Taxable values and equity in property assessments debated
A committee appointed by the lieutenant governor investigates inequality between market and assessed land values for taxation. The piece argues that current assessments distort tax burdens, noting wide regional variance from 1 to 60 percent and urging closer alignment with true value to reduce rates and achieve fairness. It also touches on Native American dances and cultural issues, contrasting traditional practice with Christian influence and colonial views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divideon
Toyag
Government move bans native dances amid controversy
A commissioner's order halting Indian dances sparks protests over cultural loss. Observers cite sun dance bans in the Bronx and 1890s crackdowns, arguing the rule suppresses sacred rites and alarms settlers while assertions claim dancing harms discipline and health.
High School Girls Define Courtesy in Prize Essays
The Kiwarnis Club heard two Laredo girls read essays on courtesy at a Thursday luncheon held at the Hotel Hagailton. Marianne aioh won first prize for a piece defining courtesy as inward sympathy and consideration, urging the Golden Rule and daily practice. Grace Shippson earned second prize for her strong effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwarnis Club
Laredo
Hagailton
Thureday
Marianne Aioh
Don
Dave
Les Fe Jan
Megev
Grace Shippson
Miseleh
Mies Strapson
Kivapis Club
Editors Convene in Washington for Two Day Annual Meeting
The American Society of Newspaper Editors, formed a year and a half ago, holds its two day program in Washington with business and entertainment planned. A White House visit is on the agenda to pay respects to the Merion Daily Star editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. G
United States
Dx Holdingg Fta
Othe Capital
White House
Merion Daily Star
Laredo civic leader named Webb County auditor
M S Ryan, a prominent Laredo citizen and former school trustees president, was appointed Webb County auditor by District Judge J F Mullally. The appointment cites county debt, road construction costs, and prior audits as context for appointing a successor to oversee county accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.L Igan
Laredo
Webb County
Citigen
Aba
Thes
Laredo Independent School District
Yerserday
J. F. Mullally
Mr. Ryan
Web County
D. S. Arts
Webb Couuty
Colmary
Andi
Pest
Gontriet
Chacon Bridge
Laredy
Miranda City
Ehutse
Jr. Luerther
Owithin
M.S. Ityan
Webb
Rae
Yoxat
Bin
Ryan Dedi
Liaw
Mullally
Judwee
49Th Judicial District
Texas
Nazimova Stars in Salome at Royal Theatre Engagement
Nazimova presents Salome at the Royal Theatre in a brief engagement starting Sunday. The producer claims a wholly new cinematic approach with unprecedented visual style and dramatic treatment, praised by critics as a rare spectacle of beauty.
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Nazimova In
Salome
Royal
Mma
Nazimova
Alfied Producers and Distributors Corporation
Royal Theatre
Ube
James WW
Tiean
Heights Home For Sale In Telghta Area Cottage
Five room cottage ready to move in with sleeping porch and modern amenities. Located in a desirable Telghta area with trees and grass planted. Note announces rental of Mirando City Machine Shop to O. D. Allen and Arturo Mesa Morton and disclaims responsibility for credit extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heights
Telghta
Mirando City
Messrs
O. d. Allen
Arturo Mesa Morton
Candelario Quajardo
Ir. Papa
Curbing Gang Begins Work in Laredo
The city curbing project starts on Matamoros Street near the I G N station this morning as the curbing gang begins actual construction. Masonic notice announces a called meeting of Laredo Lodge No 647 A F & A M for 8 o'clock this evening with Work in the M M degree. Labor-law enforcement official M A Hemingnesz from San Antonio reports several recent arrests for violations of the 64 hour and child labor laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Laredo
Matamoros Street
M. A. Hemingnesz
San Antonio
Dominguez
Special trainloads carry Bermuda onions from Laredo district
Two trainloads with thirty carloads of onions left Laredo over the Wexas-Alexican road while a third train of twenty carloads joined a regular freight on the 1 G N road bringing total shipments last night to fifty carloads and 400 carloads for the season. The Mirando Oil Co plans a deep test in Mirando Field reaching 3600 feet with a 112 foot derrick at Mirando No 2. Carson No 1 resumes drilling at 465 feet after taking over the Donato Benavides ranch well. Boston-Miranda No 1 in Zapata county yields high gravity gasoline noted as 65-10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Wexas-Alexican Road
Mirando Oil Co
Mirando
Zapata County
Texas
Mirando No. 2
Laredo Oil Diatriet
Miranda
Carson No. 1
Donato Benavides
Pescadito
Webb County
Carson
Boston-Miranda
Dixie Ol Company
Bare Shot Petroleum Company
Los Offucios Crant
Duggan Butler & McMurray
Los Ojuelos Grant
T. A. Binney
Witherspoon Qo1l Company
Los Qojuelos Grant
Magnolia Petrolleum Company
Two Republics OW & Gas Company
Lon Amelo
Lowery of Corporation
Mock
Frank Cullinan
Todja
Laurel Oil Company
Holbein
Weber Interests
Miranda Wield
Molbeln
Worrest
G.I. Miranda
J. W. Pippin
Third Alarm Fire Drama at Rialto Shocks and Thrills
The Idaho Theater showcases The Third Alarm this Sunday to Tuesday, a photodrama praising firemen with dramatic rescue scenes and a tale of a veteran firefighter facing age and retirement. The production highlights dangers, heroism, and community impact through vivid sequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rialto
Idaho Sheater
Jere
Vivian Verticty
Frrednan Amd
Laredo Meat Market Chooses Judges for Livestock Contest
The Laredo Meat Market announces a livestock contest at the new Laredo packing house plant featuring one steer and one hog. The date is set by a mutual agreement, with G I Trevino named as judge.
