Belated mail from Mexico and local notices in Laredo
Monday's Daily lists varied items from Ward & Co housing and room rentals at 1317 Lincoln St to a batch of belated mail detained at Monterey due to suspension of train service, plus local ads for Horner's Pharmacy fountain drinks Laredo Auto Sales move and showroom details, plumbing services, and marriage licenses issued by the county clerk.
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Mexico
Piedras Negras
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Monterey
Nuevo Laredo
Horner's
Alamo
San Antonio
Jacon’s and
Crane’s
Laredo Auto Sales Co
Houston Street
Convent Avenue
Olympia Candy Co
Moakley an able trainer named Olympic head coach
New York July 19 The veteran Cornell coach Jack Moakley is selected to head the American Olympic team for Antwerp His four decades in track and cross country include leading Cornell to intercollegiate titles He is praised for ability patience and talent development guiding athletes to peak performance on the national stage
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New York
Jack Moakley
Cornell
Antwerp
Moakley
United States
Monkley
Boston
New England Athletic Union
Heativan
New England States
University of ‘Slaine
Brown University
Tufts College
University of Wisconsin
Ithaca
River's End at Royal Theater Amid Snowbound North
Marshall Nielman presents James Oliver Curwood's The River's End at the Royal Theater, a stark tale of the frozen north and the Royal Mounted Police. Critics compare it with Back to God's Country, promising strong scenes of ice and snow and a cool summer ambiance inside the Royal.
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James Oliver Curwood
God's Country
Royal Theater
Curwood
the Royal
Royal Mounted Police
Collection of War Taxes Regulated by Policy
Mr. M. S. Ryan, Internal Revenue Agent, states that collectors must keep records of war taxes. If no record is kept, a penalty of at least $10 will be assessed. All war tax funds are government funds. failure to remit may lead to embezzlement prosecutions and other penalties.
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M. S. Ryan
Internal Revenue
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Medicine Endorsed
An 19th century testimonial style note extols Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea medicine as a trusted remedy. It urges use when such ailments arise and asserts popular approval among users.
Dreaming Big Dreams with War Savings Stamps
A persuasive piece urges readers to pursue personal dreams from home ownership to travel by saving with War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps. It explains bonds convert small amounts into five dollar bills, available at the United States Post Office, encouraging saving now to secure a better future.
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United States Post Office
Post Office Offers $100 Certificates and War Savings Stamps
Many residents invest in new $100 certificates and War Savings Stamps at the local post office. These instruments pay 4 percent interest, compounded every 90 days, and can be cashed for purchase price plus earned interest. The $100 Registered Treasury Savings Certificates cost around eighty dollars this month and are available locally.
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United States
Treasury
Dallas School Chief Urges Thrift and Frugal Living
J F Kimball superintendent of Dallas Public Schools declares that true education includes learning to live on less than earnings. He notes Dallas pupils collectively own about 75000 dollars in Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps as part of classroom thrift lessons taught by teachers.
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J. F. Kimball
Dallas Public
Dallas
Easy way to save with War Savings and Thrift Stamps
A government program advises saving five percent of monthly income through War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps. The notes cannot depreciate and pay four percent interest compounded every ninety days. They are purchasable at the post office.
Save now with War Savings Stamps for a secure future
The piece urges saving during 1920 by purchasing War Savings Stamps each payday. It asks if readers will be ahead or behind when January 1 arrives and argues saving leads to financial security rather than regret.
Hold Your Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps
A wartime savings plea urges preserving Liberty Bonds and clipping coupons to convert to War Savings Stamps. It warns against spending savings, recalls past missed saves, and encourages regular purchases at four percent compound interest, framing savers as prudent.
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W. S
Man hoards Liberty Bonds while buying War Savings Stamps
A report notes a man who clings to Liberty Bonds and adds War Savings Stamps, signaling confidence in government securities and future financial safety amid wartime uncertainty.
Sunbeam Band to Meet at the Church at 4 PM
Church notices list a Tuesday gathering of the Sunbeam Band at four in the afternoon. Other items mention Miss Alma Pierce traveling to Galveston, Rosalie Biggio visiting Alfred and Corpus Christi, and various relatives visiting San Antonio and San Francisco. Social activities include a bridge party for Miss Thomas of Tucson hosted by Mrs. H. G. DaCamara with champagne roses and prizes for participants.
