Moonshining War in Cumberland Mountains Shapes School Battle
A century old analysis argues moonshining waned as mountain schools educated youths who then opposed illegal distilling. The piece notes a renewed illicit trade due to high profits, vs teachers and students fighting to sustain lawfulness, with tension between generations and communities. It frames education as a tool for social reform and notes stronger loyalty to local bonds and civic duty.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Cumberland
Craco
City seeks bids to sell sewer bond issue of 28 bonds
The city of Laredo advertises for sale twenty eight sewer bonds par 1600 each to finance a sewage disposal plant. Bids will be taken for any number of bonds at cash terms with semiannual 6 1 2 percent interest. Highest bidder wins. bonds may be sold below par if no higher bid exists.
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Laredo
Disastrous Hay Fire Cleared At Leyendecker Warehouse
A morning hay fire at the Leyendecker warehouse on Juarez Avenue near the Texas Mexican track caused heavy smoke. The Walker Morrow Co facility stored hay and foodstuffs and insurance coverage was arranged for $2000 of hay and four bales of cotton owned by Steve Simon.
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Leyendecker
Juarez Avenue
Walker-Morrow Co
Texas-Mexican Railway
Steve Simon
Ladies Exchange Opens At Mi Lady's Shop
Attention announces the Ladies Exchange opening for art work needle work and dainty items. Ladies are invited to enroll membership by calling for information and applying at Mi Lady's Shop dated 8 27 6t.
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MI Lady’s Shop
Mexican Journalist Arrested on Libel Charge
Leon Osorio, a Mexican newspaper man, was arrested this morning on a charge of libel and by noon had not secured bail of 300 dollars for his release pending the action of the grand jury.
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Leon Osorio
Fire destroys hay warehouse at Walker-Morrow Co site
Fire today damaged a hay warehouse belonging to Walker-Morrow Co while Purina warehouses remained intact. The dealer reports ample Purina supplies for customers. a lighthearted note adds that Purina feeds won’t make hens lay roosters.
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Walker-Morrow CO
Lionel Barrymore Stars in Jim the Penman at Royal Theatre
At Laredo, the Royal Theatre opens Jim the Penman starring Lionel Barrymore. The fourth film adaptation in which he appears, the melodrama features the actor as a bank cashier who turns forger, showcasing his versatility beyond previous productions.
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Jim the Penman
Lionel Barrymore
Royal Theatre
Mr. Barrymore
Anniversary of Sophia Smith birth opens Canadian events
Delegates from many countries gather in London for Pan-African Congress talks on negro rights in the British empire. Lord Byng accepts invitation to open the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. King Albert and Queen Elizabeth greet American Legion pilgrims at the Belgian front. Veterans of the Thirty-second Division hold their second annual Detroit reunion.
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Sophia Smith
Smith College
New England
Lord Byng of
Vimy
Canada
Toronto
London
Pan-African Congress
British Empire
Albert
Queen Elizabeth
American Legion
Thirty-second
Ftee Arrow
Detroit
Cotton Coming In Slow at Laredo Gin Co Heights Plant
There is no rush of cotton to the Laredo Gin Co on the Heights as this season opens. Ginnings run two to three bales per day against a 40 bale daily capacity. Total so far is about 170 bales, with expectations not to exceed 250 bales for the season, some from Zapata county.
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Laredo
Neas
Laredo Gin Co
Zapata
Seizure Notice of Ford Car at Laredo Texas 1921
The Office of Deputy Collector of Customs at Port of Laredo Texas notices a Ford automobile License No 214364 Seal No 29245 seized near Cactus Texas on August 26 1921 for violation of Section 3082 R 8. Claimants must file within twenty days of first publication or the auto will be sold at public auction at the Customhouse 10 A M October 3 1921.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
Cactus
C. McDaniel
Cus
Hellotrope at Rialto Theater Draws Praise
The Sunday and Monday play Hellotrope at the Rialto Theater features a mature theme and a strong cast. Promoters urge broad crowds to see the production, promising a soul gripping, humoresque experience and inviting patrons to become boosters for the film.
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Rialto Theater
Helltrope
Prize Fighting Player Denny Stars In The Price Of Possession
Reynald Denny who plays Robert Dawnay in The Price of Possession at the Strand Theater tomorrow is a strenuos exhibitor. When not acting he boxes and prize fights. He holds a heavyweight championship and won a catchweight title at Hastings while with the Royal Air Forces.
