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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1920
Page
2
The article urges rapid city improvements as population rises. It argues the city lacks a sewer system beyond a small area and needs expansive paving, water, and public works. It warns residents to demand better streets and sanitation while noting natural gas and water quality, schools, and transport factors. It condemns complacency and calls for action.
A historical column notes that Mexican uprisings often occur on holidays from New Year’s to Christmas to lend dignity to outbreaks. It cites American neutrality vigilance before holidays, mentioning arrests of prominent Mexicans charged with revolutionary expeditions during the season.
The Presbyterians urge support for the Near East Relief fund aiding orphans from Armenians Greeks Syrians and Jews driven homeless by Turk atrocities. Donations cover feeding clothing and education with five ten or fifteen dollar options. Lawrence H Wharton invites contributions via mail or Saturday check to the fund.
All hunters are prohibited from hunting in the Slater pasture without permission. L. F. Pipes. October 23, 1920s.
The Laredo city council held a night session to read a parking ordinance restricting curbside stops on Iturbide Lincoln Hidalgo and Farragut and on Salinas Convent Flores and San Agustin. The measure passed after several roll calls and suspensions, with Aldermen Moore DaCamara Henry Leyendecker Martin Salinas Richter Brennan voting. A separate charter amendment ordinance for a special election was also read and passed after similar votes.
The Deputy Collector of Customs in Port of Laredo Texas gives notice of an auction to sell for cash on December 31 1920 at 10 A M at the Customhouse one horse and cart seized for violation of Section 3082 Revised Statutes. A B R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
WORMBER BROS forbids hunting or fishing in their pastures and lakes. No permits available. Read THE TIMES daily for 1162m opportunities. Subscription 60c per month.
American Legion Laredo Post No 59 will convene at the Soldiers Club tonight at eight o clock for an important meeting. Members are urged to attend as key nomenclature and plans will be discussed.
For the first time in eight years midnight mass will be held at St Peter's Catholic church in Laredo tomorrow night just before Christmas morning. One of the largest choirs ever assembled in a house of worship will provide the music with several soloists. The full program appears in tomorrow's Times.
The Mexican vice consul Lisandro Pesia asks The Times to announce that the consulate in the city will be closed all day Christmas Saturday. Those needing passport visas permits or passes should attend to matters tomorrow or face difficulties.
Rincon Petroleum Corporation of Fresno plans to drill in Webb county near Laredo with leases totaling 4010 acres. W T McKenzie says two wells will start soon near Reiser field and near Calahan Spur. Company aims for 2000 to 3500 feet depth with two rotary rigs en route. He cites Cactus Oil Co. progress near 1375 feet and expects oil within 30 days to boost Webb county’s oil map.
Old newspaper items note the county commissioners court meeting in progress addressing urgent business. Christmas gift baskets and fruit offered by Royal Fruit Store with contact 604 and various holiday ads. Weather mentions a chilly morning with sun raising temperatures. Local vendors advertise candies walking canes and stationery. Public notices include marriage licenses issued by the county clerk.
The Laredo Times will not publish its regular afternoon edition on Christmas Day. The newspaper observes the annual rule since its founding forty years ago, with tomorrow’s issue and Sunday also off. The Times staff will take Christmas Day and Sunday off and resume Monday afternoon.
Piggly Wiggly Stores, Inc announces new shopping hours opening Wednesday Thursday and Friday until 9 p m. The notice dated 12 20 41 outlines extended evening hours for the chain's stores.
The remains of R E Bennett, former Laredo resident and Texas Mexican road agent, died at Mercy Hospital in Corpus Christi and were shipped to Fordyce Arkansas for interment. He was 39, born in San Marcos, and survived by his wife Laura Hickey and a large family. He had lived in Corpus Christi for six years and was married nine years to Laura Hickey of Fordyce.
Owen Moore stars in The Poor Simp a Selznick comedy at the Strand. The film features a lively cast and a standout character Clarence Moore’s colored butter who delivers notable humor in this silent release. Also includes a public notice about a freight property sale at Laredo Texas by the railroad with details on potatoes and a waybill.
A massive 1919 Fiume demonstration marks the Piave anniversary with civilians and troops at the Monument of the Anchor. D'Annunzio’s arditi march through Susak after a bridge action while crowds sing and banners fly. All participants exude patriotism and combat readiness, led by veteran officers.
An Armistice Day fog and damp air trigger widespread sneezing coughing and head colds in Paris. Buses trams subways and restaurants see residents with handkerchiefs in constant use as drugstores and doctors report a rush. President Millerand walked bareheaded in the procession and is said to be suffering a grip.
Boston reports a homespun suit for President elect Harding to mirror the Coolidge campaign garment. Mrs. Laura A. Jackson weaves the fabric in a 165 year old room in Boston using wool clipped from native Bethel Vermont sheep. The finished cloth will be heather colored and subdued.
December 23 1876 obituary notes John Cotton Puritan clergyman who introduced Sabbath from evening to evening in New England dies in Boston Born December 4 1685 in England Also lists Sir Richard Arkwright born Preston died August 3 1792 and Charles Michel l Espee Paris born 1712 deceased. Mentions Hungary Bible societies ban and 1845 Manchester anti corn law meeting Promulgation of Turkey constitution 1904 Hay note Hague conference announced.
Henry L Stimson, a prominent New York City lawyer and former Secretary of War, emerged as a compromise candidate for Yale University presidency. A Yale and Harvard trained professional, he built a leading New York law career, served as Federal attorney for the Southern District of New York, and campaigned for preparedness while an officer in the Reserve Corps.
On December 23, notable births include Edwin T. Meredith former Secretary of Agriculture born in Avoca Iowa 44 years ago. Giacomo Puccini born in Luecca Italy 62 years ago. Dr John H Worst president emeritus of North Dakota Agricultural College born in Ashland County Ohio 70 years ago. James B Aswell congressman from Louisiana born in Jackson Parish 61 years ago. Connie Mack manager of the Philadelphia Americans born in East Brookfield Massachusetts 59 years ago.
South Dakota farmers' union plans a vast central purchasing agency named Farmers' Union Welfare Company with 2 million dollars capital. About 70 co operative stores in the state will join, buying in carload lots at Mitchell plant for distribution to member stores to cut prices. The move aims to create statewide co op stores and significant annual savings for farmers.
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