Diaz Joins Rebels to Power as Avenger of Past Feuds
Friday’s Daily notes Felix Diaz has joined other rebel bands in Vera Cruz and remains opposed to Carranza. The piece portrays Diaz as weak, exile-prone, and politically unreliable while assessing the broader Mexican rebellion, U.S. recognition hesitations, and the fragile post revolt government under Obregon.
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Felix Diaz
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Madero
Mexico City
Blanquet
Huerta
Diaz
Obregon
Villa
Gulf
Yucatan
Wilson
The Paper Problem and Early Bridge Closings
A historical note on newsprint paper costs and rising newspaper sizes, linking linotype and publicity to waste, followed by a city report: an accord between American and Mexican officials will open the international footbridge from 7 am to 1 pm starting June 1, with Laredo as the sole port closing early due to insufficient night guard staff.
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Linotype
Phen
Laredo
J. E. Trout
U.S. Immigration Service
Paper supply crisis warns of Alaska forests as solution
The article argues against wasteful use of white paper and urges conservation of Alaska forests to meet one third of U S paper demand. It calls for expert forest management near mills and hydroelectric pulp production to reduce costs and extend supplies while avoiding exploitation of public timber resources.
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Rege
Linotype
Wood
Alaska
Michigan
Wisconsin
Maine
Gladys Brockwell Stars in The Mother of His Children at the Royal
Gladys Brockwell stars as an Arabian princess in Fox’s The Mother of His Children opening at the Royal Theatre Saturday. Director Edward J. Le Saint outfits the Arabian salon with lavish, period-accurate furnishings and exotic touches, creating a mystic splendor praised as a complete artistic success.
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Fox
Gladys Brockwell
Royal Theatre
Edward J. le Saint
Yve
Levant
Visit Postponed by Longshoremen Strike in Foreign Ports
The Swiss Economical Mission of 100 tourists has had their visit to Cincinnati postponed due to a longshoremen strike in foreign ports. They are now expected to arrive in Cincinnati in the early fall. The mission aims to study American trade conditions.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
America
The War Taxes the Nerve Energy of the Country
The article urges total mental and physical concentration to win the war. It warns that fatigue, memory lapses, insomnia, digestive issues, and crankiness signal a breaking nervous system and imply the need to take action to preserve stamina.
Sensapersa Blood Tonic Promises Nerve Strength
A vintage advertisement touts Sensapersa as a blood tonic and nerve sedative to rebuild worn nerves and tissues. It claims nerves improve in ten days and daily strain resistance rises, offering two sizes, 50c and 1.00, via druggists or City Drug Co.
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City Drug Co
City approves order for modern street rebuilding outfit
Alderman J B DaCamara chairing the street and bridge committee with Mayor Leopoldo Villegas approved a large street reconstructing outfit. A twelve ton roller with scarifiers and gasoline power will arrive within thirty days to convert Laredo thoroughfares into weather proof highways. The administration push aims to end delays and fulfill promises for a better Laredo as councils work on plans.
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J. B. DaCamara
Leopoldo Villegas
Laredo
DaCamara
Notice by dairyman on milk purity in Laredo
A Laredo dairy proprietor proclaims he was not among seven local dairymen found by the state pure food inspector to have milk watered down. He states he sells milk as 100 percent pure and denies using water as a stretcher.
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Laredo
State Pure Food
Legion members to assemble for Decoration Day services
All members of the American Legion are requested to assemble at Elks Hall at 4 o clock sharp Sunday afternoon for memorial services. The public is cordially invited to attend, GEO LANG Asst Adjt.
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American Legion
Elks Hall
Geo, Lang
Asst
John Walls praised for defending Mexican voters in Texas
A letter lauds John Walls for securing an injunction to protect an uneducated Mexican voter's rights, praising his fairness and brotherly American spirit. The writer envisions Walls later serving Texas as Attorney General and strengthening Texas Mexico relations through unselfish service and integrity.
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Carranza
Obregon
Mexico
United States
Lone Star
John Walls
Texas
Times Ad Offer Watch for Daily Opportunities
A brief notice invites readers to watch THE TIMES daily for opportunities and promises a 0 cent per month rate. The message emphasizes ongoing access and discounts.
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the Times
Laredo Trade and Local Notices Highlight May 1921
A collage of classified items notes importations from Mexico via Laredo, including ixtle and baskets, a major shoe sale at Goodman's, rental ads, and real estate services. Also listed are court auctions of seized munitions, theater features at Royal and Rialto, and a death notice for Maria Isabel Humphrey.
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Mexico
Laredo
Ixtle
Goodman's Shoe
Lincoln Street
J. RE. Fowler
Crumpler Sales Co
U.S
Walker
Kahn
International Realty Co
Flores Avenue
J. EB. Cotter
Congressman Garner to Visit Laredo in Near Future
The Times reports a letter from Congressman John Nance Garner of Texas Fifteenth District expressing hope to visit Laredo soon before returning to Washington. Garner is welcomed in Laredo and regarded as one of the nation's ablest lawmakers.
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John N. Garner
Times
Laredo
the Times
John Nance Garner
Fifteenth
Texas
Mike
Washington
Garner
National Congress
American Tennis Team to Sail for Davis Cup in England
The American tennis team that will represent the United States in the Davis Cup matches in England next July sails from New York tomorrow. The squad will reach England in time to compete in the English championship tournament set for next month.
