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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1920
Page
8
The article weighs proposed payments to farmers who abandon cotton planting to curb boll worm risk. It argues for measuring losses against substitute crops, notes wide uncertainties in crop value, and warns against overpaying. It also critiques post revolution governance in Mexico and urges a people powered, humane system.
Reported Carrancista actions in Mexico City prison raise questions about the new government’s pledge of humane treatment. Officials promised no executions for political beliefs, yet killings in the penitentiary provoke world scrutiny and potential reprisals amid wartime passions.
San Francisco hosts the Seventh National Foreign Trade Convention with Far East Australasia and South America advisors among many U S business leaders. Governors senators bankers manufacturers and exporters will speak on foreign trade policy as the U S becomes a wartime creditor nation and imports rise to meet interest on loans.
J E Trout of the U S Immigration Service in Laredo says no border cass ports to Mexico are being issued until Washington clarifies policy in Nuevo Laredo. Americans may cross freely with existing passports, but all travelers to Mexico must have passports from an accredited government representative. Mexican citizens near consulates should secure passports now, as old Carranza documents remain valid until the regime is overthrown.
Mrs Ed Sanchez of 705 Rosario St Laredo testifies of kidney and back pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She describes dull kidney pain dizziness and fatigue prior to treatment and says she was cured after one box. Price 60c at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes the remedy.
Laredo onion shipments dropped sharply with only 20 carloads moving last night, totaling 1,055 carloads to date. The Bureau of Markets bulletin notes hot, clear conditions, decreasing haulings, moderate demand, weaker market, and lower prices with quality failing and condition good.
Beginning May 16 I will teach English classes during the summer at 717 Lincoln street. Seats for twenty boys or young men. Hours 8 30 a m to 12 noon. For particulars see me at above address or phone 401.
Public notice inviting all interested to book manicuring services at the City Barber Shop by calling 1103 for engagements. Date shown as 4-16-4 £ appears, may be an old rate or date reference.
Report from Nuevo Laredo states Juan M. Garcia, who resigned as customs collector, is likely to become revolutionary governor of Nuevo Leon as soon as the state falls under Obregonist control. Garcia won the last election but alleged irregularities led Carranza’s board to deprive him. he then served as collector before resigning during the Sonora upheaval.
Public bids for renting the City Park in the northern city area are due by May 16 1920. Committee members C Farias M Brennan and Albert Martin urge prompt conference on the matter.
Clyde Brennan son of Mr and Mrs M W Brennan recently received appointment to the Annapolis naval academy and after preparatory schooling was advised by wire that he successfully passed the examination for admission He will report to Annapolis for the physical and if he passes will be admitted The young man has many friends who wish him success
Laredo Lodge No. 1018 B P O Elks holds a regular meeting this evening at 8 30. Secretary A B Muller signs the notice. The gathering aims to review lodge matters and plan upcoming activities.
Garner Hill Gladstone N J vendor touts RAT-SNAP with bold claims, stating it kills rats effectively and leaves no lingering smell. Product comes in three sizes 26c 50c and 1 00 and is sold guaranteed by A Deutz Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
Ygnacio Benavides a prominent rancher banker and businessman and vice president of First State Bank & Trust Co of Laredo died after a heart attack in San Ignacio last evening about 9 30 he was 60. He returned to Laredo this morning and funeral set for 9 30 tomorrow at San Agustin Catholic Church with burial in the family plot. He was born October 30 1860 in Guerrero Tamaulipas Mexico and later ranched in Webb and Zapata counties. He leaves a wife two sons from first marriage five sons with second wife and an extended family including his mother brother and sister.
Economy Salvage House lists 20000 Army shoes 1000 Army wool shirts 300 Army cotton mattresses 20000 Army leggings and other items plus 1000 pairs ladies shoes new at below manufacturing cost, located at 1701 Hidalgo Street.
The Chamber of Commerce received a letter from Hon. John N. Garner containing a copy of a State Department opinion on a zone license system for preventing illicit arms shipments along the Mexican border. The letter explains that the State Department has not lifted the War Department ban but supports a border zone license plan with cooperation among military, Justice, and Treasury agencies to allow legitimate dealers and citizens to possess arms for self defense while stopping illegal shipments. It recommends contacting the Secretary of War for further information.
Progress on temporary Rio Grande bridge includes floored pontoons readying for service between Lanedos. Local ads note Home Ice stations on Market Street and Hidalgo corner open for business, plus Crumpler Sales Co offerings and theater feature at Strand Theatre.
Webb County Texas sheriff calls for probate notice publication in The Laredo Daily Times. Leila Hornaday DeWolf seeks letters testamentary. July term opens May 1920 docket. Public appearance and contest allowed. injunction against neglect. Public notice dated April 30 1920. delivered May 1 1920.
Notice in Probate announces guardianship for Maria A Gonzalez unsound mind. Juan Elias de la Garza filed for letters of guardianship to be heard at the Webb County Court, third Monday in May 1920 in Laredo. Interested parties may appear and contest the application. Published in The Laredo Daily Times May 1, 1920.
Webb county commissioners met in regular quarterly session at the courthouse yesterday afternoon led by County Judge A Winslow. The court planned to remain in session for the rest of the week and focused on disposing of 300000 worth of good roads bonds amid routine business.
H H Jefferies and Fred H Li garde were Webb county delegates to the Fifteenth district Republican convention in Brownsville. They returned to Laredo yesterday. Jefferies and R B Creager of Cameron county were chosen as the two district delegates to the Republican national convention in Chicago this July.
The Royal Theater opened last night with Bela Oropeza performing six Spanish dance numbers and songs in multiple costumes. Audiences praised her dancing and singing, while the program also includes five reels of film and Anita Stewart in The Fighting Shepherdess.
The Pacific Coast league opened to a fine start as reports indicate extensive activity and strong business across the circuit, signaling positive momentum for the season.
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