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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1921
Page
6
Weekly issue published Sunday by mail postpaid to the United States Mexico or Canada. Rates are one year two dollars one year six months one dollar and eight cents one year three months. Subscriptions due in advance. Entered as second class matter at the post office in Laredo Texas under the act of March 3 1879.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to dispatches credited to It or not to this newspaper and to the local news published here. This notice declares the paper’s entitlement to republication of AP material and prohibits unauthorized use.
A domestic opinion piece argues Japan should save money instead of pursuing militarism, citing population pressure, limited territory, and the navy’s budget share. It claims emigration is resisted due to hostility toward Japanese, condemns clan loyalty and lack of assimilation, and warns of Japanese influence over lands and resources abroad.
A statement warns that Japanese attempts to subjugate other nations by arms are fated to fail, bringing widespread hostility and making Japan less welcome to peoples worldwide.
The article discusses a proposal from Consul General Eduardo Ruiz to Governor Neff for organizing Mexican labor commissions in Texas counties with Mexican workers. The plan aims to mediate disputes, keep worker lists at the Mexican consulate, and foster friendly U S relations under President Obregon. It notes broader optimism about Obregon’s government and improved Tex-Mex ties, urging recognition and solid bilateral goodwill.
In one of the fastest games in the Laredo League the Post lost to Laredo 4 to 3. Rodriguez pitched well for Laredo while Scott starred for the Post. Crisp and Slater for the Post and Cuban o at short for Laredos highlighted fielding, with light hitting on both sides. The crowd was large and enthusiastic as league standings tightens after four games. Sacred band concert and services followed the game at the Post.
Mrs Robert O Reynolds of 127 North Denver Street Kansas City Missouri reports dramatic health gains after taking Tanlac for a decade of rheumatic, stomach and nervous troubles. She says appetite improved sleep returned and pain eased after three bottles. Tanlac sold locally by City Drug Store and other druggists.
In Caliche Park yesterday, two civilian teams toppled military rivals in a doubleheader. Laredo lost to Fort McIntosh 4 to 3 in a close, error-rich game, while the American Legion fell to the Aviators 11 to 6 despite a strong start by Kirkwood.
At Laredo the Royal Theatre will present a film depicting the childhood of slums with scenes from New Yorks lower East Side. The production features several child actors ages from months to ten, each a distinct type, and marks a rare bold portrayal since Humoresque. Showings begin tomorrow and continue Wednesday.
Julio Gutierrez, indicted for burglarizing Butler Bros. clothing store, escaped county jail around 6 this morning. A large hole near a water pipe on the west side was cut open but guards halted other cons from fleeing by covering inmates with rifles. Gutierrez went free before the alarm. others remain confined as investigators probe how cells were opened and tools slipped to prisoners.
A reader seeks embroidery services at 305 Washington St. A schedule notes tickets for The Naked Truth on sale at City Drug, Horner’s Drug, Windrow’s Drug, Herrera’s Pharmacy, and Sonora News Co. Onions move shipments expected tonight and tomorrow amid improving market conditions. Also mentions playhouse benefit at Royal Theater on April 6 with no extra charge. Various notices include plumbers, marriage licenses in the county clerk’s report, florist offerings, electricity ads, and Times printing services.
Up to this morning eight carloads of Laredo Bermuda onions had been sent to market from here. Shippers include S. N. Johnson with two carloads, Mrs. Woodard with one, and Everett Love with five. The Texas onion market is improving and daily bulletins from the Bureau of Markets will begin tomorrow to update growers buyers and shippers on prices and arrivals.
A girl’s kiss set George Middleton on his writing path, becoming the author or co author of many Broadway plays. Notably Polly With a Past by Belasco, adapted by Metro into a screenplay starring Iaa Claire. The Rialto Theatre will show it Wednesday and Thursday.
A late night northwest gale battered Laredo and nearby areas for about ten minutes, with trees bent and houses shaking. Following heavy lightning, rain began just after midnight and lasted briefly with about one inch in Benavides and Aguilares, tapering toward Laredo, then a cool spell settled in the morning.
An ad from The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland promotes Zemo antiseptic liquid for eczema. It claims rapid itch relief and healing of skin sores, burns, and chafing when standard greasy salves are avoided. Available from druggists for 35 cents or 1.00 for large size.
An advertisement lists an expert piano tuner and repairer offering high grade violin work and string instrument repairs at D. J. Moran's place, with a contact phone 148 in Hancock. Also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claiming strong endorsements and effectiveness for coughs and colds.
Jamaica ginger and all its variants including essence and extract of ginger are classified as alcoholic preparations fit for beverage use. They may be manufactured transported and used only as allowed for other official preparations under prohibition regulations.
The article notes March as a typical pneumonia month with high mortality. After winter, immunity drops and carelessness rises. Prompt attention to every cold reduces pneumonia danger. Pneumonia is a germ disease and lingers in the throat. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts as an expectorant, cleansing mucus and preventing pneumonia. it is pleasant and child friendly.
Local want ad summary notes an opportunity titled Money Makers with the figure 484. Details are scarce in the fragment, but the notice presents earnings potential and a call for readers to inquire for more information. No specific contacts or locations are legible in the visible text.
All churches in Laredo held special Easter morning services with both special and regular choirs. At St Peter's, San Agustin Catholic, and Christ Episcopal churches the programs were of high quality with top-tier music, drawing record crowds.
In the district court two cases on the docket were called after one prisoner escaped from the county jail. Jesus Hernandez was found guilty of liquor law violations and sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary. Viliberto Trevisio faced the same charges and received one year in prison.
The revival meeting at the Christian church began yesterday with Rev. Chan A. Chasteen of Dallas as evangelist and Miss Ruth Orr of Stephenville directing music. A good congregation attended the morning service, an increased audience at the evening service, and one member joined the church. A strong meeting is expected, with services each evening at 8 o'clock and an invitation extended to all to attend.
Aristide Briand turns 60 as Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks mark their first wedding anniversary. Orange Week by the California Fruit Growers Association begins nationwide. The Dixie Ball returns tonight at the New Willard in Washington. National Association of Collegiate Alumnae holds its biennial convention. Foster egg rolling at the White House hosts juvenile visitors with Mrs. Harding. Minnesota Supreme Court to hear motions in the A C Townley and Joseph Gilbert case on wartime enlistment interference.
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