Britain World War I era critique on Turks and Hohenzollerns
The piece condemns Turkish oppression in Europe and calls for banishing the Turk from Europe. It also condemns the Hohenzollern dynasty, noting the death of its youngest son Benjamin, the fall of the royal house, and the distress of the empress as the family faces ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Byzantine Empire
Mohammed V
Mohammed
Greece
Mander-In
Chieses
Hohenzollerns
Joachim
Doorn
Benjamin
Prince Joachim’s Death Amid Debauchery and Family Strain
Report traces Prince Joachim’s suicide amid heavy drinking and mental weakness. It notes his past clash with French officers in Berlin and a divorce petition from his wife alleging intoxication and infidelity. The piece reflects on the imperial family’s grip fading as sons resist paternal authority and face social restraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joachim
Berlin
Kaiser
Koenig
Prohibition Party Convention Opens in Lincoln
Hundreds of delegates gather in Lincoln Nebraska for the Prohibition party national convention to chart policy and decide on fielding a national ticket. Potential presidential nominees include William Shaw Dr D Leigh Colvin Robert H Patton Clinton N Howard and H Clay Needham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licoln
Neb
Lincoln
Prohibition Party
William Shaw
Boston
New York
Robert H. Patton
Springfield, IL
Clinton N., Howard
Rochester, N. Y
H. Clay Needham
Los Angeles
Loss of Appetite and Digestive Rest Tips
The article advises that skipping meals for a few days can restore appetite and stresses five hours between meals. It promotes outdoor exercise and cautions that loss of appetite from constipation should be treated, suggesting Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy.
Mexican Laborers Streaming Across Border for Cotton Work
Thousands of Mexican laborers enter the United States legally and illegally to work in cotton fields, while many return to Mexico prospering. Since Carranza’s overthrow, some go back to bring families and resume work, with Mexican authorities unable to curb the exodus. In Texas cotton fields demand outstrips supply, offering $1.50 per hundred pounds and potential $6 to $9 daily earnings for laborers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Texas
Laredo Man Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills
Chas Wharton of 1206 Davis Ave Laredo reports persistent back pain and kidney trouble. After using Doan's Kidney Pills he found relief from the first dose and full improvement after two boxes. Price 60c at dealers. Doan's Kidney Pills are made by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Chas. Wharton
Davis Ave
Doan
Soldier Boy Arrested While Smuggling Tequila
Ralph Peacock of the 37th Infantry at Fort MacIntosh was arrested with another soldier while crossing the Rio Grande with tequila concealed on a body. Three bottles were seized. Peacock was held to the grand jury with $300 bail after a preliminary hearing. his comrade was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Peacock
37Th Infantry
Fort MacIntosh
Peacock
Rio Grande
Justice of the Peace RE
A. Atlee
Webb County
A. W
Antonia Quintanilla
Olympia Candy Co
Probate Court Deals With Wills And Appointments In Webb County
Webb County probate court met in regular session with matters disposed. The will of Ignacio Benavides was admitted to probate and Rose Vela de Benavides and Juan Benavides named administrators with appraisers J. M. Garcia B. A. Puig Sr. and Jesusa Benavides. The will of Maria Jesusa Chacon was admitted to probate, Baldomero Chacon named executor without bond, appraisers CC Molina M P Juarez and B J Leyendecker. The estate of Andres G Fierros saw Macario Gutierrez appointed administrator with bond set at 100000, appraisers John L. George Dario Sanchez and T A Bunn named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Ignacio Benavides
Rose Vela de Enavides
Juan Benavides
J. M. Garcia
B. A. Puig
Jesusa Benavides
Maria Jesusa Chacon
Baldomero Chacon
R. Molina
M. P. Juarez
B. J. Leyendecker
Andres G. Fierros
Macario Gutierrez
John L. George
Dario Sanchez
T. A. Bunn
Public Auction Notice of Seized Horse in Laredo
Office of Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas issues public sale on July 28 1920 at 10 am at the Customhouse to highest bidder for cash. Brown horse seized for violation of Section 3082 R.S.A. Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Laredo
Texas
R. S. A. R. Kahn
A. R. Kahn
Auto Supply Co Sells Knight & Blackstone Tires
Auto Supply Co at 301 Salinas Ave announces purchase of Knight and Blackstone tires and tubes from A Deutz and Brother. The firm promises continued low prices and invites inquiries by phone 1414. Date listed 7 19 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight & Blackstone
A. Deutz & Brother
Auto Supply CO
Salinas Ave
Webb County Cotton Crop Greatest in Its History
Webb county anticipates its largest cotton crop with 10 000 to 12 000 acres planted and yields promising near a bale per acre in many sites. Between 6 000 and 7 000 bales are expected to be ginned locally as growers near Aguilares send cotton to Laredo’s gin and gins prepare for continuous operation through harvest season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Laredo
The Rivers End At Royal Premieres In Laredo
Royal Theater presents The River's End a First National drama directed by Marshall Nielan from James Oliver Curwood novel. Lewis Stone leads a star cast including Marjorie Daw Jane Novak J Marion Sherry Charles West and Yama Mata in scenes set among snow and ice with Royal Mounted Police. Showings run today and tomorrow in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo M. Valdez
The
Royal Theater
Laredo
Marshall Nielan
Dean of Directors of
Motion Pictures
James Oliver Curwood
Royal Mounted Police
Lewis Stone
Marjorie Daw
Jane Novak
J. Iarnet Sherry
Charles West
Yama Mata
the Royal
Chicago bride Teodora Sanders weds Harry Garver in Chicago
Telegrams from this city announce the marriage of Teodora Sanders to Harry H. Garver of Chicago on Saturday July 17, 1920. The ceremony occurred in Chicago and the couple will reside there. Garver is secretary of the Chicago Association of Commerce and a prominent local business figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teodora Sanders
Harry H. Garver
Chicago
Train Service Expected to Resume From Nuevo Laredo
Announcement from the National Lines of Mexico in Nuevo Laredo states that service from Nuevo Laredo to Monterey and Mexico City, suspended eight days, will resume by Friday at latest possibly Thursday. Repairs cover the 30 mile Nuevo Laredo La Jarita stretch. damaged bridges between La Jarita Mojina still require work as the Mojina La Jarita gap remains to be repaired. Building materials arrived and were rushed to the Mexican side to accelerate repairs.
