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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1922
Page
9
A first person piece celebrating flappers as vibrant, independent, and misunderstood. The author argues older critics misjudge youth craze, noting flappers inject vitality and cheer into life while mocking moral panic and misplaced conformity.
The Eternal Flame with Norma Talmadge fits popular tastes as a new release. The report notes the film’s allure and the tale it tells while comparing it to the famed Talleyrand coffee description.
The Federal Power Commission has received a permit request by R W Morrison of St Louis for a Rio Grande power development about ten miles northwest of the city. Citizens with objections should notify the commission by December 26 1922. L Villegas Mayor of Laredo Texas.
Leonard Haynes stopped in the city yesterday then headed to Zapata county for ranch work and may return tonight or tomorrow. Deputy U S Marshal W B Dick Rachal of Corpus Christi is due this afternoon for a brief visit. Ben Tomlinson of Nueces county visits for a few days. Sam Meyer of Rochester New York lies as a guest at the Alexander home for a short stay. A B Hadley of the Southwest Bithulithic Co. left for San Antonio on business and will return tomorrow. District Judge Walter I Timon, returning from Mexico City, left at noon for San Antonio on the way home to Corpus Christi.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for soothing curing cold croup and whooping cough in children. The product is noted for pleasant taste quick relief and absence of opium or other harmful drugs making it a trusted choice among families.
Hotel arrivals list includes M. A. Wilson C. W. Raynolds J. Be tatton and wife Mr and Mrs Dave Hodges W O McDonald Bert Grimes Ban Craven A B Rouse J C Brice Harry May John Rose M K Bailey Russell W I Weaver Gene Hilbern Gubierrez from Mexico City and Mirando City with San Antonio connections.
Otto Sieger a 45 year old farmer from Waller county was fatally shot this morning at Aller near Houston. Neighbor W M King was arrested and charged with the shooting.
Liverpool authorities seized large quantities of rifles ammunition and explosives found on ships bound for Southern Ireland. The seizures were made today as part of ongoing efforts to curb arms shipments to the region.
Waco Texas December 5 Judge Munroe had not yet convened the grand jury to probe the murder of Grady Skipworth two weeks ago. A girl companion identified a negro in jail and the ranger who arrested him submitted all evidence in his possession to the court today.
Austin officials and stakeholders reached a decision to lobby for immediate flood control funding of 150 000 to start work now on the Trinity Brazos and Colorado river basins.
A collage of curiosities and facts notes England’s first military band in 1785, dogs have public baths in Paris, and a 4 0600 square mile unknown territory north of Judson Bay. It cites beans maturing under electric light, Eratosthenes measuring Earth, and a superstition about broken pencil points. It mentions William A. Graham’s NC legislative seat and Brazil nuts growing in clusters. It covers Japan’s early hours under its new premier, Admiral Kato’s schedule, and daily X ray uses in industry and sports halls to detect flaws and contraband drugs hidden in shoes.
Tuesday events include Junior Auxiliary meeting at the Rectory at 4 PM and Service League gathering at the church. Heights Civic League convenes at Mrs M P Culman's home at 4 PM. Musicians Club meets at 4 30 PM with Mrs H B Watson at Mrs A C Richter's home. Wednesday features Parish Guild business meeting with Mrs H M Johnston at 3 30 PM.
A poetic piece on autumn leaves and mortality follows a roundup of local society notices. The column lists visits, travels, and brief homecomings including Antoinette De Coureur Patterson and others, plus a Woman's Club meeting led by Mrs. Ira O Meara and Mrs. J B Treadwell touching Texas constitution study.
A fragmented OCR text lists numerous personal names and places including Ana Ma Gonzalez, Y Avalos, Teaney Kantinger, A Sheldon, R Powell, G Shacler, A Farias Cano, San Antonio, Mexia, Dallas, Fort Worth, Linares, Mexico, and others. The snippet shows scattered names and cities with no clear narrative or event.
John Gilbert, a versatile screen star, appears in The Love Gambler at the Royal Theatre starting today. The film follows his title role in Mente Crints and is said to set a new mark for Gilbert with a different locale and tone.
