Hands Across the Sea and the Anglo American Bond
The piece argues Britain will not ally with Japan against the United States, citing London Spectator warnings of imperial disintegration and praising enduring Anglo American ties. It notes the foreign born population in New York and recalls wartime kinship among Americans, Brits, and Anzacs as proof the alliance would collapse if aimed at America.
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Great Britain
United States
Japan
London Spectator
England
British Empire
South Africa
London
New York City
America
Ireland
Canada
South America
Hanover
Spain
Germany
Manila
Nagasaki
Russia
Mother's Day Tribute to Mothers and Their Teachings
A reflection on Mother's Day praises mothers as divine guides through childhood and growth, noting their role in shaping character and comforting sorrow. It emphasizes memory, gratitude, and the enduring influence of a mother's lessons on who we become.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
A Mother Day Tribute to Mothers and Their Sacrifices
The piece extols mothers as guiding, divine figures who shape sons and endure shame for their children. It recalls Mary at the cross and Sinai’s command to honor parents, urging readers to remember their mothers this day whether living or departed and to emulate their selfless devotion.
Uncle Joe Cannon Turns Eighty Five in Illinoisan Service
The piece honors “Uncle Joe” Cannon as eighty five years old and highlights his unparalleled public service in the U S House. It notes his 48 years of ongoing membership since his first election, multiple terms as Speaker from 1903 to 1911, and records surpassing all but Henry Clay for tenure as presiding officer. Cannon, a North Carolina native, has lived in Illinois since early manhood.
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Joe” Cannon
Illinois
Cannon
Henry Clay
Mr. Cannon
North Carolina
Ilinois
Five Years Testimony for Deans Kidney Pills
A Laredo reader, W. S. Durborow, states he suffered back pains from cold and could not sit still. He reports that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved the attacks and later notes no trouble for a year. He says he would recommend the medicine and mentions buying it at Ideal Drug Store for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
W. S. Durborrow
Farragut St
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Milford’s Aunt Mollie Spencer Reflects on Service
In Milford, C., "Aunt Mollie" Spencer recalls serving as probation officer, police chief, and mayor and jokes that an official dog catcher might have been a future demand.
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Mollie” Spencer
Milford
Mirando No 3 Producing 100 Barrels Daily Says GM
The Times reports Mirando No 3 is producing 100 barrels per day though not the full capacity. O W Killam, Mirando Oil Co general manager, notes the well sits 18 inches into broken sand and 20 feet above the true sand found in Mirando No 2. Drilling Mirando No 4 aims for the lower sand with higher expected output. Webb Zapata counties show active oil field development and land leases remain brisk as new derricks rise across the Laredo district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Mirando No. 3
O. W. Killam
Mirando Oil Co
Mirando No. 2
No. 3
Miranda No. 4
Killam
Miranda
Mirando No. 4
Webb- Zapata Counties
Laredo
Relics of San Francisco Underworld Star in Uncharted Seas
At the Laredo Rialto Theatre tomorrow the film Uncharted Seas screens featuring Alice Lake. The special production uses relics from San Francisco’s once notorious underworld, famed for histories as romantic as fiction.
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San *fWfrancisco
DeMille's Old Wives for New Shown at Royal Tomorrow
Lavish sets and glamorous costumes mark Cecil B. DeMille's Old Wives for New hailed as a standout drama. The special production will be presented at the Royal on tomorrow and Monday with stunning scenery and skillful direction expected to please critics and audiences alike.
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Cecil B. DeMille
Trust Your Wife at Strand Theater Starring Katherine MacDonald
Katherine MacDonald heads a strong Strand Theater program for Sunday and Monday with the popular Trust Your Wife. The American beauty headlines a cast that guarantees full houses and solid support from a capable ensemble.
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Katherine MacDonald
Strand Theater
Prize Winners In Clean Up Campaign Contest
The committee of judges will deliver prizes to schools after selecting winners by numbers. Winners will be identified at each school including High School, grammar schools, Ursuline Convent, St Peter's and Mrs Ward private schools amid great pupil interest.