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National Lines of Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Monterey
Mexico City
la Jarita
Mojina
Juarez
Rio Grande
Mexico
Fidel Cantu
Train service to Mexico resumes next Friday in Laredo
Local notes report trains from Nuevo Laredo to resume by Friday amid prior gaps caused by damaged bridges. Other items include ads for rooms to rent, legal cases on liquor violations, and various local services from Ward & Co., Horner's Pharmacy Fountain, Olympia Candy Co., and J. E. Cotter Manager of International Realty Co.
How I Cleared the Mill of Rats
An night watchman touts RAT-SNAP as the cure for a rat infestation at a mill. He claims nightly kills, with a 25c, Hoc, and $1 packaging. Local distributors A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery sell the product at the Customhouse. Also notes a one bay horse seized under Section 23082 Rh. 8S by Deputy Collector A R Kahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Ice Price Notice From Home Ice Company
Ice notice states wholesale price rises to 5.00 per ton at the platform while preserving 4.00 contracts. Retail price unaffected. Company cites limited truck capacity and surveys re-routing deliveries and asks customer cooperation to speed service. Dated 7-19-St.
Wouldn't Go Camping Without Rat Snap Says Ray White
Ray White recalls a camping trip last summer where the smell of cooking attracted rats. He and a companion used RAT-SNAP outside their tent and trapped large rats, endorsing the product for farmers storekeepers and housewives. RAT-SNAP comes in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and is sold with a guarantee by A Sanitary Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray White
Wite
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Samoset Boston Chocolates at Olympia Can Dy Co
Shipment notice for Samoset Boston boxed chocolates received by Olympia Can Dy Co. Manufacturer of home made pecan candies. Phone 456. 7 19 tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Olympia Candy CO
Two Weeks at the Strand With Constance Talmadge
The Strand presents the First National drama Two Weeks featuring Constance Talmadge as a chorus girl who charms three bachelors. The film is expected to draw a packed crowd today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Strand
Constance Talmadge
Strand Theatre
Constance
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted medicine that consistently wins public approval among users and is offered for those in need of relief from stomach ailments.
Webb County Republican Club Forms in Webb County
A group of prominent Webb County citizens organize the Webb County Republican Club to unite Republicans for a strong presidential vote. Officers include President A. C. Hamilton and Secretary J. R. Fasnacht. The record notes historic Republican strength and hopes to boost Webb County votes in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Republican Club
Texas
National Republican Party
A. C. Hamilton
Aug. C. Richter
W. J. Sames
J. Denike
V. Edwards
IL Alexander
J. H. Winch
M. P. Cullinan
J. B. Morton
W. L. Arkles
Chas
F. Smith
Led Moglia
Roosevelt
Taft
R. B. Creager
Chas. A. Boynton
Harding
Coolidge
Lehmann Retired From Christian Endeavor Work
Karl Lehmann longtime leader of the Christian Endeavor movement in the south retires to farm in Lake County Florida and aid in Montverde agricultural school. He presented a five year report noting 2 566 new societies in 12 southern states with 250 000 youth added and a regional periodical started. replaces by Charles F Evans as next general secretary with new field secretaries named for Kentucky Tennessee Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Karl Lehmann
Christian Endeavor Movement
Lake County
Florida
Montverde
Lehmann
All-Soul
Christian Endeavor Convention
Christian Endeavor Organization
South
China
Charles F. Evans
Lexington
Ward & Co. Open New Real Estate Office in Laredo
Ward and Co a thoroughly reliable and experienced real estate firm announce they have opened an office in the Netzer Building 1317 Lincoln St. They will handle Laredo residence and business property farm and ranch lands and solicit listings promising prompt and personal attention to all business entrusted to their care large or small.
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Balkans
Soldier Boy
Royal
Ward & Co
Lincoln St
Horner's
Alamo
San Antonio
Jacon
Crane
W. J. Miller
Ind
Strand Theater
Rialto
W. A. Thomas
Washington Street
International Realty Co
Salinas Avenue
J. E. Cotter
Lincoln Street
J. E. Fowler
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
At Times Office
Farragut Street
Times
J. Tucker
R. J
Ciizens Auto Company
Cor. Houston and
St. Maria Ave
Chiropractic
Palmer
Ella A. Chittenden, DD
Chiropractor
Palmer School
Bertani Bldg
First National
Chamberlain
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