Army and Navy Club Memorial Planned in New York
Thursday's Daily reports a campaign to fund a new Army and Navy Club in New York to provide practical lodging for officers on duty or passing through. Four committees led by General Leonard Wood Admiral Sims Henry Davison and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt oversee the drive. The building centers on a memorial court with bronze name tablets and aims to honor fallen officers while serving active needs of current service members.
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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
Woman's
Feast of Tabernacles Observed September Twenty Sixth
The observation spans eight days from the eve of September twenty sixth to October fifth. The piece reflects Jewish religiousness, tying Earth's nature to prosperity and daily life and stressing reverence for God as central to life across seasons. It notes Judaism's commitment amid modern industrial society and eco concerns.
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Israel
Campaign Finance and the 1920 Campaign Slush Fund Debate
The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic fundraising claims in the 1920 race. James W. Gerard testifies that big business backing aims to boost Harding, while Cox backers say funds are far smaller. It notes historical reconstruction periods under Republican rule and argues big donors seek political power, urging voters to judge whether money or honesty matters more.
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Cox ‘Unl
Pittsburgh
Republican Party
James W. Gerard
Democratic Finance Committee
Senate Committee
Democratic Party
Harding
Cox
Senator Harding
Congress
Gerard
What L S Dept of Agriculture Says About Two Rats
Government figures show two rats breeding for three years produce 59709482 in dividual rats. Act when you see the first rat, don’t wait. RAT-SNAP exterminator dries up after killing and leaves no smell. 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
International Financial Conference Opens in Brussels
London reports the International Financial Conference summoned by the League of Nations council begins in Brussels the day after postponement due to the Spa talks. Delegates will present written country statements on finance currency exchange and trade. A drafting committee will form resolutions on monetary systems exchange rates and international credit.
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London
Council of the
League of Nations
Brussels
Supreme Council of the Allies
Germany
Assembly of the
Cotton Manufacturers In Session In Maplewood NH
The National Association of Cotton Manufacturers holds its annual Fall meeting in Maplewood New Hampshire opening a two day session with papers, addresses, and group discussions on Direct Taxation Foreign Trade and the Tariff. Stuart W. Cramer presides over the Direct Taxation discussion with Charles E. Lord and Theodore H. Price among the participants. Oscar K. Davis will lead the Foreign Trade and Tariff discussion with Dr B M Anderson Daniel I Douty and M D C Crawford contributing. The resolutions committee will report at noon tomorrow followed by a banquet where President Russell B Lowe will speak.
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Maplewood
N. H
National Association of Cotton
Sollow
New England
South
Stuart W. Cramer
Charlotte
N. C
Charles E. Lord
Theodore H. Price
New York
Oscar K. Davis
Foreign Trade Council
Dr. B. M. Anderson
Daniel I. Douty
M. D. C. Crawford
Farthest points across the United States mapped
The U S Geological Survey lists the easternmost point as West Quoddy Head Maine and the westernmost as Cape Alva Washington The farthest north is a small Minnesota land area at latitude 49 23 and longitude 95 75 while Cape Sable Florida is southernmost The report also notes area totals coast lengths and notable geographic facts such as Nome Alaska being farther west than Hawaii and the Panama Canal lying south of Pittsburgh
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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
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
Pacific
Charleston
8. C
San Diego
Cal
Gulf of Mexico Coast Line
Cuba
New York City
Indiana
Havana
Cleveland
Panama Canal
Pittsburgh
Nome
Alaska
Hawaii
Mrs Amelia Spurgeon Celebrates 101st Birthday Near London
Mrs Amelia Spurgeon aunt of the famous preacher Charles H Spur geon has just celebrated her 101st birthday at her home near London.
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Amelia Spurgeon
Charles H. Spurgeon
London
Ancient Romans used gold dust to powder hair
A Belgian law now bans manufacture sale and storage of phosphorus matches. Japan reports more hire motors than private cars. Mexico exports oil at 182 million barrels per year. London received about 200 tons of solid matter in a morning fog.
