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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1921
Page
6
Daily publication schedule details delivery options by mail postpaid to the United States Mexico or Canada and local delivery by farrier to Laredo or New Laredo Mexico. Pricing lists one copy one month 60 cents and one copy one year 6 dollars.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all AP dispatched news and any uncredited items in this paper. Local news published herein is covered under the same republication rights and credit policy.
Monday's Daily notes Switzerland has long hosted uncrowned kings and their families as a neutral refuge. Charles, dethroned emperor of Austria-Hungary, is is advised to consider distant havens while cantonal authorities in Vaud refuse his stay. Possible destinations include Los Angeles or a Doorn style retreat, as nations weigh where a restless monarch might settle.
The piece condemns Linn Gale a radical American and draft evader now jailed in Mexico City and likely to be deported to the United States. It states Gale led a radical magazine, attacked Mexican leaders, and claimed American rights while abroad. The author biases strongly against Gale, praising U S punishment and contrasting Bolshevik rule with conditions in America.
The passage muses on a footman dressed in white and baby blue of the Austrian Guarda. It suggests he should plan for life after money runs out and even entertain a movie career, since his recognizable features would be hissed by fans yet he would be unable to hear the jeers.
Large audiences attended both hours of the Christian church revival with the biggest crowd last night. The evangelist plans more meetings this week, aiming for lasting spiritual results. A solo by Miss Orr drew praise from attendees.
J B Gannon of Muscogee Oklahoma credits Tanlac with restoring appetite, sleep, and strength after stomach distress and chronic fatigue. He says he feels better now than in years and urges others to use Tanlac as sold in Laredo by City Drug Store and major druggists.
A Saturday night reception and dance honored Colonel W. B. Cochran at the Post, with many city guests. Captain E. Dodge, C. M. Shropshire, and A. H. Dumas led the well run event.
Jareia caught for the Legion and starred in a brisk game with eight innings completed in one hour ten minutes. The Post team showed life, Rell returned strong, Blaney pitched well, Gen eraux and Grange made key plays while Silverman limited Legion on the bases.
The Legion team has been strengthened and can be looked upon as a strong contender in the league. They played airtight ball and fought hard. McCormick in left made a sensational catch after a long run that saved the game for the moment.
The article urges preventative care through early treatment of colds to reduce pneumonia risk. It notes pneumonia often follows a cold and grip, stressing that quicker use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy at first signs of a cold can lessen danger and cost.
The local Immigration Office reports that American citizens can depart and reenter the United States without passports or permits, but must prove citizenship to immigration officials. Aliens must carry proper passports to reenter, and the local passport office is closed. Those needing passports should apply at the U S Court clerk, 3rd floor of the Post Office building.
Notice to the public that the firm Clure and Truett has been taken over by the De Luxe Manufacturing Co with manager BE V Clure. The new firm will expand factory equipment and boost output in auto top covers and seat covers. De Luxe Manufacturing Co at 4 4 3 solicits your business and guarantees first class work and prompt service.
Matilde Molina and Aurelio Guevara were convicted of burglaries including Miguel Ramirez’s home and John D. Davis's Joyce store. They received five years each for the home burglary and eight years for the store burglary, totaling thirteen years in the state penitentiary. Anastacio Garcia was dismissed, apparently a victim or tool, and other cases were dropped.
Mrs Tooke of 1204 Victoria street offers hem stitching at ten cents a yard. The note dated March 29 indicates a small fixed rate service available locally.
Four incumbents M. Ryan Joe Moser Lena Daiches and P J Mac Mahon were reelected to the Laredo Independent School District board in a unanimous vote. Voter turnout by wards totaled 76 with 63 ballots at Central School for First and Second Wards and 23 at Urbahn School for Third and Fourth Wards. Rural county trustees were also elected on Saturday.
Round table Scout Masters meeting at Scout Headquarters Convent Avenue at 8 p m invites registration for boys tonight.
Clifford R. Riddle faces a district court jury for robbery with firearms after an earlier assault with intent to rob Anselmo Jimenez ended in a hung jury. Eight jurors were seated from the first venire and twelve more from the second, with testimony resuming after noon and a verdict expected later today.
In a double header at Caliche Park yesterday afternoon the 17th Infantry beat the American Legion 6 to 1 in an all pitched battle. Matt Capra and “Baldy” dueled on the mound while the 17th collected five hits and one error. In the second game Laredos edged Airdrome 7 to 6 behind Eusebio’s control and Burbank’s three runs, lifting Laredos to second place and trailing only the 17th Infantry.
A surge of Bermuda onions moved from Laredo with 156 carloads shipped by early morning, 414 carloads by Saturday, plus 32 carloads Saturday night and 10 more tonight. Harvesting is in full swing and movement may rise further this week unless rain delays shipments.
Mrs Maria Luisa Schulz de Johnson, wife of W. T. Johnson and a Matamoros native aged 16, died at 908 Laredo Street Sunday at 1 40 PM after months of illness. Funeral today at 4 20 PM from the home with Catholic cemetery interment. Survived by her husband, mother Mrs Zenaida G Vda de Schulz of Matamoros, three sisters Celina de Deroderego Elena de Perez Rosa de Cuellar, and one brother Federico Schulz of this city.
The county clerk issued a marriage licence to Leonard M. Carney and Concepcion Carmona. The issue also lists hemstitching deals, sugar prices, sewer work on San Agustin and San Bernardo avenues, a Parish Guild sale, tickets for The Naked Truth at Royal Theater, local ads for plumbing, florists, and flowers, plus a school game recap and Tag Day proceeds of 437.86 for Irish relief. Local happenings include a weather note, the Laredo High School victory over Co G, and various civic notices from Christ Church Rectory and other advertisers.
Notice urges protection of property with a tornado policy from S. A. Westbrook Insurance Agency. Also a Crescent Garage notice states readiness to install new radiators cores for trucks tractors and automobiles at 1420 Lincoln St with a dated 8 29 6t.
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