickson Jesus Mr. Hickson

No Withdrawal From Demands for German Officers Surrender

The allies will not retreat from demanding surrender of German army and navy officers deemed criminal for acts contrary to civilized warfare. Public anger targets the monarchy and aristocracy, but justice insists on surrender and trial. Germany must hand over the accused or face implied abandonment of the treaty and accountability for atrocities in France and Belgium.

Germany France Belgium Edith Cavell von Lancken

Senator Reed Opposes Hoover Candidacy for President

Senator James A. Reed of Missouri, a lawyer born in Ohio and long active in Kansas City politics, has come out against the Hoover presidential bid. Reed, a former two term mayor, entered the senate in 1911 and soon showed independence from caucus and executive influence. During World War I he was part of a Democratic bloc that opposed food administration powers aligned with President Hoover.

James A. Reed Missouri Ohio Iowa Kansas City Senate Congress Hioover

Chronic Constipation and Gentle Laxatives

The piece notes some people rely on strong cathartics which dehydrate and worsen constipation. It recommends Chamberlains Tablets as a mild laxative tonic producing a gentle, nearly unnoticeable bowel movement with lower risk of subsequent constipation.

Today’s Birthday Highlights From the Nation’s Notables

Knute Nelson United States senator from Minnesota born in Norway 77 years ago today Maj Gen John Biddle commanded American forces in Great Britain born in Detroit 61 years ago today Fitz Kreisler renowned violinist born in Vienna 45 years ago today Robert L Owen US senator from Oklahoma candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination born in Lynchburg Virginia 64 years ago today Arthur D Davenport pitcher for the St Louis American League team born in Alexandria Louisiana 28 years ago today

Knute Nelson United States Minnesota Norway John Biddle Great Britain Detroit Fitz Kreisler Vienna Robert L. Owen Oklahoma Lynchburg Arthur D. Davenport St. Louis Alexandria

Allied forces reach Adrianople in eastern front advance

Allied troops report reaching Adrianople as the war widens in the Balkans. Steamship Celtic docks in New York with more than 3,000 American troops aboard amid ongoing combat in Bremen where Spartacan forces clash with Government troops.

Adrianople Celtic New York Bremen

February anniversaries and historic events listed

Today’s anniversaries note events from February 2 including the first UK parliament meeting in 1801, Benjamin Trumbull’s death in 1820, England’s first temperance society in 1830, Maria Bonaparte’s death in 1886, Georgia’s 1870 ratification of the 16th Amendment, Rhode Island women’s clubs formation in 1895, a 1916 Arkansas flood with eight deaths and major damage, and 1917 Prohibition bills signed by Oregon and Tennessee governors.

United Kingdom Great Britain and Ireland Benjamin Trumbull United States North Haven Conn Hebron England Bradford Georgia Rhode Island State Federation of Women’s Clubs Providence Arkansas Oregon Tennessee

Periodic Bilious Attacks Cited Home Remedy

Periodic bilious attack sufferers may notice appetite loss before an episode. They tend to eat at meal times despite not craving food. A light meal with no meat plus two doses of Chamberlain's Tablets could help prevent an attack.

Chamberlain’s

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Clearer Skin

Pimply skin motivation for using Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The ad claims the tablets cleanse blood and bowels, substitute for calomel, and produce a gentle, safe effect with no sickness or pain. Encourages taking one or two nightly for a week, pricing 10c and 25c.

Dr. Edwards Edwards

American Aviators Freed After Mexico Landing Near Guerrero

Two U S Air Force lieutenants Davis and Grimes landed by mistake at San Rafael de las Tortillas Mexico thirty miles west of Guerrero while relaying messages from Brownsville to Nogales. They were detained but freed by General Garza and returned to Laredo Texas with Consul Robertson. The plane was turned over to the American side. Davis s doctors note and Grimes heading back to McAllen pending flight to Fort McIntosh.

K. S. Davis G. Kk. Grimes San Rafael de Las Torrillas Mexico Guerrero Brownsville Laredo Nogales N. M Nuevo Laredo Julian Flores Saenz Matamoros United States Randolph Robertson Monterey Murguia Texas Grimes Heights Davis Fort McIntosh Saenz Robertson Francisco Gonzalez Reynaldo Garza Garza Rio Grande San Rafael de Las Tortillas Gomes Stoner Eighth Aviation Squadron General Garza Saen Times G. E. Grime Presidente Municipal Garcia Flores Saenz Fighth Aero Squadron McAllen Suenz

Women Pay Heavy Poll Taxes in Webb County

Poll tax records show City Collector issued 218 to women and 1,247 to men, with Webb county totals surpassing prior years. Exemptions boost women voters in Laredo and county primaries, as more than 300 women in the city hold exemption certificates and about 100 outside-city exemptions. Local women express confidence that Texas lawmakers will grant them the ballot.

de Lachica Ligarde Laredo Webb County Times Texas

Professional Wrestler Delivuk Seeks Match in Laredo

Charlie Delivuk of Wichita Kansas, a noted professional wrestler with a long winning record, visits Laredo seeking a challenger. He has faced top national wrestlers, including a 1915 draw with Pet Brown in Taylor, Texas, and insists on clean sport. He invites soldiers and civilians to test him, promising a hard fought bout and a clear showcase of effort.

Charlie Delivuk Wichita Kansas Laredo Delivak Pet” Brown Texas Taylor

Women vote surge in Texas primaries in July election

Texas women rush to qualify after a supreme court ruling validating poll tax paid voting. Webb county and Laredo show strong participation with about 400 potential voters, as July primaries promise a highly watched race from precinct constables to the U.S. president.

Laredo Webb County Supreme Court of Texas Texas United States

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promoted by Herrera's Pharmacy

An advertisement urges readers to take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to ward off winter illness. It claims to purify the stomach regulate the bowels and act as a spring tonic cleansing the system. Herrera's Pharmacy is named as the source.

Hollister Herrera

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