Social calendar notes and society updates in Laredo
Thursday and Friday social events listed include bridge parties hosted by Mrs. H C Hall and Mrs B B Buck with guests from Fort McIntosh, meetings of the Ladies Aid and W M A at local churches, and Epworth League. Various residents travel to San Antonio Austin Encinal and Chicago while church activities feature the Parish Guild at Christ Church and plans for a West Texas Diocesan council in Laredo with Miss Grace Lindley speaking.
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H. C. Hall
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
G. C. Hiatt
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
Epworth League
Methodist Church
B. B. Buck
A. B. Kaempfer
Fort McIntosh
Laredo
The
Blue Birds
Alfred Poggenpohl
Boy Scouts of
Troop 2
Paris
Christ Church
F. Lines
Heights
C. W. Cook
H. W. Johnston
Bishop Capers
George Allenworth
Woman's Auxiliary of
West Texas
Cook
Diocese of West Texas
Auction Bridge Club entertained by Mrs Miles T Cogley
The Wednesday Auction Bridge Club and many guests enjoyed a delightful afternoon hosted by Mrs Miles T Cogley. Poinsettia and Kolly decorated rooms. prizes included a hand painted tray to Mrs L A Lafon and a hand painted plate to Mrs Shiner. A two course refreshment course followed the games.
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Auction Bridge Club
Miles T. Cogley
L. A Lafon
Shiner
Mesdames Brewster
Christen
DaCamara
Lafon
Mims
R. L. Muller
Penn
Sauvignet
Foster
Daiches
A. Wormser
Mesdames Colbern
Carter
Corpus Christi
Shelby
A. Martin
Joe Moser
A. E. Vidaurri
Yesner
Morrow
Centenary Birth of Daniel W Gooch Noted Congressman
Louisiana marks the 105th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans while Massachusetts honors Daniel W. Gooch, a Civil War era congressman, in a joint commemorative note.
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Daniel W. Gooch
Massachusets
Louisiana
New Orleans
Railroad timetable reads for Texas-Mexican and I G N trains
Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 9 56 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 36 p m International Great Northern Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 8 30 a m arrives at 2 50 p m Night Train leaves at 9 p m arrives at 8 a m
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Corpus Christi
Train No 1 and No 2 schedules between Laredo Minera
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass service runs daily except Sunday. Train No 1 departs Laredo at 8 30 a m and arrives Minera at 10 20 a m Train No 2 departs Minera at 11 p m and arrives Laredo at 3 16 p m.
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
Income Tax Facts Readers Should Know
The article lists 1919 income sources to report under trans income including salaries wages and commissions, interest on bank deposits, stock dividends, and profits from property sales and stock trades. It notes fiduciary income, partnership profits for individuals, and royalties as taxable, while gifts, life insurance proceeds, certain insurance refunds, and most government interest are non taxable with exceptions. It also explains exemptions for military income up to 3500, Liberty bonds, and the prohibition on deducting living expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Farm Loan
Internal Revenue
Dyspepsia Relief Promise with Chamberlains Tablets
To the reader there is a promise of relief from stomach troubles via Chamberlains Tablets. The message claims others have been cured and can eat any food they crave, suggesting broad restorative benefits and urging trial.
Endorses Versailles Treaty and denounces opposing senators
The Democratic National Committee unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing the Versailles treaty and condemning Republican senators for blocking ratification. The meeting also set dates for the 1920 Democratic National Convention with Chicago favored to host as San Francisco and Kansas City compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Committee
Associated Press
Washington
Jan
Senate
Wilson
San Francisco
Kansas City
Chicago
National Committee
Hangmen Seek Pay Rise After Rope Sale Ban
England's public executioners press for higher wages and have presented their claim to the house of commons. They were recently deprived of permission to remove the rope used for hangings, cutting a revenue source as collectors could buy rope only at low prices.
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Sy Associated Press
London
Jan
England
House of Commons
Birthdays on January 8 Highlight Notables
William A. Clark once senator from Montana born in Connellsville Pennsylvania 81 years ago today. Sir Frank Dyson Astronomer Royal of Great Britain born in Ashby England 52 years ago today. Augustus Thomas St Louis playwright born 61 years ago today. Major General Sir Sam Hughes Canadian minister born in Dartington Ontario 67 years ago today. Rt Rev Sheldon M Griswold Episcopal bishop born in Delhi New York 59 years ago today.
