Fort Mcintosh social calendar highlights bridge party
Fort McIntosh hosts a bridge party at 3 pm in honor of Laredo and Fort McIntosh ladies hosted by Mrs. B B Buck and Mrs A B Kaempfer. The Blue Birds meet at 4 pm with Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl. Troop 2 Boy Scouts meet at 7 30 pm. Leap Year ball at Service Club tonight. Saturday events include the Thursday Bridge Club at 3 30 pm and a Soldiers Club dance.
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B. B. Buck
A. B. Kaempfer
Fort Mcintosh
Laredo
Blue Birds
Alfred Poggenpohl
Boy Scouts of
Troop 2
Service Club
Frances Alexander
Soldiers Club
Local Social News Highlights From San Antonio Visit and Home Gatherings
A ran of visitors and social events described include Ira O Meara returning from a San Antonio business trip, Mrs John J Matthews and her son visiting relatives in King s Highway before heading home to Laredo, and Mr and Mrs Jeffords planning to settle in Kingsville. Also noted are Mrs Flora Dilgarde Anderson hosting a party for Miss Henrietta Cohen of New York, with Five Hundred played, and multiple bridge and social club gatherings at the Married Ladies Social Club and Ladies Aid Society venues with detailed attendee lists and prizes.
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John J. Matthews
Little Son
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
G. C. Hiatt
Mesdames Keathly
A. Poggenpohl
Flora Dilgarde Anderson
Henrietta Cohen
New York
Eva Levi
Ethel Mackin
Henry Crumpler
Frelich
Annie
Frances Alexander
Kathryn MacGregor
Helen MacGregor
Sue Smith
Edwin Wormser
Prinz Buttooo
Ike Alexander
C. Polikofft
John FP. Lobdell
Prelich
August Wormser
Shapu
Thomas
H. (. Hall
G. C. Woodman
McKinney
W. W. MacGregor
Leonard
Mesdames Jepson
Brewster
Young Christen
Moore
Mesdames Austin
Cogley
Christen
Barlow
Davis
Young
Wood
Official financial statement of two Webb County banks 1919
The Merchants State Bank and Final State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo Texas present their year end 1919 financial condition. It lists loans and discounts 295168.37, real estate 47000, real estate loans 392.28, deposits 502995.16, capital stock 125000, undivided profits 24075.08, and reserve funds including War Savings Stamps. Notaries certify accuracy on January 9 1920 with directors and officers named.
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Tan
Merchants State Bank
Final State Bank and Trust Trust Company
Riey
State of Texas
Webb
L. Villegas
M. M. Garcia
KR. K. Mims
L. A. Lafon
R. K. Mims
Feamil
Birthdays in Review: Notables Born Worldwide Today
Today marks anniversaries for several prominent figures across fields from religion to military and industry. Cardinal Vico and Bishop Fitzmaurice share this birthday, while Lt. Gen. Young and Governor Kilby were born in their states. Industrial leader William H. Nichols and railroad executive Mark W. Potter also celebrate birthdays, with origins spanning Ancona to Kaneville.
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Cardinal Vico
Sacred Congregation of Rites
Archdiocese of
Ancona
S. B. M. Young
Pittsburgh
John BE. Fitzmaurice
Erie
Ireland
Thomas
Kilby
Alabama
Lebanon
Tenn
William H
Government Sale of Red Automobile in Federal Building
On January 16 1920 I will sell for cash to the highest bidder at the Court Rooms of the Federal Building one red automobile condemned and ordered sold by the U S District Court on December 24 1915 J A Herring US Marshal South Dakota Vermont By Allen Walker Deputy 1 1 15t
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D. L
Federal Building
U. S. District Court
J. A. Herring
U. S. Mar. S. D.vt
Allen Walker
No Great Act of Heroism Required
A passage urges mothers to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first signs of croup, noting that no heroic effort is needed since a simple treatment kept on hand is prompt and effective for protecting a child.
Poll Tax Reminder Urges Webb County Women to Vote
Webb County poll tax chairman urges women to pay their poll tax before January to retain voting rights. Message notes primary importance of the poll tax for presidential electors governors and state officials, and cites the push toward federal suffrage as context for early payment.
