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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1920

Page

6

Laredo Tim Penn Publishing Company Ad Notice

The Laredo Tim Penn Publishing Company lists its publishers and proprietors and describes daily and weekly publication schedules. Subscriptions are payable in advance and mail delivery details cover the United States Mexico and Canada with various term rates and contact by telephone.

THE Laredo Tim's Penn Publishing Company Publishers and Proprietors Mail United States Mexico Canada New Laredo Penn Publishing Telephone 43 Lare

Daily AP Dispatch Policy Note

Members of the Associated Press note the AP retains exclusive rights to use and republication of news dispatches credited or not in this paper, including local news published here. This follows from Monday’s Daily.

Associated Press

Britain Mexico ties hope vs reality in League era

The piece weighs the Mexican bid for friendly Britain relations against Washington’s denials. It notes Britain’s likely demand for reparations and a cautious stance after Carranza era policies. Elections in September may shift the diplomatic dynamic as both nations weigh reestablishing ties.

Great Britain Mexico City Cuba Mexico Candido Aguilar Europe London Washington League of Nations Carranza England Orendors William Benton Villa United States

Preserving Peace Preparation for War Proved Effective

A concise statement notes that preparation for war serves as a safeguard to maintain peace. It emphasizes readiness, deterrence, and the idea that preparedness can prevent conflict by signaling strength and resolve. The focus remains on strategic lifestyle and national defense planning.

Universal military training urged as safest path to peace

A outspoken defense of universal compulsory military training argues it is the just path for a peaceful era. It condemns voluntary service for wasting potential and asserts every citizen should bear the defense burden to deter war and ensure national strength.

Washington Jim George

Army Salvage Sale Listing Items and Address

Army salvage sale lists 22 000 shoes tents garbage cans mattresses and other gear including 16 000 pounds of flour. Economy Salvage House at 1701 Hidalgo St offers hog feed suitable materials and assorted articles.

Hidalgo St

Today’s Birthdays February 23 Celebrated Figures

Dr John H Vincent retired bishop of the M Church founder of the Chatauqua movement born Tuscaloosa Alabama 88 years ago. Mrs Margaret Deland writer born Allegheny Pennsylvania 63 years ago. Sir George Cave British statesman former cabinet minister born London 64 years ago. Jonathan Bourne Jr former Oregon senator born New Bedford Massachusetts 65 years ago. James Lee O Neil Washington AL baseball shortstop born St Louis 25 years ago. Carl Morris Oklahoma heavyweight fighter born Fulton Kentucky 84 years ago.

John H. Vincent Tuscaloosa Ala Margaret Deland Allegheny George Cave London Jonathan Bourne, Jr United States Oregon New Bedford Mass James Lee O’neil Washington St. Louis Carl Morris Oklahoma Fulton

Street and court slowed by Washington birthday observance

The article notes a quiet day with no probate court session and county offices closed for George Washingtons birthday. Laredo independent schools and city banks did not meet, and two state rangers detained Encarnacion Guardiola on liquor charges. A decomposed unidentified man was found near Johnson farm Nuevo Laredo and buried after inquest. A Mexican pauper died of pneumonia after flu at San Juan farm. Christ Church will hold Holy Communion at 7 50 am on St Matthias Day.

Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald George Washington Laredo Independent School District Captain Ryan Encarnacion Guardiola Sessor Guardiola Hotel de Salinas Rio Grande Johnson Farm Nuevo Laredo San Juan South Laredo St. Matthias Christ Church

Fort McIntosh Field Day Sets Attendance Record

Thousands gathered at Fort McIntosh on Saturday as field day events produced strong showings by Company B and the Machine Gun Company. The Machine Gun Company topped with six firsts three seconds and a third while Company B earned four firsts three seconds and a third. A Company B member won a bout aiding its batting average despite a rules violation costing the team thirty-one seconds in tent pitching. A rough field hampered the Wikling Field game against the 37th Infantry, with errors and a bumpy outfield. final score Flying Field eight, 37th Infantry eleven.

Fort McIntosh Wikling 37Th Infantry

Harding Poised for Ohio GOP Endorsement at Columbus

The article notes Warren G. Harding’s likely formal endorsement by Ohio Republicans at a Columbus gathering. It outlines his rise from Ohio state politics to the U S Senate, his conservative Republican stance, and his national profile from the 1912 Republican convention. He is an Ohio native and newspaper publisher by trade.

Warren G. Harding Ohio

Springs Great Surprise As Favorite Defeated In Race

Several hundred people from Laredo Webb County San Diego and nearby towns attended a hearse race at San Ignacio forty five miles down the Rio Grande from the city yesterday forenoon. El Prieto beat El Pico Blanco the favorite by more than a length in a 300 yard purse of 1000. Next Sunday another race at the same track with Pancho Villa vs La Conesa is planned, with expected large crowds.

Laredo Webb County San Diego San Ignacio Rio Grande Il Prieto Zaragoza Dominguez el Pico Blanco Clemente Garcia el Prieto

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim skin and bowels benefit

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe laxative alternative. It promises clear skin, bright eyes, and buoyant health by cleansing the liver and bowels without dangerous after effects. Consumers are urged to take one tablet nightly. prices 10 or 25 cents.

Rebel Chief Salgado Killed by Mexican Federal Troops

Excelsior reports Jesus H. Salgado, noted Guerrero rebel leader, killed in a battle at La Calavera. Col. Rogelio Flores commanded the forces defeating the rebels, leaving Salgado among the dead and Guerrero reportedly pacified. Rumors tie his wealth to Campo Morado mine and munitions trade along Guerrero’s coast.

