Ingratitude to Veterans and Mexican Policy Critique
AHopeful call by the American Legion for proper care of veterans contrasts with persistent neglect and limited rank or pay rewards. The piece condemns postwar gratitude, discusses Tampico Mexican propaganda, and urges Carranza to punish the guilty in the body disposal scandal to restore credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Columbus
New World
Ther
Machiavelli
Republic
Admiral Beatty
Field Marshal
Haig
Congress
Grant
Philippines
Great Britain
Beatty
Belisarius
Rome
American Legion
Manufactured Evidence Sparks Tampico Probe
An attorney from Tampico James J Britt testifying before the Far committee in San Antonio said Americans stood guard over dead bodies of Boles and Roney to stop a Mexican inquest from serving liquor and covering the dead. He cited tequila poured down James Wallace and claims of drunkenness as an excuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampico
James J. Britt
American Legion
Far Committee
San Antonio
Boles
Roney
Sir Louis A Jette, Prominent Quebec Figure, 80th Birthday
Sir Louis A Jette, long a key figure in Quebec public affairs, marks his eighty eighth birthday. A L Assomption native, Laval professor, and former Chief Justice of Quebec, he held roles as lawmaker, administrator, jurist, and Lieutenant-Governor from 1898 to 1908. He founded the National party movement and served in Dominion Parliament after 1871. France made him a Commander of the Legion of Honor in 1898 and other honors followed from Canadian and British societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Jette
Quebec
L’assomption
L’assomption College
Montreal
National Party
Laval University
France
Legion of Flonor
Canada
Great Britain
Income Tax Facts You Should Know
Government rules outline how tax returns are reviewed and adjusted. Penalties rise for fraud or negligence, with fines up to 15000 and possible imprisonment. Revenue agents will help with 1919 tax forms nationwide at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington
Collectors of Internal Revenue
United States
Brothers Divided at Strand Theatre
Frank Keenan stars in and directs Brothers Divided a Pathe feature about two brothers one selfish and one generous. Twenty years in prison shape the latter who runs a mill and, with union like workers, aims to prove a better way. A tender human interest drama with a strong supporting cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keenan
Pathe
Strand Theatre
Gertrude Andrews
Wallace MacDonald
Ruth Langston
Gertrude Clair
Webb County Commissioners Adjourn To Meet Next Week
Webb county commissioners adjourn after special session to reconvene Wednesday January 21 for road matters and to continue selecting a successor to late County Judge George R Page. Four applicants Robert L Bobbitt John L Dannelley J A Atlee and Juan V Benavides were reviewed but no decision reached to ensure a fair impartial outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Webb County
D. D. Davis
George R. Page
Knight Templars Conclave In Red Cross Uniform
Knights of Malta Commandery No 32 urge attendance at a Thursday January 15 conclave at 7 30 pm. Work in Red Cross uniform. Visiting Knights welcomed. Commander JOHN COLMAN date 1 14 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight Templars
Malta Commandery No. 32
K. T
Red Cross
Webb County Judge George R Page Dies in Webb County
Webb County Commissioners Court in regular session on December 12 1920 paid tribute to the late County Judge George R Page. The resolution lauds his fidelity to duty justice and kindness and directs its spread in the minutes and a copy sent to his family. The notice also promotes a Strand Theater film listing The Temperamental Wife starring Constance Talmadge opening January 20 for a two day run with Billie Billings the jealous heroine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
George R. Page
Webb County
George Rk. Page
Strand
Constance Talmadge
Strand Theater
Billie Billings
Newton
Nevada
Ships in the Night Pass on Carloads of Whiskey
A historical notice from Laredo reports multiple carloads of whiskey arriving by express and freight before the nationwide prohibition amendment takes effect at midnight. The shipments, described as transient, are slated to cross into Mexico the next day, ahead of the legal dry transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boundary Line
Laredo
Impressed Audience Hears Luis Soto Denounce Radicals
A large crowd greeted Mexican engineer Luis G. Soto as he toured against the IWW Bolsheviks and other agitators stirring laborers in both Mexico and the United States. Soto urged conservatism, plain speech, and reliance on facts, arguing radicals threaten humanity and citing propaganda from Russia and allied groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis G. Soto
Mexico
United States
Mr. Soto
Russia
IL W. W
Bolsheviki
Cocaine smuggler captured at station en route to San Antonio
Joaquin Prat son of Saltillo businessman, smuggled four ounces of cocaine into Laredo. Customs inspector found the drugs hidden in his clothing after he arrived from Saltillo and crossed to Laredo. He was jailed awaiting examination and arraigned before U S Commissioner Henry, held on $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
San Antonio
Joaquin Prat
Saltillo
Prat
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Here
San Antoni
U. S
Henry
Masonic Notice for Laredo Lodge Meeting
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A. BP. & A. M. Friday at 7 30 p m. Work in M. M. degree. All visiting brethren invited to attend. Fritz Werner, W. M. 1 15 21.
