Laredo Times Subscription Rates and Details
The Laredo Times announces subscription options including daily and Sunday issues with mail delivery across the U S Mexico and Canada. Rates list one month sixty cents one year six dollars weekly Sunday mail postpaid to various regions with distinct durations and prices. Subscriptions are due in advance communicated to PENN PUBLISHING CO in Laredo Texas.
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United States
Mexico
Canada
Laredo
New Laredo
Penn Publishing CO
Texas
Daily AP Copyright Notice Reaffirms News Rights
The Associated Press claims exclusive rights to use and republish dispatches credited or not credited in the paper and to local news published therein as of Monday’s Daily. This notice reiterates AP’s control over content and redistribution.
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Associated Press
Labor Day Arises As Texas Press Urges Unity
The editorial urges all workers to observe Labor Day as a universal celebration of labor, notes the need for rest and recognition for both skilled and unskilled workers, and condemns the notion that the day belongs to any one group. It emphasizes dignity for all workers and calls on employers to honor the holiday. It also discusses Pat Neff’s gubernatorial nomination and unity for Democratic victory.
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Organized Labor
Congress
Laredo
Notable deaths and events through history
A chronological snippet lists Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley born in London in 1797 and died there in 1851, Admiral Sir John Rogs born 1777 and died in London, the Intercolonial Exhibition in Sydney opened by the Governor-General, the Defender chosen for the America Cup against Valkyrie II, a New Orleans fire causing 1.5 million dollars in damage, the Pan-American Congress at Buenos Aires adjourned in 1910, and General Carranza nationalizing Catholic Church property in Mexico in 1916.
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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
London
Sir John Rogs
Sydney
Defender
Valkyrie
New Orleans
Pan-American Congress
Buenos Aires
Carranza
Catholic Church
Mexico
Sammy Saver Urges Frugal Living Over Joneses
A quotation from Sammy Saver warns against ostentation for those with modest incomes. He notes people display their salaries while grocers push charges, and advocates buying War Savings Stamps at the post office each payday as a wiser long term plan.
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Joneses
Sammy
Bank of England
Colum
Sammy Saver
Otto H Kahn Endorses Savings Stamps For Thrift Drive
Dallas report shows Otto H Kahn of Kahn Loeb Co endorses War Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates as a safe, attractive savings method. Federal official Dinsmore Hume cites Kahn’s letter urging banks to back the thrift movement and public service in supporting government savings campaigns.
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Dallas
Texas
Treasury
Dinsmore W. Hume
Federal District
Eleventh
Federal Reserve District
Otto H. Kahn
Great
International Banking House of Kahn, Loeb & Co
New York
Hume
Kahn
Mr. Kahn
Fourth Liberty Bond Drive Totals 753,960 Buyers in Dallas
Dallas report shows 753,960 persons purchased Fourth Liberty bonds in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District bringing total face value to 145,988,525. Interest due semi annually with next payment October 16, 1920 amounting to 3,102,231.15 and a hike in March 1921. Banking circles regret many owners have not presented interest coupons for payment.
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Dallas
Texas
Federal Reserve District
Dinsmore W. Hume
Desire Savings Taught To Texas School Pupils
Mrs. E. A. Watters of Fort Worth heads the Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Association in pledging support to the Government Savings Division. She urged that every school child be taught thrift and savings to boost life opportunities. Texas pupils own over 13 million dollars in Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps.
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Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers' Association
Government Savings Division
Texas
E. A. Watters
Fort Worth
Congress
Dinsmore W. Hume
Dallas
National bill for luxuries exceeds War Savings target
The national bill for pianos graphophones and records reached 104,446,724 dollars, a sum framed as excess. The figure contrasts with a suggested purchase of 24,568,268 War Savings Stamps, highlighting a thrift versus spending debate.
