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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1922
Page
2
The article rails against Soviet calls for nationalization as a core principle, arguing it would strip property and debt rights, challenge private enterprise, and halt international lending. It blames Germany for keeping the Soviets isolated while urging Bolivian access to the sea and broader world markets.
The article describes Bolivia's long-standing blockade to the Pacific, its defeat in 1879 shaping a boundary with Chile, and the rich Antofagasta region now exploited by American firms. It notes Bolivia's wealth and lack of sea access, with Chile controlling a narrow corridor.
Clyde Quinn seven years four months old of Big Springs Texas died at Mercy Hospital after a Sunday afternoon accident near the Chacon bridge. He never regained consciousness and passed away at 5 30 p m. Funeral from 19023 Rosario street this afternoon at four with burial in the Masonic plot. Community extends sympathy to the family.
The Sued carload mark in Bermuda guion shipments out of Laredo was passed last night with fifty eight carloads of onions shipped. Thirty five carloads remained on the & G ON road and twenty three on the Texas Mexican road, bringing the season total to 1 204 carloads. Early estimates after a severe freeze projected under 1 300 carloads, but shipments will likely near 1 300 as more carloads are harvested. Prices range from ac to 31 per crate, with most onions sold above 32 per crate and growers satisfied.
Laredo plans a tourist hotel on the Travelers Hotel site financed by local capital. Promoter August Richter is away on business but will return to provide definite details. A second hotel revival is rumored but no action will occur until ground is broken.
J H Vesper of Cotulla Texas asks to be notified through the Times about the return of a suitcase lost while en route to oil fields this morning.
Twenty acre leases in the development trend near five deep tests already contracted for and soon to begin drilling. Each acre priced at 2.50 dollars with 25 cent rental. Adjoining leases in large tracts held at higher prices. Potential to rise to 1 000 000 dollars per acre in six months with only a limited number available at this price.
Property listing notes Sandefer and Hailey located at 707 Salinas Avenue with telephone contact 202 4 25 6t.
The Laredo Council Troops prepare for a Court of Honor at Elks Hall tonight to award merit badges. Troop 1 leads with over 20 badges, Troop 2 follows with 20, and Halee Austin and Herbert Wright top the tested scouts with 14 badges each. Life Scouts announced include Halcomb Austin DeHert Wright Derby Mnrique Rodriguez after earning Life Saving First Aid Athletic Personal Health Public Health and Loneering badges.
The Four Seasons, directed by Raymond L Killmars and edited under Charles Urbahn, arrives at the Rialto Theater for two days starting tomorrow. The production is billed as a magnificent, nature driven feature with a cast and settings created by natural elements.
Elsie Ferguson stars in Paramount footlight at the Strand Theatre today. The plot follows a country girl who becomes an actress and impersonates a Russian performer to gain fame. A love interest reveals the ruse, leading to dramatic self discovery and happiness. Reginald Denny leads a strong supporting cast.
A circular from Laredo Texas dated April 26 1929 calls oil men from Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Western Duval counties to an 8 PM meeting at the Miranda Oil Co offices Hamilton Hotel to form a permanent district organization. Asher Carson was named chairman and a committee to report April 26 was appointed.
A column of light gossip from Laredo features quips about criticism, gossip habits, and local characters. It jokes on bachelors sewing, early birds, executive life, dogs named Trouble, and the town’s flirtations with fashion and news.
Mrs. George Stroup of Solvay New York reports severe indigestion and constipation before using Chamberlain's Tablets. She says the tablets strengthened digestion and cured her constipation, improving her health and vitality.
A reel of local ads and notices highlights Strand theater next Thursday with Merceil Lake as Molly Martin in Down in Dixie, a period comedy. Also listed are florist services, plumbing, electrical contractor ads, and Gulf Mish Co poultry offers at the city market, plus oil meeting tonight and Notary public Gregg notices.
Senatorial candidate Dan W. Huffer mayor of Donna visits Laredo to shore up support for the Democratic nomination in the twenty third district. He works to build political fences and rally voters.
The Formal Opening of Our New Store at 1216 18 Lincoln Street will be postponed due to late delivery of new goods. Meanwhile the new place will be open for business and we invite your interest and patronage from Tlaquepaque Art Store. T. A. McVicar.
A clergyman hires Pat the Irishman to clear his cellar of whiskey bottles. Pat reads each empty bottle held up to the light and notes they are all dead ones. The preacher asks what good they have left, and Pat replies they all had the minister with them when they were dying.
The City of Laredo invites bids by May 20 1922 at 10 A M for 150 bonds at 1000 each bearing 5 percent interest. Interest is semiannual on January 2 and July 2. Bonds mature in forty years with 20 year optional. Interest payable via Park National Bank NYC or Laredo Texas. L Villegas Mayor A R Garcia City Secretary.
A wife asks to cash a cheque sent by her husband who is away on business. The clerk requests endorsement and she signs the back "Your loving wife Edith" before the funds are released. The gag hinges on the surprise that the signature matches the message on the back.
Tonight and Thursday unsettled with scattered showers. The Times by the Telephone Co. presents the daily weather outlook from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans.
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a m report a maximum temperature of 95 degrees and a minimum of 74 degrees. Wind prevailing from the south and southeasterly with clear skies.
Confederate Memorial Day is observed in Florida Georgia Alabama and Mississippi. Frederick Jaw Olmsted born centennial celebrated. Otterbein University marks its seventy fifth anniversary at Westerville Ohio. Missouri Synod celebrates its diamond jubilee. University of Missouri commencement opens with largest class. Detroit hosts the spring convention of the Society of Industrial Engineers on income growth themes.
A robber tore off a woman's skirt and fled with $700 in Government bonds, taking liberties with the victim and escaping. Police seek suspect amid the raid on the scene.
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