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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1921

Page

2

Proper Act Forsakes Haywood Escape in Russia

Friday's Daily laments William D. Haywood's prison break and his flight to Russia. It argues the escape harms free institutions, ties him to the IWW, and predicts he cannot return to the United States. The column also critiques San Antonio fiesta gambling license and carnival excesses.

William D Big Bill) Maywood Haywood Emma Goldman Alexander Berkman New York Russia West Centralia Washington Department of Justice United States Northwest

Commercial Problems at Ninth Annual Chamber Meeting

AP reports Atlantic City hosts the ninth annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States April 27 to 29. Debates over tariff reform cover export trade, US creditor status, liberal provisions, and incentives for international treaties. Proposals include an exposition in Philadelphia 1926, aeronautical code legislation, and improved dispute resolution.

Atlantic City N. J Chamber of Commerce of the United States Philadelphia Federal Highway Commission Atlantic and Pacific

Fort McIntosh Notes and Post Baseball Games

Yesterday at Fort McIntosh Mrs. Frank E Linnell hosted a bridge party with many guests and prizes awarded to Mrs. F J Pearson Mrs F V Hemenway and Mrs Lehman. A regimental parade under Major F V Hemenway is planned this evening. The Education and Recreation department opened a hog farm while continuing dairy chicken and garden classes for soldiers. The Vocational Dairy uses registered cattle and supplies milk. the chicken farm provides eggs and gardens vegetables. Sunday the Post team plays the American Legion in the third league game as crowds grow and officials strive for first class baseball.

Frank E. Linnell Bridge Mesdames Hemenway Rice Mertz Crocker Hooper Flint Parkhurst Stewart Lehman Rogers Castle Shropshire Tierney Gwynn Gray Isbell Lloyd Goodwyn Finney Pearson Moncure Lyendecker F. J. Pearson F. V. Hemenway Post American Legion

Carnival spirit described as reckless and deceptive

The piece argues that the carnival spirit at street fairs includes a reckless disregard for decency, gambling on everything, and contempt for others rights. It cites Laredy’s fair as an example where proprietors push for open gambling games to profit, challenging local norms and watchful scrutiny.

Dr Edwin A Alderman Led University of Virginia Mentor and Orator

Dr Edwin A Alderman, president of the University of Virginia, heads to England to present a George Washington statue as a gift from Virginia. A longtime educator, he has led Goldsboro city schools, UNC, Tulane, and UVA since 1904, famed for oratory.

Edwin A. Alderman England George Washington Virginia University of Virginia South University of North Carolina Goldsboro Tulane University Alderman

Anti-Vamping Bill Proposed in West Virginia Senate

West Virginia lawmakers, led by Senator Harmer of Clarksburg, introduced an anti vamping bill to shield marital sanctity. If a spouse suspects undue familiarity, they may swear out a warning with a justice of the peace. If the warned person ignores it, they face arrest and a possible $100 fine.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va West Virginia Senator Harmer Clarksburg

Indigestion and Constipation Cure Narrated by Mrs. Stroup

Mrs. George Stroup of Solvay New York recounts severe indigestion and weight loss before using Chamberlain's Tablets. She claims the tablets strengthened her digestion and cured her constipation, noting the positive health impact.

Chamberlain George Stroup Solvay N. Y

Mass Meeting Charts Oil Boom Plans For Laredo

Citizens meeting at the Elks Hall in Laredo approved steps to attract oil development within fifteen miles, arrange hotel facilities, set car rates, improve roads to the Miranda field, and rely on local press for publicity instead of hiring a publicity agent. The Chamber of Commerce also attached resolutions endorsing press cooperation and clarifying the bureau of information plan.

Laredo Miranda Aguilares Rev. Wharton Wharton Chamber of Commerce

Free tube patch offer for automobile owners in Texas

National Manufacturers Agency advertises a free laminated guaranteed tube with every set of indefinitely guaranteed "Eklips" spark plugs worth 1.25 each. The deal includes a 25 percent discount for one year on all future automobile related purchases. Located Room 216 Alexander Building, Laredo, Texas.

