Local ads and notices from Laredo business listings
Daily compiled notes list new pecans honey and fruit store deals at New Royal Fruit and Candy Store 616 Flores Avenue. also marriage licenses issued Gonzalo Yzaguirre to Lilia Yzaguirre Emilio Navarro to Emeteria Vela and Victor Gonzalez to Josefina Martinez with festive holiday promotions and Christmas tree offerings from Royal Fruit Store and Queen Candy Co.
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Royal Fruit Store
Royal Fruit & Candy Store
Flores Ave
Merchants
Shamrock
Royal Fruit and Candy
Flores Avenue
Geo. Lake
Gonzalo Yzaguirre
Lilia Yzaguirre
Emilio Navarro
Emeteria Vela
Victor Gonzalez
Josefina Martinez
Fuerst & Kroemer
New Orleans
Platz
Milwaukee
New Royal Fruit and Candy Store
Hackenberger
Fidel Cantu
Local Harding Memorial Fund Committee Formed
A new local association was formed to solicit contributions to the Harding Memorial Fund with committees to call on residents. Donations will be sent to Eugene Nolte of Seguin, under Coolidge’s honorary presidency and state heads. Checks payable to The Times marked Harding Memorial Fund. Beulah Pfeiffer and her father Frank Pfeiffer fielded a venison gift after a hunting trip in chaparral.
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Harding Memorial Fund
The
Times
Eugene Nolte
Seguin
Coolidge
Harding Memorial Association
Neff
Nolte
Beulah Pfeiffer
Frank Pfeiffer
Beulah
Hat Trends in Robin Hood Era with Allan Dwan
Allan Dwan reveals a cork helmet addition to his hat collection for Douglas Fairbanks In Robin Hood. He plans period costumes for the United Artists release at the Royal Theatre and notes cash-only business starting January 1 from Laredo Creamery Co.
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Allan Dwan
Douglas Fairbanks
Robin Hood
Dwan
Egypt
South Africa
Knights
Diwan
United Artists
Royal Theatre
Allan
Pollock Named Superintendent of Naval Observatory
The Navy promotes Capt Edwin T Pollock to superintendent of the Naval Observatory in Washington. A native of Ohio, he graduated from Annapolis at 21, rose to captain in 1917, and served in the Virgin Islands and as acting governor. He commanded the transport George Washington during the late war.
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United States Navy
Naval Observatory
Washington
Edwin T. Pollock
Charles Wilkes
M. F. Maury
Asaph Hall
Simon Newcomb
Pollock
Ohio
Annapolis
United States
Virgin Islands
George Washington
England to introduce breakfast foods from English wheat
Associated Press reports that England will begin producing breakfast foods from wheat grown in Britain. Currently most breakfast cereals are imported from Canada with a smaller portion from the United States. The new factory aims to supply Great Britain and its colonies as demand grows rapidly.
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Associated Press
London
England
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Clara Keith Circle Christmas party hosted by Mrs Clingenpeel
The Clara Keith Circle plans a Christmas party hosted by Mrs E G Clingenpeel at 1720 Chihuahua in the afternoon on Friday. The note mentions Saturday as the following day in the schedule.
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Clara Keith
E. G. Clingenpeel
Chihuahua
Coolidge Campaign Headquarters Set in Chicago
General campaign operations for President Coolidge will open in Chicago on December 27. James Good formerly a U S representative from Iowa is chosen to manage the president's Midwest campaign efforts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Chicago
James Good
House
Iowa
Middle West
Texas Baptist convention cuts budget for 1924
In Dallas on Dec 14 the Texas Baptist general convention voted to reduce the proposed $200,000 missionary church budget by about one third. Officials indicated that all one year 1924 appropriations would be cut as part of an economy policy adopted by the executive board.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Texas Baptist General Convention
An Old Clock and Town News Snippets
A sentimental poem titled An Old Clock is followed by local social notes. Messages mention residents Henry Smith, Fred Werner, Augiat Wormser, Dionisio Garcia, Otis Walker, and J. B. Reeves traveling or returning from cities in the region. Womans Missionary Society meetings, a Christmas bazaar at the Methodist church, and Catholic Daughters officers are recorded with holiday plans and charity baskets for Christmas Eve.
