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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1923

Page

9

Holy Communion Service Planned at Christ Church

Tuesday's Daily notes a Holy Communion service at Christ Church at 9 30 a m in anticipation of St Mark's Day. The column also mentions lost track uniforms from Laredo High School stolen from an automobile in front of Jarvis Plaza.

Christ Church Laredo Robstown Jarvis Plaza Aince Tomas Melchor Carlota Perales Ramon Mendiola Julia Caro Lorenzo Pesia Ramona Perez Abner Mexico Inter National Bridge Carolina-Texas No. B Cole No. 2 Webb County

Laredo Gossip and Force Insight

A fragmentary column reflects on local rumors and warnings about rail crossing etiquette and highway safety. It jokes about advice and opinions, notes tension between drivers and trains, and hints at liquor bootlegging concerns among readers.

Funeral Held for Pioneer Maria de Vidaurri in Laredo

The funeral for Mrs. Maria Ignacia Farias de Vidaurri, longtime Laredo resident, was held yesterday at Sano Agustin church at 5 pm. A large crowd attended, with pallbearers including L. Benavides, C. Vidaurri, J. Valdez, and George R. Alexander. Burial followed at the Catholic cemetery beside her husband.

Maria Ignacia Farias de Vidaurri Laredo Othe Sano Agustin Church Catholi Cemetery Cristobal Farias Valentin Puir Eusebio Garcia Manuel Cruz B. G. Salinas Cristobal Villareal Agustin Salinas J. A. Rodriguez A. M. Bruni Gonvalo P. Karlas

Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims relief for catarrh deafness

An 19th century advertise claim describes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a treatment for catarrh and related deafness. It states the product combines an ointment to ease inflammation with an internal tonic that acts on mucous membranes to restore normal conditions and notes sales by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Dialogue on food and higher matters from London Answers

A witty exchange features a man praising gonad food and expecting the next meal while a woman urges him to discuss nobler topics. The remark plays on sounding profundity versus simple appetite.

Lut London

Quiet No 127 V4 Remington Typewriter Demo

Traveling representative S Longenecker promotes the Quiet No 127 V4 model to buyers at the Bender Hotel. The notice lists 4:33-21 as a reference.

S. Longenecker Bender Hotel

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

Tonight partly cloudy cooler and Wednesday partly cloudy in the local forecast. Fort McIntosh readings for the last four hours end at 7 pm show a maximum of 89 degrees and a minimum of 73 degrees with southeast winds and clear skies.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Big Reduction in Frames at Poggenpohl's Store

For one week starting Monday April 3 the stock of picture frames will be reduced one third in price. A Poggenpohl and Co. announces the sale with dates and discount details.

A. Poggonpohl & Co

Tax payment deadline notice for city taxes

A public notice states a deadline of April 30 at 6 p m to pay city taxes for the year 929 and urges taxpayers to call before that date during hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 6. The fragment provides incomplete details on the payment window and contact times.

Encouragement Over Sympathy in Difficult Times

The piece argues work on det of people coois pitching da applications for jobs and asks why people mock others. It suggests many times we give sympathy when encouragement is needed to help someone improve and progress.

Hace van

Vaudeville Patter Feels Neighborhood Film Clash

In a brief item a troupe laments a cook’s hiccup over local film choices. The patter highlights dissatisfaction with the type of films shown at the nearby picture show. The gag evokes a small community dispute about entertainment tastes.

Cotton Manufacturers Meet in Providence Convention Opens

About one thousand leading textile men from the northern United States gather in Providence for the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers spring convention. Sessions begin today with officer reports and committee updates, and the afternoon focuses onExport Markets as the main discussion topic.

Providence United States National Association of Cotton Manufacturers

Missionary Circle Meeting At Methodist Church

The Guy Circle of the Woman's Missionary Society met in the church parlors with Mrs. W. A. Cane and Mrs. Chester Nye hosting. Songs, scripture, and lessons on missionary work in India followed by an educational view and economic improvement talk. A duet by Mrs. Huyler and Mrs. Ernat Buenz closed the hour before a refreshment course was served.

Guy Methodist Church W. A. Cane Chester Nye Wright

Social Week Highlights and Key Meetings Across Nations

A busy week features HRevellter’s dance at Elks Hall hosted by Mrs. Muller Mrs. Milton and Mrs. Denike with about one hundred guests. Other items note upcoming talks by Lord Ceell in New York and a rate case hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Dallas. The National Association of Building Officials meets in Toledo to discuss a standard building code. Bates College debates Carleton College in a regional contest while Cotton Manufacturers plan a 48 hour week discussion in Providence. A Buckingham Palace dinner marks wedding festivities of the Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyons.

