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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1922

Page

5

Olive Tree Prospects In Baldwin County Alabama

The Mobile Register reports a Greek promoter Jason Matbis planted an olive tree in Stapleton Baldwin County Alabama from an olive slip in California. The tree now stands about 20 feet high and yielded 81 pounds of No 1 olives and 60 pounds of grades No 2 and 3 this year. Plans emerge for 10 acres of olives and smaller plantings locally. The article notes olives thrive in varied soils, Florida citrus parallels, and potential for olive culture in Alabama amid winters and irrigation considerations.

Mobile Register Baldwin County Alabana Bay Mobile Register Jason Matbis Brargelie California Stapleton Alabama Larede Tiardwin County Sarde Tarredo Oman Europe Laredo Baldwin Eounty Calfornia Florida

Carnahan No. 4 Adds Big Oil Flow at Laredo Field

Daily digest from Laredo fields reports Carnahan No. 4 now producing about 500 barrels daily after drilling last week and switching to a three inch tubing. The well lies 500 feet northeast of Kan Oka No. 1 and may reach 1,000 to 2,000 barrels per day with full development. The Carnahan four wells are strong producers, with No. 4 dominating the group.

Laredo Clint Chanault Carnahan Veils Carnahan No

Bulgarian King Seeks American Investment Amid Recovery

In Sofia on August 10 King Moris welcomed American capitalists to Bulgaria praising vast opportunities in mines forests rivers and railways. He promised favorable terms and a cordial welcome, noting Bulgarians value American honesty quickness originality and resource.

Associated Press Sofia Bulgaria Mloris Sofis Silgaria Garia

Mine Mules See Light After Long Underground Lives

Hazleton Pa August 10 coal mine mules kept in darkness for years retain eyesight after surface return. Veterinarians in the anthracite region examined many mules brought up since mines closed last spring and found their eyes intact. The finding challenges the long held belief that mules lose sight without daylight.

Associated Press Hazleton

Protective tariff changes draw critique from lawmakers

The proposed 6 cent duty on leather faces opposition as lawmakers note it would raise shoe prices and harm independent tanners. Senator Lenroot argues benefits go to big meat packers while McCumber cites leather use per pair and questions public value.

House Senate Lenroot Wisconsin McCumber Engar A

Oil Pioneer Killam on National Business Vacation

Oliver W. Killam, leading oil operator in the Laredo district and head of Tex-Pata Pipe Line Co., is on a country business vacation visiting Oklahoma, Illinois, Ohio, New York and other states and will be away for several days. Mily Bennett and party of elder statesmen arrived in Laredo to inspect fields and potential leases for development. The Vilencie Of Syndicate, largely army officers, plans a deep test south of Asherton in Dimmit County on Valenzuela sand belonging to Kotulla estate, with a coal mine being opened to supply fuel for drilling to 3,500 feet. Roads are under construction to move a derrick and rig from Asherton, which serves as the nearest railroad point. sixteen miles of road are being built by the company and the rest by Asherton residents.

Oliver W. Killam Pioneer Oil Laredo Tex-Pata Pipe Line Co Oklahoma Illinois Ohio New York Mily Bennett Eld Webb County Vilencie Army FP. U.S. Sur, Geologiet Valenzuela Kotulla Hetrs Asherton Dim

600 Acres Sale Notice at 2.50 Per Acre

A property listing offers 600 acres under section 1967 priced at 2.50 per acre. The notice directs applications to Flores avenue, 31 Flores, with an 8 5 6t date code. The item reads as a brief public sale or land offer with location and price details.

Notice of Seizure of Ford Truck at Laredo

The Office of Deputy Collector of Customs at Port of Laredo Texas issues notice that a Ford truck Motor No. 2422678 License No. 2033 was seized July 31 1922 for violation of Section 3082 R8. Claim must be filed within twenty days from first publication. otherwise the truck will be sold at public auction September 8 1992 at the Customhouse. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.

Cuafame Port of Laredo Texas Laredo A. R. Kahn Collector of Customs

Ullmann Sten and Krauss Giants to host Calum Knights this weekend

The Ullmann Sten Krauss Giants of San Antonio arrive after a win over an amateur Southwest Texas team to meet the Knights of Calum from Laredo in a two game set at Bamen with the Olan team.

U. 8. K. Giants Ullmann, Sten & Krauss Giants San Antonio

Benefit Performance a Big Success for Nueva Laredo Fund

A Strand benefit last evening by Laredo amateurs raised a substantial sum for transfers to Nueva Laredo. Performers from Panchita Farias to Francisco Ostos delighted the crowd with solos duets and an Argentine song. Heat hindered comfort but did not dampen applause or attendance at the well received program.

