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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1920

Page

14

Outrage Sparks Calls to Arm The Nation

A York City bomb attack killed thirty and injured two hundred, targeting financial centers and provoking calls for swift government action against anarchists. The piece argues the attack means a broader war on the capitalists and urges defense measures to protect the republic and banking institutions.

York City Morgan Banking House United States Sub-Treasury Financial Center Federal Department of Justice Lenine Poland New York Morgan and Company

Texas Democracy and Pennsylvanian Bossism Debate

A luncheon speaker in San Antonio argues that balanced political states govern best and that both Texas and Pennsylvania show boss rule and political slavery when power concentrates. He contends honesty in leaders, not party control, sustains good government and denounces charges that Texas voters are political slaves.

San Antonio Pennsylvania Texas Boles Penrose Harding Senator Penrose Senate Republican Party New York City Chicago

Remains of Ed W Speed Sent to Derby Home

The body of Ed W Speed a Derby cot ton grower was shipped to his Derby home last evening after a Wednesday afternoon shooting at the Mexican international pontoon near Nuevo Laredo. Cavazos and a family member are named in the incident as investigators pursue a possible self defense plea ahead of arraignment and trial dates remain uncertain.

Speed Old Home Ed. W. Speed Derby Cavazos Ad Nuevo Jaredo

Masonic Notice for Laredo Lodge 547 Meeting

There will be a called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 AF and AM at 7:30. All visiting brethren are invited to attend. R B Lee, W M.

Laredo Lodge No

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offers Reward

An old advertisement touts a one hundred dollar reward for a catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It claims thirty five years of use, blood-borne action on mucous surfaces, and disease healing with visible health improvements after short use. A misspelled plea directs readers to send for testimonials and to contact Hall's Catarrh Medicine Company in Ohio through local druggists.

Hall Teeter Ohio

Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities

An announcement offering daily opportunities from The Times with a subscription rate of 50 cents per month.

the Times

A Daily Lesson in History Highlights Dates

A daily historical digest notes events from 1792 to 1898. It marks the Newark Upper Canada opening, Sweden ceding Finland to Russia, the birth and death details of Brice California senator, Lander’s death in Florence, Per nell commission meeting, Maine’s commissioning, a Japanese naval action, and the Empress of Austria funeral.

Upper Canada Newark Niagara Sweden Finland Russia Caulvin Brice United States Ohio Denmark New York City Walter Savage Lander Florence Pernell London Times Maine Yule River Austria Vienna

Best Advertisement Says Guion Drug Store

The merchant Milburn of Guion Drug Store in Guion Arkansas calls Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the best advertisement a merchant can have. He states they have sold it for years and always found it gives perfect satisfaction.

FE. B. Milburn Prop Guion Drug Store Guion Ark

September 17 remembered events in 1919 era

One year ago today on September 17 President Wilson spoke in San Francisco advocating the League of Nations. Cardinal Mercier of Belgium was presented with the freedom of New York City in a ceremony marking the city’s honors.

Wilson San Francisco League of Nations Cardinal Mercier Belgium Freedom New York City

Notice of forfeiture summons in U S District Court Texas

In the Southern District of Texas, United States against Fifteen Diamond Settings et al, No. 197 D. L. A libel proceeding seeks condemnation of seized jewelry valued around twelve hundred dollars. Claimants must appear in Laredo court on September 30 1920 to plead their interest or defenses. J A Herring U S Marshal and Allen Walker Deputy.

Notice of Condemnation and Forfeiture Hearing for Nash Automobile

In United States District Court Webb County Texas the Nash Automobile serial 170151 and 134 quarts tequila are pending. All persons claiming the property or knowing any reason it should not be condemned must appear in the U S Court in Laredo Texas on September 30 1920 at 10 o clock to interpose a claim and allege their facts. U S Marshal Southern District of Texas By ALLEN WALKER Deputy

United States District Court Texas United States of America D. L U. S Webb County U. S. District Court Southern District of Texas Laredo District of United States Court Room J. A. Herring U. S. Marshal Sou. Dist. of Allen Walker Nash

Tanlac praised by Memphis woman after long indigestion relief

Mrs Amelia Solari of 246 Washington Ave Memphis credits Tanlac with ending a decade of stomach troubles and near fainting, reporting improved appetite and strength after taking the medicine. She says she now buys several bottles yearly and would not be without Tanlac. Tanlac is sold in Gardena by Windrow Bros.