Bailey Loses Ground in Texas Governor Runoff
In the Texas Democratic run off Pat M Neff of Waco is set to win the governor nomination as Joseph Weldon Bailey carries only Webb Zarata and Bexar counties. Webb county results show Bailey leading eight of twelve precincts with 410 to Neff 177, while Davidson enjoys a larger overall lead for lieutenant governor.
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Pat M. Neff
Waco
Texas
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Lone Star
Bailey
Webb
Zarata
Bexar
Neff
Lynch Davidson
Laredo
Texas Senate
Ward
Davidson
Johnron
Hawking
Pigteou Wenecrtiy
Halley
Webb County
Democratic Executive Committee
Laredos Edge Nationals 1 0 In Pitchers Battle At Caliche Park
Laredo fans saw a dramatic double header with the Legion routed 7 0 by the soldiers as five runs came in the first inning but the main game featured the Laredos beating the Nationals 1 0. Ortiz pitched for Laredos and Rodriguez for Nationals with strong defense from both sides.
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Laredo
Caliche Park
Laredos
Nationals
37Th Infantry
American Legion
Legion
Soldier Boys
Ortiz
Rodriguez
Restaurant Sale At 713 Salinas Avenue To Charles Deliganis
Stratis Nitellis sells all interest in the Club Dafe, a restaurant at 713 Salinas Avenue, to Charles Deliganis who will continue the business. Deliganis agrees to pay all obligations and invites the public’s patronage to continue.
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Stratis Nitellis
Salinas Avenue
Charles Deliganis
The Virgin of Stamboul at the Strand
A review extols The Virgin of Stamboul at the Strand, praising Priscilla Dean’s lead role. It notes director Tod Browning’s fidelity to H. H. Van Loan’s story and its vivid, animated portrayal of what is described as the world’s wickedest city.
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Stamboul
Constantinople
West
Lucian
Strand
Priscilla Dean
H. H. van Loan
Tod Browning
Information Sought on Architect Silas R. Jones
Frost Texas resident Mrs R WD Melarsen asks for help locating her brother Silas R Jones an architect once married to a Mrs Galloway in Laredo He was last heard from in Houston in 1910 Any information will be greatly appreciated by sister Mrs R D McFarlen Frost Texas 8 30 30 31
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R. WD. Melarsen
Frost
Texas
Silas R. Jones
Galloway
Laredo
Houston
Jones
R. D. McFarlen
Reward offer for Kasiman Kodak contest
A local studio advertises a ten dollar Kasiman Kodak prize with details by mail or in person. The offer runs through August 31 and invites everyone to visit Moonlight Studio Bertani Building for purchases and Kodak finishing.
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Kasiman Kodak
Land office assistance offered by F A Adair in Austin
Personal Representative advertises familiarity with Land Office and state department records. Offers representation to speed matters and reduce costs, with reasonable charges. Contact F. A. Adair at the Littlefield Building in Austin, Texas.
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Land Office
General Pelaez Passes Through on Travels to New York
General Alfredo Pelaez of the Mexican army arrived in Laredo this morning with his brother General Manuel Pelaez who had long guarded the Tampico oil fields against the Carrancistas. The party proceeded to San Antonio and New York for pleasure and business.
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Alfredo Pelaez
Manuel Pelaez
Tampico
Laredo
San Antonio
New York
Call for Bids by Laredo ISD on School Fund Depository
Bids will be received until 10 a.m. September 7, 1920, at the superintendent’s office Central School Building for depository of the Independent School District of Laredo Texas for the term ending August 31 1921. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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Independent School District
Laredo
Texas
English Times editor Powell Jones visits amid Mexico tour
Powell Jones, editor at the London Times, tours Laredo today on a return trip to England after extended visits in Mexico City and other Mexican locales.
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Powell Jones
London
England
Labor Day Proclamation from Laredo Mayor Villegas
The mayor of Laredo announces a Labor Day holiday urging merchants to close shops and let workers celebrate the day. The statement emphasizes the national observance honoring the working people and calls on employees to enjoy the one day.
