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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1921

Page

6

Daily Postage Rates and Subscriptions for Laredo Publication

Evening daily run except Sundays offers postpaid mail delivery across the United States Mexico and Canada with monthly and yearly rates. Weekly edition published Sundays lists annual and quarterly options. All subscriptions due in advance. Entered as second class matter at Laredo post office under March 8 1879 act. Address Penn Publishing Co Laredo Texas.

Matl Postpaid United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Texas Penn Publishing CO Telephone

British labor leaders face bold critique in Republic editorial

A Daily editorial blasts the London Labour movement for seeking class dominance. It argues that a victory by transport workers would harm labor overall, warning against aristocratic aims and urging loyalty to country and democracy rather than union supremacy. It compares British labor to Russia’s elites and lauds American democratic equality.

Laborite Herald of London Great Britain Bob” Smillie Herald Russia America

Laredo Education Tax and Bond Plan Urged

The Laredo community argues for higher taxes to support school maintenance and bond issuance for building, citing current 10 cent maintenance tax and plans to add two classrooms at Heights school. It notes many alien children are entitled to education, praises progress, and urges voters to approve a building program with increased maintenance levies.

Laredo Brownsville Heights United States

Local listings note licenses and services in Laredo area

County clerk reports four marriage licenses issued since last update: Marelal Gomez and Maria Castro, Gerardo Moreno and Florentina Castro, Adolfo Gonzales and Anita Esparza. Businesses include Tom W Mussell auto repairs at 604 Vidaurri Ave, Ford specialty. Laredo Planing Mill offers Cypress troughs and millwork. Green Florist advertises flowers. Home Ice ads promise fresh information. There are mentions of oil activity with Miranda Oil Co and water well drilling services, plus various ads for plumbing, corsetiere agency, notary public, and auto painting.

Marelal Gomez Maria Castro Gerardo Moreno Florentina Castro Adolfo Gonzales Anita Esparza Tom W. Mussell Vidaurri Avenue J. 8S, Denike, Inc Laredo Tom W. Mussett Vidaurri Ave Fords Federal Court Federal District Court Smith Mary F. Thomas Spirelia Co Washington St Phone Crockett Avenue C 8Th St San Antonio Texas Miranda Oil Co

They Demand Voice Over Show Of Hands From Government

The passage argues for a government that belongs to the people not to a few rulers. It asserts that citizens deserve real participation and questions the basis of the rulers’ claimed greatness and action.

Notice to Tax-payers April assessment deadline posted

Notice to taxpayers stating April is the last month to render assessments for State and County taxes. Office at County Court House. Hours from 9 a.m. to 12 m. and 2 to 5 p.m. B J Leyendecker, County Tax Assessor. 4-13-10t.

County Court House J. Leyendecker

Farmer Cured of Rheumatism by Liniment

A farmer from Patten Mills New York was nearly crippled by rheumatism. After using Chamberlains Liniment, he recovered quickly and returned to the store asking for another bottle to keep in the house.

C. P. Rayder Patten Mills N. Y

Record High Court Docket in Forty Ninth Judicial District

The Forty ninth Judicial District court disposed of its heaviest criminal docket with no acquittals and only three defendants failing to appear. Several cases from Starr County were dismissed for lack of evidence. Convictions include liquor law violations, burglaries, thefts, forgery, embezzlement, robbery, rape with suspended sentence, and other felonies ranging from two to thirteen years. Misdemeanors and juvenile placements were also noted, including custodial sentences and transfers to state training schools.

District Court Forty Ninth Judicial District Starr County Walls Jesus Hernandez Filiberto Trevisio Leon Gallegos Julio Gutierrez Carlos Salazar R. L. Harrison Enrique Perez Alfonso Morelion Epigmenio Castillo C. R. Riddle Matilde Molina Aurelio Guevara Fidela Flores Juan Lartigue Humberto Ledesma Jose Rios Arthur Blongquist Guadalupe Lopez

Robert Louis French Dies at Home After Illness

Robert Louis French a lifelong Laredo resident and former L & G NRy and Texas-Mexican Ry worker died at his home on the south side of Jarvis Plaza last night at 11 89 He was born September 15 1856 in La Grange Texas and came to Laredo in 1908 Survived by his wife one son B D French of Palestine and seven daughters Mrs P K Mullen Nogales Ariz Mrs R G Killingsworth San Antonio Ruth Margaret Agnes Roberta Katherine French all of Laredo two brothers J M French Houston and M French Beaumont Funeral services will be held at the Episcopal church this afternoon at 5 under Masonic auspices conducted by Rev Charles W Cook

