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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1922
Page
8
The I and G N Ry offers a single fare from San Antonio to Laredo for the main day celebration on February 22. Tickets go on sale February 21 evening for the night train with return on February 22 night. Daylong activities run from 7.30 AM to 10 PM. Local hotels are crowded but rooms will be needed for only washing and dressing.
Tickets for Gaona bull fight shown for Wednesday February 22 are selling fast at multiple Laredo outlets. Limited seats remain at Laredo Barber Shop 516 Flores Ave National Motor Co Houston St and Flores Ave Laredo Candy Co Hidalgo St and Flores Ave. Call or phone for details.
The Rotary Club held a lively luncheon with singing and talks. Plans for Dr. Barker's meetings next Tuesday include events at Strand Theater for schoolchildren and at the Women's Club for women and girls, with a possible evening session at the Elks' Hall for men and boys.
Dr Adellina T Oller a licensed osteopath announced the opening of her offices in the Thaison building Rooms 210 and 211 She advertises her new location bringing her practice to the local medical community in the upcoming period
An advertisement explains that Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats acute nasal catarrh by building up the system and cleansing the blood to prevent colds. It notes repeated attacks may become chronic, and that the medicine is taken internally to act on mucous surfaces. J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio offer free circulars.
A violinist enters a small London music shop and asks for an EB string. The shopboy offers him a box and asks him to pick one, while the musician jokes about not knowing the strings from the sheep.
Advertised fruit trees including grapefruit orange and lemon target yards in Laredo with home delivery options. Pricing listed as two dollars for medium standard size trees and higher prices for large trees. The notice promotes turning the city into a tropical setting and highlights delivery availability.
Single persons with net income $1000 or more or gross $6000 or more and married couples with net income $2000 or more or gross $5000 or more must file by March 15, 1922 with their local collector. Full Form 1040A and 1040 guidance outlines 4 percent tax up to 4000 excess, 8 percent on the rest, and 1 to 65 percent surtax on 1921 net income over 5000.
The text explains how cost basis is used for gains or losses on property sales. It covers inventory basis, gifts after 1920, bequests, exchanges for like kind, and pre March 1 1913 sales. Concrete examples illustrate tax outcomes under various scenarios.
New York fans recall early silent film icons now retired or pursuing other lives. G M Anderson, Beverly Bayne, Mary Fuller, Florence Turner and Mary Pickford adopted private paths or stage work, while others like Max Linder and Henry Walthall returned to cinema. Some turned to business, directing, or writing as the era shifted.
Birth announcement style list marks several figures born on this date. Hon J B M Baxter born in St John New Brunswick 64 years ago. George Harvey US ambassador to Britain born Peacham Vermont 58 years ago. Washington Gardner US Commissioner of Pensions born Morrow County Ohio 77 years ago. Edward E Browne Wisconsin congressman born Waupaca Wisconsin 54 years ago. James T Begg Ohio congressman born Allen County Ohio 45 years ago.
Thursday activities include Mrs H C Hall entertaining the Married Ladies Social Club at 3 30 PM and the W M A of the Baptist Church meeting at the church also at 3 30 PM Circle One gathers with Mrs Lang and Circle Two with Mrs Tresdwell at 3 30 PM Friday the Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church meets at 4 PM at the church
A poem by Winfield S. Brooks appears with local social items from Webb and Laredo. Notices report Mrs. Jack Hill and Miss Clifton Hill returning from the city, Mrs. B. M. Alexander hosting a Friday Bridge, and visits from Kirby Walker and son. Parish Guild activities at Christ Church include Lent studies and an Easter sale. A church chicken supper in Laredo’s Methodist Church after Valentine’s Day features decorations and a candy booth run by the Sunday school class.
Washington reports that Secretary Mellon based his stance on legal counsel and maintains he violated no law prohibiting treasury secretaries from commerce or business. Officials say stock ownership in a corporation does not equate to direct or indirect business activity. Mellon resigned from bank directorates before joining the cabinet and has not engaged in private business since.
The University of Chicago forms the Confraternity of Five Minute Eggs to curb sissyism in behavior and attack fashion trends such as wasp-waist clothes, high heels, and scented waters for men. The name reflects the egg boiled for five minutes to a hard boil.
