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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1920

Page

8

Intervention or What The United States Should Do In Mexico

A Tuesday Daily editorial debates policy toward Mexico after Carranza. It opposes immediate intervention, argues for withholding full recognition until the new government proves its intent, and calls for a new treaty while noting reforms and foreigner protections. The piece warns that rushed recognition harmed U.S. interests and cautions against overreaching threats.

Forn Rvelaiona Committee Jean Mexico Mexico City Carranza Adolfo de la Huerta Obregon Sub Committee

The Armenian Question and U S Mandate Debate

Congress faces a split over accepting a mandate for Armenia. European powers abstain, leaving the fate of Armenians uncertain. The piece urges the United States to assume responsibility to shield Armenians from decades of persecution while noting the diverse religious makeup of the nation.

Congress Armenia Turkey United States

Palestine to issue stamps as national home policy shifts

London June 1 AP reports Palestine, now the only region without its own postage stamp, is set to issue distinctive stamps soon. Zionist representatives say the Palestine national home status will accelerate the move, mirroring other mandate nations. Overprinted stamps bearing Palestine are already used in adjacent former enemy territories by British Army post offices.

Associated Press London Palestine

Booze Is Not a Good Cure for Painful Ailments

Aims Iowa Intelligencer advises against using whiskey for Coke and stomach ache. It warns that alcohol is not a remedy and urges sending the sufferer to a doctor or giving Chamberlain's Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy instead.

Ames Iowa Intelligencer Chamberlain

Teachers To Depart For Normal Schools This Summer

Laredo public school teachers plan summer travel for July and August. Many will attend six week summer normals in Corpus Christi and Galveston, or summer schools at Austin and San Marcos, pursuing study and recreation.

Laredo Corpus Christi Galveston Mull Coast The Texas University At Austin San Marcos Mer

Appointment by Lincoln Retired Civil War Veteran Custodian

Captain Cole, aged 94, appointed by Lincoln as custodian of the National cemetery at Camp Nelson Kentucky, is the oldest government employee and the only Mexican War veteran in the South. He enlisted in 1845, fought in the Mexican and Civil wars, and later campaigned against Indians in the Northwest, carries an Indian arrow head and a Confederate bullet, and was honored at the White House on several occasions.

Cole National Cemetery Camp Nelson South Northwest Lincoln

Trainloads of Cattle Head North as Drought Pushes Trade

Solid trains of well conditioned cattle leave West Texas stations via the Santa Fe Orient and Texas and Pacific for Northwest pastures. About 175,000 cattle from last autumn’s drought sufferings move back toward home ranges, with Thad B. Hale shipping 2100 steers to Arvada Wyoming. Many are fat enough to market now.

Associated Press San Angelo Texas West Santa Fe Orient Texas & Pacific Northwest Montana Idaho Nebraska Thad B. Hale Arvada Wyoming

Black Draught Praised by Mrs Patrick for Gentle Relief

Meadowsville resident Mrs Pearl Patrick credits Thedford s Black Draught with easing her constipation sour stomach and digestion after ineffective doctor prescribed pills. She says it is an easy laxative gentle on the stomach and helps restore normal bowels with no after effects.

Meadowsville Pearl Patrick

Legion Trims Flyers In First Exhibition Game

The American Legion baseball team defeated the 8th Aero Squadron 12 to 6 in Toole Field. Essing allowed 18 hits for the Aviators while Kesing and Toole pitched for the Legion, who led from the start. The teams plan a rematch next Sunday as local fans are urged to attend.

Legion American Legion 8Th Aero Squadron Toole Aviators Kesing Legion Boys Legion Gang R. H. B. American Legion Aero Squadron Essing M. R. Wormser Shore Laredo

Laredo Testimony Endorses Deans Kidney Pills

A Laredo resident Henry Morton machinist Victoria Street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble and back pain. He reports sharp pains, dizziness, and irregular kidney action before using the remedy priced at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses the product.

Laredo Henry Morton Victoria St Dean Doan Moan

Onion ship shipments near end as volumes dwindle in Laredo

Shipping of Bermuda onions from Laredo in carload quantities is waning with only one to four carloads moving nightly. The count nears 1,300 carloads for the year and forecasts place the total near that mark as the final shipments approach markets nationwide.

Bermuda Laredo

Notice on Ice Quality and Defamation by Competitors

Home Ice Company declares its product is made from water treated by Laredo Water Company and filtered to remove minerals before freezing. It asserts ice is purer than that from water mills, denies circulating poisons, and warns offenders will face proper attention. June 1.

Lce Laredo Water Company State Health Department Home Ice Company

Public accountants exam in Galveston session

Twenty six candidates completed their certificates examinations before the State Board of Accountancy during the semi annual session in Galveston Texas on June 1 Seven had previously partially passed at the prior session The board reviews all papers and final certification rests with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants The board includes L B Smith Dallas chairman T B All day Wichita Falls Frank Huey Houston D Kernaghan Fort Worth and Murion Douglas Galveston

Associated Press Galveston Texas State Board of Accountancy American Institute of Accountants L. B. Smith Dallas T. B. Allday Wichita

Bridge hours changed for Laredo international crossing

Starting this evening the international pontoon bridge between the two Laredos will stay open until 11 pm instead of 7 pm. The extended hours allow post concert crossings into Nuevo Laredo and return by 11 pm, but after 7 pm the bridge remains open only to residents of both Laredos.

