Army and Navy Club Memorial in New York Proposal
Thursday's Daily reports a plan by Army and Navy officers to build an Army and Navy Club in New York City. Four committees led by General Leonard Wood Admiral William Sims Henry Davison and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt spearhead subscriptions for a lasting memorial with a memorial court and bronze tablets honoring the dead. The project aims to provide usable lodging for officers on duty or passing through the city and to serve as a practical memorial that supports loyalty and patriotism.
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Legion
Army and Navy
Army and Navy Club
New York City
New York
Army
Navy
Officers’ Club
Leonard Wood
William 8. Sims
Henry P. Davison
Red Cross
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Feast of Tabernacles Observed September Twenty Six
The article notes the eight day observance starting September 26 and ending October 5, highlighting Jewish reverence for nature and belief in God's law guiding prosperity. It frames Judaism as a religion guiding moral, broad minded and just economic life within daily struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Campaign finance clash over big money in 1920 races
The Republican finance managers claim over three million dollars raised, while statements suggest more than double that. Governor Cox cites a lower figure. James W. Gerard says two million was planned, but he doubts more than one million will be raised. He argues big business will back Harding, not Cox, and Reconstruction-era precedents show how wealth shapes policy. The piece notes Democrats are poorer and wary of big expenditures, while Republicans expect lavish funding.
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Cox
Pittsburgh
Republican Party
James W. Gerard
Democratic Finance Committee
Senate Committee
Democratic Party
Harding
Senator Harding
Congress
Gerard
What Two Rats Can Do Warns To Act Against Infestation
Government figures show two rats breeding over three years yield 359,709,482 individual rats. Act when you see the first rat. RAT-SNAP exterminator dries up after killing leaves no smell and is not touched by cats or dogs. Sold and guaranteed by A. Deutz & Brother City Drug Co. and Sanitary Grocery.
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L. S. Dept. of Agriculture
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Brussels finance conference opens sessions in Brussels
London dispatch reports the International Financial Conference summoned by the League of Nations council will begin in Brussels. Delegates will submit written national statements on public finance currency and trade. A drafting committee will draft resolutions on monetary systems exchange rates and commercial difficulties for submission to the League assembly in November.
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London
International Financial Conference
Council of the
League of Nations
Brussels
Supreme Council of the Allies
Germany
Assembly of
Cotton Manufacturers In Session Opens Fall Meeting
Maplewood New Hampshire September 22 The annual Fall meeting of the National Association of Cotton opened for a two day session. Prominent New England and Southern manufacturers will discuss Direct Taxation and Foreign Trade and Tariff issues. A banquet will close with President Russell B Lowe delivering the semi annual address.
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Maplewood
N. H
National Association of Cotton
Partiai
New England
South
Stuart W. Cramer
Charlotte
N. C
Charles’ HE
Lord
Theodore H. Price
New York
Oscar K. Davis
Foreign Trade Council
B. M. Anderson
Daniel FE. Douty
M. D. C. Crawford
Farthest Points Map of United States Declared
The Geological Survey lists East West North and South extremes. West Quoddy Head Maine is easternmost Cape Alva Washington westernmost a detached Minnesota land area reaches latitude 49 23 and longitude 95 9 north. Florida Cape Sable is southernmost with Florida Keys extending farther south.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
United States Geological Survey
West Quoddy Head
Eastport
Maine
Cape Alva
Minnesota
Cape Sable
Florida
Florida Keys
Peta
Geological Survey
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Charleston
S. C
San Diego
Val
Mrs Spurgeon Celebrates 11th Birthday Near London
Mrs Amelia Spurgeon aunt of the famed preacher Charles H Spur geon has just marked her eleventh birthday at her home near London in a small family gathering noting the occasion with quiet celebration and affection.
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Amelia Spurgeon
Charles H. Spurgeon
London
Ancient Romans used gold dust to powder hair
A quirky historical note states that ancient Romans used gold dust for hair powder. The text also mentions a Belgian law restricting phosphorus matches, and scattered data on motors for hire, a rate of 182 million barrels, and London fog depositing 300 tons of solid matter.