Jarvis Plaza Robert Louis French la Grange Texas Laredo Texas-Mexican Ry. Co

Fort McIntosh Notes: Post loses to Laredo in six to six game

A large crowd watched the Post and Laredo end in a 6 to 6 tie after a thrilling game. Quintana homered over the fence, Generaux added a homer and two singles, Silverman’s wild throws sparked two runs, and Scott allowed ten hits with eleven strikeouts. The crowd turnout was the season’s best, boosting league prospects. Reports from the First Battalion praised firing, good weather, and health. The battalion plans two more weeks before the Second Battalion and Machine Gun company depart for three weeks. Saturday afternoon Mrs. L. H. Rice hosted bridge guests including Mrs. Kaiser and Mrs. Gwynn, with Kaiser taking high and Gwynn second.

Laredo Quintana Generaux Scott Post Silverman

The Road of Hapiness and Constipation Cure Ad

A short ad advises preserving happiness by keeping well and suggests taking one or two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to spur a gentle bowel movement. The copy reads like a health note from a historical periodical.

Chamberlain

Mexican Chamber Delegation Visits Laredo Banquet

An eleven member delegation from the Confederated Chambers of Commerce of Mexico, led by Fernando Leal Novelo, toured U S cities, met officials, and attended a banquet at the Hamilton Hotel in Laredo. The visit included cross border exchanges with Nuevo Laredo officials, a city banquet, and tours of local farms and onion regions before returning to Mexico City.

Good Will Confederated Members of Commerce of Mexico United States Washington Harding Laredo Mexico City Fernando Leal Novela Confederated Chambers of Commerce of Mexico Zapata Santa Rosa Farm Nuevo Laredo Donaciano Fedevarria M. C. Cadena Chamber of Commerce of Hamilton Hotel Fernando Leal Novelo Confederation of Mexican Chambers of Commerce Bruno Newman Confederation Mexican Chambers of Commerce American Chamber of Commerce Lion Brand Products Co Leopoldo Palazuelos Camilo Sansores W. L. Vail The Trust Company of Mexico Adolfo Martinez Confederated Chamber of Industries Dante Cusi Italian Chamber of Commerce Bernardo Zetina John B. King Mexico-American Excursion Company of Humberto Sheridan el Universal Antonio Cornejo C Royal Orchestra Courtney Slaughter Robert Lee Bobbitt M. W. Brennan Bobbitt Donaciano Echavarria W. L. Guyler

200 Barrel Well Near Laredo Promises 1000 Barrels Daily

Excitement grows over the Zapata oil field after Miranda Oil Co reports a new well in Zapata county producing 200 barrels daily of high grade lubricating oil. Driller estimates ultimate output at 1,000 barrels per day once fully developed, with plans for an additional nearby well and a ten thousand barrel tank. Visitors are flocking to the site, advised to bring lunches as no nearby eating places exist. Nearest rail access is Bruni, fifteen miles away on the Mexican railway east of Laredo.

Laredo Zapata Humble Miranda Oil Co Zapata County Robert Hinnant Webb County Texas Miranda Ol Co Miranda A Pata Mirando Bruni

Federal Court Opens in Webb County for April Term

The April term of the United States Court for the Southern District of Texas in Webb County was convened this morning by Federal Judge J. C. Hutcheson Jr. with officers of the court present. The grand jury was empanelled and began work, directed by the district attorney and the court. Tomorrow morning the petit jury will be empanelled and trials will begin.

United States Court For the Southern District of Texas Webb County J. C. Hutcheson, Jr L. C. Masterson

Laredo Boy Scouts Council Meeting Scheduled

The Laredo Council of Boy Scouts will hold a meeting at Scout Headquarters Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. A large attendance is requested as matters of importance will be brought up.

Boy Scout Council Laredo

Commission Trip Strengthened U.S.-Mexico Trade Ties

The journey across the United States proved highly valuable and enjoyable for every commission member and promises to deepen commercial relations between the United States and Mexico.

United States Commission Mexico

Corpus Christi and Laredo Highs Split Twinbill at Caliche Park

In the first game Corpus Christi and Laredo High Schools tied 6 to 6 after a tense Friday contest. Deputy pitched a strong second game for Laredo, outpitching two Corpus Christi pitchers to win 12 to 7, with solid defensive support securing the victory.

Corpus Christi Laredo Caliche Park Laredo Twinler Scond Corpus

Mrs Bunn Directing Rialto Theater Orchestra

Mrs Travis Bruce Bunn, formerly directing the Rialto Theater orchestra, again leads the ensemble and has raised it to be one of the city’s best. Her vocal accompaniment enhances the performances and Laredo audiences enjoy the selections.

Bunn Travis Bruce Bunn Rialto Theater Laredo

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