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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1923
Page
3
The Laredo Times lists daily and weekly subscriptions with rates for United States Mexico and Canada. It notes advance payment requirements and provides the Penn Publishing Co address in Laredo Texas for communications and telephone contact.
The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for all dispatches credited to it or not credited in this paper and the focal news published herein.
A Sunday reflection recalls the nativity story from Nazareth to Bethlehem. The infant Jesus born in a stable amid poverty inspires mercy, equality before the law, and care for the needy, urging faithful remembrance of the Heavenly King and Golden Rule in Christmas joy.
Rebel reports from Vera Cruz say some senators allied with the Huerta faction now oppose ratification of the U S claims conventions. Interior Secretary Colunga notes earlier wide support for the pacts as diplomacy. Critics blame party shifts rather than patriotism, stressing the conventions’ overall acceptance by Mexicans.
The snippet evokes festive carol singing, with voices praising the Lord as Christmas season well underway, capturing communal celebration and traditional hymns echoing through church or public spaces.
Weather outlook shifts to sunshine and clear skies after persistent rain. Farmers and stockmen hope for dry conditions to transplant Bermuda onions and finish field work while cattle and pastures improve from recent moisture, improving prospects for spring marketing.
Robert W Belden longtime Ta ved a resident died at his Grant street home yesterday morning at 830. His funeral was held at 4 pm under Aztec Lodge No 11 Knights of Pythias with pallbearers including Jno Harvey Enrique Wersham Daniel Ochoa Alejandro Villareal J B Gonzalez and Chas Schmidt. Survived by Carmen Narro Belden wife from Saltillo Mexico and two children a girl and a boy. He had worked for Sames Moore Co for years with declining health.
A collage of ads from the Times lists Christmas offers at Royal Fruit Store and New Royal Fruit Store including turkey sales at Richelieu Cafe, pecans and fruit baskets, candy and honey delivery, and seasonal decor. Other notices cover bar lunches, auto painting, water well drilling, repairs, and a district court docket update.
At the Leaseholders & Producing & Refining Co annual meeting in East Chicago Indiana directors were elected J B Cresswell J G Morris W H Bigelow N O Seifert and I J Dulle The board chose J B Cresswell president W H Bigelow vice president N Q Seifert treasurer C M Watson secretary and J G Morris field superintendent Operations will be based in East Chicago with Morris directing Laredo district drilling until officials return. Also notices auto owners licenses issued for 1924 with county courthouse office hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 5.
Notice warns that firing firecrackers and other fireworks inside Laredo city limits will be strictly enforced. Violators will be arrested and prosecuted by City Marshal M Brennan. Dated 12-22-6t.
A large barn on Robert L. Muller's farm north of Laredo burned Saturday night. Thousands of baskets crates and farm implements were destroyed. The barn was partially insured. Cause of the fire remains unknown.
Valente Gutierrez of 401 Iturbide St. credits Doan's Pills with a lasting cure for years of kidney trouble and backache after trying many remedies. He reports complete relief and renewed strength, then notes no further issues since 1919. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
The brief notes opportunities for snagging access to Watch THE TIMES over a monthly rate of ¢c per month. It hints at a subscription or deal but provides no concrete terms or dates. The fragment suggests a promotional angle for ongoing access.
The Mexican federal government is moving arms and ammunition from U S markets into Mexico via Laredo. A first shipment of nine hundred 30-30 rifles and five hundred thousand 80-30 cartridges crossed at the Laredo customs house and were delivered to Mexican army authorities in Nuevo Laredo.
Berlin reports Tempelhofer Field converted to a flying field with Major von Tschudi welcoming officials at dedication. Two passenger planes began regular trips to Munich and Moscow via Koenigsberg. Berlin becomes hub for German flying services with three internal routes and international stops.
In Bucharest on December 24 negotiations at Tiraspol between Romanian and Russian commissions focus on a commercial treaty. Officials say talks will cover trade matters only and avoid political deals. Romania views the Bessarabia province as permanently ceded under the armistice with Soviet Russia.
The Texas Department of Agriculture announces Fred W. Mally of this city as special inspector of the orchard and nursery inspection division. George B. Terrell, Commissioner of Agriculture, signs the official circular dated January 1, 1924, in Austin, Texas.
Christmas Eve shoppers filled streets as merchants report strong business while some stores stay open later. Unseasonably bad weather earlier in the week kept many from shopping, but the improved conditions today spurred brisk activity.
Loans up to $26 000 at 6 percent interest for farms and ranches in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties. Thos H Ward, office in Joseph Building. 1 1t
Fort Crook band leader H. Weber announces the 17th Infantry Band will broadcast a midnight concert to entertain Captain McMillan’s party at the North Pole. Laredo radio fans are urged to listen as the broadcast originates from the WWOW building roof in Omaha Nebraska.
Effective January 1 1924 there will be two international post office money exchange offices on the Texas border for money order business with Mexico replacing the single Laredo office. Laredo will handle states east of the Mississippi river and Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands while El Paso will serve states west of the river. Postmasters are instructed to dispatch advices coupons and cancelled forms to El Paso and the Laredo office loses seven clerks. Both offices will reissue money orders from Mexico for payment in the United States.
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