Cuban sugar strike threatens American consumer prices
The sugar planters, mills, and brokers control most Cuban sugar and pledge to sell only when prices reach 24 cents per pound, risking higher costs for Americans. The piece links profits to American trusts and contemplates embargoes, while noting wage shifts, refinery costs, and broader labor unrest across Cuba Mexico and the United States.
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Cuba
Sugar Trust
Havemeyer
Spreckels
American Trust
Strikes in Mexico Raise Government Concerns
A sweeping wave of strikes across Mexico is described as radical-led and aimed at seizing control of unions rather than achieving labor gains. Reports note workers in Puebla, Monterrey, Mexico City, and elsewhere marching under leaders who push disorder, worrying the new de la Huerta government which faces limited armed opposition besides the Villistas.
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Puebla
United States
Mexico
de la Huerta
Republic
Monterrey
Mexico City
Iilla
de la Wuerta
San Antonio contractors to begin Laredo Zapata highway work
Two San Antonio firms hired to build the Laredo Zapata highway from the Chacon bridge to the Zapata county line have not yet moved equipment to Webb county. They are expected to arrive soon and start removal of teams and materials to push the project, supervised by County Highway Engineer Rollins, with ground activity anticipated in a few weeks to open the first major Webb county river traffic highway.
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San Antonio
Laredo
Laredo- Zapata Highway
Chacon Bridge
Zapata County
Mngineer Rollins
Seam Antonio
Do Soa
Zapata
Webb County
Pacific Northwest Golf Tourney Opens in Vancouver
Vancouver hosts the Pacific Northwest Golf Association twentieth annual championship with qualifying rounds starting Monday and finals Saturday. Attendees are expected from Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia as the event draws record crowd.
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Vancouver
B.C
Pacific Coast
Pacific Northwest Golf Association
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Bids for the Laredo sewerage system opened
Bids for the Laredo sewerage system are invited with a July 6 1920 6 pm deadline. Bidders must file a $5 000 certified check and city officials reserve the right to reject all bids. Bids open at the July 6 1920 city council meeting at 8 pm. City Secretary announces.
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City of
Laredo
Overalls Adoption Spreads in Rio Amid Cost of Living Move
AP reports in Rio de Janeiro that the term overalls from the U S movement against living costs has been adopted into Portuguese. Translators wrestled with sobretudo but chose roupa de operario, and now newspapers and the public use the word as photos from North America spur imitation by students and citizens alike.
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Associated Press
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
United States
Guage
North America
Wealthy Jamaica: Sugar boom creates new millionaires
Jamaica experiences unprecedented wealth as sugar and banana planters grow rich. Sugar now fetches 600 per ton in England, up from 30 prewar, with 8 percent reserved for home use by Food Controller. A $1.4 million central factory is planned amid drought that reduces this year’s crop.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Jamaica
Primaries Set for July 24 National Parties Compete
The piece notes political season with Republicans already nominated and Democrats in Texas preparing to hold primaries on Saturday July 24. Dem candidates seek November election, primary results likely determine outcomes. Webb county Democrats list ballot home bases and anticipated November opposition. State district and county offices will be nominated, with a run off possible in August if no majority occurs.
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Frisco
Demoecrats
Texas
Webb County
Fourth of July Observance Notices From Leonard Nelson
To my customers and friends the Fourth of July falling on Sunday we will celebrate on the following day next Monday as we shall be closed all day on the 6th I take the means of notifying our customers and friends so that they may supply themselves beforehand respectfully Leonard Nelson 6304
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Leonard Nelson
The House of Toys at Rialto
The House of Toys, feature at the Rialto, stars Leena Owen and began its engagement yesterday. It is well acted and tells an absorbing story of a gamble in matrimony. A large number of Redo residents saw it yesterday and last night and more will attend today and tonight.
