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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1922

Page

8

Trimble Explores Wolf Language in Brawn of the North

Director Laurence Trimble uses a wolf pack in the feature Brawn of the North with Strongheart the canine star and Lady Silver the timber wolf leading an emotional romance. Trimble argues the wolf language is a complex form of communication expressed through growls barks and howls. Bernard McConville joins Mack Sennett for Alice in Screenland with Phyllis Waver and Misa Haver debuting as a star. the film will be a five reel rural comedy drama.

Laurence Trimble Strongheart Lawrence TrimbleJane Murfin Lady Silver Mr. Trimble Bernard McConville Mack Sennett Phyllis Waver McConvile PF. Richard Jones Misa Haver

Corn Exports to Canada Lead 1921 Trade Totals

The 1921 U S corn exports reached 128,974,505 bushels with 68,682,806 bushels going to Canada. Europe received much of this via Canada, as Canada imported 12,000,000 bushels for home use. Eight months of 1922 show exports at 131,463,248 bushels plus 442,766 barrels of corn meal and flour.

Associated Press Washington United States Canada U. S. Department of Agriculture Europe Netherlands United Kingdom Germany Mexico Department

Social Calendar Highlights Thursday Gatherings

Mrs H C Hall hosts the Married Social Club afternoon. The Woman's Missionary Society holds a Christmas bazaar at the Methodist Church parlors starting 3 PM with a program at 7 20 PM. Christian Church Missionary Society meets at Mrs G C Hiatt's home at 3 PM. W M A Circles hold afternoon meetings. Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church meets at 4 PM.

H. C. Hall Woman's Missionary Society Methodist Church Missionary Society of the Christian Church G. C. Hiatt

Dahlia poem contrasts with wealthy and pious in Punch era

The excerpt contrasts gilded plutocrats and solemn parsons with vivid imagery of dahlias and sea creatures, praising bold color over genteel English gardens. It notes readers and critics like D. M. in Punch and shifts to holiday visits of local residents Mrs. L. V. Rogers, Miss Elizabeth Rogers, Mrs. Otto Withoff, Mrs. C. F. Yeager, Mrs. A. EB. Cates, Arthur Derby, Mrs. ABE Derby, M. M. Leyendecker Jr., and Staunton and Washington trips.

Called Meeting of the Reveller's Club at Elks Hall

A Reveller's Club called meeting is set for Saturday at 4 o'clock in Elks Hall. Important matters will be discussed and all members are urged to attend.

The Reveller’s Club Elks Hall

Weather Forecast From New Orleans Office

Tonight and Friday unsettled with rain likely and colder temperatures Friday. The report was supplied to The Times by the Telephone Co. and originates from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Times the Telephone Co

Local Fort Mcintosh Weather Report Summary

Fort Mcintosh logged 24 hour observations ending at 7 am today. Temperature 76 degrees. Wind from the south.

Fort Mcintosh

Dr McCracken Chiropodist At 820 Juarez Avenue

Dr McCracken a graduate chiropodist with fifteen years of experience offers corn bunion and ingrowing nail removal without pain using modern methods at 820 Juarez Avenue contact phone 1502.

McCracken Juarez Avenue

Attempted assassination of Home Secretary bridged by poisoned chocolates

An arsenic poisoned chocolate parcel was mailed to the Home Office and received at the ministry yesterday. Police found the candy contained poison in an apparent assassination attempt against Home Secretary W C Bridgeman.

London Home W. C. Bridgeman Home Office

Meet to Settle Old Score Between Gibbons and Miske

St Paul December 14 Tommy Gibbons and Tom Miske St Pats leading heavyweight boxers clash for the fifth time in a ten round bout here Friday. The rivalry dates to 1914 with earlier bouts in Hudson and St Paul and a draw in Minneapolis. Both are top contenders with Gibbons known for knockouts and a sharp edge while Miske has shown improved form and power.

Associated Press St. Paul Minn Tommy Sibbons Trilly Miske St. Pat Hudson Wis Miske Gibbons Minneapolis New York Gibbon Tarry Crvek Gibbens Kherran Trvine

Hotel Arrivals List From St Anthony Hotel

Hotel arrivals at the St Anthony include M. C. Gragg of San Antonio G L Ellis of Laredo Chas S Hushfield of San Antonio C G Hamill of Bay City G WN Easton of San Francisco I B Zachry of Miranda LL Riseman of Houston Louis Crouch of Hebbronville R 1 Driver of Nacogdoches C R Cavalini of San Antonio.