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Webb County
Jessie Daniel Ames
Texas League of Women Voters
Poll tax receipts urged to defend suffrage support in Texas
Ferguson's Forum argues that paying the poll tax secures a woman's voice in elections and counters claims that Texas women oppose voting. It notes $1 of the tax funds schools and insists women must back responsible governance, keeping good teachers and reformers in office.
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Ferguson's Forum
Texas
Olive Tablets and Senate Hearings Highlight Fall Session
An Ohio physician promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid, claiming wide use and 10c to 25c pricing. The piece notes Senator Fall’s San Antonio hearings on the Mexican situation, potential Laredo witness appearances, and urging readers to address fatigue with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea from Herrera's Pharmacy.
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F.m.edwards
Dr. Edwards
Albert B. Fail
Senate
San Antonio
Fall
Laredo
W. H. Hanson
Mexico
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Herrera
Burlesque Bullfight to Be Held in Nuevo Laredo Arena
A Sunday burlesque bullfight promises nonstop laughter at the Nuevo Laredo arena with a performance expected to draw a large crowd.
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Nuevo Laredo Arena
Manager Kintz Improves at Strand Theater
Strand Theater manager Kintz, at home for weeks with a leg injury, is improving and expects to return to work early next week. He is suffering from a severe sprain but is recovering steadily.
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Kintz
The
Strand Theater
Strand
To the Dyspeptic Seek Relief With Chamberlains Tablets
A sales pitch notes that Chamberlains Tablets have cured others and restored health so that people can eat any foods they crave. It urges that dyspeptics try the tablets to end stomach troubles and regain appetite.
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Chamberlain
Twin Surprises Of Jackson Day Feast
President Wilson backs a referendum on the league of nations at the Jackson Day dinner. William Jennings Bryan argues the Democratic party should seek compromises and not run a candidate on the issue. Both positions shape Democratic strategy without signaling a third term or retirement.
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Washington
Wilson
League of Nations
Willian J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Bryan
Democrats Show Interest In Gerard Hoover As Nomination Talk
Portland politicians react to a telegram read at the Jackson Day banquet where James W. Gerard, a Democratic presidential hopeful, says plenty of good men could be chosen and that Herbert Hoover is among them.
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Portland
Oregon
James W. Gerard
Herbert Hoover
Texas Court Upholds Judicial Salary Increase Act
Austin Texas January 9 A special court acting as the Third Court of Civil Appeals upheld the constitutionality of the Act passed by the Sixtieth legislature granting salary increases to district and appellate court judges.
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Austin
Texas
Séth
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Rifles Reissued to New Marine Recruits in Depot Plan
At the Philadelphia Marine Corps depot, rifles used by Marines in France at Bel leet Wood Soissons St Mihiel Champagne and the Argonne will be issued to fresh recruits who have not fought yet. The weapons have been turned in for refinishing and repair and will come out as good as new for march into the war’s next phase.
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Philadelphia
United States
France
Belleat Wood
Soissons
St. Mihiel
Champagne
Argonne
Marine Corps
Rt Rev Fitzmaurice Erie bishop ages eighty
Rt Rev John E B Fitzmaurice bishop of Erie today reaches the age of eighty. One of the oldest well known figures in the U S Roman Catholic hierarchy he remains active in diocese affairs aided by an auxiliary bishop. An Irish native he has lived in America since youth and trained at St Charles Seminary Philadelphia. His priestly career spans about sixty years with succession as bishop in 1899.
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John EB. Fitzmaure
Erie
United States
Fitzmaurice
Ireland
St. Charles Seminary
Philadelphia
Amisus
Frie
Government Sale at Federal Building Ford Automobile
On January 22, 19206 I will sell for cash to the highest bid at the Federal Building one Ford Automobile condemned and ordered sold in U S District Court December 30 1919 J A Herring S Marshal D T Walker Deputy 1-7-13t
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D. IL
Ford
U. S. District Court
Earthquake Devastates Vera Cruz Region Nearby Towns
By Associated Press Mexico City Jan. seven towns near Teocelo south of Jalapa overwhelmed by earth disturbances a great lake covers their former sites thirty four bodies recovered when the message filed Intense excitement and panic in Cordoba and Orizaba Western Vera Cruz due to a new Orizaba crater emission of smoke Experts tie crater to the quake blamed for heavy damage between Vera Cruz and Puebla 200 deaths reported near San Miguel and nearby Cordoba districts
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Mexico City
Teocelo
Jalapa
Vera Crag
Cordoba
Orizaba
Vera Cruz
Puebla
San Miguel
Revolution Follows When Men Quit Drinking Says Morgan
Rev. G Campbell Morgan, London pastor visiting Syracuse, says prohibition will spark upheaval. He argues that when a country bans alcohol it spurs revolution and that Russia’s changes followed vodka’s abolition, predicting upheaval if London goes dry.
