Costly Texas highway amendment error questioned
Texas legislature adopted a resolution to submit a highway amendment to veterans to secure federal aid. The plan failed constitutional requirements as the election date was improperly set and not long enough between calling and voting. The acting governor forced to cancel the election, revealing procedural flaws.
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Texas
Vexas
Laredo
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Canada Line
Danish shipyards rebound after war depression
Reports from Copenhagen indicate Danish ship building yards are entering a period of prosperity after weathering post war trade depression. The Scandinavian Shipping Gazette credits consolidation for renewed activity with new orders and steadier employment as workers previously cut wages to allow bidding at lower levels.
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Associated Presa
Copenhagen
Scandinavian Shipping Gazette
Today in History and Events Mark Milestones Across North America
The 125th birthday of the Marine Corps is noted alongside the North Carolina Educational Association semicen tennial. The Glass Little Rowers Association meets in Chicago with delegates from U S and Canada. Elks hold a climactic Atlanta parade expected to be a standout. Dave Caphin set for release from San Quentin after ten years. Manitoba votes again on a beer and wine bill allowing on premise beer with meals and beer to home buyers.
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Marine Corps
U. S
North Carolina Educational Association
Glass Little Rowers’ Association of America
Chicago
United States
Canada
Gathering of Elks
Atlanta
South
Dave Caphin
Los Anzveles Times
San Quentin
Manitoba
Notable financier and Treasury official Leffingwell dies
Russell C. Leffingwell a partner at J P Morgan & Co and an intimate adviser to William G. McAdoo served as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury during World War I. A Yale and Columbia Law School graduate, he aided Liberty Loan issuance and acted as a key wartime adviser. He was native of New York City.
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Russell C. Leffingwell
New York
J. 2. Morgan & Co
United States ‘Treasury
Mir
Getting Wete
Metropolis
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Staryear
Congress
Lettingwell
New York City
Yale University
Columbia Law School
Yale
Nuevo Laredo Forged by Fire Threat Amid Hydrant Shortage
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico faced a massive blaze with no fire protection or hydrants. Laredo Volunteer Fire Department responded after a call, using chemical apparatus to save adjacent buildings. The two story brick structure housing Las Dos Naciones Saloon and a boarding house burned completely with losses estimated around 10 to 25 thousand dollars, no insurance.
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Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Laredo
Market Plaza
Las Dos Naciones Saloon
Boundary Line
Bis Dos Naciones
Haines
Fran Tareda
Frills O’ The Films Fashion Notes Highlight New Gowns
Constance Talmadge wears tinted chiffon and jade green Swiss dotted gowns at a dinner dance. Sylvia Breamer in a cannab flat crepe street model and May McAvoy in a taupe evening gown showcase 1920s style. Marie Garon appears in a gray suit with a blue overblouse and horsehair hat.
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Constance Talmadge
Daley
Sylvia Breamer
Davetyn
May McAvoy
Marie Garon
Frank Borzage
Two Wildcats Enter Cabin During Wildcat Chase
In North Carolina woods two hunters chased a wildcat to a clearing where the beast leaped through a cabin window. On the porch sits Friend Tasband who dismisses the danger as he refuses to help, claiming no use for the pesky critters.
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North Carolina
Tasband
Heaven's Gate
Everybody's Magazine
Editor Praises Colic Remedy for Children in Lahore
A Lahore editor of Patsa Akhbar testifies to using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy for his children and servants, reporting it effective for colic and diarrhoea. In Bavaria a visitor notices tablecloths napkins butter oats coffee oats and rice bread crumbs at a hotel.
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Patsa Akhbar
Lahore
India
Bavaria
New School Buildings to Serve Laredo Growth in September
The Laredo Independent School District reports new and expanded facilities ready for the September term. Additions to Central Leights First and Fourth Ward schools progress well, and a new Junior High will open with classes for higher grades. Enrollment is rising, with 600 to 1,000 more pupils expected, and ventilated sanitary quarters to reduce congestion.