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Reynald Denny
Robert Dawnay
Ethel Clayton
Strand Theater
Denny
Hastings
England
Royal Air Forces
Doubleheader Tomorrow at Ca- Miche Park With Athletic Features
A Laredo Baseball League doubleheader is set for tomorrow afternoon at Ca- Miche Park starting at 2 pm. The first game features the American Legion versus Knights of Columbus, followed by athletic stunts. Then the 17th Infantry team, bolstered by new players, faces the Laredos to challenge their league lead and improve their standings.
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Laredo
Ca- Miche Park
Tomorow
American Legion
Knights of Columbus
17Th Infantry
Laredos
Caliche Park
K. C
Baseball
Notice of sole proprietorship at People's Meat Market Santa Maria Ave
Sole proprietor T Lestarjettr states ownership of People's Meat Market on Santa Maria Ave. He notes butchering only the best steers and calves and that no cows are butchered. File mentions 8 23 ft. length.
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People's
Santa Maria Ave
T. Lestarjettr
Short Circuit Cuts City Light Last Night
Last night around 9 o clock a short circuit hit the city’s electric light plant, overloading the turbine engine and plunging La redo into darkness for about an hour. Witnesses saw a bright flash, then several more, as the plant went out of commission temporarily while crews locate the fault, possibly a fallen wire.
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Electric
Laredo
Light Company
Vacation Nearing End for Laredo Schools
There are two weeks left before the Laredo Independent School District and Webb county rural schools reopen. The old school bell will ring on Monday September 12 marking the start of nine months of term. City Superintendent Christen has many applications for teaching positions across the public schools.
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Laredo Independent School
Webb County
Christen
Thanks to all who aided family of David Craven
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to those who assisted during the illness and death of husband and father David Craven, and to those who sent floral tributes and helped at the funeral.
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David Craven
Thanks to Laredo firemen and helpers for hay warehouse blaze
Gratitude is voiced for the Laredo Fire Department chief and crew and for good men and boys who abandoned their attire to help fight a hay warehouse fire. The writer extends thanks to all contributors for their efforts.
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Laredo
Birthday greetings for Dawes Grace and more
Charles G. Dawes director of the Budget born at Marietta Ohio 56 years ago today. Owen Johnson novelist now in his fourth marriage born in New York City 43 years ago today. Eugene G. Grace Bethlehem Steel president born Goshen New Jersey 45 years ago today. Peter Norbeck U S senator from South Dakota born Vermillion South Dakota 51 years ago today.
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Charles G. Dawes
United States
Marietta
Ohio
Owen Johnson
New York City
Eugene G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Goshen
N. J
Peter Norback
South Dakota
Vermillion
S. Dak
Redheaded boy applies for job at butcher shop
A redheaded boy asks for three dollars a week and offers to be useful. When asked what he can do, he promises to do anything and is pressed about dressing chicken, replying he cannot with the offer.
Sunday Presbyterian Services and Local Notices
Rev Lawrence H Wharton will lead both 10 30 morning and 8 evening services at the Presbyterian Church with the evening service on the church lawn. Local ads list plumbers watchmen florists and gasoline at sale prices. several arrests and hearings are noted, plus marriage licenses issued and social notices from San Antonio and nearby towns.
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Lawrence H. Wharton
Presbyterian Church
M. de Los Santos
San Enrique Avenue
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
San Antonio
Texas
Ornesto Vergara
Florinda Palacios
Ascencion Rogelio
Luciana Velasquez
Antonio C. Cisneros
Josefa Pacheco
Notice to Contractors for Laredo Sewage Plant Bid
City of Laredo invites sealed proposals for a complete sewage disposal plant. Bids due September 10 1921 at 19 oclock a m and bid opening at 10 oclock a m same day. Certified check 1000 dollars by bidder. Plans available at city secretary. Deposit 5 dollars refundable with return of plans. Bidder must furnish bond and follow city charter. Mayor L Villegas reserves right to reject any or all bids. August 26 1921.
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A. R. Garcia
Laredo
Texas
L. Villegas
Notice to Public Bid Bonds Sale 1921 28 Bonds
Notice to the public for sale of 28 Sewer Bonds issued in 1919 denomination 3000 each total issue 125000 bonds payable in forty years optional in twenty years bearing 1 percent interest per year interest paid semi annually bids due September 10 1921 at 10 am with certified check for 6 percent of bid amount bidders may bid on all or part and city reserves right to reject any bids.
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A. R. Garcia
Laredo
Texas
Notice to patrons on cattle tuberculosis testing
The notice states that cows have been tested for tuberculosis and are free from disease. It conveys reassurance to patrons about herd health and tests conducted.