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Laredo
A. M
Fritz Werner
W. M
Camberlain’s Tablets Aid Digestion And Appetite
The passage claims Camberlain's Tablets move the bowels, improve appetite, and strengthen digestion. It states they contain no pepsin or other digestive ferment, yet help the stomach perform its functions naturally.
Clover Will Case Heads to District Court Trial
The Clover will contest over the estate of the late W. C. Clover is being heard in district court before Judge Mullally after an appeal from the county probate court. No jury will be used as both sides waived the right. The trial began yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Will
W. C. Clover
Mullally
The Best Cough Medicine
A Kentucky druggist from Cubrun, J B Jones, praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He notes his customers’ favorable opinions influence his own use and family trust in the medicine over seven years as the best cough remedy he has known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Jones
Cubrun
Laredo notices and classifieds from early 20th century paper
A compact local page reports on a soldier Thomas Flynn bound over to the grand jury after an examining hearing for liquor possession, various ads for groceries and medicines, marriage licenses issued for Amador Ruiz with Teresa Chapa and Pablo Carvajal with Julia Sepulveda, a used Chandler Dispatch car for sale, and agency notices for Vino de Nogas. It also notes Mex importations via Laredo port, second hand furniture, a Kennedy delicatessen lead, weather fog in Laredo, plumbing services, rental listings at The Hellmont, poll tax receipts guidance, miscellaneous buying selling, electrical services, earthquake relief fundraising surpassing $1,600, auto painting, and Ramsay insurance moving to Lincoln Street plus Notary Will W. Gregg.
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Thomas Flynn
William
Horner's Pharmacy
Farragut Street
Amador Ruiz
Teresa Chapa
Pablo Carvajal
Julia Sepulveda
Chandler Dispatch
Citizens Auto Company
Kennedy
Sanitary Grocery
Laredo
B. Juarez
Hellmont
Main Ave
J. L. Fierrosa
To the Dyspeptic You Can Eat What You Crave Again
Consider then the fact that Chamberlain's Tablets have cured others and restored health. They allow many who suffer stomach troubles to eat any kind of food they crave.
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Tritt
Tampicors
American Legion of Honor
Lewton
Tampicoe
Carranza
Sloan's Peak
the Times
Page
John Colman
George Reynolds Page
J. 5S. Johnson
V. Puig
J. M. Martin
County Commissioners Court
Texas
J. A. Rodriguez
Bliss Ii
Liniment
BLISS
Alonzo O. Bliss Medical Company
Washington, D. C
Ing
District Court Room
Pan
Clover
Pedro Treviso & Co
Ixtle
Lincoln Street
Maei
F. M. Ramsay
Will W. Gregg
Timea
Buick Automobiles
Republic Trucks
RIO Grande Buick CO
Goodrich
A. Saft
CRAZY
L. Villegas & CO
Laredo, Texas
John D. Buenz Lumber
F.M. Ramsay
R. B. Hooker
Nash
Davis Chummy
Ford
Maxwell
Texas Auto Sales CO
Farragut ST
Laredo Business College
Phillips B. Tartt
Bertani Bldg
Laredo Plumbing Company
Iturbide Street
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