Yellows and Reds Battle Over Lamberton Editor
In Lamberton Minnesota editor Schei, 80, stands against pro Germans and the Non Partisan League with his campaign Through Tickets to an American Lamberton. He fights hostile residents and German born merchants while rallying national American loyalists to back his stance and keep Lamberton American.
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Lamberton, Minn
Star
Yellows
Reds
Lamberton
The
Schei
Germany
United States
Two Extremes During War Spark Patriotism and Practicality
The text contrasts wartime patriotism with a later pragmatic shift. It notes a rise of altruism and devotion to liberty followed by a reaction where some people swing toward practicality at the expense of noble sentiment.
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America
Your Troubles May Be a Warning of a Nervous Breakdown
Nine failures out of ten are due to personal physical conditions. The causes are usually not far to seek a little braining, weakened memory, insomnia, nervous indigestion and increased irritability. Nerves become unstrung finally there is a complete breakdown of the nervous system.
Sensapersa nerve tonic and blood builder advertised
An advertisement extols Sensapersa as a nerve system rebuild and blood tonic that supposedly doubles nerve health in ten days. It promises energy for nerves and tissues, warns readers to heed cautions, and notes two sizes with prices. In Rome profiiters are criticized amid rising living costs as Giolitti targets price sharks.
Money Makers Ad Wants Large Cash Flow
Classified brief notes a Times Want Ad seeking rapid cash income opportunities. No names or dates provided. emphasizes lucrative earnings potential and flexible opportunities.
International conference to discuss passports and dry border zone
Invitations issued for a El Paso conference October 4 5 6 to harmonize US Mexico passport rules and consider a 65 mile dry zone along the Rio Grande border. Attendees include President de la Huerta northern Mexican governors Governor Hobby and Secretary Baker. Trade loss from cross river border freezes and need for equitable passport plan cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Rio Grande
el Paso
San Antonio
Laredo
Chambers of Commerce of Texas
the Paso
de la Huerta
Hobby
State Department
Baker
Boy Scouts of Laredo Organizing Council and Budget Plan
A mass meeting at the Elks Club on September 17 1920 formed a Steering Committee to back a first class Laredo Scout council. They plan a $5000 budget, appoint temporary leaders, and launch a fundraising campaign led by Mayor Villegas to avoid new debt, seeking organized troops and a national level scout specialist.
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Laredo
Elks Club
Boy Scout Movement
A. D. Bordeaux
Carlos Richter
L. Villegas
RAT SNAP Advertised for Rat Infestation
Mrs Joanny reports buying RAT-SNAP and finding a dead rat months later with no odor after using the product. The ad promotes three package sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 and lists A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery as sellers.
Masterplay at the Royal Theater Tomorrow and Wednesday
Eminent Authors Production Out of the Storm stars Barbara Castleton and Snyder Ainsworth at the Royal Theatre for two days starting tomorrow. Ainsworth portrays Albert Levering, aiding Margaret Hill, a forthcoming singer, then faces embezzlement charges and a poignant sacrifice.
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Gertrude Atherton
Royal Theatre
Snyder Ainsworth
Albert Levering
Margaret Hill
Barbara Castleton
Levering
Margaret
England
Be Rid of That Ache Backed by Neighbor Testimony
Mrs. A. Leichhardt of Laredo reports chronic backache, kidney irregularities, and dizziness cleared after four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought them at City Drug Store and urges others to use the same product. Price 60 cents at all dealers, produced by Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo, New York.
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A. Leichhardt
Rosario St
Laredo
Dean
Doan
Delegates Arrive This Afternoon for Presbytery Session
Delegates to the Western Texas Presbytery arrive in Laredo this afternoon aboard the Texas-Mexican and I G N trains. The first session opens at 7:30 PM at the Presbyterian church and will continue through Thursday evening.
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Texas
Laredo
Presbyterian Church
Womanly weakness relief praised by Atlanta woman
Miss Alice Frances Young of 28 East Alexander Street Atlanta says after entering womanhood she suffered hot flashes back aches dizziness and faintness limiting her work until Cardui relieved her symptoms. She credits Cardui with helping many women suffering similar troubles.
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Atlanta
Alice Frances Young
Alexander Street
Cardus
Gentry Bros Show Arrives In Laredo For Parade and Two Performances
The Gentry Bros Dog and Pony Show arrived by special train from Corpus Christi and presented two performances yesterday. Today a grand street parade drew large crowds, with the bigger show this year as all acts are combined. First show started at 2:30 PM and the final performance was set for 8:15 PM on the vacant block south of the Texas Mexican railway station between Flores and Convent Avenues.
