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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1920
Page
18
The piece denounces Eugene Debs and his campaign approach as a socialist provocation. It warns that a jailed man running for president mocks U.S. law, condemns his allies and backers as alien to American values, and argues the campaign literature from the Debs faction signals dangerous intentions.
A Chicago convention of a proposed third party gathers a diverse mix of radicals, liberals and labor groups. The piece notes opposition to La Follette, possible IrishFreeDOM ties, and hints at a platform fight over taxation and reform, likening the scene to Lewis Carroll’s surreal Wonderland.
George Power of 2014 Rottenberg St Halifax long-time Nova Scotia Tram and Power Co. worker says Tanlac doubled his weight gain eased chronic rheumatism and restored sleep and appetite. He praises the medicine as life changing and notes Windrow Bros. sell Tanlac in Laredo.
A call seeks a contralto or mezzo soprano for training with experience unnecessary, listing Flora Dilgarde Anderson at 216 Alexander Building. The item also notes imports at the Laredo port—six carloads of zinc, one of baskets, two of ixile, plus goods moved by footbridge traffic. Other items include sewing ads, shock absorbers for Fords, Texas cotton talk, realty listings, English classes, a Rio Grande gun report, plumbing services, electrical comforts, and county marriage licenses.
Lord Been, Lord Chancellor, born Birkenhead England 48 years ago today. Newell Sanders, former Tennessee senator, born Owen County Indiana 70 years ago today. William T. Noonan, president Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway, born Waverly Minnesota 46 years ago today. George Masterman, wealthy manufacturer and philanthropist, born Waterville New York 66 years ago today.
Sir Henry L. Drayton, a key figure in Canadian finances and a candidate for party leadership, serves as the present Minister of Finance after leading the Board of Railway Commissioners. A Kingston native educated in Canada and England, he began law studies in Toronto in 1886 and was called to the Ontario bar in 1891. He became chief of the Board of Railway Commissioners in 1912 before his ministerial appointment.
At 1701 Hidalgo St a salvage sale lists 20,000 Army shoes 1,000 Army wool shirts 300 Army cotton mattresses 20,000 Army leggings and many other items including 1,000 new ladies shoes priced below cost of manufacture. Local outlet invites buyers to visit the stock and pricing.
Texas-Mexican Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 9 56 a m. Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m. International Great Northern Through fast train for St Louis leaves 9 30 a m arrives 4 p m. Night Train leaves 9 p m arrives a m. Rio Grande Eagle Pass Train No 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m. Arrives Minera 10 20 a m. Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m Arrives Laredo at 3 16 p m.
On Saturday July 24 Democrats across Texas vote for all offices from governor to constable. The primary winner advances to the November general election, making the primaries effectively the election. In Webb County all incumbents seek re election with no opposition except district attorney formerly challenged, now defeated.
Constance Talmadge stars in In Search Of A Sinner distributed by First National Exhibitors' Circuit. The two day engagement at the Royal Theatre opened with Georgiana seeking a wicked man but finding only a courteous moralist who shuns betrayal.
The Home Ice Co of Ledaro, formed July 10, 1919, plans to double capital from 75 000 to 150 000 and expand daily capacity from 30 to 60 tons. Since starting Dec 25 1919 the plant averages 32 tons daily, meeting rising local demand and a major contract with American Refrigerator Transit Co to supply ice for vegetable shipments. expected next season demand to rise 50 percent.
A reader from Butler Tennessee credits Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with reducing summer child deaths. The letter says when combined with castor oil and proper diet, about ninety nine out of a hundred cases recover, and praises the remedy as far ahead of others.
A Par amount Artcraft thriller stars David Powell as Arsene Lupin who turns detective to solve the murder of a millionaire invalid. The film promises thrilling adventures and features Marguerite Courtot among a notable supporting cast.
Yesterday afternoon at 4 at Aviation Field the American Legion defeated the Eighth Aero Squadron 15 to 4 in a one sided game. Hssing and Puig pitched for the Legion while Toole and Shore started for the aviators. The Legion's bats pounded Toole's offerings as Eysing kept the aviators in check. The win marks the Legion's seventh victory in eight games ahead of upcoming schedule.
Notice to all persons owed taxes to the City of Laredo from 1885 to 1919 to pay immediately or face suit, tax lien foreclosure, sale of property, and increased costs. City Attorney JOIN A. POPE issues the warning. Also notes a resignation in Webb County W. O. W. and appoints H. G. Teal as Olive Camp No. 3170 clerk with dues payable at meetings or Brennan Leonard’s office.
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co., swears in Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A. W. Gleason authenticates this December 6, 1886. J J Cheney & Co. Toledos O. Sold by all druggists. The Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
State Education officials praised Laredo High School Austin Texas July 9 1920 for excellent work in general science one unit civics half unit and a fourth unit in Spanish The letter from Supt L J Christen notes the material submitted was approved and commends the faculty urging continued effort next year signed by S N Marrs Chief Supervisor of Public High Schools.
A humorous ad sap advertises Hollis ter's Rocky Mountain Tea from Ilerrera's Pharmacy urging quick use to avoid danger. The snippet features a punchy sales line and a playful warning about a red nose and dull eyes.
The semi professional San Antonio based Lone Star Motor baseball team will pass through Laredo tomorrow afternoon or Wednesday morning en route to Tampico, Mexico, to play a series of games with a team in the district. This marks the first American team to travel to Mexico for baseball in several years, though Laredo teams previously visited Mexican cities frequently.
The E. W. Rose Co of Cleveland promotes Zemo as a clear skin remedy for eczema and general skin troubles. Priced 35 cents for a bottle or one dollar for large size, the liquid supposedly stops itching and soothes burns wounds and chafing.
The Milmo Webb and State of Texas receives extension under the 1882 act and amendments, authorizing succession to close of business June 25, 1940. Comptroller Thomas P. Kane certifies the extension for Charter No. 2486, Extension No. 1347, in Washington DC.
Sour stomach and clogged bowels are called evils of constipation. Hot days upset the stomach and cause peevishness. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised to purify the stomach, clean the bowels, and restore appetite. Herrera's Pharmacy promotes this remedy.
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Colonel Robert M. Campbell U S A military attache to the American embassy in Mexico City and his wife and baby, with servants, arrived in Laredo from Mexico City Saturday night. Vice Consul Adams met them on the Rio Grande side and escorted them to Laredo. They stayed at the Bender Hotel Sunday and departed last night for Washington to spend several weeks on his annual vacation.
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