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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1920

Page

6

Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company Advertises Subscriptions

Publication details list pricing and delivery options for daily and weekly editions. It notes subscription rates for the United States Mexico and Canada and provides contact information including address and telephone in Laredo Texas.

THE Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company Publishers and Proprietors United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Penn Publishing CO Telephone 43 Texaa

From Monday's Cally News Briefs

AP dispatches lead this item while local notes and briefs form a compact summary. The brief mentions press rights and exclusive republication status, indicating standard newspaper boilerplate for Monday content.

Associated Press

Immorality Detected in Mexican Official Aide Case

A prominent Carranza official and his female companion face charges under the Mann white slave law while passing through the United States. The incident prompts calls for moral reform in Mexican leadership and scrutiny of diplomatic appointees.

Carranz Charres Mann Sonora Grose Carranza Pecqueira San Antonio Douglas Vasa Mexico Cory United States Russia Washington Amer Ion

A Manifest Duty to Raise Texas Teachers’ Pay

A strong plea that Texas must raise teachers’ salaries to a living wage. The piece argues educators deserve compensation equal to others in skilled jobs, notes current underpayment drives teachers to leave the profession, and warns that low pay undermines education and society. It emphasizes teachers as vital, not charity, and calls for competitive wages to attract and retain qualified staff.

Texas

International footbridge destroyed by flames over Rio Grande

The Laredo Nuevo Laredo footbridge, built 1888 at 150000, cost now estimated 400000 to rebuild, burned out in hours after 4 pm Sunday. Fire swept whole wooden deck and three iron spans into the river. Firemen and volunteers battled blaze, no deaths reported, and a temporary shuttle service by Texas Mexican Ry was arranged while a concrete replacement is planned.

Laredo Texas Nuevo Laredo Mexico Laredo Bridge Co New York Rio Grande United States Orearby C. C. Biggio Boundary Montment Laredos Zepeda Nuevo John B. Morton Chamber of Commerce W. L. Guyler Villegas M. M. Leyendecker Texas-Mexican Ry. Co J. C. Netzer Dr. Hall Guyler J. B. da Camara M. W. Brennan S. J. Leonard G. T. Tennnison E.leonard Mally F. A. Matthes DaCamara Mexican National Railway Solis Mexico City Monterey Immigration Bureau and Customs Office Will W. Gregg Notary Public Farragut Street

Page excerpt on sending a controversial governor choice

The text argues against appointing a controversial official and his companion to govern Sonora, labeling the move an insult to American ideals. It warns that an American would need hardihood to display such immorality and questions the Sonoran people's view on this governance choice.

Public manicure invitation at City Barber Shop

An invitation to the public offering manicuring services. Readers are asked to call at the City Barber Shop or phone 1103 for engagements. Dated 4 16 1f.

Onion shipments heavy from Laredo across weekend

An even 100 carloads of onions moved from Laredo on Saturday and Sunday nights by special and regular trains. IL and G N delivered 42 carloads Saturday, Texas-Mexican 23, totaling 65. Sunday night totals were 19 from I and G N and 16 from Texas-Mexican, 85 cars. Season total stands at 702 carloads.

Laredo

How Diphtheria is Contracted and Related Case Notes

The article explains that a cold can leave a child more susceptible to diphtheria and urges keeping ill or recently ill children home until recovered. It notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a treatment for colds and to reduce diphtheria risk. A civil case, Gavina Alanis v Narciso Alanis, is ongoing in district court before Judge Mullally on accounting issues.

Chamberlain Gavina Alanis Narciso Alanis Mullally

Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for health

A vintage ad touts Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for vibrant health and vigor. It claims perfect health is possible with weekly use and invites readers to purchase tea or tablets at Herrera's Pharmacy for 35 cents.

Hollister Rocky Mountain Herrera

Catarrhal Deafness Promoted as Hall’s Remedy Appeal

An old advertisement claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local means and offers a $100 reward for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It explains deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and promotes circulation of the medicine through the blood. Circulate free. all druggists. Toledo

Hall Cheney & CO. Toleds

Tuskegee Founder’s Day Exercises Mark Taft Address

Elaborate preparations are underway at Tuskegee Institute for Founder’s Day with former President William H. Taft delivering the address on the life of the late Booker T. Washington. The program will coincide with the annual board of trustees visit, chaired by William G. Wilcox of New York.