Social event recounts gracious hospitality and dancing party
The report details a hostess gathering with a salad and ice course and lists honorees: Carrie Henry Maria Lilia de la Garza Bruna Puig Ofelia Garcia Leonor de la oo Luisita Martin Maria Esteila Gonzalez Missea Maria Blasita Flores. A later informal dancing party at Odette Bunn and Jake Bunn's home featured Misses Anita Parker Ada Johnson Evelyn Ryan Willie Belle Brennan Alcea Mayo Board Kathleen Heaner and gentlemen Fred Rogers Jack Hassell Horace Beverly Hall Dave Randolph Slaughter Victor Sauvignet Clyde Brennan Clarence Jefferies.
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Alice
Vanity Case
Carrie Henry
Maria
Lilia de la Garza
Bruna Puig
Ofelia Garcia
Leonor de la Oo Luisita Martin
Esteila Gonzalez
Missea Maria
Blasita Flores
Odette Bunn
Jake Bunn
Anita Parker
Ada Johnson
Evelyn Ryan
Willie Belle Brennan
Alcea Mayo Board
Kathleen Heaner
Fred Rogers
Jack Hassell
Horace
Beverly Hall
Dave
Randolph Slaughter
Victor Sauvignet
Clyde Brennan
Clarence Jefferies
Tax Bill Comes First In Senate Action
The senate finance committee decided to place the tax bill ahead of the tariff. Revenue measure consideration will begin Thursday, by which time tariff hearings already scheduled will have concluded.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Klan Leader to Speak at Beaumont Baptist Church
Rev. Caleb A. Ridle supreme chaplain of the Ku Klux Klan has accepted an invitation to deliver a sermon at a Beaumont Baptist church on Sunday night. He is in Silsbee today and will travel to Beaumont tomorrow, per the church pastor.
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Associated Press
Beaumont
Texas
Caleb A. Ridle
The
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Baptist Church
Silsbee
Manufacturer Arrested in Mail Fraud Case
Canton Ohio August 27 Zebulon W Davis a wealthy Canton Cleveland manufacturer was arrested here today charged with using the mails to defraud He waived the reading of the affidavit at arraignment and was released on a 25000 bond for appearance before the federal court in Chicago
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Canton
Ohio
Zebulon W. Davis
Cleveland
United States
Davis
Chicago
No Pardon Pending as Debs Case Tied to Treaty
White House says no pardon decision for Eugene V. Debs or general amnesty for wartime law convictions will be made before ratification of the German peace treaty. President Harding indicated no action until the treaty is ratified.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Harding
Germany
White House
Federal judge orders return of chartered ships to US Mail line
New York reports Federal Judge Manton ordered the receivers of the United States Mail Steamship Company to immediately return nine chartered steamships seized by the shipping board for nonpayment of rental. A temporary injunction restored the vessels to the company.
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New York
Manton
United States Mail Steamship Company
Shipping Board
Burglary Steals Safe From Hollywood Home
In Los Angeles on August 27 a motor burglary entered the residence of J. Mosher in the Hollywood section and drove away with a safe valued at 4004b. The safe contained bonds silverware jewelry and notes totaling 120000.
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Los Angeles
Cal
J. Mosher
Hollywood
Mosher
Governor vows state action against Wisconsin Ku Klux Klan
Governor Blaine pledged in a letter to Milwaukee's mayor that if the Ku Klux Klan in Wisconsin violates the law, the entire power of the state will be used to protect the people in their liberty and security.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Blaine
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Martial Law Proclaimed in Mala Bar District
Madras- The Mala bar district of British India has been proclaimed a military area. The action follows activities of leaders of the national movement.
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Madras
India
Malabar
British India
Looting by Natives in Southern India Escalates
Aug 27 Bombay report cites Calcutta message noting riotous natives continuing looting in southern India as unrest persists across the region.
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Bombay
India
Calcutta
Tarred and feathered man freed after masked attack in Texas
Beaumont Texas August 27 J W Borden an electrician was seized from the Silsbee Bee office by two masked carloads and tarred and feathered. He was later taken back to town and released on the streets according to Hardin County sheriff.
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Associated Press
Beaumont
Texas
J. W. Borden
Silsbee Bee
Hardin County
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities.
An ad offering daily access to THE TIMES with a monthly rate of 0c. The notice promotes constant availability and suggests ongoing opportunities for readers subscribing monthly.
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the Times
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Jesus Martinez
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