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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1923

Page

4

Iowa Farm Debate Turns Personal as Brookhart Attacks Meredith

The Daily notes a heated clash between Senator Brookhart and Meredith, former secretary of agriculture, over deflation claims and farm policy. It highlights Iowa politics, farm bloc tactics, and Meredith’s strong local support amid a libel suit and upcoming trial.

Smith Wrockhart Senate Chamber Blt Meredith Iowa Brookhart Wall Street Capital Des Moines Ames Harvester “Trust

Boost fords and roads in Laredo and Webb County

The article praises bitulithic pavement as superior and urges surfacing of Webb County roads. It emphasizes keeping country roads in good repair for farm and town travel, noting Laredo’s border position and Mexico connection as factors in needing reliable all year surfaces.

Laredo Mina Takone Woeth County Gwenat Wwe Webbemmney Pietro Qaapesittam Gueh Webb County Mexico

New Federal Capital Canberra City Plan Described

An article outlines the planned capital Canberra in New South Wales style design by Walter Burley Griffin. It describes the site on a plateau about 2000 feet above sea level with three rivers and a central lake. parliament, government buildings, university and residential, municipal, and industrial sectors radiate from the parliament area.

Medbourne Capheres Washington Pb. D Walter Burley Cristin Chicago Canbeera Vena Llevel Moelonglo Parliament

Milmo Team to Meet Lake Austin Independents in Texas Series

The Times corrects a prior date error for the Austin Lake Austin Independents vs Milmo series. Games are set for Saturday 4 PM Sunday 10 AM and Sunday 8 40 PM. Milmo boasts 16 games this season with one loss and strong away record. J A Warren signs off promising another scalp for Austin. Milmos adopt slogan They shall not pass.

Lake Austin Independents Austin Milmo Cruch Texas Faust Milmos J. A. Warren Albert Martin

Laredo Gossip and Patter Notes in Daily column

A collage of local witticisms and reflections from Laredo figures and readers. Observations range from fashion tastes and social behavior to quirks of daily life, with quips about cycles, vacations, and vaudeville patter. The piece mixes humor and social commentary with names like Roy Waynes and Louise.

Miss Antoinette Folka Captures Indiana Beauty Title

Miss Antoinette Folka of Michigan City Indiana wins the state beauty prize at a tri state aquathe convention in Midigwn City as fifteen thousand cheering spectators vote for the judges.

Antoinette Folka Michchigan City Ind Indiana Midigwn City Applinse

Watch THH V MES Daily Deals Notice

Advertisement offering daily watch opportunities from THH V MES with a monthly rate of 60 cents.

Pension Law Update for Spanish American War Veterans

Veterans with service in the Spanish American War China Relief Expedition or the Philippines before July 4 1902 are advised of a new pension law. It allows pensions to older ex servicemen and to those permanently disabled from disease not caused by misconduct, with amounts from 12 to 8000 per month. Widows may also receive pensions and guidance is offered by Mr. Buchanan Route 1 Trevillans Virginia to file claims promptly.

Philippines Congress

Historic milestones toll August 21 events and births

A compact digest lists events from history with dates and figures. Highlights include Richard III death at Bosworth Field in 1485, Montgomery at Ticonderoga in 1775, Thurston born 1847, Flower Adams death 1848, Lincoln Douglas debates begin 1868, a deadly tornado in 1888, Alexander of Bulgaria abducted 1886, and a monument to the AEF unveiled in Lorraine in 1921.

Richard III England Plantaganet Dynasty Vette Bosworth Continental Army Dider Montgomery Ticonderoga John M. Thurston United States Nebraska Montpelier Omaha Sarah IF. Flower Adams Ottawa

Birthday tributes mark pioneer aviator and publishers

Claude Graham-White born Eng land 43 years ago. Frank A. Munsey born Mercer Maine 69 years ago. George T. W. White born Elmira New York. Frank J. Marshall born New York City 46 years ago. Tornado near Rochester Minnesota forty years ago. Insurance commissioners meet in Minneapolis today. Post Office tests begin for the transcontinental 28 hour air mail service.

