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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1920

Page

6

The Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company notice

Daily and weekly subscription rates listed for The Laredo Times with pricing for United States Mexico and Canada. Includes daily delivery options by carrier or mail and weekly Sunday edition details. Subscriptions require advance payment and are due in advance.

THE Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company Publishers and Proprietora United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo

Associated Press Rights Statement Reprinted in Paper

A standard copyright notice from the Associated Press states that AP news dispatches and local news published in the paper are exclusive to AP for republication. The notice emphasizes the agency's entitlement to the use of its reported material.

Associated Press

Pros Declare War On Hitchcock Over Prohibition Reform

The Anti Saloon League and Wayne Wheeler attack Senator Hitchcock for seeking an amendment to permit light wines and home made beer. The piece argues the anti saloon movement aims to abolish liquor and notes likely political reactions within the Democratic and Republican parties. It questions if any prohibition friendly platform will publicly endorse Hitchcock's bid.

Hitchcock Anti Saloon League Wayne Wheeler Ohio Society Prohibition Democratic Party Hitchccock

Good Roads Link Farms to Markets Across the Nation

The piece argues for improved rural roads to connect farms with markets, noting Western and southern counties lag, while Webb county advances three major routes. It highlights waste of farm produce due to bad access, calls for state and federal aid on trunk lines, and stresses the value of local branch roads to reach distant consumers.

United States France Webb County San Antonio

Hitchcock Presses On Despite Opposition

Mr. Hitchcock continues his steady course despite Mr. Wheeler’s disapproval and has not sought backing from the Anti-Siloon League.

Mr. Hitchcock Mr. Wheeler Anti-Siloon League

Four Handsome Business Houses Near Completion

The two story National Motor Co building at Flores Avenue and Houston Street is completed for offices and sales, while the one story section near the Latin American Club is under construction as a workshop and garage. Laredo Auto Sales Co at Convent Avenue and Houston Street, the Canvery at Farragut and Juarez, and the Thaison at Hidalgo and Salinas progress fast and should be ready by May 1. These new buildings boost Laredo’s business district, with space already rented or spoken for even before completion.

New National Motor Co Flores Avenue Houston Street

Wells Drilling Pushes Ahead Near Laredo Prospects

Reports from four firms drilling northwest of Laredo show steady progress. Cactus Oil, Imperial Oil and Gas, Bor-Tex, and Rio Grande Oil work toward potential finds at 1000 to 2000 feet, with readiness to go deeper if needed. Oil men watch closely for a possible Laredo boom akin to North Texas discoveries.

Laredo Cactus Oil Co Imperial Oil & Gas Co Bor-Tex Oil Co Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co North Texas

Statue fundraiser to honor French aid marked near Paris

America's Gift to France a Frederick MacMonnies statue to mark the Marne front. A $250,000 fund drive is planned by popular subscription this week. MacMonnies, Brooklyn-born sculptor trained by Saint Gaudens, studied in Munich and Paris and won Paris Exposition honors in 1886. His Nathan Hale and the Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch in Prospect Park are among his notable works.

Paris The Marne America France Frederick MacMonnies MacMonniles Brooklyn Saint Gaudens Munich Nathan Hale New York City Prospect Park

March 22 marked British troops' return and Caruso anniversary

One year ago today on March 22 the first triumphal march in London celebrated the return of British troops from Belgium and France. Simultaneously Iavrico Caruso celebrated the twenty first anniversary of his first appearance in opera.

London Belgium France Iavrico Caruso

Birth anniversaries of notable figures marked today

Emilio Aguinaldo born near Cavite P I forty eight years ago today. Edith Barnes Mason born in St Louis thirty? years ago today. Dr Charles G Hecker president of Wittenburg College born Northumberland Pa fifty seven years ago today. Laura Jean Libby born New York City fifty eight years ago today.

Emilio Aguinaldo Spain United States Cavite P. I Edith Barnes Mason St. Louis Charles G. Hecker Wittenburg College Northumberland Laura Jean Libby van Mater Stilwell New York City

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Main Claim and Offer

A historic advertorial states catarrh is a constitutional disease needing internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney Co Toledo claims to cure through the blood with mucous surface action. A $100 reward is offered for any case Hall's remedy fails to cure. Druggists sell the product and Hall's Family Pills for constipation are mentioned.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio FP. J. Cheney & CO

Mozart Started Composing Early At Remarkable Age

Mozart began composing at an earlier age than any other on record. At four he was shown as a infant prodigy and at five he wrote concertos. By eleven he produced an opera bouffe.

