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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1922

Page

5

Fundamentalists Call for Bible Truth in New York Schools

A Rev John Roach Stratton led group of Baptist members urges exclusion of Darwinian textbooks from New York public schools. The essay cites Genesis creation, evolution debates, religious faith, and the role of science in modern understanding, contrasting views on vacillating interpretations.

The Baptist Church John Roach Stratton New York Darwin Lse Christ

Fitting Memorial For Oregon Battleship As Treaty Keeps Two Warships

Under the naval reduction treaty the United States will retain the Oregon and the Illinois as memorials. The Oregon, famed for speeding from the Pacific to the Atlantic in 68 days and defeating Spanish ships, will be kept near its home state to symbolize valor and hope for world peace. The ships will be rendered useless by removing guns and sealing key openings.

Oregon Gulf Oreron Colon United States Pacific Atlantic South Pacific Cape Horn Caribbean Sampson Maine Havanas Harbor Pacific Coast Cervera

They Appeal to Our Sympathies

They describe Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for biliousness indigestion and liver trouble. The ad claims the tablets strengthen the stomach invigorate the liver and improve digestion while gently moving the bowels.

Notable historical incidents from 1749 to 1919

The entries recount a London theatre riot sparked by a conjurer missing a promised leap into a quart bottle in 1749. Later items note Michigan electing a congressional delegate in 1819, Wellington's $55,000 commemorative shield in 1822, Henry Watterson's birth and 1921 death, a Cleveland medical college mob attack in 186p, Faure’s 1899 death, the Wilhelmina seizure in 1915, and Laurier’s 1919 paralysis.

London Congress Michigan Duke of Wellington Henry Watterson Washington, D. C Jacksonville Fla Cleveland Francois Felix Faure Paris Great Britain Sir Wilfrid Laurier Dominion Ottawa

Chamberlain's Tablets Praised For Digestion Relief

Melard F. Craig of Middle Grove praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the nicest medicine for indigestion and constipation. He says they work like a charm, do not gripe, and do not leave unpleasant effects.

Chamberlain Melard F. Craig Middle Grove

Today in history and politics at a glance

Centenary of Gen James B Anderson birth noted as a Confederate officer. Sixty years since Gen Buckner surrendered Fort Donelson to Gen Grant. James A Farrell begins his sixtieth year as head of United States Steel. Indiana senatorial campaign moves eyed at State Democratic Editorial Association convention in Indianapolis today.

James B. Anderson Buckner Fort Donelson Grant James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation Indiana State Democratic Editorial Association Indianapolis

Laredo Gossip Scraps From The Force Notes

A collection of light anecdotes from Laredo residents on daily life and attitudes. Vignettes touch on wealth and worry, romances, cars, dieting, taxes, gas prices, and social perceptions, with humorous asides about women, men, and local habits.

Hoot Gibson Comes to Strand With The Fire Fighter

At the Strand theater in Laredo a new Hoot Gibson feature The Fire Fighter will screen next Saturday. The story by Ralph Cummins is realized by Harvey Gates and directed by Reaves Eason, focusing on forest rangers protecting dwindling timber stands.

Strand Universal Hoot Gibson Strand Theatre Ralph Cummins Harvey Gates Reaves Eason Forest Rangers

Railroad Time Table Texas-Mexican Trains to Corpus Christi

Train No. 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 12 10 p m. Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m.

Corpus Christi Corpee Abriati

Allene Ray Stars in Partners of the Sunset Outdoor Feature

Allene Ray headlines the first outdoor feature on Valdez of the Royal Theatre bill for Friday and Saturday. The photoplay Partners of the Sunset stars Ray as a transplanted society girl who raises cattle and stirs hearts on a western ranch, directed by Robin Townley with an all star supporting cast. Ray appears in person during the screening.

Allene Ray Valdez The Royal Theatre Miss Ray Walter Hall Bert Lubin Robin Townley

Train Schedules for Inter city and Rio Grande routes

The International and Great Northern runs a fast St Louis train departing 12 01 p m arriving 5 15 p m. A night service leaves at 10 p m arriving 1 30 a m. Rio Grande and Eagle Pass routes list Train No 1 from Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arriving Minera 10 20 a m. Train No 2 from Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arriving Redo 8 15 p m.

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera Redo

First woman M P who took seat differs from vote history

The article notes a common error in calling Lady Astor the first woman elected to Parliament. It states that Countess Markievicz was the first elected woman M P but never took her seat, unlike Astor.

