Allegiance Day Sermon Warns of Radicals Threatening Nation
The piece labels allegiance day as a defense against radicals opposing American ideals. It cites Lincoln's Gettysburg words, condemns Bolshevik and anarchist influences, urges citizens to report critics, uphold laws, and pledge loyalty to prevent foreign or internal subversion. It contrasts Soviet poverty with capitalist possession and deplores forced redistribution.
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America
Russia
Abraham Lincoln
The Soviet Program and Lenine’s Peace Claim
The piece argues Lenine claims imperialism as the barrier to U S Soviet peace and calls for expropriation of landlords and capitalists, asserting Lenine and Trotzky rose from poverty to wealth after the soviet rise, and questions the practicality of that program.
Tubercular Texas Ex Soldiers
A Texas veterans fundraiser tribute by John L Danelley honoring tubercular ex soldiers who served bravely in war. He laments their suffering and lack of financial support for treatment, urging Texans and Laredo to donate rather than abandon them.
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Texas
Laredo
John L. Danelley
Finance Committee
Allegiance Day Services At Elks Hall Tomorrow
Tomorrow afternoon at Elks Hall community members and Laredo Webb County celebrate Allegiance Day with exercises and speeches by William Thomas Neblett Jr and F A Matt h es. French certificates of honor will be presented to families of 22 Webb County soldiers who died in service during 1917 1918.
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Elks Hall
Laredo
American Legion
Webb County
Times
William Thomas Neblett, Jr
F. A. Matthes
the Times
Buck
R. l L. Bobbitt
I. J. Cousineau
Luke W. Loftus
Percy R. Winch
Charles Woodus
George Bigden
Gustin K. Smith
Adams Bold
Jack Correu
Miles Little
Leonardo Diaz
Edmundo Lopez
Benjamin Hastings
Moises Carrero
Francisco Garcia
Lorenzo Rendon
Jose Ybarra
Harold Smith
Maurice Akabass
Jose Zamora
Louis II
Folsom
United States Army
William Lake
William L. Ford
United States Marine Corps
Navy
87Th Infantry
A. G. Macdonald
Genevieve Camp
Spiritual Healer Byron at 2016 Farra gut street opens Sundays
Phrenologist and spiritual healer Prof. Byron, a prominent figure, advertises healing for illness or distress and offers life advice at his address 2016 Farra gut street. The notice invites the sick and discouraged to seek help from the “Godgifted Man.”
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Byron
Farragut Street
Special Bull Fight for George Washington Birthday in Nuevo Laredo
A notable bull fight to honor Americans is slated in Nuevo Laredo. Five bulls from Hacienda Cruces and Hacienda Garabato will be faced by matadors Rodarte and Gomez in a two hour afternoon event from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Spectators may inspect the bulls at the bullpen beforehand.
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George Washington
Nuevo Laredo
Hacienda Cruces
Hacienda Garabato
Rodarte
Gomez
Pasture Lease Wanted for Two Thousand Cattle
Advertiser seeks to lease pasture for a term of years for about two thousand cattle. Request in writing full particulars on price location acreage and conditions. Reference 221 181.
Inter-Church Convention Ends With Broad Endorsement
Rey L H Wharton returned from Dallas where he attended the Inter Church World Movement Pastors Conference with over eight hundred ministers. Denominations ranged from Methodist and Christian to Presbyterian, with Baptists present though not fully cooperating. Leaders stressed unity of action without upsetting denominational lines. ministers pledged support within existing programs. Wharton to report Sunday at the Presbyterian Church on the movement and its aims.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Wharton
Inter- Church World Movement
Death of prominent Laredo businessman Thomas Reed
Thomas Reed, a leading Laredo merchant and proprietor of Reed's Drugstore opposite the city hall, died at 11:45 this morning after a week with pneumonia at his home 1716 Farragut street. A native of San Antonio aged 62 he is survived by his wife and two brothers George Reed of Norfolk Virginia and Allan Reed of New Orleans. The funeral will be held at Christ Episcopal church at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
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Thomas Reed
Laredo
Reed
George Reed
Norfolk Va
Allan Reed
New Orleans
Farragut Street
Christ Episcopal Church
Wanted General Agency Man for Southern Manufacturer
A southern manufacturer seeks a able man to take General Agency for this and additional counties, establish subagents, and carry a small stock. Position pays $500 per month and up, depends on man and territory, with strong earning potential. No competition. For details contact J. D. Lewis at Bender Hotel.
Sheriff from Hayes County hunts for stolen car in Laredo
Sheriff George Allen of Hayes County arrived from San Marcos with Mr. Wood to locate a car stolen last June and sold to a party in Laredo. Chief Deputy Fred Ligarde joined the party as they searched outside town but found nothing and returned to San Marcos.
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George Allen
Hayes County
San Marcos
Mr. Wood
Laredo
Sheriff Allen
Fred lLigarde
Allen
Auto Thieves Captured Following Merry Chase
Two U S army uniformed men stole B M Alexander’s car in front of the Laredo National Bank and fled east toward San Ignacio for the horse race. Deputy Zapata pursued, fired to halt them near La Perla ranch, they fled into the chaparral. car recovered in Laredo this morning.
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Marcial Zapata
la Perla Ranch
B. M. Alexander
U.S. Army
Laredo
Zapata
Music at Christ Church Tomorrow Services
The program for Christ Church services under Flora Dilgarde Anderson lists morning and evening items. Morning includes Processional Hymn 509 Diademata Anglican chants Benedictus and Beatitude, an Offertory Anthem Come Unto Me by Ford, and Hymn 590 Jesu Dilectissime. Evening features Processional Versicles Deus Miscreatur and Peace aries St Christopher, with an Offertory solo O Divine Redeemer by Gounod sung by Mr. T. S. Sheasby.
