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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1923

Page

9

Chamberlain Medicine Co offers trial family medicines for 6 cents

A 6 cent offer from Chamberlain Medicine Co of Des Moines Iowa invites readers to bend their name and address on a slip and mail it with 5 cents to receive a trial package. The bundle includes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs colds and flu symptoms plus Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and Chamberlain's Silver for burns wounds and skin issues.

Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain

Notice of Estate Administration David Mosten Webb County

Texas Webb County notices indebted to or holding claims against the estate of David Mosten deceased must present claims within the legal period. Charles Le Baron Jr administrator, Major in the U S Army, appointed Nov 22 1923, invites settlements at his Fort McIntosh Webb County Texas residence.

State OF Texas Webb David Mosten Webb County A. Winslow Said County Fort McIntosh Charles LE Baron U. S. Army

National Guards 83rd Anniversary and Notable 1924 Convention News

The 108th Field Artillery of Philadelphia marks its 83rd anniversary as the first unit named National Guards. Archbishop Moeller begins his 75th year. Gov elect William J. Fields to take Kentucky office, replacing Edwin P. O’Morrow. Saskatchewan Conservatives convene in Saskatoon. Missouri Poultry Show opens in Kansas City. Republican National Committee decides 1924 convention date and venue in Washington. Mrs. Fidith Vanderbilt seeks a fourth term as North Carolina State Fair leader in Raleigh.

108Th Field Artillery Philadelphia Unite States National Guards Henry Moeller Cincinnati William J. Fields Kentucky Edwin P. oMrrow Saskatchewan Saskatoon Kansas City Republican National Committee Washington Fidith Vanderbilt North Carolina Agricultural Society Raleigh

Tuesday club meetings and social events listed

The Tuesday Music and Literary Club meets at the High School Auditorium at 4 PM with Mrs Clingenpeel leading. The Junior Auxiliary gathers at the Rectory at 4 PM. Mrs EB Foster will entertain the Tuesday Bridge Club with an evening party. The WMS of the Methodist Church will hold a bazaar at the church starting at 1 PM.

World Labor Conference Opens At The Hague

December 11 marks the opening of the World Labor Conference Against War in The Hague while the Irish Free State Parliament completes its orderly organizational steps.

World Labor Conference Against War The Hague

Down the Hill and Passing Notices in Baltimore Sun

Fragments describe sorrowful scenes and farewells with references to Frail, the weary, and mournful hill. The page notes social visits across cities, hospital updates, and a bridge luncheon, listing attendees and hostesses in a period-appropriate tone.

Tucker to Succeed Bishop Rhinelander in Pennsylvania

The Rt Rev Henry St George Tucker named to succeed Bishop Rhinelander of Pennsylvania after his resignation. Tucker, Episcopal missionary bishop of Kyoto, Japan, is son of Rt Rev Beverly Tucker, VP and coadjutor bishop of southern Virginia. They sit as father and son in the American House of Bishops, first such instance. Tucker graduated from the University of Virginia and led in northern Japan before becoming president of St Pauls College in Tokio and consecrated bishop of Kyoto in 1912.

Henry St. George Tucker Rhinelander Pennsylvania Das Episcopal Kyoto Japan Tucker Beverly BP. Tucker Southern Virginia American House of Bishops University of Virginia St. Paul's College Tokio

Notes on Sport and Games Through the Ages

The article surveys sportive history from Theodosius abolishing the Olympics in 394 A.D. to a 1896 revival in Athens, notes a new Calder Jockey Club racecourse for Montreal opening next June, cites Idaho’s weakened basketball prospects, criticizes Pacific Coast boxing’s four round format, and recalls a London charity boxing bout featuring veteran leg amputees from a prior war.

Theodosius the Great Athens Calder Jockey Club Montreal Dominion University of Idaho Pacific Coast London Nelson

Landowners Prohibit Hunting on Webb County Pastures

W H and R F Jennings control about 79000 acres in Webb County Texas known as Habra Farias Hulsache Novillos Jos San Ignacio El Quiete Charco Potrero en el Medio pastures. They obtain a Webb County District Court Writ of Injunction forbidding hunting or trespassing and warn violators face contempt of court.

W. H. & R. F. Jennings L. A. Ortiz Webb County Texas Habra Farias Hulsache Novillos Jos San Ignacio el Quiete Charco Potrero En el Medio District Court W. AH A. F. Jennings

Perished Together in Fire Above Restaurant

Charles Neathery aged 35 and his wife aged 26 died in a fire that destroyed their home above their restaurant in Edwardville Illinois. The blaze started in the kitchen and spread to the second floor via rear stairs the only route to the apartment. Both bodies were burned beyond recognition.