Campo Morado Guerrero

Mrs Kate Hall Endorses Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea

Mrs Kate Hall, mother of four, says she has kept house for 15 years and would not do so without Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. The Wise Woman endorses the product, claiming it drives away sickness and brings health and happiness to the family. Herrera's Pharmacy.

Kate Hall Hollister Herrera

Birthday Bullfight Thrills Nuevo Laredo Crowd

A large crowd of locals and visitors attended yesterday's bullfight in Nuevo Laredo honoring George Washington's birthday. Matadores Rodarte and Gomez performed well and killed five fighting bulls amid strong crowd enthusiasm.

Laredo Nuevo Laredo George Washington Rodarte Gomez

February Anniversaries of Emma Willard and Notables

Today’s anniversaries note Emma Willard born in 1787, her influence on women’s higher education. Also marked are 1809 Martinique British capture, 1820 Cato Street Conspirators arrested, 1829 Tingey’s death, 1870 Mississippi’s congressional representation, 1895 Senator Ransom’s Mexico post, 1916 seized ships at Lisbon, 1918 wheat price policy.

Emma Willard United States Berlin Conn Troy N. Y Martinique Cato Street London Thomas Tingey U. S. Navy Washington, D. C England Mississippi Congress Matt W. Ransom North Carolina U. S Mexico Lisbon

Hicks and Phelps Inspect Benavides Oil Well

San Antonio leader Hon Marshall Hicks and lawyer T Phelps, owners of Benavides oil land, report Becher No 1 by Empire Oil Co shows gas behind liner causing intermittent gushes. They expect a result within two to three weeks if caving does not trap the hole, and note a nearby Mar Tex Co. well may strike at 3500 feet.

Marshall Hicks San Antonio T. Phelps Laredo Benavides Becher No. 1 Empire Oil Co Phelps the Times Empire Mar-Tex Co

For Sale Cadillac Seven Passenger Car KE M Denike

A seven passenger Cadillac automobile is offered for sale by M Denike with contact KE dated February 23, 1971.

M. Denike

Funeral Services for Thomas Reed Held at Local Churches

Funeral rites for Thomas Reed, a prominent Redo businessman, were held yesterday starting at 4 p.m. at his home conducted by Rev. Walter L. Barr, then proceeded to Christ Episcopal Church for further services led by Rev. C. W. Cook. The rite included choir music, a Edwin Adams solo, and a burial at the city cemetery with pallbearers John Colman Ed Denike W L Arkles Sam Mackin J W Thompson and James H Winch.

Thomas Reed Laredo Walter L. Barr Metapodist Church Christ Episcopal Church C. W. Cook Episcopal Jesus Edwin Adams Barr John Colman Ed Denike W. L. Arkles Sam Mackin J. W. Thompson James H. Winch

Prominent Visitors Tour Local Oil Site

Judge James L. Shepherd of Cisco and Capt. Frank Johnson of Weatherford arrived in the city as prominent visitors. Shepherd is a trustee and general attorney for Imperial Oil and Development Co. drilling near Webb. Johnson, an old friend, accompanied him to inspect the country. They will stay a day or two.

James L. Shepherd Cisco Texas Capt Frank Johnson Weatherford Judge Shepherd Imperial Oil and Development Co Webb Capt. Johnson

Rocky Mountain Tea Ad by Herrera's Pharmacy

An ad urges readers to take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to ward off winter illness and purify the stomach. It claims the tea drives out germs, regulates the bowels, and serves as a spring tonic cleaner.

Hollister Herrera

Resignation Withdrawn Keeps Rumsey in Customs Service

In 1920 Robert S. Rumsey Jr., Mounted Customs Inspector at Laredo, initially sought a March 1 to 31 leave with resignation effective March 31, but a February 29 option was kept. Rumsey withdrew after rumors against him circulated, preferring to remain in service while truth emerged. the San Antonio office accepted the withdrawal and he continues in his post.

Robert Rumsey Customs Service Rumsey Customs Coleman Bob Rumsey Laredo Texas San Antonio Robert S. Rumsey United States Mounted Customs Roberts. Rumsey, Jr Mounted Customs Inspector Lareo

Periodic Bilious Attacks Prevented by Light Meals

The text advises that persons subject to periodic bilious attacks find their appetite drops before an attack and that eating is merely time prompted. It recommends a light meal with no meat and taking two Chamberlain's Tablets to possibly avoid the attack.

Chamberlain

Captain William M. Ryan Returns From San Antonio Knight Ceremony

Captain William M. Ryan of the Texas Rangers stationed at Laredo returned home this morning from San Antonio where he participated in a large class receiving the first degree in the Knights of Columbus. He also visited relatives while there.

William M. Ryan Texas Rangers Laredo San Antonio Knights of Columbus Ryan

Pasture Wanted for Lease of Two Thousand Cattle

Classified notice seeking long term pasture leases for about 2000 cattle. Request in writing with full particulars on price location acreage and terms. Contact reference 221-181.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aes Co Army Salvage Fae Wrigley Mai FT. Mintosh Chichesters Messrs. Hicks and Benavides Oil Well MR. Phelps Home and Grave Rev. Barr Episcopal Church Rev. Cook Cotulla Bellans BUICK Chandler Dispatch Chandler Touring Citizens Auto Company Tom Watson ROY Campbell Company
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