Probers urged as public fury over war contracts grows
The piece argues lawmakers and the public demand prosecutions for profiteering and corrupt war contracts from World War I. It cites Representative Woodruff of Michigan urging Attorney General to act and notes mixed Republican support, Palmer era inaction, and calls to punish suppliers who sold inferior or unused materials. It also connects to Harding era accountability and broader political gymnastics.
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Congressional
House
Woodruff
Michigan
Department of
Democratic Party
Palmer
Harding
Genoa Conference: Nations Parade Friendship But Grip Tension
Premier Facta frames Genoa talks around friendship and peace restoration while nations differ on how to reach normal conditions. Russia rejects compromises, Germany seeks paid peace with military growth, France warns Europe’s steadiness rests on Germany rather than Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Europe
Rumania
Japan
Bessarabia
Siberia
Ruasia
Tehitcher
Kuete
Ismael
Genoa
Facta
France
Washington
Faith as Rock in Lent Meditation and Prayer
A daily Lent devotional from the Federal Council of Churches emphasizes the gospel of love as a sure foundation based on fact. It includes meditation on Luke 21 and 22, a prayer asking for steadfast faith through Gethsemane and Calvary, and a hymn about foundations in God’s word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission On Evangelism
The
Federal Council of Churches
Earth
Jesus Christ
Ous
Swedish Emigration Forecast by Sweden’s Anti Emigration Leader
Stockholm on April 12 Associated Press reports Dr Adrian Molton head of the Anti Emigration Federation predicts a large rise in Swedish emigration this year. He states if America’s economy recovers sooner Swedes will seek tickets to the United States en masse. He warns of potential 20000 plus Swedes leaving annually if Sweden fails to revive its commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Stockholm
Adrian Molton
Anti-Emigration Federation
Sweden
America
Affidavit Filed Charging Loitering in Anderson Visit
An affidavit charging loitering was filed against a husband and wife who came to visit friends in Anderson Indiana. They are alleged to have prolonged their stay beyond the allowed limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Exorbitant Acreage Prices Hinder Laredo Oil Development
A prominent operator criticizes landowners and lease holders in the Laredo oil district for demanding exorbitant prices. He notes lease rates have jumped from 50 cents to 5 dollars per acre six months ago to 59 200 dollars per acre, with landowners taking an eighth royalty. Operators from Mexia and other Texas districts are deterred, risking few wells and reduced development in Webb county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Times
Hamilton Hotel
Mexia
Texas
Webb County
Notice to Property Owners Tax Assessments Deadline
Notice to property owners that April is the last month to make state and county assessments. B. J. Leyendecker, Tax Assessor Webb County. 4-10-6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Leyendecker
Webb County
Onion growers and shippers meet at Elks Hall in Laredo
Webb county growers and buyers are urged to attend a conference at Elks Hall in Laredo Thursday night April 13 at 7 30 to discuss new onion trade features and local irrigation district problems. The Chamber of Commerce arranged the venue and calls for timely attendance and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Laredo
Webb County
Elks Club
Reward Offered for Stealing Farm Parts
A ten dollar reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the party who stole pump parts and fence wire from A. P. Nye Upper Farm. Mrs. A. P. Nye is guardian for the estate.
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A. P. Nye
Bathing Girl Revue Set Along Galveston Sea Wall May 14
The annual Bathing Girl Revue will parade along Galveston’s sea wall on May 14 with scores of contestants in aquatic attire and beach millinery. Prizes total nearly $5,000 including a $650 grand prize. $590 for Bathing Queen of the Southwest and sixteen other awards. Entries, judged by major city newspaper representatives, ride five miles of boulevard as photographers record the event. Special rail rates apply May 12 and 13 with return within fifteen days. contact W L Roe, Bench Association galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Southwest
Motion Picture News Weekly
America
W. L Roe
Bench Association
Lions Club meeting and revival talk at Hamilton Hotel
The Lions Club met yesterday at the Hamilton Hotel cafe with members including Earnest Biskamp Frank Hill Allen Matthes Cole Brunner Matthew Benzaquini Chas Nixon Robert Young Harold Guinn Ashley Poyner Paul Hill Dad Neyland and John Dannelley. Dr Frank Fincher and Rev Foster spoke at a joint revival aiding Chas Nixon with a ladies night planned for next Tuesday.
