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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1920

Page

7

Allegiance Day Observance Honors Webb County War Heroes

Washington's Birthday celebration held as Allegiance Day by Laredo Post No 59 American Legion at Elks Hall. Speakers Neblett Matthes and Colonel Buck honored 22 Webb County soldiers with French certificates of honor. ceremonies included prayers, band, and patriotic songs.

Washington Laredo American Legion Elks Hall Webb County United States Beaumont LB. Buck Cantigny United States Army A. F. Beddoe KR. L. Bobbitt Miles L. Hanchett William Thomas Neblett, Jr America Neblett George Washington South Thirty Seventh Infantry Carl Everlof F. A. Matthes Laredo Water Co Consumers Ice Co Matthes Red Cross Lincoln Gettysburg Adelaide Gebhard Macdonald Flanders Field Genevieve Camp R. L. Bobbitt Beaumont B. Buck Buck France Robert B. Essing Aaron R. Moser

Musterole offers blisterless relief for many ailments

An advertisement touts Musterole as a non blistering mustard plaster alternative for sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago back and joint pains sprains sore muscles chilblains frost bite and chest cords with 30c 60c jars and hospital size 2.50.

Train Schedules for Texas-Mexican and I G N Lines

Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9 55 a m 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 reaches 4 p m Night Train leaves at pm and arrives at 8 am

Corpus Christi

Train No 1 and No 2 Timetable Between Laredo Minera

Rio Grande and Eagle Paes operate a daily schedule excluding Sundays. Train No 1 departs Laredo at 8 30 a m and arrives at Minera at 10 20 a m. Train No 2 departs Minera at 11 a m and reaches Laredo at 3 15 p m.

Rio Grande & Eagle Paes Laredo Minera

Battle Cry of a Fearless Fighter in Dark Times

A lyrical excerpt opens with bold clashes of courage and faith, centering on a warrior asking for the heart of a man to face the foe and endure the night. The piece moves into a selection from John C. Neihardt in Outing magazine and then shifts to local notices about weddings, travels, and social events in the city, including a February wedding announcement and a fundraising program at the Strand for Nuevo Laredo churches.

John C. Neihardt Outing Magazine

Music and dance lineup featured in intermission program

The program lists intermission acts including solos and tangos by Teodora Benavides and Paula Gutierrez, dances like El Jarabe Tapatio by Flora Garza and Ofilia Rubio, and choral pieces such as El Cielito Lindo sung by Rafaela Treviso with other performers. Ira Gilberta directs, with Teresa Ramos and Tula Cardenas also listed.

Rafaela Trevisio Teodora Benavides Sola Srita Paula Gonzalez Amorios de Ana Paula Gutierrez Tercetto el Cielito Lindo Rafaela Treviso la Valentina Master Juan Barrera Sritas Flora Garza Ofilia Rubio Ira. Gilberta de Lassaulx Srntas Teresa Ramos Tula Cardenas

Jack Pickford Stars in In Wrong at Strand Theatre

Jack Pickford, as Johnny Spivens, delivers a triumph of his career in the country boy role boosted by a love affair and modest surroundings. The actor, famed for adolescent boy parts, once again blends heart throbs and humor in In Wrong shown Wednesday at the Strand Theatre.

Jack Pickford Johnny Spivens Strand Theatre Pickford Mark Twain Tom Sawyer Bill Apperson

Lloyd George Favors Restoring Ties With Soviet Russia

London Feb 23 Premier Lloyd George and Nitti are said to favor resuming relations with Soviet Russia. Millerand hesitant on immediate action as supreme council session opens. Chronicle notes Bolshevik threat is considered obsolete and Soviet Russia is now Russia.

Asociated Press London Lloyd George Nitti Russia Millerand Daily Mail Supreme Council of the Allies Chronicle Soviet Russia

The Mayor of Filbert at Royal Theatre

The Mayor of Filbert now running at the Royal Theatre is a powerful photo play dealing with prohibition and a strong love theme. Jack Richardson stars in a difficult dual role as a city mayor and a derelict, delivering a splendid interpretation.

Filbert Royal Royal Theatre Jack Richardson

Bolsheviki Seized Murgansk Harbor in Revolution

Lloyds dispatch reports Bolsheviki seized Murgansk and the shipping in its harbor after a revolution. Murgansk lies on the Murman peninsula east of Finland and north of the White Sea. Allies previously based there last year.

London Murgansk Lloyd's Murman Peninsula Finland White Sea

President's Rejoinder to Entente Heads Afloat Tonight

Washington February 23 President Wilson's rejoinder to the Entente premiers on the Adriatic question is expected to depart for Europe tonight No forecast of its contents was issued

Washington Wilson Europe

Chronic constipation relief with Chamberlain's Tablets

The text notes chronic constipation from overuse of mineral waters and strong cathartics. It praises a gentle bowel movement produced by Chamberlain's Tablets, claiming it avoids further constipation and is less aggressive than mineral waters or harsh laxatives.

