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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1920
Page
23
RS Lucy Doucette of Manchester New Hampshire says she is so happy with Tanlac for restoring her health that she cannot stop telling people about it.
Mrs Lucy Doucette of 76 Stark Street Manchester New Hampshire says Tanlac cured her chronic indigestion and weakness. She reports improved appetite sleep and energy after four bottles and notes Windrow Bros sell Tanlac in Laredo.
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 M S Ryan President of Board 8 30 71
The entry catalogs notable dates from 1789 to 1916 including births of Hannah Flagg Gould Prudence Crandall Sarah Orne Jewett and Mile. Rachael American debut at the Metropolitan Theater in 1855 Berlin’s Sedan victory in 1870 the Ghent pacification centenary in 1876 Panama Canal work resumed in 1895 and the Adamson Wight Hour Bill signing in 1916.
Miss Emilie and Jack Hat will entertain with a Splash party at 6:30 PM Monday. Miss Evelyn Randolph will entertain with a Splash party at 4:30 PM Saturday afternoon. A Community Dance is planned at Soldiers Club Roof at 8:30 PM.
My Creed proclaims virtue strength bravery and humility as Wayne Reed and others are mentioned. Reiser and C M Fish travel plans and several local residents visit Corpus Christi Mexico and North Texas. A San Ramon lake barbecue and Miriam Chapter visit highlight community events with social notes and school entries.
In Dolores, a staff member resigns from the local board to accept a higher paying role in the same capacity within the Dolores schools. Only the local board and staff will attend the ceremony or meeting. Mrs. O W Mann hosted a delightful party for Misses Marian and Dorothy Jackson, featuring games and a pinata won by Margaret Barlow. Ice cream followed. Guests included Ruth Loftus and many others.
Washington Sept 3 marking the 100th anniversary of Benjamin Henry Latrobe death. Latrobe finished the Capitol and supervised its reconstruction after the 1814 fire. He designed corn-stalk columns and tobacco plant capitals in the north and south wings, directed water works, and built many Virginia and Baltimore structures. He also influenced steam pump use and early American engineering projects.
Germany produced 4.5 million tons of beet but only 8.6 million tons were converted into sugar. The remainder was left to rot, highlighting inefficiencies in processing and potential losses in the agricultural sector.
Indigestion sufferers often feel hopeless but many have found lasting relief. Chamberlain's Tablets have helped hundreds regain appetite and normal digestion, enabling the stomach to function naturally. Try them if you have not yet.
Terence Mac Sweeney, Cork lord mayor, on hunger strike since August 12, shows signs of sinking, much weaker, family visits confirm fears of imminent death. London reports also that George Grvan Duffy, Irish republic ambassador to France, was ordered to leave France within 24 hours by the government.
Scranton Pa September 3 Representatives of the United Mine Workers who signed a new two year contract with coal operators met to plan reopening the wage agreement and seeking higher pay. Union leaders said the signed pact offers little more than what operators rejected last spring.
Chicago September 3 Senate committee subpoenas for a dozen or more witnesses were issued during a recess, as the body investigates campaign finance matters and adjourns until next Tuesday.
Marion Ohio September 3 Senator Harding urges cooperative farmers associations for distribution of farm products as a necessity to reduce food prices.
The submarine S-5, flooded during a dive 55 miles southeast of Cape Henlopen, is towed to the Delaware breakwater by the steamer Alanthus. All crew and officers are aboard and in recovery after the rescue. The captain was the last to be removed. no injuries reported.
Will Locate in Laredo, Curtiss Johnson, Esq., a young attorney of San Antonio, has become attracted to Laredo and has decided to make his future home here. He will become associated with the law firm of Hamilton & Phelps.
The nation's telephone network covers about 28,827,188 miles of wire, enough to circle the Earth at the Equator roughly 1,153 times. This vast fiber and copper web underpins early communications, linking cities and towns across the country and enabling rapid voice connections.
Rain will not stop the heavyweight championship contest between Jack Dempsey and Billy Miske on Monday afternoon. Promoter Fitzsimmons said the ring and much of the open air arena will be canvas covered if needed. Advanced sales reached 60 000 dollars with many premium seats sold. bets on the outcome noted. Georges Carpentier plans U S trip. Chicago packers call conference for Sept 19 to finance livestock production amid funding strains.
The Duke of Abruzzi, long a renowned explorer, is said in Rome to prepare a South Pole expedition. Earlier, he reached near the North Pole, conquered the Mountains of the Moon in Africa, and scaled Mount Wrangell in Alaska. He led the Italian Navy as commander during World War I and undertook daring raids on Adriatic ports.
The Fort McIntosh observations show a maximum temperature of 97 degrees and a minimum of 72 degrees. Precipitation recorded at 1.15 inches with winds from the southeast and a partly cloudy sky. Tonight and Saturday generally fair.
Cardinal Mercier embarked from Brest heading to the United States as part of a diplomatic voyage. President Wilson departed Washington on a peace treaty speech making tour, signaling a broader effort to rally support for postwar settlements.
Chicago on September 3 John Hoar aged 1. a former member of the Princess Pat regiment, killed himself by gas inhalation in a rooming house. He lost both legs in France but his wife urged marriage. widow says he was despondent over support inability.
Today marks the Festival of St. Bartholomew and centenaries for George Fearst, California mining magnate and senator, plus the 100th anniversary of Benjamin Latrobe finishing the National Capitol. Also noted are Wil son’s Western trip anniversary, Lord Haisbury’s birthday in Plymouth, Pilgrim Fathers anniversary events, James Cox’s West tour kickoff in Lansing, and the Association of Railroad Executives meeting in Chicago to discuss labor and new rate increases.
A vintage ad offers one hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh. Claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures by acting through the blood and mucous surfaces. Urges immediate use and promises testimonials from J Cheney & Co of Gol den Ohio.
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