Elks Hall A. B. Muller L. Milton Seymour Denike Spain United States Robert Ceell Har Association New York City Oklahoma Interstate Commerce Commision Dallas National Association of Building Officials Toledo Bates College Carleton College Western College National Association of Cotton Manufacturers Providence Duke of York Elizabeth Bowes Lyon George Mary Buckingham Atate Plo

Local Club Meetings Schedule This Week

Tuesday events include Mrs Albert Martin hosting the Married Ladies Social Club at 3 30 PM with Mrs A E Moore and Miss Lucille Gaither as guests. The Tuesday Music and Literature Club gathers at the High School Auditorium at 4 PM and the Junior Auxiliary meets at the Rectory at 4 PM. On Wednesday the Parish Guild meets at Mrs Ri Poster s home at 2 39 PM.

W. D. Taylor A. E. Derby San Jacinto Texas Lone Star Pexas Mother Penn Lett Taylor Matias Dag Liang Elizabeth Dunham M. Te Pinder Charles Richter Knamsay Hogers C. C. Shiner Shelby Swancnat Seymour H. M. Taylor Lott Taylor Robert Traylor D. Mac-Neil Turner Bernie Wildenthal Cotulla Wicks Willoughby Watson Sam Withott C. Witheff Whittington J. A. Wilson Younkin Young Yesner Misses Woodbridge Kate Tarver Josephine Sau- Vignet Virgitta Msther Alice Penn Amar Penn Lucille Murphy Margaret McGregor Irene Leyeneecker M. K. Henry Esther Hirsch Luge Gaither Eligzabeth Dunham Ruth Reese Murl O'Keefe Carson Lobdell Poster May Foster Ethel Mackin Albert Martin A. E. Moore Lucille Gaither Ri. L. Poster

Birthday party honors Anna Marie Ligarde with games and prizes

Mrs A Ligarde hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her daughter Anna Marie's eighth birthday. Guests played games including Running the Tail on the Donkey and Going to Jerusalem. Prizes went to Alta Aguilar Elvira Saena and Carlog Zauer Tuelli. Dances by Maria Guardiola and Anna Marie added festivity. About fifty guests enjoyed refreshments.

Jerusalem Alta Aguilar Elvira Saena Maria Guardiola Anna Marie Ligarde

Closed dance halls ordered in Fort Worth

Marathon dancing has resulted in the city commission ordering the dance halls closed. The corporation counsel was instructed to draft the necessary ordinance immediately.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas

Girl Dies as Auto Hits Pedestrian in Houston

In Houston Texas Rosa Valdez aged 10 was struck by a car on her way to school and killed today. This marks the third fatal automobile accident in the city this year.

Associated Press Houston Texas Rosa Valdez

Fire damages Fair Dry Goods stock in Lufkin

A fire in Lufkin Texas last night caused about 76000 in stock losses at the Fair Dry Goods Company. Officials believe the blaze started from an overheated electric front and the building itself sustained no damage.

Associated Press Lufkin Texas The Fair Dry Goods Company

Spirited Away by Officers In Palestine Scout Hunt

In Palestine Texas a Negro man charged with attacking a four year old girl was captured and spirited away by officers after a large crowd joined the search. Police action likely prevented violence as the girl walked home from school.

Associated Press Palestine Tex

Commission to go to capital to seek Mexican accord

Washington April 24 secretay Hughes said American commissioners will negotiate for a closer understanding with Obregon administration representatives in Mexico City. The envoy includes Charles Warren of Detroit and John Garton Pasar, former interior secretary and Red Cross chair. Meeting time not fixed, to be set soon.

Associated Press Washington Hughes Obregon Ponvertmreate Mexico City Charles 2. Warren Detroit Japan John Garton Pasar Interior Maw Red Cross

Harvey Manager Dies at Home

Spud 24.041 reports the death of the general manager of the Harvey restaurant system at his Kansas City home. The obituary notes his leadership role and the circumstances of the death.

Kansas Cha Dea Fiunin Pree Harvey System of

Livestock Prices and Market Update at Fort Worth Exchange

Market reports from Fort Worth note expected readings on cattle hogs and sheep. A substitute plan collects questionnaires from Taggers and Gorr as referees in the commission controversy at the exchange session today.

