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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1920
Page
7
A condensed list traces flag milestones from the first raised banners in 1776 through later national symbols. It notes origins of the Flag of 13 stripes, adoption of stars, and key ceremonial displays in places such as Cambridge, Brandywine, Sitka, Guam, Hawaii, the Philippines, and Vimy Ridge, up to World War I actions.
A compact list highlights historic events and birthdays. Key items include 1777 Stars and Stripes adopted as US flag, 1800 General Kleber dies in Cairo, 1820 Dr John Bartlett born, 1848 Britain Spain diplomacy broken, 1895 Seoul occupied by Japan, 1897 Siddons statue unveiled, 1918 US Food Administration sugar limit set.
Webb County Texas sheriff to sell at public auction on the first Tuesday of July 1920 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Courthouse door. property Lot 6 in Block 92 Western Division City of Laredo with improvements, to satisfy an Allas Execution in No 4096 Manuela C de Rodriguez et al v Valentin Flores et al. Antonio Salinas Sheriff.
Social calendar items list church meetings at 4 PM on Monday and Tuesday, engagements and visits in Galveston Fort McIntosh and Corpus Christi circles, and announcements of weddings and receptions. Notable names include Mrs. Violet Oberfeldt, G. Martin, F. E. Shanks, and Elsie Erle. Out-of-town guests and local hospitality feature across the week.
Miss Maude Mussetts evening shower praised for a daisy and fern decor. Guests enjoyed games with prizes for Miss Mussett and Dr. Adellina Thaison, followed by a dining room display featuring a basket centerpiece and M and S iced cakes. Attending were Vera and Anita Sharkey Ethel Mackin Mary Hickey Ruth French Ruth Simpson Hazel Merriman Gladys Merriman Lizzie Mussett Lena McCoy and Mrs Tonkin and Mrs Mussett.
Bermuda prepares to celebrate its tercentenary with a 2000 pound appropriation. The Prince of Wales plans to visit aboard the Renown on October 7, joining the celebrations. Bermuda’s colonial history since 1620 is noted amid remarks on taxes, crime, transport, and a conservative populace.
The article notes several historic and contemporary milestones for women including Miss Alice Nielson Boyle as a secretary in Alabama, 100000 Spanish women in mining, Rochester Seminary opening to women, Miss Blanche Womack as Buena Vista county clerk, two Michigan women seeking congressional nominations, and Miss Estelle Rees as the first national female officeholder in the United States. It also mentions a bicycle tour by university instructors, strikebreakers among Wichita Falls clubwomen, Turkestan wedding customs with camels, and Miss E F Cunningham becoming a major Columbus real estate figure.
A 40 minister delegation representing the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America will tour 19 European countries this summer to foster international friendship and support for a future U.S. entry into the League of Nations. Leaders emphasize moral and spiritual ties between nations as essential. The trip includes prominent clergy from diverse denominations and several invited as representatives of the National Lutheran Council.
Britain's 152000 miles of roads are in disrepair due to war transport and limited maintenance. Main arteries in London show deterioration, with Strand and West End streets among the worst. A rehabilitation scheme is under way as costs rise from 90000000 to about 200000000 annually due to higher labor and materials.
Mrs Mamie Bertel of Moberly Missouri says Chamberlains Tablets are the best remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation she has used them off and on for two or three years and they always relieve indigestion tone up the liver and make her feel fine.
An old style ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for constipation, claiming it cleanses the stomach and bowels and expels decay matter. It promises positive results and lists price 35c for tea or tablets at Herrera's Pharmacy.
Mrs C L Fowser of El Paso is expected this afternoon to reach the city summoned to the bedside of her mother Mrs C M Hall who is critically ill at her home here.
Bender Barber Shop announces its grand opening with a full team of barbers ready to serve patrons. The notice invites customers to visit and patronize the new shop. The date line appears as 6-12.12t in the notice.
A man unsure of the exact article to buy chooses a substitute, but finds it unsatisfactory. The advised solution is to cut this out and carry it to ensure obtaining Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and indigestion.
Montreal June 14 central labor Ladies aiding unauthorized sales of unions during the railroad walkout were condemned in a resolution presented to the American Federation of Labor by the Switchmen's International Union. The resolution urged condemnation and warning of labor ladies and demanded release of political prisoners and freedom of press and assembly. 15,000 men were reported imprisoned as political prisoners conscientious objectors and military offenders. J W Ogden of the British Trades Unions Congress urged international unity to prevent another world war and warned the federation against ignoring signals from Russia and other nations.
