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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1923
Page
10
The annual summer clearance sale of J. Alexander gents furnishings goods house started this morning in Laredo and will run fifteen days. The event offers 20 to 30 percent reductions on all summer goods, a chance to stock up for next summer.
There will be a regular meeting of Miriam Chapter No 66 O E S Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Members are urged to attend and visiting members are invited. Eda Krehl, W M.
Mrs Mahalaurns of Savanna Missouri recalls using Chamberlains Celic and Diarrhoea Remedy to cure dysentery nine years ago and again in later years. She says it quickly cures power troubles and has recommended it to many others.
The Associated Press reports hydrogen sulphide is highly poisonous even at low concentrations. Tests at the Bureau of Mines show inhalation can cause immediate unconsciousness and often death, with dangers in mines, sewers, gas plants, and oil fields where the gas may be present.
Forty American delegates join a global Lutheran church congress in Eisenach Thuringia August 19 to 26. Ninety German delegates attend with visitors from Sweden Norway Russia England Denmark Estonia the Far East and Czecho Slovakias participation noted near Wartburg castle where Luther translated the Bible.
A health notice warns that bowel disorders are dangerous in hot weather and urges taking Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy to protect family against sudden attacks. The ad emphasizes reliability and widespread use.
Violet S Oberfecht appointed society editor for QCHENY with contact listed by Mrs. Oberfecht for social pages and event notes.
Social calendar notes the Boys and Girls Dancing Club will entertain with their first dance in the evening at 8 30 o clock.
A poem by Clara McDermott titled The Dance of Death appears beside society items from Kansas City Star readers. The column lists Rev and Mrs St A White and Ruth traveling to Center Point, Emilie Tlassell returning from San Antonio, Mizabeth Irwin’s visit to Colorado, Jno Hassell Jr from Medina Lake, and several locals moving or visiting places. Baptism at Christ Church names Charlotte Josefa Gatewood with Miss Alma Pierce and Miss Natalie Gatewood as sponsors.
Reports of De WH Beagley resigning after an investigation by Travis County officials appear unfounded. Beagley returned to his Austin office today and said he intends to remain on duty and continue his official duties.
Washington dispatch notes the 1928 road construction season will add hundreds of miles to the nation’s system. Agencies report $288,000,000 available for highway work versus $273,000,000 last year, with under construction costs around $958,000,000 by March 31. The federal‑aid program is completed in 33 states and gasoline revenue for roads expands from four to thirty states since 1921.
The War of 1812 is noted for extending the principle of voluntary expatriation. It recognized the right of an individual to choose their country of residence, granting validity to naturalization by other nations for former citizens in some contexts. The piece contrasts prior practice where nations did not generally recognize such naturalization.
The piece describes how straw for hats is dried and bleached across Italy Belgium France and other lands. It notes Tuscany yields the finest straw and mentions Panama Ecuador Cotombig Peru as the hat’s real homes.
Washington reports incomplete plans for President Harding's state funeral to be arranged with Mrs. Harding's guidance. Coolidge and Secretary stay in touch by telegram as the funeral train nears, with McKinley funeral parallels suggested for Washington ceremonies and Marion burial.
August entries recount Jish-Americans under Gen Simter defeating a British Tory force at Hanging Rock in 8 C 1860. Notable deaths include Baron Strathcona in 1914 and Alfred Duke of Edinburgh in 1900. Also notes 1898 Corinth Canal opening and 1921 sinking of the Alaska off California.
An unruly protest outside a government building in Ireland saw a crowd chanting for the release of prisoners. Demonstrators clashed with security forces, with some attempting to push toward entrances as tensions rose.
Adjutant General Barton will travel from Austin to San Antonio to continue an investigation into alleged gambling and liquor activities. He plans to stay until sufficient information is presented to the county grand jury.
President Coolidge showed no clear plan to call an extra Congress session. He met with Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor to discuss labor proposals, but indicated no final decision and reserved judgment on timing.
Associated Press reports from Anchorage on August 6 that full blooded natives along Alaska s southwestern coast may be scarce in decades. Charles Couch cites wives preferring better provider men and social advancement. Only educated natives with steady income still have a chance for young aquaw.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast for The Times notes tonight and Tuesday will be partly cloudy with continued high temperatures.
In Buenos Aires on Aug 6 officials note a crime surge since abolishing the death penalty about a year ago. A bill to restore capital punishment is before congress as emigrants from Europe, including many criminals, are blamed for the wave.
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a.m. at Fort Mcintosh report a maximum temperature of 102 degrees and a minimum of 69 degrees. Wind direction was southeast and the sky was partly cloudy.
Marion Ohio braces for a massive funeral crowd for President Warren G Harding with as many as one hundred thousand visitors. The adjutant general mobilizes 21st Ohio reserves and Company PD is stationed near Harding sites to guard property from souvenir hunters. Florence Harding widow of the late President is part of Chicago reports from August 6.
Dr. Miller Reese Hutchison born Montrose Alabama 47 years ago today leads the list in the boll weevil campaign. Mrs. Kidith K Roosevelt widow of Theodore Roosevelt is Norwich Connecticut born 62 years ago today. Dr. Scott Nearing Morris Run Pennsylvania 40 years ago today. Post Wheeler of the U S embassy in London born Owego New York 64 years ago today.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a treaty event labeled as signed today at an unspecified time with garbled names and unclear parties. No verifiable entities or location can be confirmed from the readable text.
National American Legion commander Alvin Gweles, visiting Denton, said by phone he has not fixed his political plans. He will decide whether to run for governor after his term as Lewhom Gumiendon ends, with details to be defined between October and January.
Miss Lucile Hlaonilon, 19, was found dying at her mother’s home in Pallas Texas Aug 6 and died en route to the hospital. A pistol on the floor appeared to have fired into her chest as neighbors say the girl screamed before the shot. Investigators weigh the mother’s claim of an accidental self inflicted wound.
Sunday tourists found gasoline at three Fort Worth filling stations with independent sellers offering as low as thirteen cents per gallon. Two weeks earlier local retail gas sold for nineteen cents a gallon.
A London campaign reports two thirds of the workforce in casual trades and many join unskilled roles, while 25 to 50 percent of educated youths enter skilled trades. The figures favor expanding technical education for London's youth.
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