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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1921

Page

2

Chicago Strike Violence Tied to Women and Foreign Labor

Friday's Daily notes Chicago strikes show higher violence with foreign labor and women participants. Police face challenges as women wield red pepper and improvised weapons, while chivalry toward female rioters hamstrings authority. Historical parallels to other strikes are drawn, and federal troops are discussed as a potential remedy if violence escalates.

Chico Maen Pecker Chicago Kipling Hiinala Luxembourg Sen Govmt

The Newspaper Pioneers and the Lost Spirit of Service

A reflection on veteran newspaper publishers who gave selflessly to their towns while receiving little in return. The piece contrasts past dedication with modern newspaper business becoming a formal, profit driven enterprise, lamenting the loss of bygone community spirit and the tramp printer era.

Lisher Min

District Governor Guests at Laredo Rotary Ladies Night

District Governor George Holmgreen of the Aleith District of Rotary Clubs attended a large Laredo Rotary Ladies Night at the Hamilton Cafe. The Mexican theme featured decorations, costumes, and a lively program with humor, songs, and a rose and lemon game, concluding with praise for the club’s entertaining event.

Laredo Rotary Cibu Hamilton Cafe George Holngreen Aleith Rotary Clubs Mexico J. M. Skinner America Asher R. Smith Courtney Slinzhter Rotary Ciubs Holmgreen W Colonel Hickok Dan Pue W. L. Guyler

Press Veterans Meet in San Antonio in Texas

Members of the Texas Editorial Association, with at least thirty years in newspaper work, gather in San Antonio. They recall building towns, pioneering in state progress, and reinvesting scant profits to serve readers better, many starting from a hand press and a few type faces.

Texas Heditorial Association San Antonio Texas Wilds

European regions famed for bread and dental health

Peakants of those European regions where black bread is eaten usually have exceptionally good teeth.

Times everyday tel opportunities ec gar month

The fragment notes daily time related opportunities in a calendar month format. It reads like a brief public notice or classified teaser, suggesting events or ads tied to specific dates but lacks complete details or names to identify a full item.

Rotary thanks local contributors for decor and hospitality

The Rotary Entertainment Committee expresses gratitude to McVicar Mathews Mexican Art Dealers for loaned articles used to decorate the lunch room. It also credits Matzow, window decorator at Aug C Richier, for artistic decorations and thanks Misses Courtney Slaughter, Ethel Mackin, Laura Taylor, Boss Spence, Alice Penn, Virginia Penn, Katherine Heaner and Genevieve Camp for assisting with entertaining guests.

Rotarians McVicar & Matthews Mr. Matzow Aug. C Genevieve Camp Rotary Entertainment Committee

Health Week With Kiwanis Delivers Health Talk In Laredo

The Laredo Kiwanis Club met at the Hamilton Cafe led by President A. D. Bharatoux. Dr E H Sauvignet spoke on health and community welfare, urging preventive care and the Kiwanis slogan one for all and all for one. Guests included Rev Huston and Rev McKenzie. new member D Porter inducted. Joint Kiwanis Rotary meeting slated for Dec 22. next director election forthcoming. Special notice: San Antonio Express to start early morning delivery in Laredo tomorrow by S A Westbrook.

Laredo Kiwanis Club Hamilton Cafe A. D. Bérdeaux H. Sauvignet Wiwanis Laredo Huston Episcopal Church McKenzie D. Porter Kiwanis Kiwanis & Board of Rotary Clubs San Antonio Express S. A. Westbrook

Roll Call At Rio Grande Lodge 378 Attended By Grand Master

The Rio Grande Lodge No. 378 Independent Order of Odd Fellows held its annual roll call at the hall last night with about 200 members and families present. Grand Master Joe Murray of San Antonio gave the principal address after toastmaster J N Worsham introduced speakers. Rebekah lodge’s Joseph Netzer honored retiring noble grand Mrs Mary Pratt with a medal, Verna Kelly was praised for violin work, and little Nellie Ward delighted guests with a dance.

Rio Grande Lodge No Independent Ordér of Odd Fellows State Grand Lodge Joe Murray San Antonio Noffe, Hawk Johnson Odd Fellows J. N. Worsham Murray Joseph Netzer Rebekah Lodge Mary Pratt Verna Kelly Nellie Ward

Special Meeting of Laredo Lodge No 522 Moose

Loyal Order of Moose will hold a special meeting at 1117 Lincoln Street on Friday December 9 at 8 p m Every member is required to attend Very important business on sickness and distress Dictator A Simms announces the session

Laredo Loyal Order of Moose Lincoln Street

Various local notices and advertisements from Corpus Christi

A collage of notices includes imports at Laredo port and marine gear, Gruen watches at L Daiches, beauty shop reopens in Lincoln Street, candy orders from Olympia Candy Co, fishing and plumbing ads, a civil case vs Palacios still in court, marriage license for Fuentes Vara, electric heaters, cut flowers from Green Florist, bull and tiger fight in Nuevo Laredo, sermon by Rev Huston, and Christmas work offers for students.