El Paso reports mobilization of five thousand troops at Fort Bliss in response to rumors of 3000 men assembling near Juarez and possible Juarez garrison action. Juarez officials deny the reports but acknowledge recruitment by revolutionists in Chihuahua. Mexico City announces generals and officers unsatisfied with service may be discharged immediately at their request.
A 24 man grand jury was drawn in Okmulgee Oklahoma to resume the Bank of Commerce investigation after the previous panel was discharged. County Attorney Hepburn called the panel a high class body of solid citizens and they must report February 27 to Judge Mark Bozarth for a three week inquiry. No word on the whereabouts of Judge Christopher.
New York court records show Tex Rickard indicted by the supreme court grand jury on criminal assault counts involving two minor girls. He pleaded not guilty and was held on ten thousand dollars bail.
A disastrous blaze at Ellington Field in Houston on February 16 damaged planes and spread to a gymnasium as a stiff breeze fanned the flames. Two men were injured with injuries not yet determined.
Washington February 16. The senate adopted a resolution asking President Harding for full information regarding the negotiation of the four power Pacific treaty. The debate touched on the arms conference policies for the first time in the senate.
Mrs Edith E Williams a Dallas attorney announced her candidacy for the state legislature opposing Representative John Davis in Dallas County She is described as the first woman in Dallas County and the second in Texas history to seek a legislature seat Her campaign pledge centers on legislation for women and children and she will run an intensive self directed campaign.
Galveston Texas Feb 16 The first court of civil appeals today reversed the Harris county district court action granting an injunction against J A Herring and others on the petition of the National Exchange Bank of Houston and in effect reversed the injunction denial judgment.
Houston officers recount Sergt Emmett Collings sprinting into Ellington Field to pull Captain George Tinsley from a crashing plane that struck the gym and exploded. Although the building burned, quick action by field crews and Houston firefighters stopped the flames from spreading.
Bacon Brothers Company of Toledo filed a petition in federal court asking appointment of a receiver for the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and Railway Shop Crafts. The filing was disclosed today, dated February 16.
London officials concede a likely three week postponement of the Genoa economic conference. This marks the first acknowledgment that France may prevail in pushing back the opening date.
Washington reports that the American Relief Administration aims to withdraw from famine relief in Russia by September 1. Edgar Rickard, after talks with Herbert Hoover, said Russians will be able to feed themselves with harvest proceeds by that date.
The Mary Association of the United States plans a greeting letter to Princess Mary congratulating her on her forthcoming marriage. The group, comprised of girls and women named Mary, aims to send supportive sentiments from its members.
President Harding informed Congress that a general sales tax is the only feasible method to raise funds for the soldier bonus. He sent a letter to Chairman Fordney suggesting bonus legislation be delayed unless a sales tax is enacted, complicating the bonus outlook.
Washington on February 16 with both the tax and bond plans for financing the soldier bonus facing disfavor from President Harding, House leaders consider funding by trimming annual appropriation bills to provide the needed money.
Washington February 16 President Harding and Congressman Longworth voiced support for enacting a sales tax as the sole practical method to raise funds for the soldier bonus. Senator Frelinghuysen echoed the executive view as well.
The Bank of England cuts the discount rate to 4 percent today, ending a run at 5 percent since November and marking the lowest level since the outbreak of the war. The move follows forecasts in a London despatch. The peak rate was 5 percent in 1914 after the war began.
The state health department will send an inspector to the West Columbia oil field in Brazoria county to investigate alleged San Bernardo river pollution from well drainage. Governor Neff received the complaint that oil refuse is killing fish and has also noted other Texas oil region stream complaints.
Fort Worth Texas Feb 16 A plea to the Interstate Commerce Commission from the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and the American National Live stock Association asks for emergency rates to move cattle to northern ranges. The rates, in force last year, helped herds reach pastures unaffected by drought.
By Associated Press Belfast authorities say casualties reached 114 and deaths 34 by 10 AM. Ulster Hall is commandeered for troop use as events unfold in Belfast on February 16.
The Texas Pecan Growers Exchange reports groundwork laid to handle a large pecan volume in Texas this year. The board of directors met in Austin to discuss the development and organization.
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