A New Rebellion and the Michigan Iron County Stand
A seasoned editorial argues that early U S resistance to whiskey taxes foreshadows a fresh rebellion in Iron County Michigan. It notes clashes with federal agents, warns of lawless miners, and defends republican rights, liberty, and a government that enforces its laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Republic
Monongahela
Iron County
Michigan
Central States
Major Dalrymple
Chicago
Washington
Wisconsin
Thumb
Interior
United Americans Form To Protect Constitution In Texas
A non political group named United Americans forms to safeguard constitutional government and individual rights. Texas is seen growing fast with potential membership reaching about a half million, urging citizens to join to preserve law and order and the nation’s prosperity. The group welcomes immigrants and aims to uphold high standards across schools, par es, and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
Dickinson Permanently Assigned as Vice Consul
United States Vice Consul Thomas Dickinson has been permanently assigned to the Nuevo Laredo consulate under Consul Robertson. The American consulate announced the long term posting noting prior temporary duties at the same post.
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Dickinson
United States
Thomas Dickinson
Nuevo Laredo
Robertson
Probate Court Actions In Webb County
In Webb County probate court two matters were resolved. George Reynolds Page estate: A M Hunt named as executor was confirmed and letters of administration granted. appraisers Antonio Valls J A Ortiz and A R Garcia appointed. Virginia Josephine Penn estate: final account by executor Justo Penn presented and approved. administration ordered closed.
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Webb County
Winslow
George Reynolds Page
A. M. Hunt
Antonio Valls
J. A. Ortiz
A. R. Garcia
Virginia Josephine
Oil Prospect Draws Swarm to Benavides Region
The Benavides Empire oil well draws crowds from Benavides, Alice, Kingsville, and Corpus Christi as Southwest Texas watches for oil in paying quantities. At 3600 feet the hole shows mud and water with no strike yet, while drillers fight caving and work to seal the well. Land prices for leasing soar across Duval County amid hopeful prospects.
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Benavides
Alice
Kingsville
Corpus Christi
Texas
Duval County
Empire Well
Bugaboo Weather Spook: Clouds Darken Sky Then Vanish
A near noon sky over Laredo darkened as ominous clouds advanced, sparking a brief wind and a sudden real estate rise before the ominous mass veered west. The embankment and azure sun returned within moments, a freakish weather episode the city has grown used to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Bridge
Nuevo Laredo
Horace Greeley
Laredo
Webb County Vehicle Licenses in 1920 Report
The State Highway Department's 1920 official report lists Webb county figures for licenses. Webb shows 1,054 motor vehicles, 16 motorcycles, 288 chauffeurs, 16 dealers, 321 transfers, and 35 duplicate seats, excluding army service vehicles from license counts.
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State Highway Department
Texas
Webb County
United States Army Service
Spinach crop in Texas faces shipment and market pressures
Texas spinach crops face varied fortunes with Austin district planting far below planned acreage and slow car movement. South Texas crops suffer from heavy rains, stabilizing prices. Laredo growers are urged to ship quickly as rail and express services push for faster perishable cargo, with Chamber of Commerce aiding car supply and cooperation.
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Mally
Texas
Austin
Laredo
South Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Express
Express Company
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Laredo Man
A Laredo resident, Valente Gutierrez of 401 Iturbide St., testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured years of kidney and back trouble after trying many remedies. He bought them at City Drug Store, praises the product, and notes continued relief since the 1915 cure with updated 1919 endorsement. 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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Laredo
Doan
Valente Gutierrez
Iturbide St
Mr. Gutierrez
Dean
City
Gutierrez
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
District Attorney Walls Recovers From Illness
District Attorney John A. Walls, confined to his room with illness for ten days, has regained his mobility and friends expect a full return to his usual health soon.
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John A. Walls
Equipment Arriving for Texas-Mexican Road Oil Burners
Equipment for the Texas-Mexican Railway is arriving as plans to replace wood and coal burners with oil fuel move forward. New locomotives and oil tanks are in transit, with expected faster service between Laredo and Corpus Christi once oil is used on all trains.
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Laredo
Corpus Christi
Army Salvage Items Seized for Reuse at Hidalgo Street Yard
Army salvage listing includes 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 16 000 pounds of flour suitable for hog feed and other articles Economy Salvage House 1701 Hidalgo St offers items for reuse.
