Kansas Housewife as Employee Under Workmen’s Comp Law
A Kansas reader critiques Minnie Grinstead’s proposal to let housewives sue husbands for injuries under a home Workmen’s compensation framework. The piece questions the social and familial impact, noting Kansas’ farm economy, self-reliant women, and potential strains on marriage if husbands must pay damages for household injuries. It argues wives would resent being treated as hired help and questions practicality and fairness of such a law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neas
Minnie Grinstead
Kansas
Kan- Bas
Kanaas
Sunflower State
John
University
Utah
Texas
Federal control and centralization push critiqued in Tribune view
The piece argues for limited federal power over packing, stockyards, and rail regulator functions, warning that centralization undermines state sovereignty. It cites Texas complaints about intrastate rate controls and Illinois motto state sovereignty, urging less federal interference and stronger local governance.
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Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
the Tribune
Washington
Old Town
Rom
Ilinois
Observances and events mark historic centennials
The day features the 114th birthday of Gen. Robert E. Lee across the South, Dr. David Starr Jordan’s birthday, the Mississippi Valley Association's first annual convention in Washington, a high profile New York wedding between Miss Morosini and Capt. Crabbe, and Allied premiers meeting in Paris to discuss German disarmament, reparations and stance toward Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford, Jr. University
Mississippi Valley Association
St. Louis
Middle West
Washington. Dc
New York
Mary Washington Bond Morosini
George Washington
William Lafayette Crabbe
U.S. Marine Corps
Pares
Greece
Historic Elm Tablet Details Largest North Ohio Tree
Associated Press reports a tablet attached to the Elm at Elyria courthouse says the historic tree is the largest in Northern Ohio, about 250 years old, 82 feet tall, 121 feet spread, trunk girth 14 feet, and diameter 4 feet 6 inches.
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Associated Press
Elyria, O
Ohio
Let Washington do it let federal bodies fix markets and licensing
The Chicago Tribune argues against broad federal control and warns that federal trade agencies would impose centralized regulation. It contends state and local powers should handle issues, noting wartime controls on telegraph and telephone proved government reach was costly and not universally beneficial.
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Chicago Tribune
Federal Trade Commission
the Tribune
Washington
Een
Telegraph
Telea
Harding As Bandman
Columbus reporters note President elect Harding is a regular member of a second band in addition to his youth band. He also allowed his new ensemble to borrow his gold cornet given by an Indiana maker. He became an honorary member of the Shrine Band after presenting the gold carpet for its use during his term.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Harding
Indiana
Shrine Band
Scioto
1921 Income Tax Facts You Should Know
The article outlines deductible loss categories under 1921 tax rules including losses from trade or business and profits transactions, losses from property fires or theft, and those not compensated by insurance. It warns losses must be sustained in the year claimed and clarifies exclusions such as personal residences, auto losses, and market shrinkage for investors not dealers. Bad debt rules require outright worthlessness and specific proof. recovered debts later are taxable.
Railroad Time Table Shows City and Long-Distance Trains
Texas-Mexican Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9 55 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m International and Great Northern Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 11 15 a m and arrives at 4 30 p m Night Train departs at 10 p m and arrives at 7 30 p m
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Corpus Christi
Rio Grande Eagle Pass Train Schedule Details
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass service with Train No 1 departing Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arriving Minera at 10 20 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m reaching Laredo at 3 16 p m
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Rio Grande & Eagle Pasa
Laredo
Minera
Money Makers Ad Promises Quick Cash
Classified brief touts opportunities to earn money with simple actions. Offers bold claims of fast returns and easy steps, targeting readers seeking extra income through unspecified programs. No concrete details or verification provided.
Laredo Ponders Hose Racing Team For State Meet
A Firemen’s Wall meeting discussed organizing a hose racing team for the Washington’s Birthday Celebrations. Laredo will not form this month but plans a strong state contest team trained by J W Falvella. A tryout call will follow the celebrations.
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Washington
Laredo
Firemen's Association
Paris
J. W. Falvella
Traveling Freight Agent Visits Laredo On Northern Route
W. H. Frazier traveling freight agent of Southern Pacific Lines, headquartered in San Antonio, is visiting Laredo on company business. He promotes Morgan Line steamers from Galveston to New York for passengers and freight.
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W. H. Frazier
Southern Pacific Lines
San Antonio
Laredo
Frazier
Southern Pacific
Morgan Line
Galveston
New York
April Polly at Strand Theatre and Partners of Fate at Royal Theatre
At Laredo the Strand screens April Polly starring Marion Davies with a jewel caper plot as detectives chase a valuable heirloom. The Royal Theatre features Partners of Fate with Louise Lovely, a tale of two couples whose marriages are rearranged after a shipwreck on a tropical island.
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Robert Leonard
Marion Davies
Polly
Cynthia Stockley
Cosmopolitan
Fomous Players Lasky Corporation
Strand Theatre
South Africa
Miss Davies
Maiden Lane
New York
Louie Lovely
Royal
Wiliam
Mareene's Flight and Forbidden Passion at Rialto
Dramatic scene unfolds as Mareene flees storm to the river after a prophecy of shame. The tale centers on a scarlet woman, her base-born child, and a lover who is wed to her sister, with fate cruelly testing mistaken belief of death.