Claude Graham-White England Frank A. Munsey Mercer Maine George TW. White National Democratic Committee Elmira N. Y Frank J. Marshall United States New York City Quantrell Lawrence Kas Rochester Minn National Association of Insurance Commissioners Minneapolis U.S. Post Office Department

Killam and Coblentz Travel to Houston for Refinery Opening

O W Killam and P Noblenz of the Misko Refineries Miranda City have gone to Houston on business connected with the new refinery expected to open late September. The plant, with 1500 barrels daily capacity, will produce lubricants and engine oils and crack Miranda crude. The Leonard tank property has been leased to J R Moore with trespass warnings issued. public notice signed by B E Leonard.

O. W. Killam Misko Miranda City Houston Miranda Schott and Killam Mr. Killam Laredo Leonard Tank J. R. Moore BE. Leonard

Kidney trouble warning prompts Doan’s remedy claim

The column cites locals in Laredo with backache tiredness and nervousness suggesting kidney distress. It cites J. C. Stein of Lincoln Street praising Doan’s Kidney Pills and notes Fresno No. 1 spudding in Jim Hogg County with three wells active and more in prospect near Randado.

J. C. Stein Harber Lincoln St Doan Dean Stein Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs Buffalo N. Y Fresno No Fresno Neville Hinnant Jim Hogg County Randado Homer Tyson Jim Hoge County J. W. Pippin Tyson Fresno No. 1

Probate Court Disposes Business in Webb County Session

Webb County probate court met at the county judge's office to admit wills and appoint executors in multiple estates. Mrs Henrietta Sivos was named independent executrix for A Sivos and Atanucio L Vidaurri as independent executor for Ignacio Farias de Vidaurri. Juana G de Botello was appointed guardian for the Gotello minors. Court recessed for a commissioners court session.

Webb County A. Winslow A. Sivos S. Henrietta Sivos Ignacio Farias de Vidaurri Atanucio L. Vidaurri Gotello Juana G. de Botello County Commissioners Court

Bankruptcy sale offers auto accessories at former Whittington firm

Ramon L. Rodriguez trustee announces a thirty day sale of automobile accessories from the bankrupt M. K. Whittington estate at the former business location. Creditors must settle accounts promptly as the sale proceeds. Also notes a special bond election next Saturday in Laredo Webb county for 250000 to pave highways.

M. K. Whittington Vale Ramon L. Rodriguez Trustes M. KX. Whittington Laredo Webb County

Cole No 3 Nearing Casing Setting At Bruni Field

Cole No 3 well near Bruni Webb county one mile north of town close to Texas-Mexico railway nears casing setting and potential production. Cole Petroleum Co president C R Cole left for Bruni and will stay until completion likely tomorrow or Thursday with optimism and active acreage trading tied to the drill’s outcome.

Ake Bruni Webb County Co. &. Cole Cole Petroleum Cole Petroleum Co Cole No. 3

Webb County voters urged to support highway bond issue

San Antonio era ads and notices mention a Webb county bond issue to pave highways. Local items include used piano for 76, Overland car 100, property in Miranda City, and various service ads. Laredo and surrounding notices advertise schools, theater remodeling, wells, and public notices.

Block Miranda City C. E. Goodwyn Fort McIntosh

Notice of Change for Law Offices in Laredo Texas

Our law offices moved from the Valdez Building to Rooms 215 216 217 and 219 Alesander Building Laredo Texas Pope Pope Vope dated 8 17 61 Heard on Jarvis Plaza A violin studio reopened for beginners rental violins offered and phone numbers 148 1016 for information Federal Farm and Ranch Loans available up to 25000 at 5 percent in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties Thomas H Ward Joseph Building office address ending in 1é

Valdez Alesander Building Laredo Texas Pope, Pope & Vope Webb Zapata Jim Hogg Duval Thos. H. Ward Joseph Building

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

Tonight generally fair and Wednesday partly cloudy. Fort McIntosh observed 24 hours to 7 am shows a max of 103 degrees and a min of 64 with southeast wind. Clear conditions reported.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Times the Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Grand Canyon carving a government job joke

A Chicago Herald line recalls visitors peering into the Grand Canyon. A guide asks if it took millions of years to form the canyon and a traveler quips it must have been a government job, prompting amusement.

Grand Canyon The Chicago Herald

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