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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1920

Page

23

Longshoreman credits Tanlac with rapid six month bed to work recovery

George Gregoire a Seattle longshoreman says Tanlac restored his health after six months bedridden by stomach trouble and rheumatism. He gained twenty pounds, regained appetite, and returned to work within three weeks, praising Tanlac’s effects and noting kidneys and back improved. Windrow Bros. sell Tanlac in Laredo.

Tanlac George Gregoire 2718Rd Avenue Seattle Wash Laredo Windrow Bros

Local notes and ads from Laredo Times update

July 4 baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Hooker. Sewing job wanted at 2311 Washington. Primary race quiet after Dannelley withdrawal. Rio Grande elections expected serene. Best Ford shock absorbers $16 at Crescent Garage. City council proceedings to read. many items of public interest. International Realty Co promotes property, oil and gas leases in Laredo. Laredo American Legion baseball season grows with new park planned and dual-use football in fall. English classes on Lincoln Street. Juarez Plumbing 1203 phone. Ports imports include bones and beer in bond to Juarez. Electric lights and fans suggested for comfort. Auto painting and tops by Fidel Cantu. Marriage licenses issued: Sabino Granadas with Hortensia Perez, Juan Pena Diaz with Dolores Armenca. Notary Will W. Gregg at Times office. Residence 812 Farragut.

Crescent Garage the Times Laredo International Realty Co Salinas Avenue Gale J. B. Cotter American Legion Lincoln Street J. E. Fowler Sabino Granadas Hortensia Perez Juan Peja Diaz Dolores Armenca Will W. Gregg Times Farragut Street

Local Medical and Legal Directory Entries

Eye Ear Nose and Throat doctors and practitioners listed with offices hours and phones. Chiropractor osteopath dentists and attorneys noted with offices, building names, and contact details.

H. Stow Garlick Thaison Bidg J. T. Ward Bertani

Banks and Burns Among City Visitors and Travel

A poem fragment by Robert Burns appears beside a local update. Ruth Campbell returns from San Antonio while others, including Mrs. G. C. Hiatt and the American Central Insurance Club members, plan trips to Cedarville. Numerous residents journey to San Antonio and Kerrville, with several relatives visiting and a few undergoing minor hospital procedures.

G. C. Hiatt San Antonio American Central Insurance Company Cedarville Michigan

San Antonio visit ends with Decatur trip for Bunn family

Mrs Bunn and daughter Miss Elizabeth Bunn traveled to Decatur Ala to visit Mr W Y Bunn's mother. Mr Bunn will stay briefly while Elizabeth remains six weeks. Madonna Sorrell to host Friday night in San Antonio honor of Miss Marguerits Schleyer with guests.

Fred H. Baird San Antonio Major Baird Paso J. R. Woodul Nogales Arizona Mr. M. S. Ryan Madonna Sorrell Marguerits Schleyer

Kingsmill Birthday Noted Naval Hallmark and Oath Snippet

Vice Admiral Charles Kingsmill marks his 65th birthday with a career spanning the British imperial Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy. Born in Guelph Ontario, he rose from midshipman to command the battleship Resolution and Majestic, later directing Canada’s naval development. The piece also includes a dated affidavit from Frank J. Cheney, touting Hall’s Catarrh Medicine and related marketing.

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

Enjoin Proclamation on Suffrage Amendment

Associated Press reports in Washington that legal action seeks to stop the secretary of state from issuing a proclamation declaring the suffrage amendment ratified. The suit argues West Virginia’s ratification was fraudulent and Tennessee’s ratification may be illegal. In Raleigh, Gov. Bickett calls a special session for August 10 to consider ratification.

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

Birthdays today for royal and film stars across regions

Prince George of Sparta marks 30th birthday amid reports of a broken engagement to Princess Marie of Roumania. Eitel Frederick, son of the former German Emperor, born at Potsdam 37 years ago. Rt. Rev. Junius M. Horner, bishop of North Carolina, born in Oxford 61 years ago. Richard Carle, famed actor and musical comedy star, born in Somerville 49 years ago. Raymond Hatton, actor and director from Red Oaks Iowa, born 34 years ago.

