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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1920

Page

11

Tanlac credited by Seattle man after six months in bed

George Gregoire a Seattle longshoreman says Tanlac lifted him from persistent stomach trouble rheumatism and kidney back pain after six months in bed He gained twenty pounds and now works daily at full strength noting he feels better than ever Tantac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Bros.

Tanlac George Gregoire 8Rd Avenue Seattle Wash Tantac Laredo Windrow Bros

Born On Fourth Of July A Boy For Hooker Family

July 4 evening a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hooker. The item notes local births and small notices amid a page of town ads and listings. Other lines mention sewing work, car shocks, city council proceedings, realty services, baseball plans, English classes, plumbing, port imports, electrical comforts, auto painting, and county clerk marriage licenses.

R. B. Hooker

Eye Ear Nose Throat Doctors and Chiropractor Listings

Practice listings show W W Shirey M D limited to eye ear nose throat and glasses fitting with hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 6 Sunday by appointment over City Drug Store J T Ward ENT doctor in Bertani Building hours 2 30 to 12 and 2 to 6 30 Sundays 9 to 1 30 phones Office 378 Residence 676 Ella A Chittenden DC Bertani Building hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 6 lawyers at 218 2022 Alexander Block phone 1047 DRS R A and A E McCulloch dentists Wilcox Block Over Western Union phone 299 Dentist.

H. Stow Garlick Thaison W. W. Shirey J. T. Ward Office Bertan Ella A. Chittenden D. C Ftoom Bertani Bldg R. A A. E. McCulloch Wilcox Block Western Union

Bonnie Doon Inspires Hopes Amid Local Visits

Poem lines echo as residents list a string of visits and travel. Mrs Ruth Campbell returns from San Antonio while others head there for outings and hospital stays. Local families, teachers, and friends are noted visiting Cedarville Kerrville El Paso and Millet. Miss Hannah Fair Sallee arrives from China for a year’s US vacation.

Bunns Leave San Antonio for Decatur Visit

Mr W Y Bunn and daughter Miss Elizabeth Bunn left San Antonio to visit Mr Bunn’s mother in Decatur Alabama. He will stay briefly while Elizabeth remains six weeks. Madonna Sorrel will host Friday at 8 pm honoring Miss Marguerita Schleyer of San Antonio.

Jed H. Baird San Antonio Major Baird Se] Paso J. R. Woodul Nogales Arizona Madonna Sorrel Marguerita Schleyer

Kingsmill Vowed as Dominion Navy Leader Turns 65

Vice Admiral Charles Kingsmill marks his 65th birthday and is noted for a long naval career in the British Imperial Navy and as director of the Royal Canadian Navy. Born in Guelph Ontario, he began as a midshipman on the Royal Albert, later commanded the Resolution and Majestic, and led Canada’s naval nucleus after 1908.

Charles Kingsmill Imperial Navy Great Britain Royal Canadian Navy Admiral Kingsmill Guelph Ont Royal Alfred Quebec Resolution Greenwich Dominion

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Contract In 1886

Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio to pay one hundred dollars for each catarin case cured only by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A W Gleabon dated December 4 1886. Medication advertised for internal use and testimonials offered. J Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio. sold by druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation mentioned.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co J. Cheney A. D A. W. Glebabon Hall J, Cheney & CO

Enjoin Proclamation Over Ratified Suffrage Amendment

Associated Press report from Washington states that the American Constitutional League seeks a court order blocking the secretary of state from issuing a proclamation declaring the suffrage amendment ratified. The suit argues West Virginia’s ratification was fraudulently accomplished and Tennessee’s ratification would be illegal. Raleigh reports Governor Bickett calls a special session for August 10 to consider ratification.

