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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1920

Page

8

Germany's political fault line shifts as monarchists gain grip

The long predicted German upheaval has arrived with reactionaries in practical control and the Ebert government moving its capital as monarchist aims reemerge. Bavaria reportedly reestablishes a monarchy while socialist and communist factions debate a soviet. The piece argues Germany’s future hinges on a government the people can accept, noting the enduring appeal of old authority and warning that a purely democratic soviet would fail without broad support.

Ebert Bavaria Mannheim Ebert Party Germany Prince Joachim Noske

Boundary dispute stance on Texas sovereignty and federal restraint

Governor Hobson defends Texas sovereignty by sending armed forces to hold disputed territory while awaiting U S Supreme Court ruling. The piece criticizes an Oklahoma federal judge for overstepping and notes only the Supreme Court has jurisdiction over interstate boundary questions.

Hobby Texas Supreme Court of the United States Commonwealth Oklahoma Federal Supreme Court Merk

Liquor Pouring Seized From Local Wet Goods

Two hundred bottles of contraband liquor were poured into the sewer in Galveston by United States appraiser's office officials. The seized stock included labels such as Dago Red Kicko Mexican Cognac and Tequila.

Associated Press Galveston Texas United States Appraiser’s Office

Holiday Fistic Show Looms Across Nation

Fight clubs nationwide plan St Patrick s holiday cards with multiple bouts. The standout is a 10 round middleweight title tilt in St Paul as Mike O Dowd defends against Augie Ratner. Philadelphia s Olympic A A mounts a six round feature Bartley Madden meets Fred Fulton. Pete Herman faces Harold Farece in a six round Bantam clash in Philadelphia.

New York St. Paul Mike O'Dowd Wil Augie Ratner Jhe Olympic A. A Philadelphia Bartley Madden Fred Fulton Quaker City Pete Herman Harold Farece

Ancient irrigation evidence in Pueblo systems noted

Associated Press reports from Albuquerque on March 16 citing H F Robinson head of the Indian irrigation bureau that Pueblo Indians built 217 miles of ditches by hand. Remains indicate elaborate water systems at Gran Quivira near Albuquerque and in Salt River Valley Arizona. Ditches feature clay banks and rock blasting by heating and cracking with stones.

Associated Press Albuquerque N. M New Mexico Southwest H. F. Robinson Indian Irrigation Bureau Gran Quivira Salt River Valley Arizona Robinson

Tanlac praised by Lewiston woman after relief from indigestion

Miss Mabel Deschanes of 7 Bartlett Street Lewiston Maine reports severe indigestion, loss of appetite, nausea and cramps eased after taking Tanlac. She gained four pounds in one bottle and says she feels healthy again after four bottles. She credits Tanlac with restoring energy and appetite and plans to continue use.

Mabel Deschanes Bartlett Street Lewiston

Resigns From Pastorate of First Baptist Church

Rev Albert F Beddoe pastor of the First Baptist church in Laredo tendered his resignation to his congregation to accept a post as general evangelist for the Southern Baptist Convention with headquarters at Memphis Tenn He has served since November 1918 after discharge from the army as chaplain with the rank of first lieutenant The congregation will decide on the move in the near future and the resignation is being considered.

Albert F. Beddoe First Baptist Church Laredo Southern Baptist Convention Memphis Tenn Beddoe South

Machine Gun Company Heads Fifteen Day Hike to Camp Stanley

The Machine Gun Company of the 37th Infantry under Capt. George D. Condren plans a fifteen day overland march to Camp Stanley. They will camp each afternoon en route and remain three months for the machine gun school weather permitting.

37Th Infantry George D. Condren Camp Stanley

Picture Failure Delays Feature At Royal Show

The Great Feature Picture The Amazing Women starring Ruth Clifford failed to arrive at the Royal today and tomorrow. Manager Valdez will add a four reel comedy A Twilight Baby to the program to compensate and provide a high class show for patrons.

Ruth Clifford Valdez

Tomorrow’s St Patrick’s Day Observed Worldwide

The piece marks St Patrick’s Day as Ireland’s great day observed worldwide by Irish descendants and naturalized Americans. It notes the seventh anniversary of the 1919 Nuevo Laredo battle where Huertista forces repelled Carrancista attackers, with twenty-two fighters killed in the railway cut.

St. Patrick's Erin Ireland Nuevo Laredo Laredo Boundary Line Huertistas

Bonillas Arrives Today At Mexican Consulate

Word reached the Mexican Consulate at noon that former ambassador Ignacio Bonillas would arrive this afternoon from San Antonio.

Bonillas Ignacio Bonillas San Antonio

Clearing Work Underway At Lincoln Street Site

Work to clear the southeast corner of Lincoln street and Convent Avenue proceeds for a two story brick building. J. M. Ramos plans the new structure with construction to begin soon under his supervision.

Lincoln Street Convent Avenue J. M. Ramos Mr. Ramos

Buyers Gathering in Laredo for Onion Shipping Season

Buyers and commission agents from across the country arrive in Laredo to establish quarters for the onion shipping season. The 1920 Bermuda onion crop is anticipated to yield good prices as growers expect a profitable season.

