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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1920

Page

23

Society Notes Round Out Local Social Season

Miss Annie Alexander and Miss Francis Alexander traveled to Rochester to visit their sister Mrs. De Meyer. Mrs. Earl Stafford of Brownsville visits Laredo with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Muter. Carrie May Henry visits her brother C. M. Henry. Mrs. McMillan and two children return from a visit with Mrs. C. H. Guinn. W. Y. Bunn returns from Alabama. Garza Cantu family plans to move back to Monterey. Ruth Chamberlain visits grandparents Judge and Mrs. Slaughter. Laura Mudd visits California sister and will return to San Antonio. T. P. Haff visits from San Antonio. D. Z. Windrow to visit Maria. Bettie Adking to return from Refugio. Clara Nelson resumes library hours 9 am to noon and 4:36 pm to 8 pm. WwW. M. U. meets Circle B. W. M. U. of the Baptist Church held sewing and business, hostess lists. Bridge party hosted by Miss Dorosette Thomas and guests from San Antonio, Washington, D. C., Houston, and Brownsville. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Mailer, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Gilbreath, and honorees with lace towels. nonplayers receive prize. Attendees include many Brownsville and San Antonio society members.

Miss Other Hirsch DeRosette Thomas Tuccoo Arizona Mesdames A. Williams Sidney Katz San Antonio Frederick Gilbreath Washington, D. C G. C. Lecenger Houston R. L. Mailer A. C. Hamilton Gilbreath Aline Tambton Amar Penn Clearwater Lucile Murphy Bettie Beene Josephine Sauvignet Mesdames Anderson RH. HH. Buenz M. J. Diaz A. ¢. Hamilton M. A. Hirsch Lafon A. Wormser Wlow J. W. Brewster Alice H. Ghick Bobbitt J. S. Penn McKinney Iewin Jefferies

Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Advertisement

Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised by users for effective relief. The ad urges try it when needing such a remedy and notes it consistently wins good opinion among customers.

Lemon Sets Record at Southern Olympic Tryouts in New Orleans

Dallas athlete Lemon emerged as the lone record-breaker at the recent Southern Olympic tryouts in New Orleans, highlighting a standout performance amid the field.

New Orleans Lemon Dallas Bill Shakespeare

Summer Complaint Endorsed By Butler Resident

Mr W G Cambell of Butler Tennessee reports using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer complaint in children. He says there is less illness now with general use and claims that with the remedy castor oil and proper diet nearly all cases recover. He states it is far ahead of anything he has used for this purpose.

Chamberlain W. G. Cambell Butler, Tenn

Sharkey to Meet Val Moore in East Chicago Bout

Chicago July 16 Jack Sharkey the conqueror of Jimmy Wilde will fight Val Moore in East Chicago tomorrow night The ten round bout is set at the Last Chicago club with Moore described as a clever Memphis boxer and Shar key the English flyweight conqueror of Wilde.

Chicago Jack Sharkey Jimmy Wilde East Chicago Val Moore Memphis

Loss of Appetite and Digestive Rest

Advice notes that temporary appetite loss is common and not serious. Skipping meals briefly, spacing five hours apart, and moderate outdoor exercise aid recovery. If caused by constipation, Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended to correct it promptly.

Davis Cup resumes as tennis experts meet in England

Twenty five years ago Michigan iron miners struck for two dollar daily wages. After five years away due to war, the world Davis Cup contests resume in England today. Harvard Stadium hosts the final trials to select the American track and field team for the Antwerp Olympics.

Michigan England Harvard Stadium United States Antwerp

Tanlac credited for swift health turn in Seattle worker

William Delaney of the City Street Department says four months of confinement and stomach trouble, indigestion, cramps, rheumatism, and insomnia vanished after taking Tanlac, now enjoying strong appetite, sleep, and weight gain. Windrow Bros. sell Tanlac in Laredo.

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

Laredo Chamber official praised by Board of Trade

A letter from J. W. Kenney, commissioner of the Board of Trade at New Castle PA, says the former Laredo Chamber of Commerce secretary remains active and well pleased with New Castle. News notes include local ads, repairs, and theater listings amid Mexico unrest and rail disruption.

the Times J. W. Kenney Board of Trade New Castile Laredo

Aged Texas convict granted full pardon today

Bill Edwards, a 70 year old Texas convict who profited from oil on Callahan county land and twice refused pardons, asked for a pardon as a birthday gift. He had been sentenced to 86 years for killing C. A. Rogers, serving nine and a half years before the governor granted him a full pardon today.

Sy Associated Press Austin Texas Bill Edwards Callahan County Colquitt Ferguson Hobby Oday Edwardia Hastland County C. A. Rogers

Legion Convention Set in Houston for August

Two hundred forty two Texas posts of the American Legion have been officially notified of the state convention to be held in Houston August 23 24. State headquarters expect 1 890 delegates to attend and foresee a decision on whether Texas will approve the soldier bonus.

Associated Press San Antonio Texas American Legion Houston Texas Legion

Pablo Gonzalez to face immediate trial in Mexico

Associated Press reports in Mexico City say General Pablo Gonzalez, once a presidential candidate and alleged revolutionary leader in Nuevo Leon, will be tried at once. A three-general court is appointed, and a draft coup plan found in General Carlos Garcia’s pocket outlines ousting government departments and a provisional president chosen by congress after state control.

