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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1920
Page
6
The Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company announces daily and weekly editions published evenings except Sunday with mail or carrier delivery options to the United States Mexico and Canada. Subscriptions are prepaid and include rates for one month six months and one year with annual summaries.
The notice states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to news dispatches and local news published in the paper, with republication rights reserved. It references Monday’s Daily and credits the AP as the exclusive source for AP content.
The article reports federal plans to prosecute alleged profiteers in New York City’s clothing trade. It cites claims of 90 to 275 percent profits by three prominent merchants, including a partner in a large mail order house. It discusses supply chain markups from raw materials to retail and the hope the prosecutions deter price-gouging across the industry.
A long analysis argues against police and fire unions, warning unions could lead to strikes undermining public safety. It cites San Antonio firmen dismissed for joining a union, urges loyalty to city duty, and warns of broader mobilizations affecting defense and order.
The text discusses responsibility of cloth manufacturers and current retail dealers, asserting a plain remedy if the latter are charged. It emphasizes the need for clear accountability and a straightforward path to resolve the issue.
A health note from the Ames Intelligencer warns against using whiskey to cure colic and stomach pain. It urges sending the sufferer to a doctor or giving Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy instead. The piece argues that alcohol is a mistaken remedy for digestive distress.
The annual meeting of the stockholders will be held at the company's office in Laredo Texas on July 10 1920 at 6 p m to elect directors and conduct business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment. J J Christen Secretary.
The Democratic national convention in San Francisco will consider Senator Carter Glass of Virginia for the presidential nomination. Glass, a Lynchburg publisher, would be the first newspaper man to reach the presidency. His career spans Virginia senate, eight terms in Congress, Treasury Secretary, and recent Senate election.
Sunday afternoon a fierce wind from the north whipped through Laredo creating a dense dust storm that darkened streets and crept into homes and shops. A brief heavy rain followed, cooling the air as a later shower lingered, turning conditions from sultry heat to a late falllike calm. Rain’s reach extended northward and northeastward, aiding the young cotton crop now emerging in fields touched by the shower.
June 21 notes Jacques Cartier landing at Kaquimax Bay in 1h%¢, Halifax founded in 1749, Victoria crowned in 1837, Pope Pius IX coronation in 1846, Charles Billet death in Cairo, 1810 birth in Penns Manor, 1811 mine event, Sarah Bernhardt sailing in 1811, 1916 Carrizal battle between U S Carranza troops.
A historical piece outlines plague transmission from rats to humans via fleas and stresses rat control as key. It details rat proofing buildings with concrete and metal, sealed basements, covered garbage, and burning waste. It lists traps and poisons, advises trained dogs or cats, and warns on dangers of sulphur dioxide and other chemicals.
Mrs Mamie Bertel of Moberly Missouri praises Chamberlains Tablets as the best remedy for stomach trouble biliousness and constipation. She has relied on them for two to three years and says they relieve indigestion tone the liver and make her feel fine.
Today marks anniversaries for illustrator and author W eek Paniel born in Cincinnati seventy years ago, Dr Charles O C Weaver of Miaory and Henry College born in Ashe County forty five years ago, Kentucky writer Thompson D Buehman born in New York City forty three years ago, and baseball umpire Robert D Nmslie born in Ghelph Ontario fifty nine years ago.
A public notice from Mayor L Villegas urges Laredo residents to prevent Bubonliague after reports in Vera Crag Monterrey and Galveston. Citizens should keep premises clean report issues, as rats and rice are cited as propagators and city inspectors will visit properties.
A Houston firm representative met Webb County commissioners about the 200,000 bond issue for road construction but failed to reach agreement and no sale occurred. Despite this, the county will proceed with the Zapata road work and the road to San Antonio as planned.
Bids will be received until July 6 1920 at 5 p m for the construction of a sewerage system for the City of Laredo. Plans and specifications are on file in the City Secretary's office. A certified check for 5000 is required. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and all bids will be opened at the regular City Council meeting on July 6 1920.
Maria Salinas was examined by U S Commissioner Co M fleary after arrest on Saturday for possessing nineteen bottles of tequila and one gallon of mescal smuggled from Mexico. She was bound over to the federal grand jury in $100 bond and released until court meets.
William Ward a local labor agent was arrested by Captain Irvin of the state rangers charged with robbing Mexican laborers by collecting money after they crossed the Rio Grande. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Atlee and was bound over to the grand jury in a bond of 754 dollars.
An old advertisement claims catarrhal deafness can be cured by Halts Catarrh Medicine. It asserts the only remedy restores hearing and offers a free sample by mail from CHENEY & CO. The copy references generic medical claims and urges purchase from druggists.
The article reports that starting July 1 1920 all US passports for foreign travel will cost 10. Rep Carlos Bee says Congress passed a bill abolishing the passport requirement for entry into Mexico while keeping a $10 passport for those who want one. President Wilson signed the bill. The old rule required passports for entering Mexico costing $2. Deputies were issuing under the old regulation pending official notice.
Advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to regulate bowels purify the stomach and expel decay matter. Claims include positive results and natural herbs. Sold at Herrera's Pharmacy with options Tea or Tablets.
The county clerk reports marriage licenses issued since last report for Higinio Vergara and Virginia Miranda Teodoro Rangel and Maria Blanca Villa real Refugio de Leon and Agus tina Gomes. Ads promote best shock absorbers for Ford cars at Crescent Garage and various real estate services by International Realty Co of Laredo plus Crumpler Sales Co offerings and plumbing needs. News items note county board of equalization sessions, a liquor-law case bound over to grand jury, and theater showings starring William Russell and Tom Mix with local listings for services in Laredo.
City council actions in May 18 1220 authorize land disposal for two lots and relocate corral to Old Cemetery Block 220 W D. Affected parties urged to remove buried remains within sixty days from June 11 1920 notice date.
Tom Mix and his company toured from Mixville to Prescott producing The Cyclone at the Royal Theater. Colleen Moore led the supporting cast with Mix in The Is Trail while Virtitta Adair also appeared. City Smith, the new director, accompanied the troupe as fox pictures continued with notable stars in a Western spectacle.
Bender Barber Shop announces a new opening with a full team of barbers ready to serve patrons. The notice asks for patronage and invites customers to visit for grooming services.
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