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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1921
Page
12
Saturday's Daily argues for strict immigration limits beyond mere restrictions. It supports a two year prohibition on aliens and stronger citizen tests, warning against radicals and non loyal entrants while endorsing literacy requirements and selective entry to protect jobs and national security.
The New Year demands constructive government action to rebuild after World War I. Crime has risen across the nation and prosecutions barely deter theft murder and arson. Prohibition enforcement lags due to lack of public support, calling for stricter enforcement or amendment.
Notice to the public announces the start of milk delivery from MM. A. Harper's dairy on January 1 1921 and requests patronage. The notice is dated 12 29 61 and urges local residents to support the service.
Governor elect Pat M. Neff thanks the Laredo Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Gateway Delegation to Mexico and outlines requests for national policy. He invites the chamber to attend his January 18 inauguration and expresses gratitude for the border district’s support and observations in Mexico.
A foggy New Year scene in Laredo shows Emma Goldman and Trotsky fears debunked as Sis Hopkins, Rotarians, and locals humorously parody Bolshevik banners. The crowd, despite rain, cheers the Sis Hopkins ball team and Rotarians in colorful costumes, singing Nobody Knows How Dry I Am. The playful procession leads to a free afternoon ball game amid light humor and local curiosity.
The annual meeting of the shareholders of The First State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo will be held in the bank’s rooms on Tuesday January 11 1921 at 3 p m for election of directors and other business. Secretary L A Lapon signs notice.
The Times announced plans to resume a large Washington's Birthday celebration in Laredo this year drawing interest from residents and distant visitors. Officials say no definite decision yet but details will be released in two to three days with a call for broad public support if approved.
Laredo and Nuevo Laredo ring in 1921 with a loud civic welcome. Three grand New Year balls unfold on the American side at the Elks Club Latin American Club and Fort McIntosh while movies draw crowds. Bells, whistles, torpedoes and fireworks usher in the new year as celebrations run well past midnight.
The American Legion Athletic Club in Laredo formed with a large membership from the Laredo Post, leasing Lincoln Skating Rink for events. The first boxing card is set for January 7 at 8 30 p m, open only to members. Memberships obtainable from the secretary at the Soldiers Club or any Legion member.
A special Webb County onion growers meeting is called for Monday at 4:00 P M in the Chamber of Commerce office. The aim is to elect a Webb County representative to the Commission Merchants League convention in St Louis January 11 to 14. The session will discuss the emergency tariff bill affecting onions and long staple cotton and urge Texas representation. County Agent Fred W Mally signs the call.
Classified brief notes offer money making ideas and ad space placeholders with possible promotions and pricing hints. Names, locations, or dates are not clearly readable in the fragment but the item conveys commercial listing style typical of want ads.
Local items describe school recesses resuming January, church services for New Year, and social events. Highlights include Mrs Flora Dilgarde Anderson opening a piano studio January 8, Rev B H Ward preaching, Christ Church music program, Presbyterian charities meeting, and the Elks New Year ball with lavish decorations and a large guest list.
Municipal election day in Ontario and Pasadena hosts the annual Tournament of Roses. Washington prepares for a notable wedding between Helen Claxton and John Curtis Walker. New governors are inaugurated in New York Michigan Wisconsin and New Mexico.
The Sis Hopkins team plays Rotariars at Caliche Park at 3 PM on Saturday. A Cotition Class Party occurs at the Woman's Club at 8 PM, followed by a costume dance at the Soldiers Club in the evening. Sunday features Christian Endeavor at 6 45 PM, Junior and Senior B Y P U meetings at 4 PM and 7 PM, Epworth League at 6 30 PM, and Christian Church gathering at 6 46 PM. Monday includes a Woman's Missionary Society meeting at the Methodist Church at 4 PM.
A vintage advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as pleasant safe and reliable for coughs and colds. It emphasizes long use strong esteem in homes, appeals to mothers with young children, and notes it contains no opium or harmful drug.
Women have won full suffrage in the new Azerbaidjan republic, a dominion between Persia's northern border and the Caspian Sea. The advancement marks a historic step in the region's political development and underscores sweeping social reform across emerging states.
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