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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1920
Page
12
The piece argues against anti-boll worm zones and warns that restricting cotton areas could depress farm values, urging protection to keep pests in check. It highlights past boll pests, the delta’s recovery via diversified farming, and the need for government support to farmers facing crop shifts and higher costs.
A solemn editorial recalls Lincoln and the fallen, urging Americans to honor the dead by renewed loyalty to freedom and equality. It emphasizes remembering graves from Lexington to Gettysburg, preserving the flag, and pledging to defend the nation with unwavering devotion. The piece laments neglect of Memorial Day and calls for continued care of soldiers’ graves and dedication to the ideals for which they died.
Associated Press reports Omaha street car conductor E. Harrington faced an armed highwayman at the end of his run. Harrington surrendered $52 but resisted the robber’s demand for a watch belonging to his late wife, took the pistol and beat the assailant unconscious. He will receive £500 from the street railway company. The robber Henry Smith planned to rob more after a 56 cent pie and coffee charge at a local restaurant.
County Surveyor E J Foster travels to Zapata to begin locating twenty five sites for shallow wells for Garcia Oil Co a Hebrohhville and St Louis backed firm that has leased land in the county. Drilling will start immediately with machinery on site and work to rapid depth. Webb Zapata Oil Co already operates on leases nearby and pursues a deep test well targeting 3000 feet to yield a heavy flow.
A reflective note on Lincoln at Gettysburg and the duty of living to honor heroic soldiers. It cites the dedication speech and argues that the living must honor those who died by measuring their own worthiness of the sacrifice and continuing the cause for which they gave their lives.
Memorial services Sunday afternoon at Ellis Hall for Webb county men who died in World War I. Laredo Post 69 American Legion and citizens organize with band, prayers, addresses, and songs. Names include Cousineau Loftus Winch Bigden Woo dul Bold Correu Little Diaz Lopez Hastings Carrejo Garcia Rendon Ibarra Akabass Zamora Folsom Smith Lake Ford.
Eduardo Idar, named vice-consul in Laredo under Consul Laraco, resigns to take effect May 31. He leaves as the provisional government under de la Huerta reorganizes the Mexican diplomatic post and appoints the revolutionary consul now in charge.
William Farnum stars in The Orphan at the Royal Theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday. The Fox production set in the West features Farnum as an outlaw opposed by cow punchers in Ford's Station with a plot of stage coach holdups, friendship with the Sheriff, and a romance with a beautiful girl.
The usual services commemorate dead soldiers at Fort McIntosh tomorrow morning starting at 10. The flag will be at half mast at reveille, followed by band music, an address, and graves decorated with tiny flags and flowers. Ladies of Laredo are urged to bring flowers and flags to assist. Public invited.
Sunday evening at seven o'clock a Union service of the two Christian Endeavor Societies will be held in the Presbyterian Church. The subject is Christ and Young People. A cordial invitation is extended to the general public to attend this young people's meeting.
The Rialto Theater in Laredo owned by local managers will hold its grand opening next Tuesday night. Featured will be Bright Skies starring Zasu Pitts and A Gum Riot with Hank Mann, plus orchestra music led by Mrs. Travis Bruce Bunn. The venue boasts modern projection machines, a beaded screen, fine scenery, stylish floor coverings, and top equipment. Weddington and Daniels aim to deliver a first rate motion picture experience.
Battling Hanson of this city defeated Young Murray of the Medical Department in a closely contested match at Fort McIntosh. Hanson, a longtime boxing favorite, did not kayo Murray but won on points amid a highly exciting, crowd-pleasing display. Murray’s return followed a long layoff and previous six round draw with Battling Bailey.
The Webb County Commissioners Court will sit as a board of equalization at the Court House in Laredo on Monday June 14 1920 and continue until business is disposed of. Clerk J A Rodriguez notes offices closed all day Monday for Decoration Day.
Mrs Bruce Travis Bunn learns of her father Remb W Gebhardt's death in Gainesville Texas on Thursday She left immediately to attend the funeral Gebhardt was noted as a musical composer with much ability Friends in Laredo extend heartfelt sympathy to the family.
The International Realty Co of Laredo moves its office from 611 Flores Avenue to 707 Salinas Avenue, the former office of Judge Hal W Greer, J E Cotter Manager, dated May 29, 1931.
The Cactus Oil Co drilling at the Callahan Spur near Webb Texas reports depth 936 feet with ongoing work night and day. Geologists note oil indications in the same well, with a reported 1417 feet as a benchmark for potential production. Driller is underreaming and setting casing in a 10 inch hole at about 986 feet with no cave-ins or major obstacles observed.
Bids will be received at this office in Laredo Texas until June 15 1920 for handling the U S Mail for the Texas Mexican By Co at Laredo Texas between the Post Office and the International and Great Northern Ak R passenger depot for one year beginning July 1 1920. W DeWOLF Vice Pres and Gen Mer 6 6 30t
Citizens of Laredo and all Webb county Americano Legion members and relatives are urged to attend the memorial services at Ellis Hall tomorrow at 4 20 pm in memory of Webb county men who died in the recent world war. Decoration Day observance Monday as banks and government offices close. Fort McIntosh to hold exercises. Local imports from Mexico include three carloads beer ixtle sugar and rope with sugar at 30 cents per pound. a new baby boy born to Mr and Mrs G E Lundsehen. mother and child reported well. The Royal Theater shows The Mother of His Children this evening with Gladys Brockwell. Rialto Theater grand opening next Tuesday. Pind Husbands at Royal Sunday and Monday. The Orphan with William Farnum on Tuesday and Wednesday. Births noted at the Heights.
In Webb County Texas guardian Juan Elias de la Garza applies to the County Judge for an order to lease mineral rights on 833 acres belonging to Maria A. Gonzalez estate. Hearing set June 6, 1920 at the Courthouse in Laredo.
Webb County Texas to sell Lot 6 Block 92 Western Division City of Laredo at courthouse door on first Tuesday of July 1920 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in partition action Manuela C de Rodriguez et al versus Valentin Flores et al. Antonio Salinas Sheriff Fr LIGARDE Deputy.
The Times publishes a compact social page listing Fort McIntosh officers dinners, church society meetings at multiple venues, and upcoming dances. Readers are invited to contribute items while keeping names signed for verification. Also featured are short society notices, travels, and a large Cotillon evening honoring Miss Margaret Heye with many local families in attendance.
One million gallons of whiskey have been withdrawn from Kentucky bonded warehouses since January. The withdrawals are the subject of a federal trial in Louisville testing a Kentucky tax of fifty cents per gallon on liquor. Kentucky bonded warehouses held about 69 million gallons last December.
O P Bailey of Calumet and Hecla Mining Co told the joint international water ways commission in Marquette that a Great Lakes to Atlantic canal would ease labor strain. Copper mine officials face stiff eastern competition as workers favor easier commutes and lower travel costs. Bailey called the waterway a potential solution to the copper country labor problem.
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