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Christ Church Tomorrow
Flora Dilgarde Anderson
Ford
Bouin Peete Balsas Voeves
Celebration by Laredo Soldier Boys at Fort McIntosh
Washington's Birthday observance shifts weekend due to Sunday. Fort McIntosh hosts a long program amid hundreds of locals and district troops with events led by the 37th Infantry Band. Morning includes parades, signal contests, machine gun and equipment tests, and team events. Afternoon resumes with sprints, relays, boxing, and a Co. M versus Machine Gun Co baseball game.
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Washington
Fort McIntosh
Laredo
37Th Infantry Band
Carl Everlof
Fort MclIntosh
Wigwing
Sunday Special Divinity Ice Cream and Local March to San Ignacio
Weather in Laredo forecasts cold tomorrow after a sunny springlike day. Many residents will drive to San Ignacio for the big horse race tomorrow forenoon with both sides backing horses. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Manuel de la Garza on Monday February 16. Imports from Mexico passed through Laredo, including three carloads of ixtle. Banks and public schools will be closed Monday for Washington's birthday observance. probate court session continues with little business transacted.
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Consumiprs Ice Company
Laredo
Manuel de la Garza
Mexico
Ixtle
Washington
Laredo High School Sweeps Morning Basketball Doubleheader
Fans filled the Laredo High School court to watch both boys and girls teams from Laredo High School face Holding Institute. Referee Rev. L. H. Wharton oversaw tight matches, with the final tallies: Boys 38 Holding Institute 4 and Girls 28 Holding Institute 14.
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Holding Institute
Laredo High School
Rev. L. H. Wharton
Bruni to raze landmark for new 110 foot brick block
A. M. Bruni plans a modern brick building on Hidalgo street near Fidel Cantu, fronting 110 feet on Hidalgo and San Bernardo Avenue. The existing rock corner structure will be demolished next week, a move Bruni says honors his early Laredo days while promoting progress and upbuilding the city.
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A. M. Bruni
Hidalgo Street
San Bernardo Ave
Fidel Cantu
San Bernardo Avenue
Laredo and
Webb County
van of Progress
Laredo
Mickey at the Royal Theatre Today and Tomorrow
On the Royal Theatre program the film Mickey featuring Mabel Normand is promoted as a masterpiece of humor and pathos. The description highlights a tear-stained world and a naughty tomboy from the mountains as she enlivens pranks and adventures.
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Mickey
the Royal
Royal Theatre
Mabel Normand
No School Monday Observed for Washington's Birthday
Superintendent L. J. Christen of the City Public Schools announces school closures Monday in observance of Washington's Birthday.
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L. J. Christen
The
City Public Schools
Washington
Dairy cattle breeding urged to capitalize Mexico trade
A Texas official reports that from January 1919 to November 1919 the port district cleared cattle to Mexico worth 276027 dollars, about 76000 of which were stock or range cattle and the rest dairy cattle. Roughly 2200 head average about 100 dollars each. he urges investment in high grade cows and pedigreed sires to develop a profitable regional dairy industry through export to Mexico.
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Mexico
Customs Office
Webb County
Silk Speculation Probe Sail To Asia From San Francisco
A six member commission led by Charles Cheney of the Silk Association of America will sail from San Francisco to Japan and China to investigate alleged excessive raw silk speculation. The group seeks remedies and aims to promote silk growing in China as imports soar and insurance concerns rise due to tied up capital.
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San Francisco
Cal
Japan
China
New Yok
Charles Cheney
The
Silk Association of America
America
Society News and Visits In San Ignacio Area
May social notes list visits, arrivals, and departures featuring Miss Ruth Scratchley, Miss Eula Ward, Hon. Marshall Hicks, and several families staying in the city. Blue Birds add members, a social meeting occurs, and Urbahn School marks Washington's Birthday with a program and early dismissal.
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Blue Birds
A. Poggenpohl
Genevieve Wilcox
Nellie Ward
Margaret Barlow
Elinor Morrow
Gladys Sauvignet
Lilly Withoff
Jennie May Gallahan
Anne McKinney
Helen Dixon
Clare Derby
Mary Condren
Eugenia Copeland
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Moscow
Lenele
Nikolai Lenine
United States
Soviet Russia
Lenine
Trotzky
New York
Allegiance
Inter-Church Convention
J. D. Lewis
Bender Hotel
Merry Chase
Christ Church For Tomorrow's Services
Money Makers
Laredo Soldier Boys
Fort Mintosh
Fy Society
Violet 8
Oberfeldt Society
Baptist Church
J. G. Burr
Minnie Burr
Epworth League
Methodist Church
W. L. Burr
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Ruth Scratchley
San Ignacio
Mrs. J. P. Craven
Rosario Street
May
Ida Scott
Corpus Christi
Ada Pereira
City
Eula Ward
Marshall Hicks
San Antonio
R. L. Bobbitt
R. A. Millar
Laura Moore
EB. L. Moore
Chester Burbank
Mrs. Beddoe of
Dallas
Rev
A. F. Beddoe
Rebecca
Barbara Biggio
Eugenia Lafon
Mr.l. A. Lafon
Joe P. Leyendecker
Leyendecker
Alamo City
Urbahn School
Julia Schultz
Little Patriots
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