Amelia Solari Washington Avenue Memphis Tenn Tanlac Garedo Windrow Bros

Bullfight Delights Nuevo Laredo Crowd on Independence Day

On Mexican Independence Day in Nuevo Laredo the arena hosted a bullfight by matadors Silveli and Dominguez. Four bulls from Piedras Negras were dispatched with single thrusts, amid a full house and few close calls for the cuadrillas. The event was thrilling and considered one of the best in years.

Nuevo Laredo Silveli Dominguez Piedras Negras

Celebration of Mexico Independence Day in Nuevo Laredo

Celebration of Mexico's independence day in Nuevo Laredo was orderly and well attended. The morning featured an 800 foot horse race won by F. P. Gonzalez's horse with a $250 purse. A grand civic parade followed, with schoolchildren and local groups, then a bullfight drew large crowds. Evening band concerts closed a peaceful, festive day historic for the city.

Mexico Nuevo Laredo F. P. Gonzalez Hidalgo Plaza Porfirio Diaz Republic of Mexico

Chamber endorses Boy Scout movement in Redo

The Laredo Chamber of Commerce board, at a regular meeting, unanimously passed a resolution urging all members to support the Boy Scout organization. Members are asked to attend tonight's meeting at Ellis Hall and cooperate to make the proposal a success.

Boy Scout Movement Board of Directors Chamber of Commerce Laredo Boy Scout Organization Ellis Hall Boy Scouts

Just What She Needed From Chamberlain Tablets

Mrs Volta Bankson of Chilli cothe Missouri says Chamberlain tablets relieved indigestion toned her liver and rid her of backache and dizziness. She declares they did her a world of good and she will always speak a good word for them.

Laredo Chamber Aims to Lower Key Rate for City Growth

A Times letter praises Laredo Chamber of Commerce efforts to gauge public will for lower Key Rates. It argues lower rates boost city status, citing Laredo at 41 versus Hebbronville at 99, urging citizens to unite for ten to twenty story development and shared prosperity.

Times Laredo Chamber of Commerce Mally Hebbronville

Chamberlain's Tablets Restore Digestion Hope

Despondent sufferers from indigestion may doubt recovery but Chamberlain's Tablets have permanently cured hundreds who can now eat what they crave. The tablets strengthen the stomach and enable natural function, so try them at once.

Notice to stockholders of merged oil firms

Notice to stockholders all stockholders of the Black Burnett Oil Co merged with Monarch Petroleum Co are requested to meet J J Dukes representative of Monarch Petroleum Co in Dallas Texas at the office of W R Pace on Saturday between 10 a m and 6 p m It is of great importance that stockholders give this matter their attention J J Dukes

Black Burnett Oil Co Monarch Petroleum Co J. J. Dukes Dallas Texas W. R. Pace

Enrollment Surges in Laredo Public Schools

City Superintendent L J Christen reports nearly 2500 pupils enrolled in the Laredo Independent School District with daily increases. Laredo High School enrollment rises above 165, a record for the institution, and total district enrollment may near 3000 before month’s end.

Laredo L. J. Christen Laredo Independent School District

Laredo Welcomes Bor Tex Oil Chief and Starts Stock Push

Vernon Hinkle elected general manager of Bor-Tex Oil Co arrives with his wife from Indiana polis Indiana and plans to reside in Laredo. Driller Mr Black resumes at 750 feet and preparations continue for another casing string. Hinkle aims to enlist local business leaders Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce to mobilize support as stock sells at par. The firm invites public investment though market takeoff may soon remove all shares from sale.

Vernon Hinkle Bortex Oil Co Laredo Indianapolis Indiana Bor-Tex Oil Co Hinkle Black Bor-Tex North Texas Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce Bar-Tex Oil Co

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