Meat packers seek backing to boost stock production in Midwest
A Chicago based call presses stock raisers bankers and railroad officials from the Middle West to meet in Chicago this month to discuss financing higher livestock output amid record feed crops and rising meat demand. The piece warns against selling breeding stock and notes packers fear shortages while arguing coordinated action benefits all, including lower prices and larger volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middle West
Kansas
Discreditable Fake About Mexico Story
The essay condemns sensational, unverified reporting on Mexico citing an El Paso Nuevo Laredo dated piece calling Nuevo Laredo “The Port of Missing Women.” It argues many such stories are driven by click value rather than facts and questions the author’s motives and accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
el Paso
Nuevo Laredo
Dobe
Nuevo Leon
United States
U. S. Immi
Pedro Mendoza
Nevo Laredo
Drunken Soldiers Attack Jitney Chauffeur in North Laredo
Luis Zarate, a Jose Nieto employed chauffeur, was assaulted by two American soldiers last night around 10:30 near Jarvis Plaza. A bottle struck him on the head as the pair forced him to drive for a jo y ride to North Laredo. Zarate escaped to Laredo and reported to police. Fort McIntosh police seek the two suspects as an investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis Zarate
Jose Nieto
North Laredo
Jarvis Plaza
Zarate
Laredo
Fort McIntosh
Laredo Plague Prevention Praised by State Health Officer
A commendatory letter from Texas State Board of Health, dated August 31 1920, thanks Mayor Leopoldo Villegas for Laredo plague prevention efforts and urges continued work. Signed by Co W Goddard M D State Health Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Leopoldo Villegas
Texas State Board of Health
Austin
Texas
Co. W. Goddard
U. 8
Public Health
Man Surrenders Claiming He Shot A Farm Worker Near Laredo
Vidal Ferdin, a 19 year old Mexican laborer, surrendered at the Laredo police station claiming self defense after shooting Pedro Morado, 21, near the Marulanda farm seven miles southeast of Laredo. Police found Morado dead in brush with a large abdominal wound. Ferdin said Morado attacked with a knife. no knife was found. Ferdin held for examination.
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Vidal Ferdin
Marulanda Farm
Laredo
Ferdin
John A. Walls
Marulanda
Fred Ligarde
Joe Hierrera
P’edro Morado
Morado
Benavides Street
Marylanda Ranch
Pound Notice of Burro Auction at City Hall
Two burros held for violation of the city stray animal ordinance will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder in front of City Hall on Wednesday morning September 8 1920 at 10 o'clock unless the owner calls before that time and pays all accrued costs. City Marshal M Brennan Laredo Texas September 4 1920.
Teachers Attend Institute At Central School
Miss Josephine Smith conducts an educator institute at the Central School covering condensed first and second grade works. The program follows summer normal lines and draws earnest participation from teachers including Laura Mudd, Mary Hickey, Margaret Jarvis, Maria Gonzales, Herminia Ochoa, Ruth Simpson, Maria Cardenas, Julia Schultz, Anita Sharkey, Vera Lang, Zenaida Salinas, Cecilia Leyendecker, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Smith
Central School
Laura Mudd
Mary Hickey
Margaret Jarvis
Maria Gonzales
Herminia Ochoa
Ruth Simpson
Maria Cardenas
Julia Schultz
Anita Sharkey
Vera Lang
Zenaida Salinas
Cecilia Leyendecker
Mesdames M
Vice Consul Transferred to Nuevo Laredo Station
Colby informs Congressmen Mansfield that Vice Consul Sherman of Guadalajara has been moved to Nuevo Laredo to aid admission of Mexican farm labor for cotton crop protection. The transfer, to assist Consul Randolph Robertson, comes despite no new funds for extra staff.
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Sherman
Guadalajara
Robertson
San Antonio Express
Laredo
Columbus
Tex
Mansfield
Colby
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Rural Land Owners’ Association
Randolph Robertson
Money Makers Ad From Times Want Ads
Classified brief notes advertise money making opportunities and listings in the Times Want Ads. It highlights potential earnings and various gigs or schemes, urging readers to inquire for details and join the program or opportunities.
