Why We Must Pay Yet Another Rail Freight Hike
In Tuesday's Daily a warning that freight rates may rise about 30 percent if the Interstate Commerce Commission backs rail executives. Expenses have surged over 100 percent while revenues lag, squeezing stockholder returns to under one percent. A New York financier signals possible government ownership debates, as investors flee rail investments amid scarce capital. The piece argues railroads need capital for repairs and extensions, or risk government operation at a loss and higher prices for everyday goods.
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Inter State Commerce
Asa
Elliott
New York
Commission
Hailiott
Reuniting Methodist Episcopal North and South for unity
After seventy years apart the Methodist Episcopal Church North and South are proposed to reunite to boost service and efficiency. The plan aims to end duplication, align discipline and origins, and create a streamlined church structure for today.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
Css
Reuniting Churches Advancing Unity Across Faiths
The piece argues for reunification of Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian branches to end wasteful duplications. It cites World War service teamwork, threats from Bolshevism and extremism, and the need for broader unity in Christendom to meet modern conditions and strengthen church influence. It emphasizes concerted effort and the power of a united church.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
Europe
Michigan Medics Open Annual Kalamazoo Meeting
Kalamazoo Mich May 25 The opening here today of the annual meeting of the Michigan State Medical profession from all parts of the State. The sessions will continue over tomorrow and Thursday.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Michigan State Medical Profession
For a Weak Stomach Diet Advice and Laxative Use
For a weak stomach the article advises aging and job suited diet and regular bowels. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets when meals feel excessive and constipation occurs.
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Chamberlain
Onion shipping nears end as cotton planting advances in Webb county
Laredo section farmers shift from onion shipments to cotton with 10,000 to 12,000 acres in Webb county slated for planting. By May end the full acreage is expected set out, with potential yields ranging from 5,000 to 8,000 bales depending on conditions and irrigation.
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Laredo
Webb County
Associated Charities Hospital Report Opens Summer Fund Drive
The Associated Charities Hospital at 402 Vidaurri Ave reports winter operation supported by gifts, no fees charged, and inclusive care during the flu season. It lists patients treated, notes cooperation with city and county officials, and appeals for donations to avoid a summer deficit before the Fall Tag Day.
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Associated Charities
Associated Charities Hospital
Vidaurri Ave
Bell Johnson
H. M. Austin
John T. Halsell
Rk. A. Staben
Lorenza Flores
Adalberta Tamez
Alejandro Hernandez
Lewis Walker
Alicia Chiarella
Reynaldo
Isabel
Celso Garcia
John Hardy
Santiago Alaniz
Anita Corona
Juan Cortez
Angel Gonzalez
Francisco Magana
Frank Moose
Lorenzo Salinas
Maria Ramirez
Charles Sims
R. F. Beeks
Doroteo Amesquita
Sabino Reyes
Vicente Tovar
Elvira Garcia
Luz Guajardo
Manuela Lara
Aurora Chiarella
Iwla Maldonada
J. A. Burnett
Lawrence H. Wharton
Nuevo Laredo Jubilates As Provisional President Named
Crowds in Nuevo Laredo and observers in Laredo celebrate after military officials report from Mexico City that Adolfo de la Huerta of Sonora has been named provisional president to serve until the September general election. The move challenges General Obregon's potential 1919 presidency.
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Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Mexico City
Mexican Congress
Adolfo de la Huerta
Sonora
Mexico
Alvaro Obregon
Stop That Ache Use Doan's Kidney Pills in Laredo Case
Mrs A Leichhardt of 901 Rosario St says kidney pains and backache eased after using four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills bought at City Drug Store. She reports regulated kidneys and relief from blurred vision. Price 60 cents at dealers. Don’t ask for kidney remedy, request Doan's Pills from FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Laredo
A. Leichhardt
Rosario St
City Drug Store
Doan
Governor Renfrow Optimistic About South Texas Future
Kon W C Renfrow, Miranda Oil Co director and former Oklahoma governor, returns to Laredo awaiting a big Miranda well on the Zapata county lease. He urges optimism for the area, citing geologists who say the northeastern Zapata Laredo district may soon be a major oil producing center.
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Kon
W. C. Renfrow
Miranda Oil Co
Oklahoma
Laredo
Hamilton Hotel
Zapata County
Renfrow
Notice to Patrons From Local Dairyman
Notice states one of seven Laredo dairymen did not meet state pure food standards as his milk contained extra water. The writer asserts he does not water down milk and sells 100 percent pure milk.
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Laredo
State Pure Food Inspector
Economy Salvage House Sale At Hidalgo Street
Army footwear uniforms and textiles listed for sale at 1701 Hidalgo St. 200 cotton mattresses and 20,000 pairs of leggings plus 1,000 ladies shoes new offered at under cost of manufacture. Sale date March 3.
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Hidalgo St
Don’t Always Blame Hens When Eggs Are Scarce
A vintage notice promotes RAT-SNAP rodent bait with a claim that rats steal eggs. It urges breaking the cake into travel paths and promises rat elimination. Advertising copy lists prices 25c 50c and $1.00 and credits A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery as sellers.
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A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Trains Run Without Soldier Guards Amid Mexican Arrivals
Readable items note that since the Carranga government fell, trains from Mexico run without soldier guards, though past guard presence kept bands at bay and helped passengers sleep. Other items advertise gasoline saver products, real estate services in Laredo, a list of marriage licenses, farm tractors, plumbing, auto services, and local notices.