An Associated Press report from Chicago on June 14 states the Pere Marquette Resort Special carrying weekend partygoers from Michigan resorts collided with a freight train in South Chicago yards after an open switch error. One person died and about twenty were injured as both engine crews escaped.
In Austin on June 14 a House resolution urged the governor to withdraw troops from Galveston. Representatives Malone Benson Grady and others introduced it and sent it to committee. A telegram from Open Shop Association directors said the protest by city commissioners does not reflect all sentiment and sought impartial legislative investigation, claiming troops aim to prevent rather than restore order.
Galveston on June 14 reports Mallory docks fully staffed with current workers but the Morgan line requested 100 additional workers. No more ships expected, and Mallory locks will clear accumulated freight. No untoward incidents since National Guard arrival. beach activities unaffected.
New York reports Rev. W. W. Page 80, the last surviving member of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s staff, died here last night. He lived in Lee’s era and served alongside the Confederate commander.
San Antonio June 14 Entries received for the Texas open tennis championship starting June 28 indicate more than 150 will compete. Many army officers are entered.
Snow blankets the cog road to Pikes Peak summit as early summer visitors reach Colorado Springs. A flat car with an inclined iron plane was backed into the snow by an engine to clear the drift, while laborers on the motor highway shovel the rest. Work began in May and lasted several weeks. Some drifts stood fifteen feet high.
A telegram to Sam Mack from Stanley Copeland said his wife Mrs Copeland had a broken shoulder blade but was improving and would continue her trip to California. She was run over by an automobile while crossing a Phoenix street several days earlier.
June 14 Wareuse dispatch reports the Toalsheviki claim Poles withdraw from Kiev front as forces faced the largest number of divisions yet. source notes suggest main Polish forces pulling back.
Taxpayers in Austin receive guidance from Collector A.S. Walker. Bills mailed for the second installment due by June 15. Payments by check or money order are preferred and non detachable. Checks payable to Collector of Internal Revenue. Payments may be made at the Austin office or branch offices. Failure to receive a bill does not excuse timely payment.
Tyler Texas June 14 A movement to establish family farms across East Texas to curb rural exodus has been launched by the East Texas Chamber of Commerce. A family farm is tilled by a family without hired help and features a modern farm home. More than a thousand people have expressed interest in acquiring such homes and the chamber seeks to organize county companies to supply homes improve living conditions and markets.
Capt. Alcock and Lieut. Brown began from St John’s Newfoundland in an attempted transatlantic flight to Ireland, while Holland refused to join the threatened blockade of Germany.
Senator Harding the Republican presidential nominee returns to Washington to begin campaign preparations. He travels past the White House in a motorcade guarded by police and a convoy of Secret Service agents, signaling immediate campaign activity planning.
Austin, Texas June 14. The legislature begins the final week with the house set to take up a 4 million dollar school appropriation and a pink ball worm bill on the calendar. A mass of bills remains to be disposed of and night sessions are expected. The pink ball worm bill passed the house and goes to conference committee. The 9004 higher education appropriation bill also passed the house.
Celebration of Flag Day marks the 142nd anniversary of the Stars and Stripes. Hawaii observes 20 years as a U.S. Territory since June 14, 1900. Utah Democrats meet in Salt Lake City to pick delegates for the San Francisco convention. The 38th masters plumbers convention opens in Pittsburg and runs this week. Wellesley College commencement honors Charles Evans Hughes, a New York native, whose daughter graduates. Army Motor Corps begins cross‑country truck convoy from Washington to Los Angeles.
The Times presents today’s forecast from the United States Weather Bureau at New Orleans. Tonight and Tuesday are expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy with no significant changes in temperature or precipitation anticipated.
Observations for Fort McIntosh show a maximum temperature of 90 degrees and a minimum of 64 degrees within the 24 hours ending at 7 a m. Winds are from the southeast and the sky is clear.
W. C. Wright of Corpus Christi is here on a visit combining business and pleasure. Walter Stein has returned from Buffalo, New York, where he attended the national convention of the Natural Gas Association of America.
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