A Great Disaster Report From Mayence Explodes Myths
A Mayence chemical works explosion kills about 800, injuring many others. The piece questions if German production of explosives violated Versailles terms, notes the Oppau factory transforming to explosive manufacture, and calls for investigation into clandestine wartime chemistry and dyestuff imports. It links this to broader hopes to end wars and honor veterans on Armistice Day.
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Mayence
Germany
Oppau
Frankenthal
Milla
A Fitting Armistice Day Celebration Deliberated
A plan to mark Armistice Day with a ceremony at Arlington burial of an unknown soldier seeks to make the day both memorial and joyous. It foresees public rejoicing over the war’s end while remembering those who sacrificed. The observance coincides with a world disarmament conference.
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Khertr
Iile
Arlington Cemetery
Allied
Germany
Laredo Gossip and Quiet Street Odds
Gossip column from Laredo with overheard tales in Jarvis Pinga and Victoria street. Tales include a late burglar catch, a tramp begging cake and seeking a cake recipe, a freckled flapper look, a man seeking a theatre sight line, and two local men debating generosity over a cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Jarvis Pinga
Laredo Water Co rate dispute and push for own works
A reader criticizes the Laredo Water Co for seeking higher rates to fund standpipes and upgrades. The letter argues comparison to Dallas and Corpus Christi is misleading, urges charging by usage only, and advocates building local water works to end reliance on out-of-town providers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Water Co
Laredo
Corpus Christ
Dallas
Trinity
White Rock
Railroad Time Table with Corpus Christi and St Louis trains
Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 12 10 p m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 36 p m International and Great Northern Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 12 01 p m and arrives at 5 00 p m
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Corpus Christi
Night Train Schedule Details and Stops
Night Train departs at 10 p m arrives at 17 30 a m Rio Grande and Eagle Pass. Train No 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arrives 4 Minera at 10 20 a m. Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arrives Laredo at 2 16 p m.
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
Uaredo
Drugstore Advice Endorses Cham berlain's Remedy
Pharmacists rarely substitute when diarrhoea medicine is needed. Ninety nine of a hundred druggists recommend Cham berlain's Core and Diarrhoea Remedy because customers trust its reliability and effectiveness in treating diarrhoea.
Hagerty Hurt in Lions Attack in Jungle Film
At Laredo Strand Theatre Hagerty who plays Bob Hathaway a Secret Service man in Miracles of the Jungle was badly mauled during filming of the first chapter He was attacked by a ferocious lion his gun jammed and he was clawed and gashed spending weeks in hospital before resuming his role
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Hagerty
Bob Hathaway
Secret Service
Africa
Strand Theatre
Actress Vivian Martin Demonstrates Blindness Technique
Vivian Martin explains how she creates a blind girl illusion in The Song of the Soul at the Royal Theatre. She keeps eyes open and focuses on a fixed object until the image blurs, then continues without blinking, sometimes for half an hour or more in longer scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Martin
Royal Theatre
A Pronounced Success of Chamberlains Colic Remedy
The uniform success in treating bowel complaints with Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy has made it nearly universal and unmatched. It relieves both children and adults and is regarded as without an equal by users everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Rotary Meeting in Laredo Draws Guests Despite Absentees
The Laredo Rotary Club met at the Hamilton Cafe with 80 percent attendance. Guests included Hal Brennan of Laredo Kiwanis and J N Worsham postmaster. Bret Boch of Mineral Wells spoke on the upcoming Rotary State convention and other members delivered talks. The meeting closed with Rotary songs and "The Star Spangled Banner."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Rotary Club
