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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1920
Page
4
A column criticizes increasing fees and new taxes on cross border traffic at Nuevo Laredo and suggests other revenue ideas while warning residents of Laredo about further import and export duties. It contrasts Mexican and U.S. taxation and discusses wartime medals and honors without graphic detail.
The piece notes widespread complaints about war honors with accusations that many D. S. M. awards went to officers who never left Washington, earning the moniker desk service medal. It highlights bitterness over Paris sector givers who allegedly never faced trench or hostile fire, while some senior officers refused decorations due to perceived injustices to others.
A notice warns citizens that poll tax receipts are required to vote in all elections this year. Tax collectors stop issuing receipts after January 31, making timely payment essential to exercise franchise in 1926.
Knight Templars of Malta Commandery No. 82 invite visiting Knights to a Thursday January 16 conclave at 7 30 PM to work in the Med Cross in Red Cross uniform Commander John Colman signs the notice dated 1 14 21.
On January 22, 1920, cash bids will be received for the highest bid to sell a Ford automobile at the Federal Building. The vehicle has been condemned and ordered sold by the U.S. District Court on December 30, 1919. J. A. Herring, U.S. Marshal, S. D. T. By Allen Walker, Deputy. 1-7-13t.
Classified listing offers 60 cents per month for a daily Times subscription. Details unclear. reads as promotional notice urging readers to subscribe for daily opportunities.
The text outlines 1919 corporate tax at 10 percent, lowering from 12 percent in 1918, with exemptions for certain non profit groups and mandatory returns for most corporations. Personal service corporations are taxed like partnerships, with stockholders accounting for the earnings. Returns require sworn statements from officers and, if needed, detailed dividend data and brokerage customer profits.
A vintage ad urges readers to visit their druggist for Dr King s New Discovery to curb colds coughs and croup. It claims quick relief for children and adults with no after effects and notes 60c and 1 20 bottle prices.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a mild effective remedy for cleansing bowels and stimulating liver function. It urges readers to take action to restore regularity and overall well being, noting the price as 25 cents at druggists.
County commissioners in this city are undecided on filling the late Judge Geo R Page’s unexpired term. Four applicants R L Bobbitt John L Dannelley E A Atlee and Juan Y Benavides were considered with a ballot taken but no choice made. Action is expected this afternoon as the panel revisits the appointment.
Tonight at the Royal Theatre a star-studded cast presents The Mystery of the Yellow Room a drama of suspense and mystery promising gripping moments from start to finish as the audience awaits the final solution.
The article explains corporations may deduct ordinary business expenses including bad debts and depreciation. It states corporate income tax can be paid in full or in four installments, with due dates March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15, 1920. The piece continues.
A wheezy child can be helped with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of croup. The ad argues no heroic action is needed and emphasizes ready access to the remedy for prompt, effective relief.
Notice that Presto-Lite Battery Station at 1117 Farragut St plans to rent or lease their existing location after February 1st due to moving to larger quarters.
An American armistice delegation for Treves states that Allies have reached agreement on control of Siberian railways. Reports say two thousand people were killed by Ukrainians at Przemysl.
State Commissioner Jed W. Davis and T S Minter visited Laredo spending morning farming tours and an afternoon address at Laredo High School. They spoke at Biks Hall to farmers and citizens on soil conservation, production and marketing. A 7:30 pm Club Cafe banquet for 75 featured talks by business and civic leaders, highlighting cooperation between farmers and city residents and praising state agriculture work. The event continued past 11 pm and left a lasting impression on Laredo.
At last night's meeting the Elks lodge elected eight new members and acted on nineteen membership applications. The lodge plans a modern club building in the coming months as membership grows rapidly.
With skies clearing and mist fading, suspended building work resumes. Sun aims to dry sites as several structures proceed and progress is pushed ahead after days of halt.
Limited to diseases of eye ear nose and throat and glasses fitting with hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 6 Sundays by appointment. Offices at City Drug Store Bertani Building and Richter Building. Dentists J K Thompson and W I Wilson with listed offices and phones. Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald pianist soprano and director Royal Concert Orchestra with phone.
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