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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1923

Page

8

Local notices and Thanksgiving sales in Thursday’s Daily

The county clerk reports marriage licenses issued since last report listing Guillermo Ramirez with Petra Flores Juan Sanchez Garza with Candelario Ozano Francisco Segura with Anita Morales and Enrique R Rangel with Santos Mecina. Also turkey sales at 1018 San Eduardo Ave and messages urging early Christmas shopping at Tlaquepaque Art Store with packing and replacement policy. Oil prospects teased for Duggan No 1 Dilton Miranda City Field in Webb County. baiting begins tomorrow.

Guillermo Ramirez Petra Flores Juan Sanchez Garza Candelario,Ozano Francisco Segura Anita Morales Enrique R. Rangel Santos Mecina San Eduardo Ave Duggan Dilton-Miranda City Webb County

Laredo Rotary Club Thanksgiving Meeting Highlights

The Laredo Rotary Club opened with America and an invocation by Reuben A White. President Ed Paisley announced the Associated Charities annual drive and future volunteer limits. A turkey luncheon followed with Soltau serving and Lt Russell presiding. Frank Lattig and Tom Lillie spoke on Thanksgiving history and importance. Lawrence Wright also spoke on giving thanks, praising prosperity and religious liberty. The meeting closed with songs led by Lattig and the Star Spangled Banner.

America Reuben A. White Ed Paisley Associated Charities Soltau Ld. Russell Frank Lattig Tom Lillie Tom United States Washington Congress Lawrence Wright Lawrence Fd. Russell Mrs. Bunn

Ransom Dead Kinsmen In Henan Bandit Gangs

AP report from Peking describes Honan bandits reviving a traditional extortion method by threatening to desecrate ancestral graves around Nanyang Henan. 60 gangs with 660 to 200 members each terrorize villages seeking ransom while authorities offer little suppression.

Associated Press Peking China Nanyang Henan Chu-ko Lian Mhewever Peeh White Wolf Tienan Wang Chang Sre Ttes

A Daily History Facts for November 29

On November 29 historical figures and events include the death of Prince Rupert of the Rhine in England, birth of Maria Theresa in Prague, and the civil war era birth of Hamilton R. Camble in Winchester. Other entries note Eugene Casserly’s 1873 Senate resignation, King Alfonso XII's 1879 marriage, Beatty's 1916 command shift, 1920 martial law in Mingo coal fields, and a 1971 Brooklyn theatre collapse with fatalities.

Prince Rupert of the Rhine England Prague Maria Theresa Austria Vienna Hamilton R. Camble Missouri Winchester St. Louis Eugene Casserly California Unit States Senate Alfonso XII Spain Maria Christina Sir David Beatty Grand Fleet Mingo W. Va Brooklyn

Rev Dr Kelman Resigns New York Pulpit After War Service

The Rev Dr John Kelman, formerly of St. George's Edinburgh, resigns as pastor of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York. He came to America four years ago, lectured widely, wrote on Robert Louis Stevenson, and served as a British chaplain in World War I, earning decorations before retiring due to ill health.

John Kelman Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York City America Edinburgh St. George's United Free Church New York Britain Robert Louis Stevenson Kelman France Flanders

Argentina Rich in Cattle as Herd Reaches 27.9 Million

Buenos Aires reports Argentina's cattle herd grew 24 percent since 1914. By end of 1922 the republic hosts more than 27 million head of cattle, reflecting strong livestock production.

Associated Preae Buenos Aires Argentina Republic

Alaska pivots to industry with birch plant and exports

Associated Press reports Alaska shifting from importing finished goods to industrial production. A birchwood furniture plant and birch logging mill are planned near Anchorage, leveraging timber near the railroad and tidewater to export finished lumber rather than crude logs.

Associated Press Anchorage Alaska United States Tidewater

Bells of Silence and Local Social Rhythms in Austin

A mixture of poetry and society notes from Austin includes John Hanlon's verse in the New York Herald, plus a stream of social reports. Mrs. O W Killam returns Friday, Miss Willie Belle Brennan heads to Bryan for a football game, and several local families welcome guests and travel for holidays. A Lee Pignes Bride Club gathering features lavender and yellow decor, prize bridge, and thanks to hostesses, followed by a Methodist church reception for Rev. J W Black and wife with 200 guests and a piano duet performance.

Willie Belle Brennan Bryan Lee Pignes Bridea Club Ernst Buenz Tom Nye Charles Baker Texas City Mesdames Ernst Buengz FE. T. Needham M. J. Patton Winston Nye John Miner Rex Shanks Roy Jackson Carlos Richter Ita O'Meara J. W. Blac

Humorous and Musical Evening Ends Pleasantly

The program opened with a humorous reading by Uncle Johnnie Thomson which drew an encore. Welcoming addresses followed from Mr. Dannelley and Rev. C. G. W. Cook, with several vocal solos and readings by Mrs. Wins ton Stowers and others. The evening closed with thanks from Mr. Hlack and a salad course, finishing a pleasant gathering.

Johnnie” Thomson Johnnie la. Dannelley Hal Winston Manford CG. W. Cook Episcopal Church Ministerial Association Adlan Stowers Merc

Thanksgiving Day Observed Across Washington

Officials and residents in Washington gathered in homes and places of worship for the annual Thanksgiving. The president and Mrs. Coolidge marked the day in keeping with the national proclamation and turkey dinner tradition.

