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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1920
Page
6
Laredo Times announces daily and weekly editions published in Laredo Texas with mail and carrier delivery options to the United States Mexico and Canada Subscriptions are due in advance and pricing for daily and weekly copies is listed for various periods
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all AP credited dispatches and local news published in this paper. No other use is permitted without permission.
A Daily opinion condemns Eugene Debs and his allies for backing a front cell campaign while he serves time for criminal acts. The piece argues such supporters are alien to American ideals, warns of violence under socialist doctrine, and questions the legitimacy of Debs as a presidential candidate while advocating strict obedience to law.
A Chicago convention of a proposed third party echoes biblical David’s followers and feeds a debate over La Follette's possible nomination. The piece contrasts radical factions, Irish freedom advocates, and diverse reformers with whimsical Carrollian imagery as they clash over a platform and unity.
George Power of 20 percent Rottenberg Street Halifax says Tanlac relieved his severe rheumatism after twenty eight years. He gained eighteen pounds, recovery from knee pain and sleepless nights, and now praises the medicine as best ever. Tanlac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Bros.
Training for service rendered by a potential soprano or mezzo candidate Flora Dilgarde Anderson 216 Alexander Building seeks contact. Also listings include imports at Laredo with six zinc carloads one basket carload two carloads of ixtie, plus carts and trucks. Sewing jobs and auto service ads, and a note on Nueces county cotton picking potential 75 000 bales with 12 000 workers. property listings and plumbing and lighting ads. Marriage licenses issued include Leonardo Mesa Jr with Juanita Martinez Rafael Vargas with Rafaela Barron Albino V Paramo with Adeia Sanchez R.
Lord Birkenhead born in Birkenhead England 48 years ago today in the British government history. Newell Sanders former Tennessee senator born in Owen County Indiana 70 years ago today. William T Noonan president Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway born Waverly Minnesota 46 years ago today. George Fasterman wealthy manufacturer and philanthropist born Waterville New York 66 years ago today.
Sir Henry L Drayton, listed among possible leaders to succeed Sir Hubert L Borden, serves as Canada's Minister of Finance. A Kingston Ontario native, educated in Canada and England, he began law studies in Toronto in 1886 and joined Ontario bar in 1891. He led the Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners from 1912 before becoming finance minister.
A salvage sale advertises 20,000 Army shoes 1,000 Army wool shirts 300 Army mattresses 2,000 Army leggings and many other items at prices below manufacture cost. Location 1701 Hidaigo St. Ad suggests limited dates.
Texas routes list Train No 1 departing Corpus Christi at 9 55 a m and Train No 2 arriving from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m International and Great Northern offers a St Louis through fast train leaving 9 30 a m and arriving 4 p m Night Train departs 9 p m arriving 8 a m Rio Grande and Eagle Pass service shows Train No 1 from Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arriving Minera 10 20 a m Train No 2 from Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arriving Laredo 3 16 p m.
Primary elections will occur across Texas on Saturday July 24 from governor to constable. Incumbents in Webb County seek re election with no opposition except district attorney previously. the primary results effectively decide November fate.
Constance Talmadge stars in In Search Of A Sinner adapted by John Emerson and Anita Loos. The two day engagement at the Royal Theatre began yesterday as Georgiana hunts a wicked man while the man she finds is bound by honor and loyalty.
The Home Ice Co of Laredo, incorporated July 10, 1919, held its first annual stockholders meeting. Directors were re-elected and officers postponed. Stock to be increased from $75,000 to $150,000, with plant capacity doubled from 30 to 60 tons daily. The plant, already averaging 32 tons daily, serves local trade and the American Refrigerator Transit Co., with vegetable shipments expected to rise 50 percent next season. The company aims to double capacity to meet demand.
A historical note reports fewer deaths from summer complaints due to Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. It states that with proper dosage of the remedy plus castor oil and careful dieting, about 99 out of 100 cases recover. Mr. W. G. Campbell of Butler Tennessee testifies to its superior effectiveness.
Arsene Lupin turns detective in Teeth of the Tiger at the Strand Theatre next Thursday. David Powell stars. Marguerite Courtot leads a notable cast in a tale of murder mystery and thrilling adventures.
Yesterday afternoon at Aviation Field beginning at 4 o clock a crowd watched American Legion face the Eighth Aero Squadron. The Legion slugged Toole and pummeled aviator pitching to win 15 to 4 behind Essing Puig and Gissing while Toole and Shore worked for the aviators.
Notice to all persons indebted to the City of Laredo for taxes from 1885 to 1919 call and pay promptly or suit will be brought to foreclose the tax lien and sell property to cover taxes penalty interest and costs. John A. Pope city attorney warns of increased burden and taxes. Olive Camp No 3170 announces change of deputy clerk position with W O W and Brennan and Jeonard’s office as payment point.
State of Ohio Toledo Franklin Cheney sworn statement offers one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Ad text claims internal action via blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials and Toledo company address. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and full sales by druggists.
A 1920 letter from the Texas State Department of Education praises Laredo High School in Austin for substantial course approvals. General science one unit civics half unit and Spanish fourth unit received approval with positive remarks about the curriculum and faculty.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Hollis ter's Rocky Mountain Tea at Herrera's Pharmacy with a claim it is dangerous if delayed. The terse copy warns a red nosed and colorless lipped fictional man cannot love a girl, urging immediate action and presenting a price of 36c.
The semi professional Lone Star Motor baseball team from San Antonio will pass through Laredo tomorrow afternoon or Wednesday morning en route to Tampico, Mexico. They will play a series of games with a local oil district team, the first American club to go to Mexico in years.
Zemo is sold by druggists for 35 cents or one dollar for a large size. Applied as directed it removes eczema and relieves itching and chafing, soothing irritated skin. The product, advertised by The BE, W. Rose Co., Cleveland, Ohio, is described as dependable and inexpensive.
The Milmo Webb and State of Texas, located in Laredo Webb County Texas, receives extension of its charter under the 1882 act as amended by the 1902 act. Acting Comptroller Thomas P. Kane certifies succession until June 25 1940, with charter No. 2486 Extension No. 1847.
Advertises Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a purifying stomach and cleansing bowels remedy. Claims relief from sour stomach, clogged bowels, pimples, blackheads and foul breath, and notes hot days worsen constipation. Herrera’s Pharmacy listed.
A brief notice advertising access to The Times daily content with a price of 606 per month. The item highlights subscription availability for readers seeking regular opportunities through the newspaper's offerings.
Robert M. Campbell A S military attache to the Americans in Mexico City traveled with his wife and baby and servants from Mexico City to Laredo meeting by Consul Adams on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. Janey Campbell and family stayed at the Bender Hotel in Laredo before leaving for Washington to spend several weeks. Colonel Campbell is on his annual vacation.
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