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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1922

Page

3

Laredo Times Publisher and Subscription Details

The Laredo Times published by Penn Publishing Company outlines daily and weekly editions with mail and carrier delivery to U S Mexico and Canada. Subscriptions require advance payment with rates listed and the paper remains a member of the Associated Press with rights for republication of local and teletype news.

United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Demay Associated Press Tealnews

The Seamy Side of the Movie Industry

The piece critiques the film business, exposing its sordid underbelly from faded glamor to scandal. It argues that fame hides jealousy, divorce, and “love affairs” while mourns a murder tied to a star’s alleged affair, urging decent readers to reject the industry’s allure.

Ned

Reform Moviedom: Hays Aims to Shield Public From Disgrace

The passage hints at a law preventing some material from being shown and suggests Mgr Hays might reform moviedom to hide its disgraceful side from the public. The text frames a push for decorum and curb on indecent content.

Mgr. Hays

Questionable Democracy in Germany Faces Union Fallout

The piece argues German democracy is fragile under Ebert with unions opposing him while labor leaders expel President Ebert and police chief Richter. It notes socialism and monarchy remnants, farmer tensions, and monarchist hopes for a strong hand, contrasting with Swiss republic stability. It ends by condemning the union’s expulsion of Ebert as ironic.

Republic Germany German Republic Administration Ebert Kert Saddle Makers Ben Richter Derlin Ote Fahn Red Flag Cerne Lfe Union

Good Counsel Principles Emphasize Virtue and Duty

A reflective exhortation counsels slow speech and conscience, loyal family bonds, diligent labor, and fair treatment of others. It warns against overtrust, stresses learning, memory, and understanding, and ends with honoring the dead, elders, and heroes as guiding virtues.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Aids Nature

Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan and allays the cough relieves the lungs and aids nature in restoring the system to health. Thousands testify to its good qualities and it is advised for coughs and colds.

Chamberlain

Laredo Gossip Column Picks Up City Whispers

A lively social column from Laredo shares morsels and reminiscences about local manners, fashions, and happenings. The piece playful notes happiness from a red topped boots gift, jokes about youth, old fashioned manners, and neighborhood anecdotes, closing with a wink at the gossip editor.

Laredo

Citation by Publication in Webb County Divorce Suit

Public notice directs Sheriff to publish weekly for four weeks a citation to Juan M. Montalvo in a Webb County Texas district court divorce case filed January 18, 1922 by Francisco G. Montalvo. Case No. 5712 seeks dissolution of marriage and alimony terms. Court in Laredo set for March 13, 1928.

State OF Texas Webb County Juan M. Montalvo District Court Laredo Francisco G. Montalvo Texas A. D

Chamberlain's Tablets Prove Kind to Indigestion

Melard F. Craig of Middie Grove New York praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the nicest and most pleasant medicine for indigestion and constipation. He says they work like a charm and do not gripe or cause unpleasant effects.

Chamberlain Middie Grove N. Y

Funeral for Humberto Rodriguez Draws Large Local Turnout

Humberto Rodriguez died suddenly at 1010 Grant Street. A funeral Saturday at 5 PM from his home to San Agustin Church drew a large crowd. Knights of Columbus led an escort. pallbearers included Chas. Galbraith Plutarco Villareal Joe Herrera Manuel de la Garza Dan OConnor and M. Lozano Tamez. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery.

Humberto Rodriguez Rant Street San Agustin Church Knights of Columbus Chas. Galbraith Plutarco Villareal Joe Herrera Manuel de la Garza Dan O'Connor M. Lozano Tamez

Legion Post 69 to Convene Tuesday at Legion Club

Special meeting of Laredo Post No. 69 to be held at the Legion Club Cafe at 8 p m Tuesday night February 7th. Ex-service men are welcome and a large attendance is requested as important matters will be discussed. Commander HAL L. Brennan Adjutant K L Mackay. 2 4 31

Laredo Post No. 69 Legion Club Hal L. Brennan K. L. MacKay

Laredo Scouts Mark Scouting Anniversary

Laredo Council plans a week of events for the 12th anniversary of scouting in the United States. On February 8 at 7:30 a.m. scouts meet at Jarvis Plaza flag pole for flag raising and at 8:00 a.m. troops gather at the Jarvis Plaza bandstand to renew the oath and laws, with Elks Hall as a backup venue if weather spoils the outdoor program.

United States Laredo Jarvis Plaza Elks Hall

Auto Repair Ad Seeks Continued Patronage

A note from an auto mechanic states relocation to 812 Flores Avenue in a clean building and readiness to perform any auto repairs and adjustments. The writer invites continued patronage from friends and the general public.

Flores Avenue

Card of Thanks for Humberto Rodriguez

The family expresses sincere thanks to the many kind friends who assisted during the death and funeral of Humberto Rodriguez and to those who contributed flowers.