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Syracuse
N. Y
G. Campbell Morgan
Westminster Chapel
London
Russia
Conferees Agree on Six Month Railroad Return Date
Washington Jan 9 Senate and House conferees reached a six month continuation of standard railroad returns after federal control ends. They adopted the Kseh bill provision over the four month limit in the Cummings bill.
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Washington
Jan
Senate
House
New Scout Troops Formed in Laredo Community
Father Fidel organized three new Boy Scout troops in Laredo by uniting boys from San Agustin church. He was chosen Scout Master and announced a Sunday hike for Troops 5, 4 and 5 at 1 PM, with meeting at the church grounds.
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Boy Scouts of
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times carries a daily forecast from the U S weather bureau at New Orleans. Tonight and Saturday are described as fair with calm conditions and light winds.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Observations from Fort McIntosh for the 24 hours ending at 7 am today show a maximum of 46 degrees and a minimum of 33 degrees. Wind primarily from the north with clear conditions.
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Fort McIntosh
Olive Thomas Stars In Out Yonder At Strand Theater
An entertainment program at the Strand Theater features Olive Thomas in Out Yonder. The film includes a dramatic lighthouse death struggle and other thrilling scenes designed to keep the audience engaged today.
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Strand Theater
Olive Thomas
Americans killed by lawless gangs in Tampico region
Reports from Tampico authorities say F. J. Roney and Karl Bowles, Americans who recently died in the Tampico area, were killed by rebels after ignoring warnings from local officials not to travel alone in lawless zones. They were shot on the seashore between camps of the International and Transcontinental oil companies.
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Mexico City
F. J. Roney
Karl Bowles
Tampico
Selegratus
Aid for Dependents of Deported Aliens Announced
The government will provide aid to the dependents of alien radicals who are deported. Assistant Attorney General Garvan announced the move as a humanitarian measure and not due to obligations to the aliens' relatives.
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Associated Presse
Washington
Jan
Garvan
Today in Brief Prevailing Events Across Regions
Lieut. Gen. 5. B. M. Young U.S.A. retired marks his seventh decade birthday today. In Toronto the Canadian Wholesale Lumber Dealers Association meets in annual session to discuss lumber industry prospects. New York hosts the Old Guard ball at the Hotel Commodore for the winter social season. A debate pits teams from the University of Oregon Reed College and Oregon Agricultural College on extending Chinese exclusion principles to all immigrants for at least five years.
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B. M. Young
U.S. Army
Wholesale Lumber Dealers’ Association
Toronto
New York City
Commodore
United States
University of Oregon
Reed College
Oregon Agricultural College
Alchemy to Modern Chemistry and Deep Sea Light Sources
The passage notes chemistry arising from old alchemy seeking transmutation to gold. It also describes deep sea fish living in impenetrable depths possessing phosphorescent organs that emit faint light to navigate and catch prey.
Presidents Wilson talks with Italian delegates at Peace Conference
January 9 report notes President Wilson conferring with Italian delegates while German forces recapture Berlin public buildings and railways from revolutionists, signaling shifting power amid the upheaval.
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Wilson
Berlin
Don’t You Forget It About Camberilian Tablets
Camberilian’s Tablets are said to move the bowels improve appetite and strengthen digestion. They contain no pepsin or other digestive ferment but aim to fortify the stomach and support its functions.
Last Chance To See The Beast At Royal Theatre
Today is the final showing of The Beast a William Fox photodrama at the Royal Theatre. Star George Walsh portrays a cow boy drawn to the wild then transformed into a Prince Charming kneeling to the girl of his dreams. A vivid blend of rugged western life and high society appeal. Don’t miss this presentation.
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the Beast
William Fox
Royal Theatre
George Walsh
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