San Antonio oil firm to buy Webb Zapata oil
Grayburg Oil Company of San Antonio will purchase and handle all oil produced by Webb Zapata under agreed terms. Webb Zapata oil is high grade and suited for Grayburg's refinery to produce lubricants. Grayburg clarifies it has no ties to Columbia Oil Company of Houston and operates independently with its own facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayburg Oil Company
San Antonio
Webb-Zapata Oil Company
Webb-Zapata Company
Webb-Zapata
Laredo
Columbia Oil Company
Houston
Graybure Oil Company
Columbia Company
Laredos Defeat Legion in 8-5 Baseball Thrill
A large crowd watched Caliche Park host an 8-5 win by Laredos over American Legion. The winners were set to face the 87th Infantry this afternoon at Caliche Park. Other games pitted the wars against the cans with playful antics noted, and fans joked about catching flying items as players recovered from the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caliche Park
Laredos
American Legion
87Th Infantry
37Th Infantry
Notice of hearing to appropriate public waters of Texas
Notice to concerned parties that George W. Derby of Laredo Nexus filed on August 24 1920 with the Board of Water Engineers a permit to appropriate unappropriated Rio Grande waters in Webb County for irrigation 118.5 acres via pumping plant with 65 foot lift. Hearing set for October 4 1920 at 10:00 AM in Austin to hear all interested. The hearing may be continued as needed until a determination is made. Signed August 26 1920 by Board of Water Engineers.
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George W. Derby
Laredo
Board of Water Engineers
N. W
Rio Grande
Webb County
Texas
State of
Austin
Paramount Artcraft
Houdini
Royal Theatre
Arthur B. Reeve
John W. Grey
South Sea
Lila Lee
James Cruze
Money Makers Ad Promises Big Returns in Times Want Ads
Classified line advertises high yielding opportunities with bold figures and terms. Mentions potential profits and quick results to attract readers seeking income boosts. Lacks specific details, urging readers to contact for more information and enrollment.
Woman's Missionary Society to Meet at Church
Social calendar notes a 4 p m meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church at the church. Other items report visits, travel, and social events in town as residents return from Corpus Christi and San Antonio and prepare for Labor Day activities.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Chicago's Most Useful Citizen Jane Addams turns 60
Miss Jane Addams founder of Hull House marks her sixtieth birthday. Born in a small Witneis town and educated at Rockford College she shifted from a medical aim to social work after a disability. Hull House, Chicago, grew from aiding local children into a renowned settlement shaping civic life.
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Chicago
Jane Addams
Hall House
Witneis
Rockfford College
Hull House
Miss Addams
Notable Births and Testimonials from September Editorial
Miss Jane Addams born Cedartown IL 60 years ago today Col William B Greeley born Owego NY 41 years ago today Arthur Train born Boston 45 years ago today John Powell born Richmond VA 38 years ago today Clara Kinaball Young born Chicago 380 years ago today Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by Mrs A H Hall Caseville Mich and Mrs Mary Carrington Caseville Mich for life saving prompt relief quotes included
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Jane Addams
Hull House
Chicago
Cedartown
Col
William B. Greeley
United States Forest Service
Owego
N. Y
Arthur Train
America
Bor
Boston
John Powell
Richmond
Clara Kinaball Young
Chamberlain
Michigan
A. H. Hall
Caseville
Mich
Cole
Mary Carrington
Mre
Local Fort Mclntosh Weather Observations
The forecast from the United States Weather Bureau at New Orleans is distributed by The Times via the Telephone Co. Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a.m. today show holiday and no report at Fort McIntosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort MclIntosh
Chiropodists or Chirrupedists? A London quip
In Blighty a pair of pitmen on holiday stop before a brass plate marked chiropodists. One asks what it means and the other declares chiropodists are canary whistle teachers, a playful misunderstanding of a London sign in a humorous vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Blighty
Dempsey and Miske Ready for Ten Round Bout Headlines
Labor Day features a 60 mile Love Field to Fort Worth air race with five army planes including a German Fokker. In Benton Harbor, Jack Dempsey defends his heavyweight title against Billy Miske in a ten round bout with a $50,000 purse. Dempsey favored, both in excellent condition ahead of the bell.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Labor Day
Love Field
Fort Worth
Taliaferro Field
Benton Harbor
Mid
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Toledo
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Dempsey
Miske
Wiklard
Texas Demo crates Hold Preconvention Session in Port Worth
Port Worth Texas Sept 6 the executive committee of Texas Demo crates opened a preconvention session led by Dallas chairman M H Wolfe. They began with a canvass of the recent run off primary.
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Associated Press
Port Worth
Texas
Executive Committee
Texas Democrates
M. H. Wolfe
Dallas
Salvaged Autos From Corpus Christi Garage Debris
In Corpus Christi on Sept 6, crews recovered twenty six of thirty cars swept into the bay when a waterfront garage collapsed during the Sept 14, 1919 tidal wave. Salvaged vehicles were hoisted ashore, cleaned, and repaired with only three cars junked. Two more cars found recently are being repaired.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
Corpus Christi Bay
Vaid
Parare
The Easy Way Out. Holsterous Colonel at Inspection
A comic exchange during an inspection centers on a toothbrush. Boston Buck asserts his toothbrush stays in its sanitary container for hygiene, resisting exposure to germs. The Captain questions why toothbrushes are brought to inspection as Red Diamond notes the humorous tension.
