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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1921

Page

6

Daily Postpaid Subscriptions Offerings in Laredo

An old newspaper notice advertises daily postpaid subscriptions to the United States Mexico and Canada with options for one month at 60 cents and weekly rates. It details delivery by carrier to Laredo and New Laredo and notes Sunday publication exceptions with various term prices and payment terms.

United States Mexico Canada Sarrier Laredo New Lare Mat

Warning on international white slave trade shared by leaders

A local editorial quotes representatives from the American Social Hygienic Association warning that postwar chaos in Europe and famine in Russia and China fuel trafficking in women and children. Major Bascom argues stern global regulation is needed, noting U.S. cooperation is crucial despite tensions with the League of Nations.

American Social Hygienic Association Germany Poland Belgium Russia China Europe Bascom League of Nations Cam N

Chance for Home Boys in Civil Service Exams

The article urges Laredo residents to take forthcoming civil service exams for federal posts in customs and other agencies. It argues local applicants are preferred, highlights benefits like good pay, short hours, paid vacation, and advancement, and notes the need for citizenship and basic qualifications. Miss Scratchley is the local representative for information.

Customs Service Laredo Crammar School United States

Call to unite to stop traffic and defend all people

A call to action urging unity to make traffic impossible worldwide, protecting others and self, stressing collective effort against oppressive controls and seeking solidarity across borders. The fragment advocates immediate mobilization and shared responsibility to resist unjust restrictions.

Cotton Pickers Meet South Texas Labor Needs

South Texas has ample cotton pickers to cover this season without foreign labor, says Roy Miller secretary of Rural Land Owners association. Advertisements drew thousands of applications from across Texas as the crop year begins. Miller notes crop will be slightly smaller than last year with reduced acreage but more land under cultivation and little damage from boll weevils. many areas expect a bale per acre.

Associated Press Corpus Christi Texas South Texas Roy Miller Rural Land Owners Association Miller

Notice of Forfeiture In U S Customs Case Laredo 1921

Monition in United States vs Dodge automobile liquor and spare tire seized by U S Customs. Claimants must appear August 20 1921 in Laredo Texas to file claims and allegations regarding forfeiture and proceeds distribution. R A Harvin U S Marshal Son Dist of Texas Allen Walker deputy.

R. A. Harvin U. S. Marshal Son. Dist. of Texas Allen Walker

Auction notice of Dodge car and liquor in La Salle County

United States of America and States Customs Officers describe property to be sold before the court on the twenty eighth day of August 1921 at 10 o'clock. The property includes one Dodge automobile with license 6032084 and motor number 631559 and three hundred fifty four bottles of intoxicating liquor.

United States of America Dodge No. D. L United States Customs U. S. District Court For Laredo Texas Southern District of Texas United States Court Room la Salle County U. S. District Court

Examin ing hearing held for Claude Wilbert on assault to murder

Claude Wilbert arrested Friday night after an attack on soldier Murray Goldman. He faced an examining hearing this morning on assault to murder charges and is held on $1,500 bond to the next grand jury.

Claude Wilbert Murray Goldman

Odd and interesting facts from history

A collection of curious assertions spans opera heard by wireless 800 miles away in Berlin, a French Socialist forteller pioneering a general strike idea, Turks and Turkish baths, druggists selling coffee, limits of aquariums for sea life, discoveries of 39 minor planets, and the average man lifting weight. It notes Paris hosting about half a million foreign visitors annually and global gold mine output near 360 million dollars yearly.

Berlin Forteller Turkey Ofcen Paris

Death of Miss Anais Masquere in Laredo

Miss Anais Masquere aged 48 and sister of Mrs W F Galbraith died Sunday afternoon at the Galbraith home 2102 Brune street after a four month illness. Native of Castelblange France she had lived in Laredo 17 years. Funeral was at 10 this morning from the Galbraith home to St Peter s Catholic church with burial in the Knights of Pythias plot. Pallbearers named H G DaCamara J S Thomas J D Merriman J B Morton J F Gunther J C Martin.

