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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1920

Page

8

Turco European purge urged as allied reply grows harsher

The piece argues that if Turkish delegates reject the peace terms, they should be banished from Europe. It paints the Ottoman era as barbaric, cites centuries of oppression in Greece and elsewhere, and asserts a dire need to remove Turkish rule from Balkans and Europe as a whole. It also touches on the fate of the Hohenzollern family and the decline of a royal line.

Europe Byzantine Empire Mohammed VI Mohammed Greece Osmanli Balkans Hee

Degenerate Prince Joachim Death and Probate Debates

The article reports on Prince Joachim, son of the former kaiser, dying by his own hand after heavy drinking. It notes his family’s drinking habits, prior excesses, and a pending divorce from his wife who cites excessive intoxication and infidelity. The piece frames probate court matters arising from the era and mentions the family’s strained obedience to the emperor as parent.

Joachim Berlin Kaiser Koenig

Laborers Entering and Returning Across the Border

The article notes thousands of Mexican laborers enter the United States for cotton field work while many return to Mexico in prosperous conditions. It mentions Mexican policies failing to curb this exodus, wages in Texas cotton fields, and families seeking work with high daily earnings, highlighting stark contrasts between life in the two countries.

Mexico Carranza United States Texas

Prohibition Party Convention Opens in Lincoln

In Lincoln Nebraska hundreds of delegates gather ahead of the Prohibition party national convention to be held tomorrow. The meeting will decide party policy and whether to field a national ticket with candidates mentioned including William Shaw Robert H Patton D Leigh Colvin Clinton N Howard and H Clay Needham.

Lincoln, Neb Lincoln Prohibition Party William Shaw Boston D. Leigh Colvin New York Robert H. Patton Springfield, IL Clinton N. Howard Rochester N. Y H. Clay Needham Los Angeles

Loss of Appetite Sage Advice From Health Column

Loss of appetite is usually not serious. Skipping meals briefly can restore interest in eating. Maintain five hours between meals, rest the stomach, and exercise daily. If constipation causes loss of appetite, Chamberlain's Tablets may help.

Probate Court Freezes Webb County Estates in Morning Session

Webb county probate court reports busy action with matters on the docket. Ignacio Benavides will admitted to probate with Rose Vela de Benavides and Juan Benavides named as administrators and J M Garcia B A Puig Sr Jesusa Henevides as appraisers. Maria Jesusa Chacon will appointed executor Baldomero Chacon without bond with appraisers C R Molina M P Juarez and B J Leyendecker. Andres G Fierros estate appoints Macario Gutierrez as administrator with bond set at 100000 and appraisers John L George Dario Sanchez T A Bunn named.

Webb County Ignacio Benavides Rose Vela de Benavides Juan Benavides J. M. Garcia B. A. Puig Jesusa Henevides Maria Jesusa Chacon Baldomero Chacon C. R. Molina M. P. Juarez B. J. Leyendecker Andres G. Fierros Macario Gutierrez John L. George Dario Sanchez T. A. Bunn

Laredo man's testimony endorses Doan's Kidney Pills

Chas Wharton of 1206 Davis Ave Laredo reports chronic back pain and kidney issues that improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. After two boxes his kidneys functioned normally and his back felt strengthened. Price 60 cents at dealers. Doan's Kidney Pills from FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Chas. Wharton Davis Ave Laredo Doan Mr. Wharton Foster-Milburn Co Mirs Buffalo N. Y

Soldier Boy Arrested While Smuggling Tequila

Ralph Peacock, a Sith Infantry member stationed at Fort McIntosh, was arrested with three tequila bottles in his clothing while crossing the Rio Grande in the city’s east. He faced a preliminary hearing, was held on $3800 bail, and remanded to Webb County Jail after the companion was released.

Ralph Peacock Sith Infantry Fort McIntosh Peacock Rio Grande Justice of the Peace E. A. Atlee Webb County A. W Antonia Quintanilla Olympia Candy Ca W. J. Miller Hacen Royal Theater The@er Rialto

Public Auction Notice at Port of Laredo

Office of Collector of Customs announces sale of a brown horse seized for violation of Section 3082 R.S. at 10 a.m. on July 28, 1920, at the Customhouse. A. R. Kahn, Deputy Collector of Customs, will conduct the public cash sale.

Port of Laredo Texas R.S. A. R. Kahn R. S. A. R. Kahn

Auto Supply Buys Knight and Blackstone Tire Stock

Auto Supply Co advertises the purchase of the entire Knight and Blackstone tire and tube inventory from A. Deutz & Brother. It pledges continued sale at low prices and provides contact details at 301 Salinas Ave and phone 1414, dated July 19, 1971.

Knight & Blackstone A. Deutz & Brother Auto Supply Co Salinas Ave

Webb County Cotton Crop Greatest in Its History

Webb county reports the largest cotton crop in its history with 10 000 to 12 000 acres planted and yields expected from half to nearly a bale per acre. Between 6 000 and 7 000 bales are forecast to be ginned this season as irrigation and sunshine boost production. The first bale arrived at Laredo Cotton Gin from Aguilares and gins plan continuous operation as other growers bring in cotton for processing.

