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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1922
Page
3
The Laredo Times lists daily and weekly subscriptions with U S Mexico Canada delivery options. Rates include monthly 50 cents and yearly 5 dollars for daily copy, and weekly 2 dollars annual with various six month and three month options. Payment in advance required.
A brief notice directs all correspondence to Penn Publishing Co in Laredo Texas with telephone 43 and reference to mail routing details.
A standard disclaimer from the Associated Press about republication rights appears. The notice states AP's exclusive entitlement to use for republication all dispatches credited to it or not credited in the paper and the local news published.
The piece recalls a 24 year German lease of Qingdao and Shantung after the murder of a German official, the transfer to Japanese control during World War I, and the postwar plan for Japanese evacuation to let China resume sovereignty. It notes American plans to protect foreigners, including Marines, if bandit activity rises as China struggles to govern coastal ports.
Trained soldiers demobilized by lesser chiefs meet strong opposition from government troops. The situation is grave, affecting foreigners and Chinese peasants alike, with locals historically the most affected by ongoing difficulties.
In Webb county the oil boom continues with four new wells in the Laredo district and a deeper Carnahan No 7 in Schott Field. The Alonzo No 1 yields 100 barrels daily, J K Hughes No 1 150 bpd, Schott No 10 100 bpd, Noret No 2 100 bpd, and Carnahan No 7 about 150 bpd. Operators include Joe Cathriner and Miler J Shaw with Sandefer & Co. and Cavanaugh Oil Co. in multiple leases north of Reiser and Aviators Fields. The piece also notes continued spudding and casing work across Webb county.
Mixed candy sold at 20 cents per pound by Laredo Vandy Company. Also notes a hospital birth and various rental listings. The Laredo Miranda City Dilton highway contract awarded with construction expected to start within ten days. Local shoe shop Perry Clark and room rentals at 1601 Hidalgo listed. District court criminal docket to be called through January 6.
A collage of misc items lists plumbing and furniture services with phone numbers, baby news, candy ads, flowers, electrical contractors, a drilling outfit, and local event notices. It mentions Wormser Brothers radio music program, a Christmas candy sale, and Guadalupe chapel feast with mass and concerts in Laredo Texas.
A Louisiana land company hired a night labor agent to recruit Black workers from a Mississippi plantation. Rebels fired on the landing, killing three men and wounding others. Louisiana authorities say they will prosecute for enticing labor trespass and shooting. The piece notes labor agents prey on workers, with regional tone emphasizing dangers and law.
A 1922 letter from Laredo Texas thanks Mrs Puig Regent of the Catholic Daughters of America for a donation of 110.60 to the Laredo Council Boy Scouts of America from a benefit dance to fund the council. The note calls the event a grand success and notes the fundraising purpose.
The Royal Theatre screens A Fool There Was on Tuesday and Wednesday. Emmett J Flynn directs a Venice Grand Canal replica noted for fidelity and romance. A $2000 bill for a single scene reportedly did not shake Mr Fox.
Paris socialites debut bobbed hair wigs crafted from gold and silver thread. The metallic headscrips highlight trendsetting ensembles as society circles admire shimmering styles.
Notice posted by A M Bruni warns hunters to stay out of specified pastures. Dated October 19, 1922.
Years ago Berlin women chased fashion with bold purple blue green and mauve hair dye. The trend faded quickly, leaving only memories of the colorful era.
Police recovered an overcoat stolen from an automobile. The coat will be returned to the owner after he identifies it at City Hall. City Marshal M Brennan issued the notice via the local office. Ad 129-81.
The Cento Social Fronterizo Club of Nuevo Laredo held its annual election at the club house last night naming D. Echa varria as President and Miguel S. Saldafia as Secretary and Treasurer. Lic. J. M. Terceto Justo 8. Penn Matias de Liano Zeferino Espinosa Jose Moreno Amilie Pedro Gonzalez join as Directors with RR. K. Mima R. M. Gonzalez Roy Campbell and Roberto Zuiiga as Honorary Directors.
The Manville Bros Comedians, a major tent theater troupe, arrived in Laredo and set up their large tent on the Texas Mexican block near the old station building. Corpus Christi papers praise their show as a great hit with large daily crowds, urging locals to attend tonight.
County commissioners awarded a contract to Peterman Robinson and Neyland of Laredo for the highway from Laredo to Miranda City and Olston at 384.70.54. The bid underlines gravel costs and extra work, with a nine to ten day start plan and an expected cost around 150000.
The Ukranian National Chorus, a 51 member composed group of notable artists, will give a January 1 concert in El Paso Texas before continuing to the west coast for a U S tour. They are touring the United States and Canada after a recent New York formation.
Spanish trading ad notes Fernet Branca tonic by Branca Bros Milan praised by European physician Dr Lorenz Vienna for indigestion and vigor. Won grand prize at Paris exposition 1900. For sale by John Bruni. 12 4-1m.
Hr L Jackson, the wideawake undertaker, adds a new gray motorized hearse to the establishment. He keeps up with the procession as the latest model arrives, with some quipping they will die before they ride in such a motor car.
Ten inmates lined up on the sidewalk left Webb County jail singing as they were handed over to a state penitentiary agent Sunday night to begin their sentences. The list includes Gumersindo Mendoza five years for liquor laws violation and several burglars and theft offenders with terms ranging from one to five years. Willie Smith, colored, received two years for assault to murder.
Rt. Rev. W. T. Capers visited Christ Church in Laredo for a packed day with the rector Rev. Chns. W. Cook and congregation. He celebrated communion at 7:30 a.m. spoke to the church school at 9:30, preached at 10:30 on the Wise Men, addressed the Brotherhood of St. Andrew at 4:00, and confirmed sixteen at 7:30 p.m. before leaving for San Antonio.
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