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Japan
Mexico
London
West Texas Presbytery Adjourns This Evening
The Presbytery of Western Texas finishes its second day with Dr Arthur Gray Jones sermon on The Sovereignty of God. Luncheon for Brotherhood at Hamilton Hotel, an automobile tour, and a farewell supper mark the closing events led by Rev Chalmers Vinson who has eight years of missionary work in Africa.
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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
Rat Snap Ad Warns Hog Owners To Fight Rats
James McGuire, famed New Jersey hog raiser, urges farmers troubled by rats to use RAT SNAP. He claims spending one dollar on RAT-SNAP saved the price of a hog. The cake bait comes in three sizes priced five cents, 65 cents, and 1.25 dollars, with guaranteed results. 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
First Methodist Church to dedicate building on Sept 26
The official board announces the church debt has been liquidated and the building will be formally dedicated on Sunday morning September 26 at 10 30 o clock. Laredo residents are urged to attend and support the event.
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Laredo
First Methodist Church
Why Scouting Should Appeal to You in Laredo
A persuasive note urging parents to enroll their boys in the Laredo Boy Scouts. Outdoor programs emphasize camping hiking and woodcraft to develop vigor health alertness and self-reliance. Local commissioner A D Bordeaux is named for consultation.
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The
Laredo
Death of Jack Howard Brings Shock to Laredo Friends
Telegram from Eugene Christen reports John A. Howard known as Jack, former Laredo machinist at Texas-Mexican shops, died in Toledo Ohio this morning. He was over 60, married to Clara Christen, and left Laredo about 15 years ago, no details given.
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Eugene Christen
Toledo
Ohio
John A
Jack) Howard
Laredo
Mr. Howard
Clara Christen
Webb County Builds Zapata County Highway Progress Report
The Zapata county highway project in Webb County is advancing rapidly with grading surfacing and bridge work on track. Contractors report no delays and anticipate that rain after grading could improve compaction and road durability for traffic.
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Webb County
Zapata County
Webb County Probate Court Delays Only One Will Case
Webb county probate court opened in this city last Monday morning but as of this morning only one matter for probate a will case had been delayed by attorneys with action postponed. Court may adjourn Saturday.
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Probate Court
Webb County
Women’s Democratic Committee Appoints County Chairs
Mrs TD McNeill Turner names county chairs for Webb to Starr counties in Texas. Webb county chair Mrs J R Moore expected to lead the senatorial district with Webb likely earning first honors.
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D. McNeill Turner
Texas
TD. McNeill Turner
Texas Women's National Finance Committee
J. R. Moore
Laredo
Webb County
L. J. Polk
Jr. Pharr
Hidalgo County
Bryant Colline
Mathis
San Patricio County
Jose M. Sanchez
Carrizo
Zapata County
Manuel Rodges
San Diego
Duval County
Frank Burmeister
Christine
McMullen County
Phil Hobbs
Palturtias
Brooks County
Hester Bitterman
Alice
Jim Wells County
B. B. Anderson
Hebbronville
Jim Hogg County
Frank Rabb
Brownsville
Cameron County
Chas
Plato
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 return to Mexico from Tennessee
General Carlos Osuna, former Tamaulipas military chief under Carranza, who fled Mexico after Carranza’s overthrow, arrived in Laredo yesterday and seeks to return home. He telegrammed President de la Huerta asking guarantees for his safety and permission to return. awaiting reply while in Laredo.
