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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1920

Page

10

Knoxs Defense in Debate on War Powers Resolution

Commentary argues the Knox resolution is a political defense against Republican opponents. It claims the senate cannot treaty with foreign nations, supports ratifying the Versailles peace treaty to end the war, and warns that delaying ratification risks upheaval and political manipulation. The piece labels Wilson’s position as lawful and urges swift ratification to restore normal conditions.

Knox Mr. Knox Mr. Wilson Senate Wilson Ta Tkred Mir. Knox Emisgeres Wilson Leither Sion

Uncalled for Slur in Spanish Interview Version

A Spanish section of a Laredo morning paper printed a version of a recent American’s interview from Mexico. The English edition lacked a paragraph, which appears in the Spanish text, noting that Tony has been suppressed. The article remarks on Americans living well with Mexicans and the mutual respect this fosters.

Laredo Mexico Tony

No Title Given But Racial Anger Over Mexico Comment

A Chicago newspaper rails at an American who reportedly claimed diamond safety in Mexico but would fear it in Chicago. It denounces the slur on Americans, contrasts Mexico and Chicago crime, defends Mexicans, and urges mutual respect between American and Mexican communities in Laredo and beyond.

Mexico Chicago Tampico Laredo

Onion Rush Continues With 74 Carloads Last Night

Movement of Laredo Bermuda unions to market out of the Laredo Section continues at a heavy rate. Last night's shipments totaled 74 carloads with 49 via I. G. Nailway and 25 over the Texas-Moyiren road. Grand total rises to 1,868 carloads and activity is expected to stay lively through month end.

Laredo Bermuda Laredo

Mrs Graves Advises RAT-SNAP for Pest Victory

Mrs Mary Graves shares her foul poultry raising experience. Three years since buying an incubator she earned profits after rats stole chicks. A friend supplied RAT-SNAP. morning check revealed dead rats, then they vanished. The ad touts three sizes 25c 60c and $100 sold and guaranteed by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.

Mary Graves Graves A. Deutz & Brother City Drug Co Sanitary Grocery B. F. Carpenter Woodbridge N. J

Economy Salvage House Offers Army Gear at Low Prices

The advert lists 20,000 Army shoes 1,000 Army wool shirts 2300 Army cotton mattresses 20,000 Army leggings and many other articles 1,000 pairs of ladies shoes new priced below factory cost at 1701 Hidalgo St setting up business nearby.

Hidalgo St. Sett

Grand Jury to Convene to Investigate Charges

A grand jury in district court, discharged yesterday, was ordered reconvened tomorrow at 9 AM to investigate Agustin Cano, a former Carranza army captain, arrested last night nine miles down the Rio Grande from Laredo by state rangers. Cano is charged with bringing Mexican laborers across the Rio Grande, then holding them up and robbing them of money and valuables. Local officers report Carranza officials and others allegedly exploited laborers smuggled into Nuevo Laredo and on the American side, with Rivera’s rangers capturing Cano and moving him to Laredo for the special grand jury session.

Agustin Cano Carranza Army Rio Grande Laredo Cano Nuevo Laredo Carranza Fire Grande Franklin Band of Thieves

Public notice about manicuring services at City Barber Shop

To the public in geidhai. Ladies are gentlemen who wish to have manicuring done please call at the City Barber Shop or phone 1103 for engagements, 4-16-1f.

Geidhai

Desertion case heirloom Dinovi arrested at border

Immigration Inspector Monahan detained Mario George Dinovi a Camp Stanley quartermaster deserter while he sought a Mexico passport at the international footbridge in Laredo. Dinovi admitted desertion and will be sent back to San Antonio via military authorities. Reporter notes rat control ad included.

Monahan Mario George Dinovi Camp Stanley Mexico Dinovi Quartermaster’s Corps Laredo International Footbridge Philadelphia Fort McIntosh San Antonio

Bliss Native Oil Ad Promises Quick Relief for Pains

An old advertisement touts Bliss Native Oil from The Alonzo O. Bliss Medical Company Washington DC as quick relief for chest neck arm pains sprains strains sore muscles and rheumatic pains caused by inclement weather with claimed improvements in blood circulation. Price listed as 60c and 26c per bottle.

