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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1922
Page
4
Report from Mexico describes a violent confrontation in Guadalajara between Catholics and radical anti church groups. Five people were killed and seven wounded as federal troops restored order amid renewed religious tensions.
Ben Jewell of the AFL railway workers department denounces the law of supply and demand as insufficient for a modern business system. He argues interest and profits should not accrue while workers face low wages and unemployment and suggests capital investment must yield worker gains as a first share of profits.
A long statement explains that after four years in public service including as Lieutenant Governor, the speaker will not run for any political office this year. He cites admiration for Texas government, the need for capable leaders, and private affairs preventing a campaign, though he expresses gratitude for public support. He notes the value of diverse public service and urges responsible governance.
Henry Zachary known as the “oil wizard” from Lockhart Texas is in Laredo testing oil lands with a faith based method using a bottle of crude oil and a silk cord. He claims to locate wells by nervous shock indicating oil presence and cites past results from several states. He intends to stay in the Laredo district amid a boom and offers testimonials from oil men.
The article notes that Texas has seen patchy rain but Laredo has had only near rains. Prospects for rain appeared favorable with a light shower reported in the forenoon though the extent was unknown by noon. A heavy downpour could aid stockmen by starting spring grasses on the ranges and benefiting cattle.
A fragmentary gossip column from Laredo offers humorous takes and social musings. The piece blends local character sketches, fashion notes, and playful maxims about behavior and appearance, with light observations on spring fashion and town idiosyncrasies.
Local resident Joe Cliley reports backache relief after using Doan’s Kidney Pills bought at Ideal Drug Store. The letter describes symptoms of back pain, frequent urination, and burning sensations, noting complete relief after one box. Also: Miss A M Netzer wins Dallas Times-Herald limerick prize for a poem about a “dapper” man.
La redo Chapter No. 185 convenes at 7 30 PM with work in the Master Mason degree The visiting companions are cordial invited by W L Arkles H P and others to attend this M M degree session.
A telegram from Hon. Mars Mayfield, Mayfield, says he cancels speaking dates in Laredo tonight due to the death of Congressman Parrish last night. He expects to visit Juaredo at a later date.
Hon. Lucien Parrish dies prompting the postponement of political events. Hon. Earl B. Mayfield, Texas railroad commissioner and U S senate nominee, cancels tonight's district courtroom speech following the congressman's death in Laredo during February.
Webb County commissioners led by County Judge A Winslow and Highway Engineer Spence inspected the Laredo to Miranda City road, 86 miles east of Laredo, to list needed improvements for heavy oil traffic from Laredo Ol Co No 2 and Kanaka No 1 wells. The visit aims to facilitate travel and encourage further development in Webb County.
Eighteen carloads of Bermuda onions from the Laredo district have rolled out for markets nationwide. Record shows four carloads on March 24, eight on March 26, and six on March 27. Growers report strong demand and favorable prices as harvesting continues and a large shipment wave is anticipated soon.
An eight-pound boy arrived yesterday morning to brighten the home of Mr and Mrs Ross Swisher. Various local notices follow including dancing classes, plumbing services, manicuring, marriage licenses, electrical contracting, fabric goods, and an oil highway project in Webb county.
A digest of sports snippets notes St Louis winning a soccer championship with no reward for Browns or Cardinals. Harvard crews named Tall Short Chubby Dark Horse train. tennis first rounds excite fight fans little interest. Jem Driscoll at 41 signals English featherweights not ripe. Cubs 1 to 0 ball in California. A 200 to 1 shot wins at Tia Juana. cautious on Phils or Macks bets. McGraw on Giants amid hoopla. Seguin praised in White Sox camp. Sox beat Giants. Dugan and Frazee tied up over trade. Hull shooter rumor from France about Georges Carpenter. Indiana trades again. many first basemen in Cleveland. Golf at bay costs 50 cents on a Chicago public course. Unemployment rise in Chicago tied to Benny Leonard’s easy bouts this era. Bobby Roth suspended by the Yanks. linked to many AL teams except Detroit and St Louis. If he makes Tigers or Browns, he would be an All American ballplayer.
Last night the Rialto Theater again drew capacity crowds as Majestic vaudeville played to Saaredo patrons. Manager Daniels has hit a popular chord by presenting first class American vaudeville and promises more game vaudeville Sundays and Mondays to extend the patronage it deserves.
George W Emory of Rock Mills Alabama reports relief from indigestion after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He claims the tablets suit his case better than any remedy tried and allow him to eat almost anything. The product contains no Pepsin and purportedly strengthens the stomach to digest food naturally.
March 28 marks birthdays of Aristide Briand born Nantes 61 years ago today. William Allan Neilson born Scotland 53 years ago today. Mortimer E. Cooley born Canandaigua N Y 67 years ago today. Nathan Matthews born Boston 68 years ago today. Frank Clark born Hufaula Alabama 62 years ago today. Norman Hapgood born Chicago 54 years ago today.
A South Dakota general primary nominates Fall election candidates, Nebraska stock breeders attend the State agricultural college convention, the Religious Association holds its nineteenth annual Chicago convention on Week Day Decreation problems, Gen Nelson A Miles speaks at Washington ceremonies for the Meade National Memorial sod turning, and Massachusetts lawmakers begin hearings on Justice Edward P Pierce’s removal petition by the governor and council.
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