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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1923
Page
4
A Mexico City girl of fifteen falsely claims romance with Charlie Chaplin and ingests poison after being expelled from his room. Hollywood probes reveal no poison, while editors warn that publicity hungry aspirants misuse scandal to gain film work.
The department of labor predicts a period of continued prosperity driven by strong activity in steel copper and textile industries with rising demand and no surplus. Secretary Davis stresses work as salvation while noting Europe’s inflation and financial instability as a contrast to American industrial vigor.
The piece argues that industrial growth relies on new resource sources and foreign markets. It cautions that continued prosperity depends on productive power and fair foreign trade, warning tariffs may need adjustment to maintain wages and profits. It notes oil discoveries as a substitute for depleted coal and stresses global wealth tied to production.
The season's first Bermuda onions have left Marl Reed’s farm in South Laredo, with shipments likely starting within days. Heavy rains aided the crop and a drier spell now allows harvesting, promising higher prices due to a smaller crop and limited storage. Officials forecast 750 to 900 cartloads this season, valued at premium prices compared with larger yields.
Texas-Mexican Ry Co reports 82 carloads of crude oil from Mirando City in March, down from February. Shipments fell as Magnolia Carnation and others stored production. production locally rose slightly with new wells while larger tanks await release. A gas sand discovery at Boston-Miranda No 1 hints at similar formations to Carolina-Texas wells, possibly predicting deeper oil potential.
Announcement by No. W. 1. Wilson and Dr J A Bass to friends and patients of their dentistry partnership with offices in the Thaison Building. Phone 746. Notice from Deputy Collector of Customs Laredo Texas dated April 8 1923 states sale of seized items at public auction on April 11 1923 at 10 AM in front of the Post Office for cash under Section A98 of the Tariff Act of 1924.
There will be no meeting of the Catholic Daughters of America tonight. Thursday April 26 will be our next meeting night. Mrs B L Puig Urend Regent.
The Laredo Juvenile Band will give four concerts next Sunday evening in Martin Plaza. A later announcement will specify the program.
Notice announces Asher Carpen moving from the Exchange building opposite Hamilton Hotel to the former Mexican Consulate at Salinas Avenue and Farragut Street, soon to be known as the Oil Exchange Building, to obtain larger quarters. Mr. J Ki Bradshaw remains in current quarters.
Mr. Lestarrette of 1818 Sta Maria Ave reports relief from kidney pain and backache after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He experienced irregular kidney action, nighttime urination, and dizziness before finding steady relief. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
Donato Benavides guardian seeks order to sell an undivided one sixteenth oil and gas interest in several Webb County tracts including Porciones 27 28 29 30 and 31 32 and 63 acres in 31 and 62 acres in 32 for a term of fifteen years. Hearing set before County Judge in Laredo on April 10, 1923.
Beachcombers resume arrival in Kobe and other Japanese ports after eight years absent due to war. Many returned home or joined foreign services, some living off foreign community bounty. American consular funds support relief and repatriation with individual case investigations and relief, including deserters, via first available vessel at government expense.
Notice to builders to bid by 72 o'clock M Monday April 1928 for a 60 by 80 feet one story brick shore house with concrete foundation on Convent Avenue Western division lot 6 block 22. Plans seen at attorney offices. Successful bidder must provide fund in the sum of the bid to furnish labor and material and complete within ninety days. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
The Pastors Association met with Rev. C. W. Cook at the rectory to review church activity. Bible school attendance reached 880 and total church attendance 1600, excluding McIntosh and Holding Institute, with gains noted compared to former figures. The report cites the American and Mexican work as gratifying.
Colleen Moore answers inquiries about women in film saying few pursue screen careers. She notes most want to act but there are not enough roles, calls for hard work and study, and advises actresses to have six months of funds before heading to Los Angeles.
Local advertisement from Oll Leases and Investments promoting close margins on Janda leases and related ownerships. HAL Ailey urges customers to contact before purchasing and provides a telephone number and building address for the office.
In Webb county near the Carolina Texas Field the lease market surges after the Carolina Flexus No 5 find. Half a million dollars in leases have changed hands as demand grows for fields with lower overriding royalties, promising easier development for Laredo area operators and potential new fields free from heavy royalties.
Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas gives notice that a Chevrolet automobile license 543 61 motor 124420 seized March 17 1928 for violation of tariff laws. Claim must be filed within twenty days of first publication else vehicle sold at public auction 10 A M April 25 1925 at the Customs House. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
The second case against A. B. Mc Gaffey et al charging passing forged checks was reset for tomorrow morning in district court due to absence of witnesses. Seven counts remain against the McGaffreys and George W. Baker.
The forecast published by The Times notes cloudy unsettled conditions tonight and Wednesday. Observations from Fort MelIntorth show a high of 79 degrees and a low of 48 with winds from the southeast and partly cloudy skies.
Mrs Dunphe offers a four year experience hemstitching service at 1311 Farragut Street in Mr Lady's Shop with guaranteed work. A farmer cured of rheumatism credits Chamberlain's Liniment after partial relief and plans to keep a bottle at home.
Thos. H. Ward, Secretary Treasurer at Laredo National Farm announces loans up to 26000 dollars for farms and ranches in Webb Iapata and Jim Hogg counties. Interest rate listed as 644 percent.
Notices announce all circles of the W. M. B. A. will convene at the Baptist Church Thursday at 3:30 PM. The item also lists various local ads and notices, including imports from Mexico through Laredo, a gas well in Miranda City, licenses issued, and local business promotions.
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