Anais Masquere W. F. Galbraith Galbraith Brune Street Castelblange France Laredo St. Peter's Catholic Church Knights of Pythias H. G. DaCamara J. S. Thomas J. D. Merriman J. B. Morton J. F. Gunther J. C. Martin

Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities

A brief notice advertising a subscription offer for The Times, priced at 60 cents per month, inviting readers to subscribe and access daily opportunities through the newspaper.

the Times

Wilson club starts second half of Virginia league season

The Wilson club opened the second half of the Virginia league season strong while Jack Dunns Orioles sit atop the International league likely setting a pennant record. A gambling scandal swirls around the Southwestern league, a new circuit of eight towns in southern Kansas and Oklahoma.

Wilson Jack Dunn Orioles Kansas Oklahoma Lord Falmouth George Bentinck

Poison Bread Kills Child in Laredo Family

Several members of Mrs. Fidela Garza’s family fell ill after eating potato flour bread from Bias Lopez’s bakery on Friday night. A seven year old girl died Saturday afternoon, others recovered. A sample bread tested in San Antonio showed high arsenic. investigation ongoing.

F Fidela Garza Bias Lopez Brennan Blas Lopez Lopez Jose Garcia Laredo Garcia San Antonio

Notice of sale of unclaimed freight by railway company

The International and Great Northern Railway Company acting through Receiver James A. Baker will sell at auction in Laredo Texas on September 15 1921 to the highest cash bidder between 10:00 and 11:00 A M at the Freight depot the property described as one barrel and one pail liquid roofing cement weighing 649 pounds. The shipment is covered by ATSF Kansas City to Laredo way bill IGN 1189 dated January 11 1921 consigned to order American Vib. Prod. Co. notify D. Peiriacare P. Leal. Sold as refused and unclaimed freight under Texas law.

International & Great Northern Railway Company James A. Baker Laredo Texas ATSF Kansas City D. Peiriacare P. Leal No. Amer. F. Co

Top Notchers Tumble in Laredo League Showdowns

A crowd at Caliche Park watched four Laredo Baseball League teams in two games. The American Legion beat the Laredo team 4 to 3, while the Soldier boys defeated the Knights of Columbus 8 to 6 in a full nine innings. A note disclaims personal debts post dated August 15 1921, from Oscar Staben of Laredo Texas.

Caliche Park Laredo American Legion 17Th Infantry Knights of Columbus Soldier Boys Knights

Boy Scouts Open Hours for Second Class Merit Badges

Scout Headquarters reopen with daily hours from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to p.m. for second class and first class work in the morning and merit badge work in the afternoon. Get busy and earn badges.

Boy Scouts

Beauty Shoppe Names New Operator at Lincoln Street

Miss Alice Wootton of San Francisco now heads the Beauty Shoppe at 1111 Lincoln Street. Mrs G E Brock has severed her connection. All ladies and former patrons may call for first class, exclusive service by an experienced operator. 8-10-6t.

Alice Wootton San Francisco California Lincoln Street G. E. Brock

Killam Condren well in Miranda field yields 150 bpd

Daily production from the Killam Condren oil well in Zapata county reaches 150 barrels per day after upgrades, marking the largest and highest quality oil found south of Breckenridge and Humble fields. Plans advance to hook the field to Wichita Pipe Line Co for pipeline transport to rail, while Zapata Co of Memphis eyes the offset Miranda No 3 well for potential heavy production.

Killam-Condren Miranda Breckenridge Humble Zapata County Texas Wichita Pipe Line Co Zapata Co Memphis A. D. Syndicate Pratt Ranch Encinal

Salvation Army Children Homes Train Orphans for Citizenship

The Salvation Army Children’s Homes and Agricultural Schools care for orphan children by providing education on site or at nearby schools. Residents stay until majority, receive academic schooling plus practical work training and college prep, and earn wages for small luxuries with savings built for life after leaving the home.

Salvation Army

Scout Masters Round Table Meeting At Headquarters

A round table meeting of scout masters and assistants is scheduled at Scout Headquarters tonight at eight o'clock. Attendance is requested as important matters will be discussed. F. L. MACKAY Executive B. C. A.

Scout Headquarters F. L. MacKay

Helen Ray Cast in Sheltered Daughters at Royal Theater

Helen Ray, making her screen debut, joins Justine Johnstone in Sheltered Daughters as a supporting player at the Royal Theater for tomorrow and Wednesday. Ray, an eighteen year old stenographer, was unexpectedly chosen by Director Dillon for the part after a surprising moment on set.

