Two Brothers Boycott Work Ride Freights Across Continent
The article narrates two brothers, Sands and Mach McAlister, who swore off work after a dispute in Isbee Arizona. They travel by freight car, support themselves by washing, courting, and mending, and have saved money to live without labor for thirty years. They reject all labor and social contact with other hoboes, surviving on previous savings and their nomadic lifestyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sands
Mach McAlister
Chem Wies
Isbee
Arizona
Yieb
Knights of the Road
Amy
Gott Dabor
Aoman
Mark
Cone
Flowered tribute marks San Jacinto Day remembrance
Commemorating the 86th anniversary of the San Jacinto victory General Sam Houston led Texans against Santa Ana’s larger Mexican force to secure Texas independence. San Antonio observes with flowers, honoring fallen heroes and the Battle of Flowers tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacanto
Sam Fiouston
Santa Ana
Texas
San Antonio
Alamo
San Jacinto
Notice of Forfeiture in Webb County Car Seizure
United States summons all claimants to appear in the Southern District of Texas in Laredo to contest condemnation of a seized Codee Car, License 650977, Motor e82ndl, seized March 7 in Webb County. Claims and defenses must be filed by the specified court date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Webb County
Texas
U. S
U. S. District Court For
Southern District of Texas
Laredo
United States Court Room
Ioretacn
Birthday list notes several notable figures turning ages
Princess of Udine, Dr Adolf Lorenz, Rev Col Bryane, I Clarence A Harbour, Joseph McCarthy all have birthdays recorded today. The dates mark ages from birthplaces in Turin, Vienna, Brynesville Missouri, Hartford Conn and Germantown Pa respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Lorenz
America
Col. Bryane
Galveston
Brynesville
I. Clarence A. Harbour
Rochester Theological Seminary
Hartford
Conn
Joseph McCarthy
Louisvile American Association
Germantown
Farmer Cured of Rheumatism Receives Chamberlain’s Ointment
A man living on a local farm was doubled up with rheumatism when he visited a nearby store. P. Raydor recalls giving him Chamberlain’s Ointment. A few days later the man walked in straight as a string, bought another bottle, and proclaimed the cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambgarlain
Kiwanis Meeting in Laredo Sees Low Attendance
The iLaredo Kiwanis met at Hotel Hamilton Cafe with attendance of 2.76 percent the lowest since the race began. Guests included Federal Judge Joe Blatoneson and others. Chas Cook led in parliamentary style while reports on library cooperation and upcoming events were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iLaredo Kiwanis Club
Hotel Hamilton
Joe C. Blatoneson
Houston
Charles Puryear
A. & MM. College
Tor. Pincher
Hos Nixon
Laredo
A. J. Holland
New York
Andy Troutman
Cincinnati
Joe Rosenblum
Northampton
Mass
Lentipersen
Club
Cotillion
Ft Generales
Chas Cook
Laredo, Library Association
Library Association
Bob Muller
Edgar S. Jewell
Toronto
Canada
Sid Perkins
Lions
Stu, O
Caliehe Park
Ife
Ball Park
Pierre Blanchard
Indnstrel
Phemiston Hotel
Sore Miests
Laredo Chosen Gateway to Mexico at National Highway Gatherings
Laredo will represent at major national conventions in Phoenix Arizona including Good Roads Bankhead Highway and International Peace Highway associations. Fred Maity Reed A Mathes and Sam Mackin lead Laredo delegation seeking national approval of designated routes with Laredo as Mexico City gateway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona
Bankhead Highway Association
International Peace Highway Association
Meridian Highway Association
United States
Mexico
Chamber of Commerce
Fred W. Maity
Luaveda
Miro Malty
Sam Mackin
Reed A Mathes
U. S. Good Roads Association
Laredo
Mexico City
Serenade at San Agustin Library Club Fundraiser
The San Agustin Library Club will present a serenade in Martin Plaga next Sunday at 8 p.m. A 5 ets admission and 25 ots for autos, ice cream, and drinks are charged. Proceeds fund furnishing the Library Hall and cafeteria for clerks living far from town so they can dine nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Agustin Library
San Agustin Library Club
Martin Plaga
Lineman Narrowly Survives Fall of Pole in Laredo