Recognition of Mexican government urged by Laredo Chamber
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce unanimously adopted a resolution urging the United States to extend full recognition to the present Mexican government. The resolution calls for immediate action and outlines benefits to citizens of both republics, with copies to officials in the United States and Mexico and related commercial groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
United States of America
Republic of Mexico
United States
Two Laredos
Mexico
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Louisiana
Mexico City
Washington
Rain and baseball fill Laredo page in Labor Day run
Reports say Aguilares received about two inches of rain with more forecast. Rio Grande levels receded, traffic to resume tomorrow. Local contests note 1,175 rats killed, National baseball team to Mission for a doubleheader, Milmo Bank vs Laredo Juniors at Caliche Park, cotton gin outputs 442 bases, 24 hour Mexico passes under review, Labor Day holiday closures.
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Consumers Ice Company
Tex.Mex. Railway Co
Aguilares
Laredo
Rio Grande
Mission
Texas
Milmo National Bank
Laredo Juniors
Caliche Park
Laredo Cotton Gin
Laredos
Mexico
the Times
Weekend church and society gatherings listed
Miss Evelyn Randolph hosts a 4 30 splash party, Soldiers Club Roof 8 30 evening, Saturday. Sunday features Christian Endeavor at Presbyterian Church 6 45, Junior B Y P U at Baptist Church 4 pm, Senior B Y P U at Baptist Church 6 pm, Epworth League at Methodist Church 6 30, and Christian Church meeting at 6 46 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Randolph
Soldiers Club
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
The
Baptist Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
May Social Notes and Local Arrivals In The Times
The Times lists society items: weddings, visits, travel plans, and arrivals. Notices include Ignacio Lozano in the city on business, T H Peppers of Los Angeles passing through, Mrs C C Biggio and children en route to Corpus Christi, and several returned travelers. Reverends and church groups plan meetings as September school thoughts begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignacio E. Lozano
la Prensa of
San Antonio
T. H. Peppers
Los Angeles
Cali
Mexico City
Peppers
Peppers & Brown
Dallas
Celebrated Double Event And Had A Jolly Good Time
Mexican Vice Consul Lisandro Pefia marked his 32nd birthday and 11th wedding anniversary with a luncheon and party. He married at 21 and has spent eleven happy years in the city with his wife and children. Also noted are Fats and Leans baseball game at Caliche Park on Labor Day with captains L V Jambers and L V Pender, and the Gallagher family welcoming twin boys born to Mrs Aurora de la Garza.
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Lisandro Pefia
Pefia
Laredo
Fats and Leans
Fats
Caliche Park
L. V. Jambers
L. V. Pender
David Owen Gallagher
Bernardo de la Garza
Gallagher
Aurora de la Garza
Labor Day Parade and Program in Laredo
Labor Day events include an 8 AM parade through principal streets and a 9:30 AM Strand Theater program featuring orchestras, vocal solos by Leonor Virginia and Natalia Perez, poetry recitation, and addresses by Sr. Gumersindo Aguilar and E G Barker. Evening concert by the Municipal Band of Nuevo Laredo at Martin Plaza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olsenewiys 44S
Ignacio G. Vazquez
Tral Labor Union of
Laredo
American Federation of Labor
Strand Theater
We Seine
Fecal
Central Labor Union
Virginia Perez
Esteban Hernandez
el Suefio del Tirano
Cristobal Belderrain
Amoriog de Ana
Maria Teodora Benavides
Martin Plaza
Nuevo Laredo
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America
Lodge No
Baseball doubleheader at Caliche Park Sunday and Monday
The American Legion meets the Laredos tomorrow at 4 PM at Caliche Park. The winner faces the 37th Infantry team Monday afternoon at Caliche Park. A second game featuring Fate versus Loans is also scheduled for Monday afternoon at Caliche Park.