Associated Press Edwardaville Ill Charles Neathery

Salvation Army Opens Annual Laredo Drive

The Salvation Army finalizes plans for its annual appeal at a noon Hamilton Hotel meeting in Laredo. Coordinator J C Netzer announced territory assignments and urged teams to mobilize as Colonel Hickok praised volunteers and Chaplain Wrebt and Mr. Murray prepared to extend the drive.

Salvation Army Laredo Hamilton WH Hotel R. S. Bobbitt Dallas Joe Cl Netzer Blt. Henry C M. Henry W. T. Neblett Asher Smith Ed Russell C. Mann J. W. Thomas J. W. Brewster W. V. Townsend Davis I. Goodman F. W. Mally Jas. B. Doark O. F E. Riebe Lawrence Wright Allen Matthes Colonel Hickok A. F. Neff J. W. Thompson A. B. Muller I’. A. Bass Thos. H. Ward Oscar H. Guinn Justing Atking Gong Mr. Netyer Eich Prop Sapobeg Patten Alo Hickok Port Meloteah Todeciy Dame Wood Wrebt Mr. Murray Mort Mcintosh Thompson G. Wood Southwestern Division

Market Recovery Reveals Elevation in January Contracts

Associated Press New York dispatch notes a rebound in the coboon market as about 4 a bale tramp pes cueda are recovered today. January contracts rise to 4225, up six points from yesterday's closing quote.

Associated Prep New York

Military Budget in Swiss Desert Training Excess

In the Swiss desert the W2d receipts total 255,000,000 francs against 29,000,000 francs expenditure. The military department reports 84,000,000 francs as trantee. Heine 400,000 francs in excess of TAoh. Most of the sum funds instruction for recruits well beyond the previous year's quota.

Counterfeiters Complain Over Billion Mark Note Value

Berlin reports counterfeiters lament the decline in value of billion mark notes after heavy effort to produce them. The article notes the ancient gold beating process remains largely unchanged from earlier eras.

Associated Press Berlin

Communists 10 Commence War Says Statement

London reports the British communist party issues a statement asserting readiness to use any methods to fight reactionary capitalist forces and to adopt revolutionary tactics as an organized party. The cabinet meeting report notes Premier Baldwin received Conservative support and will remain head of government.

Associated Press London British Communist Party Paix Kiouress Commnist Tabor Exchange Telegraph Minn Baldwin

Blizzard Hits Dallas Today

Dallas weather reports show sleet snow and rain across the Panhandle and West Texas with a sharp temperature drop forecast for Dallas and vicinity. El Paso also faces a severe blizzard with long snowfall and gale winds causing property damage in the Rio Grande valley.

Associated Prose Dallas Texas Dee Panhande West Texas el Paso Weather Bureau Rio Grande Valley

Por ter Shot. Officer Jolley Charged in Texas

Birdie Porter was fatally shot in Tyler Texas on December 11. Officer M C Jolley was detained and charged with the shooting. Police say the incident stemmed from personal differences.

Associated Pres Tyler Texas Birdie Porter

Pierce kills wife and daughter then dies

Dallas Texas December 11 Peyton Pierce a carpenter killed his wife and his 14 year old daughter Ruth and shot himself through the head. Four other members of the family are being cared for by neighbors. Police said he was nearly penniless and unemployed which likely triggered the tragedy.

Associated Prose Dallas Texas Peyton Pierce Ruth Pierce

Fox farm seeks whale boat for feed supply

Dec 11. Dr W W Council of Cordova Alaska a surgeon town owner of a fox farm on Green Island 100 miles southwest has ordered a 26 foot whale boat built with gasoline motor and three harpoon guns to capture whales for fox feed and cut farm feed costs.

Cordova Alaska W. W. Council Green Island Here

De la Huerta forces advance amid Mexican capital siege

A chaotic radio and telegram report describes Vera Crug and De la Huerta's troops moving toward the capital as Geierab's command braces for an attack on Jalisco. Governor of Chihuahua, lan riquez, reportedly captured at Torreon while attempts to mediate Caltes and de la Huerta falter.

Vera Crag Dee St Tie Zaragoza Tory Carica Getopalae Ta Viberty Oevices Celaya Gaetna Jie Abesico Geierab Tetrada Cous Tiger

Farm and Ranch Loans Available in Local Counties

Loans up to $26,000 on farms and ranches in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties at 6 percent interest. Thos H Ward office in Joseph Building. IAE

Webb Zapata Jim Hogg Duval Thos. H. Ward Joseph Building

Mexican revolt uprisings prompt US military moves in Chihuahua

Dec reports state Lt General Martinez leads Northern forces with 1 000 troops to engage dissidents in Zameen and Jalisco while the 6th Cavalry and battalion troops prepare at Ojinaga. Telegraph links with Mexico City resume signaling federal control of the Cantas line. Senate receives treaties including Mexico claims conventions.