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Boston
Ely
Bankson Comments on Chamberlains Tablets Effects
Mrs Volta Bankson of Chilly eothe Missouri reports Chamberlains Tablets relieved indigestion toned her liver and eased backache and dizziness. The Lowry and Crawford firm dissolves by mutual agreement with debts payable to Dr Lowry who will practice at Flores Avenue and phone snc. Dr Crawford relocates to 1317 Juarez Avenue. 9 3 61 watch The Times daily for opportunities.
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Lowry and Crawford
Lowry
Flores Avenue
Snc
Crawford
Juarez Avenue
Dempsey-Miske Title Fight Likely Won by Knockout
In Renton Michigan September 6 the sold out arena could yield 175000 to 200000 in receipts. Dempsey gets 50 percent if the take exceeds 60000 and Miske 25 percent. No decision under Michigan law can change the title unless a knockout or disqualification occurs. If Miske lasts ten rounds and wins a newspaper decision it still won’t claim the crown. Referee choice is Jim Dougherty per Jack Kearns.
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Miske
Dempsey
Renton
Harbor
Mich
Mixke
Michigan
Tite
Jim Dougherty
Jack Kearns
Labor Day, anniversaries, and world events listed today
Observances mark Labor Day and the 300th Pilgrim anniversary while Pope Benedict XV notes his sixth corona anniversary. Jonsy Pomeroy begins year 45 of confinement at Massachusetts State Prison. Hoovers, Cox, Harding, McAdoo, and others plan speeches at fairs, unions, and trade congresses across North America and Europe.
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Pope Henedict XV
Jonsy Pomeroy
Magachusetts State Prison
James M. Cox
Hamline
William G. McAdoo
Jury Rules In Tacks In Soup Case At East Restaurant
The Los Angeles Times reports a jury awarded 256,900 to a physician who received a paper of tacks in oxtail soup at an eastern restaurant. The doctor suffered a punctured inner tube and other injuries, affecting his health and earning potential.
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Los Angeles Times
Stowers Party Reaches Colorado After Snowbound Mountain Crossing
A postcard from H. Stowers dated Denver August 20 reports an automobile party had a fine time yet nearly froze crossing the mountains in snow. They plan to visit Colorado Springs before returning home via Kansas and Oklahoma.
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H. Stowers
Denver
Colo
Colorado Springs
Kansas
Oklahoma
New Wage Scale Sets Plasterers at 12 a Day
Worth Texas Sept 6 announces a new wage scale for plasterers at 12 a day and cement inshers at 11 a day effective December 1. The raise is one dollar for each trade.
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Associated Press
Art Worth
Texas
Kiwanis Club Holds Regional Convention in OKC
About 300 members of the Oklahoma and Texas International Kiwanis Club gathered in Oklahoma City for their annual convention. G. E. B. Cummings of Chicago the International secretary delivered the main address of the program.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma and Texas International Kiwanis Club
G. E B. Cummings
Chicago
Labor Day Shutdown Hits Washington Docks and Offices
Government offices were closed and business generally suspended in Washington as Labor Day observance began. City workers paused operations while some transportation and commercial services operated at reduced levels for the holiday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Odd and Interesting Facts From Nature and History
A collection of curiosities describes atmospheric moisture, rain formation, and a sea of water in the sky. It notes teak wood resisting rust on nails, copper's historic use as money in Sweden, spider web paintings framed like drawings, and limited dense spider webs found in hard to reach Norway localities.
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Sweden
Thmes
Norway
National Sporting Notes From Across the Country
Reports cover the NASICL twelfth annual tournament at Columbus Ohio. Boxing shows scarce in Kentucky due to a $500 license fee. Six fast watercraft enter the Gold Cup race in Detroit. Giants hire Jesse Burkett as coach. Frankie Mason claims about 450 fights. Hamilton Ontario club hosts Canadian women’s championship in late September. Polo debut at Dedham Polo Club, gate open to the public free.
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Kentucky
Atrff
American Powerboat Association
Detroit
New York Giants
Jesse Burkett
Cleveland St. Louis
Worcester
Frankie Mason
Hamilton
Ont
Dedham
Thepublic
Soldiers' Club dances in Laredo described as community affairs
F L Mackay, manager, clarifies that Soldiers' Club events in Laredo are community activities for both residents and Fort McIntosh soldiers. He invites the public to attend, aiming to correct a misimpression about the social functions.
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Soldiers’ Club of
Laredo
Soldiers of Foort McIntosh
F. L. MacKay
Soldiers’ Club
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Salinas Ave
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Hamilton Hotel
Iturbide
Hidalgo St
Jersey
Arthur Hazelrigg
Hidalgo Street
J. C. Martin
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Houston Street
Cactus Oil Co
Recr
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Victoria Street
R. P. Woodard
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Just What
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Marne
United States
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Quebec
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Trades Union Congress
Portsmouth
England
Warren G. Harding
Central Labor Union
Marion
Liverpool
Congress of the Chambers of Commerce of the British Empire
Toronto
Stowers
Kiwanis
National Assocition of Scientific Angling Clubs
Columbus
Ohio State
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