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American Legion
Laredos
Caliche Park
37Th Infantry
Fate
Loans
Students head to colleges and universities for fall 192? start
Re entries list a long stream of pupils leaving Main Avenue High School for San Antonio St Marys Academy Austin the University of Texas and other institutions. Names include Dora Becker Rosalie Woormeier Anita Parker Rosita Barlow Antoinette Ligarde May Netger Louvina Siros Evelyn Moore Julia McVicar James Moore Mime Trout Manuel de la Garza Keevan Young Phillip Moore Murt Cullinan Bruno Puig Louis Gig August Wormser Irene Crug Arthur Werner and many more. A separate note covers a Splash Party hosted by Emilie and Jack Hassell at the Staluehter farm with guests and families attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Avenue
Dora Becker
San Antonio
Breckinridge High School
Rosalie Woormeier
Anita Parker
Rosita Barlow
Austin
St. Mary's Academy
Antoinette Ligarde
University of Texas At Austin
Phillip Moore
Virginia
Stanton Military Academy
Murt Cullinan
Denver
Misa Bruno Puig
St. Louis
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Valentine Jr
New York
Columbia University
B. F. Puig Jr
Louis Gig
Dayton
Ohio
St. Mary’s College
August Wormser
Columbus
Ohio State University
Irene Crug
Lady of the Lake College
Arthur Werner
Tallsman Johnson
Dallas
Dallas University
Farnest Heaner
Jack King
Houston
Rice Institute
Horace
Beverly Hall
Fort Defiance
Augusta Military Academy
Jack Halsell
Old Hog Ranch Transformed Into Productive Farm
Associated Press reports the Old Hog Ranch north of the Cimarron river in Major county Oklahoma, once a hideout for James and Younger gangs, is now a productive truck farm with irrigation. A dug-out remains, while dams, canals, and pipelines to Fairview supply water, ponds boast fish, and modern improvements surround the hillside headquarters used by outlaws during pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Watonga
Okla
Cimmaron River
Major County
James
Fairview
Dalton
Express On Laundry Rates Rise In Texas History
W J Johnson secretary treasurer of the Texas Laundry men Association told the Texas Railroad Commission that express rates on laundry have jumped 156 percent since 1914. Eugene Cherry national executive committeeman of the Laundrymen's National Association said express charges amount to 15.70 dollars per 100 dollars of laundry business handled.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
W. J. Johnson
Texas Laundrymen’s Association
Texas Railroad Commission
Eugene Cherry
Laundrymen’s National Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Helen Ah Quin
San Mego
Grace Sam Lee
Pittsburg
Mendoza
San Diego
Pittsburgh
Ciudad Juarez
L. Villegas
H. M. Austin
Man
Pedro Morado
M. Brennan
Laredo Chamber OF Commerce
Violet
Oberfeldt Society
Ete
Stanford
C. C. Biggio
Corpus Christi
Claire
Elizabeth Jarvis
Sam Mackin
Ethel Mackin
Frederick Gilbreath
Fred Buenz
Paige
Dr. M. P. Cullman
Fort Worth
Christine Siros
Gunnison
Colorado
Eleanor Lissner
W. A. Knight
First Baptist Church
Pecos
A. G. Thompson
Bieri
Women's Missionary Society of the Mathodist Church
Cornelia Woodul
Central Labor Union of Laredo
Emilie
Jack Hassell
Staluehter Farm
John T. Hassell
G. W. Derby
G. J. Giles
Madonna Sorrell
Genevieve
Ora Lee Camp
Robye Willborn
Dorothy
Lois Derby
Willie Belle
Carolyn Brennan
Marian
Dorothy Jackson
Anna Mae Mussett
Evelyn Ryan
Kathleen Heaner
Mildred Leyendecker
Odette Bunn
Rosalie Biggio
Minerva G'Sell
Violet Oberfell
Margaret Mussett
Norman Sorrell
Edward G'Sell
Arthur Derby
OLD Hog Ranch
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