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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1922
Page
5
Police Commissioner Wright advocates raising speed limits in city districts to cut accidents and congestion. He argues stricter penalties are needed to deter violators and notes witnesses struggle to measure speed and secure convictions. He warns speeding endangers pedestrians and urges prompt action.
The piece argues that rail and coal strikes harmed farmers and consumers by delaying supply and raising prices. It urges incoming Congress to pass legislation to curb strikes and reduce ripple effects on the public, noting many suffer while workers protest.
Dee of Three Rivers, Michigan, once paid $54,000 for a single strawberry variety, Rockhill, bred by Harlow Rockhill. The financier, now a noted strawberry leader, cites family as key to his career and aims to lift horticulture through breeder cooperation and new standards. Beatty notes four other varieties he introduced have become nationwide crops.
Annual meeting of the shareholders of The Merchants State Bank & Trust Company of Laredo Texas will be held at the bank building Tuesday January 9 1923 at 10 00 A M for the election of directors for the ensuing year and other business as legally may come before the meeting.
The Laredo Rotary Club heard E B Zachry on good roads linking Laredo to Miranda City and surrounding areas, and W O Richards on Texas oil field developments. The program praised local cooperation to attract oil industry, with music by Jose Colina and a festive reception.
Review notes the Manville Bros Comedians' stage show "Maggie and Jiggs" as uproarious and wasteful of laughs with strong performances by A. G. MacManus and others. It praises the cast, orchestra, and humor while hinting at rib aching laughter and a postshow Musterole remedy. The paper previews future productions "The Price She Paid" and "The Woman and the Devil" slated for upcoming nights.
The Trussell-Thompson No 1 well on the Oscar Thompson ranch reached 2058 feet with oil sands four feet away as casing dried. Oil men in Laredo report the sand as richest yet found in Texas and anticipate a major producer in Jim Hogg County. Morgan-Thompson No 1 shows heavy production prospects and may yield 150 to 200 barrels daily, with South Plains-Coursen-Matches No 1 set to follow next week. A drilling boom is rising as oil men from North Texas Oklahoma and California visit Laredo fields and acreage changes surge.
Construction started this morning on the six story Hamilton Hotel in Laredo. Dielmann of the Dielmann Construction Co directs a large crew laying foundation and basement as plans promise a modern, first class lodging with swift completion.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to all friends who helped during the passing and death of husband, brother, and father Luis M. Benavides. They received floral tributes and help at the funeral from supportive people.
An important meeting of the Laredo Post of the American Legion and all ex-service men in Laredo will be held at Elks Hall on next Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The gathering aims to act on the proposed bonus bill to be submitted to the next regular session of the Texas Legislature in January.
Anecdotal observations expose social pretensions and quirks in Laredo society. Quips target fashion, smoking cars, baby buggies, and flirtations, with humorous cautions about gossip and manners. Louise the stenographer comments on male behavior and social warmth.
Advertisements show Sames Moore & Co sprinkler system near I N freight depot, Whitman's Chocolates, Sonora News Co listings, fruit cakes, real estate partner seeks role, Royal Fruit Store holiday goods, Zella mystery girl at Alanville Bros, Christmas cards, and various local services. Also notes humorous quips, theater previews, photography, Goodyear shop, plumbing, furniture rentals, and Christmas shopping prompts.
A reflective remark notes a hard lesson from a past experience and vows to avoid repeating a situation influenced by another man. The speaker emphasizes personal resolve and cautions against relying on someone else for guidance or support in the future.
Anniversaries mark the 183rd death of George Washington and the 100th Bottle Riot anniversary in Dublin. Hannukah begins at sunset. The Wisconsin Products Exposition opens in Milwaukee with state displays. The Governors Conference opens at White Sulphur Springs. Cardinalate elevation occurs in Rome. Rural credit talks start at the National Council of Farmers’ Co operative Marketing Association convention in Washington.
International Great Northern Railroad announces holiday ticket sale December 23 and 24 with a final limit of January 4, 1928. Full information available at stations and on the line.
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