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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1920

Page

11

Social notes list visiting kin and upcoming returns

Miss Annie and Francis Alexander travel to Rochester to visit sister Mrs. Samuel Meyer. Mrs. Earl Stafford visits in Laredo with W. R. Muter. Miss Carrie May Henry tours the city visiting her brother C. M. Henry. Local residents and travelers move in and out of Brownsville and nearby towns with multiple visits, returns, and social engagements noted alongside library hours and a Baptist W M U meeting.

Annie Francis Alexander Rochester New York Samuel Meyer Earl Stafford Brownsville Laredo W. R. Muter Carrie May Henry City Mr. C. M. Henry Ruth Chamberlain San Antonio Judge Mrs. Slaughter Laura Mudd Julia Moore California Annie Bee Ircle B. W. M. U. of the Baptist Church Gussie Pullin Mesdames Judkins Meredith Hall Windrow Clingenpeel Mann Iandrum Pace Henry Pullin

Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Promoted

An advertisement extols Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea remedy as consistently winning good opinion among users. It urges trying the medicine when in need of such a remedy.

No clear title present from the brief excerpt

The text notes Lemon, a Dallas athlete, as the only record-breaker at the Southern Olympic tryouts in New Orleans. It attributes a Shakespeare quote about names to frame the point.

New Orleans Lemon Dallas Bill Shakespeare

Tanlac credited for cure of Seattle worker after four months home

William Delaney of the City Street Department says Tanlac restored his health after four months confined to his house. He reports improved digestion, appetite, sleep, weight gain, and greater energy, claiming the medicine transformed him into a "different man." The tonic is sold in Laredo by Windrow Bros.

William Delaney City Street Department Fairview Ave Seattle Wash Mr. Delaney Taniac Tanlac

Summer Complaint In Children Proved Fatal No More

There is not anything like so many deaths from this disease now as before Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy came into such general use. When this remedy is given with castor oil as directed and proper care is taken as to diet, it is safe to say that fully ninety nine out of every hundred cases recover. Mr. W. G. Cambell of Butler Tenn says he has used Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer complaint in children and it is far ahead of anything he has ever used for this purpose.

Chamberlain W. G. Cambell Butler, Tenn

Sharkey to Meet Pal Moore in East Chicago Ring Clash

Chicago July 16 Jack Sharkey, famed conqueror of Jimmy Wilde, is set to fight Pal Moore in East Chicago tomorrow night. The Memphis boxer is slated as his opponent for a ten round contest at the East Chicago club.

Chicago, II Jack Sharkey Jimmy Wilde East Chicago Pal Moore Memphis

How to Restore Appetite Through Diet and Exercise

There is little danger in temporary appetite loss. Skipping a meal or eating two daily for a few days can renew hunger. Allow five hours between meals for digestion and rest. Exercise daily and eat only as much as you crave. If constipation causes the loss, Chamberlain's Tablets can help.

Davis Cup resumes as England hosts world tennis trials

Twenty five years after a wage strike, the Davis Cup contests are to be resumed in England today with the world’s tennis experts competing. Harvard Stadium hosts what is billed as the greatest athletic meet in U S history for final trials to select the Olympic track and field team for Antwerp.

Michigan England Harvard Stadium United States Antwerp

Money Maker Advertises in Times Want Ad

A fragment from a Times want ad announces a money making opportunity priced at eight pounds. The readable text suggests a classifieds style offer seeking participants or buyers with an emphasis on earnings and low entry cost.

Local News Items From The Times Of Laredo

A letter from J W Kenney commissioner of the Board of Trade New Castle Pa says the former Laredo Chamber of Commerce secretary is still doing well and pleased with New Castle. Local notices advertise sewing, shock absorbers for Fords, and repairs. Mexico border reports note train service suspended due to damage and bridges destroyed between Monterey and Nuevo Laredo by rebels. Real estate ads and property listings appear for Laredo area, oil and gas leases, and home sales. Other items mention Monterey news on General Pablo Gonzales arrested for conspiracy, electric lights and fans, auto painting and tops, nurse Marjorie at Royal Theater, and local services including plumbing notary public and printing.

the Times J. W. Kenney Board of Trade of New Castle Laredo Crescent Garage Mexico Monterey Nuevo Laredo Juarez Pablo Gonzales de la Huerta Wallis Gonzales Fidel Cantu Mary Miles Minter Royal Theater Marjorie Will W. Greggs Notary Public Times Office Farragut Street

Aged Texan Pardoned After Long Refusal

Texas convict Bill Edwards aged 70, who earned nearly a fortune from land in Callahan County, sought a pardon from Governor Hobby as a birthday gift after previously refusing pardons from Colquitt Ferguson and Hobby. He was sentenced to 386 years in Fastland County for killing C. A. Rogers and served nine and a half years before the governor granted him a pardon today.

