Tariff Debate Arises Over Vegetable Oils Impact on Southern Farmers
A Tuesday column argues the Southern Tariff Ingress must stress preserving a tariff on imported vegetable oils to shield Georgia farmers from Oriental oils produced by cheap labor. It contends tariffs raise synthetic lard prices, fail to curb cheap imports, and risk higher consumer costs for cottonseed and peanut oil products while urging fiscal restraint and cautious immigration policy amid broader Congress debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
J. J. Brown
Georgis
Laredo
North
Orient
Southern Tariff Congress
President Coolidge Urges Calm Budget Reforms
The message to Congress emphasizes preserving confidence and stability while supporting tax relief and trimmed expenditures. It argues for gradual reform, avoiding drastic measures that could unsettle the nation, and notes the government is exiting costly wartime administration with potential budget reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Congress
Melton
Exhibit Is an Eye Opener for Webb County
A letter to The Times urges Webb County citizens to visit the Campbell offices in Hamilton Block to view the Webb County products display. The writer promotes thrift and industry, arguing the display shows a self sufficing future with homes around Laredo and the irrigation potential of local crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Campbell
Hamilton
Ladies Civic Improvement Society
Santa Rosa
Espejo
Richter
California
Laredo
Thin Ladies Society
Woman explorer seeks lost Atlantis in Mexico
Charlotte Cameron, the woman explorer, heads to Mexico for eight months to study Aztec ruins and search for traces of the lost continent Atlantis. She departs Plymouth, England, on November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Plymouth
England
Charlotte Cameron
Mexico
Regular meeting of Laredo Lodge Elks Held Tuesday Evening
Elks Lodge No. 1018 B P QO Laredo announces a regular meeting Tuesday at 8 o clock. Secretary A Muller notes the date 11 26 21 for records.
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Elks
Laredo Lodge No
B. P. QO
A. B. Muller
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Hidalgo Resident
Laredo citizens testify to relief from back pain and kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Frank Camille reports long lasting improvement and no further trouble, noting kidney function stayed normal for over seven years. Foster Milburn Co. markets Doan's Kidney Pills from Buffalo New York with price 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Laredo
Frank Camille
Hidalgo
Ydoan
Doan
Camille
Foster-Milburn Co
Mirs
Buffalo
N. Y
Tax collection office opens for 1923 state county taxes
Notice from Amidee Ligarde Tax Collector states the county office is open in the county court house for collection of 1923 state and county taxes. Taxpayers are urged to call and settle with office hours 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm.
Emigration And Immigration Conference Planned In Rome
Geneva reports a Rome meeting early next year to coordinate emigration and immigration services across nations. The Rome reunion will be technical, not diplomatic, aiming to set principles for future agreements. Swiss letters from New York detainees cite harsh conditions at Ellis Island and detained students denied ministerial appeal despite proper papers.
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Associated Prena
Geneva
International Labor Bureau
Rome
England
New York
Ills Island
United States
Journal de Geneve
Women in Parliament and Social Progress Across Nations
A survey notes women in Denmark possess legislative seats and influence on travel rights, while Sweden recognizes a wife’s home services by statute. Ontario reports over 3,000 mothers benefit under a Mothers Allowance Act. London sees a waitresses school. a monument marks General Pershing’s mother’s birthplace in Tennessee. An American, Mrs Sheehan, is elected honorary vice president of a St. Louis Hoo Hoo club.
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Denmark
Sweden
Ontario
Hila Marshall
London
General Pershing
Blount
Tennessee
Hoo Hoo Club
Fa Mra
George P. Sheehan
St. Louis
Rio Grande City and Northern Railway Gains Momentum
The Rio Grande City and Northern Railway project gains support from the Laredo Chamber of Commerce. Texas state chartered with 440000 dollars, seeking an Interstate Commerce Commission certificate of convenience. Evidence favors cooperation with International Great Northern and Texas Mexican. San Antonio Mexican line opposed but withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rio Grande Valley
Chamber of Commerce
Iaredo
Rio Grande City and Northern Railway
State of Texas
Laredo
Rio Grande City
Northern
Railroad Commission of Texas
Austin
Board of Directory
Sam Mackin
Railway Committee
M. W. Brennan
O. W. Killam
Oil and Gas
Fred W. Mally
Mally
Brennan
International Great Northern
Chamber of Commerce Committee
San Antonio
Miranda City
Zapata County
Milk Fed Turkeys for Thanksgiving Delivery in Laredo
Sterling Grocery advertises farm raised milk fed turkeys of young and fat quality available for delivery just before Thanksgiving Day. Customers are urged to place orders by calling ring Sterling Grocery at phone 1567.
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Laredo
Sterling Grocery
Thanksgiving Sale at Standard Furniture by Christ Church Guild
The Ladies of Christ Church Guild sell home made cakes pies and candy at Standard Furniture 1109 Hidalgo St on Wednesday at 10 o clock morning They also offer hand made Christmas gifts dated 11 26 21 for sale on site
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Christ Church Guild
Standard Furniture
Hidalgo St
Kiwanis Guests Football Game Instead of Luncheon
The Times notes a correction: Kiwanis Club will host Holding Institute pupils as guests at a football game rather than a luncheon. Also advertises Christ Church Guild Thanksgiving sale at Standard Furniture Co on Hidalgo Street, November 28, with time to be announced.
