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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1920
Page
12
Thursday's Daily argues prohibition has failed to solve economic woes as enforcement drains budgets. It notes jail closures amid bootlegging activity, questions moral outcomes, and warns against hypocrisy and illegal gains. It also condemns Mexican oil nationalization and urges fair compensation to U.S. investors.
An editorial letter argues the petroleum question hinges on foreign influence and U S and other nations. It opposes Carranza's oil nationalization unless Mexico pays American investors and other foreigners for their investments, asserting the need to protect foreign interests and avoid biased nationalism.
The preliminary July figures show exports at 654 million dollars and imports at 5387 million, leaving a favorable balance of 117 million. The seven month period ends July with imports at 5482 million and exports at 4902 million, yielding a year to date favorable balance of 1420 million, with exports to non European markets rising as Europe declines.
The many friends of Mr P F E Arguindegui are pleased to learn he has located in this city after an absence of twenty years. He assumes charge of the internal affairs of Vidaurri Printing Co. The firm congratulates itself on hiring such an efficient typographical man.
Consul General Arturo de Saracho returned from Mexico City after securing approval from President de la Huerta to organize a Mexican labor bureau in Nuevo Laredo. He will begin preliminaries to establish the bureau and place Mexican laborers with Rural Land Owners Association members and others needing workers in the United States, especially for cotton picking in Southwest Texas before the rainy season.
A Webb County cotton committee reports ginning results from Durango cotton show 90 percent of bales test 13 16 inch, with some at 1 1/ tur 1% and 14% inch staples due to irrigation or cultivation gaps. Prices ranged 5 to 9 per pound. Committee plans bilingual dissemination and to recruit grower cooperation for uniform long staple planting next year.
County Agent Mally reports at Alabama College that composted cotton seed with 16 percent acid phosphate forms a heat during curing that kills seed germ. A ton of seed plus acid phosphate, 1650 lb seed and 440 lb acid phosphate, becomes a substitute for half a ton of commercial mila fertilizer.
Have always feared rats. Lately noticed many on my farm. A neighbor said he just got rid of droves with RAT-SNAP. This started me thinking. Tried RAT-SNAP myself. It killed 17 and scared the rest away. RAT-SNAP comes in three sizes one three six and one dollar twenty five. Sold and guaranteed by A Deutz Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
Yesterday afternoon Mexican National Lines engineers and firemen began a system wide strike suspending all trains including Nuevo Laredo. Agreement reached this forenoon to return to work with service resuming this afternoon and tonight. No figure given on wage demands. strike ended to avoid damage to perishables and aid food and labor needs in Mexico and Texas.
Laredo Post No 59 members will discuss State Convention happenings at the Soldiers Club tonight. A large attendance is expected. The meeting also invites enrollment in the Laredo Public Library, offering a full year for a small fee with expansive reading value. Mrs. Thomas Reed resumes piano classes on September 6 at 1716 Farragut St.
The Camden Evening News notes former Laredo business figure Scovill, long with Arkansas Light & Power, has been transferred to the Paragould plant as Camden water light chief. His tenure in Camden allegedly boosted service quality and income, placing the plant near a paying basis after cost increases.
The Times advertises a daily watch service with opportunities. It promotes a subscription at 60 cents per month.
A Saturday afternoon program at Caliche Kirk features a 3 pm game between the 27th Infantry and the High School team, followed by a 5 pm exhibition between the Fats and the Leans. Proceeds from gate receipts go to the playgrounds fund, with a likely record crowd expected for the event.
The Jewish New Year festival starts at sunset on the eve of September 13. Orthodox Jews observe two days while Reform Jews observe one day. The observance marks the new year, a time for higher resolves and moral reflection, with the shofar signaling the Year’s start.
The Latin American Club will host a ball in their hall on September 5 evening. Proceeds from the event will fund club activities and cultural programs. Attendance expected from local residents and students.
Dr T J Turpin formerly of this city has arrived in Laredo from Torreon with his granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Goddard and is staying at the Shelby house. He now resides with Mr and Mrs J M Goddard at Torreon, Mrs Goddard being his daughter.
Chicago September 9 The Socialist campaign centers on private ownership of the means of production. Otto Branstetter national secretary says the League of Nations issue is camouflage. Eugene Debs, imprisoned in Atlanta, is not directing campaign. Seymour Stedman leads with 40 speakers. States chosen for impact include New York Wisconsin and Oklahoma. The party plans broad ballot access while leaving concentration to state groups.
Ro Hudson of Kroxville says Tanlac cured years of stomach trouble and rheumatism after failing various medicines. He reports swelling legs, knotted muscles, crippling cramps, insomnia, and inability to work. Since treatment he eats easily, sleeps well, and plans to return to farming. windrow Bros. sell Tanlac in Laredo.
The National Museum displays General Pershing’s 8 by 10 foot Order of Battle map used in directing American forces in France. The map and surrounding room from Chaumont were transferred by the War Department, guarded by a Se Headquarters detail, and now installed behind a sliding wall. The exhibit reveals exact wartime situation, divisions’ strength, and officers’ locations, with details on American units and timing in line or reserve.
Approximately a half million dollars will be paid to Chickasaw Indians this summer, per Cay S A Mills of the Indian department. Each listed Indian will receive a check for 190, after Mills reported from an inspection tour that conditions in Indian districts are very good and that the nation has sold all lands with no unallotted acres remaining.
Winnfield Sept 9 Organizing to assure Louisiana part of the Lone Star Trail has been completed Efforts will urge similar action in states the road will pass through The highway aims to reach St Augustine Fla and Los Angeles Cal After Louisiana Texas will be organized then progress along the route through Mississippi Alabama and New Mexico Arizona and California will follow East and west Louisiana highways Dixie Overland and Old Spanish Trail are distant alternatives in the state.
Eileen Percy, a new screen star, appears in Her Honor the Mayor presented by William Fox at the Royal Theatre today. The film, from Arline Van Ness Hines’s story, follows a woman balancing public and private affairs amid political intrigue, with Denison Clift as scenarist and Paul Cazeneuve directing. Cast includes Ramsey Wallace, Charles Force, William Fletcher, and Edwin Booth Tilton.
Classified note highlights money making opportunities in the Times Want Ads with emphasis on potential gains and advertised schemes. Details are sparse but suggest readers pursue listed ventures with caution and verify legitimacy.
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