Associated Press Austin Texas Bill Edwards Callahan County Colquitt Ferguson Hobby Oduy Dwards Fastland County C. A. Rogers

American Legion to Hold State Meet in Houston

Two hundred forty two Texas posts have been notified of the state convention to be held in Houston August 23 24. State headquarters expect 1 800 delegates to attend and anticipate a decision on whether the Texas Legion approves the soldier bonus.

Associated Press San Antonio Texas American Legion Houston Texas Legion

Pablo Gonzalez to Stand Trial After Nuevo Leon Plot

In Mexico City on July 16 General Pablo Gonzalez, ex presidential candidate and alleged leader of an abortive Nuevo Leon revolution, was slated for immediate trial. A three-general court will hear the case, per Excelsior. A revolution plan draft found on General Carlos Garcia proposes ousting government departments and a provisional president chosen by Congress.

Associated Press Mexico City Pablo Gonzalez Nuevo Leon Excelsior Carlos Garcia Perez Revista Congress

State tax board delays ad valorem rate decision

The Texas state tax board postponed setting the ad valorem tax rate until next Tuesday while in Austin on July 16. The brief item notes the delay and location, with Associated Press as the source.

Ity Associated Press Austin Texas State Tax Board

German Delegates Agree in Principle on Allied Coal Terms

German delegates at the conference here agreed in principle with the allies on Germanys coal delivery terms and will seek changes to certain articles in the allied note before continuing talks with allied ministers this afternoon.

Associated Press Spa Germany

Tokio Plans Major Subway and Railcity Upgrades

Tokio wins a subway charter marking Japan’s first, part of vast transport upgrades for Tokyo and Osaka. Officials aim to spend about 10 million on streets, 76 million on Osaka’s streetworks, plus 29 million on a new barrier. Greater Osaka expected to triple its 14 square miles as rents rise amid rapid population growth in both cities.

Associated Press Tokio Japan Osaka New York London Paris Tokyo

British claim on armistice reply with Russia disputed

Spa reports British officials denied receiving any reply from the Russian Soviet government regarding the British proposal for an armistice between Russia and Poland. The statement clarified no communication had been received to date.

Spa Russia Poland

Prohibition Party Leaders to Convene in Lincoln

Prohibitionists plan to continue as a separate party and bid to influence the national campaign after the quadrennial convention in Lincoln Nebraska. Delegates from all states expected to attend as dry leaders assess Republican and Democratic platforms and presidential candidates.

Chicago Nebraska Prohibition Party Lincoln

Mae Murray at Strand in The A B C of Love

Mae Murray appears tomorrow at the Strand Theatre in her newest picture The A B C of Love a Leonce Perret production for Pathé. The charming romantic comedy drama showcases the petite star in one of her most vivacious and entertaining roles.

Mae Murray Strand Theatre Leonce Perret Pathe Corking

Texas Governor pledges to handle Paris lynching mobs

Governor Hobby wired James W Johnson of the NAACP in New York saying Lamar County and Texas are amply able to take care of the situation without outside suggestions. The message responded to a request to use power to apprehend and punish those responsible for the Paris lynching of two Black men on July 5.

Hy Associated Press Austin Texas Hobby James W. Johnson National Association For the Advancement of Colored People of New York Paris Lamar County

Galveston Martial Rule Under Governor Hobby

Galveston Texas July 16 military authorities have forces organized to police the city after the governor suspended the Galveston police force and city officials. Last night soldiers replaced police with few arrests of ordinary character and no sign of a fire department strike.

Associated Press Galveston Texas Lss Fire Department

Wheat prices plunge on bearish weather and money worries

In Chicago on July 16, extraordinary weakness hit the wheat market. December delivery dropped over 10 cents a bushel, slipping to as low as 2.60 and touching 2.62 before a brief rally. Bearish weather reports fueled the decline as traders weighed money scarcity.

Associated Press Chicago

Resolute repairs advance for second race at Sandy Hook

Repairs on the cup sloop Resolute proceed with every prospect she will be ready for the second race tomorrow. Sailors claim the Resolute proved the fastest boat yesterday after throat halyards parted in the race that seemed to crown victory over Shamrock.

Associated Press Sandy Hook Resolute Shamrock

Japanese hockey and baseball club formed in Vancouver

Sporting notes report a new club of Japanese hockey and baseball enthusiasts formed in Vancouver. The Louisville board of aldermen set a $500 license fee for boxing bouts. Lord Harris, famed English cricketer from fifty years ago, still plays at seventy. Richmond, Va., embraces wrestling enough to warrant an open-air arena.

Vancouver Louisville Board of Aldermen Lord Harris Richmond

Weather Forecast and Fort McIntosh Observations

The Times presents a daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau New Orleans via the Telephone Co. Tonight and Saturday generally cloudy. Observations at Fort McIntosh for the last 24 hours end at 7 a.m. show a high of 100 degrees and a low of 75 with a southeast wind. Clear skies noted.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

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