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the Times
Kiwanis Club
Holding Institute
Ladies of Christ Church Guild
Standard Furniture
Hidalgo St
Notice of Jose Nieto Reopening Garage
Notice to the public from Jose Nieto states absence due to illness and announces return to his garage. Dated November 24, 1931.
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Jose Nieto
Texas medicos head to Mexico City for world convention
Dr. W. S. Beasley president of the Texas State Board of Health and colleagues from Austin travel to Mexico City to attend the Mexican Medical Association convention next week. They will be joined by Dr. G. Cerquada of the Mexican government in Nuevo Laredo who will present a paper. The event will draw physicians from across the world and the United States, with Texas well represented.
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W. S. Beasley
Texas State Board of Health
Alex Harrison
Br. Gaist
State Board of Health
Austin
Mahoney
Hidalgo
Texas
Mexico City
Mexican Medical Association
Texas Medicos
Monterey
G. Cerquada
Nuevo Laredo
Medical Association
United States
Carolina Texas No 5 gas well shows 40 million cu ft daily
Carolina-Texas No 5 on the Barnsley ranch in Webb County reported daily gas output near 40,000,000 cubic feet at a depth of 2,988 feet, with No 6 at similar rate lifting field production to over 200,000,000 cu ft per day. The gasser emits strong petroleum odor, raising oil-production hopes despite no oil as yet.
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O. Pratt Ranch
Encinal
Webb County
Nestle
Frank RR. Campbell
San Antonio
Campbell
Commissioners Court
Royal Theater
Ladies of Christ Church
Episcopal
Carolna- Texas
Oi & Gas Trust
Barnsley Ranch
Carolina-Texas
Carolina-Texas No. 5
Oil Fraternity
Carolina- Texas Oil & Gas Trust
Black and White Ointment Promises Clear Skin
An advertisement touts Black and White Ointment as a cure for pimples and blotchy skin. It claims thousands of users rely on it to keep skin clean and smooth, noting rapid sales near two million packages annually and a favorable price.
Remains Sent to Haverhill for Interment
The funeral of Peter Vovulis cousin of Louis Dracoulig of Paramount Tailoring Co. was held from the Jackson undertaking chapel to be shipped to Haverhill Massachusetts for interment. He died drowning in the Mann farm tank on Sunday afternoon as a member of the Rainbow Division who served in World War I. The body will be met in Haverhill by the American Legion Rainbow Division post for the funeral under their auspices.
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Peter Vovulis
Louis Dracoulig
Paramount Tailoring Co
Mann Farm
Jackson Undertaking
L.G. N
American Legion
Rainbow Division
Haverhill
Mass
Ita
Chateau
Thierry
Knights of Pythias Call to Roll at Castle Hall
The Knights of Pythias urge members to attend roll call tonight the 27th at Castle Hall starting 7 30 PM.
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Castle Hail
Card of Thanks for aid in recovery of cousin’s body
Louis Dracoulis expresses heartfelt thanks to friends who aided in recovering Peter Vovalls from the Mann tank and in hours of sorrow. Gratitude extended to those who contributed flowers and assisted in other ways and to the Laredo Post of the American Legion for escorting the remains to the railway station.
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Peter Vovalls
Mann Tank
Laredo
American Legion
Louis Dracoulis
Salvation Army Call for Clothing and Food Donations
A destitute family appeals for aid with any furniture, bed clothes, and clothing for women, men, and children along with food. Citizens are asked to call Salvation Army Captain M Atkins at 1578 and volunteers will visit homes to collect items.
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Salvation Army
Notice of Dixon's Employment at Ferretera del Rio Bravo
Public notice states Mr. R.8 Dixon is again employed by the firm as salesman at Ferretera del Rio Bravo. Courtesies requested to be shown him. Signed Pablo B. Juarez proprietor and general manager. Dated November 23, 1961.
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Dixon
CIA
Ferretera del Rio Bravo
Pablo B. Juarez
Continuation of Gunther Stationery Business Urged
The public is advised that Mrs. J F Gunther will continue the stationery business of Mr. J F Gunther, focusing on the Geo D Barnard Stationery Company, and asks patrons and former clients for continued support. Phone 1323.
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J. F. Gunther
Geo. D. Barnard Stationery Company
Notice of Estate Administration for David Monten Deceased
The State of Texas Webb County notices indebted claimants and creditors of the estate of David Monten deceased to present claims within legal time. Charles Le Baron Jr administrator, Major Medical Corps US Army, requests all settlements at his Fort McIntosh Webb County Texas residence.
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State OF
Texas
Webb
David Mosten
Webb County
A. Winslow
Jude
Said County
Fort McIntosh
Charles LE Baron
U. S. Army
David Monten
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Europe
Atlantis
Amedee Ligarde
Dr. Morse
Forris
Ria
Money Makers
RIO Grande City & Northern Railway
Convention OF Medicos
Carolina
Haverbill
Peter Vovllis
Greece
M. Atkins
Mns
Laredo Cotton Gin Co
Near
Texas Wells
Harry L. Fansler
Laredo Nat’ Bank
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