Forests in Texas Need Replanting and Conservation
Texas pine lands have shrunk from about ten million acres to 2.5 million with estimates calling for removal of all remaining timber in fifteen years unless planting and care of young trees increase. The state forestry department cites wasteful past logging, fires, and lack of replanting as causes, urging mandatory replanting and better protection to restore timber within ten to fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State Department of Forestry
State Forestry Department
The Lesser Evil in Cotton Zone Plan Debate
The article argues the restricted cotton zone plan is preferable to a federal quarantine if Texas does not adopt non-cotton zones. It warns of the futility of local control without federal authority and stresses the boll weevil’s rapid spread from distant seed and widespread cotton movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Theater
Cotton Belt
Texas
Horticultural Department
South
National Motor Co telegram lists Oldfield tire drivers
A May 31 1920 telegram from Indianapolis reports motor athletes Gaston Chevrolet Monroe Ballot Milton Deusenberg Oldfield tires. The National Motor Co of Laredo Texas is named sole dealer for Oldfield tires in this district.
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National Motor Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Laredo
Texas
Gaston Chevrolet
Monroe
Thomas
Milton
Deusenberg
Barney Oldfield
The
National Motor Co. of
Oldfield Tires
Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Associated Charities
Notice announces an important meeting of the board this Sunday afternoon at o'clock in the Presbyterian Church. General Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Presbyterian Church
Bids Sought for Zapata Road Webb County Texas 1920
Notice to contractors seeks sealed proposals for grading surfacing and drainage of Zapata Road State Highway No 12 from Laredo to the Zapata County line a distance of 17.5 miles Bids due June 7 1920 at 11 am in Laredo Texas with plans drawings and specifications available from County Engineer J G Rollins and the State Highway Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Winslow
Zapata Road
Webb County
Laredo
Texas
Staite Highway No. 12
Zapata
Ofice
J. G. Rollins
State Highway Department
State Office
Austin
Winslow
Miners Die in Wilkes-Barre Powder Car Explosion
One year ago today June 5 a powder car blast in a Wilkes-Barre tunnel killed ninety-three miners. In Washington Vice President Marshall signed the joint resolution submitting the woman suffrage amendment to the states.
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Nighty
Wilkes-Barre
Marshall
Today’s anniversaries at a glance through history
A compact recap of notable dates from 1654 to 1912. Queen Christina abdicated Sweden's throne in 1654, Bushrod Washington born 1762, Harriet Beecher Stowe introduced Uncle Tom's Cabin as a serial in 1851, Prince of Wales entered the Royal Navy in 1877, Maître Labori hosted in London in 1901, Richard Croker's Orby won the Derby in 1901, Denmark's 1915 constitution granting universal suffrage for women, and American Marines landing in Cuba in 1912.
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Sweden
Bushred Washington
Supreme Court
George Washington
Westmoreland County
Philadelphia
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Prince of Wales
King George V
Royal Navy
Maaitre Labori
Dreyfus
London
Sir Douglas Hazen 60th birthday and career summary
Sir Douglas Hazen, Chief Justice of New Brunswick, turns 60. A long time Dominion political figure and administrator, he served as Canada’s official representative in Washington during the war, studied at the provincial university, and built a career in St John as a lawyer. He held seats in Parliament and the provincial legislature, led the Conservative opposition, and became Premier and Attorney General before joining the Borden cabinet as Minister of Marine and Fisheries and Naval Affairs.
