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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1922
Page
3
The Laredo Times lists subscription rates and delivery options published daily or weekly. Rates include one month six dollars yearlong mail postpaid to U S Mexico or Canada and local carrier delivery in Laredo New Laredo Mexico. Subscriptions due in advance. Entered second class matter at Laredo post office.
The text reiterates that The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for dispatches credited to AP or not credited, appearing in this paper and related focal news.
Monday's Daily reports concerns over drifted workers flocking to Tampico seeking jobs. Many unemployed or underemployed Americans, lacking Spanish, funds, or local support, return home poorer and bitter about the experience.
The editorial argues that cutting naval armament creates hardship for skilled machinists but serves the national good. It defends government employment practices, rejects unions’ retention aims, and notes wages, holidays, and benefits while stressing scrapping vessels will save taxpayers. It concludes the temporary job loss advances long term prosperity.
A warning advises staying away from Tampico unless one has ample funds or a secured job, labeling outsiders as potentially at fault for trouble and urging caution for sightseeing or travel.
We print a column of local witticisms and vignettes from Laredo. Jests about dance talk, flappers, philosophy, and small-town foibles mix with quips about bicycles, elevators, and a town desk with trick fire sticks.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a cure for biliousness and dyspepsia. The copy claims the tablets strengthen the stomach, invigorate the liver, improve digestion, and promote gentle bowel movement, urging readers to try them for stomach trouble.
The city announces a general cleanup drive inviting residents to start immediately. Knights of Columbus volunteers join the effort to tidy back yards alleys streets and avenues as part of a grand celebration prep led by Mayor L Villegas.
Royal Opera House manager Valdez announces Allene Ray will appear in person Friday and Saturday tied to her photoplay Partners of the Sunset. Ray, hailed as a top screen type by Ince Tourneur Lasky Laemmie Pickford Blackton Belasco, headlines this western tale directed by Robin Townley with three daily showings.
The Richelieu Cafe will now be open day and night starting this day, located at 1217 Hidalgo de Selle. Patrons are advised of the new hours and continuous service.
Regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 1018 B P O Elks set for Tuesday evening at 8 oclock per secretary A B Muller. Notice Women Republicans urge Webb county women to form a local organization at Filks Hall on Wednesday the 15th at 4 30 p m in Webb County Texas chaired by H H Jefferies. Manuel Cruz promotes dry goods store promotion in Laredo with new silks and laces and invites patrons to visit.
New England heavyweight Dan Dowd will be sidelined for an extended period due to an erysipelas infection. Doctors expect a full recovery, with Dowd concentrating on rest and treatment while away from the ring.
A man identified as Arthur P. Helliwell or Jack Burnham, a Canadian believed deserter from both British and American forces, was arrested in Laredo after being linked to the July killings of Ralph Moroney and Gerard and the wounding of M. M. Winston near Tampico. He is held in county jail pending extradition papers as US and Mexican authorities exchange notes.
Deputy collectors announce two Ford cars seized near Laredo Texas for violation of law. Motor numbers 350206 and 2467493 with licenses 472197 and 211659, register numbers 40817 and 18678. Public claim period ends 20 days from first publication. auctions set for March 7 1922 at 10 AM in the Custom House.
A mosaic of items notes an oil gusher lyric fragment, local ads for Webb County Lumber, electrical repair, plumbing and shoe services, and rental notices. It reports Samuel Cuellar jailed February 8 and sent to Jourdanton for charges, plus licenses issued for Clyde Wood Nora Barlow Jose Martinez Dolores Gonzalez and a court docket update from Carrizo Springs.
A warm Sunday in Laredo with 87 degrees gave a summerlike feel as February neared its end. By midnight a stiff east wind arrived, dropping temperatures to 54 degrees and signaling a norther and a shift toward colder weather before spring arrives tomorrow’s Valentine’s Day reminds of possible cold snaps.
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