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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1922

Page

11

Indians as Agriculturists Progress in Western Canada

The Associated Press reports from Winnipeg that western Canadian Indians show progress as farmers. In Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta they harvested 836 61 bushels of grain with about 65 percent wheat and the rest oats. They produced over 0 000 bushels of potatoes and 55 000 tons of hay and summer followed 16 000 acres and broke 4 000 more. They own 28 000 horses about 26 percent ponies and 13 000 cattle and lease 200 000 acres for grazing. Commissioner Graham anticipates higher acreage and a record yield if conditions stay favorable.

Associated Press Winnipeg Man Western Canada W. M. Graham Commissioner of Indian Affairs Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Prairie Provinces Graham

New Year Closure Notice From O. D. Grocery Co Inc

To Our Patrons. We wish to thank you for the liberal patronage of the past year and to wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Our store will be closed on Monday, New Year's Day. Co. 0. D. GROCERY CO., INC. 12-28 2t.

D. Grocery Co., Inc

Wisconsin legislature to consider broad tax overhaul in 1935 legislative session

Madison December 29 Associated Press reports the 1935 Wisconsin session will feature repeal of the secrecy clause in income tax law and the offset provision for personal property tax, a highway financing plan, and a surtax on land values over 10000. The Blaine Lea Follette bloc will control the state with labor backed bills and civil rights challenges.

Associated Press Madison Wis Wisconsin Blaine Tax Commission Blaine-Lea Follette Highway Department Organized Labor Supreme Court Anti-Saloon League National Guard State Senate Railroad Rate Commission

Society notes from Mrs Violet Obarfaidt column

Society editor Mrs Violet Obarfaidt provides a brief update on local events and social happenings as listed in the community column.

Violet Obarfaidt Society

Social Calendar Bites: Sunbeam Band Meets Friday at 4

The Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church will meet with Mrs. F. H. Smith at 1115 Santa Maria Avenue at 4 PM Friday. A Fort McIntosh Officers Club dance follows that evening, with a dance by The Boys scheduled at Elks Hall Saturday evening.

Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church F. H. Smith Santa Maria Avenue Officers Club Fort McIntosh Elks Hall Hannah Fair W. M. A. of the Baptist Church T. C. Mann Kyle of Fort Worth Groves WLMU Netzer Mesdames Howell Claftin Burr Love Reynolds Smith Front Thomas Bell Cezeaux Landrum Mesdymes Graves Foster Kyle Trotter G. C. Mann

To Army Women a Christmas Toast and City Notices

A wartime style toast honors Army women for steadfast service both in war and peace. Local social notes list visits, dances, music programs, and holiday gatherings, mentioning Florentine Belmont and many residents attending Rotarian, W M A circles, and club events with detailed attendee rosters.

Osaka Population and Growth Highlight City Changes

Osaka, Japan second largest city with about 1.2 million residents, rapidly modernizes public and private buildings to meet trade needs. The Osaka Asahi Shimbunsha reportedly circulates about half a million copies, underscoring newspaper popularity.

Associated Press Osaka Japan Asahi Shimbunsha

Mrs Laura M Hoyt Praises Chamberlains Tablets

Mrs Laura M Hoyt of Rockport New York writes she has frequently used Chamberlains Tablets for headache and bilious attacks over the past three years and says she is always pleased to speak a word in praise of them.

Chamberlain Laura M. Lloyt Rockport, N.Y

Conference To Meet Next Week In Paris Over Reparations

Allies plan a Paris conference starting Tuesday to discuss reparations in detail following the London talks. The agenda likely includes Germany’s future finances and possible recovery measures, with France aiming for interim arrangements rather than a full moratorium.

Associated Press Farix London Paris Germany

Ambiguous Near East Talks Struggle Over Mosul Air Field

The report notes a fragile stalemate over Mosul air field ownership amid broader disputes. Delegates remain hopeful for a settlement though claims and regional questions hinder progress. Lausanne and Vienna references appear with diplomatic letters seeking to avert crisis.

