The Superphone Advance and Telephony Progress
The article traces telephony evolution from 1876 to a new multiplex system enabling multiple conversations on one wire. It notes military and business gains, possible cost cuts, reduced private exchanges, and Edison’s earlier telegraph advances. It also discusses wireless telephony prospects and the potential impact on trunk lines and nationwide communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Catalina Island
California
Havana
Cuba
Army
Thomas A. Edison
Hans * Start Intifury Aional Corps
France Frays Over Possible Genoa Peace Term Revisions
Paris governments fear Berlin reports of a Russia Germany accord aimed at pressuring revision of World War I peace terms at the Genoa economic conference. The Bolshevik regime seeks recognition and influence in world affairs, pressing Soviet goals despite Russia’s exclusion from the original settlement.
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Soviet
Russia
Germany
Europe
Berlin
Genoa
France
Great Britain
Italy
Leonsider
SOME LAREDO GOSSIP HEARD BY ONE OF THE FORCE
A collection of casual thoughts and quips about Laredo life includes jests about unearned increment in marriage earnings, reminiscences of 1918 army coats, and observers noting practical jokes. Local figures muse on business mood, street scenes, and social foibles with gentle humor.
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Laredo
Rotary Club Meets Discuss Boy Welfare and Censorship
The Laredo Rotary Club held a weekly meeting with 88 attendees led by Dr. J. M. Skinner. Guests included Id. H. Liverett and Rev. Frank S. Onderdonk. Members debated canceling Washington Birthday celebrations and discussed boy development, morality, and film censorship. The body of Francisco Bautista, dismembered along the J and G N yards, was buried in the city cemetery with investigations suspended.
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Laredo
Rotary Club
Washington
Dr. Sauvignet
W. L. Guyler
F. L. Mackay
Ed. H. Everett
Shanghai
Griffith
Doc Hall
Francisco Baustista
Bautista
Hght
Laredo Enjoys Dubinsky Tent Show With Moral Dramas
The Dubinsky Tent Show drew a large, well dressed crowd in Laredo last night for A Woman's Worst Enemy a three act drama with strong human interest and a moral lesson. Tonight the company presents The Girl Without a Chance as audiences continue to grow for the clean entertaining tent show.
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Laredo
Dubinsky
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau Fort McIntosh observations
Unsettled tonight and Friday with cloudiness and rising temperatures. Observations from Fort McIntosh show a high around 56 and a low near 41 degrees with winds from the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Times
the Telephone Co
Luce Weather Report
Fort McIntosh
No More Passports Needed Beginning February First
Announcement from Mexico City and Washington states that effective February 1 1922 no passports will be required for Mexicans entering the United States or Americans entering Mexico. Officials caution that health and trade regulations remain enforced and gatekeeping will continue to prevent undesirables and public charges.
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Mexico City
Washington
Republic of Mexico
United States
Mexico
Rio Grande
Mexican Customs, Immigration and Health Departments
Local Classified Notes Turn Up Various Services
A collage of small ads and notices from Lib era l gro cery bargains to shoe repair electrical services and building updates. Listings include International Mercantile Co deliveries, Flores Avenue improvements, plumbing phone numbers, and an upcoming Washington Birthday Celebration plan in Laredo.
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Lincoln Street
Flores Avenue
Villegas
Superior
Angel Food
International Mercantile Co
Laredo
Mexico
Ixtle
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
San Antonio
Texas
B. Juarez Plumbing
Philadelphia
H.C. Hall
Joseph Building
Over the Hill Premier Shown At Astor Theatre
William Fox special production Over the Hill drew an audience of arts and civic leaders at the Astor Theatre last evening, hailed as a top example of moving picture art with cinematic scenic effects. William Duncan stars in Fight to Finish in a notable scene against Tom Wilson at Strand Theatre today.
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Wiliam Fox
Astor Theatre
Will Carleton
Telegraph
Royal Theatre
William Duncan
Ator
Strand
Theater Today
Duncan
Tom Wilson
Wilson
Wag “Ihnown
Sori
Birthday List of Famous Americans Born on This Day
January 26 marks the birthdays of notable figures. Rt. Rev. Daniel Sylvester Tuttle born in Windham New York sixty six? years ago. Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty born in Washington Court House Ohio sixty two years ago. John Barton Payne born in Pruntytown Virginia sixty seven years ago. Brig Gen Douglas MacArthur, West Point superintendent, born in Arkansas forty two years ago. Cleveland H. Dodge born in New York City sixty two years ago.
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Sylvester Tuttle
Protestant Episcopal ‘Church
United States
Windham, N
Harry ” M. “Daugherty
Harding
Pruntytown
Douglas ‘MacArthur
West ‘Point
Arkansas
Cleveland Ht
William Steiner Company Films Rangeland near Laido
Will Steiner Productions arrives with Neal Hart and a star cast to shoot scenes for the western Rangeland in Laido. The company brought horses from San Antonio for authentic outdoor shots and plans a Strand appearance after Hart’s film.
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Hart
Strand
William
Neal
San Antonio
Neal ‘Hart
Hi Peargas
Notice to customers on sewer connection and service
A fragmented notice to customers promises connection to the city main sewer line and guarantees satisfactory service. Contact appears as 1208 Gay Avenue by phone for details.
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Hubby
Times Office
Abner
Hidalgo Street
Louise
Immigration, Customs and Health
Joseph Reid’ Davies
Army Stora
Webb County Lumber Co
Alexander
Fidel Canta
Saft's
Wil W. Gregg
Notary Public
Mercer
Walker-Morrow —Wholesale Distributors— Co
Sonora News Company
CIA
General de Credito S.A
Capuchinas
Mexico, D. F
Guerrero
Nuevo -Laredo
King Chambertait
Neal Hart
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