Prince George of Sparta Marie of Roumania Eitel Frederick Potedam Junius M. Horner North Carolina Oxford N. C Richard Carle Somerville Mass Raymond Hatton Red Oaks

Governor Cox urges Louisiana ratification of suffrage amendment

Dayton July 7 Governor Cox expressed to the Democratic central committee chair in Louisiana that the Louisiana legislature owes the Democratic party the duty to ratify the suffrage amendment at once.

Louisiana Dayton Cox Democratic Central Committees of Democratic Party

Chess Tourney at Atlantic City Looms Large

Atlantic City N J July 7 For the next two weeks this resort hosts a grand international masters tournament inaugurated today under favorable auspices The event is the first notable affair of its kind on this side of the Atlantic in years Entrants include Janowski Marshall Hodges Sharp Lieut Perkins and other renowned chess experts

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

Stockholders Meeting Of The Home Ice Company

The annual meeting of the stockholders will be at the company's office in Laredo Texas on July 10 1920 at 6 p m to elect directors and conduct other business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment at 6 9 301 L J Christen secretary.

The Home Ice Company Laredo Texas

United American Mechanics Jubilee Observed in Philadelphia

The United American Mechanics marks 75 years since its 1845 founding in Philadelphia. The fraternal order now spans from Maine to California with millions in benefits and a Loyal Legion uniformed branch and Daughters of Liberty auxiliary.

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

Tampico oil field worker visits family for a week

Nae I. Anderson, employed in the Tampico oil fields, is spending a week with his family to catch up on home life between assignments.

I. Anderson Tampico

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

Tonight and Thursday partly cloudy. The observations at Fort McIntosh show a maximum of 108 degrees and a minimum of 76 with the wind from the southeast. Clear conditions prevail in the area as reported by the United States Weather Bureau and The Times via the Telephone Co.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Meeting Called For Webb County Ex Service Men Group

Sam Mackin chairs the Central Committee for Webb County Ex Service Men calls the first meeting at the Woman's Club this afternoon July 7 at 6 o'clock to perfect organization appoint committees and more. Attendees from the June 18 meeting by Lieut James Harden urged to attend. Charles F Gordon from the San Antonio district office will send a representative to assist.

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

Minnesota Bankers Meet in Duluth Convention

Minnesota bankers gather in Duluth Minnesota on July 7 for a two day session of the Minnesota Bankers Association. The convention discusses pressing banking and business issues with significant local and regional interest and features speakers from Minnesota and other states.

Duluth Minn Northwest Minnesota Bankers’ Association Minnesota

Cox and Roosevelt on ticket sparks Dayton fun

Governor Cox in Dayton says Roosevelt would be a good running mate and hails him as vigorous and progressive. He warns against exploiting class hatred and says the middle ground settles industrial disputes. In San Francisco delegates close a harmonious convention, nominating Cox and Roosevelt by acclamation and planning nationwide outreach. Roosevelt heads to Dayton to map campaign plans with Cox.

Associated Press Dayton Ohio Cox Franklin Roosevelt Roosevelt Middleton Europe Asaid San Francisco James M. Cox Franklin D. Roosevelt New York

PalmerAccused of Abusing Power in Democratic Delegates Runs

In Chicago on July 7 a senate committee reopened probes into presidential campaign spending with Lowden’s Missouri campaign first in line. William Armstrong presented documents alleging Attorney General Palmer misused his office to sway delegates and influence the Democratic convention.

Associated Press Cheago Senate Committee of Lowdens Missouri Palmer William Armstrong Chicago

All-South Christian Endeavor Convention Opens in New Orleans

Scores of enthusiastic young people have arrived in New Orleans for the All-South Christian Endeavor convention. Sessions begin tomorrow and run through the week with attendance expected to be the largest ever. Delegations will come from Virginia to Texas, including national officers and noted leaders on the program.

