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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1921

Page

2

Christmas Give, Charity Appeals Across Many Groups

Friday's Daily urges readers to extend Christmas giving beyond family to Near East Relief, Salvation Army, Red Cross, Associated Charities of Laredo, and Christmas Seals. It stresses humane aid for homeless children and the sick, urges support for churches, clubs, and local drives, and advocates practical help over mere talk. It also notes wartime army stock concerns and the need for trained National Guard and reserves.

Near East Armenia Bethlehem Salvation Army Red Crows Red Cross Chapter Rotary Club Kiwanis Associated Charities of Laredo

A Soldier Shortage In Wake Of Army Reductions

Military authorities oppose drastic army cuts while congress trims forces. They argue 150000 men are insufficient to garrison posts train National Guard and reserve units, and support wartime needs. Senate favored 186000 and House 153000 as decisive economy signals.

National Guard Coast Artillery Navy Hut National Guard Artillery Congress Senate House

Notice of Filing Account in Webb County Texas

Guardian Margarito Wise files final account for Armandina Morales minor estate. Webb County Court to hear on third Monday in January 1922 at Laredo Court House. Sheriff ordered to publish notice for ten days prior to return day. Publication by The Laredo Daily Times.

State OF Texas Webb County Webb State of Texas Armandina Morales Margarito Wise Laredo J. A. Rodriguez Webb Go A. D Laredo Daily Times

France Is Second In World Wheat Production

The International Institute of Agriculture in Winnipeg shows the United States leading wheat output this year with 740,665,000 bushels, followed by France at 215,639,000 and Canada at 294,383,000. The report notes this marks France’s third postwar harvest, signaling restoration after war’s devastation.

Associated Press Winnipeg Man France International Institute of Agriculture United States Canada

Notice on Pescadito ranch pastures no hunting

Pastures at the Pescadito ranch are posted with no hunting allowed. No permits are required or shown for hunting. Thank you.

Pescadito” Ranch

Oil Operators and Lease Hounds Sweep Laredo Area

Oil operators move into the Laredo district with Miranda and Miranda City fields drawing attention. Lease hounds have acquired Webb and Zapata county lands, prompting landowners to require drilling within a set period or risk lease nullification. A new pipeline to Miranda City underpins anticipated drilling activity across Zapata and Webb counties in the coming thirty days.

Laredo Gut Miranda Miranda City Webb Zapata Mirando City

Kiwanis Club Plans Christmas Cheer Drive in Laredo

The Laredo Kiwanis Club held a regular meeting at Hamilton Cafe with about 80 percent attendance. A committee was formed to coordinate with the Rotary Club and others to assemble and distribute Christmas baskets to the desiring poor on Christmas day, with plans to involve additional clubs nationwide.

Laredo J&. G. Clingenpel Dr. BE H. Sauvignet Hal L. Brennan B. &. Salinas Kiwanis Rotary M. W. Brennan Cols Hickok Fort McIntosh C. W. Killamfi I G. Clingenpeel Howard W.oore Charles EF Soltan Kiwanis Club

City Barber Shop Under New Manager V Pargola

R Zapfirini announces the City Barber Shop is under competent management with V Pargola as the new manager. Haircuts cost 85 cents and shaving 20 cents. Tub and shower baths with hot and cold water available at any hour. No responsibility for debts of the former owner. Patronage invited. Dated 12-16.

City Barber Shop V. Pargola R. Zapfirini

Horner's Pharmacy Sold to Laredo Drug Co

Public notice announces Horner's Pharmacy purchase by Laredo Drug Company with R L Young as manager. The new firm will continue the business and collect all accounts payable, urging prompt payment and thanking patrons for their support.

Horner's Pharmacy Laredo Drug Co R. L. Young Laredo Drug Company R. L. Young, Megr

Avoid the Empty Stocking and Do Your Shopping Now

Two weeks remain before Christmas Day as shoppers rush to fill stockings for all ages from babies to grandparents. The notice urges timely purchases to avoid empty gifts and crowded stores, warning that waiting until the last moment may leave shoppers with few options.

Santa Golden-Head Grandma Grandpa

Seminary Triumph Over Laredo High in Season Opener

The Seminary defeated Laredo High School in a fast and clean season opener on the Seminary court. Capt. Emerson led a lineup mostly from younger grades with two high school players and one commercial student contributing, while Holding Institute’s R Olguin and G Sanchez paced the guests. Officials included Rey. Wharton as referee and Capt. Goddard as umpire.