ST. Anthony Hotel M. C. Gragg San Antonio G. L. Ellis Laredo Chas. S. Hushfield C. G. Hamill Bay City G. WN. Easton San Francisco Cali I. B. Zachry Miranda Ll. Riseman Houston Louis Crouch Hebbronville R. 1 Driver Nacodoches C. R. Cavalini

Rotary Club Christmas Cheer Committee Efforts

The Rotary Club Christmas Cheer Committee pledges to aid needy children and homes during the holiday season. They aim to extend welfare support to all in need within the community, acknowledging limited funds may prevent full reach but promising to help as many as possible.

Rotarians Bib

Fernet Branca Tonic Sold by Bruni in Milan Seekers

Branca Bros of Milan produces Fernet Branca praised by European physicians as an invigorating tonic for all ages and indigestion. Grand prize winner at the Paris exposition 1900. For sale by John Bruni. 12 1-1Im.

Fernet Branca Branca Bros Milan Italy Europe Lorenz Vienna John Bruni

Demand for Thirteen Cent Stamp Issuance from Shepherd College Group

Washington April 14 Postmaster General Work received a petition from the American history class at Shepherd College State Normal School in Shepherdstown West Virginia urging the reissue of a thirteen cent stamp. The group cites thirteen as a unifying US symbol with multiple historical references and proposes several designs commemorating the thirteen colonies.

Associated Press Washington Dev Shepherd College State Normal School Shepherdstown West Virginia Post Office Department United States America Republic Liberty Perry Lake Hiie Port Sumter Gen. Pershing France Postmaster General Colonies

Orphans of the Storm to Be Shown at Royal Theatre

Griffiths latest sensation Orphans of the Storm from United Artists will screen December 25 26 and 27 at the Royal Theatre. The photoplay adapts DEmerys old stage favorite The Two Orphans and is described as Griffiths most ambitious effort promising historical insight and a warning for the future.

von Griffith United Artists Royal Theatre D'Emerys Mr. Griffith

Constipation Relief Promoted by Chamberlains Tablets

An old society ad copy urges taking two Chamberlains Tablets after supper to ensure healthy bowel action and resolve liver disorders. It promises a gentle bowel movement without unpleasant effects and removal of the dull feeling that accompanies constipation.

Chamberlain

Fools of Fortune Opens at Rialta Theatre

Critics praise the photoplay for its originality as Rialta Theatre begins showing Fools of Fortune. Marguerite De La Motte and Jack Dill star, supported by Tully Marshall Frank Brownlee and Russell Simpson in principal roles.

New York Rialta Theatre Marguerite de la Motte Jack Dill Tully Marshall Frank Brownlee Russell Simpson

Mrs. Laura M. Hoyt Praises Chamberlain's Tablets

Mrs. Laura M. Hoyt of Rockport New York says she has used Chamberlain's Tablets for three years and found them splendid for headaches and bilious attacks. She is glad to speak in praise of them.

Laura M. Hoyt Chamberlain Rockport N. Y

Odd and Interesting Facts From Across Time

A collection of quirky statements spans science and history from cod usefulness and sleep patterns to European geography, saccharine sweetness, tomato origins, razor edge thickness, mistletoe hosts, English money terms, light travel time, and more.

Europe Atar

Shadowed agents linked to congressional attackers

At a House Military Committee hearing on the Daugherty impeachment charges, prosecutors alleged that department agents shadowed members of Congress who attacked Attorney General Doherty and sought their names and reports. The assertions targeted Representatives Keller and Johnson, and Senator Caraway, with involvement claimed by counsel for Keller.

Associated Press Washington Chateres Department of Congress Dav Doherty House Military Committee Daugherty Caraway Arkansans Woodruff Michigan Johnson South Dakota Keller Har

Standard Oil Chief Denies Price Fixing In Gasoline

Walter Teagle, head of Standard Oil of New Jersey, testified to the senate manufactures sub committee that his company acted under free competition. He argued dominant mid continent refinery shipments shape domestic pricing and denied any agreement to fix selling prices. He described a vast floating supply from Oklahoma Kansas and Texas shifting to territories offering best returns.

Associated Preas Washington Senate Walter (. Teagle Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Teagle Mid-Continent Standard Oil Company New Jersey Oklahoma Kansas Texas

Secretary Denby Announces Immediate Drill Plans in California Reserves

Secretary Denby said extended government contracts with Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Co authorize drilling offset wells to prevent drainage at Naval Reserve No. 1 in California. Operations will proceed immediately under the plan.

Washington Del Denby Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Company Naval Oil Naval Reserve No. 1 California

Wanamaker Funeral Follows Simple Rites in Philadelphia

Thousands from all walks of life paid homage at the bier of John Wanamaker in Philadelphia. The body lay in state at Bethany Presbyterian Church, where the famed merchant worshipped since boyhood and remained active in religious work. Simplicity defined the funeral rites.