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House of Toys
Leena Owen
Laredo
Summer complaint in children remedy praised
The article extols Chamberlain's Colic and Summer Complaint remedy as highly effective for children. It notes that when used with castor oil and proper diet, about ninety nine in a hundred recover. A testimonial from Mr. W.G. Campbell of Butler, Tennessee, claims the remedy eased colic and is far ahead of anything used before.
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Chamberlain
WG. Cambell
Butler
Tenn
Chamberkitin
It Looked Like a Battlefield in Europe in Pennsylvanıa
A fragmentary report describes a hotel stay in a small Pennsylvania town with a morning visit to a stable showing a pile of dead rats and a garbled product sale. Advertisers claim bold branding by A Deutz and Brother, City Drug Co. and Sanipary Grocery offering three sizes at 25 cents to a dollar.
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Pennsyylvania
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanipary Grocery
Summer Complaint Quickly Relieved by Remedy
Mrs Henry Jewett of Clark Mills Nebraska reports a severe summer complaint attack was almost instantly relieved by Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhoea Remedy. The medicine is praised as an excellent remedy for colic and diarrhoea and should be kept by every family.
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Chatberlain
Henry Jewett
Clark Mills
Cotton Crop Prospects Improve With Weather Outlook
In the Laredo area the young cotton crop is reported in excellent condition, especially on irrigated land. Dry farming plots are also fair. About 10,000 to 12,000 acres are planted, with 4,000 on irrigable land. Timely rains could bring a sizable harvest, estimates ranging 6,400 to 6,000 bales if yields rise, though Webb county may mature later than other districts.
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Lavede
Laredo
Webb County
Knights Templar to Hold Malta Commandery Conclave
Knights Templar announce a special conclave of Malta Commandery No. 32 KR. V. this Thursday evening at unspecified time. G J Hatley is the recorder and notes will be given for work in the Red Cross degree.
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Knights Templar
Malta
O'Elowk
Red Cross Derree
G. J. Hatley
Extermination Drive Urges Rat and Mouse Control
Mayor Villegas and state health authorities call for rat and mouse extermination to curb lice and bubonic plague risks. Although no plague exists within hundreds of miles, officials push a precautionary campaign highlighting abundant rodent material for exterminators to tackle.
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Mayor Villegas
Grand Ball by Latin American Club on July Fourth
The Latin American Club will hold a grand ball to celebrate the United States Independence Anniversary on the Fourth of July evening. Only members in good standing on the Club books will be admitted to the occasion.
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The
United States
Border permits identity cards without visas or charges
Immigration officials in Laredo report new regulations effective today keep border permits and identity cards issued without visas and at no charge. Passports still cost 10 dollars and require visas for foreign documents. The Piggly Wiggly will close for Independence Day. RAT-SNAP ads promote rodent bait with prices. Miss Hiling Brennan arrives in town to join her family.
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J. &. Trout
United States Immigration Service
Laredo
Berkshire
el Paso
Inspector Trout
Paso
Texas
N. S. Immigration Service
State Department
Erline Brennan
Hiling Brennan
Larede
Bark C
Brennan
Sara
He Tome
Mercy Hospital
Mother
Haley
Daddy
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy
A historical note praises Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for its trusted results. The terse line emphasizes user satisfaction and lasting opinion among those who employ the medicine.
Sig Menagerie Comes to Laredo at Royal Theatre
A film event featuring Back to Gods Country adapted from James Oliver Curwood story debuts Sunday and Monday at the Royal Theatre in Laredo. Star Neil Shipman leads with Wellington Playter and Charles Arling, supported by two dozen trained animals. Critics praise the production and local management predicts strong audience appeal.
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God's Country
James Oliver Curwood
Royal Theatre
Neil Shipman
Dolores
Wheeler Ouknia
Wellington
Playter
Charles Arling
Air mail service begins between New York and Chicago
One year ago today on July 1 daily air mail service was inaugurated between New York and Chicago, marking a milestone in U S transportation. The same date saw the United States constitutional prohibition come into effect, reshaping national policy and daily life.
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New York
Chicago
United States
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