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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1922
Page
8
Monday's Daily outlines who must file by March 15 1922 for income tax. It lists single and married thresholds for net and gross income and details tax rates up to 65 percent surtax. It also explains inspection limits, finality of written agreements, and time limits for filing and refunds under the 1921 Revenue Act.
Louise Victoria Princess Royal born 65 years ago today headline notes. Lord Rewiingon commander in India born 57 years ago today. Mary Garden singer and Chicago Opera Company director born Aberdeen Scotland 45 years ago today. Col Jay J Morrow Panama Canal Zone governor born Fairview West Virginia 52 years ago today. Herbert Hadley former Missouri governor born Olathe Kansas 50 years ago today. Dominick representative of the Third South (text truncated).
The Tournament Club meets with Mrs H W Johnston at 3 PM Monday. The Woman's Missionary Society gathers at 4 PM Monday. On Tuesday the Tuesday Bridge Club is entertained at 3 30 PM by Mrs Asher Smith.
Visitors and residents mingle in a flurry of travel and gatherings. Notables include Mr. O W Fish of Kansas City as a guest of his brother C M Fish, and Mrs J K Beretta en route to Laredo for the new international bridge ceremonies. Local weddings, recitals, and a Wednesday Evening Bridge Club party round out a busy social period with multiple trips to San Antonio, Eagle Pass, and Los Angeles.
Except for a few young pitchers, the New York Yankees plan to use mostly veteran players during spring training as they prepare for the season.
Laredo audiences will see a talent filled show by local amateurs led by J. R. Osorio and Francisco G. Ostés with Maria de la Garza as musical director. The program includes songs dances comedy sketches and the Spanish review La Gran Via with the Royal orchestra. Proceeds aid Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters of America.
President Hipolito Irigoyen of Argentina, facing accusations of seeking to stay in power by delaying elections, serves the final year of his six year term. Once poor, he built wealth through large scale land deals and once taught at a Buenos Aires women’s normal school, donating his salary to charities. He led the Radical party for over two decades but had no prior public office before 1915. The country enjoyed early prosperity but has slowed in business amid global downturn.
The Times reports a forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Tuesday are described as cloudy and unsettled.
The report notes the period ending 7 am with a maximum temperature of 87 degrees and a minimum of 61 degrees at Fort McIntosh. Winds are from the southeast and the sky is clear.
Tickets for the Gaona bull fight are offered for Wednesday February 22 with limited seating. Purchases occur at several local outlets including Laredo Barber Shop, National Motor Co, Laredo Candy Co, and others. Enquiries by phone. Also adverts grapefruit tree sales with delivery around March 1 by E R Tarver.
The inscription on the official badge reads Dedication International Bridge Inauguracion Puente Internacionales for the dedication ceremonies. For information and public protection no other badge will be honored for passage to the space reserved for official parties distinguished guests and visitors. 2-20-21.
A traveling man who visits the drug trade says druggists often ask if a cough medicine is for a child or adult. He notes they frequently recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children, claiming it is safe and always cures, especially for whooping cough.
John L. Richmond, longtime local figure, remembered by old timers. J Ed Cotter of Port Aransas arrived Saturday for several days of business. Mr and Mrs S Deane Wasson Chronicle staff writer arrived to cover Laredo's big celebration.
At Laredo the Strand Theatre will show The Lost Romance a Paramount picture by William de Mille tomorrow. Jack Holt Conrad Nagel and Leena Owen star in a story written by Edward Knoblock praised for beauty and impressiveness.
Chronology lists events and births including David Garrick born in Hereford 1716, Robert Morris appointed 1784, Henry Cist born 1839, Met Museum first exhibition 1872, Leo XIII elected 1878, Roumanian independence recognized 1880, Cuban uprising 1895, Admiral Peary died 1920. with scattered birthplaces and death places.
Nationwide campaigns launch to fund the Gorgas Memorial Research Institute in Panama and the Missouri Memorial Union Building at the University of Missouri. The second trial of Jess Hassell in Dallas opens while a League of Nations Disarmament Commission meets in Paris. Representatives of women’s colleges in North America convene in Chicago for annual meetings. The centenary of Henry F. Durant and the birth of Commodore Isaac Chauncey are marked as historic anniversaries.
The passage touts Chamberlain's Tablets as remedies for biliousness and dyspepsia. It claims the tablets strengthen the stomach, invigorate the liver and improve digestion, producing a gentler bowel movement and restoring health for those troubled with stomach issues.
President Harding told the Senate he could not provide information on the four power Pacific treaty negotiations because most talks were unrecorded and disclosure would clash with public interests. He denied any concealed undertakings. Concurrently, the foreign relations committee moved to report favorably the US Japan Yap island treaty.
Washington February reports suggest national business activity is nearing an upward swing. The federal reserve board foresees revival followed by a longer lasting prosperity, with caution about a reaction if growth accelerates too fast.
Chicago February conference of labor and farm movement leaders calls for non partisan political action to retire public servants of plutocracy and privilege urged by President Johnson of the machinists union.
Mr BE C Hoadley sales manager of the Alamo Food Company San Antonio discusses Pie Alamo their latest creation selling thousands daily across the state. Queen Candy Company serves as local agents carrying fresh stock daily.
El Paso publisher Jesus Flores says Colonel Esteban Cantu of Lower California leads the anti Obregon movement. Cantu reportedly communicates from San Antonio that if Diaz wins, Diaz would become provisional president and restore the 1857 constitution, revoking laws of the Diaz era. A Diaz representative is said to have invited revolutionary elements to a San Antonio meeting. Diaz was reported living in exile in New Orleans.
The newspaper announces no issue on Washington’s Birthday to allow staff celebration. It states a full issue will resume on Thursday with coverage of the celebration and extends well wishes to readers.
New York athletes headline world track and field records with 37 of about ninety events led by Americans. Britain follows with 28, Denmark and Finland tied for third with seven each, as the United States sets marks in six of seven groups.
Eighteen polo ponies from Fort Ringgold belonging to the Twelfth Cavalry arrived to be stationed at Fort McIntosh. The team will meet the Fourth Cavalry on tomorrow and Thursday afternoons, with matches starting at 2 30. The Twelfth Cavalry squad includes Captain R C Blatt as No 1, Captain W Houghton No 2, Captain C G Wall No 3, Lieut H Maddox No 4, with substitutes Captain J Wiewing and Captain Pierce.
Mrs Margot Asquith wife of former British prime minister lectures in Chicago. She condemns American railroads as an abomination calls war debts to be canceled and complains Americans lack freedom while praising some aspects. She comments on Hughes and prefers American men to women.
Mexico City editorial in lxcelsior rebukes officials who say U S recognition is not essential and argues recognition is indispensable. It cites President Harding and suggests his words open door to new negotiations and a potential conference to be pursued with intelligent leadership.
Austin Texas Feb 20 Governor Neff said the Mexia meeting with residents yielded a fine conference on martial law and the state caretaking plan. He described the gathering as very productive and expresses confidence in the measures discussed.
Paris february 20 the french government is willing to leave the entire question of organizing the international economic conference at Genoa to the league of nations according to a high authority referenced a london report asserting the idea is gaining ground on the matter
Four state convicts escaped last night from the camp on the state railroad near Palestine Texas. No further details on escape method or individuals are provided in the report.
The ad praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as aligning with nature to ease coughs and colds. It claims the medicine allays coughing, aids expectoration, opens secretions, and supports a healthy system, with many testimonials urging readers to try it.
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