Miss Mary Mason Scott of Frankfort and her brother John M. Scott of Louisville plan to leave Liberty Hall to the Colonial Dames of Kentucky. Built in 1796 by John Brown, the house was designed by Thomas Jefferson. The home sits with gardens and frontage along the Kentucky river.
A early 20th century notice warns that neglecting a cold weakens lungs and lowers vitality, paving way for serious disease. It urges not to risk health and promotes Chamberlain’s Remedy as a treatment option.
A Vatican plea to the Near East conference urged prompt action to safeguard Constantinople Christians. The Holy See, on behalf of the Constantinople Greek community, warned of an alarming situation. Ismet Pasha dismissed fears, accusing Creeks of spreading alarmist reports.
Washington December 5. The senate agriculture committee authorized the chairman to report a resolution to bar defeated congress members from voting on anything beyond routine post election matters. A judiciary subcommittee held hearings on a similar reform package as President Harding reportedly weighs a response.
The Associated Press reports a strong early season cold front bringing subfreezing temperatures to the Northwest and Plains. Helena Montana records about 18 degrees below zero, while San Antonio sees a drop of nearly 10 degrees yet remains near 72 degrees.
Tidy bids due by 6:00 P.M. December 12, 1922 for removing porches from three houses and relocating two houses on the west side of Convent Avenue between Zaragoza and Water Streets. Also for building a reinforced concrete retaining wall on that street. Bid security and plans available at S. F. Crecelius office after December 3, 1922. Mayor Villegas notes.
Clara Phillips climbed from a window in the Alberta prison section and fled. Authorities believe she escaped with aid from inmates and possibly by automobile, sending guards and the supervising authorities into a scramble.
London reports King George today gave royal approval to the measure establishing the Irish Free State as a dominion within the British empire.
In St Louis on December 5 committee talks ahead of the American Petroleum Institute convention covered standardization of drilling and refining machinery. Improvements in methods of refining and marketing gasoline and petroleum were also discussed.
The Farm Labor Union of America opened a four day session in Fort Worth Texas with aims to shift farming onto a business basis and organize farmers to dominate acreage control production and set prices, according to R I Robinson of Gober a member of the executive committee.
Georges Clemenceau paid respects to President Harding in Washington. He was introduced by Jules Jusserras the French ambassador. A small crowd outside the White House applauded him. He planned to call on former President Wilson the next day with no definite engagement after his Harding call until tomorrow afternoon.
Memphis Tenn December 6 The Southern Cotton Congress examined marketing and warehousing issues. Secretary Wallace outlined Agriculture Department work for cotton growers and plans to expand research in marketing and warehousing. Delegates toured terminal warehouses and observed correct and incorrect baling practices. Government specialists urged state laws to improve cooperation between cotton interests and the department in marketing.
Mrs. C. B. Kenedy received a box of fruit from John G. Kenedy La Parra ranch in Willacy County. The assortment included grapefruit lemons oranges and tangerines all large wholesome and flavorful, demonstrating that this region rivals California for citrus.
Pastures are posted and hunters are warned to stay out. A. M. Bruni issues the notice dated October 29.
An Associated Press dispatch says Chinese bandits captured ports and threaten to appoint their own governor. The population fled as bands seized government officers and police payments totaling $106,000 were demanded in ransom for control of the port.
The Katy railroad, long in receivership, won approval for reorganization. A new company will acquire the old system's property and stock, forming the Missouri Kansas and Texas system with consolidated assets and issued stock valued at 2798.45 million. Annual interest and charges will shift to the new entity, with operations extending into Texas and Oklahoma and no abandonment planned.
In Oxford Mississippi the case of former stenographer Birkhead versus Lec tion for 160000 dollars advances to trial. Russell's counsel sought dismissal for lack of grounds, but the court ruled the matter proceed to trial starting tomorrow.
In Waco Texas on December 5 the Grand Lodge of Texas Masons assembled. Grand Master D Frant Johnson presided and condemned alleged Klan efforts to connect with Masonry noting officials of the Klan had also denounced such attempts.
The Metropolitan board of police and the new Inspector General advocate adding women to the police force. They are organizing to begin this work in Tokio with emphasis on female detectives.
Mrs Laura M Hoyt of Rockport New York says she has frequently used Chamberlain's Tablets for headaches and bilious attacks over the past three years and is glad to speak a word in praise of them.
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