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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1922

Page

3

The Laredo Times Publication Details and Rates

The Laredo Times is a daily published every evening except Sunday with mail and local delivery options. Subscriptions range from 50 cents for one month to five dollars for a year, with the weekly edition at two dollars a year and options for six months or three months. Subscriptions are due in advance and the paper is entered as second class matter in Laredo, Texas.

United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Texas

Associated Press News Note

A standard AP credit notice appears stating the paper's use of AP dispatches and local news content credited to the Associated Press. The notice emphasizes AP's exclusive rights to republication of AP reports and locally published material.

Associated Press

Progressive Bloc in Congress Faces Early Test of Purpose

Monday's Daily questions the newly formed progressive Bloc in Congress noting mixed motives among its members. It cites Samuel Gompers on party loyalty, warns of party domination, and cautions that without leadership and cross party assent real reforms like direct primaries and Electoral College abolition may stall.

Congress Samuel Gompers Boies Penrose Httle Robert la Follette Weedledee Tweedledumle

Beware of so called civil service schools teaching by correspondence

The Civil Service Commission warns against schools advertising railway postal clerk exams and coaching for government jobs. They stress real qualifications matter, that exams are announced publicly, and that education, not coaching, determines success and job security.

Civil Service Civil Service Commission Httle Vedue Cher Ifo Hodcarrier

Ambiguous Bloc Split Over Eighteenth Amendment

Observers note mixed signals within the bloc as both moderate and hardline factions appear, suggesting the Eighteenth Amendment is not yet a formal party plank. The division hints at varying stances on prohibition within the new political grouping.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Favored by Mothers

The soothing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for its pleasant taste and rapid cures. It is especially valued by mothers for colds croup and whooping cough, offering quick relief without opium or other harmful drugs.

Golf Rigged Attire Aims to Impress Banker for Loan

A witty exchange shows an elderly man wearing a golf rig to signal credibility to a bank president he's meeting for a loan. The banter highlights the humorous pretense behind business pitches.

Boston Transcript

City Tax Notice for 1922 Real Estate and Personal Property

The city tax collector announces the 1922 tax collection for real estate merchandise and personal property. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 6 daily. D. C. de Lachica, City Tax Collector. November 4.

D. C. de Lachica

STOP THIS WASTE Postmaster Urges Efficient Mailing Practices

Dr Frank Crane highlights waste in the postal system in Chicago where 25.6 million pieces of mail are delayed or misaddressed annually. He cites careless handling, late day mailing, and missing owners, urging public education and better packing and addressing to improve service.

Frank Crane Chicago Postal Service Post Office Serview

Baseball Officials Open 22nd Minor League Meeting in Louisville

Baseball officials and club owners from across the United States and Canada gather at the Seelbach Hotel for the twenty second annual meeting of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. The sessions begin in Louisville and will run for several days with key issues for the minor leagues on the agenda.

Louisville United States Canada National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Seelbach

Killam Heads to Dallas and Houston on Oil Business

O W Killam, pioneer oil operator of the Laredo district and head of several oil ventures, left for Houston and Dallas on a business trip. His aim likely involves major oil negotiations as Miranda crude demand outstrips supply. Leaseholders Field near Gates Kirkpatrick ranch draws interest from Magnolia, Texas, Grayburg, Sinclair and Pierce amid ongoing drilling. Forrester No 1 near Nye farm south of Laredo targets production soon as drilling reaches rock and progress remains slow but promising.

O. W. Killam Pioneer Oil Laredo Houston Dallas Tex-Pata Pipe Line Co Gates- Kirkpatrick Ranch Webb County Magnolia Texas Grayburg Sinclair, Pierce Gates- Kirkpatrick Randins Olsan No. 1 Schott Forrester Jones Forrester No. 1

City Adverts Bids for Porch Removals and Wall Construction

City of Laredo invites bids to remove porches from three houses and move two houses back to the new building line on the West side of Convent Avenue between Zaragoza and Water Streets. Bids include building a reinforced concrete retaining wall along Convent Avenue Zaragoza to Water Street. Cash or check for 160 dollars with bid. Plans available at S F Crecelius Paving Engineer after December 38 1922. Mayor L Villegas signs identically.

Laredo Texas Convent Avenue Zaragoza Water Streets Water Street S. F. Crecelius L. Villegas

Pernet Branca Tonic Praised by European Physician

Branca Bros of Milan produce Pernet Branca tonic praised by Dr Loreng of Vienna as a remedy for indigestion and general invigoration. It won a grand prize at the Paris exposition in 1900. Sold by John Brunt. 121-1m.

Pernet Branca Branca Bros Milan Italy Europe Loreng Vienna John Brunt

Manville Bros Comedians to Open Tent Show in Laredo

The Manville Bros Comedians, a top Texas tent attraction, will begin a week long engagement in Laredo on Monday night after extending their Corpus Christi visit to stage a benefit for the Elks Lodge. They have drawn capacity crowds in Corpus Christi for over a week.

Manville Bros Texas Laredo Corpus Christi Elks Lodge Corpus

Eastern Star Notice for Miriam Chapter 86 Meeting

Miriam Chapter No 86 of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold a regular meeting at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening at Masonic Hall. All members are urged to attend and visiting members are invited. Mary Pearl McCullough, Ww. M.

