Turmoil at Lausanne Conference Threatens Turkish Greece Accord
Friday article notes near breakdown at Lausanne as Turks oppose proposed terms while Greeks show mild resistance. Soviet and Angolan instructions delay talks. Armenians demand rights within Turkish borders, risking a regional crisis and possible Turkish expulsion from Europe. British fleet recalled as negotiations falter.
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Lausanne
Angola
Mustapha Kemal
National Assembly
Turkey
Near East
Malta
Europe
Germany
A Good Resolution to Stand by Your Country
A New Year pledge from a New York gathering condemns all war and vows nonparticipation in armed conflict or war support. The fragmentary text suggests a pacifist intent opposing arming nations, war loans, and military service as treason to unity and intelligence of mankind.
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Nauphe
Fhre
Hin Gd
New York
Oil field activity returns as drilling restarts in Webb and Zapata
Rich mond Garcia Oil Co and Hughes Oil Co resume operations in Laredo with Nos. 1 and 2 on Survey 695 and 606 plus new locations. Buller-McMurray Drilling Co set to drill three wells while Edgington No. 2 and other rigs advance in Aviators and Schott fields. Expect widespread drilling next week across Webb and Zapata counties.
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M. A. Ties
San Francisco
Arthur Pp. Dugean
Littlefield Texas
Richmond Garcia Oil Co
Webb County
Laredo
Buller-McMurray Drilling Co
Hughes Oil Co
J. M. Garcia
Hughes OU Co
Butler-McMurray Drilling Co
Shreveport
McMurray
Edgington
Schott Field
Radio No. 1
Otto Middlebrook
Aviators
Cavanaugh
Notice warns hunters to stay out of posted pastures
Pasture land owned by A. M. Bruni is posted with a warning to hunters to keep out. The notice is dated October 19, 1922, and signed by A. M. Bruni. A separate reward offer of five dollars is posted by Juan Lopez for information identifying the person who started a rumor that gasoline sold at his station contains water.
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A. M. Bruni
Juan
Lopez
Kiwanis Speaker Oliver W. Killam Urges City Reform
Kiwanis Club of Laredo hears Oliver W. Killam press for better schools and paved roads. He argues newcomers should have a voice and urges extension of Laredo’s school system and paving linking Zapata to North Laredo, with city leaders backed to build a first class city.
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Kiwanis Club
Jim Graves
Charlie Cook
Howard Moore
Sam Brown
Hamilton
Charlie Soltau
Merchants State Bank &Trust Company
Col. Zachry
Dec Sauvignet
Kiwan Jan Oliver W. Killam
Killam
Laredo
Zapata
North Laredo
Kiwania Club of
Fernet Branca Tonic Promoted By European Doctor
The Branca Bros of Milan produce Fernet Branca lauded as an invigorating tonic for all ages. Dr Lorenz of Vienna recommends it for indigestion and vitality. It won a grand prize at the Paris Exposition in 1900. Available from John Bruni.
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Fernet Branca
Branca Bros
Milan
Italy
Europe
Lorenz
Vienna
John “Bruni
Laredo Gossip Almanac Reveals Social Snippets
Brief items from Laredo society with reflections on marriage habits, sisterly dress entanglements, and fathers recalling old habits. Snappy maxims critique foolishness and family dynamics in a light, gossipy tone.
Local marriages and business ads brighten Webb county notices
County clerk issues licenses Forrest Leighton Scott and Eloisa Flores and Antonio Perez with Silvina Csneros. Rentals, services, and local notices include Goodyear Shoe Shop, Threadgill firm, furniture rentals, florists, plumbers, and electrical contractors. Also announced are upcoming court trials and sheriff and county attorney oath dates.
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Forrest Leighton Scott
Eloisa Flores
Antonio Perez
Silvina Csneros
Webb County
Alexander J. Condren
W T. Neblett, Jr
Commissioners Court
Hide Cantu
Witty maxims on aging and social norms
An old person may wish to look young but acting young wastes energy. A man patenting an improved corkscrew is cited as an example. A wife unable to improve her speech tries to control her husband. Parents seem to lose rights. A bad reputation grows with little cultivation.
Bits Of Advice From The Cynic
A cynical riff warns against pressuring a woman for her age noting that truthful answers may be evasive and socially awkward. The quip pivots on gender norms and conversational limits within everyday chat.
Local Doctor Opens Office in Ugarte Building
New specialist Dr. O. T. Arnold formerly of Kansas City Missouri will open an eye ear nose and throat office in Room 204 Ugarte building around January 1. Dr Arnold and family come well recommended and are welcomed to Laredo.
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O. T. Arnold
Kansas City
Ugarte Building
Screen Style Gossip: Hollywood Wardrobe Notes
Dorothy Phillips reports on Katherine MacDonald and Madge Bellamy viewing MacDonald’s wardrobe for The Scarlet Lily. Edith Roberts travels to New York in a soft blue-gray coat dress with bone buttons. Colleen Moore glows in a mauve crepe gown at the Ambassador.
