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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1923
Page
4
The piece argues New England cotton mill interests may open Southern branches to exploit lower wages and longer hours laws, but warns the South should resist insult to workers and push humane labor standards. It also discusses direct popular vote for amendments, criticizing political bosses and supporting broader public input.
Victor Murdock is introduced as the new chairman of the Federal Trade Commission a prominent progressive political figure and journalist from the Midwest. The profile recounts his early work as a Wichita editor with William Allen White, his service in the Fifty-eighth through Sixty-third Congresses and his shift from Republican to Progressive Democrat guiding anti monopoly actions on the FTC.
The New York governor backs a legislative push to urge a constitutional amendment allowing light wines and beer. He notes it may struggle to move in Washington and amid wet and dry majorities in state legislatures, stressing the need for broader political support before any action.
The International-Great Northern Railroad Company will sell at Laredo Texas on January 10 1923 to the highest cash bidder between 10 and 11 A M at its warehouse 39 bales prize hay from car RI 36952. Shipment covered by GCSF Houston to Laredo washbill Tf-1094 September 12 1922 consigned to order W P Jones Company notify Key Jackson shipped by W P Jones Company.
A health notice emphasizes daily bowel movement as essential, comparing it to keeping home waste pipes open. It urges regular use of Chamberlain's Tablets to maintain regularity and avoid buildup.
In the Wibb County oil region post holidays drilling resumes at full scale with plans for several new wells. Magnolia No 4 aims to deepen for higher output after an initial 50 barrel per day estimate, while Crigg No 1 expects about 100 barrels daily, signaling southward extension of the Schott Field and northward reach toward the Aviators Field.
Notice states the partnership in Laredo Webb County Texas is dissolved by mutual consent and will be immediately incorporated under Texas law. R Lt Young, Manager. 1-2-3t.
In Corpus Christi District Court three jurors are seated for the Frank Robinson murder case involving Sheriff Robinson Constable Petzel Avebo and Cleve Gotr. The court recessed to complete a 12-member panel as 250 veniremen were summoned for this afternoon.
A Rotary Club event in Laredo featured Dr Horace C Hall and performances by Miss Ofilia J Garcia and Marjorie Murray with violin numbers drawing enthusiastic crowds. The program stressed ethics and community uplift while inviting participation in a city conference on a new hotel and convention facilities.
Local clubs and business groups convene at Ells Hall to discuss the Laredo Hotel Company proposal. A 175 room modern hotel with convention hall aims to attract winter tourists and stimulate wage growth. attendees urged to support via attendance and subscriptions. The Chamber of Commerce funds the banquet and public officials will review plans with architects and contractors.
The Merchants State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo Texas will convene its annual meeting in the bank building on Tuesday January 5th 1923 at 10 00 A M for the election of directors for the ensuing year and other business as legally may be brought before it.
All taxpayers are notified that the last day to pay state and county taxes is January 31. Failure to pay before that date renders property owners liable to the penalty provided by law. H. Lagarde, County Tax Collector. 1-4 201.
The annual meeting of Home Ice Company of Laredo Texas will be held Monday January 15 1923 at 1 p m in the offices for election of a board of directors and other lawful business U S NFR president Notice to Tax Payers My office in the Webb county courthouse is open until April 20 for inventories of property Office hours 8 a m to 6 p m B J Leyendecker County Assessor
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