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Rosalie Biggio
Alfred
Texas
Corpus Christi
Amanda Beyette
San Antonio
Jack Paulus
City
Paulus
J. 3 Denike Incorporated
Mr. Paulus
J. E. Denike
Juarez Avenue
Miss Thomas
H. G. DaCamara
Tucson
Arizona
Fred Mally
Sam Withoff
Misses Thomas
Lucille Murphy
Amar Penn
Esther Hirsch
Aline Hamilton
Mesdames Hamlin
Clearwater
Chas
Richter
Echols
Lecenger
Mally
Diaz
May
Mims
Fish
Daiches
Johnston
Christen
C. Withoff
Morrow
Williams
Lafone Mra
DaCamara
Albert Offer
Mary Condren
Leonora Cross
Unity in opinion declared by Wilson and Cox in white house talks
President Wilson and Governor Cox issued a united front on the league of nations and the Democratic platform after a White House conference. The statements said nominees are united on the league and Cox will defend the nation’s honor and world peace, signaling the league as a campaign issue. Harding aides viewed Cox’s accord with Wilson as a pledge to preserve Wilson’s foreign policy, intensifying the campaign spotlight on the issue.
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Associated Press
Washington
League of Nations
Wilson
Cox
White House
League
Marion
Ohio
Hardine
Wi!ls
Democratic Party
Harding
Milwaukee poised to become ocean port with Great Lakes opening
Milwaukee officials say no harbor improvements are needed to handle ocean tonnage as Great Lakes waterways open. Phil A. Gray, Milwaukee Association of Commerce, cites a harbor designed for ocean traffic and potential 30 to 40 percent rail relief if foreign shipments move via water.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Great Lakes
Phil A. Gray
Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Mr. Gray
Milwaukee Harbor Commission
Great Lake
Seaboard
Fire insurance rates cut for three Texas towns
Reduced key rates announced by the State Fire Insurance Commission apply to Conroe From 74 to 68 cents Forney 74 to 70 and Stephenville 75 to 65 cents. Changes take effect July 1 in Conroe Forney and Stephenville resulting from improvements in fire fighting systems.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Texas
State Fire Insurance Commission
Conroe
Forney
Stephenville
Ice company announces wholesale price change and delivery plan
The Home Ice Company states wholesale ice will cost 5.00 per ton at the platform from now on, while customers with existing contracts at 4.00 are protected. Retail price remains unchanged as capacity limits trucks. A study on re-routing deliveries is under way and customers are asked to assist in speeding deliveries.
Rail unions warn of possible strike over wage board decision
Chicago leaders say reports from railroad brotherhood chiefs indicate the railway labor board’s wage award, due tomorrow, may be unacceptable. They privately warn of a walkout risk if the award is deemed too low, though few predict an immediate strike without broader member sentiment.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Railroad Brotherhood
Railway Labor Board
Grand council opens on wage awards for railroad unions
Chicago July 14 the first grand council in over a year of sixteen railroad brotherhoods opens to pass upon the wage awards of the railway labor board. About a thousand union officials are expected. The council may pass the awards or submit them to a referendum, which would take more than a month.
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Chicago
Grand Council
Huerta Soldiers Threaten Hanging at Matthews Ranch
De la Huerta troops led by Lt Col Miguel Martinez seized horses clothing and valuables at Alfred Matthews ranch in Altos Nuevo Leon. They abducted a boy Antonio Treviso and threatened him with death if he did not reveal info on Ricardo Gonzalez. Treviso released. US Consul Robertson investigated and reported to Washington. Troops moved toward Lampazo.
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de la Huerta
Miguel Martinez
Alfred Matthews
Laredo
Altos
Nuevo Leon
Antonio Trevisio
Ricardo Gonzalez
Nuevo Laredo
Matthews Ranch
United States
Randolph Robertson
Washington
Martinez
Lampazoa
Miners Entombed After Kenton Explosion
Seven miners are reported entombed at Kenton Pennsylvania following a mine explosion. The United States Bureau of Mines dispatches a first aid car and relief crew to the scene.
