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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1923
Page
4
A Daily editorial condemns the Texas textbook commission for replacing current texts at an estimated cost of 1.5 million dollars for new books. It argues existing texts were satisfactory, warns of wasted funds, and urges public accounting and contract scrutiny while noting broader regional claims about climate and prosperity.
The piece notes a welcomed cold snap after a warm winter, praising Texas weather for its dryness and tolerable highs. It contrasts local climate favorably with California and Florida, remarking on humidity and comfort levels and poking at northern enviousness of Texas skies.
A 1920 testimonial from J. C. Stein, barber at 1920 Lincoln St., says backache and frequent nighttime urination sign kidney trouble. He used two boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills and was reliefed, praising the product and recommending it at 60 cents. The ad also promotes Pemn's Widney Pills from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
An article cites a Turkish National Assembly plan to enforce compulsory marriage for all men at twenty five, with medical checks and penalties for noncompliance. Deserters lose civil rights and wages are diverted to the poor. repeated absence requires remarriage and return with a second wife.
Three Breckenridge field operators ALP Muter R A Carter and Joseph M M Perkins plan three wells in the Laredo district on Gates Kirkpatrick ranch leases. Well sites include Section 22 Northwest corner Section 63 northeast corner and Section 67 east portion. First well to start within 30 days. Cole No 2 near Bruni draws attention for potential big oil production and new water wells.
Notice from B J Leyendecker Webb County Assessor that the office in the county courthouse is open from 8 a m to 6 p m until April 20 for reception of inventories or property in Webb County.
The Ukrainian National Chorus, under conductor Alexander Koshetz, appears at Strand Friday in a revival praised as epoch making. Theatre historian Max Rabinoff helped introduce Russian art forms to America, and the article highlights this cultural exchange and the chorus performance.
Taxpayers are notified that the last day to pay state and county taxes is January 31. Failure to pay by that date renders property owners liable to penalties provided by law. H. LIGARDE, County Tax Collector. 1-4 20t.
A large trench-digging machine finished street excavations for the Laredo storm sewer project and was shipped to Dallas by Jones Contracting Co. Yet surface work in Laredo will continue and is expected to finish by the end of January.
Annual meetings and director elections are underway for several oil concerns in the Laredo district. Miranda Oil Co reported 1922 earnings near 50000 and three producing wells with new ones planned. Upcoming meetings include Tex-Pata Pipe Vine Co at Hamilton Hotel, Schott Oil Co, and Killam-Condren Oil Co this week.
Oil men in Laredo chase a great field as Forrester No 1 on the Nye farm near Rincon de Grands shows a fifth oil streak at 9750 feet. Geologist Orden Jones aims to make it a producer and boost Laredo’s map status. If successful, a rush of oil operators and a new rail spur may follow, linking to the G N Ry Co. to bring in machinery and transport.
The Webb County Commissioners Court invites sealed bids from banks and financial institutions to become county depository. Bids due 10 a.m. February 12 1923. must state interest rate on county funds daily balance. Include a $500 certified check. Laredo Texas January 17 1928. A Winslow County Judge Webb County Texas.
Tonight fair with frost and light winds. Wednesday expects fair skies and warmer temperatures. The Times received the bulletin via the Telagraph Co with daily updates.
Observations for 24 hours ending 7 am at Fort McIntosh show a max of 66 degrees and a min of 34 degrees. Wind is northward with cloudy skies.
Elks announce a regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No.1018 B P O E Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Addressed to members by A B Muller, the notice calls for attendance and notes the time for the session.
The Laredo city council will hold a special session at 6 p.m. to open sealed bids for paving streets in the business district. Contractors are present, and the committee will favor quality over the lowest bid, with this bid likely affecting future paving contracts.
In the Rialto Theatre Metro-SL production of Quincey Adams Sawyer, a famed quartet led by Lon Chaney performs an original score. Wise Lincoln, Wank Menn, Bill Franey and Victor Totel rehearse daily their piece Hark and tear the Jungle Sercant, bringing drama to the silent film.
House Peters, star of The Invisible Power, arrives at the Royal Theatre for a two day engagement starting today. Reports vary on his birthplace, but records confirm Bristol, England as his origin before migrating to Australia and the United States. Peters began on stage, later moved to films, and now commands top salaries as a leading man in Goldwyn pictures.
A compact timeline noting the death of William Pitt in London on January 25 1806 and other historical markers across years 1849 1855 1873 1862 1895 1897 189R. It lists first American envelope patent first Panama railhead opening rail service Vera Cruz Mexico City death of L Q C Lamar National Association of Manufacturers formation proposed football prohibition and riots in Algiers.
New York hosts the ninth national exhibition of motorcycles bicycles and accessories. The event runs February 12 through February 18 with full industry backing and showcases including motor wheels velocipedes and wire wheel goods.
Historical clippings note Larerlo’s push for paved streets as a magnet for investors. Other items include local ads for beauty services, tutoring, lodging, plumbing, and a range of small business notices from 1940s-1960s era.
The Salvation Army launches its yearlong drive in Laredo with a goal of 4500 for maintenance. Committees contest for a loving cup from Mr. L Daiches as they promote Emergency Department housing, free employment, prisoner aid, and industrial work alongside services for women and veterans.
Sir William Treloar, a former Lord Mayor of London, built a linoleum and mat business near St. Paul’s, joined municipal life in 1882, and became an alderman in 1892. He devoted most income to charity, notably aiding Ragged School Union with yearly Christmas hampers for suffering children.
A wartime style health tip advises taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to ease a severe headache by correcting liver and bowel disorders. The note links headache relief to a digestive cure and emphasizes effectiveness.
Today marks the birth anniversary of Rear Admiral Stephen P. P. Quackenbush, noted U S Navy officer, as tributes are held. The day also notes the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster anniversary in Washington D C where about one hundred lives were lost. Ontario's fifteenth parliament opens in Toronto with ceremonial events. A special election is held in California's Fifth district to replace late Representative John T Nolan. The Merchant Tailor Designers Association begins its 48rd annual convention in St Louis debating men’s fashion for the coming year. Senate subcommittee hearings on oil industry conditions and prices resume today. Cape growers from several states and Canada plan to reorganize the National Grape Growers Association in Buffalo as it expands internationally.
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