Associated Press Washingtonn Waotington Mes Lhe Coolidge

Ocean Salt Content and Its Oceanographic Implications

A discussion of how salinity varies in the North Atlantic by mixing currents and evaporation. It explains methods using two readings, the effect of the Labrador Current and the Cadey stream on salinity, and the potential for iceberg detection via deep water salinity. A Revenue Cutter Tampa crew anecdote notes surface water near an iceberg warming to 72 degrees.

Tom Gibow Varias North Atlantic Ocean Fee Sale Cady Labrador Greenland Tampa

Davidson Says Road 1 K Ved Today

Davidson stated the state railroad could not handle a heavy circus train due to its size and value. He noted the current month’s conditions limit operations and described the train as the most ponderous and valuable outfit on any railroad.

Caeer United States Taii

Interest to Women in Global Progress and Local Politics

A survey of women milestones across nations notes Denmark equality in pay and opportunities, Finland’s early parliament presence, and Iceland and Egypt hints. It highlights Fort Worth’s new women’s club building gift from an outsider, plus profiles of women pursuing public roles and education in the U.S. and Europe.

Jude San Luis China Denmark Women’s Club Fort Worth Texas Finland Fru Vurnhjelm Iceland United States Elin Johansen Oskiloosa Iowa Ida M. Walker Kansas May le Couteur London

Five Die in Train Collision and Fall in Philadelphia

Five persons including a woman and a young girl were killed when their automobile crashed through a guard rail and plunged 35 feet to railroad tracks. The car landed in front of a moving freight train, mangling several victims beyond recognition.

Philadelphia

Freshman A Gowan Cited for Pajamazon Issue

An unclear report notes AWGOWAN, a freshman, facing a personal matter described as too fat to obtain his own Pajamazon, with reference to a Gramazon context and nightwear.

Amazon

Thanksgiving Day Observed in Laredo by Banks and Businesses

Thanksgiving Day was duly observed in Laredo with all federal state and county branches city hall offices and many business houses closing for the day. Church services were held by most churches this morning.

Laredo Churches of

Amid Ambiguity Aimed News Daze In 1920s Dispatch

The text appears garbled with scattered fragments suggesting a late 19th or early 20th century press wire. It mentions Washington, dates, and potential war or debt notes, but specifics are unreadable and names are unclear.

Unclear OCR Note Reads Fragmentary Event

Fragmented text with many garbled words and names. No coherent event or entities clearly identifiable for a proper summary.

Governor to Visit North Texas Then Rio Grande Valley

The report from Austin Texas on November 28 notes Governor Nety qaupecuneed plans a North Texas stop and a Rio Grande Valley visit. He is expected in Harlingen Monday where a brief deer hunt may follow.

Austin Texas Pollawite North Tesas Nety Qaupecuneed Tedaw Tit Rio Grande Valley Anit Harlingen

Free Turkey Dinners In New Orleans Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving meals for 500 were prepared at the Home for Homeless Men in New Orleans Ta with Frederick Weaver, the superintendent, inviting all tims tramps and temporary downeds to attend the turkey dinner today.

Associated Press New Orleans Frederick Weaver The Homie

Birthday references for notable figures in British and American public life

The item lists several individuals with birthdays today including Sir George Shussell, a British diplomat. Edwin P. Morrow, former Kentucky governor. George D. Strayer, education professor at Teachers College Columbia. and Aaron Watkins, Prohibition leader and presidential candidate, noting birthplaces and ages.

George Shussell Clerk Edwin P. Morrow Kentucky Somerset George D. Strayer Teachers College Columbia University Wayne Aaron §. Watkins Jeader Rushsylvania

Train Collision Report Leaves Several Feared Dead

Albury Georgia November 29 reports say a Southern Railway train collided with a passenger train near Nahata Gal. The wreck left many injured with reports of deaths possible and authorities cautioning details are still unclear. The Louisville Nashville line was involved and investigators await official word.

Prass Cedunmilta S John Wea Gwent Louisville Nashville Neo Albury

Cook Forms Martial Legion at Jail for Prisoner Health

Frederick Cook, famed Arctic explorer, is said to have organized a "military section" inside the Parker county jail in Texas. With fellow inmates he aims to keep prisoners in good physical condition while awaiting higher court consideration and case records preparation for appeal.

Associated Press Mor Word Texas United States Frederick Cook Aretis Parrant County Jaith

Elaborate distillery found in Atlanta area home

Police discovered an elaborate distillery in a house in Atbinta Georgia. The renter Mrs. Jeirnda Wagner is under arrest for violating prohibition law. The still was reported in the basement when she rented the house September 1 from Mrs. Elizabeth Tyler Grow, a former associate of Tn Clarke of the Ku Klux Klan creation department.

Associated Press Atbinta Eligabeth Tyler Grow Clarke Knlicits Isu Istux Klan Jeirnda Wagner Wagner Atlanta Journal Grow

Willie Learns Barque Barque to Bow Wow Mishap

In a reading lesson Willie struggles with the word barque and the teacher corrects him loudly. He then responds with Bow Wow prompting laughter and a tense moment in class.

Willie Wille

Local Color Sparks Banter Over Box of Cream

Footnotes of a comic exchange reveal Liza correcting a shopper who mistakes her massage cream for shoe blacking. The playful reply underscores everyday humor in casual street dialogue.

Liza

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