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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1920
Page
6
Weekly by mail postpaid to United States Mexico or Canada One copy one year two dollars One copy six months one dollar One copy three months sixty cents Subscriptions due in advance Communications to PENN PUBLISHING CO Laredo Texas Telephone 43
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The Mexican government declares its intention to pay debts contracted under Huerta and Madero, rejecting repudiation. Roberto Pesqueira says obligations will be met, including foreign damage claims, as Obregon plans a joint arbitration. Foreign capital and employment depend on reliable governance and protection of investments.
A syndicated editorial urges all Texans to vote tomorrow for the school tax amendment and for America’s leadership in world affairs. It argues Texas education ranks low nationwide and endorses the Democratic platform, warning against reform by self-serving politicians and urging support for Governor Cox and continued progress.
Capra again starred as the 17th Infantry American Legion team defeated the Laredos 5 to 3 at Caliche Park yesterday. Charley Pierce pitched for the Laredos and held scoreless until the seventh when the 17th A L found his pitch for four runs. The Laredos scored one in the seventh, plus two in the final inning, while the 17th added a run in the eighth for the margin of victory.
The offices of the Mexican Mineral Industrial Review have moved from 3317 Lincoln Street to 1207 Lincoln Street and this is their permanent location. 11-1-3t.
A lighthearted note describes Milady and her cat Kitty accompanying her on errands in Washington. The piece imagines Kitty’s shopping habits and contemplates how the small cat would cope if her mistress visited the fish market, blending whimsy with urban travel.
Mrs J W Phillips of Redon Georgia called merchant J M Floyd to buy more Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She said a recent bottle helped her child and she wants to continue the treatment. The medicine is praised for loosening coughs aiding expectoration and speeding cold relief.
Texas ranks fifteenth in total resources among state banks. A table issued this month shows Texas with 448 state banks and total resources of 400,832,678 dollars. United States totals include 21,924 state banks and 29,191,435,648 dollars in resources, with deposits of 22,850,828,611 dollars. Iown leads in number of state banks at 1,346, while New York banks have the largest resources at 7,640,357,177 dollars.
Robert Greene of Port Tampa Florida reports Tanlac surpassed his expectations after a ten month decline. He cites improved appetite digestion nerves energy and sleep and says he can work full time again. Tanlac is sold in Laredo at City Drug Store.
AID FOR ROADS Austin Texas Nov 1 Awards of aid to counties in road building have been announced by the Texas Highway Commission. Johnson County 100000 additional. Stephens 100000 on Highway 1. Wood 12009 on Highway 1 and 13757 on Highway 15. Calhoun 20000 on Highway 29. Rains 11500 on Highway 42. Briscoe 12000 for a bridge over North Salt Fork.
Tomorrow is general election day nationwide with voters selecting presidents and state officials. Webb county expected heavy turnout for presidential electors Harding and Cox. Democrats urged to vote for broad local majorities. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m with multiple party columns and constitutional amendments on the ballot.
Notice warns hunters to stay out of the pasture and off the tank. No permits granted. Signed Cullee Mann. Dated 10 29 1m.
A positive review praises The Soul of Youth as a refreshing drama with wholesome comedy. It follows a foundling boy in a harsh institution, his struggles after leaving, and a political intrigue arc culminating in a law and order victory with the boy as hero.
Eye ear nose and throat specialist Dr H Stow Garlick has resumed his practice in the Thaison building after vacation, with office hours returning to normal.
Constance Talmadge, a long time Rialto favorite, stars in The Love Expert a new comedy drama opening Sunday and drawing large crowds. A second Hall Room boys comedy keeps audiences roaring throughout the program.
A terse notice from the Pescadito area warns trespassers that they will be prosecuted, naming DONATO BENAVIDES and listing a date style 10 26-2m as part of the record.
The county clerk issued five marriage licenses including Edward Brooks to Elizabeth Pointer Bunn, Barney Duke Smith to Helen Bertha Dressell, Aureliano Vela to Beatrice Martinez, Eduardo Arredondo to Francisca Hernandez, and Pablo Martinez to Manuela Rodriguez.
An Army salvage sale offers russet and black shoes, blankets, coats, wool shirts, comforts, suits, woolen underwear, hats, bridles, saddles and equipment at various bulk prices. Items renovated by the U S A Quartermaster Department include 1 000 pairs of shoes and 500 pairs of matching shoes, plus hundreds of other military surplus goods at discounted rates.
A reader notes that a common cold can mask serious illness and urges early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first signs. The notice emphasizes acting quickly to lessen danger and promote a quicker recovery.
A recent Laredo Boy Scouts parade to Caliche Park led by the 17th Infantry Band showcased seven troops and strong drill. Troop 1 led by Carlos Richter won a silver cup. Troop 3 led by Leonard Craig was a close rival. Parents and locals praised the disciplined, energetic exercises that stressed readiness and character.
Last night marked Hallowe en, today is All Saints Day and tomorrow All Souls Day, three days of note on the Christian calendar devoted to memory of the dead. Many visited cemeteries to tend plots and place flowers, with thousands expected to do so today and tomorrow.
Laredo Post No. 59 schedules a special meeting at 8 PM Thursday at the Soldiers Club to finalize plans for Tag Day benefiting the American Legion Memorial Tubercular Hospital at Kerrville Texas. A large turnout is urged to exceed the goal. F L Mackay Post Adjutant.
A quatrain warns that halting advertisements reveals poor business judgment. The verse argues that skipping ads means missing customers and losing sales, as reduced printer ink signals financial strain and fatal business choices.
A compact Laredo news snippet lists flower requests for All Souls Day with phone numbers, plus varied items from port imports, a Boy Scout parade and park exercises, theater notices featuring Dorothy Gish, local services, a light rain and cemetery visitors, election voting guidance for women, and assorted business ads. It notes milk needs, plumbing, and auto services with contact details.
Samuel F. Brown, new immigration inspector from San Francisco, arrived yesterday and reported for service with the United States Immigration Service in Laredo. He is appointed to the service and now on duty as an inspector in the local immigration office.
Webb county reports its first season deer killed by C. McKinney and Stanley Copeland who arrived in Laredo with a fine buck tied to their dog. The two say they earned first buck honors as the deer season opened today and will run for two months with many more venison catches expected by local hunters.
Chrysanthemums offered by Chisantheamums for All Souls Day available at 819 Chihuahua Street. Phone number listed as 25. 10-15-15t.
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