Mayfield Seat Contest Faces Texas Voters Again
In Wednesday's Daily, the Mayfield case is outlined with George Peddy planning to contest the Texas Senate seat. Peddy, aligning with Republican endorsement, claims Democratic identity while voters favored Mayfield, and the piece argues Texans will resist seating a challenger tied to opposing party influence.
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People of
Texas
George Peddy
Earle B. Mayfield
Washington
Congress
Mayfield
Peddy
Senate
Newberry
Tesas Knaw
Culberson
Creager
Federal zone plan gains border states support
A proposal to create a federal zone along the northern Mexican border fifty kilometers wide draws broad backing from border states except Lower California. Advocates say it would place control of vice and public works under the federal government to curb smuggling and fund needed improvements.
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Mexico
California
Mexico City
Nuevo Laredo
Somar
Errards
Big Championship Cowboys Contests for San Antonio
Special to The Times San Antonio Texas February 21 Preparations for the big championship cowboy contest advance with the San Antonio fire and police departments organizing events to benefit the pension fund The show directed by Fred Beebe of Tucumcary New Mexico will run February 27 28 and March 1 2 4 with corrals pens and chutes being built under the supervision of Hugh Strickland The contest promises competitive open events featuring skilled cowboys for thousands in cash prizes provided by Chief A J Goetz and Chief A O Van Riper of the departments
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San Antonio
Texas
Fire and Police Departments
Fire and Police Pension Fund
A. J. Goetz
Fred Beebe
Tucumcary
N. M
Hugh Strickland
Fire and Police
A. O. van Riper
Income Tax Facts on Bad Debts Deductions and Reserves
Guidance on treating bad debts in tax returns for 1921 and 1922. It explains two methods: deduction from income for worthless debts and reserve-based deductions. Details cover partial debt write offs, required records, and when debts become deductible. It notes consistency of method within a year and the need for supporting statements.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Business Chances. Relable dealer for puncture proof tubes
Wanted reliable man as dealer or exclusive agent. Manufacturer offers inner tubes guaranteed against punctures and blow-outs. Contact C. Carpenter, Factory Representative, 13820 Juarez Avenue, Laredo, Texas. Phone 618 before noon.
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C. Carpenter
Juarez Avenue
Laredo
Texas
Post Office Installs Double Writing Stand for Patrons
Postmaster Fred H Ligarde announces a new double writing stand in the lobby to ease patron work. The two sided stand allows multiple people to address letters and endorse money orders at once, aiding convenient service.
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Fred H. Ligarde
Postoffice
54 Per Cent Loans for Wells and Zapata Farms
Up to 10 900 60 in amount on farms and ranches in Wells and Zapata counties. Thos H Ward secretary-treasurer Laredo National Farm Loan Assn offices in Joseph Building. 2 7 tf.
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Wells
Zapata
Good Play at the Rialto Draws Crowds The Day
A photodrama at the Rialto Theater features Hetty Blythe in Low Women Love adapted from The Dangerous Inheritance. Critics hail Blythe as at her best in this inspiring screen drama showing today and tomorrow.
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Rialto
Rialto Theater
Hetty Blythe
Icola
Miss Blythe
Army Surplus Property Listing with Household Equipment
A wartime surplus notice lists 12 electric griddles 12 by 18 inches new 10 Daniell siphon filters new 1 Wisconsin incubator 350 egg 1 Babcock milk tester new 1 Iowa cream separator 125 dollars 1 Concord player piano 500 shovels to be disposed or allocated to buyers.
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Wisconsin
Iowa
Concord
City Council Meets To Address Widening Proj and Finance Matters
The Laredo city council met at 7 30 pm with Mayor L Villegas and six Aldermen present to approve minutes and discuss widening Convent Avenue awaiting possible condemnation for one parcel. They moved to study tax refunds for Black Horse Tobacco and Texas Mexican Railway and considered bond serialization. aviation block sales were authorized to cover emergencies. A pause followed with a recess to February 27.
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L. Villegas
Cluck
Henry
Leyendecker
Martin
Salinas
Brennan
Leonard
Mims
Convent Avenue
W. H. Adams
Black Horse Tobacco Company
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
A. B. Muller
Laredo Kiwanis Club
Crecilius
A. C. Karr
Kuaneas
Finance Committee
Karr
Land Board
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
Tonight and Thursday expect cloudy skies with a probability of local rain. The Times presented the forecast furnished by The Telephone Co.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
Telephone Co
Fort Melntoah 24 Hour Weather Summary
Observations for Fort Melntoah 24 hours to 7 am report a maximum temperature of 75 degrees and a minimum of 44 degrees. Wind overall from the southeast. Sky is clear.
