German reparations policy and Mexican fruit tariffs debated
The guarantees committee of the Yeperations commission argues Germany bears sole blame for the financial crisis and should pay reparations while noting German industry is revived. It also critiques U S tariff policy, contrasts Mexican and California citrus, and questions tariff protections harming American consumers.
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Yeperations Commission
Rag
Berlin
Geman
Germany
Mexico
France
Belgium
Great Britain
Italy
Califonia Prower
Californata Prower
California
Meowerbh
Colitenaa cl
Hiomid O
California Citrus Growers Seek Higher Imports Duty
The text discusses California orange and lemon growers pushing for higher import duties. It notes current prices in Laredo and argues against cheaper foreign fruit, while tangentially mentioning social observations and musings on life themes.
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California
Laredo
Ers
Laredo Gossip Reflections and Local Musings
A column of light gossip from Laredo notes casual observations on the city streets and residents. It comments on home building, fashion, romance, and savings habits with humorous asides about daily life and local characters.
Eight Wells Slated Near G A X Gasser in Laredo District
Contracts let for eight wells on Section 2084 across the Webb county line in Zapata county. Four wells by Maurice C. Burton and associates of South Carolina and four by A K Butler and associates of Shreveport. Drilling expected to start August 1 with a major campaign featuring geologists and derricks from North Texas and Shreveport.
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Laredo
Aviators No. 1
G. A.X
Webb County
Zapata County
Maurice C. Burton
South Carolina
A. K K. Butler
Shreveport
North Texas
A. X. Gasser
Burton-Butler
G. A. X. Gasser
A. KH. Noret & Co
Oklahoma
Schott
Aviators
Noret & Co
South Plains
Miranda City
Nex
Wormser No
Wormser Ranch
Moon No. 1
Moon Ranch
Coursen
John FE. Trowbridge
Conrson-Matches Co
Kansas City
South Plaing-Coursen-Matches Co
Kiwanis Club Meeting Highlights and Barber Shop Reopening
The Kiwanis Club held its weekly meeting with good attendance and guests including telephone officials who demonstrated workings of the telephone. The group discussed supporting Holding Institute reconstruction and forming a Kiwanis team in the Intercity League, plus light singing and talks. Barber Shop Reopened in the Joseph building to serve customers in first-class shape.
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Joseph
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
Kiwanis
Combination Pumper's Work More Than Paid Its Price
Fire Chief C C Biggio and the city praise the new combination pumper engine for halting a Humble Oil Co blaze. It arrived first, ran eleven hours at about 750 gpm, delivering 495 000 gallons, protecting nearby property and proving the £12 000 investment wise for Laredo's fire department.
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Humble Oil Co
Laredo
Summer School Extended Letters From Mrs Camp
Urgent requests from pupils prompt continuation of summer school for one month from July 24 to August 15. A few spaces remain for pupils seeking review before the new term starts, announced by Mrs A H Camp at Upstatia near Central Hardware Store.
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Central Hardware Store
A. H. Camp
Telephone Company Fire Drill At Laredo Exchange
The Southwestern Bell Telephone Co staged a fire drill at the Laredo exchange. The alarm sent workers out in half a minute with four bells for escape and two for front door exit, and they were back on duty in under a minute. Similar drills will be held periodically.
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Laredo
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
The Three Musketeers Film Tour Of Paris Planned
The Three Musketeers starring Douglas Fairbanks will tour Paris in a Royal Theatre engagement. Exterior and interior sets reproduce early 17th century locations including King Louis XVI palace and Buckingham Palace. The Royal Theatre will run the film for three days starting next Tuesday, promising a grand photographic history review.
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Three Musketeers
Douglas Fairbank
United Artists
Paris
Louis XVI
Buckingham Palace
Royal Theatre
France
Rooming House with Board at Hidalgo Street
Newly furnished rooming house with board advertised at 1601 Hidalgo Street. Formerly the Y W C A location. Contact phone 906 for details and availability.
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Hidalgo St
Notable San Antonio Doctor Travels Through Laredo
Dr. R. J. Bassett, a prominent San Antonio physician, travels through Laredo accompanied by his wife or companion, G. Bassett. The report notes their presence and the context hints at a social or exploratory journey.