Prospect Webb County Coctoneis Laredo

The River's End at Royal Proclaimed a Great Play

Royal Theater presents The River's End a First National drama from James Oliver Curwood with Lewis Stone Marjorie Daw Jane Novak J Barnet Sherry Charles West Yama Mata in a snow bound Yukon tale The River's End opens today and runs through tomorrow at the Royal Theater in Laredo.

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. Barnet Sherry Charles West Yama Mata the Royal

Chicago couple weds in Chicago and to reside there

Telegrams announce the marriage of Miss Teodora Sanders of this city to Mr. Harry H. Garver of Chicago last Saturday July 17 1920. The ceremony occurred in Chicago and the couple will make their home there. Garver serves as secretary of the Chicago Association of Commerce and is a prominent Chicago businessman.

Teodora Sanders Harry H. Garver Chicago

Train Service To Resume On Friday From Nuevo Laredo

The National Lines of Mexico announced that train service from Nuevo Laredo to Monterey and Mexico City, halted for eight days, should resume by Friday or possibly Thursday. Repairs cover 30 miles to La Jarita, with remaining work between La Jarita and Mojina, about 40 kilometers, and the Monterey to Mojina segment in operation.

National Lines of Mexico Nuevo Laredo Monterey Mexico City la Jarita Mojina Laredo Mexico Juarez Rio Grande Fidel Cantu Will W. Gregg Notary Public Times Office Farragut Street

How I Cleared the Mill of Rats

A night watchman claims to have cleared a mill of rats by using RAT-SNAP. He reports killing rats nightly and asserts the product costs 25 500 and 1.00, sold by A Deutz & Brother and City Drug Co. and Sanitary Grocery at the Customhouse. Deputy Collector R S A R Kahn notes a seized bay horse for customs violation.

J. Tucker R. I A. Deutz & Brother City, Drug Co Sanitary Grocery Ray White City Drug Co

Train service resumes to Mexico amid smuggling crackdown

Laredo reports indicate renewed train connections from Nuevo Laredo expected by Friday as authorities note a surge in liquor violations and smuggling cases. The item lists local notices, ads, and public notices from The Times including real estate, services, and theater listings.

Webb County Republican Club organized in Laredo Texas

The Webb County Republican Club formed by leading merchants stockmen and farmers aims to boost Republican turnout in Webb County for the upcoming presidential election. Officers include President A C Hamilton and Secretary J R Fasnacht with over fifty charter members. The notice recalls Webb County’s historic Republican strength and vows to unite Republicans to push votes past 1000 in November Harding Coolidge era.

Rec Web County Republican Club Webb County Texas National Republican Party A. C. Hamilton Ang. C. Richter W. J. Sames I. Denike S. V. Edwards I. Alexander J. H. Winch M. P. Cullinan J. B. Morton W. L. Arkies Chas. F. Smith Led Moglia W. H. Yeager H. Clifton Matias de Llano J. R. Fasnacht P. Buttron Republican Party Roosevelt Taft R. B. Creager Chas. A. Boynton Harding Coolidge

Ice wholesale price shift to five dollars per ton

The firm announces wholesale ice will cost five dollars per ton at the platform, with existing four dollar contracts protected. They cite nearing delivery capacity and plan re routing. customers urged to assist in speeding deliveries. An ad for RAT-SNAP rat poison follows, touting three sizes and local sellers A. Deutz & Brother and City Drug Co.

Samose t Boston Chocolates shipped to Olympia Can Dy Co

Just received shipment of Samoset Boston boxed chocolates at Olympia Can Dy Co. The maker advertises all home made Fecan candies and provides a contact phone number 456. The note carries a 7 18 tf date stamp.

Boston Olympia Candy CO

Two Weeks at the Strand With Constance Talmadge

The Strand presents the First National film Two Weeks starring Constance Talmadge in the lead role of a chorus girl who wins over three old bachelors. The paper notes her popularity and predicts a crowded show today and tomorrow.

Strand Theatre Constance Talmadge Constance

Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

A short advertisement extols Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted medicine that consistently earns favorable opinions from users and is suggested for those in need of relief from colic or diarrhea.

Lehmann Retired From Christian Endeavor Post

Karl Lehmann, famed for his work with the Christian Endeavor movement, retires to take up farming in Lake County Florida and aid an agricultural school at Montverde. His five year southern campaign report notes 2,566 new societies and 250000 youths added, plus denominational missions support of 27422. Charlies F. Evans to succeed. new field secretaries named for Kentucky Tennessee Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama and China.

Associated Press New Orleans Karl Lehmann Christian Endeavor Movement Lake County Florida Montverde Lehmann All-Soul Christian Endeavor Convention Christian Endeavor Organization South China Charlies F. Evans Lexington

Ward and Co opens real estate office at 1317 Lincoln St

Ward and Co a thoroughly reliable real estate firm announces new 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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