New Orleans Christian Endeavor Virginia Texas

Consul Robertson Returns from Corpus Christi Visit

United States Consul Randolph Robertson went back to his post in Nuevo Laredo yesterday afternoon after spending several days with his mother and sisters in Corpus Christi.

Robertson United States Randolph Robertson Nuevo Laredo Corpus Christi

Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

A promotional blurb touts Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted medicine that consistently earns favorable opinion from users, urging readers to try it when a remedy is needed.

RUMORED RACE RIOT HAS NOT DEVELOPED IN PARIS TEXAS

Associated Press reports that rumors sparked an armed volunteer patrol after two black men Irving and Herman Arthur were burned at a stake following the killing of white landlords J. H. Hodges and his son William. The two suspects were captured and jailed, and a mob attacked the jail last night.

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

Babe Ruth Involved In Auto Crash Near Philadelphia

Associated Press dispatch from Philadelphia reports baseball star Babe Ruth was slightly injured when his car overturned today. No serious harm announced and Ruth remained at the scene with minor injuries.

Associated Pregs Philadelphia Babe" Ruth

Chidsey Resigns Banking Post to Join Dallas Bank

By Associated Press Austin July 7 J D Chidsey commissioner of banking and tocur ance resigns 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 Tocurance Dallas

Today’s events mark historic anniversaries and visits

The 55th anniversary of the Lincoln conspirators execution is noted alongside a royal visit as the Duke of Devonshire hosts St Johns officials. International golf figures Vardon Ray sail to start an American tour with Hagen Barnes while U S glass makers convene in Atlantic City. The Minnesota Bankers meet in Duluth for a two day session and a Senate subcommittee in Chicago plans election doodle investigations.

Minnesota Bankers’ Associition Duluth Duke of Devonshire Canada St. Johns Newfoundland Vardon Ray England America Hagen Barnes United States Atlantic City Senate Chicago Senate Privileges and Elections Committee

OF INTEREST TO WOMEN AND A BREAKTHROUGH FOR MISS HARRIS SMITH

Native women in a large Indian city unite to protest educational discrimination against girls. In Britain Miss Harris Smith gains admission as the first woman chartered accountant after 32 years barred for her sex. Miss Gwendoline Farrar, Rand heir, emerges as a secretive stage figure following a long concealed life.

India Harris Smith Institute of Chartered Accountants British Empire 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. Tipperary Sinn Feiners were outlawed by proclamation from Dublin Castle.

Hindenburg Tipperary Dublin Castle

Also Mentioned on This Page

LAC Jocal R. B. Hooker W. A. Thomas Washington Street John L. Dannelley Rio Grande Juarez Bond Mexico Fidel Cantu Caner Physicians and Surgeons J. T. Halgell Richter H. M. Austin Richter Building ORS. Lowry and Crawford Flores Ave Lowry W. W. Shirey Adellina Thaison Ella A. Chittenden D. C Bertani Bldg Hicks Alexander E. A. Atlee Alexander Building Nat's Bank R. A A. E. McCulloch Wilcox Block Western Union K. Thompson N. W. Corne Market Plaza OR. W A. G. Thompson City Drug Co Cor. Hidalgo St Salinas Ave Brannan Building Upstatia Undertakers H. L. Jackson Jarvis Plaza Travis Bruce Bunn Flora Dilgarde Anderson Christ Church Episcopal Alexander Bldg Julian M. DE Villar San Dario Avenue WK Society Violet S. Oberfeldt A. F. Beddoe Clingenpeel J. M. Sallee Doon Bonnie Ilka Robert Burns Ruth Campbell Mssa Mildred Leyendecker Miller Polly Yates Eugene Sallee City M. Sallee A. C. Draper Hebbrowville Mercy Charles Adams Crestonia G. W. Derby Kerrville Cotulla Dorothy Derby Hannah Fair Sallee China Lois Derby Mrs. A. &. Derby Ruth Murphy State of Ohto Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co A. W. Gleason Hall J. Cheney & CO Amd Roosevelt Meeting of Stockholders L. J. Christen Money Makers Chicago Attorney All-South Christian Endeavor Convention Chamberlain Babe Ruth Chidsey Lincoln
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