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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1920
Page
13
Local notices urge support for a community baseball fundraiser at Caliche Park tomorrow afternoon. The event accompanies announcements about renovations to Heights playgrounds and features local groups and businesses promoting attendance and donations.
An old advertisement promises one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It touts thirty five years of use, explains the remedy works via the blood to mucous surfaces, and urges readers to start now. Testimonials are offered and Toledo Ohio is listed as the address.
Mrs Violet Oberfeldt society editor notes events. Laura Taylor and Willie Belle Brennan host a swimming party at Bella Vista Friday at 8. Lois and Dorothy Derby host a Good-bye Summer party at 8. A dance occurs at the Soldiers Club Root Garden Saturday evening at 8 30.
Members of the Aid waved their pastor linen shower last week and during the meeting he gave a brief address of thanks. A delicious sandwich course was served at the conclusion. Present were Mesdames Hodges Tratt F F Hamilton Morgan Phelps Pratt A Poggenpohl Chas Smith Millar Keithley. Afternoon visitors included Rev J B White Ruth White Mrs Carl Utterback and Mrs Frank Hil.
In the Southern District of Texas United States of America versus Fifteen Diamond Settings et al libel in rem seeks forfeiture of seized jewelry valued about 1200 dollars. Owners or claimants must appear at the United States Court Room in Laredo Texas on September 30 1920 at 10 o clock to interpose a claim and state their allegations.
In the United States District Court United States of America vs One Nesh Automobile et al No 198 D L the following property is described One Nesh Automobile serial number 170151 and One Hundred thirty four quarts tequila All persons claiming the described property or having any claim why it should not be condemned and forfeited are summoned to appear before the court in the Southern District of Texas United States Court Room City of Laredo Texas on the 34th day of September 1920 at 10 oclock in the forenoon if a jurisdiction day and to file their claims and allegations U S Marshal Son Dist of Texas
Polo enthusiasts gather at Meadowbrook Club Westbury L I for national championships under the Polo Association. Over the week junior senior and open divisions decide titles with cups awarded by donors Samuel C Warren and William Waldorf Astor through the Tuxedo Club and Joseph F Thomas.
September 10 marks anniversaries for Russell C. Leffingwell former Assistant Secretary of the U S Treasury born in New York City 42 years ago today. Dr Lynn Harold Hough retiring Northwestern University president born in Cadiz Ohio 48 years ago today. Rt Rev Harry S Longley Des Moines Episcopal bishop born in Volpes New York 52 years ago today. Stratton D Brooks University of Oklahoma president born in, Missouri 51 years ago today. Sam Tale Detroit Tigers outfielder born in Glenrose Texas 24 years ago today.
Mrs Volta Bankson of Chillicothe Missouri says she used Chamberlains Tablets some time ago and they relieved indigestion toned up her liver removed backache and dizziness. She adds they did a world of good and she will always recommend them.
A World War II era home front scene recalls troops returning to cheers. A four year old asks where they have been and what they did in France, then answers the question with childlike logic, saying the soldiers look like the pretty big boys to fight.
Tonight and Saturday partly cloudy. Fort Mclntosh observations show a 24 hour period ending at 7 am with a maximum temperature of 97 degrees, a minimum of 77 degrees, and a south wind. Clear conditions prevail.
The best advertisement any merchant can have is a satisfied customer. K B Milburn of Guion Drug Store in Guion Arkansas reports, We have sold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for years and have always found that it gives perfect satisfaction.
The bees of Brazil hang their honeycombs high on the slenderest twig at the very top of a tree to keep them out of reach of monkeys, a perilous yet strategic beacon of their industry and survival.
Classified brief touts potential 3 percent earnings as a quick money making opportunity. Highlights unspecified investments and promises high gains with minimal details, urging readers to contact for more information.
Associated Press reports Olive Thomas, once a prominent American musical comedy performer and later a motion picture star, died in the American hospital at Neuilly. She was admitted last Sunday after ingesting a poisonous solution by mistake, with her husband Jack Pickford at her side. She had recently suffered nervous depression and strenuous efforts were made to treat the poisoning.
