Senseless Bill Sparks Mock Debate on Women Smoking in DC
A congressman named Johnson proposes a prohibition on women smoking in the District of Columbia as a test case. The piece mocks the idea and notes female voting power and possible future female lawmakers. It then shifts to aviation progress and safety advances in early air travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Johnson
District of Columbia
Secren
Johnson O
Ben Davis
Joe Cannon
North Carolina
House
Death of Sir Ross Smith Demonstrates Aviation Dangers
The aviator Sir Ross Smith perished in a test flight when his aircraft spun from 3,000 feet and broke apart on impact. His death, with Lieut. Bennett, follows a history of pioneering flights including the England to Australia traverse for a £10,000 prize. The craft, later planned for a around the world attempt, proved not yet utterly safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croydon
London
France
Asia Minor
India
China
Japan
Siberia
Bering Straits
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Canada
New York
New England
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Treland
Australia
Europe
Paris
Berlin
Rance
Albany
Sir Ross Smith
Captain Smith
England
Capt Smith
Jslane
Smith
Lieut
Bennett
Citation for Luz y Fuerza case in Webb County court
Publication notice to non resident Pedro Floyd in Webb County Texas for four weeks urging appearance in the 49th Judicial District Court at Laredo on the second Monday in May 1922. The suit concerns sale of business interests in Compania Independiente de Luz y Fuerza and a demand for $70 000 to $79 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Webb County
Creeting
Compahia Mexicana Independiente de Luz Y Fuerza Electricas
Compafila Mexicana Independiente de Luz Y Fuerza
Luis Hurtado
49Th Judicial District
Judicial District
49Th Judicial District Court
Laredo
Pedro M. Floyd
Componita Mexicana Independiente de Luz Y Fuerza Electricas
Compania Mexicana Independiente de Luz Y Fuerza
Republic of Mexico
Compania Independiente de Luz Y Fuerza Electricas
Guls Hurtado
Sdie
United States
Hurtado
Lula Hurtado
Prisciliano Floyd
Suit Over 51000 Debt in Webb County Court
The plaintiff seeks $51000 plus six percent interest from April 1921 for a failed payment under an April 16 1921 agreement. The case against the defendant requests a judgment for principal and interest, plus costs and further relief as law and equity permit. The writ directs citation and court terms with publication ordered in The Laredo Daily Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchanta State Bank & Trust Company
Laredo
Texas
Lable
49Th Judicial District Court
C. M. de la Garza
Webb County
A. D
Laredo Gossip Warmly Echoes Small Town Quips
A collection of humorous impressions and local quips from Laredo residents. Jabs at fashion shifts, turnip greens, opticians, and town characters like Uncle Abner while noting gossip about work ethic and fishing season and a wry view of the town’s social life.
Jury completes empanelment in Sanderson Dengle robbery trial
In district court the jury was empanelled for the State of Texas versus J O Sanderson and J W Dengle, U S Cavalry privates, charged with firearms robbery of Jose Razo on December 27, 1922. The trial proceeds with alibi witnesses for Sanderson and expected testimony from Dengle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
J. O. Sanderson
J. W. Dengle
Fourth United States Cavalry
Jose Razo
John T. Murphy
Charles H. Bell
B. A. Mansford
C. C. Connor
L. V. Jambers
Sanderson
Dengle
Dengie
Winston
Mendiola
Rezo
Bullfight Benefit by Laredo Youth At Plaza de Toros
Sunday afternoon amateur bullfight at the Plaza de Toros in Nuevo Laredo features brave matadors and a cuadrilla of local society young men. The event is a benefit for Sociedad Concordia and draws marked interest from Laredo’s youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaza de Toros
Nuevo Laredo
Cuadrilla
Malta Commandery 32 K T assembly at April 16 service
Sir Knights are urged to assemble in full regalia at the Asylum at 9 45 a m Sunday April 16 to attend a Masonic Waster Service at Christ Episcopal Church All sojourning knights are welcome J C Netzer Commander 4 14 2t
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Malta Commandery
K. T
Christ Episcopal Church
J.C. Netzer
Actress Niece of Poet Stars In Serenade at Royal Theatre
Ardita Milano niece of James Whitcomb Riley and aunt to Canadian parliament figures appears in R A Walsh production Serenade at the Royal Theatre. Milano trained at Boston Conservatory and performed with Emmy Whelen before Lubin years earlier. The Rialto screens The Vermilion Pencil final showings featuring a volcanic eruption and earthquake sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardita Milano
R. A. Walsh
Royal Theatre Today
James Whitcomb Riley
Boston Conservatory of Music
Emmy Whelen
Lubin
California
Rialto
Sessue Hayakawa
Rialto Theatre
China
Border highway drive aims at standard link to Rio Grande City
Webb and Zapata Starr counties push bond issues and county cooperation to secure war department aid for a standard border highway from the Webb Zapata line to Rio Grande City and beyond. Local chambers urge meetings with landowners to rally support and financing for the missing link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Highway Committee
County Commissioners’ Court
Webb County
Laredo
Zapata County
Webb-Zapata Line
Rio Grande City
Starr County
Zapata and
Starr
Chambers of Commerce
Lower Valley
Chamber of Commerce of
War Department
Federal
Zapata
Commissioners Courts
State
Pan American Round Table Sets April 15 Meeting
Notice announces an important Pan-American Round Table meeting at the Elks Club on Saturday April 15 at 5 p.m. All active members urged to attend. Tuesday luncheon reservations due by Monday noon. Director General 4 13 21.