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Ity Associated Preas
Pittburgh
Kenton
United States Bureau of Mines First
Farmers Union to Expand Capital at Houston Agency
Fort Worth July 19 The Texas Farmers Union convention set for August 10 will focus on raising the selling agency capital from 36000 to 100000. President Lyday announced the move as the agency last year handled 100000000 dollars worth of farm products at its Houston headquarters.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Farmers Union
Houston
Lyday
Ward and Co Open New Real Estate Office
Ward and Co a thoroughly reliable and experienced real estate firm announce they have opened office in the Netzer Building 1817 Lincoln St They will handle Laredo residence listings and business property farm and ranch lands and solicit listings with prompt personal attention to all business entrusted to their care large or small Ward and Co 1317 Lincoln St Phone 565.
Civilians in Cork Attack Soldiers in Irish Port
In Cork, two military lorries carrying soldiers were blown up by civilians throwing 29 bombs, wounding about 65 troops. Street fighting sparked a reign of terror in Cork yesterday as chaos spread through the port city. London reports a Russian Soviet note offering to agree to an armistice to make peace with Poland.
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Y Associated Presa
Cor
Ireland
Cork
London
Russia
Poland
Antu Forces Defeated by Regular Troops in China
Washington reports that on July 19 regular troops defeated the Antu party forces in China and drove them back, according to the American legation in Peking.
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Washington
Antu
China
Peking
Railway order sends 15 grain cars daily to Northwest Texas
Fort Worth Texas July 19 The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered the International and Great Northern Railway to deliver to the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad here 15 supply cars daily to send to Northwest Texas to relieve the grain situation in the Panhandle.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Panhandle
International & Great Northern Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Denver
Lipton to decide fate of Shamrock skipper after race call
In Sandy Hook on July 19 Captain William P. Burton faces another chance at the Shamrock helm as Sir Thomas Lipton weighs replacement after alleged bad sailing. The upcoming triangular race is set for tomorrow while Saturday’s event was canceled.
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Associated Press
Sandy Hook
William P. Burton
Thomas Lipton
Burton
Third set of twins born near Waco in fourteen years
The Peevey family near Waco Texas welcomed a third set of twins on July 19. The first set born fourteen years ago was a boy and a girl, the second set were two boys, and the latest birth is a boy and a girl. All seven children are living.
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Hy Associated
Presa
Waco
Texas
C. C. Peevey
Here
Checking Boll Weevil Prize Warms Texas Farmers Fight
Associated Press reports Tyler Texas July weather focuses on boll weevil control. More than 100000 punctured squares brought in by Smith county farmers for a prize fund of 600 dollars weekly for six weeks. Local business leaders push spraying with arsenate calcium and shallow plowing to keep hot dust beds. Chamber supports destroying eggs in squares as the best method.
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Associated Preag
Tyler
Texas
Smith County
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Returning Carheads to service on Mexican National Railroad
Two thousand freight and 120 passenger cars have been returned for services on the Mexican National Railroad by military chiefs in various parts of the republic. The move follows an order by General P. Elias Calles, secretary of war and marine, to restore normal rail service after prior military use.
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Associated Presa
FE Paso
Tex
Juy 19
Mexican National Railroad
Republic
Juarez
P. Elias Calles
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W. J. Miller
Manuel Mata
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Martin Castillo
Josefina Torres Wise
Alberto Reyes
Julia Campos
Transito Frias
Rita Ontivaros
Santiago Garza
Felipa Rocha
W. A. Thomas
Washington Street
Crescent Garage
Winslow
International Realty Co
Salinas Avenue
J. KE. Cotter
Lincoln Street
J. E. Fowler
Farragut Street
Jarvis Plaza
Federal Building
Juarez Plumbing
Fidel Cantu
Marshall Nielman
S End
ROYAL
First National
Public Roads Chief
Bureau of Public Road
Thomas H. MacDonald
Bureau
Chamberlain
Schoolman
Violet S. Oberfelne
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Alma Pierce
Galveston
E. H. Sauvienet
Canada
Buffalo
Woodie May Smith
Bernardino DaCamara
Bella Vista
J. E. Trout
St. Elmo Trout
Eduardo Lachica
Villaidama
R. S. Dixon
Helen Miller
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
A. R. Vidawii
R. L. French
Roberta
Katherine
Palestine
Hefr
R. F. French
Labor Board
Grand Council of Sixteen Railway Brotherhoods
United
Says Cox
Home Ice Company
Huerta
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