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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1923
Page
4
Laredo Times lists daily and weekly subscription rates for United States Mexico and Canada deliveries. It notes prepaid advance payment and confirms second class post office status under March 3, 1879 law with postal details.
The Associated Press retains exclusive rights to republication of its news dispatches and any local news published in this paper. Copyright guidance emphasizes AP ownership of content and its use within the publication.
Monday's Daily reviews Fisher Bailey a dry goods commission merchant who opens New York offices and proclaims employees set their own salaries while mills and wholesalers keep stocks moving. The piece argues honesty must be practiced but questions the feasibility of a strict Golden Rule in modern commerce.
A prolonged strike in Vera Cruz and Orizaba disrupts all port business halting gas sales and leaving streets deserted. Merchants unite to pressure radicals while labor leaders in Mexico City consider settlement as radicals threaten legislators. The piece notes parallel worries for workers finances and calls for unified employer action.
The Paisa Akhbar editor from Lahore praises Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy for treating colic and diarrhoea in children and servants, claiming consistent effectiveness across many uses.
Rain aided oil fields in Webb and Zapata counties with operations resuming after water scarcity concerns. Core No 3 of Sole Petroleum near Bruni nears the oil sand at 2,500 feet, while Cole No 3 may become a major producer as depth approaches 3,250 feet. Leaseholders No 6 prepares to spud in on Gates Kirkpatrick ranch seeking oil at 3,500 feet with a 6,000 acre lease. Major independents hold acreage around Leaseholders Field, signaling a broader drilling push. a round trip to San Antonio for the Fourth Ball Game is planned with fare at 5.00 dollars.
A Sunday morning rainstorm drenched Laredo and surrounding areas with heavy thunder and wind. Rainfall north and east caused muddy roads and stalled travel toward Miranda City and the oil fields, while cotton and corn show rapid recovery and crops like watermelons and cantaloupes benefit with plentiful but affordable yields expected to be among the largest in years.
Attention Catholic Daughters of America announce a meeting Tuesday at 7 20 p m at E of CG Hall. Visiting sisters are invited. Mrs B O Puig, Grand Repeat. 6 2 2t.
Our store will be closed all day on the 4th of July so please place your orders for that day on the 3rd. Co. C. D. Grocery, 72-26.
A thunder and rainstorm yesterday morning toppled two or three derricks at Schott Field with no other damage reported. Rain fell in Webb county oil fields. no word yet on Miranda Field in Zapata county. Federal Farm and Ranch Loans offer up to 25000 at 5 4 percent for farms in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties.
The article notes July Fourth as a legal holiday celebrated nationwide with government offices, post office, banks, and many businesses closed. In Laredo no special local celebration is planned while federal, state, county, and city offices observe the holiday and operate on Sunday hours.
Consumers Ice and Fuel Co announces Sunday hours will be observed on July 4 at the factory. Customers are asked to place orders early for distilled water ice and distilled water. Motto: Quantity, Quality and Service. Phone 145.
Milmo baseball team of Laredo has won seven of nine on the road. They swept San Antonio Aztecs at home, took two of four from Del Rio Cowboys in Del Rio, and won two of two from San Antonio Apaches. They beat the Aztecs 4 1 and 8 7. They next face Joske in San Antonio and then Faust Alamo Pecks on the Fourth of July before returning home to host Victoria at Legion Park.
Mr Lady Shop announces new line of Hine of White Felt Hats with other hats on sale. Fourth of July selection available today. Also notes a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Ben Pena and that Laredo Candy Co offers cold watermelon. Sterling Grocery will close July 4 for the holiday. the district court is on vacation with commissioners' court to meet next Monday.
One year has elapsed since July 2 when eleven people were killed in street fighting in Dublin. Secretary of the Navy Denby and his party arrived in Japan during the same day’s news cycle.
House Joint Resolution No 16 proposes amending Article 8 to add a new section directing the Legislature to create a state controlled public highway system with construction operation and maintenance. It provides for a ratification election and makes an appropriation to cover election expenses.
Be it Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Texas. The document outlines proposed Article 8 Section 9a creating a state highway system with funding by excise and ad valorem taxes. It directs the governor to issue a proclamation for a July 1923 election on the amendment and authorizes $5000 for proclamation and election costs.
American theatrical interests offer to complete Mexico City's unfinished national theater in exchange for a 50 year lease at a nominal rent. Finishing the structure would cost about 3.6 million dollars.
Twenty years old today Crown Prince Olav is heir to Norway's throne though lacking Norwegian blood. His Danish father and English mother frame a royal line that, after his coronation, may see the name Harald IV worn as the Haralds and Haakons alternate on the court roster.
Julio Garza sold his south side City Market restaurant to Julian M. Trevisio. All creditors must present claims to the undersigned at once. Julio Garza. June 27, 1960.
The curb gang on Lincoln Avenue rushes to finish paving followed by grading and concrete crews. Work on Matamoros Street ends soon with paving completed within ten days.
The Forty-ninth Judicial District court is in recess until September. The first four-week session will be in Dimmit county, followed by one week in Zapata county and two eight-week terms in Webb county. All sixteen weeks concluded with felonies to conviction, as every defendant tried was convicted.
Farmers are informed that a local gin is equipped with modern machinery to gin long staple cotton and supply seed directly from the gin stands. The notice notes Mebane variety seed is not used, praises Webb and Za pata county farmers, and states the gin will buy cotton and seed at current market prices.
Mrs William Vollmer of Eastwood New York praises Chamberlains Tablets for the stomach and liver saying they are splendid and worth recommending to friends. The ad urges they aid biliousness constipation and indigestion and encourages a trial.
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