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Hollywood
Calif
Katherine MacDonald
Madge Bellamy
Miss MacDonald
Edith Roberts
Los Angels
New York
Colleen Moore
Retirement Set for Long Island Rail Chief Ralph Peters
Ralph Peters will retire from the presidency of the Long Island Railroad. In nearly 25 years as chief executive the system has grown from a small country line to a dense commuting network and assets have more than doubled. Peters, 69, was born in Atlanta and began rail career as private secretary to Samuel M. Felton.
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Ralph Peters
Long Island Railroad
Long Island
Mr. Peters
America
Atlanta
Georgia
Samuel Mr. Felton
Well Known Ranchman Dies After Short Illness
Ira C. Jennings aged 64 a prominent Southwest Texas ranchman died at his city home after a brief illness. He owned the Mira Flores ranch in Zapata County later known for gas wells purchased by Texas Co. and supplying Border Gas Co. in Laredo. Survived by wife, three children, and a wide circle of friends. body to be taken to Martindale for funeral.
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Ira C. Jennings
Southwest
Texas
Mira Flores
Zapata County
Washington Street
Martindale
la Salle County
Jennings
Texas Co
Border Gas Co
Laredo
Whit Neal
San Antonio
TC. Jnnings
Roy Jennings
Zety
Fire destroys two story warehouse on S N Johnson farm
Midnight blaze wipes out a large two story warehouse on the S N Johnson farm in South Laredo. The loss is estimated at 10000 dollars, partly insured, with the structure filled with alfalfa and feed. The origin of the fire is unknown.
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S. N. Johnson
South Laredo
Stars Support Laurette Taylor in California Tennis Soiree
Stars and author J Hartley Manners enjoy extended stay in southern California. Laurette Taylor returns to screen for Metro in Peg O My Heart at the Royal Theatre while a tennis round robin honors the couple, featuring Maurice McLoughlin Tom Bunday Ethel Sutton Violet Hope Doeg and Clarence J Griffin among others.
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Laurette Taylor
J. Hartley Manners
Hollywood
Miss Taylor
Metro
Mr. Manners
the Royal
California
Maurice McLoughlin
Tom Bunday
Mloughlin
Ethel Sutton
Violet Hope Doeg
Violet Sutton
Clarence J. “Peck” Griffin
Manners
Railroad Time Table Texas-Mexican Service
Train No. 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 10 a.m. Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 36 p.m.
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Corpus Christi
Train Schedules for St Louis Route Listed
The International and Great Northern lists two daily services to St Louis. The fast train departs at 12 01 p m and arrives at 6 16 p m. The night train leaves at 10 p m and reaches at 7 30 a m.
Train Timetable Between Laredo and Minera
Rilo Grande and Eagle Paes operate two daily rail services between Laredo and Minera with Sundays off. Train 1 departs Laredo at 8 80 a.m. and arrives Minera at 16 36 p.m. Train 2 departs Minera at 12 00 a.m. and arrives Laredo at 8 15 p.m.
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Rilo Grande & Eagle Paes
Laredo
Minera
Leaseholders Producing and Downs Lead Field Look
A. W. Downs, second vice president of the Leaseholders, surveys the field as producers weigh options. The fragment hints at a leadership stance in the producing group and a focus on field prospects.
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A.W. Downs
Cresswell Family Plans Home in Laredo
Mrs J B Cresswell and two children return from Chicago with Mr Cresswell to establish residence at 805 Chihuahua St in Laredo. He serves as secretary treasurer of Leage holders Producing and Refining Co and oversees the Gates Kirkpatrick ranch oil lease and Schottfield project, joining local social and commercial life.
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J. B. Cresswell
Cresswell
Laredo
Chicago
Chihuahua Stret
Leageholders Producing & Refining Co
Gates-Kirkpatrick
Schottfield
South Dakota Legislature to Open Focused on Economy
Economic program will guide the 193? biennial South Dakota legislature opening in January. Lawmakers plan non political ballots for school officers, primary law revisions, state owned enterprises, paid fish and game board reforms, and Missouri River bridge construction. An influential senator vows to push necessary appropriations, repeal useless laws, simplify remaining measures, and adjourn.
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Associated Press
Pierre
South Dakota
Fish and Game Commission
Missouri River
Centenary Events Mark John Chandler B Davis and Mackenzie
Today honors the centenary birth of John Chandler B. Davis noted American jurist and diplomatist. William Lyon Mackenzie completes his first year as Dominion premier. The annual convention of the Society of American Foresters opens in Boston for a two day session.
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John Chandler B. Davis
William. Lyon Mackenzie
Dominion
Society
American’ Foresters
Boston
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G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
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Lehigh University
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Conn
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John Vance Cheney
Groveland
San Diego
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Wiliam Lyon Mackenzie King
Cme
Canada
Pearl River
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Laurette
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