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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1922
Page
11
The Laredo gossip column roves through sly jabs and sharp wit among residents. Uncle Abner jokes about boasting, while Louise the stenographer notes the challenge of maintaining an average you lack. The piece parries with feisty social barbs and witty barbs about marriages and daily differences.
A fragment discusses truth in aging and deception among women and men. It muses that a young woman may claim youth but cannot prove it and that an old bachelor believes managing a wife is simple. The piece ends with a playful question about whether the early bird keeps late hours.
A supporter states unwavering backing for the candidate in the upcoming election, praising the person as the suitable choice and pledging loyalty over all other contenders. The message emphasizes confidence in the candidate’s fitness for the position.
George Wingfield, Nevada mining millionaire and former U S senator, born in Fort Smith Arkansas 46 years ago. Charles B Mellen, ex president of the New Haven Railroad, born Lowell Massachusetts 71 years ago. Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia born Girardville Pennsylvania 57 years ago. Rt Rev Thomas M O Leary bishop of Springfield born Dover New Hampshire 47 years ago. William Jacobson St Louis American League outfielder born Cable Illinois 32 years ago.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Webb County will meet at the county courthouse tomorrow at 5 PM to arrange the official ballot for the Democratic runoff primary on Saturday August 26.
The Mateo Lopes cabaret garden in Nuevo Laredo attracts many Laredo residents and visitors with a modern venue, dancing and live music. Staff pledge top service for individuals and families, inviting car patrons to enjoy the eatery across from the Catholic church with a special officer on duty.
Mrs. Violet and Oberfeldt, society editor, lists telephone number 70 for society notices and inquiries.
Mrs J T Halsell entertains at bridge at 10 oclock Wednesday. W M S Circles of the Baptist Church meet in the afternoon. Miss Mildred Leyendecker and Miss Emile Halsell entertain with a splash party at Bella Vista at 8 oclock evening complimenting visiting girls. Guests meet at Mr and Mrs J P Leyendecker home.
Poem excerpt describes mowing in warm sun with scythes, clover scent, and meadow life. Mentions farmers, reapers, wind, and the Death motif as the reaper takes the day. Several local social notices follow about travel visits and greetings from Louise Driscoll.
Local social notes record Grace Simpson visiting Fort Worth relatives and Christmaslike greetings from Mrs Buenz in Lake George. Fort Worth visitors Mrs Simpson and family join Mrs Simpson’s mother in Laredo. Engagement of Janie Jones to Herbert Gribble announced with nuptial party in Corsicana. A pre nuptial luncheon honors the pairing, with gifts and a key box game, and out of town guests include Mrs Quake of Waxahachie Mrs Newton of Dallas and Miss Hawkins of Rice.
By Associated Press Fort Worth Texas Aug 16 Houston Upton a 17 year old boy was convicted of the murder of his sweetheart Giada Soloman. The verdict follows intense testimony and raises questions about motive and time of death.
Public probate notice to all interested in the estate of Refugio Vela Benavides deceased. Rosa Vela Benavides seeks letters of administration filed in Webb County Court with hearing set for September 18 1922 at the Webb County Courthouse in Laredo Texas. Representatives urged to appear.
Representatives Gallivan of Massachusetts and Brennan of Michigan introduced resolutions asking the United States Shipping Board to disclose where and how much liquor it has bought for sale on American ships since prohibition took effect.
Kansas City July 16. Coal operators of the Southwest will not be bound by the Cleveland wage agreement covering Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Arkansas fields. Harry Taylor president of the Southwestern operators association told the Associated Press.
The American commission announced conferences in Rio de Janeiro during September and October tied to the Brazilian centennial exposition. Sessions will cover cotton production, chemistry, fuel, agriculture, engineering, hydroelectricity, medicine, and more with participation from national and foreign experts. The International Congress of American History opens September 7 alongside the exposition.
Maryland report says several U S Army soldiers at Camp Meade joined the Ku Klux Klan in an outdoor Odenton ceremony. They discarded uniforms for civilian clothes, attracted by propaganda and the chance to dress as ghosts in white gowns. Army HQ states soldiers are not forbidden from joining.
