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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1921

Page

6

Dally and Weekly Subscriptions for Laredo Paper

Publication details show Dally editions issued evenings except Sunday with postpaid mail options to the U S Mexico and Canada and local carrier delivery in Laredo New Laredo Mexico Prices include one month 60 cents one year 8 00 Weekly edition mailed Sundays to U S Mexico or Canada rates 2 00 for one year six months and three months pricing listed Subscription terms require advance payment and the paper is entered as second class matter at the Laredo Texas post office under the 1879 act.

Dally Vy Mall United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Texas

Daily paper carries AP exclusive news rights notice

The Associated Press to exclusively entitle the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to It or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published here from Monday’s Daily.

Associated Press

Root Urges Postponing Disarmament Talks Until Harding Inauguration

The article cites Elihu Root arguing that the United States should not negotiate total or partial disarmament until after March 4 and Harding takes office. It notes that no side can guarantee success before the new administration, highlights Japan and Britain stances, and mentions high current armament costs, urging restraint and alignment with the incoming policy.

Elihu Root United States Japan Great Britain Mr. Harding Congress Mr. Root Harding Wilson

Waiting for fair trial of policies to gain wider listenership

The speaker urges patience, suggesting other nations may be more receptive if they see policies tested fairly and impartially. The remark frames international reception as contingent on credible trial and fair treatment of ideas.

Moving the University to Brackenridge Land

The article argues moving the University of Texas from its current site to George Brackenridge’s land is the best, wisest future plan. It cites space for growth, fewer shack housing issues, advantage of adjoining acreage, and says current site costs rise with expansion. It notes objections over the Littlefield bequest but claims long term benefits outweigh losses, including public gain and potential legislative support.

The Texas University Eyte George Brackenridge Brackenridge Texas Littlefield Vin Vinson

Low mood in silk market prompts Shanghai aid appeal

Shanghai Silk and Cocoon Guild appeals to Pekin for government aid to ease the silk downturn. Over 10,000 workers idle and 26 filatures closed as exports fall from 1110 to about 680 per bale. More than 10,000 bales stored with exporters. The protest cites Tokio’s government support for Japanese producers as a precedent.

Associated Press Shanghai Shanghai Silk and Cocoon Guild Pekin Tokio

1921 Income Tax Facts You Should Know

Tax rules for charitable gifts in 1920: individuals may deduct up to 15 percent of net income for gifts to religious charitable scientific or educational bodies, with restrictions. Corporations and partnerships have specific limits and credit provisions. Gifts to individuals are not deductible. corporate donations to legitimate institutions may be deductible as ordinary business expenses. Campaign contributions and future promises are not deductible.

Treasury

Birthday Anniversaries of Notable Figures on January Twenty Fourth

On January 24, Edith Wharton born in New York City 59 years ago today. Marcus A. Smith of Arizona, newly named to the International Joint Commission, born near Cynthiana Kentucky 69 years ago. Beatrice Harraden English novelist born Mempstead England 67 years ago. Charles H Niehaus American sculptor born Cincinnati 66 years ago. Moses P. Kinkaid Nebraska congressman born Monongahela County West Virginia 67 years ago.

Edith Wharton New York City Marcus A. Smith Arizona International Joint Commission Cynthiana Beatrice Harraden Mempstead England Charles H. Niehaus Cincinnati Moses P. Kinkaid Congress Nebraska Monongahela County W. Va

Pullman Cars Planned for Mexican Railways Soon

I and G N officers Whittington Price and Booth, en route to Mexico City for talks with National Lines heads, passed through Laredo in private car No. 11. An extra through Pullman from Houston to Laredo and San Antonio may start within thirty days, with another from Houston to the Gulf Coast via Corpus Christi, Brownsville and Matamoros. Mexican officials may add service to Tampico, while Palinians awaiting arrangements. Since Adolfo de la Huerta and General Obregon took power, rail travel to Mexico has been the heaviest in history, improving now though Pullman shortages persist.

A. G. Whittington D. J. Price Horace Booth International & Great Northern Ry. Co Laredo Mexico City National Lines of Railways of Mexico Houston San Antonio Corpus Christi Brownsville Matamoros Tampico National Lines Mexco Adolfo de la Huerta General Obregon Republic Mexico Nuevo Laredo

Notice in Probate for Webb County Texas 1921

Public probate notice to publish for twenty days in Webb County Texas. Donato Guerra requests discharge as administrator of Leonardo Arispe estate. County Court of Webb County to hear final settlement March 21 1921 at Laredo Court House. Sheriff Antonio Salinas to publish in The Laredo Daily Times.

Webb County State of Texas Leonardo Arispe Donato Guerra Salt Laredo A. D J. A. Rodriguez Webb Co

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Anna Stein

The family expresses sincere appreciation for the help at the death and burial of their mother and grandmother Anna Stein and for the flowers sent, stating these acts will always be remembered.

Anna Stein

Worth Considering Cough Remedy Advice

The article urges considering others’ experiences to shorten colds and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It notes many families have used it for years with high esteem, praising its effectiveness when started promptly and used faithfully.