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K. C. Hall
Catholic Daughters of America
Teabella
B. O. Puig
Horace Hamlin
B. J. Leyendecker
Corrine Dallmer
John Convery
Callie Kline
Margarita Canseco
Monitor
Blue Sky Law drive to purge Texas listed by secretary
Austin Texas December 14 a concerted drive to rid the state of blue sky operators has been announced by S L Staples secretary of state Prosecuting attorneys have been asked to pursue violators and judges urged to warn grand juries to focus on this issue No prosecutions have yet been filed under the blue sky law but preparations are in place to act when violations are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
S. L. Staples
Staples
Ulster Government Buys Willsborough Castle Estate
The Ulster government purchases Willshormuch Castle in County Town as an official residence for the Governor General the Duke of Abercorn. The castle, named Baron's Court, sits at a remote border area in Belfast and stands among Ireland’s finest country mansions.
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Associated Press
Guellas
Ulster Government
Willshormuch Castle
County Town
Duke of Abercorn
Baron's
Austria raises freight rates to meet railway deficit
Vienna report states Austria has increased freight rates by a percentage to address a railway deficit, with the rise still far below prewar levels. Passenger rate increases are under consideration.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Austria
World Industry Glances and Historic Firms Across Nations
Spain supplies a third of global work while Germany runs 250 beet sugar factories. An Ontario beekeeper reports one ton honey from 31 hives. Fifty years ago artificial ice began. Germany’s mercantile fleet has grown from 500000 to 2590400 gross tons. A Vancouver to Manchester steam service starts this month. Railroads in Washington and Oregon employ 15000 workers for lumber output. US candy uses 350000 tops yearly. AGC of US moves annual convention to Chicago next month. South Wales coalfield spans about 1000 square miles and leads British exports. A Swedish copper firm, 700 years old, is among the world’s oldest industrial firms.
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Spain
Germany
Ontario
Vaal
Vancouver
Manchester
England
Washington
Oregon
United States
Associated General Contractors
Chicago
South Wales
British Isles
Sweden
Reports of fierce fighting near Mexican border outposts
British press wires report heavy clashes between rebel forces and government troops near Celaya and Mexico City. The dispatch cites casualties and shifts in control as the revolt broadens, with officials in El Paso noting intensive hostilities and ongoing military movements.
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Associated Preas
el Paso
Texas
Jice
Revel Army
Cedarales Crcinia
Mexig
Warships removal urged in Brazilian naval race
A fragmented wire dispatch calls for withdrawal of warships amid a naval race in South America. Officials in Brazil and allied nations prepare plans as security and deterrence concerns rise.
Five Convicts Escape From Federal Penitentiary
Five prisoners en route from Fort Worth to Leavenworth jumped from a train in Caldwell Kansas escaping at night. Deton connected guard H W Connor led the party and identified four escapees as Charles Fowler W E Lindsey and Bill Turner all from Fort Worth with two more prisoners from Wichita Falls and Fort Worth. Thirteen others remained on board and did not attempt to flee.
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Associated Press
Wichita
Kan
Dee
Mort Worth
Federal
Leavenworth
Caldwell
Kansas
W. Connor
Fort Worth
Connor
Charles Fowler
W Oh. Lindsey
Bill Turner
Wichita Falls
Child Dies From Burns In Dallas Fire
Dallas report details the death of two year old Edna Minton daughter of Mr and Mrs W N Minton from clothing igniting on an open stove. The tragedy occurred in Dallas Texas on December 1.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Edna Minton
W.N. Minton
Baron Okura Aims to Replace Tokyo Museum Destroyed in Fire
Tokyo December 14 Baron Okura announced plans to replace the great museum he donated to Japan years ago. The building burned after the earthquake, destroying a collection valued at about 2.6 million dollars. Some relics were saved and stored in a fireproof warehouse as the fire neared.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Baron Okura
Nation Game
Tokio
Mexica Naval Officers Leave In Battle Drift
In a clipped wartime notice from the front, Mexican naval officers depart amid ongoing hostilities. The fragmentary text hints at loss, discipline, and strategic positions as influence shifts near the coast.