Associated Press Washington District of Columbia Raleigh N.C Bickett North Carolina

Today’s Birthdays Highlight Notable Figures

Prince George of Sparta marks a broken engagement with Princess Marie of Roumania on his 30th birthday. Eitel Frederick, son of the former German Emperor, born Potsdam 87 years ago today. Rt. Rev. Junius M. Horner, North Carolina bishop, born Oxford 61 years ago. Richard Carle, Somerville born actor, 49 years old. Raymond Hatton, Red Oaks Iowa born actor and director, 33 years old.

Prince George of Sparta Marie Roumania Eitel Frederick Potsdam Junius M. Horner North Carolina Oxford N. C Richard Carle Somerville Mass

Home Ice CompanyStockholders Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of the Stock holders of The Home Ice Company will be held at the company's office, Laredo, Texas, July 10, 1920, at 6 p. m., for the purpose of electing directors and the transaction of such business as may be brought before the meeting. The Board of Directors will also hold a meeting immediately after adjournment of stockholders. Secretary L. J. Christen.

The Home Ice Company Laredo Texas

PERSONAL Anderson Visits Tampico Oil Family

Anderson, employed in the Tampico oil fields, is here on a week long visit to his family.

Anderson Tampico

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

Tonight and Thursday partly cloudy with a general southeast wind. The Fort McIntosh observations for the 24 hours ending at 7 a m show a maximum temperature of 103 degrees and a minimum of 76 degrees. Clear conditions expected.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Minnesota Bankers in Session Discuss Northwest Needs

The Minnesota Bankers Association opened its annual two day convention in Duluth Minnesota with a large turnout of bankers and financiers from Minnesota. Several speakers from other states added to the program as important banking and business problems of the Northwest were to be exhaustively discussed.

Duluth Minon Northwest Minnesota Bankers‘ Association Minnesota

Cox urges Louisiana legislature to ratify suffrage amendment at once

Dayton reports Governor Cox replying to a Democratic central committee inquiry from Louisiana. He states it is the legislature’s duty to ratify the suffrage amendment promptly, aligning with party aims.

Louisiana Dayton Cox Democratic Central Committee of Democratic Party

Chess Tourney At Atlantic City Opens With Star Entrants

Atlantic City N J July 7 For two weeks the resort hosts a grand international masters tournament the first notable event on this side of the Atlantic in years Entrants include Janowski Marshall Hodges Sharp Lieut Perkins and several other widely known chess experts.

Atlantic City N. J Aulantic Janowski Marshall Hodges Sharp Lieut, Perkins

United American Mechanics Jubilee Observed in Philadelphia

The United American Mechanics marks its 75th birthday with jubilee observances across local branches. Founded in Philadelphia on July 8, 1845, the order began admitting only workingmen before expanding to all American-born citizens of good character. The organization has grown nationwide with millions paid in benefits and includes affiliates like the Loyal Legion of the United American Mechanics and the Daughters of Liberty.

Philadelphia United American Mechanics United States Maine California Loyal Legion of the United American Mechanics Daughters of Liberty Women’s Auxiliary Niary

Webb County Ex-Service Men group calls July 7 meeting

Sam Mackin chairman of the Central Committee calls the first Webb County Organization for Ex-Service Men meeting at the Woman's Club this afternoon at 5 o'clock to perfect organization appoint committees and rally attendees from the June 18 meeting led by Lieut. James Harden Charles F. Gordon from the San Antonio district office will send a representative to assist in the work

Sam Mackin Webb County Organization Woman’s Club James Harden Charles F. Gordon San Antonio

Cox hints Roosevelt as running mate in 1932 race

Dayton dispatch reports Governor Cox, seeking the 1932 Republican ticket, says Roosevelt would be a good running mate and voices support for a peaceful, justice based approach to industrial unrest. Cox notes no gunfire in Ohio strikes during his six year governorship and warns against class hatred.

