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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1922
Page
4
The Laredo Times is a daily newspaper published every evening except Sunday. It offers mail subscription options to the United States, Mexico, or Canada and local delivery in Laredo. The paper is a second class matter and a member of the Associated Press.
The article argues that many countries, including the United States, lack official congressional sanction for their anthems. It notes Angland, Mexico, Cuba, and others where popular acceptance, customs, or resolution rules make the anthem official or traditional. It cites Dixie and America as examples of folk or popular adoption outside formal decree.
Readers express mixed views on potential congressional measures regardless of government action. Citizens voice insistence on accountability and broader civic participation amid looming policy decisions.
A column of light gossip from Laredo residents touches on jobs, pretensions, and spending habits. Anecdotes about men seeking easy work, women’s attitudes, superstitions, and petty humor pepper the piece with local color and sly jabs.
Mexican Consul General Enrique Ituiz bids farewell in Laredo before moving to San Antonio where he will establish the new district consulate on July 1. Ismael Vasquez arrives from Brownsville to assume Laredo’s consulate, with Ruiz taking several aides and office furniture. A farewell and welcome dinner at the Hamilton Cafe features speeches by Chamber of Commerce leaders and local officials praising the双方 friendship and cooperation.
The piece argues for a ship subsidy to protect and expand American commerce. It cites nature of nature's God and a free trade ideal, recounting historical sea power, submarine warfare, and the need to build, crew, and operate American ships with American labor to avoid reliance on foreign carriers.
A mix of maxims about life and persistence appears, urging straight paths, fast walking, and settling in before rising. The text recalls sentimental ads promising a six room love nest at a Laredo store for about $200 with cash discounts, and notes on renting as plutocratic.
The Cradle Buster plays two days at the Rialto starring Gileen Hunter as a small town youth who grows from sheltered to worldly. The comedy turns to drama with a striking transformation and a pivotal romance with an actress described as key to his growth.
Seattle hosts the American Nurses Association annual convention drawing nurses from the United States and Canada. Sessions run daily with papers addresses and discussions, plus tours of local hospitals. Related meetings include the National League for Nursing Education and the National Organization for Public Health Nursing.
Walter A. Craig a prominent stockman from the Laredo-Northern section died in Houston at 5 am after a month with jaundice contracted in Tampico during last year’s residence there. Married in Laredo in 1917 to Maria Bapchez, he leaves numerous friends shocked by his sudden illness.
An old newspaper item suggests most rheumatic pain is muscular or chronic muscle strain rather than internal disease, and hints at noninvasive approaches or external care as relief options.
Marion Davies stars in Enchantment at the Strand Theater beginning tomorrow. Cast as a pampered society favorite, she shows adept flair with the flippancy of the role and maintains her powerful allure over her admirers.
Thomas E Younger chief animal man for David M Hartford Productions led three assistants during the filming of The Golden Snare to train feed and care for a large Siberian wolf dog pack. The crew, two weeks ahead, prepared animals for principal scenes in James Oliver Cur Wood story produced for Associated Firet and set for Royal Theatre premiere tomorrow and Wednesday.
A splash of items includes a grand jury pondering the kidnapping of General Lucio Blanco and Colonel Aurelio Martinez, a promotion for McWade self sealing tubes, a Jersey cattle offer, a Mexican university summer program contingent, and various local ads from auto services, florists, and beauty shops amid a dry spell ending in renewed heat. The Times reported a crowded scene at the international footbridge opening and notes on utilities and local businesses.
The National Lines of Mexico resume regular service from Nuevo Laredo after a four week suspension due to washouts on the Rio Salado bridge approaches at Rodrigues. A southbound train departed at nine o clock with many passengers, and the southbound afternoon arrival marks the return to usual schedule.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Be Tamas Mexican Railway is announced to be held as specified in the notice. Members are urged to attend for corporation affairs, elections, and potential corporate actions.
Kan-Oka No 1 well in the Schott field shows swabbing output near 700 barrels per day, up from earlier rates around 160 to 200. Texas Mexican Oil & Refining Co on Heights reports fast refinery progress and aims to open by mid August with all machinery installed and ready for business.
San Agustin Boy Scouts Band performed a large concert on San Agustin Plaza to a appreciative audience of locals and visitors. The program featured marches, fox trots and Cavalleria Rusticana intermezzo, praised as the best yet by the new band. Water restrictions were lifted with caution to boil drinking water until further notice by J. W. Brewster acting manager.
Expert Hatter and Cleaner. Suits sponged and pressed by hand 40 cts. Suits cleaned and pressed 1.00. We clean and block any felt and Panama hat with no acids. We call and deliver. Phone 227. SCHWARTZ 1017 Yearbide St. June 21.
A crowd at Legion Park watched a two game charity doubleheader for flood victims. Fort McIntosh toppled by Laredos 7 to 6 as Capra hurled the win. Knights of Columbus dominated the American Legion, 10 to 4, after the Legion faltered with numerous fumbles.
Notice declares no permits will be issued for fishing or hunting on the Mann tank. The restriction applies to all applicants and is effective immediately. Local authorities enforce the ban to protect wildlife and habitat.
Julio Naranjo advertises as architect engineer at 1018 Flores Ave with phone 309. He offers design building repair contracting and mechanical drawing taught at COLEGIO Benito Juatry with contracts translated into Spanish or English. Estimates cheerfully furnished at moderate rates.
The piece touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a prompt cure for ordinary stomach troubles. It asserts the stomach is the seat of the soul in older belief, urges trial, and notes a quarter cost for the remedy.
Tonight and Tuesday generally fair. Fort McIntosh observations show a high of 98 degrees and a low of 74 with southeast wind. Clear conditions prevail in the general area.
A fragment references a money making effort tied to a Times publication and an entity abbreviated ADB. Details are unclear beyond the monetary angle and the aim of attracting investment or attention.
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