Laredo Nuevo Laredo Laredos

Aerial Battle Over Rialto To Open New Theater

Five airplanes from the aviation camp fly in a pyrotechnic battle above the Rialto Theater in honor of Lieut. Harry Weddington who set a world altitude record. The planes drop complimentary tickets for free admission to the grand opening featuring Zasu Pitts in Bright Skies and Hank Mann in A Gum Riot. Thousands are expected to view the spectacle as the S R O signs may go up.

R. K. Stoner McCune Walthall Glasscock Hartman New Rialto Theater Weddington & Daniels Harry Weddington Aviation Corps Rialto Theater Laredo Zasu Pitts Hank Mann

Economy Salvage House Sale at Hidalgo Street

A local salvage sale offers 20,000 Army shoes 1,000 Army wool shirts 300 Army cotton mattresses 20,000 Army leggings and many other articles plus 1,000 pairs of ladies shoes new all at less than cost of manufacture. Hidalgo Street 1701.

Hidalgo St

Rat Snap Ad Ends Cellar Rats Fearlessly

Mrs Tepper of Plainfield New Jersey says rats were so bad in her cellar the servant girl refused to go there. She bought RAT-SNAP and it cleaned all the rats out. RAT-SNAP destroys rats and mice and prevents odors. Comes in cake form with no mixing. Cats or dogs won t touch it. Available in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold and guaranteed by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.

Fulfilling of Last Wish Ends Near Mexican Boundary

An elderly Mexican man, brought from San Antonio in critical condition, died near the Mexican consulate shortly after arriving, unable to fulfill his wish to die in his homeland. He had hoped to witness his last sunset in Mexico before death claimed him.

Mexico San Antonio

How We Cleared Our Summer Home of Rats

Mrs. Perry describes a seaside home infested with rats last May. She used RAT-SNAP in cake form to clean out the rats within a week, praising its mess-free use and convenience. Sold in three sizes 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.

Rain Drenches Northwest of Laredo Last Night

Weather report notes a heavy rain lasting about an hour between 7 and 8 pm in a five mile wide strip from Santa Isabel northwest of Laredo to the coal mines. Autoists surprised by sudden downpour as tops went up too late. No rain fell in Laredo itself.

Santa Isabel Laredo

Notice of Removal by International Realty Co of Laredo

The International Realty Co of Laredo moves from 611 Flores Avenue to 707 Salinas Avenue, occupying the former office of Judge Hal W Greer.

The International Realty Co. of Laredo Flores Avenue Salinas Avenue Hal W. Greer

Local News Notes and Advertisements in Laredo Times

Shipping ads announce cheap round trip rates from Laredo to Corpus Christi and Galveston valid to Septem ber 30. Various notices include offices moved to Thaigow building, English classes, a mayoral official recovering from appendicitis, local sewing help, real estate services, farm equipment ads, plumbing, theater listings, electric lighting promotion, a pontoon bridge schedule, and printing services. Notable entities include United Trading Corporation, International Realty Co. of Laredo, Crumpler Sales Co., J. E. Cotter, Mercy Hospital, The Times, Fidel Cantu, Will W. Gregg, and Nuevo Laredo connections.

Laredo Corpus Christi Gelveston The Times Crumpler Sales Co International Realty Co Flores Avenue J. E. Cotter Mexico Nuevo Laredo Fidel Cantu Phone

William Farnum Stars in The Orphan at Royal Theatre

William Farnum stars in The Orphan a William Fox western opening today at the Royal Theatre. Clarence Mulford wrote the story and J Gordon wards directed with Louise Lovely as the heroine. The plot follows an outlaw in Ford's Station aiding a sheriff and rescuing a kidnapped stage passenger amid attacks by Indians.

William Farnum William Fox Royal Theatre Mr. Farnum Clarence BF. Mulford J. Gordon Wards Ford's Station Jim Shields Sheriff Louise Lovely

Nightly Inconvenient Geraldine Headache Advice

A brief, dated exchange notes a joke about headaches and removing the cause. Geraldine asks for guidance. Geraldine suggests head removal as a joke, with J. E. Cotter listed as manager. The line ends with a playful quip about avoiding the loss of your head.

Geraldine Gerald J. E. Cotter

Chicago Prepares for Republican National Convention

Chicago awaits 984 delegates as hotels near capacity plan extra cots and beds. National Committee meetings draw leaders from East to West while the Coliseum undergoes decoration and setup for the convention opening. Delegates and dignitaries will fill venues as preparations reach final stages.

Chicago National Committee Loop District Republican Party

Dallas Faces Winter Gas Shortage Amid Rate Dispute

Dallas braced for a possible gas shortage this winter as the board of city commissioners weighs a rate increase sought by the gas company to fund extending lines. Mayor Frank Woozencraft warned residents to stock wood and coal while noting the city relies on gas for homes and industry. A campaign to form a Cord Wood Transport Corp to bring wood by barge on the Trinity River is underway.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Board of City Commissioners Frank Woodencraft Woozencraft Board of Commissioners Trinity River

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Europe Oriiain India Egypt Talib Ierit Provident Wilson Laredo Pedagogy Flyers Slabsman Public Accountants Rialto Lieut Weddington Cenortings Saft's United Trading Corporation Alexander Building Thaigow Lincoln Street J. 8 Fowler Joe C. Martin Mercy Hospital T. C. Grimes Guatemazin St Heights Juarez Plumbing Bellmont Main Ave Will W. Gregg Notery Public Times Office Farragut Street the Royal Convention
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