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Fort Melntoah
Arabian Hippodrome in Laredo Benefits Legion and Women’s Auxiliary
The Arabian Hippodrome, set on the vacant block near the Texas-Mexican station, offers a large tent circus and side shows to raise funds for the American Legion and its Women's Auxiliary. It features acts like two-headed baby and half man half woman lectures, with proceeds aiding local veterans while the Automobile Show expands as mud clears.
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American Legion and Woman's Auxiliary
Laredo
Hippodrome
American Legion
Laredo Receives Modern Seven Story Hotel Project
Construction of an eighty five room seven story basement hotel by M. Little on Houston and Salinas near the Hamilton Hotel advances rapidly. The plan includes a large auditorium on the seventh floor, later reinforcement of the Hamilton building, and eventual total of about three hundred rooms with private baths and on site facilities.
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Laredo
M. Little
Houston Street
Salinas Avenue
Hamilton Hotel
Texas
Hamilton
Bohemian Club Hosts 22nd Celebration on Patio Coverage
The Bohemian Club marks its 22d anniversary with a celebration as the patio area receives a new cover ensuring shelter for guests. Attendees enjoy the event while the updated outdoor space awaits a formal reopening.
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Bohemian Club
Arrests in Mirando City and Hebbrowville Highlight Local Crime
W T Stockton was arrested at Mirando City by Deputy J K Williams under orders from Will Wood chief narcotic officer El Paso and is jailed pending action. John I Veron wanted at Mirando City for theft was arrested near Hebbrowville and held in the county jail in Laredo. The piece also notes civic announcements about a local Legion drive and Washington’s birthday observances amid road dust and paving plans.
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W. T. Stockton
Mirando City
J. K. Williams
Will. Wood
el Paso
John I. Veron
Hebbrowville
J. W. Williams
Laredo
Arabian Hippodrme
American Legion
George Washington
Times
Washington's Birthday Holiday Notice for Local Services
On account of tomorrow being Washington's Birthday we will observe the Sunday hours. Consumers Ice & Fuel Co. Notice. This office will be closed tomorrow. On account of Washington's Birthday. Larebo Water Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Consumers Ice & Fuel CO
Larebo Water CO
Cole No 2 Near Bruni Reaches Ground Casing On Site
Casing for the Cole No 2 well, located about one mile north of Bruni in Webb County, has been received and moved to the site. Drilling paused as a drill stem is extracted. completion expected in a day or two with casing set soon. The well reached 3385 feet, with oil sand encountered after limestone, and regional oil prospects are high.
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Bruni
Webb County
Texas
Uarado
Forrester No
Aguilares
Notable Birthdays of Historic Figures Mark Milestones
February 21 marks birthdays of Dr. Edouard G Deville Surveyor General of Canada born in France 74 years ago Otto H Kahn prominent New York banker born in Mannheim Germany 66 years ago Henry W Keil long serving mayor of St Louis born in St Louis 61 years ago Thomas Sterling US senator from South Dakota born in Fairfield County Ohio 12 years ago
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Edouard G. Deville
Canada
France
Otto H. Kahn
New York
Mannheim
Germany
Henry W. Keil
St. Louis
Thomas Sterling
United States
South Dakota
Fairfield County
Citation by Publication in Webb County Texas Case
The District Court of Webb County Texas issues citation by publication for Leonides Garcia plaintiff to summon Anastacio Flores and unknown heirs of Anastacio Flores and Anastacia Flores to appear March 12 1923 in Laredo for a trespass to title action on Lot 5 Block 111 described as 29 by 49 varas. The case No. 6233 seeks title resolution and removal of claims to the land.
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Anastacia Flores
District Court
Webb County
Texas
Laredo
Santa Court
Leonides Varela
Leonidas
Sarcia
Anastacio Flores
Anasstacia Flores
City of
County of Webb
State of Texas
Matamoros Street
Feldtano Garza
Explosion of U.S. Army Dirigible Roma
February commemorates the Roma disaster in Hampton Virginia when the U S Army airship Roma exploded. The tragedy killed thirty four crew and officers in the airship's crash and fire.
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U. S.army
Roma
Army
Hampton
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted as Most Effectual
An 19th century advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is nature based and always the most effectual for allaying coughs. The copy emphasizes its trusted action and broad efficacy for lingering irritation and throat discomfort.
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Chamberlain
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Income Tax Facts
Thos. H. Ward
Bellans
Bellans Hot Water
Cali
Wate
Chas. Wharton
J. Garcia
Washington and
San Leonardo
Weather Forecast
Southwens’ Uaaree Bldg
W. T. Neblett, JR
Paris
Forester (Ramirez
Ross Jones
C.-M. de la Garza
Pedro Garcia
C. M. de la Garza
Torbay
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