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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1920
Page
3
The Royal Theater shows Buck Jones in The Last Straw this afternoon and tonight a thrilling Western romance and adventure. Also in town are local services and ads for laundry plumbing shoe repairs and notary public notices.
Empire Oil Co reports Becher No 1 near Benavides in Duval County has suspended drilling and baling for ten days or two weeks to await new tools for deeper operation. Prospects remain for a productive zone within a hundred feet deeper, though oil is not expected unless the well goes deeper by about fifty feet. reports of oil in gushes are disputed while mud and water volume were high. Further Benavides developments will be watched.
Mexican authorities near Nuevo Laredo investigated a bullet riddled body found hanging from a tree five miles south of Nuevo Laredo on the Rio Grande. Clothing torn, pockets robbed, no ID. Likely robbery motive. border patrol reported the discovery and ongoing efforts to identify the victim.
Rom Horner telegraph operator and active Laredo Volunteer Fire Department member died Wednesday morning. His funeral Thursday afternoon at 4 conducted at his home by Rev Father McLoy and at the grave by Rev Beddoe, with active pallbearers Leo Wright N A Miller Percy Ince Lawrence Leyendecker J R Fasnacht and R R Yglesias.
Col. E W well arrives in Laredo for duty at Fort McIntosh. Mrs Ashe Moore heads to Houston to visit her mother. Rev Summers of Arizona joins Fort McIntosh recreation work. Mrs Dan Healy and son depart Vampico after visit to Mrs Grace Cuff. Dr May Foster returns from Pearsall. Dr Leach arrives at Fort McIntosh from Fort Sam Houston. Miss Josephine Smith resumes duties after illness. Mr J R Moore returns from San Marcos trip. Mrs Norman P Groff leaves Fort McIntosh for Corpus Christi to visit Captain Groff on official business. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church hosts an afternoon at the church with bowls of sweet peas and a line patched quilt. Attendees listed, including Mesdames Northmore, A D Smith, O H Guinn, Beckham, Shanks, Burbank, W H Mims, Johnson, W L Barr, Flannagan, M Rogers, Chester Nye, M A Miller, Pierce Nye, J O Buen, Skinner, J Hall, Emerson, Wise, Killing, Green Martin, Perkins, Winston, Hardt, J E B Thompson, E S Thomas, Blasingame, G W Scratchiey, Crawford, Miss Anne Bayha and the hostess.
The article notes chronic constipation is often self induced by mineral waters and harsh cathartics that dehydrate the system. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild laxative tonic that produces a subtle bowel movement with minimal risk of further constipation.
The piece notes spring arrival as trees show young leaves and fruit blossoms, urging planting of trees, flowers, and vegetables. It links home beautification to thrift and a cozy, inviting dwelling for the family, celebrating the season’s verdant display.
A public notice from Chandler Motor Sales states they have secured the Chandler Automobiles agency for Laredo and nearby territory. Until their showroom and service station are ready, they will operate from Auto Supply Co. at Grant Street and Salinas Ave. and invite patrons to contact them at phone 1318. Romeo Laurel signs the notice with T. Bruce Bunn on February 25.
A writer notes the cost of a cold and suggests that taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can shorten recovery. It takes about ten days to fully rid a cold with usual treatment, but proper care plus the remedy may reduce that time and prove a good investment during changing seasons.
The Parish Guild of Christ Church met at Mrs. MacGregor’s home with Mrs. Omar Mann to cut linen for a Taster sale. Mrs. C W Cook read a Church News report on the Sixteenth Annual Council in Laredo in January. Hostess served sandwiches and hot coffee. Attending were Mesdames Adams Arkles Arthur Brewster Cook Lusk Lines Mussett MacGregor Mason McKinney Vidales Wright, Miss Josephine Brewster, and Mrs. Mann.
Sir Auckland Geddes, British Minister of National Service and Reconstruction, is expected to take the principalship of McGill University in Montreal next fall. A native of Edinburgh, he has held professorships in Edinburgh, Dublin, and at McGill, served in the South African and World Wars, and is brother to Sir Eric Geddes, First Lord of the Admiralty.
Mothers praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children as pleasant tasting safe and effective. The ad stresses no harmful drugs and long experience backing its use in curing coughs and colds.
Ferdinand of Bulgaria born in Coburg 59 years ago today allies Teutonic powers in the late war. Camille Vlammarion famed astronomer writer born Mon Ugny le Roi France 78 years ago today. Rt Rev John G Murray auxiliary bishop Waterbury Conn born 43 years ago today. James I Fielder former governor now vice chancellor New Jersey born Jersey City 63 years ago today. Thomas W Lawson Boston financier born Charlestown Mass 62 years ago today. Grover Cleveland Alexander Chicago Nationals pitcher born St Paul Neb 33 years ago today.
The article notes Elihu Vedder, renowned American painter, beginning his 35th year today. It also reports Cana das upcoming Dominion Parliament session determining the future of the Union government party, plus Asheville hosting the Southern Appalachian Good Roads Association annual convention, and a Central Electric Railway Association meeting in Louisville with traction officials and engineers from several states.
Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9 55 a m and Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m International and Great Northern Through fast train to St Louis leaves at 8 30 a m and arrives at 4 p m Night Train departs at 9 p m and arrives at 8 a m
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass routes run daily except Sunday. Train No 1 departs Laredo at 8:50 a m and reaches Minera at 10:20 a m. Train No 2 departs Minera at 11 a m and arrives Laredo at 3:15 p m.
