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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1923
Page
4
Tuesday's Daily reports Senator Reed Smoot warns Germany is on the verge of a revolution as communist actions surge in several cities. He accuses the German government of exploiting reparations to mask poverty, foretelling likely uprisings unless aid is accepted and obligations met.
A rambling column from Laredo offers light gossip and quips about dating, marriage, economics, and neighbors. It notes a cynical bachelor remark about funerals, jokes on independent fortunes, a wish for a word to fail, and playful anecdotes from town life.
The piece argues training camps prepare officers and reserve forces for any eventuality and prevent a rushed unready army. It cites World War I shortfalls where many recruits lacked training and proper leadership, noting that camps should refine officers and avoid wasted time, shaping a more effective future force.
A round of notable milestones for women spans several regions. Jeanette Brill becomes deputy attorney general in New York, Adele A. Emin qualifies as Rhode Island’s first certified public accountant, and Miss Margaret Leigh is America’s sole woman jockey. Miss Monica Cobb becomes England’s first woman counsel in a murder trial after a Birmingham bigamy case win. Mile Nadeja Stancioff resigns as first secretary at the Bulgarian legation, fluent in six languages and under 30.
Coon and mink have been reducing trout supplies in New Hampshire streams. Commissioner Mott L. Bartlett notes fish seek refuge in deep holes and pools as predators trap many brook trout.
A fragmentary column offers biting social observations about sacrifice for money and the easing of happiness, noting marriage and pursuing personal gain. A quip defines Jed duck as a misstep that backfires. The piece closes with a vaudeville style joke about an Irish inventor and a playful name Pat Pending.
John Galsworthy English novelist and playwright born 56 years ago today. Conrad Spens national fuel distributor born in Princeton Maryland 48. William S Lynn governor of Rhode Island born in Providence 38. Daniel C Jackling mining engineer born in Bates County Missouri 54. Rt Rev George W Davenport Episcopal bishop of Easton Maryland born at Brandon VI 54.
Rich oil sand at 1940 feet found in Magnolia No 12 of Magnolia Petroleum Co in Block 11 Los Ojuelos grant near Laredo. Test oil from Misko Finery Miranda City runs 45 gravity. baling shows rising daily output and potential 150 to 200 barrels per day. If flow continues, deeper tests may push Schott Field to major production and revive regional oil activity. A separate Nuevo Laredo incident leaves Jesus Angel Lopez seriously injured after a dagger attack, with Ignacio Garcia fleeing across the Rio Grande.
The Royal Opera House in Laredo is closed for interior remodeling under Cloonan & Osborn. After completion the venue will be a high grade picture show house with a premium program, Epstein plans super productions, and Villar to head the Strand Orchestra. reopening in September. A Webb County bond election order also sets August 26 1923 polling to decide issuing two hundred fifty thousand dollars in bonds for roads with a tax levy, detailing precinct polling sites and official roles.
The partnership between S Goodman and S M Polakot operating Goodman's Guarantee Shoe Store at 1111 Iturbide Street Laredo Webb County Texas is dissolved effective August 11 1828. S M Polakot withdraws and all store debts will be paid by T Goodman with receivables to S Goodman. This is August 13 1820.
The Del Rio Cowboys will replace a San Antonio trip to play the Milmes in Tarreda this Saturday and Sunday. The teams have met sixteen times this season with Too Celm winning nine and the Mikmos seven. The upcoming games aim to even the series or move ahead.
Explains that constipation causes bowel contents to back up into the appendix, leading to appendicitis. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to keep bowels regular and reduce risk.
The San Agustin Juvenile Band performs in Martin Plaza on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock to honor contributors. The public is invited to attend.
Timeline of notable events listed for years 1748 1848 1876 1891 1898 1915 1917 and 1920. Highlights include the first Lutherans synod in America in Philadelphia the establishment of post offices on the Atlantic coast 40 cent rate the Brooklyn Bridge wire first drawn and the Royal Edward torpedoing the 1915 disaster. The 1917 transfer of Russia's czar and family to Siberia and the 1920 Antwerp Olympic opening are noted.
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