Lady Astor Countess Markievicz Sinn

Notice of Public Sale by Receiver James A. Baker

The International & Great Northern Railway Company acting through Receiver James A. Baker will sell at auction in Laredo Texas on March 9 1922 between 10:00 and 11:00 a m at the freight depot the shipment of one barrel dry cells Mo P St Louis Grt St to Laredo way bill MP-140847 dated Dec 9 1920 consigned to Champion Carbon Mfg Co notify J 8 Denike shipped by Champion Carbon Mfg Co The sale is conducted under Texas law for refused and unclaimed freight and related charges for cash to the highest bidder.

International & Great Northern Railway Company James A. Baker Laredo Texas Mo. P. St. Louis

Lost Big Hudson Super Six With Tequila Seized

Two San Antonio men George Lott and Edgar Morris were arrested by customs inspectors on the San Antonio road near Laredo for transporting 200 bottles of tequila in a Hudson Super Six. The car and liquor were seized and the pair jailed in Laredo. the vehicle will be sold by federal authorities to recover costs.

George Lott Edgar E. Morris San Antonio Laredo

International rodeo to draw top professionals in Laredo

Laredo hosts a four day International Cowboy Championship at Legion Park starting Sunday at 2 PM. Top riders include Rose Smith Oklahoma Curley and Yakima Canutt. veterans Jack Gamble Wild Roy Mayes and Shorty Kelso join a field featuring elite bucking horses shipped from Oklahoma.

Laredo Legion Park Rose Smith Soapy Williams C. R. Williams Roy Quick Bobby Calem Jack Gamble Oklahoma Curley England France Jimmy Shanon Chuck Yakima Canutt Pendleton Ore Socorro New Mexico Roy Mayes Texas Sierra Blanca Shorty” Kelso Watonga Okla Kelso Fort Worth

Richelieu Cafe Now Open Daily at Hidalgo Street

The Richelieu Cafe announces daily hours starting today at 1217 Hidalgo Street. This notice informs patrons and the public that the cafe will be open day and night, providing extended access starting immediately.

Richelieu Cafe Hidalgo Street

Laredo High Draws West Legion Park Championship Fans

A championship basketball game is set for Friday February 18 at 4 pm and Saturday February 19 at 10 am at Legion Park. Laredo High School urges community support for the boys in the event.

Laredo High School the Legion Park

Traveling man touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

A well known itinerant visits the drug trade and reports druggists commonly ask if a cough medicine is for a child or adult and favor Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for its safety and claimed cures. He asserts it is unsurpassed for colds croup and whooping cough.

Weather Forecast From New Orleans Bureau

The Times reports a fair and warmer outlook tonight and Friday. Fort McIntosh observations show a max of 61 and min of 31 degrees with a northwest wind and clear skies.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Seed carload offers Red Top and Milo Maize

SAMES MOORE & CO announces a recent carload arrival of Red Top Black Amber and Milo Maize seed. Demand is heavy and supplies may run out soon. Purchase now to secure seed for planting season.

Sames, Moore & CO

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Aids Nature

Medicines that aid nature are most effectual says the advertisement for Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It claims to allay cough ease expectoration open secretions and aid nature in restoring the system to health with thousands testified to its efficacy.

Carnival opens nine day run in Laredo Texas

Local notices list events and ads from February 1911 including a carnival arrival in Laredo and a nine day engagement starting Saturday night. Other items include theater appearances by Allene Ray at the Royal Theater, various service ads for plumbing electrical work shoe repair and florists, and notices of births and licenses issued.

Laredo C. D. Ellison

Championship clash set as Laredo and Sodville meet

Laredo High School and Sodville High School stage a Southwest Texas championship clash at Legion Park in Laredo tomorrow at 4 pm then again Saturday at 10 am. Sodville boasts strong form across the region having defeated top teams south of the Nueces. Laredo recently beat Fort Mcintosh and seeks to prove top status.

Laredo Fort Mcintosh Bodville

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the Fundamentalists Abner Woolworth’'s Rockerfellow Louise Laredo Movies Goodyear Boot and Shoe Repair Company Jack Alesci Webb County Lumber Co Tequila Nature Hamilton Barber Shop Wormser Brothers Sanitary Bakery Lincoln Street Dainty Allene Ray Royal Theater O. W. Wilson Furniture Co Alexander Flortat James Vernon Proffitt Josephine Courtney Slaughter Ignacio Rodriguez Clementina Gonzalez C. W. Wilson Furniture Co Philadelphia Gaona Nuevo Laredo Saft Henry C. Burr Mercy Hospital Fidel Cantu WM W. Gregg Notary Public At Times Farragut Street Ricardo Perez Coast Section
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