09 Jul 1922
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1922
Page
1
Friday's Daily chronicles the Soviet seizure of church treasures and the death sentences for metropolitan and clergy who defended the items. It condemns the theft of gold vessels and icons, notes the vast value of church wealth, and warns of dire consequences if faith and devotion are crushed.
A historical note argues Leif Ericson found Vinland around the year 1000, pre dating Columbus by centuries. It claims Norse factions seek to credit Eric the Red's son with discovery while denying giants contact, noting Eric did not establish lasting settlements.
The piece argues that European civilization in the Americas is rooted in Anglo-Saxon and Nordic origins with French Canada as a minor exception. It credits the Anglo-Saxon settlers for founding colonies from Maine to California and notes Spanish influence fading as Anglo-Saxon culture dominates through conquest and settlement.
Sir Arthur Balfour tells guests in Washington that Americans judge others by their treatment of colored people. He recalls a hotel waiter of color who chose a better dinner, and notes Sinn Fein leaders once negotiated during armistice. He ends with a quip about not being able to read the bill of fare to Washington.
One year ago today on July 7 the first State ball in seven years was held at Buckingham Palace London marking a return of grand royal events with public and diplomatic significance.
Heard by one of the force the column surveys local chatter on Hidalgo Street near a near riot over a hemline a judge and an automobile arrest a chorus of quips about family budgets aging philosophy and fashion gossip notes flirting pride forgetfulness sun avoidance and shop window displays from Farragut Street to grandmothers era with light satire and homey humor of Laredo society
Recalling childhood in the town with multiple street pumps and battered tin cups chained beside drinking stations. The piece recalls ground dippers and visits to beloved "Old Aunt Mary" in simpler, bygone years.
The editor of Paisa Akhbar Lahore India testifies that Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy has been used often for children and servants with colic and diarrhoea and always works.
Recent statistics show Japan ranks fourth in American cotton consumption, surpassed only by the United States Great Britain and Germany, reflecting the postwar trade pattern and demand from major importers.
The Webb Zapata county field faces drilling and cementing problems. The Chamber of Commerce secures aid from the Bureau of Mines to send an expert driller to Laredo to consult with local operators. Sam Mackin will coordinate visits to drilling locations while secretary Fred W. Mally is away. Operators urged to arrange appointments via the chamber or Mackin.
The Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas reports a Packard automobile Engine 25759 License NS 644 seized near Green Texas on June 28 1922 for violation of Section 3082. Claim must be filed within twenty days from first publication or the vehicle will be sold at public auction August 5 1922 at the Custom House 10 AM. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
The town awaits a Royal Theatre screening of The Men of Zanzibar based on Richard Harding Davis's romance. William Fox produced the screen version starring William Russell, promising action thrills and romance from the famed journalist and author.
Disinfectant insecticide and repellent products advertised for sale by City Drug Store and Herrera's Pharmacy. The listing includes a 7-3-6 code.
The Porcion Oil Co plans to spud its No 1 well Monday at 5:00 PM near the Farias reach seven miles NW of Laredo, expecting production within 2,500 feet and smaller yields at 1,000 feet. Community No 1 and South Laredo oil firms prepare additional drills in Zapata and nearby ranches, signaling a major drilling campaign within hearing distance of Laredo.
Rialto Theater presents seven act performances today and tomorrow headlined by I. M. Gacini the wizard and mental expert. His leading today is The Path of Life onto Death with audience participation to test brain sensibility. Tomorrow features The Power of Thought or Concentration Extraordinary with a similar interactive segment.
Jane Novak stars in Belle of Alaska distributed by American Releasing Corporation. The Rialto Theatre presents this dramatic tale of a 1899 era rush to the Yukon for wealth, drawing farmers mechanics businessmen and laborers into the wilds.
Train No. 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 10 a m Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m International and Great Northern Through train to St Louis leaves at 12 01 p m and arrives at 6 16 p m Night Train Leaven at 10 p m and arrives at 2 30 a m
A shopper recalls years of biliousness and constipation that drained vitality. She notes traditional preparations failed until finding relief, implying Pepsin aid as a remedy, though specifics and outcomes remain fragmentary.
The county clerk issued licenses for Harry Van Steel and Dorothy Leonard Pedro Flores and Ignacia Vasquez Cleofas Cardenas and Enderla Hernandez. The notes cover oil drilling at Schott field with B Ross Jones No 2 near Torrecitas expected to be the next big well. Also mentioned are goods and services: Beauty Shoppe ads, electrical contractors Wormser Brothers, auto painting by Fidel Cantu, and a meeting at South Plains Oil and Gas Co. Others note St Paul Hotel management changes, Beacon shoes, exile arrivals from Mexico, and a federal building addition due for occupancy by July 15.
The Laredo Kiwanis Club held a regular weekly meeting in the Spanish patio of the Hamilton Cafe with good attendance. Guests A W Melver of Austin and Rev Charles Nixon of the Laredo Lions Club attended. Joe D Hatley won the attendance prize. W Dr Bitter received the big stick. Rev Knight and Mrs Proffitt led singing. Rev Nixon spoke briefly, and Tom Murray recounted seeing mermaids in Galveston while in the city on Kiwanis business.
The 29 year old Beatris de la Garza died in San Antonio and was brought to Laredo for burial. Pallbearers included Daniel Sanchez Santiago Orfila Servando de la Garza Raul de la Garza Mateo Gonzalez and Juan Garza as the funeral and requiem rites were conducted at Jackson undertaking chapel and the church before interment in the family plot.
Mateo Lopez unveils a new family cabaret garden in Nuevo Laredo attracting Laredo visitors. Music remains on, top service for individuals and families is promised, and dancing is offered with a special officer on duty to watch cars.
All cigarette dealers must appear before the Tax Collector present their receipt and apply for license per R. S. Art 7355 Section 40. Webb County Clerk J. A. Rodrigue z announces in Laredo Texas on July 5 1922.
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