Doc Hiatt
Rotary
Notice to Hunters on Mann Farm Leasing Restrictions
A notice states that the T. C. Mann farm has been leased and hunting or fishing will not be permitted. No permits will be issued or honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Mann
Resolutions of thanks from City Teacher's Institute
The institute credits Dr Payne of the University of Texas for an educational week and thanks Rotary Club leaders Doctor Hiatt and participants. It also acknowledges Vector Sauvignet for guidance and Professor Marty for agricultural talks, plus performances by Mesdames Austin Ostrom Slaughter Camp. The Laredo Times is thanked for publications, and copies of the resolutions will be filed, sent, and published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
University of ‘Texas
Laredo
Rotary Club
Doctor Hiatt
Voector Sauvignet
Agricultural Department
Marty
Rith
Austin
Ostrom
Mises Slaughter
Camp
Valdez
Royal Opera House
Hiatt and
McCulloch
Tha Laredo Times
Institute
Catarrh Cure Promoted By Hall's Medicine
Hall's Catarrh Medicine is advertised as a constitutional treatment taken internally. It claims to act through the blood on mucous surfaces, destroy the disease's foundation, strengthen the patient, and aid nature. Circulars free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Halul
Nature
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Festival and Congresses Spark Broad 1912 Events
Today the Festival of St Maurice celebrates Austria’s patron saint as the diocese of St Albert marks 50 years. The Second International Eugenics Congress meets in New York City while Secretary Hoover gives a Wesleyan matriculation address. The National Drainage Congress opens in St Paul and runs through Saturday. In Buffalo Rev John Chimberlain Ward is to be consecrated bishop of Eyre, Pa. A Republican State convention will meet in Syracuse to nominate a candidate for the Court of Appeals. Loan-company representatives nationwide convene in Chicago to discuss usury protections.
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St. Maurice
Austria
St. Albert
Alberta
International Congress of Eugenics
New York City City
Hoover
Wesleyan University
National Drainage Congress
St Paul
Buffalo
John Chimberlain Ward
Eyre
New York
Syracuse
Covrr of Appeals
United States
Chicago
New Orleans Weather Forecast From U S Weather Bureau
The Times presents today forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Fort McIntosh observations show a high of 97 and a low of 76 with southeast winds. Tonight and Friday will be partly cloudy and clear conditions prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Orders for overland march to Fort Sam Houston
Orders are expected at Fort McIntosh for the 17th Infantry to begin an overland march from the city to Fort Sam Houston for permanent stationing. Advices say the orders will come within a day or two after weeks of anticipation.
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Fort McIntosh
Fort Sam Houston
Fourth Cavalry
Fort Brown
17Th Infantry
Ith
Odd Facts and Military Moves From Fort Sam Houston Items
Short notes cover global curiosities such as racial traits and animal eyes, plus a shift of U S troops through Fort Sam Houston to Fort McIntosh and a swap with the 17th Infantry. Laredo’s locals regret losing the unit while a new railway or mail link is hinted at between Peking and Shanghai and soap bubbles lasting over a month, with British scientists reporting preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Fourth Cavalry
Fort Brown
Fort McIntosh
San Antonio
17Th Infantry
Laredo
Peking
Shanghai
Notice of dress shop move to Lincoln Street
Notice to my patrons that the dressmaking and hemstitching shop has moved from Richter's to 1117 Lincoln Street over Central Hardware Store. Mrs J. E. B. Sorrille. September 19.
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Richter'a
Lincoln Street
Central Hardware Store
J. EB. Sorrille
Bears Beat Marines in 12 Inning Texas League Thriller
San Antonio Bears edged the Dallas Marines 8 to 7 in a 12 inning game at Caliche Park. Henry drove in the winning run with a homer in the 12th as both teams featured sharp defense and late scoring flurries. The teams, traveling to Mexico City for a centennial celebration series, will play again later today in Laredo.
