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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1923
Page
9
A collection of local witticisms and observations from Laredo about life, marriage, work, and youth. The piece reflects everyday humor and social attitudes, noting gamblers, bootleggers, fashionable troubles, and the idea that optimism shields hardship while criticizing vanity and self deception.
Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas announces seizure of a Dodge touring car license 544221 motor 788072 on April 3 1923 for tariff violations. Claim within twenty days from first publication. failing which the vehicle will be sold at public auction at the Custom House at 10 AM May 7 1924.
On this date in history April 19, Prince Henry consort to Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was born 47 years ago in Mecklenburg Schwerin. William A Ayers Kansas congressman born in Elizabetown 68 years ago. Dr John Grier Hibben Princeton president born Peoria 62 years ago. Professor Camden M Cobern theologian and Oriental scholar born Uniontown Pa 268 years ago.
A fragmentary note provides unclear guidance on happiness and well being with scattered phrases about staying well and avoiding constipation. No identifiable persons or organizations are present.
The Laredo Lions held a Tuesday luncheon with Civic Club presidents as honorary guests. Col Howard Hickok Kiwanis and Rev BE Paisley Rotary presidents spoke on public service and community civic life. New members and guests attended as the club celebrated local leadership and future projects.
A man living on a farm near here came in doubled with rheumatism. I handed him Chamberlain's Liniment to use freely. A few days later he walked into the store as straight as a string.
Thursday schedule includes the Married Ladies Social Club hosted by Mrs. J. B. Morton at 3 30 at the Hamilton Hotel. W M S Circles meet in the afternoon. The Reveller's Club dances at Elks Hall at 8 30. Friday lists Sunbeam Wand at the Baptist Church at 4 and Miss Florentine Belmont’s pupils recital at 4.
Austin, April 19 Associated Press. The House committee on liquor traffic favorably reports a bill to curb liquor in hotels and rooming houses and to tighten enforcement with bonds and sureties. Debates touch warrants and tax investigations as lawmakers weigh proposed measures affecting sales and county enforcement.
The notice recalls Patriots Day in Lexington and Primrose Day honoring Lord Beaconsfield. It marks five years since Siecheprey hosted the first American WWI engagement and reports a Wichita Falls irrigation project worth 5 million dollars. Lord Robert Cecil is slated to speak in Richmond under the English Speaking Union banner.
Texas-Mexican Train No 1 departs Corpus Christi at 9:00 a.m. Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3:36 p.m. International & Great Northern fast train to St Louis leaves 12:01 p.m. arrives 6:15 p.m. Night Train departs 10:00 p.m. arrives 7:30 a.m. Rio Grande & Eagle Pass trains run Laredo Minera with Sunday exceptions. departures 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.. arrivals 10:20 a.m. and 4:40 p.m.
In Warsaw on April 19 a Polish mother faces a mix up after a baby girl was swapped for a healthy boy at a maternity home in Lwow. A search followed but identity was hard with six boys and three girls born that day. The mother chose a boy believing him hers.
Honolulu April 1 The Intermittently active Mauna Loa volcano is forecast to erupt before ten by Dr Thomas A Jagger government volcanologist at the Kiluaea observatory He notes Mauna Loa and Kilauea lava rise and fall in concert sharing an underground channel This nine year cycle of activity supports a call to build a trail to Mauna Loa for crack investigation of activity Mauna Loa last erupted in 1949 with lava reaching the sea thirty miles away
Loans up to $25 000 at 5 44 percent interest on farms and ranches in Webb Zapata and Jim Hogg counties. See Thos H Ward Secretary Treasurer at the Laredo National Farm Loan Association in Joseph Building. 3-12-1f.
John Gilbert stars in The Madness of Youth a Fox production at the Royal Theatre tonight. Critics hail Gilbert’s artistry and warn tonight is the last chance to see this unusual screen drama.
Raw sugar futures in New York sagged as authorities discussed halting sugar future trading. The market reacted to possible intervention by the government and exchange officials on April 1.
Wage conference with officials including KE Pitzgens president of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks opened in Chitazo. The group plans to push for restoring pay to the 1921 levels, arguing for an $80 million annual increase over current wages across Western railroads and related workers.
The Haitian council approved an extraordinary credit of 500 000 for pond and bridge construction adding to a similar December authorization. With nearly half a million dollars, the public works plan for physical rehabilitation aims to reduce unemployment and boost circulation to improve the island's economic condition.
Police report Morehouse men were arrested amid defense claims by neighbors. Witnesses sayirty outcry followed arrests as authorities searched for weapons and possible motive. Probed names include Stevenson and Cray, with details about suspects and the scene at a Morehouse location.
The article describes a plan to consolidate three government spaces into a single coordinated building. It cites duplication across departments as wasteful and outlines expected savings and efficiency from centralizing facilities and eliminating redundant offices.
Washington APR 1 The United States Weather Bureau says there is no definite long term shift toward warmer winters despite two mild years. Officials note climate varies over periods and short term trends do not prove a progressive change in climate.
Good play at the Rialto features Way Grinth as imperier of no band of crooks in a National attract ufpoatuoad Ua Marshall Nedlan. The cast includes Gaifitch and Neilin with strong support as Geofith. Critics expect the film to startle followers who doubt Griffith’s grasp of suspense and humor.
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