Sotero Martinez lineman for Laredo Electric and Ry Co escaped a fatal pole collapse yesterday afternoon at Santa Clotilde Avenue and Farragut Street. He suffered a sprained instep and minor cuts, was treated at a hospital, and began recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sotero Martinez
Laredo
Federal Court Adjourns After Three Day Session
The United States Court for the Southern District of Texas in Webb County adjourned after a three day term. Judge J C Hutcheson Jr presided as the court disposed of grand jury bills and other docket items with several liquor and narcotics cases resulting in guilty pleas and fines from 25 to 500 and jail terms from one to six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court For
Southern District of Texas
Webb
County
J. C. Hutcheson, Jr
Hutcheson
R A M Notice Convocation of La redo Chapter 185
Called convocation of La redo Chapter 185 Ro ALM this evening at 7 45 oclock Work in MM degree Visiting companions cordial invited to attend W LARKLES H P
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
W. LL. Arkles
H. P
Troop 3 Meets at Central School for Court of Honor Prep
Troop 3 holds a regular meeting at Central School to prepare members for the Court of Honor scheduled next Friday. J M Gsell serves as Scout Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
J. M. Gsell
S. M
Good Ball Game Tomorrow Laredo Versus Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass High School, a top Texas amateur team, will travel to Laredo to face Laredo High School at Legion Park tomorrow at 8 o'clock. The rivalry is expected to produce one of the season’s best games with both teams evenly matched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Legion Park
Fast Eagle Fass
Texas
Hagle
Industrial Survey Meeting Postponed in Webb County
Chamber of Commerce representatives postponed the conference at Elks Hall after a field run showed many wells to be brought in within a week or ten days and more tests needed. Webb Zapata field developments may climax, influencing publicity plans for the Laredo district. Committees continue gathering data and opinions of oil men and merchants for a future meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Chamber of Commerce
Elks Hall
Refinery Equipment Purchase Moves Forward
J. N. Galbraith, president and general manager of the Texas-Mexican Oil & Refinery Co., organized here to install an up-to-date refinery, and left this morning for San Antonio to purchase the equipment for the plant there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Galbraith
Texas-Mexican Oil & Refinery Co
San Antonio
Local notices and ads preview April Ladies Home Journal page
The page lists various local notices and ads including a Strom of events such as the Strand film Down in Dixie next Thursday with tickets, a Grand Box Office seating plan, plumbing services, electrical contracting, and a note on the Texas-Mexican Oil refinery equipment order. It mentions weather signs, a San Jacinto anniversary closure, and ongoing Times oil field coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand
Dixie
H. Juarez Plumbing
Lincoln Street
Wormser Brothers
Indigestion and Constipation Testimony
Mrs. George Stroup of Solvay New York credits Chamberlain's Tablets with curing her indigestion and constipation after suffering severe digestive trouble. She notes strong digestion returned and health improved following use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
George Stroup
Solvay
N. Y
Bermuda onions tipped to pass 1000 carload mark tonight
Seventy five carloads of Bermuda onions rolled out on special trains for all parts of the country last night. The 1 000 carload threshold in freight shipments will be reached tonight on the G N line, as demand for Laredo onions remains strong. Express shipments and smaller lots add to the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Probate notice of guardianship for five minors in Webb County
Publication notice in Webb County Texas for guardianship of Roberto Mesa Amelia Mesa Zaragoza Mesa and Maria Mega minors. Nieves Trejo widow seeks letters of guardianship with hearing set May 15 1922 at the Webb County Court House Laredo. Clerk J A Rodriguez directs publication and appearance by interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Webb County
