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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1920
Page
8
Tuesday's Daily reports alarm over radical opposition to wealth and education, targeting savers, professionals, and patriots. It cites Chicago loyalty, Haymarket history, and the push to bar Chicago patriots from painters unions amid broader anti radical sentiment.
A Chicago painters union votes to exclude American Legion members, branding Legionaries as tools of capital. At a Chicago Federation of Labor meeting officials denounce Reds in a roundup as a plot against labor, while debating seating a Victor reform vote and resisting a redraft.
A vigorous man with strong nerves and rich blood powers rapid achievement. His clear eye, active brain, and steady hand enable quick thinking and fast work, driving tremendous energy and notable success.
Duncan A. Fletcher senator from Florida born Sumter County Georgia sixty one years ago. Ole Hanson former Seattle mayor born Racine County Wisconsin four years ago today. Henry Dixey famed American stage actor born Boston sixty one years ago today. Adeline Genee renowned dancer born Aarhus Denmark forty four years ago today. Samuel Rayburn Texas congressman born Roane County Tennessee thirty three years ago today. Woodbridge Ferris Michigan governor born Spencer New York sixty seven years ago today. Also a line about Campbelain's Tablets advertising benefits.
The Juvenile Department of the W O W in Laredo shows activity under Assistant District Manager A Farias Cano who joined eight months ago and started 500 sovereigns in the Lodge. The office is in room 212 at the Laredo National Bank Building as district offices move from Brownsville to Laredo led by District Manager Luis Espinosa Jr. The new department admits adults and children aged one through fifty one with yearly and decennial endowment policies for members and children respectively.
J T Ramon of 1619 Lincoln St Laredo testifies to repeated backache relief from Doan's Kidney Pills first used in 1916 after painful attacks. In 1919 he reports lasting relief with no kidney issues, praising the remedy. Price 60c at dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The Bortex Oil Co formed by local capitalists readies to drill on the Ortiz ranch north of Laredo. A steel derrick stands at the site and drilling machinery is en route. If oil is found, a new Texas oil field may open north of the city.
Meadowsville Kentucky resident Pearl Patrick describes severe constipation and sour stomach. After doctors pills caused griping she found Thedford's Black Draught gentle and effective, restoring digestion and regular bowel movements with no ill after effects.
Classified notice offers daily Times subscriptions at a rate of 0c per month. Seeks readers to sign up through a contact channel listed in the ad. Limited duration promotion with no further details provided.
On account of moving to logger quarters my present location is for rent or lease after February 1. Presto-Lite Battery on 1117 Fout St. B tf.
Notice of dissolution of the firm Kanner and Sbar operating in Dilley and Laredo Texas. Dissolution effective December 1 1919. All claims to Sbar at 1016 Iturbide Street Laredo Texas. Max Kanner and Sam Sbar.
Classified brief notes two money making opportunities listed in Times Want Ads. One item priced at three dollars and another at four dollars per unspecified service or product. No names or dates provided.
George R Page a longtime Webb County official and Laredo Times staffer died at his home at 1008 San Bernardo Avenue after a two year illness. Born in 1862 in Montevalio Missouri he came to Laredo in 1882, rose from printer to Times foreman and city editor, served as county clerk from 1894 to 1913 and as county judge thereafter. He contributed to Washington Birthday celebrations and supported the volunteer fire department, was active in Elks Red Men Knights of Pythias AOUW and Odd Fellows, and left a widow Ella Bell and surviving relatives. He died at 5 40 am following a prolonged illness.
Local staff of the Western Union Telegraph Co who have six months or longer in service will join a nationwide raise, with over five million dollars yearly in added wages starting January 1. Workers with a year or more gain 15 percent. those with six months to under a year gain 10 percent, and only employees earning less than 250 dollars monthly participate. Manager Scothorn cites collective bargaining with large corporations as the basis, offsetting higher living costs through several negotiated raises.
A notice states on January 9 the office and warehouse will move to 1301 Turbide Street where Raul Casso will meet friends and patrons. It cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a readily available, prompt remedy for croup and urges timely use by mothers to protect children.
The county courthouse flags remain at half mast until after the funeral from the Page home 1008 San Bernardo Avenue tomorrow at 4 30 PM. Burial will be beside the late wife in the city cemetery.
Movie fans are promised a dramatic treat with The Fear Market starring Alice Brady at the Royal Theater this afternoon tonight and tomorrow. Brady portrays Sylvia Stone with convincing intensity and subtlety, in a tale of pathos and love that grips from start to finish. The story by Princess Troubetzkoy created a sensation upon its print release and Brady is supported by a strong cast of noted screen and stage actors.
Out of respect for the late County Judge Page court business stalled with the courthouse and county clerk offices closed for the day. District court had no sessions today and will resume tomorrow afternoon.
Notice to stockholders of the Plaza de Toros Laredo S A calling a meeting at the association office on January 10 1920 at 2 pm to audit the general balance appoint a new board of directors per by laws articles 6 and 7 and discuss general business. Secretary Gonzalez Pellegrin Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas December 28 1919.
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