Associated Press Philadelphia John Wanamaker Bethany Presbyterian Church

Taking Desperate Chances With Colds

The piece argues many people endure colds without care and warns every cold weakens the lungs and lowers vitality leading to serious illness. It urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, noted for curing bad colds, as an affordable preventive measure.

Wreck Toll Rises in Humble Texas Train Disaster

Houston reports seven killed and about 35 injured when East and West Texas No. 28 sideswiped a switch near Humble depot. Conductor Campsey, M Clarke, and Conductor William Copsey among the dead. many victims are Negro passengers.

Associated Press Houston Texas W. A. Baker Lufkin Campsey M. Clarke Albert Pichard Edar Randle East & West Texas William Copsey al Clarke

Two Negroes Missing After Jail Breaks in Texas

Two black men jailed in Pilot Point for a horse theft were reported missing today from the Pilot Point jail. A newspaper office note said both negroes got what they had coming, with earlier similar disappearances from Milet Point jail remaining unsolved.

Penton Texas Pilot Point Milet Point

President Urges Co operation of Farmers on Marketing

Washington December 14 President Harding in a letter read at the opening session of the national council of the Farmers Cooperative Marketing Association praised cooperation among farmers to market their products saying no single movement promises more relief and lasting improvement of agricultural conditions.

Associated Press Washington Larding National Council of the Farmers’ Co-operative Marketing Association

Cotton Consumption and Stocks in November Report

The census bureau reports November cotton use at 577,561 bales of lint and 55,122 bales of linters, with higher activity noted in the spinning industry. On hand in consuming establishments November 30 were 1,721,425 bales of lint and 95,986 bales of linters, while public storage and compresses held 4,198,095 bales of lint and 21,634 linters.

Associated Press Washington Census Bureau

Fire destroys three buildings in Wairchild

Corsicana Texas Dec 14 Three business buildings in Wairchild were destroyed by fire of undetermined origin today. The loss to the stocks of grocery dry goods and confectionery stores is estimated at 30000 dollars.

Associated Press Corsicana Texas Wairchild

Turkey to Join League At Once Negotiations Reported

The report states Turkey will join the league immediately with discussions about oversight of minority Christian populations. It notes Turkish officials and Western allies discussing conditions, indicating possible alignment with new governance arrangements and supervisory roles.

Turkey

Credit Said to Be Solution for Farm Finance

Associated Press reports from White Sulphur Springs Virginia describe Governor Me Kelvie of Nebraska presenting a plan at the annual governors conference. He argued credit by the United States to foreign countries would boost demand for American farm products and strengthen agriculture with conditions.

Dy Associated Press White Stdpbar Springs Dee United States Bac Me.Kelvie Nebraska

Texas Hine of the Rats railroad sold at Sherman Junction

Denison Texas December 16 the Texas Hine of the Rats railroad was sold at Sherman Junction to J. W. Seigman Company and Wallgar ten Company of New York for 6 500 100 dollars.

Associated Press Denison Tex The Rats Sherman Junction J. W. Seigman Company Wallgarten Company of New York

Germany Near Collapse Warns Premier on Reparations

London December 14 Premier Bonar Law told the house of commons that Germany is very near complete collapse. This was the only information he could give the house on the reparations subject.

Associated Press London Germany Bonar Law House of Commong

Limit Navies Debate Over Warship Construction Costs

Washington December 14 1930s report shows Chairman Kelley citing Navy recommendation for a construction program totaling 331 million dollars as a reason to urge freeing powers to curb ships of 19000 tons or less.

Associated Press Washington Kelley Sub-Committee On Appropriations House Today Navy Department

Dynamite Blast Damages Fort Worth Home

Police suspect a dynamite under the floor caused a blast at the home of J. A. Morris in Fort Worth Texas. Morris his wife and eight children were inside but no one was hurt. Morris works at the Houston Texas Central shops and came from Westland county.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex J. A. Morris Morris Wastland County

Library Council Midwinter Meetings Set in Chicago

The American Library Association groups will gather in Chicago December 28 30 for midwinter meetings with university college normal school librarians and large public libraries. The American Bibliographical Society will meet in New Haven December 29.

Associated Press Chicago American Library Association Biographical Society of America New Haven Conn

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Katherine W. Aurgensen Newtonville Mass Mount Holyoke College Sarah Streeter Miss Aurgansen Trimble Hrittah Dall Eireann Dublin Mra Violet & Oberfaldt Society Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church Parsons Parsons Gray Prom Punch L. V. Rogers Elizabeth Rogers City J. C. Seymour Otto Withoff Monterey C. F. Yeager M. M. Leyendecker, Jr Bryan Weather Forecast D. T. Monroe Humble Oil Co Chiropodist Rotary Club Houston Road Ismet Pavreanne Biee Lausanne Tsayet Istet Torker Purkey Timer Mickey Gong Beatae Ment Texas Katy Library Council
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