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Douglas Hazen
New Brunswick
Dominion
Canada
Washington
St. John
Borden
Ottawa
Many Oil Men Entering Mexico Amid Stability Hopes
Thousands of Mexicans return to their homeland as Carrancista era troubles ease. Several hundred American oil operators head south to start new fields south of the Tampico area. British and other foreign operators also enter, with forecasts of 100 wells in six months producing 150 000 to 200 000 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Carranza
Mexico
Tampico
Gulf Coast
Panuco
Pauline Frederick in The Loves of Letty at Royal Theater
The Royal Theater announces Pauline Frederick in The Loves of Letty for tomorrow and Monday. The film follows a girl who loves a poor man while three suitors offer wealth status or love. Viewers are urged to see the play to learn which suitor wins Letty’s heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beling
Royal Theatre
Blanche Sweet
Bayard Veiller
Wall Street
Maine Woods
Pauline Frederick
Royal Theater
Letty
Rialto Theater Presents The Best of Luck and Who's Your Servant
The Drury Lane melodrama The Best of Luck starring Jack Holt plays at the Rialto this afternoon and tonight. Sunday’s feature showcases Mrs Sessue Hayakawa in Who's Your Servant, with the Japanese star at her best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury Lane
Jack Holt
Rialto Theater
Rialto
Sessue Hayakawa
Laredo Hit By Rainstorm With Lightning And Wind
A brief storm struck Laredo just after midnight bringing wind thunder and rain. The disturbance passed quickly with less than one-fifth inch of measured rainfall while the northeast county area saw more rain. The storm came from the northeast and largely spared areas east toward the Texas Mexican line toward Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Corpus Christi
Sonora News Co chief travels to annual stockholders meeting
L. I. Poston superintendent of the Sonora News Co. arrived in Laredo from Tampico and heads tonight to Nogales for the annual stockholders meeting in No gales Arizona. From Nogales he will go to New York on a business trip and plans to return to Tampico late July passing through Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. I. Poston
Sonora News Co
Tampico
Mexico
Laredo
Nogales
Arizona
Open Air Presbyterian Services Begin This Summer
The Presbyterian Church at Lincoln and Juarez avenues begins its fourth summer of open air Sunday evening services on the lawn beside the church. The lawn is prepared and the first outdoor service will be held tomorrow at 8 o clock. The pastor and church members invite all to attend worship under the summer sky.
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Presbyterian Church
Lincoln and
Juarez Avenue
Passports Vised at Mexican Consulate Busy Period
Mexican Consul Saracho and assistants at the local consulate are busy daily vising passports for the growing number of Mexican citizens arriving by train and departing for Mexico. On the U S side the American consulate at the Rio Grande also processes numerous American passports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saracho
Mexico
Rio Grande
Deed Filed for Record Transferring Property in Eastern Division
A deed filed with the county clerk transfers No 7 in block 28 Eastern Division from Juan Guerra Pesia and wife to Mrs Maria P Vda de Gonzalez for a consideration of 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Guerra Pesia
Maria P. Vda
de Gongalez
Importations through Laredo port and local notices
The Laredo port received one carload of ixtle and one carload of turpentine from Mexico yesterday with more across the international pontoon bridge daily. A baseball game is set for tomorrow at Aviation Field between the Aviators and American Legion. Various local ads note services from Crumpler Sales Co. and Samson plows, a band concert in Nuevo Laredo, and rainfall near the Francisco Farias farm. Notary Will W Gregg and several business entries are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Mexico
Ixtle
Saft
United Trading Corporation
Alexander
Thaison
Aviation Field
Aviators
American Legion
Snglish
Lincoln Street
J. BE. Fowler
T. C. Grimes
Guatemazin St
Heights
Rio Grande
Nuevo Laredo
Crumpler Sales Co
International Realty Co
Flores Avenue
J. E. Cotter
Juarez Plumbing
North Laredo
Francisco Farias
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times
Farragut Street
Two Unfortunates Remanded for Mental Inquest
Carmen Flores and Arnulfo Aguirre were taken into custody and ordered restrained until a jury investigates their mental condition. Both are held in Webb County jail awaiting the determination of their soundness of mind.
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Carmen Flores
Arnulfo Aguirre
Webb County
Jose Salinas Bound Over After Assault Charge
Jose Salinas was arrested yesterday on an assault with a prohibited weapon charge. He appeared for an examining hearing this morning and was bound over in the sum of $500 to await action by the next grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Salinas
Three Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk
The county clerk issued three marriage licenses since the last report. Isabel Cruz and Miss Juana M. Avila, Carlos Cruz and Miss Salas Salazar, Severo Rios and Miss Catarina Salinas are listed as the couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Cruz
Juana M. Avila
Carlos Cruz
Salas Salazar
Severo Rios
Catarina Salinas
Webb County Commissioners Adjourn After Bid Session
The Webb county commissioners court, in session since last Monday, adjourned this afternoon after completing special work. They will reconvene Monday morning in a special session to open bids for the Zapata road first section of the county road system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Webb County
Zapata Road
Meeting of Stockholders Texas-Mexican Railway Company
The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Texas-Mexican Railway Company will be held at the companys office in Laredo Texas on June 30 1920 at 9 00 a m for the purpose of electing directors and transacting such business as may be brought before the meeting The Board of Directors will also hold meeting immediately after adjournment of stockholders A B Muller 6 31-261
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
A. B. Muller
Society Social Calendar Indicates Saturday Activities
The Married Ladies Social Club gathers at 9 30 AM with Mrs J A MacDonald hosting. A small tea at 4 PM honors daughter Mary Besse Macdonald. Evening actions include Senior B Y P U at 7 PM at the Baptist Church, Epworth League at 6 30 PM, and Christian Endeavor at 6 46 PM in their church.
