Soviet Grain Exports Cripple Russian Relief Efforts
A Daily report argues that nearly ten million Russians will need charity while Soviet grain ships export rye to Germany. It contends relief burdens Americans, cites famine in Russia and Armenia, and urges stricter driver licenses to reduce road accidents and deaths.
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Russia
Germany
America
Armenia
Poland
Austria
China
Europe
Bsides
Examination for drivers matches locomotive engineer tests
A New York judge calls for licensing exams for car drivers as strict as those for locomotive engineers. He notes the mobility and daily collision risks of automobiles versus rail-bound trains, highlighting the greater danger and need for rigorous scrutiny on urban streets.
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New York
Bnt
Extension of Time Granted for 1922 Corporate Returns
James W. Gass, collector in Austin, says Treasury Decision 428 approved by Secretary Melon grants domestic corporations a general extension to file 1922 income tax returns through February 28, 1923. Tentative 1120 returns must be filed by March 5, April 15, and May 15 with one fourth of estimated tax, plus a detailed explanation and formal extension request. Interest at 6 percent applies to any deficiency noted on final return.
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Internal Revenue
James W. Gass
Austin
Texas
Secretary of Treasury
A. W. Melon
Iscal
Treasury
Bass
Watermelon acreage to drop as Southeast Missouri turns to cotton
In Poplar Bluff Missouri on February 14 Associated Press reports Southeast Missouri will plant about 1,504 carloads of watermelons this year about a tenth of normal. Poor marketing high freight costs and freight car shortages blamed for losses last year. Much watermelon land will shift to cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Poplar Bluff
Missouri
Laredo Gossip Hearsay and Quips From the Street
Our tone of local rumor notes a lone step toward success for a mysterious man who sees himself as his friends do. Vendors report PalmeBach suits slow in demand while letter carriers outrank cops in guiding strangers. The piece pokes at money, politics, and everyday fads with cheeky quips from residents and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hint
Sawdust and Split Ends of Public Life
A wry crypto-essay notes how trimmed hats presage marital trims, people lash out at politicians they could never be, and families air dirty linen. It lampoons stinginess that shuns friends, and warns that ideas without solid foundations stay mere air castles.
Bathing Suits Aim for Artistry Next Summer
Fashion notes suggest bathing suits will trend toward artistic design next season. The implication is a shift from plain to more expressive swimwear as designers explore livelier silhouettes and patterns.
Taxable status of pensions under 1921 acts and retirement rules
Pensions from corporations or individuals to retired workers are taxable. Federal government pensions generally taxable, with exemptions only for certain war and rehabilitation act benefits. State or local pensions for WWI service are non taxable. Union benefits to striking members are taxable. Federal annuities May 22 1920 are taxed if total payments exceed withholdings. Employees leaving civil service may report withheld salary plus interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
City Council Advances Street Improvements Ordinance
The city council, with Mayor L Ville, approved a contract for street improvements with Southwest Biluthic Company after suspending standard readings. Aldermen discussed widening Convent Avenue and forming a charter amendments committee. Fire hydrant work and new hose orders were reported before adjournment. Webb County land ads follow.
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L. Villeens
Cluck
Leonard
Henry
Leyendecker
Martin
Salinas
Brennan
Mims
Southwest Biulithic Company
Convent Avenue
W. H. Adams
Sally
Brennen
Ala. Garcia
Prensa de San Antonio Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Its tenth anniversary edition highlights La Prensa growth from a small weekly to a daily with wide reach in Mexican communities in the United States and readers in Mexico. Mr Lozano’s start in San Antonio and rise to prominence is noted along with a daily circulation of 30,409 and larger Sunday numbers.
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A Prensa of
San Antonio
Weel-Ly
United States
Mexico
Lozano
Nublichers
Jorder Geeson
la Prensa
California swindle trio jailed in Laredo extradition sought
Sheriff Condren arrested Mr and Mrs McGaffey and George C Smith alias George E Smith alias George B Baker in San Antonio on charges of swindling. The Burns agency report states the group defrauded San Francisco and other counties, with warrants statewide. A preliminary hearing is planned and extradition to California is being pursued.