Laredo Strand Nueva Laredo Panchita Farias Virginia Garza Sanchez Julio R. Oxorfo Messra J. M. Aguilar Adolph Kahn Aficta Garza Zertucha Francisco Ostos Dora Ostos Tale Longoria Mis. Maria ©. de Guardiola Proffitt Courtney Slaughter Pierre Blanchard Maria Luise Garza Sanchez Los Miljones de Arlequin Mesdames Caballero de Quardiola Vernon Proffitt Aguilar Kahn

Calamine Shipments From Villaldama Resume After Hiatus

Large calamine shipments produced from Villaldama Nuevo Leon arrived in the last week totaling 39 carloads. The ore was sent to Bartlesville Oklahoma smelters for conversion into sheet zinc and zinc ingot. Mines near Villaldama remain closed but are expected to reopen soon as weathered ore from local heaps is exhausted.

Bartlesville Oklahoma Villaldama Villaidama

Boy Scout Executive Board Meeting Notice

An executive meeting of the Boy Scouts of America is scheduled for Friday night at 8 30. The session will be held at Scout Headquarters Room 206 Laredo National Bank Building. Dr E H Sauvignet serves as president and F L Mackay as executive.

Boy Scout Boy Scouts of America Scout Laredo National’ Bank

Local Business and Service Listings From San Antonio Ad Snippet

A collage of small ads and notices includes music lessons to start August 1 at 601 Iturbide Street by Mary Jendrusch, florists and plumbers contact details, furniture showroom updates by Stowers Furniture Co, fresh Mexican limes at Royal Fruit Store, and other services such as eye care, beauty shops, electrical contracting, auto services, and a Rialto Theatre vaudeville program.

Anthony Beauty Parlor Ugarte Building Royal Fruit Store Iturbide St. Mary Jendrusch Stowers Furniture O Texas Raynor Ferrera‘s Florist

Same Old Story But a Good One

Mrs. Mahala Burns of Savanna Missouri recalls using Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhea Remedy nine years ago to cure flux and again years later to treat a similar attack. She says a few doses cured her each time and she has recommended it to many others as a quick, positive relief for bowel troubles.

Mahala Burns Savanna Tfrat

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

A forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans published by The Times via Telephone Co. notes tonight and Friday will be generally tall.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Times The Telephone’ Co

Hotel Arrival At St Anthony Hotel Names List

A list of visitors and guests staying at St Anthony Hotel includes Louis Yaeger O C Robitzsch Monestern B E Rue San Antonio Geo Bellar Dallas C L Goodman L Staggs Mirando City C H Row and wife Hebbronville I D Taller Mirando City Johnnie R Collins Prouas Ghrist R P Dryarly Sherman C A Holman San Antonio L E Church B H Marsee Eastland Roy Kiger G Ried J D Moore A EB Case H B McDaniel Lynch San Antonio.

Anthony Hotel Louis Yaeger O. C. Robitzsch Monestern B. E. Rue San Antonio Geo Bellar Dallas C. L. Goodman L. Staggs Mirando City C. H. Row and Wife Hebbronville I. D. Taller Johnnie R. Collins R. P.dryarly Sherman C. A. Holman

Hotel Guests Listed Across Cities in Texas and Mexico

The note lists numerous names and home cities tied to the Hamilton Hotel including W. D. Jenkins C. R. Seagraves Houston Miss Louis Foote Mins ather Foote San Antonio Milla Bennett H. L. Hoffmacton C. W. Jones Houston C. F. Brinkley and others in San Antonio Tampico Dallas Hebbronville El Paso Mexico with cross references to St. Charles Miss Josephine Dancy Arcana and Tom M. Johnson Ft Worth among many others.

R. A. Preast C. Ramos A. Santacruz J. el Paso W. H. Davidson Miranda City Langston San Antonio G. .Norria Mexia Sam Dooth del Rio H. F. Kelly F. P. Willamson Tom M. Johnson Ft. Worth

Tower Clock Benefit by San Agustin Juvenile Band

The San Agustin Juvenile Band rehearses new pieces for a concert next Sunday in Martis Plaza to raise funds for a tower clock that will beautify the city. The event is billed as highly attractive and seeks strong public support from Laredo to ensure financial success.

Tower Clock San Agustin Martis Plaza Laredo

Rotary Longfest At Meeting Delights Guests

Rotarians held a weekly Hamilton Caf meeting with 68 percent attendance. Guests included Nam E. Lloyd of Mexico City BP and Barnett of El Paso plus Mr. and Mrs. Seaman of Laredo and Mrs. H F Smith. Local talent presented a Bogfest style program with Mrs. Smith performing a song and trio and a quartet with Hiatt, Seaman, and others earning encore. Star Spangled Banner closed the event.

Rotary Club Hamilton Caf W.S. Cantrell Nam E. Lloyd Mexico City BP. J. Barnett Fl Paso H. F. Smith Mra. Seaman Laredo Garfield C. Hintt Doc Hiatt

Gostar marks thousandth birthday with grand celebration

Gostar in the Harz region celebrated its thousandth birthday with a gala attended by prominent men from across the country. The town dressed in coats of paint and lavish decorations, reviving memories of centuries past when it served as an imperial residence. The Kaiserhaus, built by Henry III, stood among the venerable buildings showcased in the festivities.

Associated Press Gostar Germany Methuselah Harz Thas Costar Henry III

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