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Carranga
Mexico
Pedro Eb, Gonzalez
Josefa Osorio
Jose Armenta
Francisca Diaz
Crumpler Sales Co
Juarez Plumbing
Bellmont
Main Ave
Ferrara Buys Laredo Residence. Plans Home There
Don Vicente Ferrara, Monterey prominent citizen, now residing in Laredo with family at Flores Avenue and Farragut Street, purchases No 10 3 4 of Lot 9 Block 1386 W D from Dorothy W Woodard and R P Woodard for 18500. The old Hopkins home at 1717 Houston Street comprises the two story brick residence and lot, and the Woodards will move to a farm near Laredo.
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Don Vicente Ferrara
Monterey
Laredo
Flores Avenue
Farragut Street
Ferrara
Dorothy W. Woodard
R. P. Woodard
W. D
Woodard
Houston Street
Old Hopkins
Woodards
Royal Theater Presents Twilight Baby and Sunset Princess
Royal Theater in Laredo runs a big double program today and tonight with The Twilight Baby in four parts and Marjorie Daw in The Sunset Princess. Manager Valdez also offered earlier screenings of Norma Talmadge’s A Daughter of Two Worlds to packed houses.
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Laredo
Royal Theater
Valdez
Marjorie Daw
Rocky Mountains
Royal
Norma Talmadge
Public invitation for manicuring services at City Barber Shop
The notice invites the general public to book manicuring appointments at City Barber Shop by visiting or calling 1103 for engagements, dated 4-16-1f.
Criminal docket advances with rescheduled trials this week
Due to stays on four other cases against Agustin Cano who received fifteen years for the robbery by firearms and Manuel Samaniego who is declared insane the district court docket remains idle this week. Trial will resume Thursday morning with a case set for jury trial.
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Agustin Cano
Manuel Samaniego
Striking Argentine Students Clash in La Plata University
The Buenos Aires Associated Press reports that a students strike at the University of La Plata led to violence, a firing in a lecture room, and the death of a student. Strikers seized university buildings, clashed with orderly students, and police arrested about 130 with 120 revolvers seized.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
University of la Plata
Grotto
Irigoyen
Federacion Universitaria
College of Medicine
Felix Viera
Paraguay
RAT-SNAP advertisement from Gladstone ND
Garner Hill, Selle Rat-Snap promotes RAT-SNAP with a bold claim that it is the best poison for rats. The ad highlights pest carcass petrification, no odor, ready cakes, and that cats or dogs won’t touch it. Sizes 25c 60c and $1.00, sold at City Drug Co. and Sanitary Grocery.
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City Drug Co
Garner Hill
Gladstone
N. d
A. Deutz & Brother
Sanitary Grocery
Notice of union carpenters wage rule and stance
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America No 2020 announces a minimum wage of five dollars per eight hour day effective July 15 1920 with 624 cents for overtime. Union men will not work with non union men. Filed by Francisco Zul and Justo Alvarez in Laredo Texas on May 25 1920.
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
United States
Praise Mexican rail service improves under Obregonists
Americans arriving from interior Mexico report passenger and freight trains run better since the Carrancistas era ended. Railroads are said to be in poor condition due to worn locomotives and impaired rolling stock, yet schedules are adhered to, trains run on time, and for the first time in over five years operate without military escorts, signaling reduced bandit activity.
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Mexico
Elks Lodge To Hold Regular Meeting This Evening
Laredo Lodge No. 1018 B P O Elks schedules a regular meeting at 8 30 this evening. Secretary A B Muller signs the notice.
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Elks
Laredo Lodge No. 1018
B. P. O. Elks
A. B. Muller
National events mark independence day with meetings and dinners
Today across the nation, groups hold conventions and dinners. The American Cotton Manufacturers' Association meets in Richmond Virginia. British ambassador Sir Auckland Geddes speaks at a Pilgrims' dinner in New York. Canadian Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire meet in Calgary. Delaware Democrats, Texas Democrats and Republicans, and West Virginia primary delegates are chosen. A Friends of Negro Freedom convention plans electoral influence in Washington. A gold production dinner in San Francisco features gold plate serving.
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Argentina
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Rochmond
Auckland Geddes
Washington
New York
Canada
Calgary
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Delaware
San Francisco
Texas
Dallas
Austin
Friends of Negro Freedom
West Virginia
America
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
Classified notice offers Daily Times subscription at 9 dollars per month, inviting readers to subscribe for opportunities and updates.
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the Times
Tent Town Housed in Newark Park Camp For Evicted Families
Newark tenants evicted by landlords are housed in a city tent village in Vailsburgh Park. About 110 families, with up to 200 more expected by summer, live in 16 by 16 foot tents with community kitchen, sewerage, running water, and showers. Captain Reilly organized the site. the project cost under $500 to install, funded by city appropriation and a donated big tent from Governor Edwards.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Vailsburgh Park
Thomas W. Reilly
Edwards
Reilly
Tentville
Opening of Indiana Grand Army encampment in Bloomington
Trains and interurban cars brought hundreds of civil war veterans and visitors to Bloomington for the Grand Army encampment department of Indiana. Business streets display flags and the encampment parade will pass under garlands of red white and blue. Today focused on welcoming visitors with parades and meetings planned for tomorrow and Thursday when officers will be elected.
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Bloomington
Ind
Grand Army
Department of Indiana
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