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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1923
Page
2
The Laredo Times published by Penn Publishing Co lists daily and weekly editions with mail postpaid options to the U S Mexico and Canada. Rates shown include one month one year six months and three months with terms due in advance and second class matter notice at the Laredo office.
Monday's Daily hails Laredo's 1923 outlook with rising population, oil field prosperity, livestock and farm demand, and plans for underground wiring and paving. It notes climate, schools, banks, and commerce supporting growth, while acknowledging crowded classrooms and a need for more schools. Local merchants and workers look to a prosperous year ahead.
Avidering message expresses wishes for advancement of Laredo to a leading Texas city and Queen of the Border status. It extends New Year greetings of happiness and prosperity.
The piece urges increased school funding and taxes for Loreto, a constitutional convention for Texas, and federal reforms. It calls for bipartisan progress, restraint from partisan wrangling, and constructive congressional effort to set a productive national course in the new year.
OBOS urges a regular meeting for Micaa Charter No S68 on Tuesday at 8 oclock at Ma edie Hall. All members and visiting members are cordial invited. Mary Peat McCulloch WWW M
A fragmentary gossip item reflects on local memories and contrasts between past street life and modern trends. It mentions the Farragut street father and his son, a Hunkine Society, garage repair men, and idle rich contrasted with radio speakers. It ends with nostalgia for old street lamps and rag carpets.
A fragmented humorous piece from a Laredo column mocks social pretensions and gender norms. It jests about nerve, ambition, consumer habits, and the foibles of both rich and ordinary residents with pointed quips and wordplay.
A fragment suggests avoiding truth with a spouse to preserve happiness. The note frames honesty as a potential burden and hints at advice from a cynical perspective on domestic harmony. No additional context is provided.
Mrs. Van Wye wife of Professor Benjamin Van Wee and former Brooklyn schoolteacher won a Hamilton County seat in the Ohio House with 76 609 votes She has wartime service on the National Council of Defense and led social work for the Red Cross She advocates woman suffrage and voting rights with a gardening interest and travels for campaigns
Word reaches of the death of a noted figure in San Antonio area, longtime gauge keeper and a well-known local in the early era. The obituary remembers strong ties to Texas and the regional community.
Notice of annual meeting of the shareholders of The Merchants State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo Texas. The meeting will be held in the bank building on Tuesday January 6 1923 at 10 00 A M for the election of directors for the ensuing year and the transaction of such other business as legally may be brought forth.
Laredo ushered in 1923 with a thunderous display of firearms fireworks bells and bugles. Residents voiced mixed feelings about 1922 a year of prosperity and progress for the city and Webb County noting modernization expansion and hopes for continued growth into the new year.
A historical notice claims Chamberlain's Tablets will relieve severe headaches stomach disorders and constipation. The ad asserts the medicine cures the liver and bowels effectively and promises rapid relief.
George B. Myers a noted contractor from San Antonio and long in Laredo duties died suddenly of heart trouble in Miranda City last night at about 9 oclock. He was 48 and survived by a family living in Laredo. The body was prepared at Jackson funeral establishment and sent to San Antonio on the noon train with relatives and friends. Myers was a well liked man and his death shocked many. Elizabeth Reed is reorganizing piano and theory classes beginning January 8 with phone contact 458 and studio at 1716 Farragut St.
Captain E M Simons in charge of the Salvation Army at Laredo asks The Times to return thanks to the people of Laredo for aid received enabling a free Christmas dinner for 207 poor men women and children. Many also received clothes and useful articles.
H. T. Myers president of Lease holders Producing and Refining Co. mourns the death of his aged mother Mrs. John Sanders who died at her home in Stuart Iowa Sunday after a stroke of paralysis. Myers had just visited her before traveling to Laredo. the loss came as a shock to him yesterday.
A. M. Bruni notes pastures are rested and hunters are warned to stay out. The notice bears dates Oct 10, 1941 and Oct 10, 1982, indicating a long standing caution about trespass on the fields.
The column lists upcoming events such as the Woman's Club children's dance at Market Hall on Thursday 7:30 to 10, notes on births in San Antonio, and local ads for Goodyear Shoe Shop Lincoln Street plumbing services. It also mentions paving bids on January 23, holiday observations, the Laredo Juvenile Band event, and local service providers Fidel Cantu and W W Regg notary.
Governor B A McKinney of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas urges holders to present called Victory Notes for redemption. About 250000 notes remain outstanding as of December 15 1922 many in registered form. Interest on registered notes due December 15 1922 will be paid with the principal at redemption, and final interest is remitted with the principal. Remittances should cover both final interest and principal.
The year 1923 opens with expected resumption of field activities in Webb and Zapata counties. Many new wells will spud, some in proven or near proven territory and others in wildcat areas, aiming to make the Laredo district Texas’s greatest oil region. A special Times off section will review 1922 developments with field by field details, producers, pipelines, and maps.
Mucho cnidado gente Webb county inducted into office today its new high sheriff Alexander Joseph Condren known as Joe Condren, a former railway conductor life insurance man and chief deputy sheriff. He named J L Fierros as chief deputy sheriff A Carrejo as deputy sheriff and jailors I Light and Marcin Zapata.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the many friends who helped during our father's illness and death Ira C. Jennings and to those who sent assistance and floral tributes and offered support.
A mass meeting and banquet at Elk's Hall on Thursday January 4 invites all citizens and merchants to hear and critique the new hotel project. Prominent business leaders, the Chamber of Commerce, and the hotel company urge participation to finalize plans and start construction. Reservations: phone secretary at 374.
World famous tonic Fernet Branca prepared by Branca Bros Milan Italy recommended by Europe’s leading physician Dr Lorenz Vienna as an invigorating remedy for indigestion. Received prize at the Paris exposition in 1900. For sale by John Bruni 12 1 Im et ay.
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