This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1921
Page
11
Mrs Mattie Pipkin of Little Rock Arkansas says Tanlac has kept her strong and well for two years. She notes improved appetite sleep and strength despite caregiving for her husband and age. City Drug Store in Laredo sells Tanlac along with leading druggists.
Philadelphian Rev. Russell H. Conwell, noted clergyman educator and author, proposed amendment ideas for Federal prohibition laws with favorable government consideration. A Massachusetts native, he studied law at Yale, served in the Civil War, practiced in Minneapolis, and lived abroad as an immigration agent and newspaper correspondent before his ordination in 1879. He founded Temple University and led Grace Baptist Temple in Philadelphia.
The issue marks Charles K. Tuckerman’s birth anniversary, notes the disappearance of the steam packet President after sailing to Liverpool eighty years ago, and reports Syracuse and Columbia students debating in New York City. It also notes St Louis mayoral primaries and a Canadian authors convention in Montreal.
A large party of New England manufacturers will depart Boston tomorrow for a two week trade tour of Mexico under the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. The group will visit Mexico City Tampico Monterey and San Luis Potosi to study market possibilities and foster friendly relations between Mexican authorities merchants and industrialists and to show New England readiness to serve Mexican needs on a fair basis.
An Australian reportedly uncovers a secret method unknown to tanneries for tanning rabbit skins into leather while reclaiming the fur as a by product used in felt making.
Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl hosts a linen shower for Miss Amanda Beyette from 5 to 7 PM. The Saturday Night Cotillion Class meets at the Woman's Club at 7:30 PM. A dance is planned at the Soldiers Club in the evening.
A humorous ode to a tiny bungalow designed by a chubby architect. The seven room house lacks a dining area, then whimsical fairies are invoked as carpenters. The verse ends with a city street smile and a nod to Perrin Holmes Lowrey in Life.
Mr and Mrs F A Moser arrive from San Antonio to establish their home with Willard Battery station as Mr Moser relieves G M Witting as local representative for 8 X Callahan. Witting will depart to San Antonio to join the Callahan house.
Nine newspapers filed complaints with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging unreasonable rail rates for newsprint paper. The groups include Eagle News of Oklahoma City Denison Wichita Falls El Paso Journal Kansas City News Miami Tribune Heating Fort Smith Hutchinson and others.
In St Augustine Florida on March 11 the National Editorial Association held a full day focused on discussing news print problems. The meeting addressed paper shortages ink quality and distribution challenges affecting newspapers nationwide.
Associated Press reports London March 11 that revolutionary authorities demand Peargrad surrender by March 26 or face a general bombardment. Despatch to the London Times notes wholesale arrests and executions of workmen in Oranienbaum Systerbak and Petrograd.
A Daily Mail correspondent profiles Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi age 51 in London reporting his leadership of anti-government boycotts for home rule in India. He is described as gentle yet persuasive, with a strategic mind melding religion and politics, living in Ahmedabad and promoting truth culture, hand weaving, and simple diet.
Cambridge reports shows a rising number of married men among undergraduates at Cambridge and Oxford since the war. Some bring wives and children to town, with proctors surprised by a student wheeling a baby carriage. Inquiry confirms several married undergraduates exist at Cambridge university.
Reports claim German paper teeth provide satisfaction by retaining color and showing fewer chips than standard false teeth, suggesting improved durability and appearance.
Trade unrest hits Boston as manufacturers move shops to other cities and unions declare strikes. About 12 000 workers in ready made mens wear affected with 2 shops already relocated. 1 500 strikers receive benefits while 890 tailors walk out over piece rate changes. Open shop fights and picketing yield arrests amid city ordinances enforcement.
New York on March 11 reports a Bolivar statue unveiling to honor memory of Simon Bolivar. The monument, presented by the Venezuelan Government, will stand on Bolivar Hill replacing the former statue and was designed by Mrs. Sally James Farnham. Representing public figures from the United States and several South American republics will attend.
Boston March 11 The fourteenth annual women's national indoor championship opens next week at Longwood Club. Champion Moila Bjurstedt Mallory and runner-up Marion Zinderstein lead a strong field including Helene Pollack. Events include singles doubles and mixed doubles with men’s invitation doubles. A key early test on Mallory versus Zinderstein precedes Wimbledon, where Mille and Lenglen reign.