Court to Decide Disposal of 1 661 900 Yen Deposit

Japanese courts hear a dispute over a large fund once held by Ataman Semenoff in the Far East. Michael Soshlagin is accused of withholding the money, while Junta Sumki sues claiming the funds belong to Semenoff. The case involves claims about deposits made in 1920 and withdrawals for materials.

Iy Associated Press Pokio Ataman Semenoff Russia Far East Michael Pavlovich Soshlagin Semenotti Junta Sumki Sermenett Sechiguin Atamen Semenoff

Aged Man Held Without Bail in stabbing case

An aged man was held without bail in connection with the killing of J. O. Harwood and W. A. Chapman at Somerset. The suspected motive involves a quarrel tied to a confrontation with a Dicklce which led to the incident. Local citizens reportedly took Wright into custody for questioning.

Clara Keith J.M. Sallee Sy Associated Press San Antonio Texas B&o ALDS Blaltburton Bvy Chipman Sehents Hacweoad Pia Burton

First Big Snow Storm Hits New York City

Thousands of volunteers raced to aid New York City as the first major storm battered the area. The blizzard injured hundreds and caused at least two deaths from falls, with wind crippling power and telephone lines, streetcars, transmission cables, and building roods.

New York New York City

Vote Before Night on World Economic Conference Proposal

Senate leaders urged a vote before night on the Borah proposal for a world economic conference. Senator Johnson of California said the plan was worse than the league of nations and more likely to embroil the United States in European controversies.

Associated Preags Washington Senate Johnson California League of Nations United States

William J. Lemp Dies by Self-Destruction at St Louis Brewery

William J. Lemp, 54, president of the Lemp Brewery Company in St Louis, died today from a self inflicted gunshot to the heart in the brewery office. The death follows two previous family suicides and follows financial distress from sales at a fraction of value. He had been in poor health and had interests in ice and cold storage ventures across several Texas cities.

Associated Press St. Louis William J. Lemp Lemp Brewery Company Tie el Paso Dallas Temple Texas

Gulf Company Cuts Gasoline and Kerosene Prices

Gasoline and kerosene prices were cut today by the Gulf Company, followed by other marketers, in a general price reduction across the state of Texas. The new prices lowered gasoline to 19 cents and kerosene to 14 cents per gallon.

Associated Press Houston Texas Dee Gulf Company Tada

Missing Houston lumberman prompts police search

Lt. Kimo Hay a reputed wealthy Houston lumberman has been missing since December 19. Police began a search after his son W H Hay disclosed the disappearance.

Associated Press Houston Texas Kimo Hay W.H. Hay

Frisco Plans 75,000-Share Purchase to Gain Gulf Ports

In a filing with the Interstate Commerce Commission St Louis and San Francisco seeks approval to buy the International Great Northern in Texas. The 75,000 share stock issue would be acquired at 27.50 per share, giving Frisco outlets to Houston Galveston and San Antonio.

Associated Press Washington St. Louis & San

Taking Desperate Chances With Colds and Cough Remedy

A cautionary note on the dangers of neglecting colds and the increasing vulnerability to serious illnesses. It advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a low cost preventive treatment believed to cure bad colds.

Judges report on conditions in federal courts

Senior circuit judges in conference here concluded the submission of reports on federal court conditions nationwide. They discussed with Chairman Madden the needed machinery including additional assistant district attorneys marshals and clerks to support new courts recently authorized by Congress. The survey aims to improve handling of federal court business and district attorney work in preparing cases.

Associated Press Washington United States Madden Congress

Indicted Racquet and Tennis Club Members in Liquor Sale Case

New York December 29 federal grand jury indicted twelve members of the fashionable Racquet and Tennis Club on charges of illegally selling more than 30 000 gallons of liquor.