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Ursuline Convent
St. Peter’s
A. C. Hamilton
International Institute
Laredo
Gladys Sauvignet
Katherine French
Josephine Daiches
Ethel Lane
Eleanor Morrow
Elizabeth Bryan
Kathleen Aldridge
Katherine Landrum
Myrta Loftus
Angel
Dora Ostes
George Washington
Roberta Biggio
Anne McKinney
Dorothy Wilson
Father
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Fights Whooping Cough
The text warns whooping cough is dangerous for young children but shortens and often cures the illness when Chamberlains Cough Remedy is given without opiates. It has been used in epidemics with pronounced success and is described as safe and pleasant to take.
Laredo to Form Country Club As Plans Advance
At an Elks Club meeting in Laredo a nucleus for a city country club was formed with Dr. H C Hall as chairman and Asher R Smith as secretary. A site committee and bylaws group were chosen, two potential locations identified, and a next meeting set for Friday to finalize the permanent organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Elks Club
H. C. Hall
C. 8. McKinney
Asher R. Smith
Harry J. Sames
Charles Deutz
L. J. Christen
J. A. Rodriguez
W. J. Sames
J. C. Netzer
August C. Richter
J. R. Moore
J. B. DaCamara
J. T. Hassell
Justo 8. Penn
Country Club
Laredo Country Club
Tomorrow Is Mother's Day Across The Country
Poem and editorial urging remembrance of mothers for Mother's Day. Encourages wearing a white carnation, sending telegraphic greetings to distant mothers, and recognizing a mother as the dearest friend. Emphasizes gratitude for mothers and lasting debt of love.
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Mother
District Court Adjourned But Meets Again On Monday
The Webb county district court, after eight weeks and a 100 percent criminal conviction record, adjourned this afternoon. A new eight week term will convene Monday under District Judge Mullally as the grand jury is to be empaneled from listed gentlemen including C H Stowers, Antonio Valls, M T Cogley, Sam W Brown, and others.
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District Court
Sth
Webb County
Mullally
C. H. Stowers
Antonio Valls
M. T. Cogley
Sam W. Brown
Charles Deutz
Leopoldo Valdez
John T. Murphy
B. A. Puig
Eduardo Cruz
L. A. Morrow
C. 8. McKinney
S. BE. Woods
Sel Rubenstein
W. R. Muter
A. Saft
A. E. Garcia
Mothers Day proclaimed by Governor Neff observance at church
Governor Neff proclaims Sunday as Mothers Day and an observance service is set for 10 20 am at the Presbyterian Church. The Rialto Theater hosted Charley Ray in 19 and Phyllis as a Boy Scouts benefit with vaudeville acts. the play runs again today. Several marriage licenses issued include Manuel Rodriguez with Maria Martinez Simon Salas with Carmen Jimenez and Crecencio Mendez with Juliana Cantu. A light near rain fell on Laredo and nearby areas totaling .03 inches before dawn. Many local residents expected to visit the Miranda oil field tomorrow to view the pump in operation.
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Neff
Presbyterian Church
Rialto Theater
Charley Ray
Phyllis
Manuel Rodriguez
Maria Martinez
Simon Salas
Carmen Jimenez
Crecencio Mendez
Juliana Cantu
Laredo
Miranda
Fort McIntosh Notes Show Parade and Concert Plans
The weekly regimental parade led by Major D. M. Cheston Jr. occurred yesterday. A bridge party hosted by Captain and Mrs. W A Moncure featured many guests with prizes won by Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Goodwyn, Captain Dodge, and Captain Parkhurst. A sacred concert by the regimental band is set for 9 AM tomorrow at the Post bandstand. Companies D H and M head to the rifle range for record scoring and four arms will fire together simulating a front line. The Second Battalion expects a two week return. Captain Gray’s condition improves and he hopes to return soon.
