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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1922
Page
3
The Laredo Times lists daily and weekly subscription options with prices for the United States Mexico and Canada. Rates include daily delivery to Laredo and surrounding areas and mail postpaid options for the nation and beyond.
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Monday's Daily notes political murders in Poland after the assassination of Gabriel Narutowicz, elected a week earlier as Poland's first president. It frames unrest between radicals and conservatives, cites Pilsudski’s campaigns, and recalls Poland's long struggle for unity and independence amid foreign domination.
The passage recalls Middle Ages tactics that sullied Poland's reputation and made rulers feared for poison and intrigue rather than martial prowess. It emphasizes discredit and the menace posed by treacherous schemes.
The article argues against Turkish demands to expel the Greek patriarch from Constantinople, asserting the patriarch's spiritual authority predates Ottoman rule and condemning modern claims to sacred cities as baseless. It warns of future Turkish expulsion from Europe and condemns any expulsion as a shameful act by the Christian world.
The Laredo Times prints letters to Zella the mystery girl of the Manville Brothers tent show. Readers submit signed questions for her to answer with initials, offering guidance on relationships, investments, travel, careers, and family matters with daily responses during her stay in Laredo.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans notes tonight and Tuesday partly cloudy with possible frost if skies clear and a somewhat warmer Tuesday afternoon. At Fort McIntosh, 24 hour observations show a max of 66 degrees, min of 45 degrees, with northeast winds and cloudy conditions.
An old health ad suggests taking two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to ensure a healthy bowel action and liver balance. It promises a gentle movement without unpleasant effects and relief from the dull feeling that accompanies constipation.
A brief item notes unverified chatter circulating in Laredo circles as whispered gossip among local police and residents. No concrete names or events are confirmed.
A new Richardson field well, Richmond-Garcia No. 1 on Survey No. 605 Los Ojuelos, produced about 100 barrels daily after reaching 1 520 feet with 600 feet of fluid. The report notes several other wells in Schott Field and nearby tracts, with varied depths and potential yields, along with upcoming spud-ins and field activity. The Times announces its four page Christmas section beginning today with ads and shopper guidance.
World famous Fernet Branca tonic from Branca Bros Milan is now available through John Bruni. Dr Lorenz of Vienna endorses it as an invigorating tonic for all ages, with indigestion relief. Grand prize winner at Paris Exposition 1900. 12-1-1m.
An important Laredo Post American Legion meeting will be held at Elks Hall this evening at 8 o'clock. All local post members and ex service men are invited. The bontes bill to be sent to the Texas legislature will be submitted for approval or disapproval.
The Times reports major national financiers and numerous oil concerns will invest heavily in Webb and Zapata county acreage. Anticipated deals total in the hundreds of thousands, soon rising to millions by summer. Wildcat operators enter drilling as optimism runs high. Wormser Pros broadcasts updates nationwide.
The district court began trials as scheduled by District Attorney Vailla. Ernesto Garcia failed to appear and his $500 cash bond was forfeited. Santiago Trevisio faced seduction charges but the case was dismissed as the parties were married. Santos Salinas faced liquor law charges, the case went to the jury around noon and a verdict was anticipated this afternoon.
The Merchants State Bank & Trust Company of Laredo Texas announces its annual meeting of shareholders to be held in the bank building Tuesday January 5 1923 at 10 00 A M for the election of directors for the ensuing year and other business as legally required.
Tickets on the International Great Northern Railroad go on sale November 2, 1922 and run through November 24 1922 with final return limit January 4, 1923. Visit agents for full information.
Publicist E Creale from Touston arrives in Laredo with Mrs Creale to establish headquarters. He is connected with major oil promoters and developers and will coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce and local newspapers to attract large developers to the Laredo district.
A note claims a person started a rumor that gasoline at a local station contains water. The message is signed by JUAN LOPEZ dated 12-15-12.
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