Associated Press New York Federal Grand Jury

Rotary Luncheon New Year Program Corrections

The report adds a telegram from Lawrence Wharton read at the luncheon and notes a vocal solo by Miss Belmont with piano accompaniment by Mrs. T A Austin. The club expressed appreciation for the New Year greetings and the pleasant part of the program, assisted by Mrs. Austin and Miss Belmont.

Florentine Belmont Miss Belmont T. A. Austin Laredo Travis Bruce Bunn A. J. Neff Goodman Allen Stowers Sunn James Vernon Proffitt Gene Yale Russell Hamblen Rachmaninoff Estelle Kline Schumann Beethoven Marjorie Murray Kline Thafson Bann Cavalleria Rusticana Jose Colvin Madrid Lawrence Wharton Rotary Club Lawrence Mrs. Austin Makind

Birthday List Highlights Notables Across North America

Prof Solon J Bailey head of Harvard observatory in Arequipa Peru born in Lisbon New Hampshire 67 years ago today. Charlotte Walker resident of Park City Utah connected to actress George Thomas president of University of Utah age 56. Gen William Mitchell aviation service figure noted.

Solon J. Bailey Harvard Observatory Arequipa Peru Lisbon N. H Charlotte Walker George Thomas Presigent University of Utah Park

Japanese Privy Council Denounces Kato China Policy

The privy council adopted a resolution condemning the Kato government's China policy and addressed it to the prince regent. The move is described as unprecedented in Japan's history.

Associated Press Tokio Nec Kato China Privy Council Japan

Two Men Executed in Kilkenny

Dublin reports two men named Murphy and Whelan were executed at Kilkenny this morning after convictions.

Associated Press Dublin Murphy Whelan Kilkenny

New Guinea Mandate Official Faces Rabaul Questions

In Sydney a December indictment targets W Welsh a key figure in the Royal Australian Society and treasurer of the mandate administration in New Guinea. The case centers on irregularities linked to funds and governance in Rabaul.

Associated Press Sydney New Guinea W. Welsh F. RG Surer Royal al Society Rabaul

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Pate Gerald Fgan Infantry Mrs. Kyle of City Mrs A. J. Landrum Margaret Hewe Emilie Hassell Corpus Christi Elinor Imooking Rene Bodet West Texas Henry Ward H. W. Johnston Miss May Netzer Austin Jos. Netzer G. N. Witting Ruth Netzer Sirls Miss. Olman Roy David Cecilia Weyendecker Mary Cook Pearl Colman Victoria Joseph Kathleen Aldridge Ruby Colman Jewell Merriweather Annie Claflin Selby Bryant Antoinette Belmont Elvira C. de Saenz Mores Ave Loeschhorn Josie Valls Rosita Litiiae Leyendecker Louis Mayer Victor Duran Wausto Gounod Maria Luisa Casso Luisa Leal Paul Upper Graziela Farias C. Gurlitt Antoinette Valls L. M A. Herzog Agnes Gareda C. M. von Weber Victor Cantu Grace Rohm Barbara Biggio Mary Ward Tl. M. Gottschalk Adela Guerra Leas _ M. Moyzkowski Blanquita Oscar Casso Paul Heino Lizilietta Serenade Franz von Blon Julieta Martinez Anton Dvorak Ganz Jennie May Gallahan Margaret Ward C. Mayer Coeth Leschetizky Evangelina Cerda Hortenge Leyendecker Chopin Schmall Olivia Hickey Edward Grieg Scherzino Leonarda (Odowsky Angelina Farias Centro Social Fronterizo Missionary Notes Mrs. Proffitt Rosebud Clu R. L. Poster Sara Leal Joe Fasnacht Harold Yeary Stowers Laura M. Hoyt NEW Paris Pias B. M. McKain Met Rouge Laton Rouge McKain Baltimore Bastroyl Asain Terence Abues Turkey Associated Prees Mesnul Lausanne Pashia Beomtoa Teftter Pritish Tos Poa Dolene Everett Wright Montes Wright Lemp G.N Times Office Yeapf Trale Gervan
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