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Joe Condren
San Antonio
McGaffey
George C. Smith
George E. Smith
George B.baker
California
Tobin
Texas County
A. A. Finan
William J. Burns International Detective Agency
San Francisco
Condren
Alfred B. McCaffey
McGown McGaffrey
J. A. Palmer
Alfred Gaffey
8. K. McGill
Glendale
McGaffeys
Webb County
Laredo
Partnership Dissolves and New Owner Takes Over 716 Salidas Ave
Notice reports M L Hanchett purchases Joe D Hatley's share and continues M L Hanchett & Company at 716 Salivas Avenue. Hatley and Hanchett sign. Also public sale of a small home near the Heights with brick rooms and garage. Non resident owner authorizes sale at low price with terms.
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M. L. Hanchett
Jos D. Hatley
M. L Hanchett & Company
as_ partners
M. L. Manchett
Joe D. Hatley
Saing
Salivaas Avenue
Miles L. Hanchett
Carline
Truck Farm Trades For Laredo Property In Hidalgo County
Owner offers to trade a highly improved 80 acre irrigated truck farm near McAnen Hidalgo County for a property in Laredo with cash difference. Farm is clear of encumbrances and valued at the asking price.
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Laredo
McAnen
Hidalgo County
McGee
M. C. McGee
San Marcos
Texan
Avenue C
8Th St
San Ananio
Texas
Commissioners Court
Auction of Dairy Equipment and Supplies
Items include 10 Daniell siphon filters new 1 Wisconsin incubator 150 egg new 1 Babcock milk tester new 1 Iowa cream separator price 125 dollars 1 Concord player piano 600 shovels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Babcock
Iowa
Concord
Clubwomen approve film with age guidelines at Strand
To the Public the committee of clubwomen who viewed the picture Some Wild Oats at the Strand this morning wish to announce that they find no objections to its being shown but would recommend that girls under 16 years of age not be admitted and girls over that age only when accompanied by their mothers. The Committee.
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Strand
Oil Operators in Laredo Weather Quandary Sparks Drill Delays
Oil operators in the Laredo district delay drilling due to elusive rain forecasts and cloud visions of water for drift operations in Webb and Zapata counties. The Cole No. 2 casing from Houston arrives soon to Bruni for immediate drilling, with strong interest and rising lease demand as prospects of a major producer.
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Laredo
Tom Jones
Webb
Zapata Counties
Houston
Bruni
Brunt
Webb County
Alrei
Rain Douses Laredo Areas Yet Oils Fields Still Thirsty
A morning rain from around 5 to 7 o clock brought 0.0 inches to Laredo and similar showers to North Laredo onion fields and South Laredo. Aguilares Miranda City and Hebbronville saw light rain nonefrom the big Webb county oil fields still need more rain to fill tanks and water holes. Oil operators hopeful as clouds roll by before better weather.
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Laredo
North
South Laredo
Aguilares
Miranda City
Hebbronville
Webb County
Burton
Carolina-Texas OU & Gas Co
Carolina-Texas
Miranda City- Schott
Aviators
Walt
Jennie
Thelf
Oxford and Cambridge give books to Vienna University Library
Oxford and Cambridge universities recently presented a collection of valuable text and reference books to the Vienna University Library. The British Museum and several private donors and publishers contributed magazines and other publications, followed by gratis containers of further works.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Oxford
Cambridge
Vienna University Library
British
Museum
Gratis Conetiamens
Thetr
Piggly Wiggly Coffee Demonstration and Local Notices
Local ads announce Piggly Wiggly offering Wamba Coffee with cream on Wednesday and Thursday at the store. Various notices promote candy boxes at Queen Candy Co, cake flour demonstrations by Miss Harris at C O D Grocery, and other trade and service promotions in Laredo including plumber, hotel, and furniture notices.
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Piggly Wiggly
Queen Candy Co
Plegly Wiggly
Miss Harris
Swans Down
Lincoln Treet
A. M. Wormser
Meenaga
Maria Marta Saengz
Cosme Arredondo
Mariana de Varallo
Tomas Rodriguez
Mira
Dolores Verano
Ladies of
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Income Tax Facts
Hat. Hailey
Telephone
Joseph Bldg
William J. Burne
Hal Hailey
Joseph
Nal Hailey
Joseph Bide
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Cole Weil
F.R
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B. Juarez Plumbing Co
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Colman
Live and Let Live
Lincoln
P. Clover
Mra. del Barrio
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