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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1921
Page
10
Thursday's Daily reports a catastrophic airship incident in Hull involving a British American craft. Fire and explosions followed a structural break in two, with several crew missing or dead and questions about the gas and construction. The piece criticizes wasteful spending and advocates prudent funding for Texas education.
The article notes a clash in the House over educational funding. Proponents oppose any education appropriation that does not cut university salaries, while advocates push a $10,000 per acre land purchase to expand the university. Property owners in Austre press for selling land to accommodate growth, while some hold back awaiting a larger purchase decision and a possible $1,350,000 consequence.
Today hosts a packed slate from the United States independence day observance to the 125th birth anniversary of James Lick founder of the Lick Observatory. The Ohio State Fair opens in Columbus, while a decade’s reunion of the Feeding Family of America begins in Sandwich Massachusetts. Notables attend Delta Tau Delta convention in Omaha as Mary Association holds seventh annual meeting in Indian Cyclis.
Kiwanis committees plan elaborate welcome for about 390 delegates from the district Kiwanis convention at San Antonio. The Laredo Rotary Club assists with events including a 7 am special train arrival, hotel and cafe breakfasts, a 9 am parade, receptions in Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, a Mexican dinner, a bullfight, and other entertainments, with a detailed program to be announced soon.
Sole proprietor E. T. LESTARJETTE announces People's Meat Market on Santa Maria Ave. We butcher only the best steers and calves, and no cows. Published as a notice of business statement dated 8-23-Kt.
Postmaster J N Worsham reports locals embrace economy and saving for a rainy day. He cites growing interest in War Savings stamps and registered Treasury savings certificates, noting August as a strong month for post office sales despite slack commercial business. He says reduced spending and increased deposits boost community prosperity and local asset standing in Laredo.
New York hosts a joint gathering of the American Chemical Society and the British Society of Chemical Industry from September 7 to 9 at Columbia University. The event marks a postwar effort to reestablish scientific cooperation with Britain and allied nations, with 2000 chemists attending and Canada and Niagara region tours planned for British visitors.
O W Killam of Mirando Oil Co expects to return from Cincinnati soon to finalize a deal with a large Cincinnati concern for building a pipeline from the Mirando field to the nearest Texas-Mexico rail spur. Several bids have been offered for oil from Mirando No 3 Killam Condren No 1 and Zapata No 1 wells, but full production cannot move to tank cars until the pipeline is completed. Killam aims to have the line ready to handle production by December 1 at the latest.
A black burro picked for stray animal violation and impounded will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall on Friday morning August 26, 1921, at 10 o'clock. Owner may reclaim by paying all accrued costs by that hour. City Marshal M Brennan announces the sale in Laredo, Texas.
Scout Master Leonard W. Craig announces regular meetings for Troop 2 every Friday at 7 20 PM at the Urbahn Scheel hall. Members urged to wear full uniform perform good turns and participate in the Demarit system starting Friday August 26 as part of Texas troop activities.
Public notice lists new hair cut price 45 cents and shave 25 cents effective September 1. Shops named include Laredo Hamilton Star Lopez City Dement American Barber Shops. Dated 8-25-61.
J M Mendiola offers hauling with good wagons and teams for gravel brick sand and similar loads. Phone number 272. Contact for rates and service.
Construction begins early September on an Ugarte two story brick office at Convent Avenue and Lincoln street and on Ferrara y Cia one story office on Iturbide street, replacing a former theater site. Meantime M Joseph’s handsome two story business block at Salinas Avenue and Hidalgo street is being rushed for occupancy early next year with shops on the lower floor and large office rooms above.
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans, transmitted by The Times via telephone. Observations at Fort McIntosh show 24 hours to 7 a.m. with a maximum temperature of 99 degrees and a minimum of 74 degrees. Winds are generally from the southeast and the sky is clear.
Yesterday only minor importations crossed the international bridge from Mexico including silver and other Mexican goods. No car load shipments were brought across. Various local notices follow including ads for fall hats at Bon Ton, watchman contact, a birth at Mercy Hospital, plumbing services, a gasoline price, and a liquor-law case bound over to the grand jury. Public notices and local business ads appear throughout.
The body of W. H. Fisher who died after a severe hemorrhage at a local hotel Tuesday night remains at the Jackson Undertaking Parlors awaiting disposition. The Laredo lodge of Elks handles the body and received word from Tonopah Nevada that Fisher's relatives have been located and instructions are awaited on whether to ship the body or hold the funeral in Laredo. Further instructions were expected today.
The 17th Infantry Band, led by Bandleader Herman Webel, performs at Jarvis Plaza tonight at 8. The lively program includes Our Director, Light Cavalry, Echoes from the Metropolitan Opera House, I lo A Voice from Mummy Ts id, Robert Bruce, When the Sun Goes Down, The Sunny South, Eagle Eyes and more. The director hopes for large turnout before the band departs Laredo.
Public notice commands J D Green to be cited by weekly newspaper publication for four weeks in Webb County or nearest newspaper to appear at Webb County District Court in Laredo on October 10, 1921, to answer Lula J Green's suit for divorce and restoration of her maiden name. Case No 65662. Filed August 11 1921. Clerk C M de la Garza. Deputy Humberto Rodriguez.
One of Southwest Texas's pioneer residents, David Craven known as Bud Craven, died last evening at 7 40 at his daughter Mrs Dan Hickey's home in Laredo after a lingering illness. A native of San Patricio County aged 69 he spent life in the region mainly in harness and saddlery business centered in San Diego Duval County. Survived by wife and sons J P Craven David Craven Doyle Craven all of Laredo and John Craven of Falfurrias along with daughters Mrs C N Wright Banquete Mrs George King Winnemucca Nev Mrs Dan Hickey Laredo Mrs Tom May Benavides and Misses Bessie Leonor Craven of Falfurrias. Funeral from Mrs Hickey's home this afternoon at 5 interment in the Catholic cemetery.
The Ladies of St. Peter's School announce a dance at Elk's Hall on Thursday August 25 at 8 15 PM. Proceeds will fund essential repairs for the school and aid a worthy local cause.
A compact digest of historical notes listing key anniversaries and events from 1796 through 1900. It mentions James Lick born in 1796, Dixon Denham’s Sahara crossing in 1822, a 1824 Boston reception for General Lafayette, 1869 John A Roebling named chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge, 1876 California stock bank failure era event, 1880 Garfield attending a regimental reunion, 1896 the Russian czar and czarina beginning a foreign tour, and 1900 Henry Moeller consecrated bishop of Columbus.
Associated Press reports that Bishop Estate trustees suspend rent collections from 235 tenant farmers for one year starting January 1 due to labor shortages and falling crop prices. About 2,000 acres of coffee and tobacco lands are affected, with rents totaling over 13,000 for the year of suspension.
Webster City Iowa reports a boys employment bureau run by the chamber of commerce placed ninety three youths in summer jobs. Most assignments were short term with twenty one permanent positions. lawn care deliveries office tasks and odd jobs were common. No employer complaints were filed about the workers.
The emerald has long been valued in Europe and parts of the Orient for its striking color and rarity, earning the gem high rank in lore.
Henry J Ford, slated to receive congratulations from colleagues at the WA and Interstate Commerce Commission, marks his 70th birthday. A Baltimore editor in 1872 he launched a journalism career before teaching political science at Johns Hopkins, Princeton, and Columbia. He authored works on American parties and President Wilson.
In hot weather bowels disorders become dangerous. To protect family, use Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. It can be depended upon. Many have testified to its excellence.
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