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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1920

Page

6

Laredo Times Publication Details and Subscriptions

The Laredo Times is published daily except Sunday and by mail postpaid to the U S Mexico and Canada or delivered in Laredo New Laredo. Rates include one month 60 cents one year 6 00. Weekly issue on Sundays 2 00 per year or 1 00 for six months. Subscriptions payable in advance. Address PENN PUBLISHING CO Laredo Texas.

United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Penn Publishing CO Telephone Texas

Daily AP News Notice Card

The notice states that members of the Associated Press hold exclusive rights to use AP dispatched news and local news published in the paper from Monday’s Daily.

THE Associated Press

Mechanics Demand Soars as Linotype Jobs Rise in Press

The piece notes a booming need for skilled mechanics across industries, highlighting linotype operators in newspapers who earn around 40 to 59 dollars weekly. It contrasts office pay with machine work, and observes growing interest despite limited new graduates, with eight-hour days and portable dirt-free work cited. It also comments on unionism abroad, focusing on Argentina where dock workers’ boycott threatens trade and nationalization efforts.

San Antonio Bolshevists Russia Spartacists Germany Argentina Dock Workers’ Union Dock Workers’ Council Transport Service

Zemo claims relief for skin diseases and sale notice

An advertisement touts Zemo as a cure for eczema blotches ringworm and similar skin troubles claiming it cleanses soothes and heals quickly. Separate notice invites bids for depository of the school fund in Laredo Texas with bids due September 7 1920 and board reserves right to reject all bids.

Zemo Independent School District Laredo Texas

Labor Day Observed by Laredo Unions Parade and Theater Program

Labor Day events in Laredo featured a morning parade led by James Wilkinson with the American flag, followed by a band and multiple unions including the Bricklayers Carpenters and Retail Clerks. The Juvenile Woodmen drew attention in dark uniforms with gilded axes, and the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department closed the rear. Exercises at Strand Theater and a 9:30 pm concert on Martin Plaza by Nuevo Laredo’s municipal band concluded the day.

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

Pound Notice Auction of stray dogs at City Hall

Two stray animals picked up for violation of city ordinance will be auctioned to the highest bidder in front of City Hall Wednesday morning September 8 1920 at 1 oclock unless the owner pays all costs accrued M Brennan City Marshal Sheads Texas notice dated September 4 1920

Rmourning Eas M. Brennan Sheads Texas

Labor Day features and local notices in Laredo

Labor Day brings holiday cinema and events while local businesses advertise services and classes. Dressmakers Tooke Cottingham and Williams promote gowns. Flora Dilgarde Anderson opens a studio. J. Ward launches the Fall Term at Laredo Preparatory School. library membership drive nears completion.

J. T. Ward Laredo Victora Street Hebbrowville Tooke & Co Victoria Street

Day of D Day observance closes Laredo shops and offices

Nearly all businesses and government branches in Laredo were closed for Labor Day, with only drug stores and refreshment parlors open. Passports or border permits were required for some crossing to Nuevo Laredo, and a municipal band concert was planned for Market Plaza.

Laredo Sons of Toll Nuevo Laredo Market Plaza Nueva Laredo

Barbecue at San Ramon Sporting Club Lodge

San Ramon Sporting Club members and invited guests enjoyed a barbecue and picnic at their hunting lodge on San Ramon Lake. About forty attended with Sunday music from Balderas, a guitar soloist and vocalist, and some stayed overnight, returning to Laredo on Sunday afternoon.

San Ramon Hunting Lodge

Strand Theater Changes Hands and Moved to Laredo

Roy E and Kintz is out as manager of the Strand Theater here. William Epstein, owner of the Strand, has moved to Laredo to make his home and will personally manage the place. Epstein vows to provide high quality pictures and music and to make the Strand a show house for patrons who value art and the best motion pictures.

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

Advertising Praise From Guion Drug Store

The merchant Milburn of Guion Arkansas lauds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for years of satisfactory use saying it gives perfect satisfaction. The testimonial emphasizes consumer trust and consistent results from the product in a local business setting.

BE. B. Milburn Guion Drug Store Guion Ark

Sanitary Grocery Big Three Day Sale Encourages Savings

An appeal highlights a three day sale at the Sanitary Grocery aimed at fighting high living costs. Readers are urged to review the advert, compare prices, and shop during the event for low prices on essentials.

The Times Sanitary Grocery Sanitary

Senior Class Registration Notice for Local High School

Pupils entering the senior class must report for registration between 9 and 12 on Tuesday September 7 at the high school building. Freshmen and new entrants register Wednesday September 8 from 9 to 6. Middle grade students from last year register on the first day of school 9 4 3 with times 9 to 4 3.

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