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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1922
Page
5
Daily published each evening except Sunday by mail postpaid to the United States Mexico or Canada or delivered in Laredo New Laredo. Rates listed for one month one year and 60 cents weekly. Subscriptions due in advance. Entered as second class matter at Laredo Texas March 3 1879.
The British prime minister argues that lasting peace rests on understanding between the United States and Britain. He cites the Washington conference as key to easing Europe’s woes and urges limited armaments while opposing ententes. He suggests Germany’s reparations must reflect exhaustion and warns against broadened alliances.
The article warns that Brazil's Sao Paulo state may be increasingly settled by Japanese colonists, potentially surpassing past German influence and threatening Brazilian language and control. It cites historical German internments in World War I and argues for Portuguese language primacy in schools to prevent cultural and economic takeover. The piece questions Japan’s assimilation and warns of long term loss of national sovereignty.
The Genoa economic conference will not settle all issues but is seen as drawing nations closer in shared efforts to solve global economic problems that affect everyone.
Bertha Canning eight years old heiress to Major Edward J. Curley’s ten million dollar fortune says she is not eager to live as a millionaire. Her father Patrick Canning a Haverhill shoe worker and three sisters show little enthusiasm for the windfall following the Major’s recent death in Monte Carlo.
A column of light sketches and sayings from Laredo residents featuring jokes about aging youth habits dogs and cats hobbies debts and everyday quirks plus humorous anecdotes about locals misreading dates and events and a jab at a noonday luncheon mix up.
Flowing importations from Mexico passed through Laredo today with two carloads of ixile one carload of hides and goods over the footbridge. Local ads promote furnished bungalows shoe repair services and groceries with terms and delivery offered. Community notices mention meetings for Washington Birthday celebrations and regional business updates.
The Red team defeats the Yellow team 5 to 1 at Aviation Field extending their early tournament lead after two wins in three games. Lieut Jones shines with long shots and Gilbert and Ward show Yellow improvements while Blue awaits. Next Sunday Yellow faces Blue and Red plays Blue. Laredo residents urged to attend weekly games. Also notice plumbing service and a lodge meeting in Laredo.
F A Matthes local manager of Laredo Water Co and Consumers Ice Co. returns from New York City Buffalo and Schenectady after attending a general engineering meeting. He faced the New York Blizzard and plans to thaw back in Rio Grande. He visited his son and noted sunny Southwest Texas days.
Observations for the 84 hours ending at 7 a m show a maximum of 54 degrees and a minimum of 43 degrees. Winds come from the east with cloudy skies.
The Dubinsky Brothers Show brings a top touring tent to the Texas Mexican block near the old depot in Laredo. Opening night featured What a Woman Will Do with strong vaudeville interludes and fresh repertoire. Crowds praised the cast and jokes. Tonight presents Those Simmons Girls.
Do not connect a sewer line without a permit from the Plumbing Inspector. Violation carries a fine of 5 to 20 dollars. Official Plumbing Inspector notice dated January 18, 6t.
Constipation is a stoppage of waste removal and daily bowel movements keep waste pipes clear. For good health, take Cham berlain's Tablets when needed to keep bowels regular.
Sealed bids to build 8 miles of bituminous topping on State Highways 2 and 12 in Webb County, Laredo, Texas, addressed to A Winslow County Judge, due 10:00 a.m. January 30, 1922. Bidders contact County Engineer T R Spence for plans and instructions. include a $3000 cashier’s or certified check with bid.
A Webb County meeting chaired by County Judge A Winslow resulted in stockmen agreeing to create their own dipping vats to eradicate ticks. Fred Rodman outlined the laws and dipping rules, with Spanish translation by H H Jefferies. The county will provide dip material and vats will be built shortly.
Unclear fragmentary report suggests Napoleon died from eating onions and rot from government bacon and corned beef. Mentions a store at 1017 Iturbide street managed by Q. Ke Pettit. Date and full details are unreadable.
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