Roberto Mesa
Amelia Mesa
Zaragoza Mesa
Maria Mega
Nieves Trejo
Laredo
Texas
Wireless outfit at small cost
The wireless craze grows in America with amateurs set to enjoy simple, affordable wireless phones. A tiny aerial wire, a small board, two or three inexpensive instruments and a pair of telephone receivers can form a functional receiving set at minimal expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
McCann Improving After Illness in San Antonio
Morton P. McCann of Olivia Brothers Inc New York has shown progress after six weeks of illness and treatment by a San Antonio specialist. He is expected to return to Laredo in about ten days, accompanied by his wife Mrs. McCann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton P. McCann
Olivia Brothers, Inc
New York
Laredo
San Antonio
Faust
Mrs. McCann
Mary Mills Patrick and her work at Constantinople college
Mary Mills Patrick, president of the American College for Girls in Constantinople, travels in the United States on furlough to advance the school. A New England native educated in the West, she earned a doctor’s degree in Europe and led the Constantinople college since 1890, earning recognition in Europe and Asia for American womanhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mills Patrick
American College For Girls
Constantinople
United States
New England
University of Iowa
Rurope
Near East
Robert College
Patrick
Europe
Asia
America
Pershing Named Chief of Staff for War One Year Ago
On April 21, Gen John Pershing was appointed Chief of Staff for War in the United States and federal officials pressed Germany for new reparations proposals as the war effort continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
John Pershing
United States
Germany
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
Tonight and Saturday partly cloudy to cloudy. The Fort McIntosh observations show a maximum of 81 degrees and a minimum of 89 degrees with light south to southeasterly winds. Clear conditions are noted in the local report.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort Mcintosh
Gardening advice from The Man with the Hoe on crops and seeds
Practical notes for gardeners on plant care and succession. Warns against wet leaves overnight for tender crops and recommends morning watering. Advises ventilation of cold frames, onion growing ahead of permanent plots, fertilizing after growth begins, and not wasting fertilizer. Provides seed longevity tips for cucumber radish beet and pea sowing guidance and crop rotation to manage weeds. Recommends trying new tomato varieties while noting canning-friendly large varieties.
Sport Notes Hint at Mixed Baseball and Boxing News
The column mixes baseball chatter on Chaplin and Cravath with pennant odds for the Giants Pirates and Cardinals. It notes boxing plans, track licensing, college football crossovers, amateur boxing in New York, and promotional bids for Dempsey Villa and Dempsey Strangler Lewis bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaplin
Red Sox
Giants
Pirates
Cardinalas
Yankees
New York
Brooklyn
Superbas
Gavvy” Cravath
Minneapolis
Miners
Philllies
Alexanders
Alex the Great
Alex Freeman
Cubs
Madison Square Garden
Nick Altrock
Senators
Polo Grounds
Fred Fulton
Nat Firpo
Maryland
Paria
Ruth
Hornsby
Reds
Eddie
Rausch
Kale
Notice to Taxpayers Urges Timely City Tax Payment
Public notice from City Tax Collector D. C. de Lachica warns April 30, 1921 is the final day to pay city taxes to avoid penalties. Office hours are 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 to 5 PM.
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Wayne
Tor
Sam Antonio
Alamo Clio
United States District Court For the
Aprch
Udine
Turin
Fred W. Mally
R. A. M. Notice
Ladies Home Journal
St. Louis
M. J. Clark
Schweizer
Grand
Salinas Avenue
Milmo National Bank
W. al Gamble
Mercy ‘Hospital
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
Zapata Highway
April Ladies Home Journal
Philadelphia
Texas-Mexican Oil & Refining Co
Vestre Confort
Saft's
Fidel Cantu
Wil W. Gregs
Notary Public
Times Office
Corpus Christi Street
the Times
Mosey Makers
J. A. Rodriguez
M. P. McCann
Weather Forecast
Bermudas
Sport Notes
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