Helen Ray Justine Johnstone Royal Theater Dillon Miss Johnstone Miss Ray

Life's Darn Funny at Rialto Stirs Audiences

Picturegoers at the Rialto applauded Viola Dana's Life's Darn Funny as it held them spellbound yesterday and again today. The crowd reacted as one, signaling exceptional entertainment on the screen.

Viola Dana Rialto

Manuel Cruz to sell silk tracolette this week

Manuel Cruz advertises silk tracolette in colors honeydew coral white silver oriole jade porcelain beige seal navy and black at 1.45 per yard during the coming week. (8-15-6t)

Manuel Cruz

Troop 3 Scout Meeting Set at Central School

Tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock a special Troop 3 Boy Scouts meeting will be held at Central School. All members are urged to attend. J. M. G'SELL.

Boy Scouts Central School J. M. G’sell

Daily History Lesson Highlights 1771 to 1907 Events

Highlights include Sir Walter Scott born 1771 in Edinburgh and died 1832 Abbotsford. Thomas De Quincey born 1786 in Manchester and died 1859 in Edinburgh. Gen JoineB Magruder born 1810 in Winchester and died 1871 in Houston. John C. Drumgoole born 1821 in Ireland died 1888 in New York. 1858 cornerstone laid for St Patrick’s Cathedral NYC. 1889 London dock strike begins. 1894 NY Constitutional convention rejects woman suffrage date to voters. 1907 Deceased Wife’s Sister Bill passed in British House of Commons.

Sir Walter Scott Edinburgh Abbotaford Thomas de Quincey Manchester England Joineb. Magruder Winchester Houston Texas John C. Drumgoole New York Ireland New York City St. Patrick's Cathedral London Constitutional Convention House of Commons

Beatty to Attend American Legion Convention in Kansas City

Admiral Sir David Beatty, First Sea Lord of the British Admiralty, will be among the most distinguished guests at the American Legion convention in Kansas City this fall. In World War I he commanded British fleets, sinking four German warships off Heligoland in 1914 and defeating a German squadron in the North Sea the next year. He has a storied career as the youngest commander, captain, rear admiral, and vice admiral, reaching rear admiral at thirty-eight, a year younger than Nelson at that rank. Beatty’s wife is Edith Field, daughter of Marshall Field of Chicago.

David Beatty Kansas City Heligoland North Sea Nelson Beatty Edith Field Marshall Field Chicago

Day of anniversaries and conferences across the nation

Today marks the Feast of the Assumption and the 150th birth anniversary of Sir Walter Scott. The National Dental Association begins its silver anniversary convention in Milwaukee. The Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends celebrates its 100th anniversary in Richmond. A Southern Industries Congress gathers in Greensboro to discuss the Fordney tariff. A nationwide conference of motion picture censors convenes in Los Angeles to seek censorship uniformity.

Walter Scott National Dental Association Milwaukee Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends Richmond Ind Congress of Southern Industries Greensboro N. Y United States Los Angeles

Hot Weather Diseases Remedy Ad

Hot weather diseases warn of dangerous bowel disorders in summer. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a dependable safeguard for you and your family, with many testimonies to its excellence.

Chamberlain

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kinteed Ag Penn Publishing CO Telephone Laredo, Texas THE Associated Prews Morday'’s Daily Chance For Home Boys Federal Civil Service United States District Court For the Laredo Creamery Company B. Juarez Plumbing Paul Sanvienet Antonia Pesia Ruben Gonzales Sara Gonzales Ring Whazelrigg Auto Supply Company Dickman Southern Department Army Service King Hazelrigg Walter Brown Laredo Abstract Company Bertani Morale’s Nuevo Laredo Morales Ring Hazel Port of Laredo Philadelphia Green Phone Crockett Avenue C 8Th St Miss A. Masquere W. F. Galbrath Laredos K. of Elvira Gandar Staben Oscar Staben Homes For Agricultural School John Logan Bonne County James C. Greenough Massachusetts Agricultural College Wendell Mass Marion de Vries U. S. Court of Customs Appeals San Joaquin County Calif Joseph W. Oman Naval Observatory Columbia County Charles A. Comiskey Chicago America League Baseball Club Cape Cod A. ©. Hatfield Matewan W. Va
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