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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1920
Page
6
The Associated Press notes its exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not credited in this paper and to local news published herein.
The article argues that real price gouging came from storage by key traders who hold five million pounds of butter and an equal amount of cheese in Chicago. Palmer plans to push these commodities onto the market to lower prices, while recalling past price highs and noting the impact on consumers and retailers.
The text notes that the loss to the opposing side will be great and the gain to them substantial, but questions remain whether they will not recoup all losses before they yield. The people will be the gainers.
The State of Texas Webb County notices debtors and creditors of the estate of George R Page deceased. Executor A M Bruni, appointed February 24 1920, calls all indebted to come forward for settlement and all claims to be presented at his Laredo Texas office. Dated March 8 1920.
Republican voters in Minnesota cast ballots to indicate presidential preference amid factional splits. Wood endorsement by the state committee contrasts with opponents led by Gustaf Lindquist, while Hoover’s inclusion varied by county and four other major candidates appeared on most ballots.
Porter, government architect of Washington, formally opens the Dallas zone office for supervising superintendents of United States public buildings. The Dallas zone covers the southwest with headquarters here handling planning and site procurement. Five zones established nationwide, with Washington Chicago Kansas City Atlanta as others. Texas to receive a large share of future funds. Porter's office has twenty five staffers.
At San Saba for the Texas State Pecan Raisers Association convention delegates from nearly every pecan county urged organizing a Texas Marketing Association to improve nut sales. A May 20 meeting for Brownwood to form the group was set, with Texas A&M and state agriculture invited to participate. Three million pounds shipped from San Saba this season, exceeding shipments of Alabama Georgia and Florida.
L T Rogers formerly of Laredo and I G N employee, married there, and later in Texas quartermaster service with colonel rank, named honorary Venezuelan consul for Fort Worth. Venezuelan minister forwards credentials. Rogers to assume duties once state department acts. Consulate likely housed at Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.
The Scottish Rite degree team from San Antonio conferred the master’s degree on Abe Wise in full ceremonial form in Laredo. Local Masons led by Nat M. Washer and other dignitaries hosted a reception and banquet. The group toured border towns with officials from Nuevo Laredo and General Garza.
Victor Fitzsimmons a former enlisted man now civilian steward of the Thirty seventh Infantry at Port McIntosh is jailed on $1000 bail after a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Henry. Lieutenant R S Duncan of the 37th Infantry accuses him of converting about $100 from the 87th Infantry Exchange. He was bound over to the federal grand jury and arrested yesterday by Deputy Marshal Allen Walker.
The jury civil docket was called this morning by Judge Mullally. After empaneling the jury for the week the case of Alanis vs. Alanis was called for trial but postponed, and the jury was excused until Wednesday morning since no other case was set for trial in district court until then.
A.O. Bliss Medical Co presents Bliss Native Oil as a household remedy for bruises from hammering and other bumps. The oil penetrates pores to stimulate blood flow and soothe pain, restoring normal condition. It does not stain or blister and is also used for animals. Price 50c and 25c per bottle.
Ambassador Ignacio Bonillas, en route from Washington, will arrive in San Antonio Saturday, reach Laredo Wednesday afternoon, then proceed to Nuevo Laredo and Mexico City by a special train. A presidential escort will accompany the journey as Bonillas weighs a presidential nomination amid Republican support and a potential withdrawal by General Candido Aguilar if he accepts.
Washington dispatch reports that Mexican travelers at Texas border points will receive ten day passport cards. Previously only one day permits or regular passports were available, causing delays for tourists planning longer stays. State Department wires immigration supervisors to prepare the new cards for quick issuance.
The Tampico American Bowling team of six headed for Peoria to compete in the International Tournament. Three members Baldwin Baeman and Ingle missed the train after a Mexico transfer when their car crashed in Laredo. The remaining trio continued to San Antonio for a scheduled match that night.
Judge Lane of Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co reports the Santo Tomas tract twenty four miles northwest of Laredo has reached about one hundred feet. The drill bit is in hard gummy clay slowing operations. If through this layer, shale and sand below are expected to yield rapid progress and a gusher within ninety days at most.
Ruth Clifford, the 19 year old screen star, leads the six reel photo story The Amazing Woman at the Royal Theatre tomorrow and Wednesday. Produced by Lloyd Carleton, a director famed for screen history, the feature promises strong dramatic appeal for patrons of picture theatres.
Morning cross border traffic includes one carload of ixtle and one of bones plus several cartloads of goods via the international footbridge. Notes on court schedule, plumbing services, shoe repair, Kennedy's delicatessen, and various local ads for furniture, auto repair, insurance, and job printing. Includes immigration passport update hints and Webb county prospect leases rush. Local notices mention Webb County Commissioners Court adjournment and community announcements.
Since last report published in The Times the following marriage licenses have been issued by the county clerk Francisco W Saldafia and Miss Lina fleynandez Santiago Solis and Mrs Donaciana Flores Vda de Alvarado Jesus Cardenas and Miss Simona Chacon Benito Regina and Miss Benedicto Sandoval Leocadio Barba and Miss Juana Davila
A high profile horse race is planned for Sunday April 4 near Nuevo Laredo featuring the mare La Conesa and horse Pancho Villa vying for a 4000 gold purse. Entrants hail from Zapata and Duval counties with municipal officers overseeing the event and judges.
A salvage sale listing shows quantities of military goods including 20,000 Army shoes and leggings, 1,000 wool shirts, 300 cotton mattresses, 1,000 pairs of new ladies shoes, all offered at less than cost. Located at 1701 Hidalgo St. August 3.
Advertisement promotes an issue specific offer on reducing automobile operating costs. The notice teases a solution or product aimed at motorists, urging readers to view the current issue for details. It references a date style typical of classifieds and emphasizes cost concerns for vehicle ownership.
Bridgeport marks the birth centennial of blind hymn writer Fanny Crosby born March 24 1820 in New York. She taught at the New York Institute for the Blind before composing thousands of hymns including Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Crosby lived in Bridgeport later in life dying in 1916 at age 95, leaving a musical legacy and a long line of pen names.
Gen Leonard Wood, Republican presidential hopeful, begins a week of speeches in South Dakota today as part of his campaign tour. The piece notes the start of a series of appearances by Wood among other campaign events in the party race.
Washington reports Marine Corps headquarters will require a collar emblem on enlisted uniforms. Previously only headgear showed the globe, anchor and eagle. The collar device will be bronze for khaki and winter field uniforms and brass for blue uniforms.
The population of Russia is estimated to have fallen by about 35 million since 1914, attributed to the impacts of war famine and disease. The figure reflects the broader demographic toll of early 20th century upheavals on the nation.
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