National Manufacturers Agency Alexander Bldg Laredo Texas

Watch THE TIMES daily for opportunities

Classified notice advertises a daily watch THE TIMES subscription at 60 cents per month offering access to opportunities through the newspaper.

the Times

Miranda Oil Field Well Opens for Public Viewing in Laredo

Q O Killam announces temporary shut down to await big storage tanks en route to Laredo. The Miranda Oil Co. will open the well daily 1 to 2 pm for visitors to view flow, with a field restaurant and viewing area established. Estimates place potential output at 600 to 1000 barrels per day of lubricating oil once fully developed.

QO. W. Killam iMrando Ol Co Hamilton Miranda Oil Co Laredo Liredo Miranda

New Sanitary Meat Market Opens in Laredo

Laredo unveils a sanitary depot market by Lestarrette & Co. in the old Czar building at Farragut and Santa Isabel, opposite the I. and G. N. station. The snow-white interior features screened entrances, sanitary refrigeration, and a large ice box keeping 82 degrees. The shop promises cleanliness, flies and germs banished, inviting residents to inspect and become patrons tomorrow.

Laredo Lestarrette & Co Czar Farragut

Big tequila haul seized near coal mines in Laredo

A customs inspector and state rangers halted two cars near the coal mines at 2 am and seized 340 quart bottles of tequila. One San Antonio detective and a San Antonio acquaintance were taken into custody, bonds set, awaiting federal court. It marks the second San Antonio officer arrested in Laredo for liquor policy violations in recent months.

San Antonio Laredo

Laredo Baseball League to Host Twin Sunday Games

Laredo fans expect two key contests this Sunday with Laredo vs Airdrome and American Legion vs Fort McIntosh. Both pairings feature prior close meetings and rising lineups as bleachers advance and prize money from Murray boosts top hitters and run scorers, while a league scorecard debuts May first.

Laredo Post Murray Laredo Steam Laundry

Sewerage System Nears Completion by Contractor

The contractor Youmans begins laying mains on avenues north of Matamoros and the business section. Work started this afternoon on San Enrique Avenue toward the Texas Mexican track. By Monday he will extend southward on San Jorge Avenue toward the Rio Grande and then west through the business district to Juarez Avenue. Completion is expected by July 1 and the city will require property connections.

Matamoros San Enrique Avenue Matamoros Street Youmans San Jorge Avenue Rio Grande Juarez Avenue

Registered Jersey bull for service in Laredo area

Local notices list a registered Jersey bull for service by M. J. MacCarthy with phone contact 479 and box 135 dated 4-22-61. Other items report sewer mains work progress, daily fresh cream from Laredo Candy Co, Exide Battery service at 607 Juarez Ave, lumber supplier Buenz Co, and millwork from Laredo Planing Mill. Freight trains resume on National Lines of Mexico, and marriage licenses issued to Guerra Garcia and Rendon Aguero.

Jersey M. J. MacCarthy Laredo Candy Co John O. Buenz Lumber Co Laredo Planing Mill Company Witting & Johnston Exide Batery Distributors Fourth Ward Laredo Mary F. Thomas Spirelia Co Washington St Mexico Nuevo Laredo Juarez Luis D. Guerra Concépcion Garcia Flavio Rendon Concepcion Aguero Fidel Cantu

Today’s Events Across Nations and Celebrations

The moon’s total eclipse graces America before dawn. Passover begins at sunset. Canadian WWI veterans mark the St Julien battle anniversary. Davis Cup winners honor a New York banquet. The SI News paper Association meets at the University of Richmond. American Philosophical Society hosts scientists in Philadelphia. Christian Endeavor conventions begin in Thomasville, Georgia. John Crome’s death centenary observed with Norwich exhibition.

Israel St. Julien United States New Yor City Southern Intercollegiate Newspaper Association University of Richmond Philadelphia American Philosophical Society Benjamin Franklyn Christian Endeavor Societies of Georgia Thomasville John Crome Norwich

Farmer Cured of Rheumatism by Chamberlain's Liniment

A farmer near Patten Mills New York arrived at a store doubled by rheumatism. He used Chamberlain's Liniment as advised by C P Rayder. A few days later he walked in straight and paid for another bottle saying he wants it in the house always.

C. P. Rayder Patten Mills N. Y

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