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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1922
Page
2
The English writer Elinor Glyn appeals to Americans for fair play amid industry hysteria. She argues most movie workers are decent, yet attacks on a few misdeeds create broader consequences, urging continued house cleaning and note of youth in casting.
The piece cautions against foreign entanglements and filibustering on Mexican soil, warning that backing Felix Diaz or Cantú could destabilize Mexico and invite U.S. neutrality violations. It criticizes the film industry’s moral decline and calls for cleansing the sector to protect American consumers and values.
A testimonial from J C Stein of Lincoln Street describes severe backache and frequent nighttime urination easing after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad claims kidney weakness signs and urges timely treatment with a 60 cent price, from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Commander Hilton Young, to wed Lady Scott widow of the famed Arctic explorer, earned distinction in the late war. He served on the Vindictive during the Zeebrugge raid and was severely wounded, losing an arm. He also fought in Serbia with the British mission and commanded an armored train at Archangel earning the Distinguished Service Order. Since the war he has been elected to Parliament and serves as Financial Secretary to the Treasury.
A big crowd attended the international cowboy and cow girls contests at Legion Park with professional riders and ropers delivering excellent performances. Contests are scheduled again this afternoon and tomorrow starting at 1 PM to allow time to reach the bullfight, ending shortly after 3 PM.
A column of light gossip from Laredo offers wry musings on daily life. Jests about neighbors and local characters, from a corner cop to a town philosopher Uncle Abner, mingle with quips on golf and fashion.
Today marks the birth centenaries of the Hari of Mayo, a former Viceroy of India, and chemist Oliver Wolcott Gibbs. Houston recalls the 10th anniversary of the great fire that destroyed $7,000,000 in property. Canadian leaders convene at Quebec for a banquet honoring Minister of Marine E Lepointe. A Waco meeting plans a third party alliance. Four young women sail from San Francisco to attend the World Student Christian Federation Conference in Peking. A joint Chicago meeting of railroad men and United Mine Workers discusses wage-scale defenses.
The wife proudly recounts speaking up at a woman's meeting while her husband remains skeptical. The text then shifts to a health notice praising Chamberlain's Tablets for digestive issues, noting improved digestion and gentle bowel movement.
A round of Laredo notices reports Mexican pottery displays at Tlaquepaque Art Store and baskets, a carload of horses burned in Nuevo Laredo, and plans for a Governors banquet at the Hamilton Hotel with 1.50 tickets. The new bridge dedication and Washington birthday observances close local offices, while matador Gaona draws curious crowds downtown.
No deliveries will be made after 12 o'clock tomorrow February 22 due to Washington's Birthday. Please place orders early. Consumers Ice & Fuel Co.
February 21 entries note execution of Colonel Despard for plotting against King George III in 1803. John Quincy Adams, born 1767, died in Washington in 1848. Other items include 1853 coin addition, 1871 DC territorial government, 1872 Davis nomination, 1988 Corliss death, 1807 Berlin wreck with 123 dead, and 1919 Bavarian premier Eistner assassinated in Munich.
The Times prints a daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau at New Jeans. Tonight and Wednesday are described as cloudy and unsettled with potential changes in conditions.
Observations for the Fort Mcintosh area report a maximum temperature of 86 degrees and a minimum of 66 degrees as of 7 a m today. Winds are from the south with clear conditions.
Laredo grid ushers in three day Washington birthday festival with parade polo matches and a new international bridge dedication. Governors Neff and de Lara lead visitors from Mexico for a public reception and ceremonies at the boundary, followed by a grand street parade and a Gaona bullfight in Nuevo Laredo.
A $1,000 cape of state, worn by matador Rodolfo Gaona, will lead tomorrow’s parade into the Nuevo Laredo bullring. The silk cape is braided and spangled with pure gold ornaments and is shown in S. Alexander’s show window.
Eastern Star notice states a Miriam Chapter No 86 O. E. S. will hold a regular meeting tonight at 8 o at the Masonic Hall. All visiting members are cordially invited.
Washington's Birthday closes the store on Wednesday February 22nd for employee celebration. February books close Saturday night February 25th and purchases after that date will be charged on the March bill. Try us on your March purchases and we will please you. Sanitary Grocery Co. 2-20-11.
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