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

State tax board defers ad valorem rate decision

Austin July 16 Associated Press reports the state tax board deferred fixing the ad valorem tax rate until next Tuesday. The delay shifts the decision to a later meeting to set assessments and levy guidance.

Ity Associated Press Austin Texas State Tax Board

German delegates agree in principle on coal terms

German delegates at the conference stated they agree in principle with the allied terms on Germanys coal deliveries but will seek changes to certain articles in the allied note. The announcement came just before they entered talks with the allied ministers at the Spa conference.

Associated Press Spa Germany

Subway in Tokio to be first in Japan charter granted

Tokio receives a charter for a subway as part of a vast transport upgrade in Tokio and Osaka. Officials plan tens of millions for street improvements, harbor work, a new sewage system, and canal expansion. The two cities face crowded streets, rising rents, and housing shortages as population grows.

Associated Press Tokio Japan Osaka Manchester Atr New York London Paris

British denial on armistice reply from Soviet Russia

British officials said no reply had been received from the Russian Soviet government regarding London’s proposal for an armistice between Russia and Poland. The statement stressed that no communication had been received to date and kept the matter under consideration.

Spa Russia Poland

Mae Murray at Strand in The A B C of Love

Mae Murray appears at the Strand tomorrow in her new Pathe Leonce Perret production The A B C of Love a charming romantic comedy drama. The petite star delivers one of her most vivacious roles in corking entertainment.

Mae Murray Strand Strand Theatre Leonce Perret Pathe Corking

Plans of Prohibitionists Convene in Lincoln Next Week

Chicago July 16. The Prohibition party will hold its quadrennial national convention in Lincoln Nebraska with delegates from all states arriving to decide the party’s future. Leaders anticipate continuing the party as a separate organization and active involvement in the national campaign despite dissatisfaction with Republican and Democratic platforms. The drys see a rare opening this year and expect exceptional turnout for the Lincoln meeting.

Chicago Nebraska Prohibition Party National Executive Committee Lincoln

Governor Hobby replies to NAACP on Paris lynching

In Austin on July 16 Governor Hobby wired James W. John son secretary of the NAACP in New York that Lamar county and Texas are amply able to take care of the situation without outside suggestions. The message responded to a request to use his power to apprehend and punish the mob responsible for the July 5 Paris lynching of two Negroes.

Austin Texas Hobby James W. Johnon National Association For the Advancement of Coljored People of New York Paria Lamar County Paris

Situation in Hand at Galveston Under Martial Law

Galveston Texas July 16 military authorities have forces organized for policing after the governor suspended the city police and officials yesterday. Soldiers replaced police last night and made fewer than six arrests of ordinary character. No developments to support rumors of the fire department’s refusal to work during martial law.

Associated Press Galveston Texas Fire Department

Wheat Prices Fall as Market Turns Weak in Chicago

Chicago notes extraordinary weakness in the wheat market with December delivery sinking over 100 cents per bushel before a brief rally. Bearish weather forecasts and scarce money discussed as causes, with December wheat dropping to 2.60 and touching 2.62 dollars.

Associated Press Chicago

Resolute Set for Second Race After Repairs

The cup sloop Resolute, whose throat vilyards parted during yesterday’s race with Stamrock, is undergoing repairs and is expected to be ready for tomorrow’s second race. Sailors insist the Resolute proved the fastest boat yesterday.

Sy Associated Presa Sandy Hook Resolute Stamrock

Vancouver forms Japanese hockey and baseball club

Sporting notes report a club of Japanese hockey and baseball enthusiasts formed in Vancouver. The Louisville board of aldermen set a $500 license fee for boxing bouts in the city. Lord Harris, a renowned English college cricketer from fifty years ago, still plays at seventy. Wrestling gains in Richmond Virginia prompt plans for an open-air arena for the sport.

Vancouver Louisville Board of Aldermen Lord Harris Richmond

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau for local area

The Times reports a cloudy tonight and Saturday forecast from the US Weather Bureau. Fort McIntosh observations show a high of 100 and a low of 75 degrees with southeast winds and generally clear skies.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co Fort Mcintosh

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Violet S. Oberfeldt H. G. DaCamara Rossette Thomas Annie Francis Alexander Rochester Mrs. de Meyer Earl Stafford Brownsville W. R. Muter Carrie May Henry City Mr. C. M. Henry Mr. W. Y. Bunn Alabama Carlos Garza Cantu Monterey Ruth Chamberlain Judge Mrs. Slaughter Laura Mudd Julia Moore California Annie Bee T. P. Haff D. Z. Windrow Maria Miss Bettie Adking Refugio Miss Nelson Clara Nelson M. U. Meets Circle B. W. M. U. of the Baptist Church Gussie Pullin Mesdames Judkins Meredith Wall Windrow Clingenpeel Mann Landrum Pace Henry Pullin Liberty Bell Liberty Ion San Antonio, Tex Cho Liberty Mills San Antonio Texas Pal Moore Delaney ALY Ocal News Crescent Garage Mexico Nuevo Laredo International Realty Co Salinas Avenue J. &. Cotter International Pontoon Bridge Lincoln Street J. E. Fowler Juarez Pablo Gonzales de la Huerta Walls Gonzales Fidel Cantu Mary Miles Minter Royal Theater Marjorie Nary Will W. Gregg Notery Public Times Office Farragut Street W. J. Miller Times Money Makara Pablo Gonzalez Alfred Plan Revolu Tion American Legon THE Coca-Cola Company Atlanta S End Subway Ily Associated Press GOV. Hobby Sporting Notes
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