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London
West Texas Presbytery Adjourns This Evening
The Presbytery of Western Texas closes its second day with Dr. Arthur Gray Jones preaching on The Sovereignty of God. A luncheon for members of the Presbyterian Brotherhood, an automobile tour, a church lawn picnic, and a closing address by Rev. Chalmers Vinson on his eight years as a missionary in Africa conclude the session.
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Presbytery
Texas
Arthur Gray Jones
San Antonio
God
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Hamilton Hotel
F. W. Mally
Chamber of Commerce
Chalmers Vinson
Africa
Hog Raiser Endorses Rat Snap In New Jersey
James McGuire, famed Hog Raiser of New Jersey, urges farmers troubled by rats to use RAT SNAP. He spent a dollar on RAT-SNAP and believes the rats killed saved the price of a hog. RAT-SNAP comes in cakes with three sizes 35¢ 65c and $1.25, sold by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
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James McGuire
New Jersey
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Methodist Church to Dedicate Building on September 26
The First Methodist Church announces the debt on its property has been liquidated and the church building will be formally dedicated on Sunday morning September 26 at 10 30 o'clock. Your presence will be appreciated.
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Laredo
First Methodist Church
Why Scouting Should Appeal to You
An outdoor program emphasizes camping hiking training and virile pursuits that move boys from city streets into woods and open skies. It aims to cultivate nature interest woodcraft and vigorous readiness to care for themselves and others. Contact A. D. Bordeaux the local commissioner for the Laredo Boy Scouts.
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Laredo
Death of John A. Howard in Toledo prompts Laredo memories
A telegram reports John A. Howard known as Jack, former Laredo resident and longtime machinist at the Texas-Mexican shops, died in Toledo Ohio this morning. He was married to Clara Christen and was over 650 years old, having left Laredo about 15 years ago. The death surprises his many friends here.
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Eugene Christen
Toledo
Ohio
John A
Jack) Howard
Laredo
Mr. Howard
Clara Christen
Webb county Zapata county highway making rapid progress
Report notes fast work on Webb county's first good road with grading surfacing and bridge contracts advancing without delay. After grading, gravelling will benefit from rain which is expected soon and could improve compaction for traffic.
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Webb County
Zapata County
Probate Court in Webb County Takes Up One Will Case
The Webb County probate court opened last Monday morning with only one matter presented, a will case, and action on it was deferred. The court likely will adjourn on Saturday.
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Probate Court
Webb County
Women’s Democratic Committee Names County Chairwomen
Mrs. D. McNeill Turner heads the Texas Women’s National Finance Committee and appoints county chairs across Webb, Hidalgo, San Patricio, Zapata, Duval, McMullen, Brooks, Jim Hogg, Cameron, Kleberg, Nueces, Willacy, Starr counties. Webb county leads with J. R. Moore as chairwoman, signaling top honors for the district.
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D. McNeill Turner
Texas Women’s National Finance Committee
J. R. Moore
Laredo
Webb County
L. J. Polk, Jr
Pharr
Hidalgo County
Bryant Collins
Mathis
San Patricio County
Jose M. Sanchez
Carrizo
Zapata County
Manuel Rodges
San Diego
Duval County
Frank Burmeister
Christine
McMullen County
Phil Hobbs
Falturrina
Brooks County
Hester Bitterman
Alice
Jim Wells County
B. B. Anderson
Hebbronville
Jim Ffoge
Frank Rabb
Brownsville
Cameron County
Chas. Flato
Kingsville
Kleberg County
Miles Williams
Corpus Christi
Nueces County
John G. Kenedy
Sarita
Willacy County
G. A. Guerra
Rio Grande City
Starr County
General Osuna seeks forgiveness and return to Mexico
General Carlos Osuna, former Tamaulipas military chief under the Carranza regime, fled Mexico when Carranza was overthrown and has lived in Tennessee. He arrived in Laredo yesterday and telegrammed President de la Huerta asking safety guarantees and permission to return home. Pending a response, Osuna remains in Laredo.
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Carlos Osuna
Tamaulipas
Carranza
Tennessee
Laredo
Osuna
Mexico
President de la Huerta
San Agustin Council to Cooperate in Scout Fund Drive
A San Agustin Scout Council committee met in San Agustin Hall to coordinate with the Laredo Council in raising 5 000 dollars to stabilize finances and organize more troops. The council already has three troops since 1919 and meetings show strong enthusiasm. B J Leyendecker named representative to the Scout Council.