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Carlos Osuna
Tamaulipas
Carranza
Tennessee
Laredo
Osuna
Mexico
President de la Huerta
San Agustin Scout Council to Aid Laredo Fund Drive
A San Agustin Council committee met in San Agustin Hall last evening to work with the Laredo Scout Council on a $5,000 fund raise and to organize more scout troops in Laredo. The group includes L. R. Ortiz, L. Villegas, B. J. Leyendecker, Gonzalo Farias, Luis G. Cantu, Reyes Ortiz, Dr. F. Martinez, and Hurrasio Perez with Father Fidel as Scoutmaster. B. J. Leyendecker was named San Agustin 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 Ortiz
Dr. F. Martinez
Hurrasio Perez
Father Fidel
Laredo
San Agustin Parish
Webb County Records Show Large Jump in 1920 Valuations
Webb County total valuations rise to 12 758 528 for 1920 per County Tax Assessor B J Leyendecker. Increase of 3 581 703 over 1919. County tax 81 cents per 100 yields 111 444 07. state tax 62 cents yields 85 202 87. total rate 1 43 per 100. Increases mainly from real estate and personal property outside Laredo, with about 250 000 extra in Laredo.
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Webb County
B. J. Leyendecker
County Commissioners Court
City of
Laredo
Mexican Labor Bureau Delivers 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 U S contractors. Eduardo Idar leads the Nuevo Laredo bureau which can deliver 200 workers per day at a nominal $2.50 each after signing the required contract with the Mexican consulate.
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Mexican Labor Bureau
Nuevo Laredo
Arturo de Laraco
Eduardo Idar
U.S. Immigration Service
Laborers Return Daily Through Laredo Port
Mexican Consul General de Larado says about 250 Mexican workers are leaving Laredo daily to visit home and will return soon with others. Thirty-seventh Infantry deployment to Fort Wayne and Seventeenth Infantry relief timing remain undetermined, with Fort McIntosh commanding officer expecting orders daily. Some 37th officers seek transfers to 17th Infantry to stay locally. Local imports include one carload of bones and general goods via the pontoon bridge. Cotton picking, Bermuda onion seed planting, and planned land prep for onion transplanting are under way.
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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 hold a meeting tonight at 8 o clock on the roof of the Soldiers Club. A large attendance is requested as important matters will be discussed. The adjutant has received cards for members who wish to apply for Victory medals.
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American Legion
Soldiers Club
Local cotton ginning stays busy as 882 bales produced
The Heights gin operates eighteen hours daily to handle a late cotton rush. Webb county cotton sold quickly while some is held for higher prices. Laredo Gin Co. produced 882 bales with more seed cotton arriving, aiming to reach one thousand by Saturday night.
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Webb County
Laredo Gin Co
Louise Huff at the Royal in What Women Want
Louise Huff returns to the Royal Theatre today to star in her latest production What Women Want. Critics note her talent for serious roles and a subtle, quiet screen presence with a highly plastic face capable of registering nuanced emotions.
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Louise Huff
Royal Today
Royal Theatre
Miss Huff
Stowers Family Expected Home Today After Westward Trip
Mr and Mrs Charles H Stowers Mrs Allan Stowers and son left Laredo for an overland trip through the west visiting Los Angeles Grand Canyon and Colorado. They reached San Antonio on the return journey yesterday and are expected to arrive in Laredo this afternoon.
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Charles H. Stowers
Allan Stowers
Laredo
Los Angeles
Grand Canyon
Colorado
San Antonio
His Picture in the Papers at Strand Theatre
Douglas Fairbanks plays Pete Prindle in a comedy drama filled with amusing mishaps as he pursues love. The Triangle production screens today at the Strand Theatre with a lighthearted, romantic finale.
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Pete Prindle
Douglas Fairbanks
Strand Theatre
Birthday milestones mark a day of notable births
September 23 marks anniversaries for English novelist Temple Thurston born 41 years ago, dramatist and critic William Archer born in Perth 64 years ago, former Texas governor Joseph D. Sayers born in Granada Miss. 79 years ago, British Labour MP William Brace born 55 years ago, Boston labor leader Henry Abrahams born in Buffalo 65 years ago.
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Temple Thurston
William Archer
Perth
Scotland
Joseph D. Sayers
Texas
Granada
Mias
William Brace
Henry Abrahams
Boston
Buffalo
N. Y
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West Texas
Jack Howard
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SAN Agustin Council
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