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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1920

Page

20

Laredo Evening Daily Included Postal Rates

The Laredo daily is published every evening except Sunday by mail postpaid to any U S point, Mexico or Canada or delivered by carrier to Laredo and New Laredo Mexico. Rates include one copy one month 60 cents one year six dollars. Weekly edition on Sundays 2 dollars per year 1 dollar for six months 60 cents for three months. Subscriptions payable in advance. PENN PUBLISHERS contact. Associated Press claims republication rights for news dispatches credited to AP.

Mall Postpaid United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Associated Press

Demand for linotype workers grows amid wage boom

Monday's Daily notes a nationwide surge in demand for skilled linotype operators as shops struggle to train apprentices. With typical wages of 40 to 50 dollars weekly, young men prefer mechanics over office jobs, and newspapers increasingly rely on machines for faster composition.

San Antonio

Unionism Gone Mad in Argentina Dockers Strike

The piece argues against radical unions and portrays Argentina's dock workers as forcing a nationalization of shipping, threatening global trade. It warns of economic harm if the boycott persists, praises Argentina's strong government, and urges a quick end to the disruption to protect the country’s agricultural exports and attracting capital.

Bolsheviats Russia Ie Spartacists Germany Argentina Dock Workers’ Union Dock Workers’ Council Transport Service

Zemo Skin Remedy Claims Fast Relief For Rashes

A Cleveland company advertises Zemo as a cheap, non greasy liquid that soothes and heals eczema blotches ringworm and similar skin diseases with prompt application. Available at drug stores 35 cents a bottle or 1.00 for extra large.

E, W, Rene Co Cleveland

Bids Sought for School Fund Depository in Laredo Texas

Call for bids received by 10 a m September 7 1920 at the superintendent's office Central School building for depository of the Independent School District of Laredo Texas for the term ending August 31 1921. Board may reject any or all bids.

Independent School District Laredo Texas

Labor Day Observed by Laredo Unions Parade and Band Concert

Labor Day was celebrated by Laredo labor unions with a 9 am parade through the business district led by James Wilkinson with the American flag, followed by the Thirty seventh Infantry Band and various unions. After the procession there were exercises at Strand Theater and an 8:30 pm concert on Martin Plaza by Nuevo Laredo’s municipal band.

Strand Theater Organized Labor Laredo James Wilkinson Thirtyseventh Sociedad de Obreros Martin Plaza Nuevo Laredo

Local dressmakers and services listed in Laredo notices

In Laredo notices many entries advertise Tooke Cottingham and Williams dressmaking at 1364 Victoria Street phone 1408 and related services. Mrs Flora Dilgarde Anderson opens studio Sept 7 1920 21 reservations by telephone 458. J T Ward and Mrs Ward announce fall term at Victoria Street location with phone 675. Labor Day observed with varied activities and local rain forecast. The Cooperative Grocery prepares for Oct 1 opening at the corner of Hidalgo Street and Salinas Avenue.

Flora Dilgarde Anderson Laredo Tooke & Co St Anthony Hotel Victoria Street J. T. Ward Hebbrowville Lowry Flores Avenue Laredo Optical St. Anthony Hotel W. A. Thomas Washington Street

Pound Notice: Burros Auctioned If Unclaimed

Two burros seized for stray animal violations are in the pound and will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder in front of City Hall on Wednesday morning September 8, 1920 at 10 o'clock unless the owners pay all costs prior to that time. City Marshal M Brennan. Larelo Texas September 4 1920.

Labor Day Observed as Offices and Shops Close in Laredo

Labor Day was observed in Laredo with city state and county offices closed and most businesses shut. Drug stores and refreshment parlors remained open while some residents crossed to Nuevo Laredo on sight-seeing trips or obtained one day passes. A municipal band concert at Market Plaza in Nuevo Laredo was expected to draw large crowds tonight.

Laredo Nuevo Laredo Market Plaza

San Ramon Sporting Club Hosts Lake Lodge Barbecue

The San Ramon Sporting Club and guests enjoyed a hunting lodge gathering by San Ramon Lake. About forty attendees spent Saturday night at the lodge with some staying overnight and others leaving Sunday morning. Sunday featured a barbecue and picnic with music by Mr Balderas, a noted guitarist and vocalist, and violin accompaniment. Attendees returned to Laredo Sunday afternoon.

San Ramon

Strand Theater Changes Hands New Manager Epstein Promises Top Shows

Roy E and Kintz is out as manager of the Strand Theater. William Epstein, Strand owner, will personally run the house from Laredo, pledging high class motion pictures and excellent entertainment for all patrons. Epstein insists nothing too good or expensive will be spared in offerings of pictures and music.

Roy E& Kintz Strand Theater William Epstein The Strand Laredo Epstein

Best Advertisement Says Milburn on Chamberlain Remedy

FE B Milburn proprietor of Guion Drug Store Guion Arkansas praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy noting years of use and perfect satisfaction from customers.

FE. B. Milburn Guion Drug Store Guion, Ark

Sanitary Grocery Announces Three Day Sale

Opportunity is presented to combat the high costs. Sanitary Grocery has a three day sale advertised in The Times. The sale promises extremely low prices on necessities of life to help shoppers beat the high cost of living. Visit the store to compare prices and make purchases during the event.

The Times Sanitary Grocery

Senior class registration schedule at high school

Pupils entering the senior class must report for registration between 9 and 12 Tuesday September 7 at the high school building. New entrants to the high school register Wednesday September 8 from 9 to 12. Students previously enrolled in the eighth and ninth grades last year register on the first day of school. 9-4-3.

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Bly Due and Penn Publish Ngco Arede, Texas Sons of Toll Sonora News Company A. Saft Thomas Reed Farragut St Messrs Tooke, Cottingham and Williams J. R. Strain, Sr Co-operative Grocery Company Hidalgo Street Salinas Avenue Laredo, Texas John C. Buenz Lumber W. J. Miller Lincoln St M. Brennan Larelo the Bankers Life Company of Des Moines, Iowa Leonard W. Craig Laredo Mattress Factory Laredo Furniture CO Sturbide St McKeon & Lott F. M. Ramsay Chevrolet Moser Auto Company S. N. Johnson Bottling Works Budweiser, Bevo Southern Select Matt Nutrine Coca Cola Cleveland Cider Co San Ramon Sporting Club Hunting Lodge Isqueak J.C. Netzer Co Walcker-Morrow Company Webb County Lumber Co G. G. Clingenpeel Convent Ave Hoover Vacuum Sweeper Club Worm Ser. Bros Juarez Plumbing Laredo Optical Co Fidel Cantu Will W. Gregg Notary Public Times Office Farragut Street L. J. Christen Agency For Cardenas Flores Ave Mexico City Olympia Candy Co Citizens Auto Company Cor. Houston and St. Maria Ave Alfalfa Seed Harry Peruwian Roy Campbell Company
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