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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1919

Page

24

Bolshevik Intelligentsia Criticized In Rodent Russia View

The piece argues Bolshevik rule damages education morals and religion, citing closures, book burnings, and suppression of private libraries. It contrasts tsars with the Bolshevik leveling aim, warning of global ignorance and stressing American resolve against such changes. It also discusses Mexican border incidents, insisting U S patrols act within rights and seek peaceful resolution.

Russia Toto Peter the Great Europe

Mystery Stabbing Baffles Laredo Police

A man, Adolfo Rodriguez, 23, was stabbed in the breast while asleep in his Vidaurri Avenue room. Two unknown men looted his trousers, taking 150 simpleons, then fled as he slept. Rodriguez awoke hours later, reported to the I G N watchman, and the city marshals seek the culprit and motive.

Laredo Vidaurri Avenue Adolfo Rodriguez Rodriguez Billy Patterson Senior Rodriguez Saltillo New Orleans Brendan

Attacks on Aviators and Cross-Border Tensions

The piece cites Mexican admissions that the Tuesday shooting was by Mexican soldiers and argues aviation patrols caused no harm. It condemns daily Mexican fire on American aviators, notes hostility from Mexican troops, and links it to the Mexican government’s stance toward U S patrols.

United States Carranza

Hard cider sparks mischief in Daddy Long Legs

In Mary Pickford's Daddy Long Legs Judy Abbott and a freckled orphan share hard cider after a prune strike. The Prohibition Matron rules the asylum, but a stray jug and sandwiches from a thief spark innocent glee. Judy's surprised, generous antics delight peers as she matures toward marriage to a wealthy patron.

Mary Pickford Strand Mary Judy Abbott Miss Pickford Asylum Judy

Anniversaries and events from 1802 to 1917 noted

Entries recount Marcus Whitman birth in Rushville New York 1802 Gen Winfield Scott reception in Boston 1843 and czarist and European events in 1879 1901 1909 and 1915 1916 1917 including a German air raid on London with casualties and a Bulgarian abdication 1844 and criminal identification methods in London police history.

Winfield Scott Boston Alexandrova Poland Prince Alexander Bulgaria London Police Department London Peking United States River Marne Nicholas Roumanian

Persian Sultan Mirza Plans US Visit Amid Western Ties

The Shahin Shah Mirza of Persia, heir to 1909's throne after Mohammed Ali Mirza’s deposition, will visit America. Educated by European tutors, he is described as favoring Western progress and bears titles such as Zil Allah and the Exalted One, reflecting antiquity and royal symbolism.

Amhed Mirza Persia America Mohammed Ali Mirza Zil Allah God Kibleh Alum Saturn

New Hampshire Suffragists Eye Septembers Special Assembly

New Hampshire suffragists anticipate favorable action on the Federal constitutional amendment as the state legislature convenes for a special session on September 9.

New Hampshire

Money Makers in Times Want Ads

Classified note highlights money making opportunities in Times Want Ads with brisk appeal for readers seeking quick income.

Gets-It Corn Remover Claims Quick, Sure Results

An advertisement touts Gets-It as the sole proven corn remover that peels corn away in seconds with two to three drops. It promises relief from hard and soft corns, calluses, and corns between toes, replacing bandages and razors with a simple two to three drop application. Sold by EB Lawrence & Co. and City Drug Co.

EB. Lawrence & Co Chicago Laredo City Drug Co

Modern electric cotton gin showcases at Laredo Heights

Animated demonstrations reveal the Laredo Cotton Gin Co. on the Heights, a modern electric facility with a Luminus System three-stand gin. The plant processes seed cotton from wagons into 500 pound bales at about 25 minutes per bale, aiming for 3 000 to 4 000 bales in the season under R. M. Johnson’s supervision.

Laredo Cotton Gin Co New Gin Finnegan Warehouse Market Street R. M. Johnson Webb County Zapata County

Laredo notices list trades and ads in brief

Various local items include Limeade branding and address changes for Mrs Adam at 1419 Cortez street. Imports through Laredo port list copper manganese lead zinc bones hides. Laredo Abstract opens a new office in Bertani Building. Limeade and windrow ads run. Local trades include roofing, plumbing, and auto work. Notary and public notices appear alongside promotional blurbs.

Windrow Adam Cortez Street Mexico Laredo Walter Brown Bertani Buiding Limbade

Fireboys Host Smoker to Boost Laredo Memorial

The Laredo Volunteer Fire Department held a smoker at Firemen's Hall to honor local servicemen and support a memorial for Laredo and Webb County boys who served and sacrificed. Attendees enjoyed sandwiches and drinks as addresses were given and calls for voluntary subscriptions to fund a memorial building were urged.

Laredo Webb County

Webb County Institute to Adjourn Tomorrow After Rural Education Sessions

Webb County Teachers Institute has continued in Webb City with sessions on silent reading drawing and manual training. The program covered instruction to teachers on Americanization compulsory law spelling and other topics and will conclude tomorrow afternoon before teachers disperse to rural stations for Monday’s school openings at 9 oclock.

Webb County Teach S. E. Churchill M. T. Daniel K. Gardne Martinez D. Villareal Santoy Hancock

Birthdays mark historic figures from war to poetry

General Count Luigi Cadorna born Pallanza 69 years ago today. Simon Lake born Pleasantville New Jersey 55 years ago today. Harold MacGrath born Syracuse New York 48 years ago today. Henry Lefaveur born Salem Massachusetts 57 years ago today. C Bascom Slemp born Lee County Virginia 49 years ago today.

Luigi Cadorna Pallanza Simon Lake Pleasantville N. J Harold MacGrath Syracuse N. Y Henry Lefaveur Simmons College Salem Mass C. Bascom Slemp Congress Virginia Lee County

For a Weak Stomach Cham berlain's Tablets Prove Valuable

The relief from Cham berlain's Tablets in many cases shows the value of this remedy for a weak stomach and impaired digestion. In numerous instances relief became permanent and patients were restored to health.

Chamberlain

Mexican General and four officers arrested by government

Mexican authorities arrested a general, two lieutenants, and two privates amid a crackdown. Four of the detainees confessed to offenses as officials disclosed details of the case.

Ramon Diaz Arranza Tampico John W. Correll Oklahoma el Universal

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