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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1922
Page
2
The Dallas community debates public response to recent bomb outrages that injured a woman and damaged homes. The editorial urges using legal channels, condemns lynching, and stresses reform through proper courts and officials.
A senator from Maryland faced opposition as irreconcilables dwindle to one. The piece praises the remaining senator for his stance on vital topics and criticizes the majority’s approach to Lenine era issues and a Soviet stance.
A daily Lenten Bible reading and meditation prepared by the Commission on Evangelism of the Federal Council of Churches for use by churches and individuals. It reflects on humility as a fruit of stewardship, includes a meditation and a prayer asking for true humility and service to others, ending with a hymn about humility and service.
Spring recalls golf talk and old-time fashions in Laredo as residents share humorous and critical vignettes. The column critiques hypocrisy, debt, income worries, and social trends with playful jabs at locals and their quirks.
A long list of delegates from Texas clubs is announced for the Fifth District meeting of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs in Laredo on April 4 and 6. Names span many towns including Corpus Christi San Antonio and Victoria among others. A closing quip jokes that many believe managing a wife is harder than managing a baby.
Three old time players return to action and Doc Holt from Oklahoma joins Legion. Porfirio Martinez arrives from Mexico City to rejoin Milmo, Tomas Valenzuela comes back to play second for the Laredos, and J Martinez returns at third for the Knights of Columbus. A double header at Legion Park Sunday features Laredos versus Legion and Mismus versus Knights.
Great Britain has notified Mexico that it will accept the recommended boundary between Quintana Roo and British Honduras. Marker placement to start immediately. The line lies through a desert region and marks the agreed territorial limit.
Branch Rickey oversaw eleven Cardinals outfielders in workouts but did not uncover any startling newcomers among the rookies.
A discussion of beet growing notes that beets tolerate lighter soils and require well decayed manure. It advises simple transplanting care to avoid breaking the tap root, explains beet seeds are fruits with multiple kernels, and suggests planting depths and spacing. It highlights companion planting with corn for shade and notes greens can be harvested early indoors or in fall and winter.
The notice lists notable births marking anniversaries on this date: Pope Pius XII born in Desio Italy 65 years ago. Hon George P Graham born in Eganville Ontario 65? years ago. Prince Henry William born 22 years ago. Gypsy Smith evangelist born in England 62 years ago. Claude A Swanson US senator born in Pittsylvania Virginia 60 years ago.
The Times reports several major projects in prospect for Laredo including an industrial site, a large institution, a tourist hotel plan, and extensive street and road work. Oil development in Webb and Zapata counties sparks optimism, with several ventures awaiting formal public disclosure.
Public notice announces the Jitney LTD service resume this Sunday at 2 00 PM. The route covers Ball Park and Bella Vista joining Jarvis and the cemeteries for residents and visitors.
Shipments of Bermuda onions from the Laredy area reached forty eight carloads by last night with week one expected to exceed sixty carloads. The I N G road reported nine cars Texas Mexican six cars and thirty three cars previously shipped since last Friday, signaling a brisk market and strong prices for growers through the season.
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Excellent remedy for constipation praised for ease of use and mild effects. Readers are urged to try Chamberlain's Tablets and assess personal relief after use.
Sam Mackin, president and field manager of the Laredo Oil Co, said their No 2 well in Miranda City tract began to flow heavily at 8 am and was producing about 1000 barrels per day by 10:30 am. The discovery surpasses nearby wells Kanaka No 1 and Laredo No 2 in Webb County.
Review notes Sammy Lee and His Company of Six Artists headline the Rialto vaudeville show in Laredo on Sunday and Monday with four featured ladies. The act, praised for dancing and lively songs, includes a modern jazz influence and colorful costumes. The Orpheum Thursday performance drew strong local praise.
The remains of Mrs 4 J Dwan who died in Chicago yesterday afternoon leave Chicago tonight en route to Laredo and are expected to reach here Monday morning. No funeral arrangements have been made. The body will be taken to the Matler home at 1616 Salinas Avenue after arrival. Mrs Ida Muller is accompanying the remains. Major B J Dwan and other relatives are listed as attendees.
I M S Ryan president proclaims an election by the Independent School District of Laredo for April 1 1922 to elect four trustees. Polling places are Central Grammar School for precincts 1 and 2 and Urbahn School for precincts 3 and 4 with named election officers. Election opens 8 am and runs for one day under Texas law.
Edward P. Miller of Abbottstown Pa commends Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as effective for coughs and colds. He notes users of larger preparations often prefer Chamberlain’s for relief and urges others to try it.
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