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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1922
Page
10
Tuesday's Daily discusses radishes as a year round staple and explains best sowing times by region. It covers soil preparation with manure, lime, and amendments, recommends varieties like Tekle and French Breakfast, notes issues with heat and drought, and advises cleanup and weed control on pond day.
Nine failures out of ten stem from physical conditions such as brain fag weakened memory insomnia nervous indigestion and irritability. Nerves grow unstrung and a complete nervous breakdown may follow.
An ad touts Sensapersa as a nerve system rebuild and blood toning tonic. It claims the blood tank and nerve sedative double nerve health in ten days and energize every nerve and tissue. Warns readers to heed the message and aims to sell two sizes, 0c and $1.00, via Druggist or City Drug Co.
Webb County will accept sealed bids until 10 am on April 4 1922 to furnish labor and material and build nine reinforced concrete tipping vats at Torrecillas. Bids must include a $60 certified check to A Winslow County Judge and bond of $250. Plans and specs by Paul Swancoat Live Stock Sanitary Commission of Texas. County may reject any bid.
Thursday activities include Woman's Missionary Society at 4 PM, Junior Auxiliary at 4, and Tuesday Male and Literary Club at the Community Center. Luncheon reservations due today with 12 PM cutoff. multiple club members and local residents noted among arrivals and moves.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to a trial involving a person named Casey and unspecified charges. The readable text hints at a court setting with mentions of segments like "on trial" and "charged" but omits clear details such as dates, full names, or outcomes.
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Wanda Hawley promotes a bobbed hairstyle in her new film Bobbed Hair at the Royal Theatre for today and tomorrow. The star notes the cut suits most girls but may fade in a year or two. The article reviews Nazimova and other features on a busy screening schedule with multiple studios and titles.
Congressman Parrish died from injuries after an automobile accident overnight. Home at Henrietta announced that he would be buried there, with services planned in the coming days.
Wort Worth Texas March 28 Police Commissioner Alderman vows a thorough investigation after three shootings last week in which officers wounded or killed residents. A policeman faces murder charges after a fugitive’s mortal wounding, described by Alderman as accidental as a bullet ricocheted.
Daily Lenten reading from the Federal Council of Churches urges humility in using gifts for service. The meditation emphasizes wise use of natural endowments and opportunities, asking for divine guidance to administer possessions and talents faithfully for others. Hymn invites Christlike walk and strength to bear toil and care.
Des Moines and Iowa towns report women active in yesterday's elections aiding two robber asayer candidates. Women endorsed candidates for mayor faced defeats in Ames New Sharon and Newmarket pools hall routes. Gloetead at Charles and Columbus fell to opponents in Cuamotte Mt. Vernon and Len, Wonettac. The text also notes President Obregon and Pan American conference matters amid unclear lines.
A collage of curious notes covers oddities from genetics and birds to industry and superstition. It mentions free male ostrich incubators, a giant chimney in Anaconda Montana, a 3 foot crawfish off Florida, and a Stockholm mother with three daughters sharing a birthday. It also notes the grape fruit name origin and a proverb about feathers in Hungary tied to Turk killings.
Washington March 28 The senate is ready to begin debate on the naval limitation treaty after ratification of two supplemental agreements to the four power pact. The 5-5-3 ratio for the United States Great Britain and Japan is established. The supplements were ratified unanimously yesterday.
Austin Texas March 28 5 W Cantwell appointed superintendent of the juvenile training school at Gatesville will assume duties April 1 Chairman Cowell said Cantwell replaces C IE King who resigned last December after an investigation into alleged cruelties to inmates found groundless exonerating King
August Probst, ex butler at the Rolling Rock club near Pittsburgh, was ruled illegally ordered deported by Federal Judge Knox in a habeas corpus action. Probst was held for further deportation proceedings following claims of a love affair with society figure Miss Virginia Craigie McKay.
Associated Press reports evidence in the Rickard case was completed at Nassau Street Court. Judge Wasser directed the jury to expect a possible ruling later today.
Alison Mayfred announces reelection bid for the Texas State Railroad Commission. He has served continuously on the commission since 1897.
Eighty years old today is Major Edward Scofield former governor of Wisconsin and longtime lumber industry leader in the Northwest. Born on a Pennsylvania farm he started as a printer’s devil then Civil War service earned him a major’s commission. After the war he moved West to Wisconsin timber and built a leading lumber business before his 1896 election to the governorship.
Wallace Idaho March 28 George Turner aged 79 a Western pioneer and Indian fighter died in Wallace Idaho. Turner joined pursuits against Native tribes and helped shape early regional frontier history.
Congressman Leeian W Parrish of the Texas division died after a car crash two weeks earlier. He was 41 and survived by his wife and two children. The body will be moved to Henrietta and funeral services set for Wednesday at 6 PM. The Texas capitol flag at Austin was lowered to half mast in his honor.
Congress adjourned immediately after convening in Washington today out of respect for Representative Parrish. Representative Simmers of Texas announced the death and noted the funeral will be held tomorrow, with customary delegation sending abandoned due to the adjournment. The final vote on the army appropriation bill was postponed to tomorrow.
Investigators and railroad officers from the Wan tas May Southern search for clues to who threw the Curranville switch causing a freight train wreck in Pittsburg Kansas. At least three people died and another injured including engineer Hh Re Plynn and brakeman HH Herron. A tramp also perished. Crews work to identify the responsible party as rescue and inquiry continue.
Dallas police Captain Moffett said three weeks or more may be needed to obtain and develop sufficient information to base arrests of those who flogged I. H. Hithererting last week.
New York police commissioner Enright lifted the ban on women smoking in public after discovering Alderman McGuinnes had proposed an anti smoking ordinance that never passed the board or gained mayor Hylan signature.
The Times reports a daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight will be partly cloudy and cooler. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and warmer.
Observations for Fort McIntosh show a high of 89 degrees and a low of 66 with a south wind. Conditions are clear at 7 am today.
March is a typical pneumonia month and high mortality is common. After winter the system weakens and care for every cold matters. Pneumonia is a germ disease breeding in the throat and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts as an expectorant to clear mucus and prevent pneumonia. It is pleasant for children to take.
Dallas March 28. A man asks if he can stockpile hand grenades to defend against floggers. Ex serviceman cites knowledge of use and contemplates siege rolls. Attorney Hughes responds with caution and jokes about defense measures from mustard gas to bayonets.
In New York on March 28 the miners and operators wage scale committees prepared to tackle the key demand for a one percent wage increase and a one dollar per shift raise for day workers. Both sides foresee a hard-fought battle as April 1 coal strike looms. In Springfield UK on the same date the miners union anticipated a large turnout of non instant miners joining the strike set for April 1 led by International President Lewis.
Albert Phillips resigns as labor member of the United States Suffrage Labor Board effective April 1. He has been in ill health for several months and was appointed by President Wilson.
Attorneys for Cooper Johnson rely on alibi in the murder case of Mrs. W. H. Barker in Concord. The defense raises questions of mental responsibility in contrast to the Bennie Young case while the trial proceeds.
Paris March 28 The Genoa conference will be asked to take up the task of preventing the spread of contagion from Russia into Central and Western Europe. This action follows a resolution adopted by the council of the League of Nations today and is described as of grave character.
Didieu son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Didieu arrived from Mexico to cover Columbiad. Judge John C Scott of Corpus Christi visits business for a day or two. T B Ellison Fort Worth furniture manufacturer seen in Laredo. Col and Mrs J R Farris depart for Parsons Kansas after January stay. Farris firm is oil operators in Laredo district.
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