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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1922
Page
10
Report from Columbia on a first conference since the Civil War between Northern and Southern Baptist members. Clergy and laymen from many regions attend the meeting with Rev. George W. Truett of Dallas on the program.
Fragmentary text recalls Marjorie from New Orleans heading to San Francisco with plans to enter the University of California. It mentions possible marriage and needed funds but is incomplete and difficult to confirm.
A clipped excerpt mentions Elizabeth and a neighbor asking about a peach tree and a mysterious chant about a tree that grows witches. The text is garbled but hints at an old orchard tale observed or discussed by residents. No clear event or dates are discernible.
Fragmentary line hints at a dialogue about a final subject. The text references Jimmy and an intimate discussion, possibly from a magazine piece. Limited readable context prevents a clearer event or outcome.
A terse report notes the mill foreman in Histle discusses a strand named Hekee Satay. Local officials and workers await further details as the project proceeds amid modest controversy.
A schedule lists events at Kinehéon Hotel honoring Miss Courtney Slaughter at 1 45 PM. The Tuesday Music and Literary Club gathers at the Community Center at 4 PM. The Junior Auxiliary meets at the Rectory at 4 PM. Wednesday Parish Guild hosts Mrs M W Brennan at 3 80 PM.
Poem fragment reflecting on night and harvest moon followed by local society notes. Mrs J W Mussett visits Corpus Christi relatives. Mrs Allan Stowers and family travel to Corpus Christi. Mrs Glasbrook to Arizona. Rev C W Cook to attend Council meeting in San Antonio. Octaviano Longoria Jr leaves for Laredo Philadelphia. Christ Church Auxiliary box gifts sent to San Antonio. proceeds benefit Methodist Orphanage at Waco.
By Associated Press San Francisco January 24 Chief General Prohibition Agent Yellowley arrived here tonight and said methods that cut liquor smuggling on the Atlantic coast will be used on the Pacific coast He pledged to make San Francisco dry by Saturday and enforce prohibition measures citywide
W. C. Pierson aged 81 died last night at the Dallas home of his daughter Mrs. Howard Brown. Pierson lived in Winnsboro and served in the Texas legislature during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War.
J D Hyndman chairman of Canada’s grain inquiry board outlines plans for a world grain marketing conference with representatives from major exporters. The aim is to create an international body to curb price swings, regulate crop movement, and secure steadier profitable prices for farmers.
The column notes fundraising in England for Jem Smith once boxed by Jake Kilrain, Pittsburgh heavyweight Frank Moran plans an England visit, Harrisburg Cyclones complete a New England tour, and New York Assembly eyed a one dollar race track fee. Sexton forms a new league in Illinois and Iowa while Home Run Bakers retires. Stan Zbysziva and Zim Beck climb baseball ranks, Pete Marquette Westminster and Boston A A hockey teams push toward a Boston title in the U S Amateur Hockey Association.
The Pan-Pacific Commercial Congress is likely to be held in Honolulu next June to avoid clashes with Rio de Janeiro’s international exhibit and Rome’s Chamber of Commerce conference. Dr F F Bunker announced the shift, noting East Asian delegates traveling to Rome or Rio may stop in Honolulu. Elliott H Goodwin of the U S Chamber of Commerce advised on program content and attendance.
We are fully prepared to handle all orders for connecting sewers to the City main sewer line. Satisfactory service guaranteed. Phone 1203 day and night. B. Juarez Plumbing Co Corner Farragut and San Francisco Avenue. 12-21-11.
The Queensland health board reports progress in checking leprosy using chaulmoogra oil as developed by Dr. A L Dean. Five European patients from Peel Island lazarette near Brisbane may be discharged as treatments erode disease signs. The group includes one woman and repeated tests over the year found no symptoms.
An advertisement claims catarrhal deafness stems from a blocked Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional treatment that reaches the mucous surfaces via the blood to reduce inflammation and restore hearing, offering circulars and urging Druggists to stock.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized new freight rates on grain and grain products moving from Oklahoma Texas Arkansas and Louisiana via Memphis to Carolina territory. The new schedules take effect January 29 with an average increase near 60 per 100 pounds, though some Ohio and Missouri river routes may see reductions from current levels.