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W. A. Moncure
Bridge
Cochran
F. W. Hemenway
T. Rogers
Alice Rogers
D. Lee Hooper
Kaiser
L. P. Stewart
Parkhurst
Lehman
Finney
C. Goodwyn
Death of Matias Zepeda Reported in New Orleans
Telegram received by Royle K. Mims president of the First State Bank and Trust Co from Joe Herrera in New Orleans informs that Matias Zepeda proprietor of a meat market in the city market died there this morning. Remains to be brought to Laredo with Mr Herrera. funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Matias Zepeda
New Orleans
Royle K. Mims
First State Bank & Trust Co
Joe Herrera
Laredo
Herrera
Mother's Day Services Invited at Post Chapel and Target Range
Chaplain Isbell issues invitations to a Mother's Day service at the Post Chapel at 10 45 a m and at the Target Range at 730 p m All mothers are guests of honor and the program honors those who have passed while uplifting the living It includes special music and welcomes all attendees.
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Isbell
Post Chapel
Chamberlain's Liniment Cures Severe Lumbago
A Brockport, New York resident reports rapid relief from lumbago after applying Chamberlain's Liniment. She says she was bedridden and could not turn, but using the liniment promptly drove away the pains.
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Chamberlain
F. J. Dann
Brockport
N. Y
Community church society meeting schedule
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church meets at 6 45 PM Sunday. The Junior B Y P U of the Baptist Church meets at 4 PM. The Senior B Y P U meets at 7 PM. The Epworth League of the Methodist Church meets at 6 30 PM. The Woman's Missionary Society meets at 4 PM at the Methodist Church.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
The
Baptist Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Woman's Missionary Society
West Wind and Local Notices in Border Town News
A poem opening flows into a series of local notes from Laredo describing departures for health reasons, a Germany trip, visitors from San Benito, upcoming engagements and weddings, and social events. The piece highlights a June wedding, a shower for Miss Ferrara, a school recital with prize winners, and a recital program detailing student performances.
Soviet bent on world trade seeks to open exchanges
The Soviet representative Dr Koudish in Constantinople said Moscow aims to open commerce with the world but current conditions hinder purchases due to overstocked manufacturers. He noted efforts to restart oil exports from Baku to Batum, organize trade exchanges with South Russia, and resupply manganese and Georgia. The government promises 90 percent of crop proceeds go to peasants, with 10 percent to the state, as spring sowing is encouraged.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Russia
Dr. Koudish
South
United States
Soviet Georgia
Baku
Batum
Moscow
Notice of Auction of Refused Alfalfa Car in Laredo Texas
The International and Great Northern Railroad Receiver James A Baker will sell at public auction for cash a car load of 610 bales of alfalfa hay in Laredo Webb County Texas between 4 and 5 pm May 1 1921. Shipment from El Paso December 27 1920 to Heid Brothers Laredo was refused for quality and advertised to satisfy freight and demurrage charges. Sale on Team Track Hidalgo with delivery available on payment of all charges by date of sale. E B Wright agent for Receiver. 4-28-td.
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International & Great Northern Railroad
James A. Baker
Laredo
Webb
State of Texas
el Paso
Texas
Heid Brothers
Hidalgo
E. B. Wright
France proposes compulsory physical training for schoolgirls
Eau Claire Wisconsin appoints its first policewoman. Queen Sophia of Greece reportedly becomes a convert to woman suffrage. France proposes compulsory physical training for schoolgirls as a national policy of interest to women.
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France
Eau Claire
Wis
Queen Sophia
Greece
Notice of Bankruptcy Sale in Webb County Texas
Public auction conducted by referee J C Scott in the Southern District of Texas on May 21 1921 from 10am to 4pm at the Webb County Courthouse Laredo Texas. It sells free of liens the Bor Tex Oil Company estate including a 10000 acre Ortiz lease Webb County 10 miles NW of Laredo a 60 acre DeLeon area lease Comanche County Texas and one drilling set with oil drilling machinery fixtures and tools. F M Ramsay trustee signed May 5 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Scott
Texas
Webb County
Laredo
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Clyde Beaman
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John O. Buenz
Mr. Mansur
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Mrs. Shahady
Sanchez
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Dario Sanchez
Mary Ruth
Wilbur Price Allen
S. de la Garza
Celina Ferrara
F. M. Ramsay
Bor-Tex Oil Company
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Josephine Datches
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Papa
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Elizabeth Bunn
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