Representatives of the Texas Cattle Raisers Association visit Chicago for a livestock conference to press packers for financial help. They argue tight money, depleted herds after three harsh years, and bankers driving sales of cows and calves to cover loans, while ranges are at their best.
The entire Chicago National League baseball club and club officials have been subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury next week in the investigation of alleged baseball gambling.
The Ronan Catholic diocese of Kansas City marks forty years as a diocese. The seventy fifth anniversary of Justice Joseph Stors death is observed. Minnesota Pioneers Association hosts Fort Snelling cornerstone centennial celebrations. The Central Canada Exhibition opens in Ottawa for ten days. Senator Warren G Harding plans a front porch address at his Marion home. Public health officials from many states convene in San Francisco for the Southwestern Tuberculosis Conference.
Despondent indigestion sufferers feel recovery is impossible, yet hundreds have been permanently cured by Chamberlain's Tablets. The pills strengthen the stomach and help it function naturally, enabling people to eat what they crave. If you have not tried them do so at once.
Associated Press reports Fred Upham told a Senate committee he took full responsibility for a plan to raise Republican campaign contribution limits from 1000 to 10000. He says the Blair plan originated after his talks with Harry Blair and was rejected by a large NY meeting.
Labor shortage forces Lockhart school board to postpone opening two weeks to keep children in the fields picking cotton. County cotton crop outlook is about 10,000 bales.
No immediate danger reported for the armored cruiser Pittsburgh as it ran aground in the sea. Water floods several sections of her double bottom while the heavy department is advised of the situation.
The 1930 census reports Marlin Texas has 4310 residents, up 432 from the prior count. The increase marks a notable growth in the city’s size and economic activity during the period.
In Preeport Texas on September 10 Lola Hawkins age 16 and Thelma Brady age 17 drowned at the river mouth near town while 15 youths bathed. The undertow swept the party and all others escaped.
Polish forces on the northeast front delivered four waves of attacks and captured 3,400 Russian prisoners in a significant campaign. The fighting heightened as Polish units pressed the offensive, asserting control in key sectors.
Leoouta Moe reports elaborate plans for the twenty second annual national encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans. An unusually large turnout is expected next week at the central location with a grand parade featuring Civil War Spanish American and World War veterans.
New Orleans Louisiana plans to use a second choice ballot in the mayoral race next Tuesday. Voters will see a second column on each ballot to indicate their second preference if their first choice fails in the initial primary.
An aanbod from THE TIMES offers daily opportunities with a subscription at 50 cents per month.
In Milan on September 10, negotiators from the socialist group in parliament the General Confederation of Labor and metal workers federation conferred with employers' representatives. Reports say workers who seized factory plants are arming themselves with rifles helmets hand grenades and machine guns. They conduct a daily military drill under former army officers supervision with a supposed revolutionary leadership under Schiavello who has become a de facto commander.
KK Pasay Texas Sept 10 A wealthy curio shop dealer with stores in Vancouver and Montreal was arrested by a federal narcotic agent on a conspiracy to import morphine and opium from Mexico. A code book with drug dealer addresses in many cities was found in Sharlen's possession.
Roman Catholic leaders from many states gather in San Antonio Texas for the annual National Catholic Central Society convention. Archbishop Shaw will celebrate a pontifical mass and Bishop Koudelka will preach the sermon as Judge Michael Girten of Chicago presides over the business sessions.
A quirky compendium notes that Norwegians are mostly literate, Teeland produces most eider down, red haired reformers were common, sealing wax is made from turpentine shellac and cinnabar, San Salvador leads in postage stamp issues, an eminent scientist estimates the average man blinks four million times yearly, salt-work pans seen as cholera and fever free for workers.
The many friends of Mr. P. BE. Arguindegui are pleased to learn he has located in the city after a twenty year absence and now heads the internal affairs of Vidaurri Printing Co. The firm congratulates itself on placing such an efficient typographical man in charge.
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