Reducing Prices in City Restaurants Reflect Wider Living Costs
The article argues that widespread five cent reductions in Chicago restaurant prices signal easing food costs nationwide. It links lower menu prices to improved business volume, labor efficiency, and a brighter economic outlook, noting chains may influence broader market trends while warning some upscale eateries resist. It also discusses political turmoil in Mexico and urges unity to stabilize governance.
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Chicago
Sirloin
Basis of Peace veers into Mexican election delay plan
As news of a broad revolution spread, Carrancista factions in Mexico City considered suspending the July presidential election. They proposed both Bonillas and Gonzalez withdraw to avoid losing prestige, then seek congressional action to halt the vote.
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Iinally
Bonillas
Gonzalez
Congress
Mexican official Cosme Hinojosa leaves to return Monday
Accompanied by attorney Sam Belden, Hinojosa former Mexican postoffice head, arrested Thursday on theft charges over 34 900 pesos in documentary stamps. He left for San Antonio last night and will return Monday to face grand jury. He displays a $50 000 Mexican gold stamp receipt and claims no theft. Stamps seized after arrest are held by District Attorney Walls pending case.
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Postoffices
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San Antonio
For a Weak Stomach Diet and Constipation Relief
Advice to tailor diet to age and occupation and keep bowels regular. When feeling overfull or constipated, take one Chamberlain's Tablet.
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Precinct Conventions Held This Afternoon in Webb County
Democrats and Republicans of Webb County hold precinct conventions this afternoon with Democrats meeting at 5 and Republicans at 7. Each precinct will nominate delegates to the county conventions next Tuesday evening, where delegates to the state convention on May 25 will be chosen and at large delegates to the national conventions will be selected.
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Royal Arch Masons Hold Laredo Chapter Convocation
Royal Arch Masons, Stated convocation of Laredo Chapter No. 185 on Monday evening at 7:45. Work in the Royal Arch degree. All members and visiting Companions are urged to attend. Join Colman, Secy.
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Clerkless Solo Serve Store Opens In Laredo
Laredo welcomes a clerkless Solo Serve Store run by J. Brenner & Co at Farragut street and Convent Avenue. The departmented shop offers dry foods shoes groceries and more with prices plainly marked. Customers select items pay at the cashier and leave, avoiding clerks. The well lit ventilated space drew a large morning crowd.
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Laredo
J. Brenner & Co
Farragut Street
Convent Avenue
Public manicure prospectus at City Barber Shop
To the public in general. Ladies and gentlemen who wish to have manicuring done please call at the City Barber Shop or phone 1103 for engagements.
Oh What a Night in Laredo Strands and Shows
Last night in Laredo offered motion pictures at the Strand a big Mexican musical troupe at the royal and an operetta at Lincoln Theater. Carnival attractions near Tex-Mex depot, Jarvis Plaza band concert by the 37th Infantry Band, and a large Soldiers' Club dance drew crowds under moonlight, leaving no grouch unpleased.
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Concert by 387th Infantry Band at Fort McIntosh
The Thirty seventh Infantry Band directed by Carl E B Hyerlof will perform at Fort McIntosh tomorrow Sunday at 4 PM. Laredo residents are invited to attend as the program features Marek Anchor's Aweigh Zimmermann The Force of Destiny Descriptive A Hunting Scene Buccalossi Valse Militaire Waldteufel Overture The Knights Templar and other selections.
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Fort McIntosh
Laredo
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Saracho Resigns to Join Sonora Rebels in Mexico
Arturo de Saracho, former Mexican consul general in Japan, arrived in Laredo after meeting Sonora revolution leaders in Hermosillo. He declares breaking with Carranza to join Obregon’s cause, citing refused leave to return from Tokyo and reports Sonora and Sinaloa revolts gaining civilian support against military rule.
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Moon Eclipse to Shade the Moon Sunday Evening
A total lunar eclipse is announced to occur Sunday evening with the moon rising at 6 52 central time. The eclipse will darken the moon to copper color and last from 7 14 to 8 27 with penumbra entry at 4 49 and umbra entry at 6 08, leaving the umbra at 9 41 and penumbra at 10 58. Central time is 34 minutes faster than local sun time.