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William A. Clark
United States
Montana
Connellsville
Frank W. Dyson
Astronomer Royal
Great Britain
Ashby
England
Augustus Thomas
St. Louis
Sam Hughes
Canada
Dartington
Ont
Sheldon M.griswold
Chicago
Delhi
N. Y
Winfrey Charged Graft in Texas Prisons
R L Winfrey of Dallas resigns as Texas prison board chairman and calls for a full investigation of the prison system. He had charged widespread graft and said an invisible hand controlled the system, corrupting it to a stench in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
R. L. Winfrey
Texas Prison Board
Hobby
Winfrey
Ship Buford Said To Carry 249 Radicals To Riga
Associated Press reports the Buford with 249 radical aliens is nearing Kiel Canal. Officials refuse to reveal its destination but conjecture places Riga as the discharge point for transport to Soviet Russia.
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Hy Associated Press
Washington
Jan
Seylet Ark Buford
Kiel Canal
Buford
Riga
Soviet Russia
American ships to repatriate Slavs from Siberia
The Shipping Board will use 43 American ships to repatriate Grecho Slovak, Polish, Juge Slavy and Kuani an troops in Siberia to their homes. The first vessel will depart New York for Vladivostok, due around February 10. Separately, Catalonia declares siege with 300 arrests amid unrest. Le Privier sinks near Marseille with 20 lives lost. Italy endures heavy rains prompting widespread floods along the Arno and Tiber rivers.
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Washington
The
Shipping Board
Siberia
State Department
New York
Vladivestock
Opera Star Galli Curci Seeks U S Citizenship
Amelita Galli Curci, the opera singer, declares her intention to become an American citizen as her first public act after obtaining a divorce from her Italian artist husband in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Amelita Galli- Curci
Today’s civic events and conventions across cities
Organized labor and women boost Vancouver elections while New York hosts the tenth annual International Association of Clothing Designers convention for three days. Gen Pershing visits Omaha for a welcome, the Atlantic Fleet heads to Cuban waters for winter maneuvers, and Democratic leaders gather in Washington to plan the nominating convention. Runyon convenes Trenton manufacturers and civic groups to discuss curbing radicalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
International Association of Clothing Designers
New York City
Omaha
Gen. Pershing
Cuban
Homer 5S. Cummings
National Democratic Committee
Washington
D. C
New Jersey
Runyon
Trenton
Don't You Forget It Cahamberlain's Tablets Claim Benefits
The text asserts Cahamberlain's Tablets move the bowels and improve appetite and digestion. They contain no pepsin or other digestive ferment yet are said to strengthen the stomach and enable natural function.
Masonic Notice for Laredo Lodge Meeting
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No 547 A F and A M Friday at 730 p m Work in M M degree All visiting brethren invited to attend Fritz Werner W M 1121
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Laredo
A. F
A. M
Fritz Werner
W. M
Sloan's Liniment advertisement promises quick relief
An ad extols Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic twinges, back pain, muscle stiffness, and other external aches. It claims easy application without rubbing, rapid penetration, and relief of throbbing areas. Available in three sizes 35c, 70c, and $1.40. asks readers to report druggists who do not stock it.
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Sloan
Today’s anniversaries recall a span across nations and ages
The Duke of Wellington became premier of Great Britain. Walter Scott Gordon, founder of Sheffield Ala., born in Walter County Ga, died in New York Oct 16 1886. Anson Jones aided Texas independence, born Great Barrington Mass Jan 20 1798, died Houston Tex. Odessa Russia reports 68 killed in a railroad disaster. Duke of York King George V promoted to midshipman. Ada Behan famed American actress died in New York. Webb Kenyon liquor sale ruling upheld by U S Supreme Court.
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Duke of Wellington
Great Britain
Belle Zane
Missippi
Walter Scott Gordon
Sheffield
Ala
Walter County
New York City
Anson Jones
Texas
Houston
Great Barrington
Mass
Odessa
Russia
Duke of York
King George V
Ada Behan
Limerick
Ireland
Supreme Court of the
United States
Death of Former Resident Lanham Led to Local Sorrow
Ee Lott Taylor received a telegram with the sad news that her brother, Robert A. Lanham, died this morning at his home in St. Louis. Lanham was well known in Laredo where he spent his early life and recently visited his sister. Many old friends here join in sorrow with the family.
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Ee Lott Taylor
Robert A. Lanham
St. Louis
Mr. Lanham
Laredo
Bits of Information From Various Eras
A collage of curiosities notes sixteenth century knife engravings with musical grace phrases, rubber tree sap longevity, immense solar heat reaching Earth, Vatican manuscript transfers taking years, and a wealthy Turk dining apart from his wives with male companions present.
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Acre
Squayge
Vatican
Weather Outlook From New Orleans Office
Forecast from the United States Weather Bureau via The Times notes tonight probably fair and colder followed by unsettled weather and continued cold on Friday. Fort McIntosh observations show a max of 64 degrees and a min of 88 degrees with a northward, cloudy wind.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
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