Associated Press Dayton Ohio Cox Franklin Roosevelt Roosevelt Middleton Europe Tle

Convention Nominates Cox and Roosevelt for President and Vice President

Delegates to the Democratic national convention adjourned after nominating James M. Cox for president and Franklin D. Roosevelt for vice president. Roosevelt, from New York and assistant secretary of the navy, was named by acclamation after rivals withdrew. Roosevelt will depart for Dayton to plan with Cox, and leaders praise the convention as a success and harmonious.

San Francisco James M. Cox Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt New York Dayton Ohio Cox

Palmer accused of abusing power in campaign push

A Chicago report notes a senate committee hearing with a dozen witnesses reopening the presidential campaign expenditures inquiry. Lowden's Missouri campaign opened the sessions while Palmer preconvention activities face inquiry. Chicago lawyer William Armstrong presented documents claiming Palmer abused his office to sway Democratic delegates.

Associated Press Senate Committee Lowden Missouri Palmer William Armstrong Chicago

All-South Christian Endeavor Convention Opens in New Orleans

Scores of enthusiastic youths have arrived in New Orleans for the All-South Christian Endeavor convention opening tomorrow and running through the week. The event is expected to be the largest of its kind there with delegates from Virginia to Texas and national officers among the program.

New Orleans Christian Endeavor Virginia Texas

Consul Robertson Returns Home From Corpus Christi Visit

United States Consul Randolph Robertson arrived back at his Nuevo Laredo station yesterday afternoon after a several days visit to his mother and sisters at Corpus Christi.

United States Randolph Robertson Nuevo [Laredo Corpua Christi

Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

Tis medicine always wins the good opinion if not the praise of those who use it. Try it when you have need of such a remedy.

RUMORED RACE RIOT NOT DEVELOPED IN PARIS TEXAS

Associated Press reports rumors of a race riot in Paris Texas following the burning of two black men at the stake did not escalate. Irving and Herman Arthur charged with killing white landlords J Hodges and his son were captured and brought to the jail where a violent crowd burned them at the stake.

Associated Presa Pris Texas Paris Irving Herman Arthur J. H. Hodges William

Babe Ruth Hurt As Auto Flips In Philadelphia

Associated Press reports Babe Ruth, famed home run bat for the American League, was slightly injured when his automobile overturned in Philadelphia today. No serious harm reported, Ruth gassed and shaken but uninjured beyond minor scrapes.

Associated Press Philadelphia Babe" Ruth

Chidsey Resigns as Banking and Insurance Chief

J D Chidsey resigned as commissioner of banking and insurance in Austin effective August 1 to become vice president of a Dallas bank. He has held the office only a few months.

Associated Press Austin Tex J. D. Chidsey Banking and Insurance Dallas

Today’s events span birthdays and conventions across vários

Today marks the 56th anniversary of the Lincoln conspiracy execution and a 65th birthday for the Royal Canadian Navy director. The Minnesota Bankers Association convenes in Duluth, the Duke of Devonshire attends as guest in St John’s, Vardon and Ray begin an American exhibition tour, Hagen and Barnes attend the Atlantic City glassmakers’ meeting, and a Senate subcommittee room plans an election doodle probe in Chicago.

Minnesota Bankers' Assocatton Duluth Duke of Devonshire Canada St. Johns Newfoundland Vardon Ray England America Hagen Barnes United States Atlantic City Senate Chicago

OF INTEREST TO WOMEN PROTEST FOR EDUCATION RIGHTS IN INDIA

Women across classes in a major Indian city join a public protest against gender bias in girls education. Miss Harris Smith, after 32 years, is admitted as the first and only woman chartered accountant in the British empire. Miss Gwendoline Farrar, Rand heir, has secretly performed on the London stage for over a year.

India Harris Smith Institute of Chartered Accountants Gwendoline Farrar Sir George Farrar Rand Miss Farrar London

Hindenburg Offers Service to Allied Powers

Field Marshal Hindenburg placed himself at disposal of the Allied Powers while in Dublin the Proclamation outlaws Tipperary Sinn Fein and Sinn Fein activity from Dublin Castle.

Hindenburg Tipperary

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