Classified note promotes subscribing to The Times with a monthly rate of sixty cents. It emphasizes daily issue access and ongoing opportunity to stay informed.
Allied Military Headquarters reports General Gatch er of French troops laid wreaths at graves of soldiers from 1870 and World War I in a Rhine fort Cemetery. He praised the French as pioneers while Germans stood bareheaded. a priest led the procession as bands played.
Vienna March 11 Richard Weis kirchner first president of Austria's national assembly voiced sympathy for Germany over the Rhine city actions by the allies. He called Germans “our brothers in the north” in an address to the assembly today.
Major General Henry T. Allen, commander of the American forces of occupation, will implement the Rhine customs collection policy as he does other occupation issues. He will follow the Rhine land commission decisions as commands to the army, awaiting official notification from Coblentz today.
W. Bierd, president, said the Chicago and Alton railroad will cut employee pay as a step toward reducing passenger rates that are currently burdensome to the public. He emphasized the move targets ultimate reductions already present in fare structures.
Boston and Maine Railroad, in a March 11 statement from Boston, plans wage cuts for clerks and other workers with full implementation on April 16. Chicago and Great Western announces a 0 percent reduction for all employees from president to staff, marking the first Western line to reveal such cuts.
Washington March 11 Solicitor General Fierson closed the government argument in the corporate bond tax case admitting the internal revenue bureau erred in treating the profit from market value on March 1 1913 to sale as taxable profit Thousands of individual assessments could be annulled if the court adopts the view
Los Angeles March 11. Officials announce a potential merger of Southern Pacific Rock Island and El Paso and Southwestern railroads. The move aims to form a larger system and coordinate operations across western routes.
Fort Worth Texas March 11 The man killed by a Neck Island train north of here yesterday was identified today as Sam Taylor a switch man who had been employed at Dalhart Wichita Falls and other Texas points.
Washington March 11 President Harding named Frei Morris Dearing of Missouri as assistant secretary of state. The nomination follows his career in diplomacy and public service, signaling a shift in the department leadership.
Three burros picked up for violation of stray animal ordinances will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall on Monday morning March 14, 1921 at 10 o’clock unless the owner calls before that hour and pays all accrued costs. City Marshal M Brennan. Laredo Texas March 10 1921.
Washington March 11 The senate confirmed D R Crissinger of Marion Ohio as comptroller of the currency Medical Director Edward Stitt as surgeon general of the navy Chas McVay Jr named chief of the bureau of ordnance with rear admiral rank Smedley Butler Logan Feland and Harry Lee to retain brigadier general ranks in the Marine Corps former Representative John Esch of Wisconsin and Mark Potter of New York to be members of the interstate commerce commission
Austin March 11 The senate concurred in house amendments to the Bledsoe joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution providing that only citizens of the United States shall vote in general elections The measure now goes to the governor The house worked leisurely today after its terrific pace yesterday All senate bills have been disposed of for engrossment and the day will be devoted to finally passing them Austin Texas March 11 The senate concurred in the Hertzberg pure advertising bill but refused to concur in house amendments to the joint resolution increasing salaries of the governor and other state officers and members of the legislature A five conference committee was asked The house reconsidered the vote on the senate bill appointing a board of managers for the Texas state railroad and passed it finally for immediate effect The Parrish repeating the minimum wage law was disposed of finally The Senate adopted the house joint resolution abolishing the board of Prison Commissioners Austin Texas March 21 conference was held today in the senate on the house amendments to the Dadiey anti alien land ownership bill The measure now goes to the governor for approval As finally enacted the bill will not disturb Japanese now owning land in Texas but applies to future purchases
March 11 report notes an anti alien land ownership issue reaching Governor Neff for approval after being discussed with Governor Austin in Texas. Gil traveled to present the measure for executive consent.
Ardmore Oklahoma Marvel 11 Plaza jury to inspect rooms amid rain. Clara Hamon sits with counsel as Jake Hamon’s family watches. Judge Champion excludes under fours. Attorney General Freeling opens prosecution alleging Clara Hamon caused the murder after Mrs Jake Hamon visited the rooms and was sent away.
The Times reprints the United States Weather Bureau forecast for tonight and Saturday indicating cloudy skies with probable rain and a colder Saturday. Fort McIntosh records show a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a maximum of 77 degrees and a minimum of 46 degrees, winds from the southeast and clear conditions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.