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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1922
Page
12
United States Department of Agriculture bulletin dated August 6 notes higher 1922 onion acreage and carload shipments than 1921, with 13 041 more carloads marketed. It warns that abundant 1922 output may depress prices and crowd Bermuda onions into cold storage, urging Laredo district growers to limit production.
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce board, at its weekly meeting, authorized E. G. Clingenpeel and civic improvements to proceed with locating and building a tourist camp here. The panel approved safeguards learned from other locales and instructed a formal appreciation for Customs Inspector Robt. S. Romney, Jr.
Ant powder claims easy kill by Furman guaranteed formula. Non poisonous. Delivered anywhere. Phone 1530. Advertisement dated 8-22-61.
Heat is linked to dangerous disorders for bowlers, with extreme summer temperatures increasing health risks. The article urges protective measures to guard against heat related illnesses and dehydration while playing.
Mrs Violet Oberfeldt society editor files a brief society page update listing social events, engagements, and callers. RSVP notes and upcoming gatherings are mentioned with concise social details for readers.
Community notes list short business trips to Mexico and Texas towns. Mr C S McKinney returns from Mexico. Jack Hassel Jr., H W Johnston, H G DaCamara travel for work or visits. Miss Lucille Guinn to San Antonio. families move to San Antonio and Laredo. neighbors send greetings from Bird City, Kansas. entertaining bridge party hosted by Mrs H W Johnston with gifts and scores.
A compiled column of light anecdotes and quips about Laredo life. It jokes on lawyers and traffic police, golfers, a proposed husbands league, reader reactions to past Gossip lists, and general curiosity about street labor and shops.
Rev Dr John H Jowett former pastor of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York born Halifax England 58 years ago. Robert H Wilson state superintendent of public instruction of Oklahoma born Scottsville Kentucky 49 years ago. Blanche Bates leading American stage actress born Portland Oregon 49 years ago. Lesle G Nunamaker Cleveland Orioles catcher born Lincoln Nebraska 33 years ago. Charlie J Grimm Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman born St Louis 23 years ago.
Today marks the start of the third Pan American Congress on Infant Welfare in Rio de Janeiro. Other today events include Gardiner Hubbard centenary, Hibbing park executives meeting, Boise City campaign stop by John Fields, Grafton memorial dedication, Los Angeles Expo and Pageant of Progress opening, and a Yellowstone Trail trunk highway proposal review in Minneapolis.
A wry, proverb laden critique on fortunes and ambition. It links the phrase poor fish to Laredo, notes wives as ironies, argues many earn little more than they take, and that delayed beginnings prevent ships from coming in. It also contrasts regret with hindsight and jokes about the early bird and worms.
The Gossip column lists a fourth class of bores as those who visit at mealtime and refuse to leave, preventing the wife from going to the kitchen to attend to her duties. They are labeled domestic parasites.
Tranquilino Sanchez from Monterrey Arturo Martinez from City A. C. Carter E J Precien Mirando Redwin Meier from San Marcos Jno C Pulasky M H Gibson from San Antonio Thomas Ber rane City Ed. Davis Mirando Louis Hodges City entered hotel premises or registered as arrivals in this period.
A fragmented OCR list includes names and cities such as Roy Greenlee Wichita I Margell San Antonio Robi Sims Dallas W H Reaney St Paul Ernest Brown Houston V F Thatcher UV Booth San Antonio HB V Kerr Miranda City T S Barnes Belding Harry Pierce Kansas City J V Vanwood wife San Antonio J KE Perkins Laredo EB Brenan Houston.
The fragment lists numerous individuals tied to the Hamilton Hotel in Shreveport and other Texas entries, including H A Fitzsimmons W D Stricklin J B Hooeks J J Alexander and many more with varied locations such as San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth Mexico City Encinal and Clint Chena ul t.
Topeka August 25 Kansas voters will decide in the fall elections whether the Industrial Court remains a political issue. Republicans favor the court and nominate W Y Morgan for governor while Democrats oppose it and back Jonathan Davis. The November vote will reveal public sentiment on the court.
San Francisco report states hotel management must decide if the Duke de Talleyrand and Duchess, guests in the city, should displace F. E. Scobey the director of the mint from the presidential suite. The taos of the former Miss Anna Gould adds to the tension.
Denver police and Colorado state rangers rounded up 33 alleged confidence operators using a church basement to hold prisoners. J Frank Norfleet of Hale Center Texas provided the tip that led to the raids and exposed the Joe Furey gang. Authorities say the gang fleeced victims nationwide in a series of schemes totaling about 1.5 million dollars.
London Aug 26 The Belfast correspondent of the Evening News reports Eamonn de Valera has emerged from seclusion after Michael Collins death and is active with a large rebel force, a development seen as significant in Irish politics.
Belfast reports National Army troops have captured the towns of Kinsdale and Dunnanway, the last two positions held by the Irish Irregulars in Cork County, according to advices received.
In New York on August 26 talks aimed at ending the rail shopmen strike failed as conferences with about 30 percent of the nation's railway mileage dissolved. Labor leaders said no resumption appears likely, while mediators had sought settlements and pledged to restore earned pensions and privileges.
A blast at a Chicago & Alton roundhouse damaged a section near Roadhouse Illinois early today. The town was shrouded in darkness as hundreds gathered in confusion. no injuries or missing person reports. U S deputy marshals patrolled the yards as investigators consider an attack on the hotel headquarters of non union workers.
Chicago reports say Burlington railroad tracks near Spanish Lake Missouri were slightly damaged last night by what is believed to be a dynamite explosion. Damage is being investigated by the company officials.
The American Livestock Association held its convention in Denver as President Fred W. Bixby outlined the year’s activities. He cited weather and shortages of grass and water in New Mexico Texas and Arizona driving up production costs and causing losses in many farms.
Counsel for 17 alleged communists of the Workers' party pressed defense against charges of syndicalism and conspiracy against the state of Michigan. County authorities prepared for prosecution as prisoners remained held on $10,000 bail each.
Austin August 25 The Texas Democratic run off will be held tomorrow to choose a candidate for the U S Senate to replace Culberson who was eliminated in the first primary. The race pits Earle B Mayfield backed by the Ku Klux Klan against James E Ferguson impeached former governor in 1917. The campaign ended today after a bitter political fight.
No trace found today of four convicts who overpowered a farm guard near Trinity on Wednesday and escaped. Prison guards and peace officers across East Texas counties are pursuing the fugitives.
Henderson attorney C J Dexter of Dexter and Smith oil operators arrived in Laredo yesterday after a several days dual trip near Rosse to inspect oil fields and prospects for development.
A northern party of about ten men from Shreveport arrived in Menfield to seek justice after two African Americans confessed to attacking a traveling couple. The assailants were identified as Willian A. Green and his sister in law Mrs. Green. The sheriff reported the attackers had been moved to a larger pen, and the mob left without further action.
Washington reports negotiations between coal operators and United Mine Workers officials to end the interruption of mining operations will resume within a week. Officials say prospects for agreement on arbitration remain uncertain amid prior suspension. Ottawa announces Western Canada miners and operators sign a 15 percent wage reduction over 1921 rates, effective immediately.
An early morning explosion at a Haskell drug store caused one death and minor injuries to several guests. Bara Dickey, 22, died after attempting to light a cigarette in a rear room where leaking gas was suspected. Damage was estimated at $50,000.
Three people were killed and about twenty injured as a major fire swept through most of Haskell Oklahoma's business street this morning. Officials believe the blaze started from a cigarette lighter ignition. Firefighters from Muskogee rushed to the town about 22 miles away.
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