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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1920
Page
9
Wednesday's Daily outlines how to compute income tax for 1919. It explains gross versus net income, exemptions, and surtax brackets, with example calculations for single and married filers. It notes filing requirements for spouses, widows, and minors and signals a continuation.
Reports from Austin to El Paso describe persistent cloudy drizzle that chills travel and slows traffic, though Texas farmers welcome the moist spell. The piece notes widespread damp conditions and laments dust and drought fears, ending with a Native American fraternal notice for Past Sachem George R. Page’s passing and attendance at rites.
Mary Pickford known as Americas sweetheart stars in her second production The Hoodlum at the Strand. The play shows the screen favorite’s effective performance drawing sympathy for the hoodlum she portrays. Tonight's second performance promises large audiences.
Laredo Lodge No 828 Independent Order Bnai Brith will held tonight at 8 oclock at the Y M H A Hall. All members urgently requested to be present. Visiting brothers cordially invited. M Freed Secretary.
The funeral of County Judge George Reynolds Page who died after a lingering illness was held at his home 1008 San Bernardo Avenue at 4 30 this afternoon. Rev Charles W Cook conducted services with interment in the Red Men's plot beside his wife. Pallbearers included Justo Penn C C Biggio J C Martin W C Green street M W Brennan C M de la Garza A H Bruni and C R Molina. many floral tributes were sent and relatives arrived for the services.
A notice urges voters to obtain poll tax receipts from the city and county tax collectors before January 1 to qualify for the 1920 elections. It warns that without receipts, individuals cannot vote and cautions against being treated as aliens in exercising citizenship by choosing city, county, district, state, and national leaders.
On January 22 1920 at the Federal Building I will sell for cash to the highest bid a condemned motor automobile ordered sold by the U S District Court on December 30 1919 Marshal J A Herring A S Marshal A S Walker Deputy.
An advertisement for Zemo claims it stops itching and soothes skin irritation. It touts efficacy against eczema, rashes, pimples, and blackheads, promising overnight improvement. The safe antiseptic liquid costs 35 cents or a dollar for a larger bottle and supposedly leaves no stain or stickiness.
Wednesday events include the Aociety Mrs. Violet 8 gathering with Mrs. M T Cogley at 28:30 PM, Parish Guild with Mrs C F Lines at 3 PM, Married Ladies Social Club with Mrs H C Hall at 3 PM, Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church at 3 30 PM with Mrs G C Hiatt, and a W M A general meeting at 3 30 PM at the church. Epworth League at 7 30 PM for Mission Study Class. Residents traveling include Mr H Guinn to San Antonio, Mrs J R Moore returning from San Antonio with Mrs Roderick Dew, and Mrs Mabel Cogley Barlow returning from San Antonio.
Hon Marshall Hicks arrived from San Antonio this morning to attend the funeral of the late County Judge Page. Collector of Customs T A Coleman arrived from San Antonio and served as an honorary pallbearer. L R Ortiz, who was in San Antonio on business, returned home today to attend the funeral of Judge Page.
Shepherd Ivory Franz, elected president of the American Psychological Association, serves as scientific director of the Government Hospital for the Insane in Washington, D C. A Jersey City native aged 45, he graduated from Columbia in 1894 and taught at Columbia Harvard and Dartmouth before joining federal service in 1907. He also held the physiology and experimental psychology chair at George Washington University and is widely published in psychology.
A Friday evening social directed by Mrs Grace Duff will feature city conveyances meeting at City Drug Store at 8 30 pm. Attendees are asked to wear tacky costumes. The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church hosted a regular meeting with Mrs C W Cook and Miss Martha Anderson, packaging missionary boxes and sharing a story about The Mountain Children. The W M U of the Baptist Church held their second afternoon prayer meeting on the Heights led by Mrs J M Sallee with a program and papers on Our School in Japan. The Sunbeam Band sang, yearbooks were discussed, and plans noted for tomorrow. The Lattie Moon Christmas offering was to be counted from the seventy five million dollar pledge. The Tuesday Bridge Club entertained with narcissus decor, prize winners were Mrs Albert Martin and Mrs Mary Carter, with low score Mrs Robert Muller. A separate bridge party honored Miss Cohen with Mrs Flora Dilgarde Anderson hosting, high prize Mrs W N Young, low prize Mrs Joe Moser. Guests included Mrs Weber, Mrs Carter of Corpus Christi, and others as listed.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a gentle bowel and liver stimulant as a substitute for calomel. The vegetable compound with olive oil purifies the system and clears the blood, promising quick breath improvement with no calomel after effects. Take one or two nightly for a week. boxes 10 and 25 cents.
Flags over city hall and fire station fly at half mast in respect to the late County Judge George R Page. The fire bell tolled funeral knells during the ceremony as many fire department members attended. Page helped organize the present efficient fire department and served as vice president of the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department.
