San Antonio bragging rights versus distant towns sparks debate
A long critique of San Antonio boasting about Laredo, Houston, and other towns as part of a larger dispute over regional claims. The piece pokes fun at annexation talk, notes pride in local resources like Laredo onions, and contrasts rival city claims with broader national interests in civic virtue and military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Alamo City
San
Laredo
Bermuda
Dallas
Port Arthur
el Paso
Galveston
Houston
Buffalo Bayou
Treasure Island
St. Louis
New York
Manhattan
Cotulla
Webb-Zapata
Pearly Gates
Essay Contest Opens for School Children to Boost Enlistment
War Department triggers nationwide essay contest asking pupils to write up to four hundred words on the benefits of United States Army enlistment. Entries due February 20, with school judging by three members and district winners sent to Houston for district representation. Secretary Baker will judge national submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peyton C. March
Pershing
Entay
Washington
Baker
Aftir
Perons
Laredo
Newadays Haa
War Department
United States Army
Houston
United States
Requiem Mass Planned for Jose Benavides
A requiem mass for the repose of Jose Benavides will be held at San Agustin church at 6 30 tomorrow morning. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
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Jose Benavides
San Agustin Church
Friends of
Theamily
Army clerk Johnson arrives to join Laredo intelligence office
Harvey E. Johnson, army field clerk, arrives from the Presidio at San Francisco to take station in Laredo and attach to the military intelligence office. Mrs. Johnson accompanies him to the border city to establish their future home.
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Harvey E. Johnson
Army
Laredo
Presidio
San Francisco
Military
Mrs. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Army Salvage at Hidalgo Street Yard Sale
Army salvage items include 22 000 shoes tents garbage cans mattresses aluminum mess kits hats underwear saddle blankets leg gings auto tires and tubes field boilers buckets bread pans 16000 pounds of flour suitable for hog feed and many other articles Economy Salvage House 1701 Hidalgo St.
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Hidalgo St
Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for colds and coughs. It promises relief from croupy coughs and throat pain, calling it a family remedy for grippe and similar attacks. Pricing shown at 60 cents and 1 dollar 20 cents per bottle.
Tanlac credited by Idaho farmer for curing rheumatism
Henry S. Howard of King Hill Idaho praises Tanlac after six weeks reporting a fourteen pound gain and relief from twelve years of rheumatism and indigestion. He says he can eat well work harder and walk without a stick and urges others to try the medicine sold by all druggists.
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Tanlac
Henry S. Howard
King Hill
Idaho
Birthdays on February 13 Across Arts and Sports
Celebrated figures born on February 13 include scientist and Antarctic explorer Cc. KE. Boreherevink born in Christiania 56 years ago, pianist Leopold Godowsky born in Russian Poland 50 years ago, Cape Cod writer Joseph Lincoln born in Brewster Massachusetts 60 years ago, Omaha publisher Victor Rosewater born in Omaha 50 years ago, New York Giants first baseman Hal Chase born in Los Gatos California 37 years ago, and Boston infielder Edward C. Voster born in Chicago 32 years ago.
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KE. Boreherevink
Christiania
Leopold Godowsky
Russian
Poland
Joseph
Lincoln
Cape Cod
Brewster
Mass
Victor Rosewater
Omaha
Hal Chase
New York
Los Gatos
Calif
Edward C. Voster
Boston
Chicago
War Revenue Bill sails through United States Senate
The United States Senate approves the War Revenue Bill amid ongoing fiscal measures. In Germany, Konstantin Fehrenbach, former Reichstag president, is elected President of the German National Assembly, signaling a shift in political leadership.
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United States
Senate
Konstantin Fehrenbach
Reichstag
German National Assembly
Doctor Garlick Returns to Practice in Laredo
Dr. H. Stow Garlick, specialist in diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat, has resumed his practice after vacation. His offices are at No. 202, Laredo National Bank Building. 2-11-6t.
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H. Stow Garlick
Laredo National Bank
Oil Pool Race Near Laredo Sparks Three Firms
Three oil firms in the Laredo area compete to strike first in a race for the region’s pay zone. Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co led by Lt. Eaton spudded in Tuesday, Imperial Oil & Development Co plans to start next week on the Coleman ranch, and Bor-Tex Oil Co awaits tools to begin drilling north of Laredo. Each company projects deep drilling to reach heavy production as dozens of sites prepare to follow within 30 days.
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Laredo
Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Santo Tomas
Imperial Oil & Development Co
T. A. Coleman
Ortiz
Lt. W. Eaton
L. M. Lane
Hamilton Hotel
Okla
A. H. Darnell
Coleman Ranch
Cisco
Texas
Darnell
Bar-Tex Oil Co
Ortiz Pasture
Pat M Neff Addresses Laredo Voters in Campaign Stop
Hon Pat M Neff a Texan and former Texas House speaker spoke to about three hundred citizens at Market Hall in Laredo last evening supporting his governor bid. He touted education, government economy and cutting unnecessary offices, avoiding mudslinging and letting his record speak for him. The audience showed interest and laughter at moments, and many supporters appeared won over.
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Pat M. Neff
Texas Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Texas House of Representatives
Market Hall
Nell
Pat Nell
Mr. Nett
Laredo
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promoted as Winter Tonic
An advertisement urges readers to take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to ward off illness. It claims the tea purifies the stomach and regulates the bowels as a spring tonic, with Herrera's Pharmacy named as the source.
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Hollister
Herrera
CERTIFICATES OF HONOR FOR LAREDO SOLDIER BOYS
Laredo Post of the American Legion held its regular monthly meeting at Elks Hall at 7 30 pm. A committee was named to compile names of Laredo soldiers eligible for French government certificates of honor to be distributed February 22. Alden R Muller resigned as post adjutant and M L Hanchett was elected to the post. A special meeting is set for next Thursday evening.
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Laredo
The
American Legion
Elks Hall
Webb County
Alden R. Muller
M. L. Hanchett
Vivian Martin at Strand in The Home Town Girl
Vivian Martin stars as Nell Fanshawe in The Home Town Girl at the Strand Sunday. The Paramount drama follows her simple trust and loyalty as she becomes a force for good and saves her erring sweetheart from disgrace.
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Vivian Martin
Strand
Little Star
Paramount
Strand Theatre
Miss Martin
Nell Fanshawe
Mexican Bakers announce bread price change in Laredo
Notice to the public states that from February 16, 1920 only pieces of sweet bread will be sold at two for 5 cents and rusk at two cents each. No more one cent pieces. White bread stays at government fixed price. From the Mexican Bakers of Laredo on 2-12-3t.
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Mexican Bakers of
Laredo
Cattle Shipment Crosses Rio Grande Into County
A shipment of 300 head of cattle moved from Mexico into the United States yesterday afternoon. The crossing was conducted by M. G. Ochoa who will pasture the cattle in this county.
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Rio Grande
M. G. Ochoa
Wise Woman praises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea
Mrs Kate Hall testifies after fifteen years of homemaking and four children that she would not keep house without Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. The product is described as driving away sickness and bringing health and happiness to the whole family, sold at Herrera's Pharmacy.
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Kate Hall
Hollister
Herrera
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Dr. King
Mee
Money Makers
Howard
Neigbor
Webb County Lumber Co
U.S
Baking PO
Mae Wy
Alu
Oil Pool
Bar
Tex Oil Co
Hanchett
Muller
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