Mozart

The Chiropractor Promise From a Health Ad Prospect

A collected health ad extols chiropractic care, urging readers to reject old habits and embrace vertebral adjustments. It argues modern science and electric light, autos, and chiropractic treatment as solutions, touting pressure relief and restored vital force. Location: Bertani Building, Room 30.

Death of Pedro Leos in Laredo precinct constable years ago

Pedro Leos well known in this city died Saturday at 2:30 PM at his home 1818 San Bernardo Avenue after a short illness from pneumonia. He served as constable of the Laredo precinct for several years and later engaged in local business. He is survived by his wife several children his mother two sisters and other relatives. Funeral was held Sunday afternoon.

Pedro Leos Laredo San Bernardo Avenue Leos

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Laxative Relief

A vegetable olive oil tablet remedy claims to cleanse the blood and purify the system by aiding bowel and liver action. It is advertised as a calomel substitute for bad breath relief, sold in 10c and 25c boxes with nightly use suggested for a week.

Pastor Rev Beddoe to Remain at Local Church

Rev Albert F Beddoe, pastor of the First Baptist Church, announced after a conference that he will not accept an evangelist post with the Southern Baptist Convention. He will stay in Laredo as pastor, citing the local church and family as reasons, a decision welcomed by the congregation.

A. F. Beddoe First Baptist Church Albert F. Beddole Southern Baptist Convention Beddoe Laredo

Stomach trouble relief from Chamberlain's Tablets

Theodore Sanford of Fenmore has suffered stomach trouble for seven years, unable to eat vegetables or fruit without pain or restless nights. After taking Chamberlain's Tablets he can eat vegetables or fruit without pain or sleeplessness. If troubled with indigestion or constipation, try these tablets for beneficial results.

Theodore Sanford Fenmore,hich Chamberlain

Expert radiator repairman to fix all work guaranteed

J E Applewhite of Crescent Garage located at 1420 Lincoln Street offers guaranteed radiator repair services. The notice lists contact and asserts professional expertise and full guarantees.

J. E. Applewhite Crescent Garage Lincoln St

Move for a crate factory gains support in Laredo

Local push at the Chamber of Commerce to form a company to build a crate factory in Laredo gains momentum. It aims to supply crates for the onion crop and Southwest Texas, promising profitable investment and boosting Laredo’s industrial life and reputation.

Laredo Chamber of Commerce

Army surplus sale at 1701 Hidalgo Street

Economy Salvage House advertises 20,000 Army shoes and 1,000 Army wool shirts along with 200 Army cotton mattresses 20,000 Army leggings and many other articles 1 000 pairs ladies shoes new at less than cost of manufacture located at 1701 Hidalgo St 3 3 tf.

Hidalgo St

Postponed Criminal Docket in District Court

Civil action Alanis versus Vela continues in district court and may complete tomorrow. The criminal docket, slated to start this morning with four cases, was postponed due to the civil case and will be taken up as soon as possible by District Attorney Walls.

Alanis Vs. Vela Walls

York Williams Fight Called Off by Officials in Nuevo Laredo

A planned twenty round welterweight exhibition between Bobby York and Sailor Billy Williams in the Nuevo Laredo bull ring was canceled as Mexican authorities demanded a sharp tax increase promoters could not meet. A six round prelim was halted and the program postponed to tomorrow in this city as an eight round bout.

Nuevo Laredo Bobby York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Penn Publishing CO Telephone Laredo, Texas Lumbago Misterole Ats TIMES Money Makers Laredo Auto Sales Co Thaison and Convery Mir Times Square New York Wrigley Chiropractor Ella A. Chittenden D. C Chiropractor Room Bertani Bid Peaslee -Gaulbert Co., Incorporated Louisville, Ky Webb County Lumber Company Pee Gee Caint An Brea Liniment BLISS Alonzo Bliss Medical Company Washington, D. C Alanis Vela York-Williams Adidal Chichester
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