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Laredo
R. J. Bassett
San Antonio
G. ¥. Bassett
Your Troubles May Be a Warning of a Nervous Breakdown
A fragment discusses nervous breakdown signs and causes. It notes nine of ten failures stem from personal physical conditions, with mentions of brain fog, memory issues, indigestion, and weakened nerves leading to breakdown.
Primary Election Day Cited Across Webb County
Local notices warn voters to cast ballots in Democratic primaries tomorrow with sessions in the probate court and county offices closed for primary day. The paper highlights car ads, marriage licenses, business services, and a film review while noting the election’s impact on schedules.
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Fil Fenix
Webb
Texas
United States
Lincoln Street
Wormser Brothers
el- Fenix Pokery
Laredo street paving bond sale funds transfer
The city of Laredo sold a 150000 dollar paving bond to Jarratt & Co of San Antonio via Chicago Title and Bond. Frost National Bank of San Antonio holds the funds and will transfer 160000 dollars principal and 3364.72 accrued interest to First Trust Co of Laredo for paving. City Treasurer J A Ortiz will move funds to the paving fund as preparations begin for sewer connections gas and water line work to proceed without delays. Citizens urged to support prompt street paving and avoid future street tearing.
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Larado
J. Be, Jarratt & Co
San Antonio
Chicago Title & Bond Co
Chicago
Frost National Bank of
San. Antonio
Laredo
Co. of
San .Antonio
Frost National ‘Bank of
Frost National Bank
First Bute Bank & Trust Co
Paving Fund
Britain urged to focus on development not protection
London reports that officials debate Britain's path to global wealth. MP L. Amery argues America shows development via resource use, not protectionist trade. Britain should emulate growth through internal expansion rather than trade alone. He cites U.S. rise from colonies to a vast economy.
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Associated Press
London
Britain
America
América
Amery
The
Admiralty
United States
Atlantic Seaboard
Henry
Sweden votes on liquor as education drives campaign
Stockholm reports Sweden schedules a vigorous campaign to curb liquor traffic with aims to reduce consumption through education. The United States outlawing war is noted as an influence on the movement and local supporters express renewed confidence in lasting reforms.
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Stockholm
Sweden
United States
Anna A Gordon Led WCTU Since 1916 On Her Seventieth Birthday
Anna A Gordon today enters her seventieth year as president of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union a post she has held since 1916 Born in Boston she attended Mount Holyoke College and after graduation devoted her life to temperance work She was influenced by Frances Willard and wrote literature for children and youth and later produced a biography of Miss Willard
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Oly An
Anna A. “Gordon
National’ Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Miss. Gordon
Boston
Holyoks College
Jeraels
Young Friends in Conference At Earlham College
Delegates from Ohio Virginia Maryland Delaware New York and other States attend the thirteenth annual general conference of Young Friends in Richmond Indiana. The meeting will run through July with sessions at Earlham College and a program featuring noted religious leaders and educators.
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Richmond
Indi
Ohio
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
New York
Ooung Friends
Earlham College
Polish Students Selected to Study in America for Hygiene Institute
Six medical students from Polish universities have been chosen to study in the United States to finish their training for entry into the Rockefeller Foundation established Institutes of Hygiene in Warsaw. Professor Selskar Gunn announced the final selections after a competitive exam by the Polish Ministry of Health. An endowment of 250 000 has been provided by the Rockefeller Foundation to establish the institute.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
America
Institutes of Hygiene
Rockefeller Foundation
Selskar Gunn
Rockefeller
Ministry of Health
Railroad Time Table Highlights for Texas and Border Lines
Texas and Mexican Train No 1 departs Corpus Christi at 10 a m for Corpus Christi. Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 36 p m. International and Great Northern fast train to St Louis departs 3 23 01 p m and continues as 6 16 p m. Night train departs 8 00 p m and arrives 7 30 a m. Rio Grande Eagle passes Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arrives 10 20 p m and a Monday service is noted.
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Corpus
Christi
Corgua
Eagie. Paes
Laredo
Nora
Tad A
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Exchange
Cleveland
National Motor Co
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Anthony Beauty Parlor
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Standard Motor Service CO
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