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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1920
Page
10
The piece lauds German Americans while denouncing Dr. Wolfgang Kapp and monarchist plots, contrasts German loyalty with treachery, and condemns Turkish rule in Constantinople, urging removal of the Turk from Europe and labeling him a menace with ashes as monuments.
In this European overview nations long backed the Turks in Constantinople. Russia and especially Great Britain are criticized for obstructing removal of Turkish abuses. Amid calls to dismember the empire, all fear Turkey's menace to Balkan peace while Britain resists ceding controla of the Bosphorus and Dardanelles.
Today’s anniversaries record Jenny Lind’s last operatic appearance in 1849, Jefferson Davis’s 1865 farewell address, 1867 Danish queen’s visit to England, 1870 Toronto Catholic diocese creation, 1877 Anna Held’s birth, 1889 British Lords defeating women’s suffrage bill, and a 1879 Austrian avalanche disaster with 30 deaths.
Today marks birthdays of notable figures including Dr. Richard P. Strong of Harvard and the League of Red Cross Societies born at Fortress Monroe Virginia 48 years ago. Victor Murdock of the Federal Trade Commission born Burlingame Kansas 49 years ago. Louis Tracy born Liverpool England 57 years ago. William Sulzer former New York governor born Elizabeth New Jersey. Frank Moran heavyweight boxer born Cleveland 83 years ago.
George F. Daniels of Hardwick VI, proprietor of the Hardwick Inn, praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the best laxative after trying many others. The statement highlights the inn as a model hotel in New England.
County Agent Mally of Webb county warns onion growers there are over twelve thousand acres of Bermuda onions in Texas this year. If early crops yield heavily, move harvests early and avoid nitrate of soda to prevent second growth or delayed maturity. Focus on mid and late crops and push April shipments to strengthen May markets.
Washington announced last Saturday that ten day passes would replace one day passes at border immigration stations, but the U S immigration service has not received any such telegraphed instructions. Most one day passes cover visits to the Mexican side of the Rio Grande and suffice for the purpose, with some travelers holding regular passports needing no permit.
Proclamation by School Board President M S Ryan orders an election in the Independent School District of Laredo Texas for April 3 1920 to elect three trustees. polling places are Central Grammar School Building for precincts 1 and 2 and Urbahn School Building for precincts 2 and 4 with named election officers. Polls open at 8 p m and the election to be conducted under Texas General Laws.
Aboard a special train Ignacio Bonillas left Nuevo Laredo for Mexico City after a grand Bristol Hotel banquet where he thanked supporters and signaled his likely acceptance of the Civilista Party nomination. The event featured speeches urging democratic rule and people’s sovereignty. Bonillas and his retinue departed early this morning amid plans for a major Sunday ovation in Mexico City.
The quote from John Tuthill describes persistent rat problems and failed poisons before RAT SNAP proved effective within ten days. Directions advise breaking a cake of RATSNAP and placing it where rats scamper, promising no more rats. Sold by A. Deutz & Brother, City Drug Co., and Sanitary Grocery with guarantee.
The non jury civil case Alanis vs Alanis was continued today. The jury civil case Abe Cohens vs Bernard Ilfeld, a damages suit, was called and taken up for trial before a jury in district court this morning and is now before that tribunal.
A testimonial by Mr. R. C. King describes rats invading his premises and chicken losses. He tries RAT SNAP and soon no live rats remain, with the few that survive gone after a few days. The product is offered in three sizes 25c 68c and $1.89, sold and guaranteed by A.
The First Baptist Church held a called session to consider Rev. Albert F. Beddoe's resignation after a offer to be evangelist for the Southern Baptist Convention. A motion to reject the resignation and raise his salary passed, with Beddoe to respond next Sunday. Baptist boys of Fort McIntosh praised his work among soldiers, warning they would lose their sole religious tie if he left.
A wartime slogan warns that battlefront rats spread disease and urges use of RAT SNAP to kill them. The ad lists three sizes 25c, 50c, and 1.00 and credits A. Deutz & Brother City Drug Co. and Sanitary Grocery as sellers.
The Sanitary Bakery, Allen Stowers proprietor, opened in the McComb building west of Piggly Wiggly. Visitors toured the plant to see sanitary equipment and working mixing machines. The bakery promises open daily for inspection and aims to supply high quality breads and pastries.
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M Friday at 7 30 p m Work in B A degree All visiting brethren invited to attend Fritz Werner W M 3 18 21
Immigrants flood the region as a labor surplus meets weak enforcement. From Nuevo Laredo daily arrivals of 200 to 300 with half entering illegally and traveling toward San Antonio and beyond. Laredo records show 245 Mexicans admitted legally on March 17 at head taxes totaling $1950.
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