Olympia Candy Co Sanitary Grocery Co Merchants State Bank & Trust Co L G. Palacios L. Daiches B. Juarez Plumbing Phone Crockett 410 Avenue C 8Th St San Antonio Texas Nuevo Laredo el Otro Lado

Salvation Army Kettle Drive comes to Laredo for Christmas dinner

The Salvation Army kettle will appear Saturday in Laredo marking the start of the annual drive to raise funds for Christmas dinners for the poor. Public donations can be placed in street kettles or mailed to Salvation Army headquarters at 408 Matamoros Street. Make checks payable to the Salvation Army, Captain Grief.

Salvation Army Laredo Matamoros Street Captain Grief

Train Arrival Time Delayed Beginning Sunday

The I. & G. N. train will arrive at 5 15 p m instead of 4 45 p m each afternoon starting Sunday as winter time begins. No other changes are announced.

Ol Qvinter

Initiation for Catholic Daughters on December 11

Members and candidates are invited to meet on San Agustin Plaza and attend mass as a group at the cathedral at 7 46 AM. The notice urges participation by all in the event scheduled for Sunday morning December 11.

Catholic Daughters of America San Agustin Plaza

Today’s Alberta by elections and college debates

By elections occur today in Alberta after a government change. Amherst Williams and Wesleyan students debate “The Limitation of Armaments.” George W. Perkins to wed Linn Merck of West Orange New Jersey. Regents discuss medicine school amalgamation at University of Michigan. Indiana Historical Commission hosts annual conference in Indianapolis. Fifty four railroads plan wage reduction talks with employees in New York and eastern territory.

Alberta Amherst Williams Wesleyan Indiana Indianapolis Indiana Historical Commission Mississippi Ohio River New York

Repair shop ad from Laredo Nash Co

A Laredo Nash Co advertisement promotes a fully equipped shop with skilled mechanics who can quote prices before starting work. The note emphasizes high standards and upfront estimates for automobile repairs.

Laredo Nash CO

Chamber of Commerce Board Weighs Directory Gifts and Road Links

The board met at 4 pm to transact routine business. Members including Matthes, Mackin, Bobbitt, Brennan, Salinas, Rodriguez, Netzer, Clingenpeel, Hal Brennan and Mims attended. They voted to gift the high school with a city directory and Congressional Record volumes for 1919 and 1920, discussed extending good roads to Zapata county, and considered Mexican customs broker tax changes. The group pledged cooperation to move American merchandise through the gateway and addressed various routine matters.

Chamber of Commerce F. A. Matthes Sam Mackin Robert L. Bobbitt M. W. Brennan B. G. Salinas J. Rodriguez J. C. Netzer BE. G. Clingenpeel Hal L. Brennan R. K. Mims Laredo Zapata Webb County Committee On Trade Relations Mexico

Georgia Governor Hardwick’s Long Political Path

Thomas W. Hardwick, entering his fiftieth year, built a rare career by serving in the U S Senate before becoming Georgia governor. A Georgia native and lawyer, he moved from the state legislature to the U S House in 1898, then to the Senate in 1914, where his early career featured many contests and a reputation as a conservative Southern Democrat.

United States Senate Thomas W. Hardwick Congress Georgia Hardwick Augustus O. Bacon

A Bailey Lesson in History Past Highlights

This item compiles brief historical notes from December 9 across years 1809 to 1919. It cites William Henry Harrison negotiating a treaty with the Kickapoos at Vincennes in 1809, Napoleon taking Longwood in 1815, John Reynolds becoming Illinois governor in 1830, Samuel Woodworth’s death in 1842, the 1891 Unitarian conference in Cincinnati, the 1895 Venezuela-Britain ultimatum, the 1896 Rajah shipwreck, and Wilson urging coal miners back to work in 1919, plus a Baptist revival led by Evangelist Kennedy with daily services.

William Henry Harrison Vincennes Napoleon Longwood St. Helena John Reynolds Illinois Samuel Woodworth New York City Scituate Mags Central State Conference of Unitarian Churches Cincinnati Venezuela Britina Guiana Bristol Channel Wilson

Bargain Bargains at La Campana Store Offer Dolls and Sparkles

La Campana, the big store, advertises wide assortments and cheap prices with special bargains on large dolls, wire works, and sparklers at 517 San Agus Tin Avenue.

la Campana San Agustin Avenue

City Fogs Said to Cost England More Than Unemployment

A historical report claims fog in cities causes greater annual loss for England than unemployment. The statement highlights economic impact attributed to dense urban fog, reflecting concerns about air quality, productivity, and public health during that era.

England

Olga Gorokoff: The Power Behind Lenin in Russia

London reports Olga Gorokoff, a charismatic red hot Communist described as the real ruler of Russia, wields influence over Lenin and the Red Army. Born in central Russia, she rose from battalion colonel to Lenin's ally, exerting political control while remaining fiercely independent and devoted to democracy.

London Rasputin Joan of Arc Napoleon Ivan the Terrible Olga Gorokoff Lenin Russi Olga Russia Petrograd Red Red Army

When You Are Constipated And Liver Disorder Remedy

An old health note urges taking two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to ease bowel movement and correct liver disorders. It promises a gentle laxative effect without unpleasantness and relief from a dull, stupid feeling often linked to constipation.

Hunting Prohibited in Pastures with Strict Trespass Prosecution

Notice states hunting in any pastures is strictly forbidden and trespassers will be vigorously prosecuted.

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