Germany aims to pay indemnities while seeking mercy from Allies
The piece argues Germany must meet Versailles terms or risk bankruptcy and failing reparations, condemns deliberate destruction of French Belgian coal mines, and insists allied governments prioritize victims and reparation over German profit. It condemns moral decay seen in silk fashion and urges strength through steel and industry.
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Germany
Italy
France
Elgium
Poland
Rome
Florence
Louis
China
General Edouard de Castelnau Named Marshal of France
The article notes General Edouard de Castelnau to be named Marshal of France. It recalls his rise from a St Cyr student to captain at 19 during the Franco Prussian War, leading the Second Army of Lorraine in World War I, his victory at Nancy in 1914, appointment as Chief of the General Staff in 1915, and a key role in the defense of Verdun.
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Edouard de Castelnau
France
Belgium
Louis XVII
St. Cyr
de Castelnau
Lorraine
Nancy
Marne
Verdun
Eyes of Youth at the Royal with Clara Kimball Young
Clara Kimball Young stars in Eyes of Youth at the Royal Theater in a two day engagement. The drama follows a wanderer using a crystal to reveal duty ambition and wealth as a girl torn between family duty and love for a young engineer. She chooses marriage and true happiness.
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Royal Theater
Clara Kimball Young
Crystal
Mrs. Young
Striking Young Selznick Star Shines in Whispers at Strand
Elaine Hammerstein stars as Daphne Morton in Whispers to open Friday at Strand. The plot follows a life spent with a moneyed but brainless aunt aiming to wed Daphne to a rich husband. A divorce scandal erupts, and Daphne, aided by reporter Pat, reclaims her independence in an entertaining, absorbing production.
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Selznick
Strand
Elaine Hammerstein
Daphne Morton
Daphne
Pat
Summer Complaint Quickly Relieved
Mrs Henry Jewett of Clark Mills New York reports rapid relief from a severe summer complaint after using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. The note endorses the remedy as excellent and suggests every family keep it on hand.
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Chamberlain
Henry Jewett
Clark Mills
N. Y
Ground broken for new Columbian Refinery filling station
Bids opened for the Houston street corner project and contracts let to SL Montes of the city. Ground was broken this morning for the foundation of the modern filling station, planned as among the best in Texas and to be ready for occupancy within sixty days.
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Columbian Refinery Co
Houston Street
Santa Maria Avenue
SL Montes
Montes
Texas
Laredo
Notice to City Delinquent Tax Payers
City of Laredo citizens owing taxes for any year 1885 through 1919 must pay immediately to the City Tax Collector or face suit to foreclose the lien and sell property for taxes penalty interest and costs. City Attorney John A Pope warns that penalties will greatly increase the burden. 7 8-20t.
The Age of Silk Reigns Amid War Time Wealth
An era described as the age of silk follows the war, with war workers and profiteers rising in wealth. People from poor backgrounds adopt silk fashions, driven by new prosperity. a shell road worker exemplifies the trend by dressing in lavish silk attire despite modest roots.
Laredo Chosen as Distribution Center for General Tires
Hopson and Davies establish Hopson Davies in Laredo to act as manufacturers agents for General tires tubes and accessories. The firm will distribute General products throughout Mexico and position Laredo as a key distribution point on the national railroad line to Mexico City.
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Laredo
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Mexico City
United States
B. W. Hopson
J. R. Davies
Hopson & Davies
Notice of seized Ford automobile at Laredo port
A Ford automobile seized near Eneinal Texas on July 12 1920 for violation of Section 3082 R 8S. Any person claiming the automobile must file a claim at the office within twenty days from first publication. If no claim is filed the auto will be sold at public auction at the Customhouse at 10 a m August 20 1920. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
Eneinal
A. R. Kahn
Republican Precinct Conventions Set in Webb County 1920
Precinct Conventions of the Republican Party of Webb County Texas are called for the fourth Saturday of July 1920 the 24th day of the month. Precinct Chairmen will be chosen for each precinct and a member of the Republican Executive Committee for Webb County to serve two years along with delegates to the County Convention. Meeting places and times listed for each precinct with chairmen names and venues across Webb County. H H Jefferies chairs the Webb County Republican Executive Committee. 7-14-101.
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Republican Party
Webb County
Texas
Republican Executive Committee
C. C. Burr
North Laredo
Charles Clifton
Jose Dovalina
H. H. Jefferies
QO. Pratt
Julius Krueger
J. A. Salinas
A. Salinas
Lod. Moglia
L. A. Reiser
Frank Reiser
A. Ligarde
Molinas Ranch
Bargain and notices in a Texas border town column
Consolidated local notes announce Captain William Ryan leaves for Austin on adjutant general business and will be away days. Classifieds include Buick light six with new rubber and battery, French national holiday July 14, training for a singer, oil drills near a liquid pool, sewing, shock absorbers for Fords, July 14 Bastille Day observance, real estate listings in Laredo, and other service ads. Also mentions Lone Star Motors halt in Tampico due to ruined rail bridge, with train service expected to resume.
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William Ryan
State Ranger Company
Austin
Adjutant General
Ryan
Buick
Sanitary Grocery
Flora Dilgarde Anderson
Alexander Building
Lone Star Motors
San Antonio
Tampico
Mexico
Lampazos
Lincoln Street
J. E. Fowler
Constipation woes eased by Rocky Mountain Tea claim
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for stomach issues and constipation. It promises stomach purification, bowel cleansing, and appetite restoration and credits Herrera's Pharmacy as the source.
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Jennie
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Herrera
Cross
Herrera’s
STOP ITCHING SKIN Zemo Clean Antiseptic Liquid
An ad promotes Zemo as a safe antiseptic liquid for itching and skin troubles. It claims relief for irritations pimples jackheads eczema blotches ringworm and similar conditions when used as directed. Sold by druggists in 35¢ or $1 bottles from The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.
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Looney
Zemo
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
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