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Uranga Mexican Review Company Delights Despite Small Audience
The Uranga Mexican Review Company gave a splendid operetta Nadir and a witty review The Busy City, with superb singing and dancing. Mr Laura Uranga led with engaging violin, encores followed, and tonight offers At the War Front and The Glory of the People with vaudeville acts for good value.
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Adjournment and Next Term Set for Forty-ninth District Court
The first eight week term of the Forty-ninth Judicial District Court adjourned this afternoon and on Monday morning the second eight week term will convene with District Judge J. F. Mullally presiding. Citizens summoned for Monday include Chester C. Biggio E Leonard Leonard Nelson Lawrence L Leyendecker Eduardo Cruz Clarence Jefferies L M Valdez J R Fasnacht John M. Martin S V Edwards M T Cogley Luis A Lafon and L R Ortiz as the panel contenders for grand jury service.
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Chester C. Biggio
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Leonard Nelson
Lawrence L. Leyendecker
Eduardo Cruz
Clarence Jefferies
L. M. Val
Strand Theater to Feature MacCutcheon Tale Next Friday
George Barr MacCutcheon’s A Fool and His Money with Eugene O’Brien is the Strand Theater’s feature next Friday. O’Brien is hailed as a major current star as audiences await the Mexican import surge and local events in Laredo.
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Eugene O'Brien
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Mexico
Laredo
Onion shipments pass 1000 carload mark from Laredo
The 1920 onion season out of Laredo exceeded 1000 carloads with Bermudas sent by special and regular trains over the L G N and Texas-Mexican lines. Last night 57 carloads moved via L G N and 23 via Texas-M Mexican, totaling 80 cars and lifting season totals to 1,068 carloads.
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Laredo
Here
French to honor mothers on first Mothers Day observance
Paris May 1 Mothers Day becomes a French observance for the first time with a government request to dedicate the day to honoring French mothers especially those with large families. A public subscription will aid widowed mothers and war destitute families as the feature of the celebration.
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America
France
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Oil Drilling Progress In Webb County Reported
The Times notes several firms advancing deep drilling near Laredo and Webb station. Bor-Tex Oil Co. is nine miles northwest of Laredo, Cactus Oil Co. near Webb station north of town, and Miranda Oil Co. in Zapata county exceed 800 feet and push ahead. Imperial Oil Co. near Webb, Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co. on Santo Tomas tract, and highes Petroleum Co. near Torrecillas are also drilling and progressing, though figures are unavailable.
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Ohio State professors to get raised salaries next fall
Professors at Ohio State University will receive increases ranging from 4000 to 6000 dollars annually with an average of 4189 dollars for the 137 professors. Assistant professors will gain 1800 to 3000 dollars averaging 2601, and instructors will be paid 900 to 2750 dollars averaging 1788. Chicago and Michigan will be the only state universities paying higher under the new schedule.
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Community church society meeting schedule
The Busy Bees, Miss Julia McVicar at 4 PM Sunday. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 PM Sunday. Junior B Y P A at 4 PM Sunday. Senior B Y P U at 7 PM Baptist Church. Epworth League meets 6:30 PM Sunday in Methodist Church league room. Christian Church 6:45 PM Monday. Woman's Missionary Society social at 4 PM with Mrs Shanks and Mrs Ward at the former home.
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Social notes and wedding news from The Times society page
May interest note invites society news including weddings and visits. Many items describe weddings, showers, parties, and visits from San Antonio to Fort Douglas with details on Evelyn Rodriguez Rollman wedding and Captain Edwin Rollman, plus parish guild meeting, tag day results, and a 101st anniversary at the Soldiers’ Club Roof Garden.
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Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau for tonight and Sunday
The Times carries the United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans area. Tonight and Sunday are expected to be generally cloudy with mild temperatures and possible light winds.
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Fort Mclntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Fort Mclntosh observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am report a maximum temperature of 91 degrees and a minimum of 71 degrees. The wind direction was generally from the south and clear conditions prevailed.
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