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Hidalgo St
Your Troubles May Be a Warning of a Nervous Breakdown
Nine failures out of ten are due to Personal physical conditions. The causes are usually not far to seek a little braining, weakened memory, insomnia, nervous indigestion and increased irritability. Nerves become unstrung and finally there is a complete breakdown of the nervous system.
Four Marriage Licenses Issued By County Clerk
The county clerk issued four marriage licenses since the last report. Juan Moreno and Anastasia Rodriguez, Luis Vidauri and Angela Contreras, Jorge del Valle and Cruz Amaya, Ernesto Rodriguez and Feliciana Hernandez are the couples named in the record.
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Juan Moreno
Anastasia Rodriguez
Luis Vidaurri
Angela Contreras
Jorge del Valle
Cruz Amaya
Ernesto Rodriguez
Feliciana Hernandez
Sensapersa Nerve Tonic Promises Quick Health Boost
An advertisement touts Sensapersa as a blood tonic and nerve sedative that will double nerve health in ten days. It claims every nerve and tissue gains energy, warns readers to heed instructions, and offers two sizes priced 60 cents and one dollar at druggists or City Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Co
Wilson lands in Boston and speaks on League of Nations
One year ago today in the war era President Wilson arrived in Boston and delivered an afternoon address on the League of Nations before immediately leaving for Washington.
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Wilson
Boston
League of Nations
Washington
Notice in Probate Estate of Juan Vela Zamora Laredo Texas
Sheriff must publish probate notice for Juan Vela Zamora in Webb County Texas. San Juana Pefia de Zamora seeks letters of administration. hearing set by County Court on May 17 1920 at the Webb County Courthouse in Laredo. All interested may appear and contest. return required by law.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
State of
Texas
Juan Vela Zamora
San Juana Pefia de Zamora
Laredo
J. A. Rodriguez
Periodic Bilious Attacks Advice
The text advises that those prone to periodic bilious attacks may lose appetite before an episode and eat out of habit. It suggests consuming only a light meal and no meat, and taking two Chamberlain's Tablets to potentially avoid the attack.
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Chamberlain
Today’s February 24 birthdays listed for notable figures
Rear Admiral Joseph E. Craig born Medina New York 75 years ago today. Rudolph Ganz born Zurich Switzerland 43 years ago today. Sir C Arthur Pearson born England 54 years ago today. George T. Brewster born Kingston Massachusetts 58 years ago today. John H Honus Wagner born Carnegie Pennsylvania 44 years ago today.
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Joseph E. Craig
S. N
Medina
N. Y
Rudolph Ganz
Zurich
Switzerland
C. Arthur Pearson
George T. Brewster
Kingston
Mase
John H
Honus) Wagner
Carnegie
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Internal Remedy
Claims catarrh is a constitutional and internal condition, not curable by local applications. Markets Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally and through the blood to mucous surfaces. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation with testimonials available.
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Hall
J, Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Th. Hall
Pollard Named to Succeed Fort on Federal Trade Commission
John Garland Pollard, chosen by President Wilson to become a member of the Federal Trade Commission succeeding J. Franklin Fort, is a Virginia legal leader. A 49 year old native of Virginia, he graduated from Richmond College in 1891, studied law at Columbian University, began practice in Richmond in 1893, and served as Democratic presidential elector in 1904 and a gubernatorial candidate in the most recent election.
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John Garland Pollard
Wilson
J. Franklin Fort
New Jersey
Federal Trade Commission
Virginia Bar
Old Dominion
Pollard
Virginia
Richmond College
Columbian University
Richmond
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Favored by Mothers
A note on selecting a cough medicine for children stresses safety and effectiveness. It praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as pleasant tasting, free of harmful drugs, and proven by long experience to ease coughs and colds, making it a favorite with many mothers.
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Appalachians
Benito Juarez
Rome
A. M. Bruni
G. R. Page
V. J. Penn
Hill's
Cascarage
Money Back
Mr. Hill
North
Southwest
E. M. Denike
U. S
Army Salvage
Tom Watson
ROY Campbell Company
Miade
Consumers’ Ice CO
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