Humberto Rodriguez Family

Woodmen Olive Camp Meeting Night Monday

Woodmen Olive Camp notes a meeting night set for Monday and mentions checks for several members. Clerk H G Teal signs the item with the date 24 21 in the notice.

H. G. Teal

Puigs Secures Mules for City Sprinkler Work in Laredo

Y L Puig returned from San Antonio with three mule teams to service sprinklers and street work in Laredo. A Ford car seized near Laredo for customs violations faces a public auction March 7 1922 if no claimant files within twenty days.

Y. L. Puig San Antonio

Prizes Announced for Washington Birthday Parade Decorations

The prize committee released cash awards for the February 22 celebration parade. Prizes include Best Decorated Autos 1st $50, 2nd $25, 3rd $20 and Best Decorated Carriage 1st $50, 2nd $25, 3rd $10. Other categories cover allegorical floats, bicycles, comical displays, and more with various sums.

Washington

Governors of Mexico to Attend Bridge Dedication

Mexican and Texas officials toast a cross border bridge dedication set for February 24. Governor Garcia of Nuevo Leon hopes to attend despite his mother's fragile health, while Governor Montesinas of Tamaulipas extends invitations through the Chamber of Commerce in Laredo.

Mally Chamber of Commerce Mexico City D. F Laredo Texas Montesinas Tamaulipas Neff C. Lopez de Lara Juan M

Seizure Under Section 3082 R. 8S Near La Violation

A Pord automobile with Motor No 3250206 License No 472197 Register No 40817 has been seized near La for a violation of Section 3082 R 8S. Details read as official notice of possession and action.

Port of Laredo Texas Laredo Custom House A. R. Kahn

Murder near Rio Grande tied to Mexican side shooting

Walter G. Swinney 32 a Ditto Texas native now in Del Rio died at Mercy Hospital from a gunshot wound received while in a skiff on the Rio Grande five miles up river from Laredo. P M McCampbell and Steve Simon aided his transfer to hospital as authorities prep formal charges and seek Nuevo Laredo inquiry.

Walter G. Swinney Ditto Texas del Rio del Rio Company Mercy Hospital Rio Grande Farias Laredo McCampbell Swinney Steve Simon Simon Joe Condren Nuevo Laredo

Funeral for Marthalizabeth Petty Attracts Many

The four year old Marthalizabeth Petty daughter of Mr and Mrs Mal L Petty died Saturday morning. Her funeral was held yesterday at 10 oclock from the home to the Christian church with pallbearers J A Burnett Maurice Didiou George J Manahan A F Martin Claude Franklin and Cenobio Butz. Numerous flowers marked the burial site and friends attended as her spirit rests with angels.

Tone Marthalizabeth Mal L. Petty Christian Church J. A. Burnett Maurice Didieu George J. Manahan A. F. Martin Claude Franklin Cenobio

They Appeal to Our Sympathies

They describe Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for stomach and liver trouble improving digestion and bowel movement and urge readers with stomach issues to try them for restoration of health.

Births and notices span local ads and classifieds

A miscellany of notices announces a boy born to Mr and Mrs Nicandro Villarreal and a daughter to Mr and Mrs A B Benson. It includes tradesmen ads for a licensed drain layer, shoe repair, plumbing, florists, and rental listings, plus local event hype and public affairs notes with brief vendor pitches and service offers.

Nicandro Villarreal

Dubinsky Bros Stock Co Closes Laredo Run

After a two week engagement the Dubinsky Bros Stock Co closed with Her Wedding Day in Laredo. The troupe resumes a Texas tour moving to Alice then Corpus Christi and plans a return to Laredo later this year for more performances before summer or early fall.

Dubinsky Bros. Stock Co Alice Corpus Christi Laredo

Indian suits ready for those wishing to participate

Suit suppliers announce readiness for interested buyers with a call to attend an event by the Motor Company, inviting participation and outlining contact through Fy 28nd.

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company Blish and Proprietors Able Biot Publishing CO Associated Tie Cor Press Spree Theer Cairo Bacheor Pinky Abner Hidalgo Street C. M. de la Garza Humbeto Rodriguez Legion Meeting Scouts Laredo Council Boy Scouts Customs Lst Secute Juan M. Garcia Nuevo Leon P. M. McCampbell Mirando City Mirando Lumber CO Amirando City J. M. Sallee Boy Scouts J.C. Netzer Co M. J. McCarty DelMonte Lincoln Street Gorn A. B. Benson Rafael Mendez Clotilde Zapata Antonio Quintero, Jr Dolores del Toro Alexander Building Lincoln Atreat the Flortat Phone Crockett Avenue C 8Th St Ireland International Mercantile Co Juarez Plumbing Philadelphia Fidel Canta Saft's Wilt W. Gregg Notary Public Times Office Farragut Tlaquepaque Art Store Iturbide
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