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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1920
Page
6
The Laredo message stresses Labor Day as a national holiday for all workers not just union members. It urges employers to close shops or shorten hours to give employees rest and recognition for honest, dedicated labor across crafts and professions.
After Texas Democrats nominating Pat Neff, the piece urges unity to back the ticket. It criticizes Bailey’s loss, counters Republican interference, and argues a Neff victory signals a broader Democratic triumph nationwide in November. It emphasizes party loyalty, harmony, and support for the national ticket.
Fragmented clipping lists events and figures including a French fleet aid to Chesapeake Bay in 1197, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley born in London died 181, Sir John Ross death in London, 1870 Intercolonial Exhibition in Sydney opened by the Governor-General, 1890s Defender vs Valkyrie II America Cup note, 1908 New Orleans fire damage, Pan-American Congress adjourned, 1916 Carranza nationalizes Catholic Church property in Mexico.
The speaker urges readers to quit chasing wealth and keep honest budgets. Sammy Saver warns against debt as grocers charge up accounts while wages remain low. He promotes War Savings Stamps from the post office as a better long term plan.
In the Democratic runoff primary Pat M. Neff of Waco appears to win the Texas governorship after Bailey carried only Webb Zarate and Bexar counties. In Laredo’s Saturday vote Neff carried the Fourth Ward but Bailey led Webb County overall, with Lynch Davidson leading for lieutenant governor. Webb County Democratic Executive Committee to meet at 6 for official county results.
Dallas readers hear Otto H Kahns view that war savings stamps and treasury certificates are serious savings tools not a child’s game. He argues banks should supportThrift campaigns and that Kahn Loeb & Co endorses the program as a public service and a prudent investment.
Sunday doubleheader at Caliche Park features a 7–0 Legion loss to the soldiers and a 1–0 victory by the Laredos over the Nationals. Ortiz tossed for the Laredos while Rodriguez handled pitching for the Nationals as both defenses received stellar support in a masterful, low scoring game.
Fatmiliar with Land Office records and state departments offers to represent you in land matters. F A Adair, Littlefield Ridg., Austin, Texas, advertises reasonable charges to save time and money. August 2, 1in.
Notice states Stratis Nitellistes sold all interest in the Salinas Avenue restaurant known as the Cafe to Charles Deliganis, who will continue the business and assume all obligations. The piece includes a promotional nod to Stamboul and mentions a literary note about The Virgin of Stamboul and Tod Browning.
General Alfredo Pelaez of the Mexican army, brother of General Manuel Pelaez famed for guarding Tampico oil fields against Carrancistas, arrived in Laredo this morning and continued to San Antonio and New York on pleasure and business.
Bids due 10 a m September 7 1920 at the superintendent s office Central School building for depository of school fund term ending August 31 1921 Board may reject any bids. English editor Hirs Powell Jones visits Laredo en route to England after Mexico trip Labor Day urged merchants to close for workers day. J Villegas mayor of Laredo Texas.
The Dallas branch notes 753,960 Fourth Liberty bonds bought in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District. Total value about 14,000,000. Interest due semiannually, next payment soon, with many owners yet to present their coupons for payment.
Laredo Texas August 7 1920 mayor IL Villegas announces a citywide effort to reduce rats. residents are urged to deliver dead rats daily to City Hall within sixty days for cash prizes of 69.00 25.00 15.00 and 10.00 awarded to the top four collectors. A counting official will tally results.
The Times reports Mexico orders shut about eighty Nuevo Laredo saloons and bars licensing to Mexican citizens only. A border dry zone may be created extending 80 to 100 miles inland, banning liquor transport and sale. The move aims to curb smuggling and alcohol transit, with broader effects in Matamoros Piedras Negras Juarez and other border towns.
The Laredo periodical reports varied local items including importations at the port of Laredo, Dr. Lowry resuming practice at 820 Flores Avenue, crowded Sunday theaters, a violin teacher accepting pupils, lights on cars requiring dimmers, jewelry and watch repairs, marriage licenses issued, English classes at Lincoln Street, and the Laredo Library recruitment drive starting September 1 at $5 yearly with committees visiting businesses to enlist members.
The mayor proclaims September 1 to 7, 1920 as a Library Work week to solicit public funds for the Laredo Public Library. The administration urges support, calling it a free fountain of knowledge beside the public school library.
The Cost, a Paramount picture from the Davit Graham Phillips novel, arrives at the Royal Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday. Star Victor Hemming leads a notable cast in a sharply dramatic look at sex and political life, directed by Harley Knoles.
The Texan Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers Association pledges full support to the Government Savings Division to teach thrift in Texas schools. Mrs. F A Watters of Fort Worth urged district officials that every schoolchild should learn savings concepts, noting Texas children hold more than 13 million dollars in Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps.
A garbled note discusses a national bill for pianos ophones and records with a large summed figure and mentions war savings status. The material is unclear but suggests fiscal measures and wartime savings efforts.
Traveling salesman W H Ireland of Louisville describes a cholera morbus attack in summer 1888. He paid a hotel porter to buy Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy, gave it to the patient with strict directions, and the man recovered after a night’s sleep. The narrator then resumed travel as a well man.
Economy salvage blouse twenty thousand army shoes one thousand army wool shirts three hundred army cotton mattresses twenty thousand army leggings and many other articles one thousand pairs ladies sauces new at less than cost of manufacture located at 1701 Hidalgo Street.
The Asherton baseball team, praised as one of the least amateur teams in Southwest Texas, has been invited to Laredo for games next Sunday and Labor Day. They are slated to face the four Laredo teams at Hehe Park on West Monty DeGathoog street, with the Pars and the Leans of Laredo also scheduled for a standout matchups. Captain Janibers leads the Rats in plans to challenge the proviteers and other opponents, promising entertainment.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans, transmitted by The Times, notes tonight and Tuesday partly cloudy. Fort McIntosh observations for the past 24 hours show a maximum of 102 degrees and a minimum of 76, with southeasterly winds.
Classified listing highlights profitable money makers with emphasis on potential earnings and investment notes. Includes brief call to action and contact pointers for readers seeking quick returns.
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