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San Agustin
San Agustin Hall
L. R. Ortiz
L. Villegas
B. J. Leyendecker
Gonzalo Farias
Luis G. Cantu
Reyes Ontiz
Dr. F. Martinez
Emstasio Perez
Father Fidel
Laredo
San Agustin Parish
Webb County Sees Big Rise in 1920 Valuations
Webb County total valuations reach 12,758,528 for 1920, an increase of 3,581,703 over 1919. County tax rate is 81 cents per 100, state rate 62 cents, totaling 1.43 on 190 valuation, with most gains from personal property and real estate outside Laredo and about 250,000 added for Laredo.
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State
Webb County
B. J. Leyendecker
County Commissioners Court
City of
Laredo
Mexican Labor Bureau Delivers 200 Workers Daily At Nuevo Laredo
The Mexican Labor Bureau in Nuevo Laredo under Consul General Arturo de Laraco has already supplied 400 Mexican laborers to American farmers and others. Eduardo Idar oversees the Nuevo Laredo office, which can deliver 200 workers daily to contractors meeting contract requirements. Those willing to sign the consulate contract pay a nominal $2.50 per person.
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Mexican Labor Bureau
Nuevo Laredo
Arturo de Laraco
Eduardo Idar
U.S. Immigration Service
Laredo Port Sees 250 Mexican Laborers Return Daily
Mexican Consul General de Larado says about 250 laborers return to Mexico daily through Laredo port. They are financially secure and plan brief visits to old homes before returning to the U S. Also notes pending military station changes and local agricultural activity including cotton harvest and Bermuda onion seed planting.
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Times
General de Larado
Mexico
Laredo
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Fort Wayne
Mich
Seventeenth Infantry
Fort McIntosh
37Th
17Th Infantry
Regimnts
International Pontoon Bridge
Bermuda
American Legion Meeting Tonight at Soldiers Club Roof
The American Legion will meet on the roof of the Soldiers Club at 8 o'clock this evening. A large attendance is requested as important matters will be discussed. The adjutant has cards for members who wish to apply for Victory medals.
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American Legion
Soldiers Club
Local Cotton Gin Busy As Peak Harvest Rush Hits Heights
The Heights cotton gin operates eighteen hours daily as 882 bales were processed by morning with more coming in. Webb county cotton moves quickly with some sold after baling and other lots held in warehouses for higher prices. Laredo Gin Co. processed bales and a large seed cotton supply awaits. the thousand bale mark is expected to be reached by Saturday evening.
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Webb County
Laredo Gin Co
Louise Huff at the Royal Tonight in What Women Want
Louise Huff returns to the Royal Theatre to present her latest film What Women Want. Critics praise her subtle reserve and plastic face enabling nuanced emotional range in serious roles.
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Louise Huff
Royal Theatre
Miss Huff
Stowers Family Homeward Trip Reaches San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Charles H Stowers Mrs Allan Stowers and their son who left Laredo months ago for an overland journey through the west including Los Angeles Grand Canyon and Colorado have reached San Antonio on the homeward leg and are expected to arrive in Laredo this afternoon after an enjoyable outing.
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Charles H. Stowers
Allan Stowers
Laredo
Los Angeles
Grand Canyon
Colorado
San Antonio
Fairbanks Comedy Triumphs in His Picture in the Papers
Douglas Fairbanks stars in the Triangle comedy drama His Picture in the Papers at the Strand Theatre today. After a string of amusing mishaps Pete Prindie wins the girl of his choice in a light hearted film of romance and mistaken identity.
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Fairbanks
Pete Prindie
Douglas Fairbanks
Strand Theatre
Birthday birthdays of noted English and American figures
Our Daily Birthday Party notes September 23 marks with births of writer E Temple Thurston aged 41, critic William Archer aged 64, ex Texas governor Joseph D Sayers born in Granada Massachusetts aged 79, British MP William Brace aged 55, Boston labor leader Henry Abrahams born in Buffalo New York aged 65.
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E. Temple Thurston
William Archer
Perth
Scotland
Joseph D. Sayers
Texas
Granada
Mass
William Brace
Henry Abrahams
Boston
Buffalo
N. Y
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