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J. A. MacDonald
Mary Besse Macdonald
Baptist Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Social items fill The Times pages in 1920
A mix of society notes from Laredo and nearby towns includes guests visiting Hebbronville Corpus Christi and Denver, invitations and box parties for Miss Margaret Heye, travel to St. Louis and Dallas, and updates from local families. Also printed is a probate notice from Webb County urging publication and detailing the will contest for Juan V. Benavides with executor Gonzalo P. Farias and official summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Heye
Miss Biggio
Corpus Christi
Strand
Mille Hassell
Busy Bees
Rosalie Big
State of Texas
Juan VY. Benavides
Gonzalo P. Farias
Webb County
Juan V. Benavides
Laredo
Texas
A. D
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Laredo Daily Times
Woman's Club Dance Delights Attendees At Social Evening
A regular loop at the Woman's Club last night drew a good crowd for a pleasant dance. Pot ted ferns adorned the room while a piano and band provided music. Hostesses were Mesdames George Scratch ley Trice and Esther Hirsch with chaperones Mesdames Allan Stowers Mussett and Histetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
George Scratchley
Trice
Esther Hirsch
Mesdames
Allan Stowers
Mussett and
Histetter
Notice to Patrons by Jose G Garcia
Notice to public from Jose G Garcia informing of absence to attend Eastman School of Professional Photography in Dallas and promising to bring back developments in portrait work scenic views and other photographic art upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman School of Professional Photography
Dallas
Jose G. Garcia
Today’s Celebrations Across Nations and Events
Today marks the King's Birthday in England and the Danish Constitution anniversary in Denmark. Indianapolis begins a centennial celebration week, Gen Marcus J Wright turns 90, and a Montreal Rotterdam steamship service launches. Canadian Industrial Congress meets in Edmonton and U S groups prep for the Republican convention in Chicago. International events include the German Parliament elections and the Geneva Woman Suffrage Congress.
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England
Denmark
Indianapols
Marcus J. Wright
Montreal
Rotterdam
Canadian Industrial Congress
Edmonton
Alberta
Anti-Saloon League
National League of Women Voters
Chicago
Frederick William
Cecilie
German Republic
United States
Canada
International Woman Suffrage Alliance Congress
Geneva
Switzerland
New Orleans Weather Forecast Tonight and Sunday Fair
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans, carried by The Times via the Telephone Co, calls for a clear night and Sunday with warm temperatures. No rain expected. Highs will be mild to warm as a high pressure system governs the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am. Fort McIntosh reports a maximum temperature of 95 degrees and a minimum of 60 degrees. Winds were from the south with clear conditions throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McIntosh
A Fair Exchange Time Is Money Watch Exchange
A brief exchange highlights a cash value in time as a punchy witticism. A buyer asks for use of a watch and the other party suggests time equals money, illustrating a quip about value and exchange.
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Silver Screen
Cuba
New No
Oliver
Wm. A. Parker Co. Distributors
Flores Ave
Gex
Fidel Cantu
Meeting of Stockholders
Violet
Oberfeldt Society
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
B. Y. P. U. of the Baptist Church
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
the Times
Victor Sauvigenet
Florence Armstrong
Lois
Dorothy Derby
Hebbronville
San Antonio
John N. Garner
John P. Maher, Jr
West Point
George Derby, Jr
Hebbrowville
E. L. Armstrong
Raul de la Garza
Galveston
F. L. Lewis
Masters Francis and Lee
Katherine Claire
Ozema Gutierrez
Denver
Colorado
Raymond
Howell Burnett
St. Louis, Mo
Johns-Manville
W. A. Cone
Woman’s Missionary Society
Constan's
Webb
Antonio Salinas
FPF
H. Ligarde
Gle
Minerva G’sell
Anna May Mussnett
Lois and
Evelyn Ryan
Hattie May Bryant
Mildred Leyendecker
Weather Forecast
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