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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1920
Page
22
Thursday editorial argues California must curb Japanese landholding and immigration. It warns that leases mimic ownership, Japanese communities may dominate labor and schools, and California stands as first line against alien influence. It cites Hawaii and national implications, urging amendments and vigilance.
Guardsmen stationed in Galveston feel distant from home while protecting property and keeping the port open. Many served abroad, highlighting their loyalty to oath as soldiers. Citizens are urged to support these men and create a pleasant environment, as they safeguard people and uphold order without breaking strikes.
A list of notable birthdays and events including Almira J. Phelps born in Berlin Connecticut and Henry Edward Manning in London, England. It notes abolition of female whipping in England, a Chartist riot in Birmingham, papal temporal authority proclaimed in Rome, Northwest Territories and Manitoba joining Canada, Salvation Army anniversary in London, and the 1918 Spanish influenza impact in Spain.
Alderman J B DaCamara reports the monster street roller scarifier and grader arrived in Laredo and a factory demonstrator will arrive today. The street committee, with Mayor Villegas approval, plans immediate street improvements to provide better service until paving follows the sewerage contract begun by September first.
The county plans a special examination for all classes of Teachers' certificates in Laredo on August 28 and 24. Applicants should notify the Court House one week before the exam to County Superintendent B. Richardson. July 16, 1921.
Night watchman boasts of ridding a mill of rats with RAT-SNAP, claiming over six weeks cleared them and killed many nightly. He asserts fear drove others away. Product offered in three sizes 2c fue and $1.00, sold by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
William Fox presents Camille of the Yukon a dramatic adaptation from The Silent Lie at the Royal Theatre today. Lady Lou, Hatfield’s hunted stepdaughter, endures hatred and snow bound peril before a fur trader rescues her and later marriage follows. Cast includes Miriam Cooper Charles Clary Monroe Salisbury Ralph Lewis and others.
A group of prominent brick manufacturers visited Laredo yesterday and dined at the International Cafe in Nuevo Laredo. The banquet featured a seven course spread as they met with local brickmakers to discuss important industry matters. The attendees included O H Robertson J F Carle M P Toomey C L Gifford E P Gifford D C de Lachica C Williams John V Summerville F H Ligarde and others from Sunset Bricks D'Hanis Bricks Reliance Bricks S N Johnson Bricks and Page Ligarde.
Ray White and his wife vacationed at a campground where cooking smells attracted rats. They used RAT-SNAP in cakes outside their tent and trapped large rats. The ad urges farmers storekeepers housewives to use RAT-SNAP, sold in three sizes 26c 0c and $1.00 by A Deutz and Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
Rebels under Generals Gonzalez and Maldonado attacked Nuevo Laredo as Col Ortega and Yaqui guards held the town. U S forces at Fort McIntosh prepared to cross if needed while US planes surveilled the border and the international footbridge closed to traffic.
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