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Laredo
Gentry Bros
Corpus Christi
Flores and
Convent Avenues
Marriage Licenses and Local Court Activity in Laredo
The county clerk issued a marriage license to Guadalupe Cava zos and Catarina Yafiez. Probate court attendees failed to appear as regular session opened at the county judge's office. Laredo public schools recess to attend the Gentry Bros. show. Imports from Mexico pass through Laredo with goods beer and ixile in carloads. Mexican laborers continue to travel home by truck and bridge, many heading south. A postcard from Columbia University notes Wall Street blast and Val Puig Jr entering medical studies.
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Guadalupe Cavazos
Catarina Yafiez
Laredo
Gentry Bros
Mexico
Port of
Ixile
W. L. Puig, Jr
Columbia University
N. Y
Wall Street
Val
Laredo Chamber Plans Broad Membership Drive
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce outlines a major membership campaign tied to the 1919 1920 annual report. Directors set October 4 to 7 for a citywide canvass to expand funds and participation and urge all citizens and organizations to join in strengthening the chamber and city’s commercial life.
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Chamber of Commerce
Laredo
Board of Directors
Nerbert G Wells A Pilgrim tercentenary writer born in Bromley
Nerbert G Wells accompanies the British delegation to America for the Pilgrim tercentenary. Born 64 years ago in Bromley, he studied zoology at the Royal College of Science and later pursued writing. From early arts and teaching work to a successful literary career, he became one of England's leading fiction writers.
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Nerbert G. Wells
America
Mr. Wells
Bromley
Royal College of Science
Wells
Money Makers in Times Want Ads
Classified brief notes list money making opportunities in the Times Want Ads with emphasis on quick returns and practical avenues. Reports suggest readers seek profitable side gigs and small ventures advertised by local buyers and sellers.
Last Asherton Team to Play Laredo in Three Games
The last Asherton baseball team arrives in Laredo Sunday morning to play three fast, pep filled games against a Laredo all star squad. The first game starts at 9 at Caliche Park with a double header at 3 in the afternoon, expected to draw large crowds.
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Laredo
Asherton
Caliche Park
Rat Snap touted by New Jersey hog raiser
James McGuire, famed Hog Raiser of New Jersey, urges farmers troubled by rats to try RAT SNAP saying a dollar spent on the product saved the price of a hog. RAT SNAP comes as cake, cannot be mixed with other food, and is offered in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25. Sold and guaranteed by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
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Joanny
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
James McGuire
New Jersey
Bound Over to Grand Jury for Regal
Jesus Regal was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Atlee on three charges burglary theft over 50 and passing a forged instrument. The judge bound Regal over to the grand jury in bonds of 500 for burglary 250 for theft over 50 and 250 for passing a forged instrument. In default of bail Regal was remanded to the county jail.
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Jesus Regal
Justice of the Peace
Atlee
Justice Atlee
Regal
Grand Jury
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in Michigan
Mrs A H Hall of Caseville Michigan reports the medicine saved their baby's life this summer while Mrs Mary Carrington Caseville notes years of prompt relief from Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in their home.
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Chamberlain
Michigan
A. H. Hall
Caseville
Mich
Mary Carrington
Onion Seedbeds Prep In Laredo District Farm Season
Farmers in the Laredo district plan onion seedbed planting in the next two to three weeks ahead of December transplanting. Some will begin mid October while Bermuda onion fields still hold cotton. Each farmer grooms a small patch, irrigates during germination, and moves seedlings to the field in December after six weeks.
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Laredo
Bermuda
What Two Rats Can Do Says Agriculture Dept Figures
Government figures show two rats breeding for three years yield 359,709,482 individual rats. When you spot the first rat, act quickly with RAT-SNAP, the cleanest exterminator. It dries up after killing, leaves no odor, and cats or dogs won’t touch it. 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
Death of Mrs Phoebe Chase noted in Portland Maine
Miss Julia Schultz received word from Mrs George Gould announcing the death in Portland on August 23 of Mrs Phoebe Chase mother of the late Mgr Chase of Laredo. Died after a three weeks illness she was known in Laredo where she lived during Mgr Chases pastorate at St Peters and visited as recently as last winter. Friends in this city are shocked by the news.
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Portland
Maine
Julia Schultz
George Gould
Phoebe Chase
Mgr. Chase
Chase
Laredo
St. Peter’s Church
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Attila the Hun
Timurlong
Mt. Drow
Price Sharks
Associated Press
Rome
Giolitti
Turin
U.S
Elaso
BOY Scouts OF Laredo
G. W. Derby
R. L. Poster
W. L. Guyler
the Royal
Royal Theater
Sonora News Company
Cooper
Walker-Morrow Company
Webb County Lumber CO
G. Clingenpeel
Convent
Hoover
Hoover Vacuum Sweeper Club
Worm Ser. Bros
VALE
A. Pomarantz Dry Goods Co
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