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Mareene
Marcene
Penelope Knapp
Committee Drives Washington Birthday Fund Drive in Laredo
The group coordinating the Washington Birthday Anniversary Celebration work reports progress on building a subscription list and securing funds. An executive committee meeting is anticipated as absent members return from the Neff inauguration. Final event details hinge on sub-committee work, with a definite program expected next week for publicity of the joint Laredo Nuevo Laredo celebration scheduled for February 21 32 and 23.
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Washington
Neff
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
For Sale Cotton seed cake and ear corn in Pearsall TX
For sale, cooked and cold pressed cotton seed cake and ear lots shewed ear corn, cheap. Wire or phone J. M. Sorrell, Pearsall, Texas. January 14.
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J. M. Sorrell
Pearsall
Texas
How To Cure A Cough With Fidelity Mountain Pine Syrup
An ad promises cough relief from Fidelity Quality mentholated Mountain Pine Cough Syrup. It claims to stop coughing tickle and throat irritation at once and notes availability from all druggists.
Time Changes Boxing Exhibition For American Legion Club
Unforeseen difficulties force postponement of the second boxing exhibition by the American Legion Athletic Club, with a new date to be announced later.
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American Legion Athletic Club
Public Auction Notice of Seized Horse and Busk at Port of Laredo
Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas January 19 1921 notice that the horse and back seized for violation of Section 8082 Revised Statutes will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on January 27 1921 at 10 A M at the Customhouse Deputy Collector A St Katn
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Port of Laredo
Texas
A. St. Katn
Customar
Mexican presidential train delegates visit Waco
Telegram reports Mexican officials and three Pullmans with the Laredo delegation left Austin for Waco to meet the hospitality of the Chamber of Commerce and citizens. Governor Neff requested the trip. The special train with two delegations will reach Laredo Thursday afternoon, with possible visits to other Texas cities before returning.
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Laredo
Austin
Waco
Texas
Mexico
Mexican Editor Gets Off Light in Laredo Court
Leon Osorio editor of a Spanish language newspaper in Laredo faced arraignment in corporation court this morning on a disturbing the peace charge. He was fined ten dollars, paid the fine, and was released.
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Leon Osorio
Laredo
Deport Youthful Thieves After Capture in Laredo
Five juvenile thieves from Nuevo Laredo ages 10 to 13 were arrested by Special Officer Abel Cantu in Laredo. After a hearing they were deported to Nuevo Laredo with admonition not to return, following a theft at Solo Serve where clothes chairs watches and a belt were taken. Portions of the stolen goods were found in both cities.
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Herminio Behavides
Francisco Lugo
Benito Villanueva
Antonio
Reynaldo Saldivar
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Abel Cantu
Laredo
Solo
Fidelity Cascara Purges Liver and Bowels Advertisement
Tasteless Cascara promotes Fidelity Cascara as a tasteless purgative for liver and bowels. The ad urges readers to ask their druggist for Fidelity Cascara and notes Fidelity Quality and availability at all druggists.
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Jasc Aya
District Attorney Walls Returns to Laredo Today
District Attorney John A Walls returned to Laredo this morning after travelling to Austin Monday for Governor Neffs inauguration and to deliver a welcome in Spanish to the Mexican delegation. He spoke first in Spanish then in English, noting the historic attendance. The inauguration drew several thousand persons and marked the first time a designated Mexican official delegation witnessed a Texas governor’s inauguration.
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John A. Walls
Austin
Neff
State of Texas
Laredo
Vals
Texas
Walls
New American Language Proposed by State Librarian
Columbus Jan. 19 Associated Press states State Librarian John Henry Newman issued a statement praising a new universal language called American. He announced essay contest prize winners and honorable mentions from across the country, noting eleven prizes and 532 honorable mentions. Winners include T. C. Cherry of Bowling Green Kentucky and Miss Jane Durrell of Cincinnati Ohio with prizes ranging from 200 to 5 dollars.
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Associated Pross
Columbus
John Henry Newman
Newman
Chicago
British Columbia
New Mexico
T. C. Cherry
Bowling Green
Kentucky
Jane Durrell
Lincoln Apta
Ith St
Cincinnati
E. J. Leonard
Green St
Champaign
Willie May Ring
Ivy St
Chattanooga
Tenn
Allen G. Scott, Jr
Cardwell
Missouri
D. T. Hildreth
Winchester
New Hampshire
Wilma Fletemoeyer
Brown St
Llanette
Ind
W. H. Jones
South Hill
Virginia
Gordon Edwards
Newton St
Washington, D C
R. W. Shumaker
Union City
Indiana
T. E. Warren
East Main St
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Bank of the United States
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Auburn Ave
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Albuquerque
Howard F. Lewis
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Portland
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Hyndman
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Vermont
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