Fort Worth Apel Otto Luxuminers Gorr

Railway Expressmen seek second pay increase request

The Order of Railway Expressmen filed with the U S railroad board on April 24 a demand for a second pay raise. This is the first of many requests anticipated over the next ten months, announced today in Chicago.

Chieags United States Railroad Later Board

Aviator Leaps to Death in Langley Field Crash

Lieutenant Dogan T. Arthur was killed when his airplane crashed to the ground from an altitude of about 200 feet at Langley Field. The accident occurred today and was reported by the Associated Press from Chicago.

Associated Press Chicago Dogan T. Arthur Langley Field

Morse Case Jury Completes in Fraud Conspiracy Trial

The jury in Washington DC's District of Columbia Supreme Court completed its deliberations in the Morse case. Charlies W Morse faces charges with three sons and four others accused of conspiring to defraud the federal government.

Associated Press Washington Charlies W. Morse Sone District of Columbia Supreme Court

Peace talks spark Turkish derision and economic fears

Lausanne April 24 The resumed negotiations between Turkey and the Allies trigger suspicions of economic coercion. Turkish officials warn of rigidity to protect investments as border incursions by Turkish irregulars near Syria draw international concern. Joseph C. Grew states the United States seeks safeguarded commerce for all nations.

Aasoviatsd Press Lausanne Turkey Rene Syria Joseph C. Grew Meriqge United States

Legislature Opposed to Plan for Railroads Consolidation

Austin April 24 The senate adopted a concurrent resolution opposing the proposed consolidation plan of railroads in the state and endorsed the state railroad commission stance. The house concurred and the measure preserves competition among rail systems in Texas. The liquor laws enforcement measure advances with stronger penalties and longer terms proposed.

Associated Press Austin Tex Senate Pallew DeWitt County Suluwa House Revenue and Taxation Capiptea Texas Watts Insurances Association

Bank closes as York reports eight hundred thousand shortage

York, April 24 The state banking commissioner seized and closed City Bank in York amid indications of an $800,000 shortage. Warrants were issued for arrest of cashier Thomas B. Baird and assistant cashier W H Bell. Baird was not at home.

Associated Press York City Bank Examiner Thomas B. Baird W. H. Bell Baird Wa

Harding Guest of A. P. Today

President Harding arrived in New York by train and proceeded to the Waldorf Astoria to address the Associated Press meeting. Notables welcomed him including Wall Hays former chairman of the Republican National Committee, Charles J. Hillis, Melville Brush and press directorate members who praised his visit and discussed press matters.

New York Stardite Pennsylvaida Station Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Associated Press Geneous Tera Wall Hays Climoan Charles J. Hillis Ous Ctiai Foam Melvilhe BooShote Presa Eink Dou Canine GOH Vie Merrill Spitetl Ate Lows Math Whet Wees Metron Necker Tomnerhy Beneft Marion

Philadelphia Crime Trust Mania Sees Cross State Links

In Philadelphia a rising trust in crime networks surfaces as officials note organized elements from New York and Chicago, including a ring led by others and aided by local supporters. The superintendent reports several suspects held, with a portion tied to outside cities.

Texas Driver Fatally Injured In Mountain Creek Crash

A Wichita Falls man, Charles Parkes Jr., was seriously injured after a car crash on the Fort Worth and Wallas Pike near Mountain Creek bridge. He was thrown through the windshield and suffered a fractured skull.

Iy Associated Press Koadlus Texas Charles Parkes, Jr Wichita Walls Fort Worth and Wallas Pike Mountain Creek Bridge

Magnolia Petroleum Delay Tops Texas Market Report

An Associated Press summary notes crude oil prices slipping to around 1.90 dollars as Magnolia Petroleum Company faces delays. The report highlights market movements across Texas Kansas and Oklahoma with crude pricing uneven amid supply concerns.

Pristis Magnolia Petroleum Company Oller Texas Kansas

Start of Rastepn League Promises Busy Season

The Eastern ObGH base race opens April 24 with a balanced Voytech pit field. Crete clubs revise plans for stronger teams as Loverrow’s opener features Spring diode at Hartford and Worcester. The schedule lists 164 games ending September 23 with outlets in Bridgeport New Haven Waterbury Albany and more.

Ite Coon Borrew Lovecat Trenethonmug Crete Loverrow Hartford Worcester Fit Afield Bridgeport New Haven Waterbury Albany

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