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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1922
Page
3
The Laredo Times lists publication by Penn Publishing Co with daily and Sunday editions. Subscriptions are available by mail prepaid to the U S Mexico or Canada with yearly rates around six dollars and shorter terms priced accordingly.
A second class matter entry was filed at the Laredo Texas post office under the act dated March 8 1879 and related regulations.
The passage states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of its dispatches and local news published in the paper. It asserts AP ownership of news content and reuse rights within the publication.
President Harding urged coal operators and miners to reach a settlement or risk public action to protect the nation's welfare. He warned that if parties fail, the government may intervene to ensure the common good, as coal supplies dwindle and winter approaches. Both sides bear losses, with workers losing wages and owners profits, while public safety and industry hang in the balance.
The piece treats the Fourth of July as the nation’s birthday and discusses its historic meaning. It notes wars and unity, frames Fourth celebrations around parades and readings, and urges youth to memorize the Declaration and the pledge. It contrasts past reverence with present practice and honors signers’ resolve.
Fragments show the government delaying a decisive stance while losses mounted on both sides. The delayed action is described as regrettable yet acknowledged as better late than never, signaling a potential turning point in the dispute.
The editor of Palisa Akhbar in Lahore asserts repeated use of Chamberlain's Collearute Diarrhoea Remedy for children and servants to treat colic and diarrhoea with consistent effectiveness.
Pithy quips from Laredo residents reveal town wisdom on honesty, money, pride, and social conduct. Anette Abner and Sebh offer sharp takes on virtue while Louise the stenographer notes reactions to favors and apologies amid everyday humor.
A collage of maxims reflects caution in gifts and loyalty with remarks on friendship, rivals, self made men, and local labor attitudes. The fragment notes there are more self unmade men than self made ones and hints at economic preferences in Laredo.
Recollections of a Laredo church society lawn fete held on a decorated lawn to fund repairs and other church needs. Moments include ice cream service and home made cake, plus a neighborhood boy who once vanished the ice cream freeze.
In the Laredo oil district the Can-Oka No. 1 on Schott field spudded April 26 and, after swabbing, rose from 200 barrels to around 900 1000 bbl per day. Purple Sage No. 1 on Wormser ranch near Laredo draws attention as geologist Jewell claims a major structure. Moon ranch and other sites ramp up drilling under Charles Carter. No. 2 Webb county well shows two oil sands at shallow depth, tests halted by gas. Laurel Shasta and B Ross Jones No. 1 draw standard tools and expect drilling next week. Memphis Zapata No. 8 spudded. six wells produce 50–160 bbl daily, No. 6 gas at 40,000,000 cu ft daily. Henne-Winch-Farrisa No. 2 cemented at 1,492 ft with good oil shows and to drill later this week.
Fans packed Legion Park for Sunday games as the Chic Chics of San Antonio faced the Milmos of Laredo in a tight 4 3 finish. In the afternoon, Legion defeated Fort McIntosh 3 2, then Laredo beat Milmos 6 1 as the Milmos chase the series lead. The rematch between Milmos and Chic Chics set for 5 p.m. today and again tomorrow.
On Monday July 8 Mateo Lopez inaugurates a new family garden and cabaret on the southeast corner of Juarez Plaza opposite the Catholic church in Nuevo Laredo. The venue features a patio dining area and a daytime to late night lunch service with dancing under music, plus a parking area and a special officer for patrol.
City urges property owners in the paving district to speed sewerage connections to prevent delaying street paving. Officials note future projects depend on timely work and that outsiders may invest once Laredo proves it will pave rather than merely intend to do so.
Don t Tell Everything stars Wallace Reid Gloria Swanson and Elliot Dexter and opens at the Strand Theatre tomorrow. The outdoor Paramount feature promises a thrilling triangle plot with a surprising climax directed by Sam Wood and supported by Dorothy Cummings and Genevieve Blinn.
The Glorious Fourth will be celebrated at Fort McIntosh tomorrow with a sunrise national salute. A band concert is set for 8 30 and a nine o'clock field day program begins, continuing throughout the day with an open invitation to all residents of Laredo.
Tomorrow being the first of July the Consumers Ice Company will observe Sunday hours in deliveries as announced by Consumers Ice Company.
Mrs Williams Vollmer of Eastwood New York recommends Chamberlains Medicine for biliousness indigestion and constipation. She says it helps the stomach and liver and advises neighbors to give it a trial because it will do you good.
Notice invites members and families to a barbecue at A. C. Richter's farm on Tuesday July 4 at 3 p.m. and a gathering at Castile Hall at 2 p.m. to arrange transportation. COMMITTEE.
Funeral services for Mrs. Refugio Vela Benavides aged 82 were held at San Aguatin Church yesterday after funeral rites at 10 oclock from her Lincoln Street home. A large crowd attended and many tributes were reported.
A collage of ads and notices lists dressmaking supplies and prices, marriage licenses issued since last report, language classes, medical treatments, veteran registration, car promotions, livestock for service, weather notes, and local business contacts across San Antonio and nearby areas. The items reference Mrs Holliday and Guadalupe, license couples Calvin Taborn Maria Foster, Reynaldo Mesa Benedicta Gonzalez, and services from Dr Ray Rotida del Refugio among others.
The Froebel Kindergarten presented a charming entertainment yesterday at the Independência Theater in Nuevo Laredo. Directed by Principal Miss Alicia Garza Zr tache and Chief Assistant Miss Zon Garza Zortache, with piano by Miss Beri Sancho Alvara Obregon.
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