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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1923
Page
4
The piece mocks sensational theories about Pharaoh tombs and Lord Carnarvon death. It argues Egyptian priests lacked modern poisons knowledge while praising contemporary science and warns readers against credulous mystics and crystal balls.
Notice of trustee sale by Merchants State Bank Trust Co of Laredo Texas on May 1 1923 for 2410 09 due March 2 1922 with 10 percent interest and 10 percent attorney fees. Property includes blocks 1657 1658 1688 1689 1806 1860 and South half Lot 7 Block 92 in Laredo Webb County Texas. Sale at courthouse door between 10 am and 4 pm.
Ancient Greek education combined physical training with play for both boys and girls. Games like hide and seek traced back to classical times, while modern pedagogy stresses play as vital to cognitive and physical growth, though overemphasis on athletics can harm study focus.
Notarized declaration lists publisher Justo S Penn editor W W Gregg managing editor Justo S Penn and business manager Justo S Penn for The Times of Laredo Texas dated April 24 1923. Sworn before W W Gregg Notary Public, affirming ownership and management details.
Laredo reader Joe Chiley reports severe backache and kidney symptoms improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought at Ideal Drug Store and says one box cured him, with price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y. promoted cure.
Notice to all creditors that Mirando City Machine Shop is rented to O J Allen and Arturo Mesa Morton. We will not be responsible for any credit extended to the shop or either of the named individuals. Candelario Guajardo Jr and P A Richer signers.
New York April 24 Sir Auckland Geddes ambassador of Great Britain Jules Jusserand ambassador of France and John D Rockefeller will be the principal figures at the annual dinner of the National Institute for Social Sciences in New York City. They will be awarded the institutes old medal and speak on the international situation. Charles B Davenport and Emory R Johnson will also receive the institute medal.
Leaseholders Producing and Kwufining Co prepare a deep test well on their Gates-Kirkpatrick 6,000 acre lease in Webb County to reach about 10,000 feet and tap oil sands similar to Carolina Texas No 5. Quigg Oil Co reports two new producers Nos 3 and 4 on Los Ojuelos grant yielding 125 barrels daily. Miami Laredo No 1 in Aviators Field produces about 150 barrels daily and a No 2 location will be started soon.
Brick-laying on the new seven story Hamilton Hotel progresses with buff colored brick from Laredo Brick Co. The fireproof structure includes a roof garden on the seventh floor and aims for completion late this year. The project costs about $200000 and promises an auditorium for conventions.
A visiting observer notes rapid growth in Laredo with new hotel, packing plant, telegraph office, and street paving under way. The Paying Committee explains proposed amendments to city charter covering alderman elections, public utilities, paving costs, street car plans, taxes, and bonding to fund improvements.
The photoplay A Woman's Woman starring a man at the so called dangerous age of forty is praised for vivid portrayal. The lead character tries to hide his age while his wife works hard to keep their home and family presentable amid fashion and expense.
Willeon Typewriter Co sells and repairs typewriters at 25 Alexander Building. Call 643. 4-43-3t.
The Elks announce a regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No 1018 B B of W on Tuesday at eight o clock. A B Mullor serves as secretary. Dated 9 23 21.
B J Stevenson editor of the San Antonio Express arrived this morning to inspect Webb and Zapata counties oil fields gather data and vet photographs illustrating ongoing development He will also view new buildings and local enterprise as The Express plans a major feature on Laredo Webb County and allied areas to showcase growth and progress.
Twenty nine carloads of Bermuda onions moved from Laredo to national markets last night with thirteen to the Texas Mexico line and sixteen to the L & GN. Total season shipments reach 286 carloads and are expected to roll out heavily despite weather damages reducing some quality.
On April 24, one year ago, Marshal Jeffre earned freedom for New York City. The Supreme Court of the United States banned the use of the name John Doe in court proceedings.
In Olvay New York Mrs. George Stroup reports severe indigestion and constipation before using Chamberlain’s Tablets. She says the remedy strengthened her digestion and cured her constipation, restoring health and preventing further weight loss.
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