Eastern Star Miriam Chapter No. 86 Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Mary Pearl McCulloch Ww. M

Maximiano Villareal Killed Near Tortillas Ranch

Max Villareal a well known Laredo resident and former service car operator was shot and killed Friday night by Nuevo Laredo customs guards near the Tortillas ranch close to Nuevo Laredo Mexico. He did not die instantly but expired shortly after as he and companions reportedly reached the Mexican side with horses laden with soap and engaged guards.

Maximiano Villareal Laredo Tortillas Ranch Nuevo Laredo Villareal

Auto accident leaves Jose Rios in critical condition

Jose Rios lies in critical condition after a Saturday evening accident on Santa Maria Avenue. A Ford struck him as he exited a service car and fled at high speed. Police pursue a clue on the unidentified driver. In a separate Sunday shooting, Ignacio Zamora died from a neck wound inflicted by a 30 30 Winchester. Albino Loera is jailed on murder charges as investigators seek motive. Zamora was described as a peaceful, law-abiding man.

Jose Rios Rios Santa Maria Avenue Ford Ignacio Zamora Albino Loera Zamora

Land Owners Protest Mineral Rights Along Rio Grande

Marshall Hicks representing pordon landowners filed a protest with the Texas land commissioner in Austin against granting mineral rights to Rio Grande frontage from Laredo to coal mines northwest and to Zapata county line southeast. Owners vow a hard legal fight, pending the commissioner's decision, likening the case to the Texas Oklahoma Red River dispute.

Marshall Hicks Hicks, Hicks, Dickean Laredo Zapata Rio Grande Red River

Murphy Sign Service at Club Cafe Fronted Signs

Murphy Sign Service advertises sign making for offices and businesses with phone numbers 92, 776 and 1267. The note promotes quick service and distinct branding as a local shop near the Club Cafe.

Murphy

Grand barbecue and dance at Gates-Kirkpatrick ranch

Lonnie Gates invites friends to a grand barbecue and dance at the Gates-Kirkpatrick ranch next Saturday. Guests can view the new Lease holders field and enjoy promises of a top-notch Texas showcase with barbecue, trimmings, and lively dancing by the host.

Wil Lonnie Gates Gates-Kirkpatrick Ranch Texas Lonnie

The Love Gambler Plays at Royal Theatre Tomorrow

Manager Valdez of the Royal Theatre says the Fox picture The Love Gambler draws large crowds and he plans to show it again later this year, with screenings scheduled for tomorrow and Wednesday.

John Gilbert Valdez Royal Theatre Fox

Laredo High School Thanks Public for Thanksgiving Game Support

The faculty and athletic association thank the general public and Rotary Club members for their active participation in making the Thanksgiving football game a success.

The Laredo High School Rotary Club

American Education Week Focused by Legion and Schools

The American Legion with the U S Bureau of Education and the National Education Association launches American Education Week December 3 to December 9 observance nationwide. It warns illiteracy as a danger to democracy and calls for improved school attendance and facilities to secure informed citizenship.

United States Bureau of Education National Education Association The American Legion National Americanism Commission Men of the Legion America United States Americanism Commission of the Legion

Laredo Employment Agency Listings

The Laredo Employment Agency offers room 38 Bertani building as the contact for house girls restaurant hotel office and store help and all kinds of laborers. Phone 304 and P O Box 13 are provided.

The Laredo Employment Agency Bertani P.O

Immigration Officials on Visit to Nuevo Laredo

Carlos Garcia Torres supervising inspector of the Mexican immigration service and Manuel Martinez Amazcun inspector of the immigration service based in Mexico City are spending a few days in Nuevo Laredo on official business.

Carlos Garcia Torres Mexican Immigration Service Manuel Martinez Amazcun Immigration Service Mexico City Nuevo Laredo

Laredo port imports and local notices in Webb county

Import shipments through Laredo last Saturday included nine carloads of Tampico oil tanks, plus one carload each of lead and bones, destined for North Texas. Local ads note tamales for sale, coffee and chocolates, highway bids opening, and various services in Webb county. Probate court adjourned after a short session.

Laredo Tampico North Texas FR. L. Poster G. A. Stowersperature Co Webb County Tt. L. Poster

District Court Opens Second Term in Frebb County

The Fortyninth Judicial District court convened for its second term this morning under District Judge J F Mul with District Attorney John A Walls and court staff present. The grand jury was empanelled and began work, with foreman M A Hirsch and members B A Puig William McKendrick A J Neff Leonard Nelson P Floyd Joe Moser Sam Polakoff J M Reid A L Vidaurri George W Sprague and B G Salinas listed among the panel.

Fortyninth Judicial District Frebb County J. F. Mul’ially John A. Walls C. M. de la Garza A. J. Condren M.A. Hirsch Foreman B.A. Puig William McKendrick A. J. Neff Leonard Nelson P. Floyd Joe Moser Sam Polakoff J. M. Reid A. L. Vidaurri George. W. Sprague B. G. Salinas Grand Jury Jay

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