Yellows and Reds Battle for an American Lamberton
Brne pastor of Lamberton Minnesota urges support for an American Lamberton against pro Germans and the Non Partisan League calling his plan Through Tickets to an American Lamberton. He cites loyalty to the United States and faces German birth opposition while backing from Americans across the country. Editor Schel fights to keep the town American amid German born merchants backing rival papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brne
Lamberton, Minn
Star
Yellows
Reds
Lamberton
The
Schel
Germany
United States
Schei
TWO EXTREMES IN WAR ERA PATRIOTISM AND PRACTICALITY
The piece contrasts wartime patriotism with a later swing toward practicality in the name of "good business" as the public balances devotion to liberty with economic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 out first a little brain fag, weakened memory, insomnia, nervous indigestion and increased irritability, nerves become unstrung finally there is a complete breakdown of the nervous system.
Sensapersa Promises Nerve Boost and Vitality
An ad touts Sensapersa as a nerve system rebuild tonic and blood energizer. It claims to double nerve health in ten days and offers two sizes for $1.00 at druggists or via mail.
Money Makers Ad Promises Quick Cash
Classified notice touts opportunities to earn money with little effort. No specific details or verifiable claims provided, leaving readers to request further information.
Passport and Dry Zone Topic at El Paso Conference
An international conference in El Paso October 4 6 and 6 will discuss modifying U S Mexico passport rules and a 65 mile dry zone along the Rio Grande. Invitations went to Texas chambers of commerce as Governor Hobby War Secretary Baker and Mexican officials are expected. The aim is an equitable passport plan and border trade protection amid possible border dry region proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Rio Grande
el Paso
San Antonio
Laredo
Chambers of Commerce of Texas
de la Huerta
Hobby
State Department
Baker
Laredo Boy Scouts Steering Committee Forms Plan
A mass meeting at the Elks Club on September 17, 1920, created a steering committee to organize a first class Laredo Scout council. They will raise a $5000 budget, appoint a temporary commissioner and scoutmasters, and begin troop organization while pursuing a permanent, trained scouting specialist. The move is led by Mrs. G. W. Derby, Mrs. R. L. Poster, W. L. Guyler, L. Villegas, and Carlos Richter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Elks Club
Boy Scout Movement
A. D. Bordeaux
Carlos Richter
L. Villegas
RAT-SNAP Ad Promises Dead Rat Solution
Mrs. Joanny reports using RAT-SNAP to kill a long dead rat found during a move. The ad touts a six month old carcass and no odor, promoting RAT-SNAP in three sizes 36c 65c and 1.25. Sold and guaranteed by A Deutz Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanny
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Masterplay at the Royal Tomorrow and Wednesday
The Eminent Authors Production Out of the Storm stars Gertrude Atherton’s famous woman author. Snyder Ainsworth portrays Albert Levering, a benefactor who helps Margaret Hill, a singer, then faces embezzlement arrest and later reunites with love after a sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Atherton
Royal Theatre
Snyder Ainsworth
Albert Levering
Margaret Hill
Barbara Castleton
Levering
Margaret
Local Marriage License and Laredo Notes
The county clerk issued a marriage license for Guadalupe Cava zos and Miss Catarina Yarez. Probate court attendees were sparse despite a regular session. Laredo public schools recessed for the Gentry Bros. show this afternoon. Mexico imports via Laredo included two carloads of goods beer and ixtle. Mexican laborers continue en route home through Laredo, more leaving than entering. A postcard from W L Puig Jr from Columbia University says he heard the Wall Street explosion and visited the disaster scene the same night. Val has joined Columbia University as he embarks on a medical career.