Tuskegee Ala Tuskegee Institute William H. Taft Booker T, Washington Board of Trustees William G. Wilcox New York

Bridge Project Over Rio Grande Near Laredo

Construction aims to start at the earliest moment for a modern substantial solid concrete bridge spanning the Rio Grande between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. The plan emphasizes durable structure and prompt execution to facilitate cross border traffic.

Rio Grande Laredo Nuevo Laredo

Local theaters feature good pictures Sunday crowds

The Strand and Royal Theaters offered strong film lineups for patrons on Sunday with solid attendance. Multiple small ads note poetry piano lessons, Butterick patterns, and Sanitary Grocery coupons while a new footbridge between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo is announced by J K Beretta of Laredo Bridge Co.

Strand Royal Theaters Sanitary Grocery Liberty

Stop Eczema With Zemo Campaign Ad

Stop itching eczema quickly by applying Zemo. Furnished by any druggist for 35c. Extra large bottle $1.00. Healing begins the moment Zemo is applied and usually removes eczema tetter pimples rash blackheads and similar skin diseases. Zemo is penetrating antiseptic liquid not greasy and does not stain. The E W Rose Co Cleveland Co.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland, Co

Cavalry Squadrons Reach Laredo on Overland March

The two squadrons of the Fourteenth Cavalry under Colonel Brown arrived at Laredo from Fort Sam Houston with wagon train and full field equipment. They camped on the old Camp Missouri grounds and resumed marching Sunday morning toward their destinations, expected to split up and finish the journey by week’s end due to border conditions.

Fourteenth Cavalry Brown Laredo Fort Sam Houston Brownsville Old Camp Missouri Grounds

Todays Anniversaries and Notices Summary

Lord Lyons born in Hampshire and died in London in 1897. Martha Finley of Chillicothe Ohio, died 1909. A new Austrian constitution proclaimed. Dutch King and Queen visit Windsor. Irish National League of America organized. Canadian parliament rejects coercion bill. Dominion government vetoes BC anti Japanese legislation. Nova Scotia legislature grants women full suffrage.

Lord Lyons United States Hampshire England London Martha Finley Chillicothe Ohio Austria Netherlands Windsor Victoria Irish National League of America Dominion British Columbia Nova Scotia

Today’s Birthdays April 26 Feature Renowned Officials and Players

Sir Joseph Ward former New Zealand finance minister and premier born 68 years ago. Henry Morgenthau US Ambassador to Turkey born Mannheim Germany 64 years ago. Captain Hutch Ltone US Navy commander in France born Brooklyn NY 49 years ago. Ray B Caldwell Cleveland pitcher born Corydon Pennsylvania 32 years ago. John J Barry former Boston Braves manager born Meriden Connecticut 33 years ago.

Joseph Ward New Zealand Henry Morgenthau United States Turkey Mannheim Germany Captain Hutch Ltone VU. 8 France Brooklyn N. Y Ray B. Caldwell Cleveland Corydon John J. Barry Boston American League Baseball Meriden Conn

Traps and Checks Guard Route to Fiume at War's Edge

A 48 mile route from Trieste to Fiume is lined with nine carabineer posts and gates that scrutinize passports and documents. Travelers face multiple examinations at Abbazia and along No Man's Land, with trains delaying five hours and searchlights watching the approaches to prevent evasion of the guard lines.

Trieste Fiume d'Annunzio Carabineer Abbazia Italy No Man’s Land No Man's Land d’Annunzio

Economy Salvage House Sale at 1701 Hidalgo St

Army surplus sale listing 20000 Army shoes 1000 Army wool shirts 300 Army cotton mattresses 70000 Army leggings and many other items. Includes 1000 pairs ladies shoes new at less than cost of manufacture. Located at 1701 Hidalgo St. 3-3-tf.

Hidalgo St

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