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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1923
Page
4
The Times pledges neutrality while noting censorship and unreliable reports from Nuevo Laredo. It asserts difficulty in obtaining accurate Mexican news, discusses potential revolutions, and urges readers to await verifiable facts amid tension along the border.
Webb county stockmen voted to continue tick eradication work for the coming year, after a twelve member committee recommended continuation. County Judge A Winslow laid out the tick eradication fund status and the county commissioners face a decision on funding as cattle must be tick free to be moved to market.
The piece argues tax reduction should be nonpartisan, urging Congress to cut burdens despite party lines. It cites Democratic leaders' statements supporting Mellon's plan and warns Republicans to act, emphasizing economic need over politics and the dangers of high taxes.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans area says tonight will be rain and somewhat colder, with continued rain possible on Wednesday. Weather details emphasize damp, cooler conditions ahead.
Observations show maximum temperature 69 degrees minimum 44 with southeast wind. Sky cloudy and overcast.
Stockholm December 11 The struggle between motor omnibuses and private railways in Sweden reaches a perilous stage. A railroad managing director warns that unfair bus competition may force a crown permission to discontinue local service if rates cannot drop. Bus operators reply that railroads failed to cut rates, driving passengers to sixty bus lines along the route.
Dr Meyerhof of Kiel and Dr A V Hill of London share the Nobel Prize for medicine for discoveries on muscle movement. Meyerhof lectured in New York Baltimore and Boston last year invited by the Rockefeller Foundation. German recognition has been slow as he holds no chair at a German university.
Cool wet conditions after recent rain improve pasture and range readiness for winter grazing. Livestock forage is plentiful with fresh growth across Webb and neighboring counties, while onion transplants gain vigor. Farmers expect some delay finishing transplanting due to ongoing rain and cooler forecasts.
Rev WoA, longtime pastor of the First Baptist Church at Frederick Oklahoma, received an urgent invitation to attend the homecoming week of his former church and its members. Despite other duties, he will travel from Dallas to participate and return to Laredo mid next week. The Laredo Baptist congregation expresses appreciation as Mr Knight proves the old saying that a prophet is honored in all countries.
Beginning January 1 the Lareno Creamery Co. will conduct its business strictly on a cash basis. This notice appears in the public domain dated 18-3-12t.
An advertisement targets youths with skin blemishes, warning against unproven remedies and endorsing Black and White Ointment as a trusted, economical solution. It touts the 50c size offering more value than the 25c and claims broad dealer availability.
Ronalio Jesus Lira, infant son of Mauricio Lira and Piequinto Saucedo de Lira, was baptized Sunday afternoon at San Agualin with sponsors Sr. Julian Flores and Srnta. Antonia Flores. Rev. Father Jesus Prieto, O. M. J., officiated.
Milan Branca Bros tonic Fernet Branca praised by European physicians for indigestion and vigor. It won grand prize at the Paris exposition in 1900. For sale by John Brunt at 11-7-3m with daily opportunities advertised.
Various retail notices including doll millinery at Piggly Wiggly and New Royal Fruit Store ads for pecans and chocolates, a Hidalgo street fire call with no damage, Shamrock Bar meal hours in Nuevo Laredo, and an official tick eradication plan discussion. Also public notices on stray animals and local crafts and services.
After Christmas, activity slows as operators head home. In Webb ZaPat a and Jim Hogg counties a planned 1924 boom awaits with drills to high gravity sand in Schott and Mid-Cjubos fields. Magnolia No. 16 and Nueva No. 1 yielded about 100 barrels daily at 1700 feet. Killam and others plan immediate drilling after holidays.
Judge Winslow reports Webb County has spent 53,044 on tick eradication through 1923 with 29,048 yearly ongoing costs and a net deficit of 8,044 after debts. Tax funds will cover about 37,225, leaving a looming shortfall even before dip purchases and salaries. A committee should seek relief from the Live Stock Sanitary Commission as county officials discuss options.
Catholic Daughters of America announce a business meeting this evening at 7 30 o clock at the K C Hall. Members are urged to attend and participate in planned discussions and upcoming events.
Laredo citizen J C Stein reports relief after two boxes of Doan's Pills eased frequent nighttime kidney distress and backache. Ad claims tested remedy and urges readers to buy at 60 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Marshall Neilan secured a long term contract for the Studio String Quartette, a portable motion picture orchestra, to accompany his film The Eternal Three at the Royal Theatre. The ensemble includes E E McCargar Cecil Crandall F D Pendleton and Ray S Martinez with two violins a cello and a bass viol. They have performed for many stars including Mary Pickford Norma Talmadge Mae Murray and Charlie Chaplin and are regarded as among the best in film music.
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