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Guadalupe Cavazos
Catarina Yarez
Laredo
Gentry Bros
Mexico
Port of
Ixtle
International Pontoon Bridge
W. L. Puig, Jr
Columbia University
N. Y
Wall Street
Val
Be Rid of That Ache Kidney Pills Endorsement
Neighbor testimonial from Mrs. A. Leichhardt of Laredo about Doan's Kidney Pills curing her backache and kidney irregularities after a cold. She bought four boxes at City Deng Store and reports relief. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Chamber of Commerce launches membership drive for 1920
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce plans a broad membership push from October 4 to October 7 to fund a larger budget, expand commercial life, and widen its influence. The board invites all citizens and organizations to join efforts for a greater Laredo and a stronger Chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerc
Laredo
Board of Directors
Delegates Arrive for Western Texas Presbytery Session
Delegates to the Western Texas Presbytery arrive in Laredo this afternoon on the Texas-Mexican and J. & G. N. trains. The first session opens at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church and will run through Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Laredo
Presbytery
Presbyterian Church
Cardui cited as relief for womanly weakness in Atlanta woman
Miss Alice Frances Young of 28 East Alexander Street describes hot dizzy fits and back pain from womanly weakness. She credits Cardui with relief after trying other remedies. publishers claim many women found Cardui valuable for ailments common to women and advise purchase from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Alice Frances Young
Alexander Street
Cardus
Nerbert G Wells Birthday Note from Pilgrim Centenary
Nerbert G Wells, accompanying the British delegation to America for the Pilgrim tercentenary, is among the era's prolific writers. Born 64 years ago in Bromley, he studied zoology at the Royal College of Science, briefly pursued art and teaching, then turned to writing with his wife, achieving lasting literary success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerbert G. Wells
America
Mr. Wells
Bromley
Royal College of Science
Wellsworthwith
Gentry Bros Dog and Pony Show Arrives in Laredo Parade
Gentry Bros. Dog and Pony Show arrives by special train from Corpus Christi to Laredo. The circus gives two performances yesterday and today with a grand street parade cited as one of the largest in Laredo. Shows are larger this year as all acts are combined, with performances at 2:20 PM and 8:15 PM on a grounds block south of the Texas Mex Railway station between Flores and Convent Avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Gentry Bros
Corpus Christi
Flores and
Convent Avenues
Asherton Team Returns for Laredo Series This Sunday
The Asherton baseball squad arrives in Laredo to play three fast, pep filled games against a city select team. The first contest is at Caliche Park at 9 AM with a 3 PM double header in the afternoon. Large crowds expected to witness the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asherton
Laredo
Caliche Park
Hog Raiser Endorses RAT-SNAP To Save Hog Value
James McGuire of New Jersey extols RAT-SNAP for rat control. He spent one dollar on the product and claims the rats killed saved the price of a hog. Available in cakes of 35¢ 65¢ and $1.25, not eaten by cats or dogs, sold by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGuire
New Jersey
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Bound Over to Grand Jury for Regal
Jesus Regal faced an examining trial on burglary theft over 50 and passing a forged instrument. Justice Atlee 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 he was remanded to the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Regal
Justice of the Peace
Atlee
Justice Atlee
Regal
Grand Jury
Chamberlain's Remedy Praised by Michigan Women
Mrs A H Hall of Caseville Michigan credits Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her baby's life this summer and says the medicine is kept in the house. Mrs Mary Carrington of Maseyville Michigan says it has given prompt relief for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Michigan
A. H. Hall
Caseville
Mich
Mary Carrington
Maseyville
Laredo Farmers Plan Onion Seedbeds Amid Cotton Harvest
Farmers in the Laredo district expect to plant onion seedbeds in the next two to three weeks while still cleaning Bermuda onions from cotton land. Some will plant seed in mid October, with transplants in December after six weeks of growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Bermuda
What L. S. Dept. of Agriculture Says About Rats
Government figures show two rats breeding for three years yield 359,709,482 individual rats. Act when you see the first rat with RAT-SNAP exterminator. No mixing with foods and no odor. cats or dogs avoid it. Sold and guaranteed by A. Deutz & Brother, City Drug Co, and Sanitary Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Dept. of Agriculture
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Death of Mrs Phoebe Chase Linked to Portland Loss
Miss Julia Schultz received notice from Mrs George Gould of Portland Maine announcing the death in that city on August 23 of Mrs Phoebe Chase mother of the late Mgr Chase of this city. Mrs Chase died after a three weeks illness and was well known in Laredo where she had lived during Mgr Chases pastorate at St Peters church. She also visited Laredo as recently as last winter, and news of her death will shock many friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Schultz
George Gould
Portland
Maine
Phoebe Chase
Mgr. Chase
Chase
Laredo
St. Peter's Church
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Mty
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Elaso
BOY Scouts OF Laredo
Sonora News Company
the Royal
Royal Theater
Jlocal News
Cooper
Walker-Morrow Company
Cooh
Webb County Lumber CO
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Hoover
Hoover Vacuum Sweeper Club
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