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New York
United States
England
Webb County Delegates Honored at Republican Convention
Webb county men Hardie H Jefferies Fred H Li zardo Roy Campbell John J Murphy and A J Norton returned from San Antonio where the Webb county delegation won distinction. Li zardo was chosen presidential elector from the 16th district Campbell an alternate elector at large, Jefferies a delegate to the national convention in Chicago on June 8.
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Hardie H. Jefferies
Fred H. Ligarde
Roy Campbell
John J. Murphy
A. J. Norton
Webb County
San Antonio
Mr. Campbell
Fred H. Lizardo
Texas
Hardie H
Jefferies
Chicago
Passing Of Historic Devonshire House Delays Jamaica Event
London reports Devonshire House sale prompts postponement of the Jamaica from May 30 to June 13. The Devonshire legacy, famed art treasures and social fêtes, contrasts with the building’s exterior ugliness. Father Fidel cites schedule conflicts to ensure a grand Jamaica succeeds.
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London
Devonshire House
Ol Linnon
Buckingham Palace
Piccadilly
Berkeley House
Anne
Mary
Duke of Devonshire
Devonshire
Georgiana
Murillos
Franz Hals
Rubens
Ditchess
Joshua Reynolds
Father Fidel
Jamaica
Fidel
Masonic Notice Invites Laredo Lodge Brethren Tonight
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M at 8 o clock tonight. Work in F C degree. All visiting brethren invited to attend. Fritz Werner W M.
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Laredo
A. FL
A. M
Fritz Werner
W. M
Martin Confesses Theft After Apprehension in Laredo
John H W Martin a former U S Navy man from the East is jailed in Laredo charged with stealing a suit of clothes and a valise from John Bruni s store. Arrested Wednesday he confessed to the theft named the buyer of the goods and led police to recover them. He remains in jail awaiting examining trial.
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John HW. Martin
U. S. Navy
Laredo
John Bruni
Martin
Miartin
Record Apple Crop in Shenandoah Cumberland District
Winchester May 28 A record apple crop is indicated in the Shenandoah Cumberland district extending 215 miles from Staunton Virginia to Harrisburg Pennsylvania with about 3 100 000 bearing trees Weather during winter and spring was more favorable than in several years no frost damage reported and blooms set well Federal horticulturists call the district one of the most important apple producing sections in the country
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Associated Press
Winchester
Shenandoah Cumberland
Staunton
Harrisburg
Webb County Delegates Return From Convention
Webb county delegates J R Moore Asher R Smith and Robert Lee Bobbitt returned from Dallas where they attended the State Democratic presidential convention. Moore was chosen as a delegate from the fifteenth district to the Democratic National convention in San Francisco June 26. A Y Baker of Uvalde county was also selected from the district.
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J. R. Moore
Asher R. Smith
Robert Lee Bobbitt
Dallas
Webb County
Mr. Moore
Fifteenth
San Francisco
A. Y. Baker
Uvalde County
Herman to Defend Title in Lawrence Open-Air Bout
Pete Herman will defend his bantamweight title in Lawrence Massachusetts tomorrow in an open-air show. Challenger Joe Lynch of New York is considered the likely winner and has previously secured three newspaper decisions over Herman. The twelve-round bout will be decided by decision with a 118 pound weigh-in.
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Lawrence
Mass
Pete Herman
Joe Lynch
New York
Lynch
Herman
History and potato trade in early English racing and Lancaster
The piece notes that horse racing in England dates to the tenth century, detailing a six centennial timeline. It also recalls Lancaster New Hampshire where fifteen years ago potatoes sold for ten cents per bushel and many bushels were dumped into the river due to lack of demand.
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England
Lancaster
N. H
Archbishop envies American foreign missions funding
London reports the Archbishop of Canterbury lauding American generosity in foreign missions at a Society for Promotion of Christian Knowledge meeting. He contrasts the United States’ pledge of £33,006,000 for five years and a £2,000,000 annual grant by the Methodist Episcopal Church with the Church of England’s struggle to raise £20,000.
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Associated Press
London
Archbishop of Canterbury
Society For Promotion of Christian Knowledge
Atlantic
England
Methodist Episcopal Church
Foreign Mission Board
Church of England
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN Items span prisons education suffrage and industry
Less than fifty years ago women prisoners in Tennessee were employed in breaking rock for street paving. Bradford Academy founded in 1803 claims to be the oldest New England institution for women’s higher education. Madame Sarojius Maudu, a leading suffragist, will speak at the International Women Suffrage Alliance meeting in Geneva. Mrs Claire W Stoken of Petrolia Ontario runs a nitroglycerine factory supplying material for torpedoing oil wells.
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Tennessee
Bradford
Mass
New England
Sarojius Maudu
India
Allance
Geneva
America
Claire W. Stoken
Petrolia
Ont
Herbal Remedy Ad Promises Clean Bowels After Illness
An aged promotional notice urges thorough cleansing for health after months indoors. It touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as an unmatched cleanser and directs readers to start tonight at Herrera's Pharmacy.
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Hollister
Herrera
Rocky Mountain
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