Socialists Resign Amid Turmoil In City
Fragmented text shows socialist figures resigning amid political turmoil. Names and places are unreadable, with scattered letters and garbled phrases. no clear events or dates emerge from the legible portions.
Census shows cotton lint and dye stock figures by month
The census bureau announced October lint totals of 579 190 bales and November dye figures of 828 bales, detailing October and November cotton stock movements.
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Weisippe
Britain Refuses to Pay US Debt Without European Aid
December 14 in the House of Commons Premier Bonar Law stated Britain could not settle debts to the United States unless Europe provided relief. This remark marked a pivotal stance amid postwar financial strain and Allied repayment questions.
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Bonar Law
House of Commons
Britain
United States
Europe
Employment figure in U S rail supported industries
About two million men are employed in the wool, mining, and factory sectors of the United States, producing materials used directly or indirectly by the railroads.
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United States
Bandits Active in China Again
Officials report renewed bandit activity in China with residents targeted for loot. A town’s defense weakened as groups, including individuals named in scattered notes, threaten local safety and order amid ongoing disturbances.
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China
Undefined trial details dominate UA defense argument
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a courtroom scene involving UA defense claims and a prosecutor, with references to witnesses, a hotel note, and questions about a suspect's residence and credibility. Names and clear facts are unreadable, leaving an unclear procedural outcome.
Public Safety Bill Advances in Dallas Legislature
A public safety bill approved today grants authorities power to arrest and detain individuals suspected of specified offenses without trial. The measure, described as strengthening public safety, faces further review and potential implementation steps.
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Jackin
Nin Haryo
Dall Mireann
Vienna publishers seek relief from paper trust
Vienna publishers appeal to the government for relief from the paper trust they say has raised newsprint costs by 0 percent above prewar levels. They cite higher labor costs as worsening their precarious position.
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Vienna
Associated Press
Quill Pens Return as Steel Pen Costs Rise
Germans revert to quill pens due to pen price surges. A steel pen now costs 200 million marks, placing ordinary writing tools beyond many people's reach.
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Associated Press
Leipsig
Nec
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W. BE. Smith
Queen Candy Co
W. E Smith
Royal Fruk
Sonora News Company
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Green
Phone Crockett
8Th St
San Antonio
Businees
Laredo
San Bernardo Avenue
R. M. Johnson
Islitas
Jos
Nezer
Lincoln Street
Royal Fruit and Candy Store
Feliz Hernandes
Ravell
Yeo Beauty Shoppe
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Corpus Chriati Atreet
B. Juarez
Harding
Laredo Creamery CO
A. PF
A. M
G. E, Teunisson
W. M
Money Makers
Mra
Violet 8
Onberfecht Society
Coolidge Headquarters
Margaret KE Sangster
Henry FL Smith
Cincinnati
Flks Club
Fred Werner
St Edward’s College’s College
Augiat Wormser
School of Mines
Calder
Coleig
Bert
Dionisio Garcia
University of Mexico
Mexico City
City
BF. Walker
Otis Walker
Linares
Mexico
J. BE. Reeves
Tampico
Uzele
Hannah Fate
Rose Walker
W. M.S. of the Baptist Church
J. T. Ince
Mesdames Rogers
Knight
Methodist Bazaar
Woman’s Missionary Society
Auxiliary
Ulster
Industry
Laredo Times
Lees
Mfa
Vito
Pape
Fechor
Brazil
Alicia
Ark
Kansas Penitentiary
W. PD. Burns
Burns
Texarkana
B. PF. Casey
O’keith
St. Louis
Newport
Benny Casey
Charles O'Keith
James Burns
Minturn
Yendins
Futon
Chaho
Poe Ming
Coburn
Bobo Oven
Cooeitius Bn Company
Ao Fear Font
Frances Eme Ogee
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