Virtually all exhibits installed for the first Mississippi Valley Exposition to open next Monday in St Louis and run two weeks. The show aims to display the valley resources amid world affairs readjustment, unite regional interests, and attract national and international attention to Mississippi valley industries with displays from the Federal Government and various states.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans notes tonight and Friday will be fair with a slowly rising temperature. Fort McIntosh observations for the last 24 hours show a maximum of 56 degrees and a minimum of 38, with a north east wind and partly cloudy skies.
Persons prone to periodic bilious attacks find appetite fails before an attack and eat only as meal time dictates. If a light meal is eaten and no meat is consumed, taking two of Chamberlain's Tablets may avert the attack.
The famous fishing grounds of Newfoundland, the Grand Banks, extend about 600 miles in length and 200 miles in width, featuring a bottom composed of shifting sand and shifting seabed contours.
Associated Press reports Asquith wins a smashing return to Parliament in London on February 2, signaling likely opposition leadership and major impact on British and world politics. In Washington on February 26 officials say seven notes totaling about 12 000 words on Adriatic questions will be released later today.
London dispatch says the Soviet foreign affairs commissary has despacified notes to the United States Japan and Romania offering peace with Soviet Russia. A Moscow wireless report dated February 26 cites Ignace Paderewski former Polish premier as unlikely to appear on the concert platform or return to politics per a Daily Mail interview quote.
Houston august 26 death of Berring a Texas resident since 1846 at age 102. He was a pioneer sash and door manufacturer.
Associated Press reports that the First Nations Bank of Sarcoxie was robbed early today of $10,000 as robbers dug through the vault wall. A month earlier the same bank was robbed of $80,000. Nearby, thefts at Peepie's Bath rifled safety deposit boxes yielded Liberty bonds and other securities valued at $25,000.
Iron River Michigan February 26 The armed federal force led by Major Dalrymple sent from Chicago to quell the liquor revolt in Upper Michigan withdraws after the revolt collapses Casualties are only damaged barrels of whiskey seized from a parish priest’s house The police chief holds a warrant for Dalrymple’s arrest but it is not served and the two leaders McDonough and Dalrymple clash then pose together for a cartoon photo
Washington February 26. While a railroad bill was reviewed in Justice over its validity President Wilson received vigorous representations urging his approval. The Big Six farmers group was the latest to press the president to sign the measure.
Independent oil men unveil a pipeline plan to transport oil from Kansas Oklahoma and northern Texas fields to Chicago with a distributing center at St Louis. The project aims to enter service within twelve months at an estimated cost of 25 million dollars and involves a consortium of independent dealers.
New York February 26 The indoor track and field championships of the United States will be decided in two weeks at the Twenty second Regiment Armory The American Olympic Committee will attend to observe potential Antwerp bound team candidates The meet features twelve events with a walk reduced to one mile and medals awarded for top three in each event plus a silver cup for the leading team
Yesterday afternoon at the port of Laredo imports from Mexico included four carloads of lead one carload of rope fourteen carloads of ixile two carloads of ore one carload of beer and four carloads of sesame seed cake. Numerous cartloads of goods crossed the international footbridge.
Ithaca N Y based notice describes arrangements for the fourth and annual Intercollegiate Conference on Occasions for Women to be held at Cornell University under the Intercollegiate Vocational Guidance Association. The group includes about fifty women’s colleges and universities nationwide, promoting study of opportunities for college and trained women. Previous conferences were at Wheaton College Radcliffe College and Norton Massachusetts.
A year ago today amid the war strikes and disorders reported across Baden Bavaria Saxony and other German areas. President Wilson discussed the League of Nations with members of Congress at a dinner at the White House.
Shreveport February report says Dr Kal Vallentine of Vivian Louisiana left for Nixon Texas with the body of his wife after she died in Southwest Texas Insane Asylum escape. Louisiana declined to surrender Vallentine, deeming him sane.
Morrison Marshall, the young adopted son of Vice President Alarshall, died today after a brief illness from neidosis. The child, taken into the Marshall family in June 1917, was three years old and never legally adopted. The Marshalls have two other children.
Delegates at Albany New York meet as select delegates at large to the national convention and adopt a platform. They are expected to go uninstructed with likely choices including Governor Smith William Church Osborn Elizabeth Calvert and Miss Elizabeth Marbury.
Distinct jurists from state and nation slated to attend the New York County Lawyers Association annual dinner at the Hotel Asc A. Mitchell Palmer, Attorney General, to be guest of honor and principal speaker.
Unofficial state Democratic convention in Albany to nominate delegates for the national convention. Brewery Association convenes at Atlantic City to discuss prohibition prospects. General Education Board plans to distribute $60 million Christmas funds and Rockefeller gifts to colleges. Central Federated Union of New York groups discuss independent party plans and a full state ticket.
An inexact item notes Formosa dogs as a delicacy and estimates British coal and iron will endure about 200 years. It cites yellow pine and oak as best woods against steam, mentions hot Chinese rice wine resembling Madeira, and references a dish called mishi made from live newborn mice dipped in honey.
Jose Martinez of 10038 Market Street won the Laredo High School contest for a representative in the national war department essay competition. The topic was "The Benefits of a Military Training," with each town submitting a winner to district level and thence to a Washington final.
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