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San Antonio Bears
Dallas Marines
Caliche Park
Mexico City
Laredo
Bears
Hill
Tiner
Couchman
Griffith
Brock
Marines
Tipple
Harper
Conway
Shanglin
San Antonio
Henry
Texas
Harlan Trask
Bertant
Bill Hart
Notice to bring cotton for ginning before Sept twentieth
All parties who have cotton for ginning must bring it in before September 20. After that date the town will close for the season to alter enlarge and repair the Laredo Cotton Gin Co. September 21, 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Cotton Gin CO
Kiwanis Club Plans Evening Luncheon at Tramilton
There was no noon meeting at Hamilton Cafe. A large luncheon at Tramilton begins at 8 15 this evening titled military day with Fort McIntosh officers as guests of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Laredo
Opening Dance at Puig Building on Lincoln Street
An opening dance event is set for Friday evening at the Puig Building located at 1115 Lincoln St. The program features five string pieces with piano accompaniment. Admission is 1.00 dollar, ladies admitted free, on September 22, 1921, at 8:30 p.m.
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Puig Building
Lincoln St
McLemore Praises Laredo as Gateway to Mexico
Hon Jeff McLemore former congressman and Texas writer arrived in Laredo to gather data for a Commonwealth Magazine feature. He stated Laredo looks like one of the best places in Texas and urged locals to strive to grow it into a major city, given its gateway position to Mexico.
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Jeff
McLemore
Congress
Texas
Texas Commonwealth
San Antonio
Laredo
Commonwealth Magazine
Mexico
Denike Inc appoints Blanchard as Laredo office manager
Pierre V Blanchard is named manager of the Laredo office of J S Denike Inc with full authority over company interests. Office located at 205 Laredo National Bank Building. Telephone 1069. Date 9 22 6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre V. Blanchard
Laredo
Laredo National Bank
Telephone
J. S. Denike, Inc
J. S. Denike
Notice to Water Customers on New Rates
The Laredo Water Company informs customers that the new water rate schedule published by The Times on Sept. 19, 1921, will not apply to usage before Sept. 20, 1921. Bills dated Nov. 1, 1921, will reflect the new rate.
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Times
Pecan sale and local notices from Laredo era
Local tidbits list pecan sales at 25 cents per pound with pickup details, a Caliche Park baseball game between Milmos and Camphuis at 4:30 pm, rental ads for Hamilton Beach vacuums, and notices on licenses, employment, plumbing, importations, and business services. Includes weather notes, electrical and floral ads, and military unit movement rumors affecting local life.
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Caliche Park
Milmos
Camphuis
Hamilton Beach
Laredo Electric & Railway Co
Great Help to Civic Workers in Public Library
The public library serves civic workers and city council members by providing access to municipal activiy reports and a file of relevant materials. It also houses copies of The American City with articles on municipal problems, aiding growth and development discussions.
Notice on Hunting Trespass Near Target Range
Notice by A. M. Brunt dated 9 20 6t forbids hunting in pastures adjoining Target Range. Trespassers will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Brunt
San Ramon Sporting Club fills three vacancies at adjourned meeting
At an adjourned meeting held at the Elks Club the San Ramon Sporting Club elected Luis A. Lafon Hal Brennan and Matias de Llano to fill three membership vacancies. Dr J T Hassell was transferred back to active status by his own request. The house committee notes big lake front improvements and fine preparations for members to enjoy winter sport.
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San Ramon Sporting Club
Elks Club
Luis A. Lafon
Hal Brennan
Matias de Llano
J. T. Hassell
Laredo
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Victoria Street
Mike
Hamilton Hotel
Laredo Movies
Lion Wounds
Royal
Entertainment Committee
A. H. Camp
Alma A. Pierce
Altee Smith
Willops Harbor
Washington
Dahomey
Siam
Wisconsin
Eve
TIMMS
Money Makers
R.H. B
L. O. O. M. Lodge
Jeff: McLemore
Laredo Water Company
Joe
JeAocal
Il News
Ee 5
Eagle Pass Ave
Reo
Charles Blair
Concepcion de la Garza
Salinas Avenue
B. Juarez Plumbing
A. Saft
Philadelphia
Florist
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
Stn St
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Farragut Street
Hassell
Youngerina
F. M. Espinozar
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