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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1920
Page
12
The Chicago board of trade reopened trading in wheat after a three year suspension due to government controls. The first day’s business sparked questions about whether gambling on futures truly benefits consumers as weather and money conditions influence prices.
A compact list of historical milestones and deaths tied to dates, including Captain Benjamin Church in 1812, Stephen Trigg Logan in 1880, and the 1898 flag-raising at Santiago de Cuba. Mentions Lincoln’s associate and early 20th century legislative actions, with a 1918 machinists strike in New Jersey cited.
Mexican authorities hold Pablo Gonzalez as mastermind of recent revolts from Monterrey to the border. He allegedly used the clashes to sway U S opinion against the current government. The movement aimed to portray Mexicans as opposed to peace and government.
An unofficial telegram to Mexican Consul Arturo Laracho reports Brigadier General Pablo Gonzales II, a rebel leader in the Monterey attack, crossed the Rio Grande below Mier into the United States while pursued by de la Huerta troops. The other Pablo Gonzales held in Monterey for sedition is not related. The rebels aimed to seize Monterey and Nuevo Laredo but were routed in both assaults.
At 1701 Hidalgo Street the Economy Salvage House offers 20,000 Army shoes 1,000 Army wool shirts 300 Army cotton mattresses 20,000 Army leggings and many other articles plus 1,000 pairs of ladies shoes new, all at less than cost of manufacture. Sale date not specified.
Advice notes that temporary loss of appetite is common and not serious. Suggests skipping meals briefly, spacing five hours between meals, and moderate outdoor exercise. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to treat constipation causing appetite loss.
Mary Miles Minter stars in Nurse Marjorie a photo play adaptation of Israel Zangwill’s work. The satire on English life follows Lady Marjorie who becomes Nurse Marjorie, the nobility and commoners clash through tests and humor. Strong supporting cast and William Desmond Taylor’s direction praised.
The Sith Infantry Band under C E Everiot will present a Sunday afternoon concert at Fort Mcintosh starting at 4 o clock. The program includes marches and overtures such as 37th Infantry March Poet and Peasant Sweet and Low Les Bohemiens Militaire and Caprice Militaire performed by Waitz Johnson Niece and others.
Morrison of Austin-Western Mfg Co arrived to show a twelve ton scarifier and roller and a new mule powered grader on Iturbide Street. The scarifying ran two blocks yesterday afternoon from 2 to 6 with grading today and a roller planned for the same ground under supervision of County Engineer Frees. The work will extend through the business district and to other streets.
Public notice from City Attorney Joana Pope of Laredo warns all persons indebted to the city for taxes from 1885 to 1910 to pay promptly or face suit, foreclosure of tax liens, and sale of property to recover taxes, penalties, interest, and costs, under TB-201.
There is not anything like so many deaths from this disease before Chamberlain's Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy came into such general use. When given with castor oil, proper care, and diet, it is safe to say that 99 of every 100 cases recover. Mr. W G Cambell of Butler Tennessee 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.
Late yesterday afternoon on the Rio Grands banks southeast of the aviation camp, Sergeant Gibbons of the Igi Cavalry died when his horse slipped into a boghole, flipped over, and drowned him. His body was recovered downstream by an aviator and brought to the city for inquest and pending family instructions.
Webb County commissioners fixed the 1920 tax rate at 48.2 cents per $100 valuation, lower than last year's 85 cents. Despite increased valuations this year, the tax levy remains reduced, reflecting a lighter rate on property tax.
An afternoon exhibition at Aviation Park features teams from East region with junior players and a Regimental lineup. Attendance is expected to be sizable as spectators travel to witness the bout and support local athletic efforts.
An old advertisement fragment promotes kidney pills from Foster-Milburn Co with a testimonial style claim. The text references Rosario Street and a customer seeking relief for back and kidney pain, urging readers to buy the same remedy Mrs Letchhardt used.
The regular Sunday evening service will be held on the church lawn at 8 o'clock with a sermon titled The Lily Work on Top of the Pillars by the First Presbyterian pastor. Also notes cover local notices, arrivals, events, and civic updates in Laredo including church schedules and social happenings.
An unusual public service record marks George H. Murray as he begins his twentieth year as Premier of Nova Scotia. Born 1861 at Grand Narrows, he studied in Boston and qualified as a lawyer before entering politics in 1880s, later becoming Premier in 1896 after succeeding Fielding.
The Mexican consulate announces reopening Monday at 8:00 am at its new address 701 Salinas Avenue corner of Farragut Street facing Jarvis Plaza. Hours will remain the same as before.
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