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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1922
Page
6
The Department of Agriculture pushes a new concrete fumigating plant at Laredo to rapidly treat freight cars from Mexico. Replacing the fire‑prone brick building, the fireproof facility costs about 42000 dollars, aims to prevent plant pests and protect traffic, and should be ready by mid February.
The Manville Brothers Comedians will remain over another week in Laredo presenting their repertoire at the tent theater. They drew a large crowd last night with The Devil and the Woman and will offer The Moonshiner's Daughter tonight as part of a schedule through Saturday. Zella will address inquiries via The Times columns next week.
The Federal Power Commission declares that RAW Morrison Clivemieat Padkeing of St. Louis Missouri has filed for a power development on the Crone River near Tamilee Horthweeferty. Objections requests for hearings and any supporting reports or data must be submitted to the Executive Secretary in Washington.
Fragmented report lists scattered figures and place names such as Pensandtt and Lewoer Valley with acres and vague forecasts. Indicates a weather and crop area uncertainty tied to Bermuda onion acreage in Texas, mentioning agencies like Truck Crop Reporting Service and entities lack clear dates.
Colman promotes a holiday selection with candies cakes and cake flour including White Crest Flour and a range of van fruits. The ad urges customers to try a sack and highlights multiple bake goods for Christmas.
Monte Collings and Kate Price head an exceptional cast in Rupert Hughes Irish comedy Come On Over. The Goldwyn picture, featuring familiar vaudeville veterans, opens at the Royal theatre for two days starting Sunday.
A notice offers five dollars to identify the person starting a rumor that gasoline sold at a station contains water. The message is signed JUAN LOPEZ and includes a numeric code 42-16-131.
Branca Brasciano product Fernet Branca from Milan Italy praised by European physician Dr Lorenz Vienna as a tonic for all ages and indigestion. Grand prize Paris exposition 1900 noted. Sold by John Bruni with date 12-1-1m. a Sat.
Circles crowd the Oscar Thompson ranch in Jin Hoge county as the Trussell-Thompson No. Tolon reaches 2058 feet awaiting cement drying to start drilling. Four Laredo District wells, Chacon Creek No. 1, Forrester No. 1, Wormser No. 1 and Moon No. 1, probe pay zones with depths near 2000 feet. A Cin-Pex Nuevo No. 16 site is prepared near Survey 605 south of Alonzo Jr. No. 1 with a derrick erected for soon drilling.
A feature interview with Zella, famed psychic touring with Manville Brothers Company. The piece praises her intellect and stage presence, notes her broad mind and empathy, and discusses her views on life, happiness, God, and the limits of her powers. It recalls her Kansas origins and early problem solving.
All members and their families are invited to the Latin American Club Posadas starting December 16 and continuing nightly through Christmas Night. Board of Directors.
Webb County Ninth Judicial District will take up the criminal docket Monday with cases set by District Attorney Walls. Lee Petzel’s assault to murder trial is scheduled for January 5 1923. Monday jurors will include Ernesto Garcia Luis Santos Salinas and Santiago Trervisio facing liquor law theft and seduction charges. The docket may run long especially if ex Sheriff Frank Robinson’s killing case from Nueces County starts January 3.
The Nuevo Laredo Speedway will be open for all comers and classes of cars on December 2 with entries due by December 20. To enter, send a full car description including make and rating to Jar HW Letts 208 Joseph Building Laredo Texas.
Prominent business figures visited Laredo yesterday including Paul M. Sarazan and Bert Sarizano of Dallas D F Leaver of Roachestar New York and Thomas Conro of Kansas City They came for business and pleasure and to enjoy old Mexico while in the area.
The Rialto Orchestra under director Alberto Garda plans to depart December 25 for a week at the Nueces Hotel in Corpus Christi. The group returns to its original venue, resuming its longtime partnership with the hotel for a short stay.
Holiday rates will be in effect on the International Great Northern Railroad with tickets on sale December 21, 22, 22, and 24 inclusive and final return limit January 4, 1928. Travel to points in Texas and Louisiana. Ask your agent for full information.
One year ago today December 16 the British parliament ratified the Irish Peace Treaty by an overwhelming majority reflecting a decisive political milestone.
Mrs Flora Dugarde Milton announces chorus carols and a Christmas Eve concert directed by Mrs Travis Bruce Bunn at 6 30. Mrs T A Austin presents pupils in recital at Hotel Hamilton 8 30 with a lengthy program of solo pieces and chamber works. A Woman's Club open meeting on Dec 18 features six hands piano, solos, readings and violin. Mr and Mrs Pierre Blanchard plan California move after his father’s death.
Public audition call for the reserve list and tele phone Choir Master referenced as 1349 J. Details scarce. attendees urged to confirm location and time with organizers.
Afield notes on Mme Johanna Gadski facing Pacific coast pushback over her husband’s pro German wartime ties. Lottie Fauscher to wed Ernest Busch. Calve to guest Mary Pickford in Hollywood and possibly star in her first film score. Jeritza debuts in French roles with the Met. McCormack sails for Europe until March. Church music plans list services at St Peter’s and Presbyterian, with organists and chant pieces for morning and evening prayers.
Saturday at 8 o'clock Mrs T A Austin presents her advanced pupils in a recital at the Hamilton Hotel. Sunday the Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 45 at the church and the Senior B Y P A gathers at 6 30 at the Baptist Church. The Society of the Christian Church meets at 6 45 p m in the church.
All clubs with reporters must submit weekly reports to the Society Editor and phone meeting announcements to No 70 to keep the daily society calendar accurate. The note also includes verses about Kirkland and several society notices of Mrs Leonard, Mrs Moore, Mrs Gilbreath, and other residents traveling or visiting places like San Antonio Corpus Christi Monterey and Walthy.
The column lists multiple holiday visits and travels including Thle Son Jack Histetter in Bellville with his mother Mrs. M A Histetter. Dr J T Hassell and Dr W B Spiller traveling to Corpus Christi. Miss Bloise Simmons visiting Dallas friends. C A Burbank traveling to Los Angeles for Christmas. Mr and Mrs O Meara and O R Seagrave returning from hunting trips. Mrs T C Jennings visiting in Austin. Lewis Leonard arriving from Virginia for holidays. Felipa Quiroz and Victor Gunnoe wedding plans. Sunbeam Band meeting at the Baptist Church. Miss Faircloth honored at a Fort McIntosh hostess reception with floral decor and a 75-guest gathering.
Belgrade reports Prince George addressed King Alexander to retract past actions over the civil list allowance. George renounced the throne claim in 1909 and asks the King to forget the past while pledging future obedience to royal statutes. The dispute, which burdened the country, is now closed.
Vienna plans the empire’s first crematorium near Suliman’s tent site where Turks besieged Vienna in 1683. The republic’s abolition of cremation bans allows a graceful pavilion to serve as a cremation facility. It sits in a park behind an ancient wall, near a hunting castle memorial to the Turkish defeat.
The House approved a rule to permit consideration of the naval supply bill with a provision fixing the president's date for action. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR, but the action centers on scheduling and procedural steps for the naval bill.
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