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Laredo
Feoo
Changicn
New Laredo
G.I. Trevino
Iturbide St
Tax Collector Urges Tax Payment Before Deadline
April 30 at 6 p m ends the time for paying city taxes for 1922. Citizens are urged to call at the Tax Collector’s office before the date to avoid delinquency. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 p m. GC de Lachica City Tax Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Lachica
Sanitary Market Under New Management
The Sanitary Market on the Haights is under new management and geared to offer the best in meats and dairy. W. L. IRWIN & SONS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Haights
Strange Mexican Drafts Foiled By Bank Forgeries In Laredo
A well dressed Mexican man and a companion passed two large drafts at Laredo banks totaling 18 000 but neither was paid as officers suspected fraud. Banks alerted Mexican correspondents and learned the drafts were forgeries. The man fled before return for cash, and local institutions warn against accepting checks from strangers without endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Mexico
Luaredo
Notice to contractors drilling wells on my property
Public notice warns contractors that they will not be responsible for the writer's debts from well drilling. Contracts specify a fixed drilling sum and all incident expenses are to be paid by the contractor. Contract money is deposited in a focal bank upon signing. notices state drilling contracts are on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busleus
Focal
Salid
Weekly Drilling Report Highlights Webb County Fields
In Welch county Schott Mirand a City Field and related zones show multiple surveys and output notes. The report lists Bay Oil & Gas Company Schott Oil Company Jones Garcia Ott Company and others drilling at various depths with several cemented and located wells across Webb and Zapata counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Zapata
Jim Hogg
Duval Counties
Times
Harry L. Fansler
Schott
Miranda City
Bay Oil & Gas Company
Schott Oil Company
Bay-Gazela Oil Company
Jones-Garcia Ott Company
Welch County
Webb County
Mid-Ojuelog
Bolger
Miranda Valley
Zapati County
Lang
Zapata County
Fernet Branca Invigorating Tonic for All Ages
Branca Branca of Milan Italy markets Fernet Branca as a world famous tonic highly recommended by Europe’s leading physicians for indigestion and general vitality. The Paris prize mentions its acclaim and broad use across ages.
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Fernet Branca
Branca Bron
Milan
Italy
Europe
Lorenz
Vienna
Paris
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Burke
Reme
Oman
Carlisle
Baren of Indian Affairs
Bronx
Indiana
Ani
Society OF Newspaper Editors
M. S. Ryan County
Wiesle
Farm and Ranch Loans
Lon
Jim Howe
Les Thos
Tl. Ward
W.T. Meblicty, m., W. M
Bermuda
OIL CO
Asher Carson
Boston- Mirando
Oakland
J. B. Dacamara
W. L. Irwin & Sons
Strange Man
Aviator
Puli Ranch
Rio Grande Petroleum Corporation
No. 6
Puig Ranch
Radio OJ Company
Pitt Ranch
Androwa Patroleum Company
Pule Ranch
K. Hughes
Kirk Hamil & Saladis
Bennett & Gilliland
Miami-Laredo Oil Co
Black Panther Oil Co
Mid-Ojuelos Field
Alonzo
Los Ofsuelos Grant
Olsen Et al
Los Ofuelos Grant
Nueva
Cin-Tex
McKenzie Et al
Killam-Lee
Usher Carson
Porelon
W. Forrester
Rio Grande Silver
Porcion
San Ramon Ranch
Los Angeles Tract
Cole Petroleum Company
A. D. J. Ol Company
Krueger Et al
Arkansas Natural One Company
Mhiley, Beatty, Baker & Befsey
W.C. Burton
Carolina- Texas
Albercas de Arriba Survey
W Binney
Mirando Valley
Witherspoon Oil Company
Crimmins-Gleason
Block 6
Panaco Producing Company
Empire Gas & Fuel Co
Miranda Oil Co
Zapata Company
Martinez
Schott OI ‘O
Hale Stamfl Et al
Jim Hogg County
Duval County
Mesquite Ranch
Mesquite Oil Company
Bruni
Towa-Texars-Oklahoma Syndicate
Petera Ranch
Queen Oil Company
Dina Ranch
Mims Carpenter Et al
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