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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1922
Page
5
The Genoa conference hears the Russian soviet delegation say the experts plan would wipe out communism and impair sovereignty. They argue personal property rights and foreign protection are essential and warn that denial could delay global reconstruction efforts and fuel Soviet backlash.
Rising labor costs burden abaca cleaning and processing as natives manually prepare fiber about 25 pounds daily. Despite long efforts, a mechanized solution remains elusive, due to limited alternative employment in hemp regions and resistance to franchise growth, tying economic progress to preserved livelihoods.
A playful collage from Laredo notes reflects on vanity gossip opera tastes and social behavior. It mentions a Ft McIntosh man in uniform, jury duty excuses, shady family trees, magazine dealers in decline, and local quirks from stenographers to restaurant fashion.
A guide to using commercial lawn fertilizers instead of stable manure. Explains fertilizer formulas like 9-8-2 and 6-8-0, recommended quantities per 100 square feet, and when to apply during light rains. Advises top-dressing every six weeks and mowing practices to maintain a thick velvety lawn.
Rail routes listed show Train No 1 leaving for Corpus Christi at 10:00 A M and arriving from Corpus Christi at 8:35 P M on the Texas Mexican line. Through trains to St Louis depart 12:01 P M return 6:16 P M. Night Train departs 10:00 P M for 1:30 A M. Rio Grande & Eagle Pass timetable notes Laredo Minera service with daily exceptions.
Privates James O. Sanderson and J. W. Dengle of the Fourth Cavalry at Fort McIntosh faced robbery by firearms charges in district court. Captain Walter Hill led defense with Judge Clarence Martin and F. J. Brandes, while District Attorney John A. Walls prosecuted. Delays followed as jurors were drawn and a related arrest added tension to the case.
Excursion fares to San Antonio offered via the I N G N Railway in connection with Viesta San Jacinito and the Battle of Flowers from April 1 to 23 with return by April 24. Inquire at local ticket agent for full information. Fare: 4-13-2.
A large audience welcomed Dr. Fincher at the First Methodist revival. The service began early with singing and strong cooperation from the congregation. The sermon on Cross Bearing inspired attendees as Rev. Foster missed tonight due to illness.
Important meeting of the Pan-American Round Table set for Saturday April 15 at 5 pm at the Elks Club. All active members urged to attend with luncheon reservations due by Monday noon. Director General. 4 13 21.
Onion growers shippers buyers and merchants of Laredo are urged to attend a meeting at Jetks Hall tonight at 7 30. Local agricultural issues affecting the county's future will be discussed with M W Brennan chairing the traffic committee of the Chamber of Commerce seeking full participation.
Weather bulletin from the United States Weather Bureau notes tonight and Friday will be generally cloudy and unsettled. The Times transmits the report via the Telephone Company.
A fragment describes a western girl composing about men. It asserts basics about marriage and behavior, noting drinking smoking and swearing. The passage hints at tone of satire or blunt social observation from a school or literary exercise.
Fort McIntosh observations for the 84 hours ending at 7 am report a maximum temperature of 95 and a minimum of 71 degrees. Winds were southeast with clear conditions overall.
A fragmented historical ad text describes severe indigestion and weight loss, mentioning use of Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy and noting prior suffering before treatment. The readable portion implies a testimonial tone common in period medical ads.
Laredo readers will enjoy a major Rialto vaudeville bill next Sunday and Monday. Headliner Marshall Montgomery, renowned ventriloquist, performs with Lucille DeHaven. Frank and Ethel Carmen dazzle with hoop routines and baton artistry.
The Fourth Cavalry polo team from Fort McIntosh defeated the 15th Field Artillery second team 21 to 5 at Camp Travis in San Antonio. Major Terry Allen led with eight goals, Lt Jones added seven, others scored as the “Onions” dominated from the start. The victory marks a strong start in the Texas Cup with the Second Squadron set to play the First Squadron Wednesday.
Mrs. Joseph Shahady starts a drive to collect winter garments for 120000 Far East refugees. Citizens are urged to donate usable warm clothing and contact Mrs. Shahady at the Joseph building or by phone to arrange pickup.
Laredo onion growers are urged to attend a meeting at Elks Hall tonight at 7 30 to discuss industry problems. The notice also mentions Bakers selling hot cross buns for Easter and local advertisements from Borchers Bakery and Bord ers Bakery. The text notes and stray items about oilmen, Scouts gear, and a burglary at Dr White’s Richter building, plus Easter events at Christ Church.
Nearly 97 carloads of Bermudas left Laredo last night on I G N and Texas Mexican trains. Season totals reach 467 carloads with potential to hit 1,000 as onions move to New York Boston and other markets. Railroads push fast service amid strong prices and fewer complaints compared to prior seasons.
Theodore Daniel Hastings died Monday in Tampico at his residence. Born April 23, 1859 in Corpus Christi Texas he moved to Mexico in 1882 as a bookkeeper for an American mining firm. He later worked in Mexico City and Tampico and is survived by his widow daughter Isabel Hastings son Albert Hastings brother Co B Hastings and two sisters.
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