Republicans in congress blasted for inaction and soda tax repeal
A caustic Kansas City Post editorial mocks Congress for delaying decisive action while only repealing the soda water tax. It condemns idle investigations, showcases a fixation on the Congressional Record and mileage bills, and warns that socialism and anarchy threaten American order.
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The
Kansas City Post
Congress
House
Peck
the Post
Army
Navy
Messrs. Baker
Daniels
Congressional Record
General Pershing
Red faction splits as convention divides between socialists and communists
In the convention a wing breaks away to join the communists amid debate over doctrine. Critics argue communists are anarchists in disguise and that socialism seeks state control of property, while dissident socialists claim the party’s unity is fragile and dangerous to the public.
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Russia
Germany
Hungary
America
Socialist Party
Railroad Man Credits Tanlac After Trials and Weight Gain
Charles O. Schwendel, a Milwaukee railroad switchman, says Tanlac relieved years-long stomach trouble, stopped gas and heart pains, and helped him gain twenty pounds. He reports improved appetite, sleep, and energy after using Tanlac, urged by a neighbor to try it and praising its effects. Tanlac is touted by leading druggists.
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Tanlac
Charles O. Schwendel
Viet St
Milwaukee
Wis
Central Drug Store
Schwendel
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Taniac
Boy Scouts Outing a Season Highlight at Hargis Dam
The Laredo Boy Scouts returned from a week at Hargis Dam on the Nueces River near Cotulla. Despite daily rain, the camp ran on army lines with hikes, fishing, swimming, and merit badge work under Scout Master Robert L. Bobbitt and Dr. H. C. Hall. The group received Cotulla officials’ hospitality, a Cream and Cake party, and support from local families. they vow to continue scouting in Laredo.
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Laredo
Robert L. Bobbitt
W. T. Neblett, Jr
H. C. Hall
G. L. Trout
Wright
Hall
H. Richter
J. Eistetter
Almund
Kerr
Applewhite
Fasnacht
Fort Mclntosh
Cotulla
Nueces
la Salle
Master Harbour
Keck
McComb
Uncle Sam
Hassell
Sam
John Windenthal
Neblett
James Greer
Texas
Hall H
Mattes
Jack Halsell
Hall B
Biggio
Wharton
Phelps T
Netzer
Emerson
DaCamara S
Phelps R
Morton
Puster
Consumers Company
Ladies of
C. Jefferies
R. L. Bobbitt
C. Jeffries
C. C. Shiner
Dr. Hall
T. A. Austin
Sweet Home
Times subscription pitch for daily newspaper
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to The Times with a daily copy available for 60 cents per month. The promo highlights ongoing access to daily news and the value of regular delivery.
Cotton Gin in Operation Turns Out 1919 Laredo Bales
The Laredo Cotton Gin Co. on the Heights is in full operation after turning out the first bale of the 1919 season last Saturday. About twenty bales had been ginned by yesterday afternoon and more cotton is arriving by cart and motor. High prices and a ready market drive quick handling by major cotton buyers in Laredo.
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Laredo
Cholera remedy for children suggested in old advice
A 19th century tip recommends Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea in children one year or older, followed by castor oil. It urges keeping the remedy at hand and giving it at the first signs of looseness of the bowels.
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Chamberlain
Labor Day Band Concert at Martin Plaza Draws Thousands
Organized labor unions held a Labor Day celebration starting with a street parade and events at the Strand Theater and the Negrete home. The grand finale was a big band concert on Martin Plaza that drew several thousand people and lasted until near midnight.
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Martin Plaza
Strand Theater
Negrete
New Orleans Weather Forecast by The Times Line
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans says tonight and Wednesday will be fair with warmer temperatures tonight.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh Weather Summary
Fort McIntosh posted a 24 hour period ending today at 7 a m with a maximum of 98 degrees and a minimum of 59 degrees. The breeze blew from the southeast and skies were clear.
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Fort McIntosh
American aviator wounded in border shooting near Laredo
Captain David B. McNabb of the Highth Aero Squadron and Lt. Johnson were fired upon by about twenty five Mexicans along the Rio Grande near San Isabel creek sixteen miles northwest of Laredo. McNabb sustained a scalp wound but remained in stable condition after landing and receiving aid. he is recovering at Fort McIntosh post hospital.
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San Isabel Creek
Laredo
David B. McNabb
Highth Aero Squadron
Johnson
Rio Grande
McNabb
Fort McIntosh
Captain McNabb
Leyendecker & Mullally Farm
Post Hospital
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the Times
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Enka
Bie
Vey
Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
Weather Forecast
M. Sallee
Lincoln ST
Capt. McNabb
T. A. Austin & Company
Aggeler & Musser Seed Company
Los Angeles
California
Bermuda
Milmo National Bank Building
Laredo Business College
Compania DE Minerales Metales, S. A
Laredo National Bank Building
General Forwarding & Customs’ Agents
Monterrey
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Matamoros
ROY Campbell Company
T. M. Reid
Teneriffe
Canary Islands
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