Advert claims Chamberlains Tablets cure stomach troubles and restore appetite, noting many others have been restored to health and can eat any food they crave.
If some great act of heroism was necessary to protect a child from croup, no mother would hesitate to protect her offspring, but when it is only necessary to keep at hand a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and give it as soon as the first indication of croup appears, there are many who neglect it. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is within the reach of all and is prompt and effectual.
A Justice Department order directs arrest and deportation of Ludwig Marten denied as ambassador of the Russian Soviet government. Marten, described as the real leader of the Communist Party in the United States, is believed in Washington awaiting custody. Official Garvan led the evidence gathering shaping the action.
An Associated Press report from New York dated January 7 states Princess Cantacuzene Speransky, descendant of President Grant, says thirty million Russians have died from violence famine and disease in three years. Excluding 5 million killed in battle for the Allies, Lenine offers peace terms and promises to end terror and revolutionary tribunal activity, per Baltic press via Col Tallents. Clemenceau likely to be elected French president January 17 according to contemporary papers.
Dublin January 7 police and soldiers raided Sinn Fein headquarters and entered the offices of the Irish parliament and the New Ireland Assurance Society. The operation involved a large force and targeted key political and financial sites in the city.
Los Angeles January 7 Pugilist Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion will meet French fighter George Carpentier at Tia Juana Lower California in the near future according to manager Jack Kearns.
The United States weather bureau forecast for New Orleans reports tonight and Thursday rain with a drop in temperature. Fort McIntosh observations for the last 24 hours show a maximum of 57 degrees and a minimum of 47 degrees, with a north east wind and cloudy conditions.
A phaeton pulled by a scraggy cayuse seized by customs for mescal hidden under the Keats sold at public auction this morning to the highest bidder for $14. The outfit was conveyed away by the winning buyer after the odd sale.
Washington reports Gabriel Porter, an American employed by Penn-Mexico Company, was shot and killed by a Mexican federal officer at Tuxpam on December 21. The state department has ordered the consul at Tampico to seek further information and urge local authorities to arrest and punish the guilty. The department also calls on Mexico to apprehend J. F. Roney and Karl Bowles, American oilmen in the Tampico field, and to punish the murderers.
The United Mine Workers of America in convention here ratified their international officers acceptance of President Wilson's proposal to end the coal strike. The plan calls for a 14 percent wage increase and the naming of a commission to draft a new wage agreement.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for statements on the condition of all national banks as of December 31. In Texas, the commissioner of banking and insurance issued a similar call for financial statements from 60 state banks and trust companies as of December 31.
A year ago violence and diplomatic moves shaped the front. Machine guns used to suppress Reds in Berlin. Bolsheviks captured Riga port. President Wilson opened negotiations on preliminary League of Nations details.
1824 Julian Kavanagh born in Tipperary died 1877 in Nice. 1902 Talmage born Bound Brook New Jersey died Washington April 12. 1841 British squadron reduced forts on Canton River. 1861 Kansas legislature met at Lecompton adjourned to Lawrence. 1872 Congress investigates Credit Mobilier. 1895 Royal Yacht Squadron terms with New York Yacht Club for race. 1917 Adamson introduces Eight Hour Day Bill. 1918 Supreme Court upholds Selective Service Act constitutionality.
On January 1920 a red automobile condemned by the U S District Court will be sold for cash to the highest bidder at the court rooms of the Federal Building. Sale ordered December 24 1919 by J A Herring A S March 8. D T 1 1 16t.
From Mexico City a report by Associated Press says the Vera Cruz region was shattered by a Saturday night quake. Casualties are unclear but Private despatches claim about 1,000 killed at Cuatzautlan with widespread damage across the district. Presidents and military HQs corroborate the figures.
Washington Jan 7 A resolution backing President Wilson on the peace treaty and praising efforts to form a league of peace will be laid before the Democratic national committee at its meeting tomorrow with backing of committee officials. Chairman Cummings said the resolution will be clear and leave no doubt about their position.
Centenary of Austen Phelps celebrated. Christmas observed by Greek and Russian churches. Pershing visits Camp Dodge and will attend a Des Moines public reception. Sioux Falls hosts a home-building associations meeting. Pacific Steam Navigation launches New York to Valparaiso service. Mayo to Argentina to promote international surgery group. State legislatures in New York Kentucky Maryland begin sessions. A four day Atlantic City conference gathers nearly 100 religious denominations to chart world Protestant action.
The advertisement asserts Camberlain's Tablets move the bowels and boost appetite while aiding digestion. It states the tablets contain no pepsin or digestive ferment yet strengthen the stomach to function naturally.
Alice Brady opened the first night of The Fear Market a strong play based on a salacious society personals sheet. The production hinges on a publishing company silencing scandal through stock purchases and promises a second performance tonight.
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