Laredo Bermuda

Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities

A short note promoting daily reading of The Times for ongoing opportunities and perks. It invites readers to subscribe or access monthly offers and suggests steady engagement with the newspaper for updates.

the Times

Oil drilling activity moves near Laredo by Bar-Tex Rio Grande and Imperial firms

Drilling operations are under way on a 10 000 acre tract nine miles northwest of Laredo by Bar-Tex Oil Co and a 7 000 acre tract twenty four miles northwest by Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co plus Imperial Oil & Development Co near Webb. La Perla Ranch southeast of Laredo also awaits start. Local interest surges as companies push ahead and expect announcements. The Times notes many inquiries from readers and subscribers, with assurances that work is open and earnest, and that oil will not be secured without effort.

Bar-Tex Oil Co Laredo Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co Imperial Oil & Development Co Webb la Perla Ranch Times Mail

Auction notice of unclaimed merchandise at Port of Laredo

Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas March 9 1920 notice of sale to highest bidder for cash March 30 1920 at 10 am at the Customhouse one lot of unclaimed merchandise per Article 803 Customs Regulations A ht Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs

Port of Laredo Texas A. Ht. Kahn

Some Laredo Back Pain Warns of Kidney Trouble

Laredo barber J C Stein recounts severe backache, frequent nighttime urination and kidney distress resolved by using Doan's Kidney Pills. He urges others to obtain the same remedy, priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Mfgrs Buffalo NY endorses product.

Laredo J. C. Stein Barber Lincoln St Dean Doan

De Mille's For Better For Worse at Strand Tonight

The Strand Theater features Cecil B. De Mille's masterpiece For Better For Worse with Gloria Swanson and Elliott Dexter. Also showing is Eddie Polo in The Missing Bullet, offering two popular screen attractions tonight.

Strand Theater Cecil B. DeMille Gloria Swanson Elliott Dexter Screen World Eddie Polo

Laredo Port Sees Mixed Importations From Mexico Yesterday

Reports show two carloads of bones four carloads of ixiie one carload of paper and one carload of ore passed through Laredo port yesterday afternoon. Springtime across farms gardens and homeplaces signals the new season. The Thirty seventh Infantry base ball team tours southwest Texas with mixed results. St Patrick Day celebrations prompt green attire. Daniel M Valdez at Milmo National Bank has resumed duties after flu. Jury civil docket trial begins tomorrow in district court. U S Court for the Southern District of Texas convenes Monday April 12 at federal building for several days.

Mexico Laredo St. Patrick's Day Daniel M. Valdez Milmo National Bank United States Court For the Southern District of Texas Federal

California Geraniums Special Offer From Far West Nursery

Outdoor grown geraniums in choice varieties suitable for bedding or pots. Many blossoms present. Special 25 for 1.00 and 100 for 3.60 prepaid. Assorted chrysanthemums offered at same rate by Far West Nursery.

Sureties Pay Bond Forfeiture In Swindle Case

The bond of G B Peterman charged with swindling over land leases was forfeited after failure to appear at the last term of district court. This morning the $500 bond was paid into district court by the Fort Worth sureties.

G. B. Peterman Peterman Fort Worth

Captain Lawrence Arrives for Visit

Captain J J Lawrence formerly a department of justice agent in Laredo now based in San Antonio arrived here this morning and will depart tonight. He led the department of justice work here during the war and rendered invaluable service to the government in many respects.

Captain Lawrence J. J. Lawrence Department of Justice Laredo San Antonio

Northside Market Square ad lists low prices

RE FLORES offers California pink beans at 8 cents per pound Balboa sardines 18 cents per can Jewel brooms with black handles at 90 cents each six packages Searchlight matches for 39 cents fanned by proportionate pricing at Northside Market Square phone 249.

California RE. Flores Northside Market Square Phone

Cradle of Church at Kickapoo to Be Torn Down

Leavenworth Kansas March 16 The old Catholic mission at Kickapoo eight miles northwest of here erected more than three quarters of a century ago and said to be the oldest building in Kansas is being torn down. C A Spencer on whose farm it stands will replace it with a modern farm home. The mission was the cradle of the Catholic church in Kansas and a forerunner of St Marys educational center. It was built by Fathers Felix Van Puuckenborne and Christian Hoecken Jesuit missionaries soon after Kickapoo and Pottawatomie Indians settled nearby in the westward church expansion. Some say Father Van Tuickenborne was the Black Robe Chief of Longfellow Evangeline.

Leavenworth Kan Kickapoo Here Kansas C. A. Spencer St. Marys Felix van Puickenborne Christian Hoecken Father van Tuickenborne Longfellow

Virginia Republican Convention Opens in Roanoke

Roanoke Virginia March 16. The advance guard of delegates has appeared ahead of the Republican State convention to be held here tomorrow. The principal tasks are naming delegates to the national convention and selecting a candidate for United States senator.

Roanoke

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United States Red River State of Santa Ana Tanlag Mabel S. Deschanes Tanlac Lewiston, Me Money Makers ST. Paatrick’s Sons of The Times Daily de Mille Strand Cleveland Metal Products CO Platt Avenue Cleveland, Ohio Magnolia Petroleum Company Thirty-seventh Infantry Soldier Boys Far West Nursery Cradle OF Church
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