Chamberlain

Two Negroes Remain in Jail as Bail Posted for One in Laredo Killing Case

Gould Benton, among three Negroes before Justice of the Peace Atlee for the killing of Gerald B. Alexander near Laredo around January 7, was bound over for the next grand jury and released after posting 500. Ferguson remains in jail on 1,000 bond and Myers on 500 bond. both are said to be arranging to furnish bond and be released.

Gould Benton Justice of the Peace Atlee Gerald B. Alexander Laredo Ferguson Myers

Exodus of Mexican laborers dwindles at Laredo port

The exodus of Mexican laborers through Laredo is dwindling to a minimum as far fewer laborers gather at the Mexican consulate on Mondays. About 60,000 have passed to return to Mexico over the past year, signaling the end of the winter hibernation with the next big rush expected when they seek work in the United States again.

Mexico Laredo United States

Thanks for Favors in Scout Camp Transport Help

Commissioner A. D. Bordeaux and the Scoutmasters of Troops 2 and 7 thank all who moved equipment to and from the camp. They also praise Captain Moncure and Corporal Dwyer for assistance during the hike.

A. D. Bordeaux Boy Scouts Captain Moncure Corporal Dwyer

A Slave of Vanity Opens at Royal Theatre in Laredo

Pauline Frederick stars in A Slave of Vanity at the Royal Theatre for two days, a Robertson Colé super special based on Iris by Sir Arthur Wing Pinero. The drama traces a social ascent then fall and a redemption, showing a woman’s character development and a gentler view of those craving luxury.

Pauline Frederick Royal Theatre Iris Sir Arthur Wing Pinero Vanity Pinero Miss Frederick

Hayakawa at Rialto in Li Ting Lang garden scenes

Sessue Hayakawa stars in Li Ting Lang at the Rialto Theatre for a two day run starting Wednesday. The garden party sequence was shot on the H Jeyne Home estate in Southern California, accessible to the production by Hayakawa's influence. The estate is famed for its sunken gardens and terraced lawns.

Li Ting Lang Robertson-Cole Sessue Hayakawa Rialto Theatre H. Jeyne Southern California Mr. Hayakawa Jeyne

Examinations in Laredo Public Schools Start Today

Semi annual exams begin this morning for all pupils in Laredo public schools and continue for several days. Teacher certificate exams are set for February 4 and 5 in Laredo, with applicants required to notify the county superintendent at the county courthouse at least one week before.

Laredo Laredo Public Schools

Skeletons Found In Old Matamoros Street Burial Ground

A sewer trenching machine on Mata Moros Street struck a long abandoned graveyard at Santa Maria Avenue. Workers uncovered skulls and bones, some coffins, and a young girl’s skeleton which was cut and later reburied along the trench.

Matamoros Street Santa Maria Avenue St. Peter’s Catholic Church Santa Maria Street

Laredo Lodge 547 Calls Members to January Meeting

Masonic notice urges all members to attend the stated communication of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M on Monday evening January 24 at 7 30 oclock prompt attendance requested signed R B Lee W M January 21 1931

Laredo Lodge No. 547 A. F A. M R. B. Lee W. M

Spinach shipments tally 169 carloads to date

Spinach shipments from the Laredo region have progressed unevenly since before Christmas. The Times reports 99 carloads moved by freight on the I and G N road and 60 carloads by express, totaling 169 carloads so far, with heavier moves expected as market demand rises and the season nears the planned 850 or 400 carloads.

Express Times Laredo

Webb County bids invited on county funds for two years

Webb County invites banking corporations associations and bankers to bid on county funds for the next two years. Bids due by 10 a.m. February 14, 1921, to be opened by the County Commissioner's Court. Include a certified check of 1336 dollars. Bidders must state interest rate on daily balances. The county reserves the right to reject all bids. Given in Laredo Texas January 17 1921 by County Judge A Winslow.

Webb County Texas Webb Laredo A. Winslow

Woodard Divorce Suit Highlight in Local Court

Public court action appears as Mrs. Dorothy W. Woodard has filed for absolute divorce from R. P. Woodard in the district court. The notice accompanies a miscellany of local items including births, licenses, theater news, and civic notices from the area around Asherton and Laredo.

Mercy Hospital Wood Asherton Ira O'Meara Travelers Hotel Dorothy W. Woodard R. P. Woodard Hamilton Hotel Bragg

GOELET TAKES FRENCH BRIDE

Robert Walton Goelet of New York is to wed Mile Anne Guestier daughter of a Bordeaux and Paris wine merchant. The civil ceremony will be in Bordeaux with a church ceremony the next day. Goelet, heir to a vast New York real estate fortune, is a cousin of the Duchess of Roxburghe and has long spent much time abroad.

New York Paris Robert Walton Goelet Anne Guestier Bordeaux Robert Goelet Naples Goelet New York City Goelets Astors Metropolis Robert Beatrice Duchess of

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad Card

A pleasant safe cough remedy widely used for years and highly regarded in homes. It contains no opium or harmful drug, favored by mothers of young children. Use when a cough or cold arises.

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