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Laredo Independent School District
First
Fourth Ward
Laredo
Learn to Dance Correctly at Laredo Studio
Laredo Studio of Dancing at 7138 Salinas Avenue above Club Cafe offers instruction in new dance steps. Prof. J. B. Good is principal. School opens July 6 and classes begin June 29. Phone 1488-W.
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Laredo
Salinas Avenue
J. B. Good
One Dollar Saved Represe nts Ten Dollars Earned
The piece argues that saving is rare and costly and compares saving habits to spending nine dollars on saving expenses per one saved dollar. It suggests small investments, like seeds or a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy, can prevent larger future costs.
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Chamberlain
Alamo Peek Indians Set for Laredo Three-Game Series
The Alamo Peek Indians bring a strong semi pro lineup to Laredo for a three game series with the Milmos this Saturday and Sunday at Legion Park. First game Saturday at 4 pm with two Sunday games at 10 am and 4 pm. Excursion rates from San Antonio boost expected crowds.
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Alamo-Peelk Indians
Milmas
San Antonio
Laredo
Milmos
Alamo Peek Indians
Texas
Legion Park
Laredo classifieds list rentals and local notices
A long-scan of local ads and notices from Laredo including furniture rentals, florists, service providers, car and street work, and multiple for rent and for sale listings. References include G. A. Stowers Furniture Co., Green Florist, Royal Fruit Store, and various addresses and phone numbers, plus notices on public services and a theater feature with Edward Connelly.
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Laredovil
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
San Antonio
Texas
Royal Trust
Ines
Matamoros
Laredo
Oil drilling advances at Carolina Texas No 6 well
Liner recovered from Carolina Texas No 6 at 2300 feet after Burrows and Muckelroy cleared the hole and mudded it. Drilling to resume twenty seven feet toward a pay sand at 3090 feet with orders from J H Hinton Wilmington to proceed. Expect oil news by Friday or Saturday for No 5 as well.
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Laredo
Carolina-Texas Field
Burrows
Muckelroy
Carolina- Texas No. 6
J. HL. Stinton
Wilmington
N. C
Elf
Carolina-Texas No. 6
Scott
Carolina-Texas Oil & Gas Rust
J. H. Hinton
Carolina-Texas No. 5
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Polis
Triad
Underworld
Chivace
Europe
Nera
Tiberius
America
Clement
Oman
Ruises
Ove
Times Office
Pete
LAS Dos Naciones
Chemical Apparatus
Laredo Fire Department
Charlotte Merriam
Lew Manriers
Pythians
Hamilton
Aztec Lodge
Knights of Pythias
G. 8
Lincoln
Grand Temple
Pythian Sisters
Dyer
Prica
Knights of Khurassan
Post
ALAMO
Indians
Mumo
Cardenas
Laredo Cotton Gin
Threadgill & Threadgill
Reiser
San Francisco Avenue
W. H. Baker
Matamoros Street
Linare
Coln Street
J. M. Reid
Main Street
Apply Laredo Candy Co
Redo Candy Company
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
B. Juarez
California
Royal Fruit Store
Felix Hiernegedez
Paviair
Zacate Bridge
Miatamorosa Street
Fidel Cantu
Linceln Etreat
A. M. Vermeer
Will W. Grege
Corpus Christi Street
Edward Connelly
Rex Tingrany
Shore Acres
Baron Francois de Maupin
Trinlty Theatre
Mr. Ingram
Connelly
Steel Ingram
Clark
Long Beach
Alfred Clark
National Lines of Railways of
International Railways of
Central America
The
Times
National Motor Co
Ihores Ave
Main Ave
Washington Street
Victoria Street
Zaragota Street
Cortez Street
Market Street
Seb Warragut
Renti
Farragut St
Heights
M. Sallee
Chibushta St
Victoria St
Rosario St
P. O. Fsex
la Salle County
Grant St
Garcia
Lacey
BE. Workman
Calder Ave
Beaumont
Magdeburg Floats
Associated Press
Magdeburg
Germany
Carolina-Texas
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