Local News Roundup From Laredo Includes Ads And Notices
A collection of local items from Laredo covers a library meeting on Monday April 17 at 8 p m, property sales by Sandifer & Hatley, garden and decorating shop promotions, Easter sales, marriage licenses for Benito Flores and Jiselta Medrano Crescencio Rocha and Teresa Vasquez, and medical and real estate ads. The Webb county commissioners court adjourned after a regular session and various businesses closed for Good Friday. The importations from Mexico and a federal court session in Webb county are noted along with local services from Sandifer & Hailey and Gamble Decorating Co. Local real estate and pipe plumbing services are advertised.
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Laredo
Sandifer & Hatley
Salinas Avenue
Gamble Decorating Co
The
Presbyterian Church
Borchers Bakery
Multigraph
Sandifer & Harley
Schweizer
Sorriile
Lincoln Street
Benito Flores
Jzsltsa Medrano
Crescencio Rocha
Teresa Vasquez
Dr. Rayner
Belmont Apartments
Sandifer & Hailey
Port of
Mexico
Commissioners Court
Webb County
Yester
United States Court For the
Southern District of Texas
Federal
Hutcheson
Sandéfer & Hailey
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
San Antonio
Texas
Sandifer & Halley
Philadelphia
President Bizzell Praises Laredo A and M Influence
President Bizzell praised Laredo's progress and the role of A and M trained men in public utilities and leadership. He cited R L Grissom, A J Neff, W L Guyler, and F W Mally among local leaders, forecasting Laredo as a growing gate to the Mexican market and Texas prosperity. He noted Mally's work with canton growers and Wormser's onion leadership. He praised border hospitality and the city’s enterprise during his brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Bizzell
Laredo
Fifth District Federation of Women’s Clubs
Texas
Actity
Bizzell
R. L. Grissom
A. J. Neff
W. L. Guyler
F. W. Mally
M. W. Wormser
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Kahn Oil Co Opens Laredo Branch on Houston and Eagle Pass
The Kahn Oil Co of San Antonio distributors of Universal motor oils have opened a Laredo branch at the corner of Houston Street and Eagle Pass Avenue. J. J. DeLaney is named general manager as the Times notes strong expected patronage for the new business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Kahn Oil Co
San Antonio
Universal, Motor Oils
Houston Street
Eagle Pass Avenue
J. J. DeLaney
The
Times
Onions Rolled Out In 77 Carloads From Laredo Last Night
Seventy seven carloads of onions left Laredo on special trains last evening with 39 heading to I G N and 38 to the Texas Mexican. Total shipped to date reaches 544 carloads as the market rush continues. Tax assessor Leyendecker notes April is the last month for state and county assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
B. J. Leyendecker
Webb County
Opportunities in THD Times Subscription Offer
An advertisement notes daily watch of THD Times for opportunities with a price of per month. The fragment mentions ongoing offer terms and monthly billing details in a terse promotional tone.
Farmer Cured of Rheumatism by Liniment
A man living on a farm near Patten Mills New York came to a store doubled with rheumatism. After using Chamberlain's Liniment freely he could walk upright again and paid for another bottle saying it should be in every home. The claim comes from C P Rayder of Patten Mills.
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C. P. Rayder
Patten Mills
N. Y
Excursion Fares to San Antonio For Fiesta March 16–21
Notice: Excursion fares to San Antonio via the J. G. N. Railway for Fiesta San Jacinto and Battle of Flowers. Travel from April 16 to 21, limit April 24. Inquire of ticket agent for full information. 4-18-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
J. & G. N. Railway
The Road to Happiness and Health Advice
A short adage urges keeping well for happiness and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets after supper for gentle bowel movement. The copy emphasizes immediate use for constipation and digestive ease.
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Chamberlain
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J. L. Fherros
Bob
Cotulla
Abner
Louise
Sebh
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Webb-Zapata
Brownsville
Seoul
Tiaque- Ppaque
Milmo National Bank
Juarez Plumbing
Lincoln Satreat
Wormser Brothers
Beacon
Gaft’s
Fidel Cante
Wil W. Gregg
St Times Office
Corpus Christi Street
Larkdo
F. L. Mackay
Earl of Warwick
Barnet
Philip III
Spain
Madrid
West Florida
Pearl River
Louisiana
Junius Spencer Morgan
Holyoke
Mass
Monte Carlo
Moses P. Handy
Warsaw
Augusta
Lincoln
J. Wilkes Booth
St. Cloud
Sauk Rapids
Minnesota
Lahore
Allahabad
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