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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1923
Page
2
A Friday column laments holiday accidents caused by fireworks and careless behavior. It notes many child victims and a fatal canoe overturn near the river. The piece urges safer celebrations, expert handling of fireworks, and regional caution to reduce future deaths and injuries.
The Texas manufacturers' association aims to launch a Made in Texas week with a proclamation by Governor Neff to emphasize the state's manufacturing role. They note 1920 census figures showing a billion dollars in manufactured products, Texas cotton output, petroleum, livestock, and crop values amid a vast land area and population density.
The Times notes Sunday closing of many stores in Mirando City has become accepted as the norm. A rain lifted spirits for cotton farmers, with two first bales expected from the northern end of Zapata County. The Garela gin at Tom is leased by W T Vehden of Hebbrowville and will be overhauled for the new season. Laurel Brothers at Laurel Station prepare a new gin in two weeks. Many residents joined Fourth of July events in Hebbrowville and some traveled to Corpus Christi.
July 6 marks birthdays for Princess Victoria Alexandra sister of King George V and several notable figures. General Sir Gilbert Clayton Palestine secretary born 48 years ago today. Maj Pradley Martin head of National Ind er warten Association born in New York City 50 years ago. Dr David N Edsal Harvard Medical School dean born Hamburg 54 years ago. Marl D Babst American Sugar Refining Company president born Crestline Ohio 53 years ago. Alfred L Aiken Boston banker born near Norwich Connecticut 53 years ago.
A witty exchange jokes about a costly coat of arms for a limousine. One character notes pride in the emblem while another explains the expense largely stems from acquiring the limousine itself, not the design.
The San Antonio Express reports a doubleheader at Schwab Field where Milmos defeated by Alam-Peck in the afternoon 6 to 4 while the morning game ended 4 to 0 in favor of the Indians. Pinkey Whitney hit two homers across both games, while Uwyer and Whitney suffered injuries keeping them from playing full games. Del Rio remains Milmos’ only loss this season as next matchups loom.
Laredo hosts a three game baseball weekend between Victoria Josebuds and Milmo National Bank Milmos at Legion Park with 4 pm Saturday and 10 am and 4 pm Sunday starts Officials Mendiola Trount umpire Victoria pitching staff includes Schubert Pennington Keathly Rock Milmos arms listed as Rodriguez Lansden Donahue Chip with Cavezetas and Silverman behind the plate
Laredo experiences a robust building boom with tourist hotels nearing completion and new homes rental houses rising citywide. Despite limited new business blocks, several under construction and more planned as paving progresses, while oil wad coal and water resources bolster industrial prospects in this border city.
Laredo Studio of Dancing at 7123 Sali nas avenue near Club Cafe opens July 5 under Principal Prof. J. B. Good. Phone 1488-W. The facility offers instruction in the latest dance steps starting June 29.
The curb crew of Southwest Bitulithic Co moves rapidly on Houston street between Santa Maria and San Bernardo near the federal building as Matamoros street surfacing proceeds east from San Bernardo toward completion.
The Carolina-Texas Oil & Gas Trust No. 5 on the Barnsley ranch in Webb County eight miles north of Dilton came in yesterday at 3 15 PM as a monster gasser. Bailer flew into the derrick, causing minor damage, then bridged and ceased gassing after about twenty minutes. Opinions on volume ranged up to 25 million cubic feet daily, with no gauge test made. The well sits near the site of the rich sand found March 21, 1928, and supporters expect deeper drilling to reveal a major Southwest Texas gushers.
Laredo welcomes Cardenas Music Store offering exclusive music from Mexico and America with latest sheet music and hits. Grand opening Sunday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring Julio Osorio Jesus M Aguilar Rosado and Villar professors performing. Public invited near Cardenas Newsstand.
I wish to return my sincere thanks to all who showed their kindly sympathy in my hour of bereavement especially the office personnel of the Texas-Mexican Ratway and to those who attended my dear husband in kindness. Their kindness will never be forgotten.
Deputy Collector of Customs announces seizure of a Ford automobile motor number 8709359 license 367%308 near Laredo Texas on July 3 192. Claimants must file within twenty days of first publication. If no claim is filed the vehicle will be sold at public auction August 11 1923 at 10 AM at the Custom House.
A sprawling weekly drilling report lists numerous surveys and operator names across the Laredo district including Magnolia Petroleum Schott Oil Jones-Garcia Ross Segunda Syndicate Ross Amigos Laredo Oil Hughes Butler McMurry Witherspoon Magazines and other oil firms. It notes drillings cemented standing and locations with depths up to 2580 feet and notable activity at Los Ojuelos Grant and Mirando Valley fields.
We express sincere latitude for tender sympathy and loving assistance from friends and neighbors during illness and burial of our husband and father. Gratitude for beautiful floral gifts. Mrs. Henrietta Siros and Family.
Production report lists Webb county fields with 106 producing wells and 15 gassers in Schott Miranda City Field. Aviators Field has 24 producing oil wells and 2 gassers. Mid-Ojuelos Field shows 11 producing wells and 1 gasser. Leaseholders Field has 1 producing well. Carolina-Texas Field has 5 gassers. Reiser Field reports 12 gassers. Miranda Valley Field in Zapata county lists 22 producing oil wells and 2 gassers. Lang Field has 1 gasser. Call 873 to report errors or additions to Mr. Fansler.
The Texas-Mexican line lists Train No 1 leaving for Corpus Christi at 9:00 a m and Train No 2 arriving from Corpus Christi at 3:35 p m The International and Great Northern provides a through fast train to St Louis leaving at 12:01 p m and arriving at 6:15 p m A night train departs at 10 p m and arrives at 30 a m
Train No 1 runs daily except Sunday from Laredo at 8 30 a m to Minera 10 20 a m. Train No 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arriving Laredo 3 p m.
The article urges full national effort to win the war and warns that fatigue insomnia and poor digestion signal nerve system strain. It advises taking steps to restore energy and maintain focus during the conflict.
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