Washington's Birthday Observances Across the Nation

Today marks a nationwide holiday for Washington's birthday with a busy schedule of events. Notable items include the semi centennial convention of the National Education Association in Cleveland, the Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Shoe Retailers' Association meeting in Dallas, and Ohio Republicans rallying in Columbus to launch the Harding campaign. Other highlights include a Connecticut Valley development meeting in Springfield, a George Washington University convocation with Senator Calder, and a London British Industries Fair opening at Crystal Palace.

Cleveland Department of Superintendence National Education Association Shoe Retailers’ Association Dallas Ohio State National Federation of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Columbus Connecticut Valley New England Springfield Mass William M. Calder New York George Washington University Ohio Harding Crystal Palace London Railroad Brotherhoods Washington Wilson

Dollars and Cents Cost of a Cold and Its Remedy

A columnist notes how much a lingering cold can cost in time and effort. The piece suggests that many endure a cold ten days, but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can shorten recovery with proper rest and care, recommending keeping a bottle at home during winter and spring.

Chamberlain

Dalrymple Leads Armed Mission Toward Iron County

Associated Press reports federal prohibition director Major Dalrymple with six armed aides heads to Iron County Michigan to quell a Whiskey insurrection. He says Iron County officials seized wine from a federal agent and vows to enforce authority. Telegraph authorization for the expedition had been sent from Washington.

Iron County Michigan Dalrymple Associated Press Chicago A. V. Dalrymiple Central States Upper Michigan Dalrymiple Washington Ron County

Hoover Opposes Making Treaty Ratification the Campaign Issue

Herbert Hoover told Johns Hopkins University that ratification of the German treaty should not be a campaign issue. He argued that debate over reservations would obscure domestic priorities, and that party credit would not benefit from such a stance. He urged lesser and mild reservationists to unite to secure ratification.

Associated Press Baltimore Herbert Hoover Johns Hopkins University Germany Tloover Europe Mr. Hoover

Ratification Expected in Oklahoma Legislature

Oklahoma City February 28 The special session of the legislature convened today and is expected to ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment.

Associated Press Oklahoma City

From Here and There News Snippet

A miscellaneous union of observations notes vast tree varieties in the United States and icons of faith. It mentions ancient crafts, butterfly jewelry, and radium value from war relics. It cites London underground tickets and Sir Gervaise Clifton’s seven marriages with a light tone.

United States London Gervaise Clifton Jamaica

Local Fort McIntosh Weather Observations Report

The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans provides no report for Fort McIntosh. Observations for the last 24 hours ending at 7 a m show no data due to a holiday.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Queen of Roumania Flees to England Amid Revolt Fears

The Queen of Roumania escaped to England as fears of a revolution rose. In New York, fourteen Spaniards were detained on suspicion of plotting to assassinate President Wilson.

Roumania England New York Wilson

County Warned Not to Be Too Hasty

Washington editorial notes the federal reserve board plans to use full powers to regulate credit and restore prewar equilibrium. It aims to test the system by promoting liquidation while warning against deflation risks that could surpass inflation in harm.

Associated Press Washington Federal Reserve Board Reserve Banking

Railroad wage settlement proposal assailed by unions

President Wilson's plan for railroad wage settlement and the compromise railroad bill were fiercely attacked by railroad union officials in a conference here today as they discussed the president's policy of agreement.

Associated Press Washington Wilson

Deaths from steam pipe burst aboard destroyer Kitty

Two sailors were scalded to death and two others seriously burned when a steam pipe on the destroyer Kitty burst during a speed run off San Diego on Saturday. The dead are Clarence Lambeth and Clarence Sanzell.

Associated Press San Diego Calif United States Kitty Clarence Lambeth Clarence Sanzell

Blue Sundays Enforce Fort Worth Drug Store Closures

Fort Worth Texas February 23 Blue Sundays will continue after the closing of drug stores following a ministers campaign to end Sunday shows. Sheriff Clark announces the blue laws are in effect as stores shut down yesterday.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas Sheriff Clark

Michigan Retail Grocers Convention Opens in Grand Rapids

In Grand Rapids on February 23 many visitors arrived for the annual Michigan Retail Grocers and General Merchants Association convention. Sessions begin tomorrow and run through Wednesday, with discussions of industry issues and market trends.

Grand Rapids, Mich Michigan Retail Grocers and General Merchants’ Association

Flotation Conference Opens at University of Idaho

Moscow Idaho February 23 a flotation conference opened at the University of Idaho to acquaint mining men with the latest developments in flotation treatment of ores and will run through the week with demonstrations and discussions by industry experts.

Moscow Inda University of Idaho

Zemo Skin Remedy Ad Offers Quick Eczema Relief

An advertisement for Zemo by the E. W. Rove Co. Cleveland promotes fast relief from eczema tetter pimples rash and similar skin diseases. It claims deep antiseptic action non greasy and stain free with an extra large bottle priced at $1.00 and highlights healing begins upon application.

E. W. Rove Co Cleveland

What He Meant At Piggly Wiggly Warehouse Fight

Two porters at the Piggly Wiggly warehouse argued loudly. One dropped his truck and shouted a racial insult, then added a taunting line about offering help. The exchange centers on a volatile racially charged confrontation between workers.

Piggly Wiggly

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