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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1921
Page
8
Tuesday’s Daily compiles largely approving comment on Governor Neff’s move to end the Texas pardon board. It notes past pardons, crime concerns, and emphasizes that pardons will be rare and well earned under his plan.
Before World War I Germany supplied dyes for America and controlled much of the chemical backbone of war effort. The war halted imports, prompting rapid U S development of domestic dye and related chemical industries, leveraging the same chemists to also push munitions production, marking a new industrial era.
The piece argues that German dye factories operated in the United States during war, supplying war materials subject to British blockade. It urges defensive measures to shield the infant U S dye industry from German dumping, warning that peace treaties could endanger national security by reopening trade and allowing Germany to rebuild war material capacity.
In a 1916 testimonial Joe Cluley of 1916 Lincoln St. Laredo endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and irregular kidneys. He says one box cured him after months of nighttime urination and burning. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY backs the claim.
Associated Press report from Fort Worth January 25 notes terracing clubs being created by farmers in northern Texas to curb soil erosion. H M Means, farm agent of Tarrant county, cites rolling terrain and rain as erosion causes and describes demonstrations showing terrace construction to preserve land.
Texas branches of the National Federation of Postoffice Clerks will support a drive urging businessmen and patrons to mail early to ease evening congestion. J. Lionberger, president of Fort Worth local No 98, says early and frequent mailing throughout the day would reduce heavy workload and speed mail onto fast trains in the afternoon.
The executive committee led by Joseph Netzer outlines a multi day program for Washington's Birthday in Laredo. Events include band concerts, a Wortham Carnival, a grand parade with federal troops and Red Men, international receptions, mock battles, bullfights in Nuevo Laredo, fireworks, and a field day at Fort McIntosh.
The Men's Quality Store at 1113 Iturbide Street features La Bella Jardinera socks. Patrons notice fine knit patterns and durable fabric suited for daily wear. The shop emphasizes quality and comfort with a focus on classic design.
An 1961 advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a pleasant safe and reliable medicine for coughs and colds. It is described as long used and highly esteemed in households, favored by mothers of young children because it contains no opium or harmful drugs.
Marcellus A. Murchie aged 61 from Wasco Oregon died suddenly at Mercy Hospital after a short illness while visiting Laredo. He came from San Antonio and relatives in Sacramento were notified for burial arrangements with interment to be here. The body was turned over to undertaker Jackson and Murchie’s passport from El Paso was found.
The Strand Theater will show the First National production Go and Get It directed by Marshall Nielat next Tuesday and Wednesday February 1 and 2. Also at the Kinio Theater the Robertson Cole feature Li Ting Lang stars Sessue Hayakawa with an orient and occidental backdrop and a story by How ard V. Rockey. At the Royal a two day run opens Pauline Frederick in A Slave of Vanity, a screen version of Iris by Sir Arthur Wing Pinero, praised as a lavish and beautiful production showing Miss Frederick’s acclaimed acting and beauty.
News from the city reports District Judge J. Mullally has shown great improvement after a serious illness at his home. He is past the danger point but will require further time before resuming duties in the district court. The item notes well wishes from friends.
The 1920 to 1921 comparison shows Laredo’s population rising from 22 710 to 24 072, a 6.0 percent increase. The figures rely on school enrollment, water service data, and annexations, with 2 290 public school students at end of 1919 and 2 416 in 1920, plus no city annexations in 1920. Knights Templar Malta Commandery No 32 invites a Jan 27 conclave for officer elections.
Rafael Paz was arrested in the city on three forged instrument charges. He faced an examining hearing before Justice of the Peace EK A Atlee, who bound Paz over to the district court grand jury with a $250 bond. If he fails to provide sureties, Paz remains in Webb County jail until grand jury examination.
US Bureau Markets News Service reports scattered arrivals across cities with Texas stock dominating. Prices vary by grade and location. baskets range from 50c to 1.50 with strong supply in some spots and weak demand or low movement in others.
A compact rights-free ad item from the Times Want Ads. Contains headline style appeal for earnings or opportunities. Details are limited in the fragment but suggests listing of money making opportunities or classified promotion.
A mix of events and services is listed: a christ church choir concert at Elks Hall with 75 cent admissions and ticket sales at Windrow's drug store. hotel noon meals advertised in another column. a trenching machine at Matamoros street near the I N G station for sewer work. violin lessons with A J Norton offering two openings and instrument rental. public stenography at Hamilton Hotel with Mrs Bragg. Mexican importations at the port of Laredo including ixile pottery and bullion. travel ad for Dallas Fort Worth Limited. notary public W Gregg at Times office. plumbing by Juarez Plumbing. marriage licenses issued for Campa Garcia and Garcia Vega. electric lights and fans for comfort. auto painting and tops by Fidel Cantu. county road business at Webb County Commissioners' Court. Dallas Fort Worth rail timing notes. and printing services offered by The Times job department.
A city meeting at the Chamber of Commerce formed the Laredo China Famine Relief Committee led by Mayor L. Villegas with vice chair Lawrence Wharton and secretary B. G. Clingenpeel. The group includes civic representatives to organize fundraising and relief plans for millions starving in northern China, with Royle K. Mims as treasurer.
Partnership and personal service corporation returns are scrutinized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Partnerships must file Form 1065 showing gross and net income, with individual members taxed on distributive shares. Personal service corporations must also file Form 1065 if required, with ownership and service nature determining classification. Returns must be sworn by top officers.
The preparation stems from Dr Edwards effort to replace calomel in treating liver and bowel issues. In private practice he used the vegetable olive oil tablets with 17 peers, reporting success and fewer after effects. The product claims to stimulate liver and bowels without causing the grip and heaviness supposedly linked to calomel.
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