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The
Lions Club
Hamilton Hotel
Earnest Biskamp
Frank Hill
Allen Matthes
Cole Brunner
Matthew, Benzaquini
Chas Nixon
Robert Young
Haroltd Guinn
Ashley Poyner
Paul Hill
Dad Neyland
John Dannelley
Ernest Biskamp
Cubs
Frank Fincher
Presbyterian Church
St. Louis
Foster
First Methodist Church
Cotulla
Fincher
Chas. Nixon
Methodist
W. Y. Bunn
Harold Guinn
Evans Escapee From Kansas Prison Returned To Lansing
Ralph Evans alias Mayfield, an escaped Kansas penitentiary convict serving two twenty one year terms for bank robberies, was taken to Lansing, Kansas, by parole officer A D Barnes after confessing to agents in a narcotics case in Laredo. The transfer halted a federal court hearing set for next week.
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Ralph Evans
Mayfield
Laredo
Kahn
Agent Needham
Department of Justice
Ralph. Evans
Kansas Penitentiary
Lansing
Kansas
A. D. Barnes
Evans
Notice to Public on 1922 Laredo Stowers Furniture accounts
On March 22 1922 the undersigned sold all their accounts or chattel mortgages held on certain parties in the City of Laredo and Webb County at Stowers Furniture Co and all such accounts are payable to Stowers Furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Webb County
Stowers Furniture Co
Oata Stowers Furniture
Bermuda Onions Ship 76 Carloads From Laredo
Bermuda onions continue to roll out on special trains from Laredo. A record 76 carloads were dispatched last night to markets nationwide, with 38 loaded for the Texas-Mexican and 38 for the I G N route, some bound for Galveston for steamer transfer to New York. total shipments reach 370 carloads to date and growers expect continued flow barring weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Galveston
New York
Laredo Folks Reflect On Generations And Habits
A fragmented civic column humorously debates trends in Laredo society. Parents and children clash over fashion, music, and leisure as locals mock attempts to imitate peers while stressing family influence and the burdens of keeping up with neighbors.
Man Spends Life on Revenge and Fishing Fad
A reflective line notes no man advances by dwelling on payback. In Laredo dealers display mounted fish heads with rods and reels hoping to draw Ike Walton followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Ike Walton
Today’s national and international notes in brief
Centenary of Donald G. Mitchell birth noted as Sir Marvel and Halifax Resolutions cited. Pesach begins at sunset. Prince of Wales to visit Yokohama for a month. North Carolina GOP meets in Winston-Salem. Exwarden Frank Conley faces Montana case trial in Helena. Lady Astor sails to attend League of Women Voters convention in Baltimore. Secretary Hover to convene trade association leaders in Washington on new commerce data plan.
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Donald G. Mitchell
Sir Marvel
North Carolina
Halifax
Yokohama
Japan
Winston-Salem
Frank Conley
Montana State Penitentiary
Henela
Lady Astor
House of ‘Commona
United States
League For Women
Bwllmore
Hover
Washington
Ruady
Department of Commerce
Preventative Medicine Emphasized in Medical Science
A note argues that medicine leans toward prevention rather than cure and cites pneumonia as a dangerous disease that follows colds or flu. The text discusses early preventive measures and the role of physicians in reducing risk through proactive care.
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the Fellowship OF Prayer
Sure Foundation
Jiymn
Lord
Jesus
Elks Hall
Revs. Fincher and
Lions den
Larpedo Nursery
J. 3. Denike
Sanitary Grocery Company
Gamble Decorating Co
Mexico
International Bridge
O. D
Army Store
Clover Et al
District Court
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Corpus Christi Street
Dr. Rayner
Belmont Apartments
Victoriano Gonzalez
Maria Mata
Salinas Avenue
Milmo National Bank
Lincoln Street
Webb
B. Juarez Plumbing
Wormser Brothers
Flortat
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
San Antonio
Philadelphia
Saft's
Bermudas
Kellogg’s Corn Flake
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
W. K. Kellogg
Kellogg's
Rip van Winkle
Coed
Abner
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