Fil Paso Texas Cleneral Martinez Chilinaiga Zameen Jalisco de Dathaerta Paso Martines Seth Reguirer Chihuahua Ojinaga 6Th Cavalry Elopaea Dee Tl Mexico Ctey Cantas Washington Congress Senate Coolidie

Senate deadlock in race for Interstate Commerce Chair

Washington December 11 the senate again in a deadlock resuming balloting for the chairman of the interstate commerce committee. Three ballots were taken with Cummins 30 votes Smith 34 and La Follette 7. Balloting to continue tomorrow.

Associated Press Washington Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Cummins Smith la Pollette

Birthday Honors in Belwhans and Ohio Figures

Queen Elizabeth of the Belwhans born in Bavaria 48 years ago today marks a royal birthday note. Ada Louise Comstock first woman college president born Moorhead Minnesota seven years ago today. Most Rev Henry Moeller head of Cincinnati archdiocese born in Cincinnati 74 years ago today. Senator Simeon D Fess born in Allen County Ohio 62 years ago today.

Queen Elizabeth of Bavaria Ada Louise Comstock Tad Ciffe College Moorhead Minn Henry Moeller Archdiocese of Cincinnati Simeon D. Fess United States Ohio Allen County

Way Opened to Solve Problem in Reparations Talks

Associated Press reports Washington announced a development in reparations discussions with Germany. A statement from the White House says two expert committees may be formed to balance Germany's budget and stabilize its currency, and to address capital questions raised by the reparations plan.

Washington Beva Awutepe Guy Tat Vie Ulin Germany White House

New York Court Orders Campaign Expense Accounting

The state attorney general's office pursues a suit to compel the New York Association League to file an account of its 1922 fall primary and general election expenditures. The action follows an appellate court ruling that the league is a political organization and must disclose its campaign costs.

Associatedd Press New York Deedle Phe State Attorey Peaicrals

Short-Lived Revolution in Lisbon Suppressed Quietly

An AP report from Lisbon says a revolutionary movement rose last night but was quickly subdued. Government forceful response compelled rebels to surrender and order returned without bloodshed. The president visited the Lisbon barracks and naval arsenal as conditions returned to normal.

Ty Associated Press Lisbon Naval

Kellogg Nomination as Ambassador to Britain Confirmed

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee favored Kellogg of Minnesota for ambassador to Great Britain and the nomination was later confirmed.

Associated Press Washington Frank Kellogg Minnesota Great Britain Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kellogg

Verdict for husband in Gorman Webb estate dispute

In New York on December 11, Surrogate Poley ordered a verdict for Charles Webb, husband of the late Gertrude Gorman Webb, in the contest over her two million dollar estate. The suit was brought by her father Jennings Gorman of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and four other relatives.

Associated Press New York Charles Webb Gertrude Gorman Webb Country Club Rye Poley

British Blind Get Good Training

London’s St Dunstane training center for ex servicemen blinded in the war has graduated over 3,000 men. Graduates work as shoe-makers piano tuners cabinet polishers and clerks earning livelihoods for themselves and dependents. A blind eight-piece band at a London dance hall showcases training outcomes.

Associated Press London St. Dunstane St. Dunstans

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Theodore Newhoff Corsica England George D. Cummins Reformed Episcopal Church Smyrna Del Lutherville Louis Napoleon Napoleon I Trenton N. J Florence Italy Rome Theodore B. Lyman Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina St. Louis Cork Ireland TIMMS Money Makers Omerk Inn Imegane Able Flour Violet Oberfecht Society the Heights Wending Wales Gidd Folger Mckinsey Baltimore Sun Dro HM. Austin North Baltimore Holcomb Davidson Colle Mro Reyverly Seoth Hall San Antonio Tall Femiund Moser Charles Moser Mr. R. L. Bobbitt HW. J. Sutton Mr. Sutton Grace Simpeon Knw Mercy Hospital Tournament Club G. W. Derby Piayeu Club Memore -Mesdanes Kid Johnston Hateell Christen Windles Younkty Hallenests Mesdames A Austin J. B. Hardin Waco Vera Cruz Tampics Enriquez Chihuahus Cap Blizzard Vera Crug Deu de Ola Ffuerta Ceemeray Aloameine Berger Alexie Roatwiny Tampico Colave Allies
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