President Harding declines to recommend radical cuts in the U S land forces despite optimism that the Washington conference may reduce armaments. A Far Eastern committee report signals acceptance of Japan’s plan to withdraw from Russian territory once a stable government takes root.
Residents of St Louis responded to a club questionnaire naming irritating noises such as chewing gum car horns and jazz. Cream puffs topped the edible list with mushrooms and ice cream next. The color of kitchens white and diamonds as preferred gems rounded out the survey.
Washington January 24 Herbert Myrick editor Farm and Home Springfield Mass proposed that the United States offer to take over the entire navies of the allies and their war equipment at junk prices and sail the great armada to the Pacific to be sunk ten miles deep with all flags flying in a bold agriculture conference suggestion.
Cambridge Mass Jan 24 Young men entering Harvard this year are remarkably free from serious physical defects Dr Roger Lee professor of hygiene announced Less than one percent of the men examined were found to have neglected teeth poor eyesight or enlarged or diseased tonsils Dr Lee attributed the freedom from defects to thoroughness of physical examinations in schools and to the intelligent interest of the laity in matters of health.
C F Warren of Ithaca outlined Europe's rapid postwar recovery in farming and the impact on American agriculture. He warned that European supply and demand could swing unpredictably and stressed the need for Apple accurate information about European markets for U S farmers. Eugene Meyer Jr. described War Finance Corporation aid to agriculture and cotton financing, noting ongoing shocks but a hopeful outlook for cotton states. Wesley Mitchell spoke on return of purchasing power near prewar levels and long-term price trends.
Washington officials indicate the United States will disclose its stance on participation in the Genoa economic conference within the week. The decision concerns whether the United States will join the conference and how it will engage with other nations on economic policies.
New York health inspectors screen incoming ships for influenza as cases rise. Health Commissioner Copeland suspects some increase stems from importations from Europe with sixty four cases reported in the last two days.
The first of nine pontifical high masses for the late Pope Benedict was sung this morning at St. Peter's. The ceremony marked the opening of a series of papal services in Rome.
Francis Burton Harrison writes to Manuel Quezon ahead of the new administration. He notes anxiety and unease during the past six months and expresses optimism that things will improve if all do their best.
An estimated 200000 to 300000 people viewed the late Pope Benedict’s bier yesterday in Rome with expectations that crowds would grow beyond the figure as the solemn viewing continued.
January 24 report from Paris notes the Supreme Peace Council meeting while the U S Senate votes to regulate meat packers federally, signaling shifts in wartime industry oversight.
Dallas reports many injuries from falls on ice as a wide freeze grips North Texas. Emergency hospital treated numerous cases while laws on raw sidewalks and streets slowed traffic. Oak Cliff viaduct blocked by skidding vehicles. Fort Worth streetcars operated overnight to keep lines clear.
Elsie Hill of the National Woman's Party confirms her marriage to Albert Leavitt a University of North Dakota professor and states she will keep her name for all legal matters and cards She married Christmas Eve in Chicago and sees no law or custom forcing a name change.
Georgetown Texas January 24 The Chemical National Bank of New York acting through C R Mayfield president of the Guarantee State Bank of Georgetown has agreed to loan the state of Texas $500000 to finance the prison system until the prison farm crops are marketed but state officials have not yet accepted the offer.
Casper Casey aged 24 escaped by clinging to two live electric wires and swinging hand over hand along them at Canyon City Colorado on January 24 He was serving time for bigamy after transfer from Logan County Officials say the method of escape remains a mystery and Casey’s absence was found after the escape was completed
The Laredo Baseball Commission invites teams to apply for entry to the City League or Commercial League between February 1 and February 10, 1922. A deposit of 25 dollars for City League or 5 dollars for Commercial League is required, with refunds on rejected applications. Joe Moser treasurer remains in charge.
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