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Laredo
L. Villegas
Texas
Mexican border saloons to be shut in Nuevo Laredo
Mexican government orders close to eighty saloons in Nuevo Laredo with only four kept by commission. Plan includes a border dry zone extending 80 to 100 miles from the Rio Grande and licensing only Mexican citizens to run saloons. Affects Matamoros, Piedras Negras, Juarez and other border towns as part of smuggling reduction and moral reform.
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Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Matamoros
Piedras Negras
Juarez
Rio Grande
United States
Are YOU Legally Married?
The clip lists assorted local notices: importations at Laredo port including beer and baskets, carloads of goods, and pedestrian traffic via international footbridge. Also notes on Dr. Lowry resuming practice at 820 Flores Avenue, cinema crowds, violin lessons, optics shop ads, marriage licenses issued, and upcoming library membership drive with 300 new members sought at $5 yearly beginning September 1.
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Laredo
Lowry
Flores Avenue
Library Week Proclaimed in Laredo September First
The Mayor proclaims September 1 to 7 as Library Week urging public fundraising to sustain the Laredo Public Library. The administration emphasizes the library as a free knowledge source besides the public school library.
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City of
Laredo
Laredo Mayor Opens Rat Eradication Prize Drive
The Health Department of Austin urges Texas cities to fight rat extermination to avoid quarantine. Cities may send dead rats to City Hall within sixty days for prizes: $650 for first, $25 for second, $15 for third, and $10 for fourth. A man will count daily submissions. August 7, 1920.
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Health Department
Austin
Texas
L. Villegas
The Cost at Royal Theatre Tilted toward Drama
The Cost is a Paramount Artcraft film from David Graham Phillips novel. Violet Heming stars with a notable cast in a strongly dramatic tale of college and political life directed by Harley Knoles, known for Little Women.
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Paramount Artcraft
Royal Theatre
David Graham Phillips
Violet Heming
Harley Knoles
Little Women” Fame
A Traveling Man's Experience By W H Ireland
A Louisville travel ing salesman recounts a severe 1888 cholera morbus attack. He paid a hotel porter fifty cents to purchase Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy, took a double dose per directions, slept, and awoke well in time to catch a train the next morning.
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W. H. Ireland
Louisville
Economy Salvage House Offers Army Gear at Low Costs
The outlet lists 20,000 Army shoes, 1,000 Army wool shirts, 300 Army cotton mattresses, 20,000 Army leggings and many other articles plus 1,000 pairs of new ladies shoes at under manufacturing cost. Located at 1701 Hidalgo St. 2-2-tf.
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Hidalgo St
Asherton Team Sought for Series Games in Laredo
The Asherton baseball team famed as a top Southwest Texas amateur outfit has been invited to Laredo for games next Sunday and Labor Day. If they come, they will face four Laredo teams. A Ca liche Park match on Monday features the Fats versus the Loans, promising lively amusement.
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Laredo
Asherton Boys
Asherton
Texas
Caliche Park
Fats
Loans
Charlie Chaplin
L. V. Jambers
Wats
Weather Forecast And Fort McIntosh Observations
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans, relayed by The Times, calls for tonight and Tuesday partly cloudy. At Fort McIntosh the 24 hour period ending 7 am shows a high of 102, a low of 76, with a southeast wind and clear skies.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Money Makers ad features five quick revenue ideas
Five money making ideas appear in a Times Want Ads segment listing practical options. The items target readers seeking fast income, outlining simple steps and potential returns without unrelated filler. Each entry emphasizes practicality and immediate applicability.
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Democrats
Chesapeake Bay
Ameri
Federal Reserve Bank
Desire Savings
Joe Bailey
F. A. Adair
Littlefield Bldg
Ecity
Laredo Optical Co
W. A. Thomas
Washington Street
Leopoldo E. Bruni
Concepcion Molina
Anastacia Garcia
Alberto Arredondo
Adela Garcia
James Albert Groves
Maria Almanza
James M. Cox
Fidel Cantu
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Farragut Street
the Times
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Moser Auto.company
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