Senator Harreld of Oklahoma urged a tariff on crude petroleum and crude oil to aid independent producers against monopolies led by Standard Oil, J L Doheny, and Royal Dutch Shell. He cited acquisitions in California, Wyoming and the Midwest and claimed monopolists control oil markets in Mexico. The 36c per barrel oil and 25c per barrel fuel oil tariff amendment failed 45 to 9.
Representatives in Washington report that the Cuban legation has disapproved of the administration tariff bill's sugar in port duties as fixed by the senate.
Fourteen Mexican convicts escaped from the Clemens state farm in Brazoria county last night, according to officials.
Mrs. Mahala Burns of Savanna Missouri recalls using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy nine years ago to cure flux and mentions a later relapse years later. The account is presented as a common neighborhood experience echoed by many others.
The day features the birth centennial of Francis Augustus Teall, a noted American editor of scholarly works, Vermont’s celebration of a holiday for the 145th anniversary of a Revolution, Buxton Maine’s 150th town incorporation jubilee, Amos Alonzo Stagg’s 60th birthday, and the start of the annual convention of a florists and ornamental artists society.
Washington Aug 16 President Harding will address Congress tomorrow outlining the government's position on the current industrial unrest especially the railroad strike. A conference with Senator Lodge Republican leader set the plan, with mediation by train service brotherhood chiefs under review before the speech. St Louis Aug 16 one engineer and one fireman were killed in a collision of Frisco trains No 801 and 866 at Horine Missouri a junction of Frisco and Missouri Pacific.
In Albuquerque Aug 11 trains moving west of Gallup halted last night due to Gallup trouble. Three continental trains from Las Vegas are held here. National Brotherhood of Trainmen officers attend a conference with local unions to resolve the Gallup situation today.
San Antonio August 16 Lieut Westside T Larean a Kelly Field aviator obtained permission to fly home to San Francisco to visit. He aims to reach San Diego late today in a one day flight with stops at El Paso and Nogales covering about 1100 miles.
St. Louis August 16 demand for arbitration in any agreement reached will be made at the conference in Chicago Friday of Illinois coal operators and miners. W l Kavanaugh, president of the coal operators association of the Fifth and Ninth Illinois district, said disputes may force arbitration next year.
The Senate approved an amendment to the tariff bill allowing tree zones at American ports where imported crude materials could be converted for export without tariff payment. The measure, approved today without a roll call, aims to facilitate duty free processing and shipment of refined materials.
A large cast supports Max Linder in Be My Wife a Goldwyn release at the Royal Theatre for two days starting tomorrow Principal players include Alta Allen the veteran stage actress Mme Rose Dione noted for Goldwyn work Caroline Spike Rankin Lincoln Stedman and Charles Mellah in the ensemble
Cavalry units of the Texas National Guard commenced encampment at Camp Ma Texas. About 1,000 men from the 56th and Wysth Cavalry arrived by train and will train through August 20 day. Six hundred mounts were sent to the camp with six regular army officers from Fort Sam Houston assisting Col Adams as instructors.
Dean Taylor of the state university argues flood water conservation is a state problem not a local duty. He cites flood reclamation as essential to the West and urges Texas to lead in water management to dry arid regions.
The labor service of the farm bureau division of the U S Department of Agriculture extends to cotton flowers. Previously labor was provided only for grain districts. Announcement made at the Fort Worth local office.
A special committee appointed to select a permanent headquarters for the Texas State Teachers Association announced plans to invite bids from Texas chambers of commerce. Final action is to be recommended at the 1922 convention in November.
In Milwaukee fifty women advertisers headline the growing role of women in business. Bulgaria reports many women entering universities while men also pursue higher education. Grace Miller of Jackson Wyoming leads with a five member women council. Lincoln shopgirls are praised for courtesy, contrasting with large stores. A former British Feld Marshal widow receives 1500 dollars yearly life pension. English girls school athletic directors earn up to 2600 dollars annually. Granny Burns, 87, possibly the oldest American pupil, attends adult school sessions in Alabama.
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