Holding Institute Cochran Emerson Seminary Aggregation

Toys and Bargains at La Campana Store

La Campana advertises a large selection of toys with special bargains on large dolls. Fireworks and sparklers are offered at cheap prices. Located at 617 San Agua Tin Avenue, the ad is from R. D. Gonzalez & Bro. dated December 8, 1915.

la Campana San Aguatin Avenue

Moose Dance to Buy Christmas Dinner for Webb County Jail Inmates

Jaredo Lodge No 522 hosts a dance at Elks Hall next Tuesday evening December 20. Admission is 1.60 for gentlemen, free for ladies with a gentleman. Proceeds fund a grand Christmas dinner for prisoners at the Webb County jail.

Jaredo Lodge No. 522 Loyal Order of Moose Elks Hall Webb County

Holiday Rates on International and Great Northern Rys

Holiday train fare offer applies December 21 through 24 with return validity until January 4, 1922. Tickets are available from agents for details and reservations.

International and Great Northern Railway

Popularity Contest Ten Leading Contestants Listed

Complete list posted in our window daily with names and numbers for Heather Penn, Courtney Slaughter, Blanche Evetts, Alice Penn, Virginia Moon, Veign Rim, Walle Watt, January yana cet, Re PN ES, Conchita Arellano. Entries show scores or tallies next to each name in a local pageant round-up.

Heather Penn i Courtney Slaughter Blanche Evetts Alice Penn Virginia Moon RIM Walle Watt ci Conchita Arellano

Local Weather Forecast From Fort McIntosh These Readings

The forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans notes tonight cloudy with possible local rains and Saturday turning cloudy and much colder. Observations at Fort McIntosh show a maximum 88 degrees and minimum 57 with a southeast wind and clear conditions.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Itunbide Store Open Saturday Evening Offer

The store at 1210 Itunbide invites visitors to return and view new attractive baskets added to stock. Store hours extended to 9 o'clock Saturday evening for viewing and shopping.

Itunbide

Laredo Christmas notices and business ads breeze through

A cluttered local page lists small ads and notices from Shiner Garage and B. Juarez Plumbing. It promotes church events at Methodist and Mexican Methodist congregations, local gift displays at Laredo Music and Jewelry Co, Daichos Gruen watches, and Garcia's Studio photo specials. Also mentions a civil suit compromise in Lazar Garza Ayala v. G. P. Farias and a gasser scene near Laredo.

Lazar Garza Ayala G. P. Farias Shiner Garage Lincoln Methodist Church Alexander Santa Claus Laredo Laredo Music and Jewelry Co Garcia B. Juarez Plumbing

Leave School Early in Philadelphia Sparks Apprenticeship Call

The Associated Press reports that forty thousand Philadelphia youths aged 14 to 17 exit city schools annually with weak education. A Chamber of Commerce sub committee calls for reviving the old style apprentice system to address unemployment and rising discontent among youths, noting they often land in dead end jobs and lose jobs in downturns.

Associated Press Philadelphia Industrial Relations Bureau Chamber of Commerce

Convention of American Hygiene Association in Birmingham

Preparations are under way for the American Hygiene Association convention to be held in Birmingham next month for a week. The United States public health service sponsors the gathering with a mass meeting each evening featuring national speakers on public health problems.

Birmingham Ala American Hygiene Association United States Public Health Service

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Antonio Salinas F. H. Ligarde Depuy Seb Court House the Heights Victoria Street Farragut Street Abner Watts Block Flores and Hidalgo Louise Lores Nave G. C. Horner Seminary Victors R. Olguin J. Leyendecker Sanchez J. Puig Montalvo D. Slaughter FE. Graham A. Zamora A. Olguin F. Rogers E. Violante Ht. Durand Trevino R. D. Gonzalez & Bro Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Elks Club D. J. Price Olympia Candy CO Tlaquepaque Art Store Ocal News Threadgill & Threadgill City Drug Store Sea the Queen Candy Company Ad Oklahoma Rio Grande Valley Laredo Candy Company Cardenas Newaland Fidel Cantu Saft Will W. Gregg Notary Public Times Office Farragut Mexico Ixile H. T. McCorkle Convent Avenue Ramos Building Mexican Methodist Church Hidalgo Street Ze RL Poggenpohl’s Cardenas Daichos Gruen Johnny Poggenpohl L. Daiches Phone Crockett 8Th St San Antonio Phono T. A. Crerar Dominion Progressives Borden Union Mr. Crerar Ontario Manitoba Co-Operative Association of Grain Growers and Exporters Social Hygiene Association Dr. King Chigine
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