BLISS Alonzo O. Bliss Medical Company Washington, D.C

Oil drilling rush continues across several Texas wells

Rio Grande Oil Co resumes at about 200 feet with double shift near Santo Tomas tract north of Laredo after a cave in. Miranda Oil Co paused at 870 feet due to water shortages but expects quick restart. Bor-Tex Oil Co resumes at Ortiz ranch near Laredo between 800 and 900 feet. Cactus Oil Co near Webb station around 1000 feet showing oil indications. Hughes Petroleum Co three miles south of Torrecillas making good progress, down several hundred feet.

Rio Grande Ol & Gas Co Santo Tomas Laredo Tulsa Oklahoma Miranda Oil Co Zapata County Webb County Bor-Tex Oil Co Ortiz Ranch Cactus Old Co Webb Station Hughes Petroleum Co Torrecillas

Prominent Delegation to Witness Laredo Eagle Pass Baseball Double Header

A large delegation from Eagle Pass led by the city mayor will accompany the Eagle Pass High School baseball team to Laredo on Saturday. The double header begins at 2 30 PM at Aviation Field with Laredo and Eagle Pass meeting in two games. The Thirty seventh Infantry band will provide music and tickets are sold by Laredo High School team members.

Eagle Pass Laredo Aviation Field Thirtyseventh Infantry

Appointment of revolutionary consul at Laredo

Arturo de Saracho, former Mexican consul general to Japan, is announced as commercial agent at Laredo for the revolutionary government. He arrives after meeting local residents and will act as representative of the revolutionary authorities until Mexico resolves its internal dispute.

Arturo de Saracho Japan Carranza Mexican Revolutionary Headquarters Laredo Mr. de Saracho de Saracho Melquiades Garcia Revolutionary Government of Mexico

English department stores study tour to United States

A delegation of twenty leading English dry goods merchants arrives in New York to study American department store methods and trade conditions. They tour major cities nationwide with sixteen U S store owners, joining the National Retail Dry Goods Association convention in San Francisco in early June.

New York United States Canada England Great Britain His Majesty's Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce Drapers' Chamber of Trade United Kingdom Boston Washington Pittsburgh Dayton Cleveland Toledo Chicago St. Louis Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City San Francisco Los Angeles Yosemite Valley Portland Seattle Vancouver Winnipeg Toronto Ottawa Montreal National Retail Dry Goods Association

Government Sale of Condemned Cartridges in Laredo Court

Under an order of the U S District Court at Laredo Texas dated April 27 1920 a cash sale will be held for the highest bid at 10 a m May 20 1920 in the Federal Building Court Room Laredo Texas of condemned merchandise including 16 boxes 32 automatic cartridges 13 boxes 32 long cartridges 9 boxes 25 automatic Colt cartridges 3 boxes 32 S W long cartridges 21 boxes 38 S W special cartridges 9 boxes 32 Winchester cartridges 12 boxes 38 8 S W special cartridges 7 boxes 38 automatic cartridges 2 boxes 32 S W long cartridges 550 30 30 cartridges 145 Mauser cartridges 35 cartridges 145 automatic pistol 1 small box 20 30 cartridges 1 32 automatic pistol 2 boxes shells 1 old pistol 38 cal 8 W 80 boxes 22 cal cartridges.

Do Your Best Keep Health for Family Work

Everyone should do all he can to provide for his family by keeping his body in top condition. Constipation biliousness and indigestion hinder work. Use Chamberlain tablets as directed and you will soon feel better and able to work a full day.

Chamberlain

Berlin Coal Prices Jump After War, Soar 1200 Percent

Berlin reports coal prices have surged to 12 times and more than before the war, signaling severe energy strain. Officials warn households and industries face rising costs as power supplies tighten and imports slow.

Berlin

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Constitutional Cure

There is more catarrh in this region than other diseases and local remedies failed. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, is a constitutional remedy taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any case Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney &O Druggista

Money Makers Highlighted in Times Want Ad Column

A compact Times page features eight money making ideas and six notable listings. The column outlines opportunities and services, emphasizing practical options for readers seeking income or employment cues.

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Rio Grande Oil & Gas Co Bor. Tex Oil Co Miranda Royal Oliver Remington Underwood Corona Smith J. W. Falvella Times Office W. H. Mims & Co S. A. Westbrook, Suc’sr Lincoln St Ted Chiroprac Tor Ella A. Chittenden D.C Bertani Money Makers
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